Full-time research specialist at the University of Pennsylvania
Full-time Research Specialist position in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania
Job Description Summary
The Research Specialist will have the opportunity to conduct independent and supervised research projects in service of the lab’s funded research topics. For more information on the Thompson-Schill Lab, please visit the lab website: https://web.sas.upenn.edu/schill-lab/
Duties:
Assist the PI and members of the Lab in a variety of administrative tasks. Conduct independent and supervised research projects in service of the lab’s funded research topics. Specifically, this involves designing psychology experiments, recruiting and running subjects, analyzing data, and presenting research. Methods for collecting and analyzing data include fMRI, TMS, eye-tracking, and tDCS. Research topics relate to learning, memory, cognitive control, and language. Position also requires successful candidate to draft, modify, and renew IRB documents; coordinate lab finances; register attendees for research conferences; purchase supplies and software licenses; and complete other administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 0-1 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Prior experience in laboratory setting is preferred.
Position is contingent upon funding.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$35,568.00 - $57,600.00
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.