Lab Manager/Lab Technician
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
Full-time
Science
Posted on July 5, 2023
Lab Manager/Lab Technician
Requisition Number: 2023S028Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Dean of the Faculty
Department: Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Department Statement:
The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences and the Neuroscience Program at Colgate University are seeking applications for a full-time lab manager/lab tech for its Brain Recording & Cognitive Science (BRCS) Laboratory. The BRCS lab is a common space that hosts the labs of Douglas N Johnson, Spencer D Kelly, and Bruce C Hansen, and is primarily focused on the following methodologies: stationary and remote high-density EEG, high-definition tDCS, eye-tracking, augmented and virtual reality, and psychophysics. Research conducted in the lab is generally focused on the following themes: 1) determinants and correlates of visual selective attention; metacognition and the relationship between metacognition, learning strategies, and learning outcomes, 2) how bodily actions influence language production and comprehension during communication and learning, 3) how early neural signals provide distinctive codes for different visual environments, and how such codes contribute to (and inform) intelligent behavior. Additionally, the BRCS lab is host to a number of transdisciplinary projects with faculty within and outside of the department.
Accountabilities:
Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of running experiments that utilize: 1) stationary & remote EEG, 2) high-definition tDCS, 3) eye-tracking, 4) augmented/virtual reality, and 5) psychophysical techniques.
Specific duties include (but are not limited to): coordinating and executing multiple experiments, assisting with experimental set-up (including basic experiment programming), assisting the PIs and their thesis/research students with EEG sensor preparation/application/disinfecting, stimulus creation, assisting with the training of new undergraduate RAs, assisting with classroom and community outreach demonstrations, data processing, data analysis, data management, and general lab organization and maintenance.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed in order to successfully work with numerous undergraduate research assistants and research participants.
- Being technologically savvy, highly organized, and able to work independently are also essential for this position.
- Some experience/familiarity with computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, etc.) is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Some research experience with EEG, brain stimulation, eye-tracking, augmented or virtual reality would be useful.
Education
Requires a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. A major in Psychological Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or related field is preferred.
Other Information
Work Schedule:
37.5 hours per week, 12 months
Job Open Date:
05/04/2023
Job Close Date:
12/10/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/4934
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