Lab technician position at Northeastern University in Boston

[Davidow, Juliet]

Hello,

We're hiring a full-time research tech/lab manager to support a NSF CAREER award project on adolescent neurocognitive development of motivated learning. See below, and please share!

With thanks,

Juliet Davidow

SUMMARY

The Learning and Brain Development Lab (PI: Juliet Y. Davidow) at Northeastern University in Boston, MA (https://lbdlpsych.sites.northeastern.edu/) is excited to invite applications for a full-time Lab Technician. The Lab Technician will be responsible for conducting a National Science Foundation CAREER Awarded project, which includes conducting research study sessions in developmental cognitive computational neuroscience. The position also requires general administration and supervision of the lab.

The lab investigates how neurocognitive development during adolescence influences behaviors like learning, memory, decision-making, and executive functions. We use a variety of tools to ask about neural and behavioral mechanisms, including creative behavioral paradigms, computational models, and non-invasive brain imaging, conducted on campus at NUBIC, a state-of-the-art imaging center with a research dedicated Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3T MRI scanner https://web.northeastern.edu/nubic/about/equipment/.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in psychology, neuroscience, math, computer science, or other related field is required by the start date; a master's degree (MA/MS) is desirable but not required. Experience conducting research with one or more of the following is beneficial (but not required) and should be mentioned in the application materials: interacting with children, adolescents, and families in research capacities, conducting statistical analyses, working with brain imaging data, coding in computer languages, and communicating scientific findings through manuscript writing or conference presentations. Other preferred experience includes conducting independent research, authoring a thesis, or engaging in public facing science education and outreach.

This full-time in-person position will be an ideal way to learn more about research in psychology and neuroscience for individuals considering future graduate study. Ideal start date is on or before June 2, 2025. Later start dates may be discussed. This is a 2-year position (renewal for year 2 is contingent on performance).

To apply, upload a single PDF document with:

(1) Cover letter stating your research interests, your future goals, and why you want to join the lab, including your ideal start date

(2) CV or resume 

(3) Contact information for 3 or more references (please include relationship, e.g., supervisor, employer, etc., current title, and email)

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Questions about the position can be directed to the lab email, LBDL...@northeastern.edu, with a subject line “Lab Technician Position”.

Apply here: https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Lab-Technician---Learning-and-Brain-Development-Lab_R132957

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Juliet Y. Davidow, PhD (she/her)

Assistant Professor, Psychology

Director, Learning & Brain Development Lab

https://lbdlpsych.sites.northeastern.edu/

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~