The Center for Health Sciences within SRI’s Bioscience Division is seeking a Research Associate (RA) to work with the research team to carry out several NIH-sponsored research projects studying how the brain changes over time in structure and function with such diseases as alcohol use disorder, HIV infection, and mild cognitive impairment, and with healthy aging. The RA will receive training and hands-on experience in neuroscience, neuropsychology, applied psychology, and physiological measures as part of a dynamic research team doing cutting-edge research.
Responsibilities will include:
- Recruiting and screening study volunteers
- Administering and scoring cognitive and motor tests
- Acquisition of MRI data
- The RA will also engage in preclinical modeling studies. For these studies, the RA will participate in the acquisition of physiological, behavioral, and MRI data
- Data entry, tracking of study progress, and other tasks as required
Qualifications:
- BA/BS required; major in neuroscience, psychology, or the biological sciences preferred (equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience will be considered.)
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- An understanding of the principles of sound research design and data collection is an advantage
- Experience in organizing and implementing multiple complex tasks
- Comfort with data collection using a variety of computer interfaces
- Good communication skills within a team environment and with study participants
- Attention to detail
- Experience with computer programs, such as Word, Excel, REDCap, and/or other computer interfaces preferred
- Applicants with experience with preclinical models will also be given preference
- Applicants with current phlebotomy license preferred
The salary for this role is $66,560 annually. SRI has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to: https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/.