The Dunsmoor lab for Learning, Memory, and Emotion at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant to support human neuroimaging research focused on understanding how emotion influences learning and memory. The role involves managing daily lab operations, including participant scheduling, recruitment, and assisting with data collection for grant-funded projects.
Requirements
- Some background in basic programming preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help with recruitment, participant phone screens, consenting research subjects, and data (MRI and behavioral) collection, entry, and analysis.
- Oversee implementation of new functional neuroimaging protocols, including technical aspects of using 3D visual display and precise collection of psychophysiological measures during MRI scanning.
- Conduct diagnostic interviews and clinical assessments of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, and normative control participants.
Other
- Provide research assistance/support for research projects and be responsible for day-to-day operations of research activities as part of a team of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants.
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field.
- Professional demeanor with tact and respect at all times.
- Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal or urgent situations.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and excellent attention to detail.
