Job Summary
The iCAN Lab at Purdue University (PI: Sarah Karalunas) is seeking a full-time Research Technician (RT) to support a large, NIH-funded study focused on children and families with ADHD. The RT will focus on the programming and technical support needed to set-up and conduct research at Purdue and meet funders’ data organization and formatting needs. Specifically, this position will assist with the technical set-up and maintenance of lab equipment; write scripts to process EEG, cognitive, and other data (using Python or similar); support statistical analyses, infographics and other data visualization approaches (using R or similar); and support data uploads to a national open-source repository. The RT will also have opportunities to assist with data collection with children and families and with staff- and volunteer-training.
S2 requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Human Development, Statistics, Engineering, Programming, or related field;
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a research-support or programming role
- Experience with any of the following: Python, stimulus presentation software (PsychoPy, Eprime), Brain Vision software (Analyzer, Recorder), MATLAB, R, and/or statistical analysis programs.
Preferred:
- Experience with more than one of the following—does not require expertise: Python, stimulus presentation software (PsychoPy, Eprime), Brain Vision software (Analyzer, Recorder), MATLAB, R, and/or statistical analysis programs.
- Familiarity with EEG/ERP, eye-tracking, or cognitive data;
- Experience training others
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and professionalism as a collegial team member;
- Ability to work as part of a team and supervise others;
- Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail; and
- Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet deadlines.
S3 requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Human Development, Statistics, Engineering, Programming, or related field;
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a research-support or programming role; and
- Experience with any of the following: Python, stimulus presentation software (PsychoPy, Eprime), Brain Vision software (Analyzer, Recorder), MATLAB, R, and/or statistical analysis programs.
Preferred:
- Highly skilled with more than one of the following: Python, stimulus presentation software (PsychoPy, Eprime), Brain Vision software (Analyzer, Recorder), MATLAB, R, and/or statistical analysis programs.
- Familiarity with EEG/ERP, eye-tracking, or cognitive data; and
- Experience training others
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and professionalism as a collegial team member;
- Ability to work as part of a team and supervise others;
- Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail; and
- Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet deadlines.
Additional requirements:
- Communication, interpersonal skills, and professionalism as a collegial team member;
- Ability to work as part of a team and supervise others;
- Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail; and
- Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet deadlines.
Additional Information:
- All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue guidelines. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3DH3z6f
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://bit.ly/3zA1Qxb
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply