Full Time Lab Tech in the Learning and Brain Development Lab, Northeastern University - Boston

The Learning and Brain Development Lab (https://lbdlpsych.sites.northeastern.edu/) at Northeastern University in Boston, MA (PI: Juliet Y. Davidow) is excited to invite applications for a Laboratory Technicican. The lab investigates how normative neurodevelopment during adolescence impacts learning, decision-making, executive functions, and socio-emotional processes. The Lab Tech will be responsible for general administration and supervision of the lab as well as conducting experiments in collaboration with the PI and other lab members. This full-time position will be an ideal way to learn more about research in psychology and neuroscience for individuals considering future graduate study in these fields. This is a 1 or 2-year position (renewal for year 2 is contingent on performance). Start date flexible – immediately through summer 2023.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in psychology, neuroscience, math, computer science, or other related field is required by the start date; a Master’s Degree (MA/MS) is desirable but not required. Experience conducting research or with one or more of the following is beneficial (but not required) and should be mentioned in the application: interacting with children, adolescents, and families, conducting statistical analyses, working with brain imaging data, and coding in computer languages.

To apply, please complete the application in Workday https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Lab-Technician_R112034 by uploading a single PDF document with:

Cover letter stating your research interests, your future goals, and why you want to join the lab

Ideal start date

CV or resume

Contact information for 2 or more references

Questions about the position can be directed to the lab email LBDLpsych@northeastern.edu with a subject line that contains “Lab Technician Position”.