Coordinator of Research

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a highly motivated full-time Coordinator of Research in Boca Raton, FL. The research for Dr. Pehlivanoglu's lab investigates resilience and vulnerability in cognitive, affective, and social functioning across adulthood and aging by employing a multimethod approach that integrates behavioral experiments/surveys with physiological (e.g., eye-tracking) and neuroimaging (EEG/ERP, and fMRI) measures. The Coordinator of Research will play a central role in establishing a cognitive neuroscience laboratory from the ground up while receiving extensive mentorship in research design, cognitive neuroscience methods, EEG and fMRI data acquisition and analysis, statistical analysis, and scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Aiding in the establishment of laboratory infrastructure and research workflows.
• Sets up, maintains, and troubleshoots EEG or other research equipment.
• Develops and optimizes EEG preprocessing and analysis pipelines.
• Aids in fMRI preprocessing and analysis pipelines.
• Programs behavioral experiments (e.g., PsychoPy, PsychoJS, E-Prime, MATLAB).
• Participates in study design, project development, and interpretation of research findings.
• Manages research databases and ensures high-quality data organization.
• Schedules and tests participants.
• Supervises and trains undergraduate research assistants.
• Assists with statistical analyses, data visualization, and reproducible research workflows.
• Contributes to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and grant-related activities.
• Performs general laboratory management and administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
• Demonstrated interest in cognitive and affective neuroscience research, with familiarity in research methods, data collection, and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences and contribute to scholarly publications and presentations.
• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities, as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable: EEG/ERP data acquisition, preprocessing, and analysis (e.g., BrainVision systems, EEGLAB, FieldTrip). MRI/fMRI data preprocessing and analysis (e.g., SPM, FSL, AFNI). Programming and development of behavioral experiments using PsychoPy, PsychoJS, E-Prime, Psychtoolbox, Python, or similar software. Research methods, experimental design, and human subjects research. Statistical analysis and data visualization using R/RStudio, Python, or related software. Git/GitHub, version control practices, and reproducible research workflows.

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.

Salary

$45,000 annually. Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

FAU Benefits And Perks

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
• Demonstrated interest in cognitive and affective neuroscience research, with familiarity in research methods, data collection, and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences and contribute to scholarly publications and presentations.
• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities, as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable: EEG/ERP data acquisition, preprocessing, and analysis (e.g., BrainVision systems, EEGLAB, FieldTrip). MRI/fMRI data preprocessing and analysis (e.g., SPM, FSL, AFNI). Programming and development of behavioral experiments using PsychoPy, PsychoJS, E-Prime, Psychtoolbox, Python, or similar software. Research methods, experimental design, and human subjects research. Statistical analysis and data visualization using R/RStudio, Python, or related software. Git/GitHub, version control practices, and reproducible research workflows.