fNIRS Clinical Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Recruits and screens participants
• Administers functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and psychophysiological assessment protocols
• Maintains databases
• Performs routine data analysis and prepares reports, data visualizations, and models

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals
• Work-schedule flexibility to accommodate working adults who participate in the research study (e.g., occasional evening and weekend availability)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One year of relevant experience in participant testing and data handling preferred
• Experience with participant testing in fNIRS, EEG, fMRI, or psychophysiological research preferred
• Some familiarity with basic coding, data management, or statistical analysis (e.g., Matlab, R, Python, SPSS, etc.) preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information preferred

Skills

• Quickly learn and accurately administer fNIRS, psychophysiological, and other data collection procedures using specialized laboratory equipment and software
• Utilize scientific software programs to collect, reduce, and analyze research data
• Maintain attention to detail for proper data collection, entry, and analysis

Benefits

The University of Pittsburgh offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$17.74 to $22.17 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm; Occasionally a week night, or day on the weekend.