Laboratory for Human
Neuroscience
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
The Laboratory for Human
Neuroscience, under the direction of Dr. Joel Voss, is seeking a full-time
Research Project Coordinator. Current research in the laboratory involves
neuroimaging, noninvasive brain stimulation, and eye-tracking methods for
studying memory. The successful candidate will contribute to an ongoing,
large-scale study on the effects of noninvasive brain stimulation on memory
brain networks in human research participants, supported by the National
Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Mental Health. We are a large
and vibrant team of full-time research staff, graduate students, postdoctoral
fellows, and faculty seeking someone who is motivated, detail-oriented,
conscientious, and adept at solving novel problems to join our team. Our
research protocols evolve with our findings and so we are particularly
interested in individuals who can creatively find solutions to challenges
associated with implementing new procedures and technologies as they are
developed.
Primary responsibilities
involve working in a leadership role within a large team to: oversee and manage
data collection operations, contribute to the development of new and revised
study procedures, oversee recruitment and retention of research participants,
manage study equipment and resources, assist with the preparation of data
summaries for federal reporting requirements, and assist with data collection
operations.
The ideal candidate will
possess:
- A
bachelor’s degree in psychology, biology, neuroscience, or a related field
- A
master’s degree in a field related to scientific project management and/or
at least five years of experience in a research leadership role
- Experience
in cognition and/or neuroscience experiments with humans (especially EEG
or MRI)
- Strong
organization abilities and experience with IRB procedures
- Experience
in planning and coordinating recruitment of research participants
- Experience
DBMS (SQL, Access, etc.)
- Ability
to problem solve in a collaborative and dynamic working environment
For more information about
the laboratory, please visit: http://www.lhn.northwestern.edu
Northwestern University is
committed to fostering diversity. Salary and benefits are competitive.
To apply, please
- Send
your application to lhn@northwestern.edu
- Visit: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers/ and
respond to job posting: 32378
Please include with your
application a cover letter, your C.V., and names of three reference providers.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled.
