[Eeglablist] Seeking Research Assistant/Technician for Neuroscience Laboratory

[George Buzzell]

Dear colleagues,



Our lab is currently seeking to fill a full-time research assistant/technician position at FIU. Please see below for further details on the position and forward as appropriate.



Best,

George


Full-Time Research Technician for Neuroscience Laboratory


The Neural Dynamics of Control Laboratory (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.NDCLab.com__;!!Mih3wA!Gzlvc7F4wWT2p0unX4GtKSBeJp-cZnNptbWv_kNr2KCkLNWFHG8pLjePcMHSVJuWHR54kAsHr4WhTcvJSfaMAf0$ ) with the Center for Children and Families seeks a full-time research technician. This individual will support NIMH-funded research projects that seek to understand the longitudinal relations among brain, behavior, and the emergence of social anxiety during adolescence. This position is on-site in Miami, Florida, and the successful candidate must be willing to work evenings and weekends to facilitate data collection from children and families.


The successful candidate will work primarily with Dr. George Buzzell and other members of the NDCLab, including graduate students and undergraduate volunteers; the role will also collaborate closely with Dr. Jeremy Pettit and the Child Anxiety and Phobia Program. This individual will interact with participants (children and families) in English and/or Spanish. They will collect, process and evaluate research data, including EEG, survey assessments, video/audio recordings, and other measures. They will be involved in maintaining laboratory equipment, as well as developing, implementing, and training others in policies and procedures related to data collection and analyses.


Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree | Must be able to work evening and weekend hours to facilitate data collection from children and families | Very organized and high attention to detail | Tech-savvy and a quick learner of new technologies | Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills | Ability to lead/organize others, including creating/implementing organizational systems | Professional, positive, and flexible attitude | Ability to multitask and prioritize, as well as work independently under minimal supervision or as part of a team


Ideal Qualifications: Bilingual in English and Spanish | Prior experience working with children/families within a research or clinical setting | Prior experience with EEG | Experience with computer programming | Experience with data management or statistical software


Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The NDCLab is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team of researchers that reflects the world in which we live; therefore, individuals from all backgrounds and identities are highly encouraged to apply.

Initial applications should be submitted directly to Dr. Buzzell (gbuzzell at fiu.edu); however, university regulations require that all official applications be submitted through the Florida International University careers website. Applications not submitted through the FIU website cannot be considered.


To submit a formal application:

  1.  Navigate to the FIU Careers site: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/__;!!Mih3wA!Gzlvc7F4wWT2p0unX4GtKSBeJp-cZnNptbWv_kNr2KCkLNWFHG8pLjePcMHSVJuWHR54kAsHr4WhTcvJliRDs6w$ 

  2.  Select "Prospective Employees"

  3.  Search for job ID "531636"

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George A. Buzzell
Florida International University