Full-time Research Associate Position at Stanford

[Janine Dutcher]

Hi all,
Please see below for an in-person, full-time research associate opportunity at Stanford!

We are seeking a conscientious, intrinsically motivated research assistant to join a unique, large-scale, grant-funded intervention project exploring the psychology and neuroscience of open-mindedness in political contexts. This position is ideal for a post-baccalaureate individual interested in social psychology, neuroscience, and the intersection of these fields with the study of social conflict. The project will investigate the psychological and neural bases of openness to differing viewpoints and apply scientific theory to address some of today's most pressing social challenges—encouraging open-mindedness, overcoming bias blind spots, and fostering empathy and understanding across social-political divides.

You will work closely with Principal Investigator Geoffrey Cohen and an interdisciplinary team of renowned researchers, including Janine Dutcher, David Creswell, David Sherman, Valerie Purdie-Greenaway, and others.

The role involves coordinating and conducting a large-scale, in-person research study. You will be responsible for creating behavioral stimuli, recruiting participants from both the campus and local community, coding behavioral experiments for implementation in an fMRI scanner, guiding participants through the fMRI process, managing and cleaning data, and assisting with data analysis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in social psychology, cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field
Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python, Matlab, R, or shell scripting)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills for participant recruitment and working with community samples
Ability to self-manage and handle multiple aspects of a large-scale project
Exceptional attention to detail and work ethic, with a strong ability to complete complex projects efficiently

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with fMRI or neuroimaging data acquisition and analysis
Familiarity with Linux OS
Experience with academic writing and publication
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of research design and statistical analysis

For more information and to apply, click here.

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Janine Dutcher, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor
Carnegie Mellon Department of Psychology

Co-Director of the CMU-Pitt BRIDGE Center

5000 Forbes Ave | Pittsburgh, PA 15213