Lab Coordinator and Cognitive Neuroscience Researcher

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　　How to Apply

　　A detailed cover letter is required for consideration when applying for this position and should be uploaded via the UM Careers website as the first page(s) of a single, electronic document of application materials that also includes your CV or resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and experience that directly relate to the duties described below.

　　Summary

　　We are seeking a full-time lab coordinator and researcher (Research Technician Associate) to assist with psychology and neuroscience studies. Our lab investigates how information is integrated among the auditory, visual, and tactile sensory systems to facilitate how we see and hear in the world. We address these questions using behavioral methods and neuroimaging techniques, including EEG, direct neural recordings from patients (electrocorticography), MRI measurements, and lesion studies. The researcher will be housed in the Multisensory Perception Lab ( https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/brang-lab/ ) under the direction of Dr. David Brang, but this is a collaborative project among multiple labs at the University of Michigan and the University of California, San Francisco.

　　This position is ideal for someone who has recently completed their undergraduate degree and who wishes to obtain additional psychology and neuroscience research experience prior to applying to graduate or medical school. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain co-authorship on conference proceedings and academic publications, as well as strong letters of recommendations from a diverse set of faculties in psychology, neurology, and neurosurgery.

　　Mission Statement

　　The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

　　Why Work at Michigan?

　　In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

　　Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days

　　A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

　　Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

　　Life insurance

　　Long-term disability coverage

　　Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

　　In addition, LSA offers:

　　Strong commitment to work/life balance

　　Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs

　　Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses

　　Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

　　Responsibilities*

　　Testing patients with epilepsy at local hospitals

　　Analysis and curation of electrocorticography data and voxel lesion symptom mapping data

　　Testing undergraduate students using EEG, fMRI, and/or behavioral psychophysics

　　Designing new experiments as part of the research team

　　Assisting in academic manuscript preparation

　　Administrative responsibilities

　　Supervision of other researchers

　　Required Qualifications*

　　High school diploma or Associate's degree

　　1 year of research experience

　　Desired Qualifications*

　　Undergraduate degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology, computer science, or a related field.

　　Experience testing or interacting with neurological patients or special populations

　　Ability to readily establish a rapport with patients

　　Programming experience (e.g., Python or MATLAB)

　　Experience with relevant neuroscience research such as EEG

　　Comfort using and troubleshooting technical equipment

　　Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

　　Additional Information

　　The salary range is $31,200 - $34,000. Please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience.

　　This is a 12-month term-limited position with the possibility of renewal. Candidates who are able to make a two-year commitment are preferred. The anticipated start date is April to June 2024.

　　For questions, please contact Areti Majumdar: [email protected].

　　As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

　　To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, pleasevisit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei. (https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.html)

　　To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

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　　Application Deadline

　　Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from the posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

　　U-M EEO/AA Statement

　　The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

　　Job Detail

　　Job Opening ID

　　244118

　　Working Title

　　Lab Coordinator and Cognitive Neuroscience Researcher

　　Job Title

　　Research Technician Associate

　　Work Location

　　Ann Arbor Campus

　　Ann Arbor, MI

　　Full/Part Time

　　Full-Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

　　FLSA Status

　　Nonexempt

　　Organizational Group

　　College Of Lsa

　　Department

　　LSA Psychology

　　Posting Begin/End Date

　　1/17/2024 - 2/14/2024

　　Career Interest

　　Research

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