Job Information
Brown University Research Assistant in Providence, Rhode Island
Job Description:
Manage research activities in the Virtual Environment Navigation Lab, including coordinating workflow in the lab, supervising undergraduate research assistants, recruiting and scheduling human subjects, preparing and performing VR experiments, coordinating data processing and analysis, maintaining and troubleshooting computers and VR equipment, ordering equipment and supplies, and record-keeping.
This is a 100% grant-funded, fixed-term position, the end date of which may be extended based on renewal of grant funding/research and satisfactory work performance.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science, Experimental Psychology, or Cognitive Neuroscience with 1-2 years of related research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strongly preferred: Laboratory experience in experimental research on human behavior
Strong technical skills, familiarity with managing computer software and hardware, familiarity with VR applications such as Unity
Strong data analysis skills, familiarity with applications such as Matlab, R or Python
Highly organized, very responsible, good time management
Works independently, sees what needs to be done without waiting to be told what to do
Works with a team, has good interpersonal communication skills and a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-04-09
Job Posting Title:
Research Assistant
Department:
Department of Cognitive, Linguistic and Psychological Sciences
Grade:
Grade 8
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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Additional Information:
Information about our salary ranges can be found here (https://www.brown.edu/about/administration/human-resources/compensation-services/salary-ranges) .
Attachments:
A resume is required as part of your job application. Please also include a cover letter and any other related documents as noted in the job description.
Questions Submitting Your Application:
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