Psychology Research Lab Assistant

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $16.07 - $18.90 DOE
life insurance
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Dec 19, 2024
Requisition ID req31678 Working Title Psychology Research Lab Assistant Position Grade 06 Position Summary The Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience of Psychopathology (CANoPy; PI: Dr. Jeremy Hogeveen) Lab in the UNM Department of Psychology invites applicants for a Research Assistant (RA) position working on behavioral and neuroimaging projects. RAs in the CANoPy lab are given the opportunity to play an integral role in designing and programming experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and working on manuscripts and conference presentations. This particular RA post will be focused primarily on developed analysis routines for a magnetoencephalography (MEG) dataset that was recently collected in the lab. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists with data collection, organization, and maintenance of research project (i.e. interviewing participants, compiling and reporting data, etc.). 2. Research data entry and database maintenance and management. 3. Assists with laboratory research in conducting assessments and contacting research participants. 4. Sets up and delivers a variety of research apparatus (equipment being used) as required for the individual research project. 5. Collects and logs research data in strict accordance to pre-established protocol and procedural parameters. 6. Maintain IRB compliance in association with research of human subjects. 7. Protects human subject data in compliance with HIPAA regulations. 8. Other job-related duties as assigned. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities which may include practicum. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is preferred. 2 years of research laboratory experience, preferably in Psychology Previous experience with IRB documentation Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Psychology Department (765A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2025 Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $16.07 - $18.90 DOE Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 1/2/2025 Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach a Cover letter which details your experience working in a psychology research lab, Resume/UNMJobs, and transcripts. Supporting documents such as letters of reference area also accepted. If selected for this position, you will be required to submit official transcripts and a background check. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.