General Information
| Payroll Title | LAB AST 1 | Title Code | 009605 | Grade/Step | Working Title | Lab Assistant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Name | Psychology Dept | Supervisor | Rachel Wu | Department Head | Christine L Chiarello |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Valid Driver License |
| Overtime |
| Travel |
Level of Supervision Received
| Close Supervision |
Items Used
| Personal and tablet computers, EEG recording equipment, MRI, eye tracking equipment, audio and video recording equipment |
Position Purpose
| Dr. Rachel Wu's Cognitive Agility across the Lifespan via Learning and Attention (CALLA) Lab at the University of California, Riverside is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant to begin in Spring/Summer 2019. The lab uses EEG, MRI, eye-tracking, and behavioral techniques to study learning and attention in infants, children, young adults, and older adults.This position is ideal for those interested in pursuing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience or related fields, or those looking to gain experience in conducting research and assisting in analysis and authoring of research papers. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
|---|---|
| Assist with Laboratory Research | 85 |
| - Screening/recruiting/scheduling participants - Administering and scoring neuropsychological tests - Creating stimuli using internet search for images of everyday objects - Basic data quality control - Maintaining participant databases |
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| Lab organization | 10 |
| - Ordering supplies and equipment - Coordinating lab meetings and events - Training and coordinating undergraduate research assistants |
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| Other duties as assigned | 5 |
| -Assisting with administrative duties including but not limited to IRB protocols and basic lab organization | |
Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Ability to work with good judgement | |
| 2 | |
| Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills | |
| 3 | |
| Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and time management skills | |
| 4 | |
| Strong written and verbal communication skills | |
| 5 | |
| Excellent skills working with subjects in a research setting | |
| 6 | |
| Available to work 40 hours per week for a 1-year commitment | |
| 7 | |
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one (1) year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field | |
| 2 | |
| Experience working in a research environment in the areas of psychology, or neuroscience, specifically in the area of neuropsychological or behavioral tests | |
| 3 | |
| Strong computer skills | |
| 4 | |
| Experience interacting with infants, children, and older adults. | |
| 5 | |
| Experience conducting EEG tests | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
|---|
| Dr. Rachel Wu's Cognitive Agility across the Lifespan via Learning and Attention (CALLA) Lab at the University of California, Riverside is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant to begin in Spring/Summer 2019. The lab uses EEG, MRI, eye-tracking, and behavioral techniques to study learning and attention in infants, children, young adults, and older adults. This position is ideal for those interested in pursuing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience or related fields, or those looking to gain experience in conducting research and assisting in analysis and authoring of research papers.
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| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| Ability to work with good judgement. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent skills working with subjects in a research setting. Available to work 40 hours per week for a 1-year commitment. Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one (1) year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field. Experience working in a research environment in the areas of psychology, or neuroscience, specifically in the area of neuropsychological or behavioral tests. Strong computer skills. Experience interacting with infants, children, and older adults. Experience conducting EEG tests. |