The Computation, Learning, & Development Lab (Principal Investigator: Dr. Kate Nussenbaum) in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University is seeking a full-time Research Technician / Lab Manager to start in July 2025.
Research in the lab will focus on understanding developmental changes in value-guided learning, memory, and exploration from childhood to early adulthood. The Research Technician will be heavily involved in all phases of the research process while also helping to administer the day-to-day functioning of the lab. This position is ideal for a recent college graduate hoping to gain more research experience prior to pursuing a Ph.D.
Responsibilities:
Helping to establish a fun, inclusive, and productive research environment
Administering the day-to-day functioning of the lab, which will involve spearheading participant recruitment, managing IRB protocols, and training new lab members
Designing and conducting online, eye-tracking, and fMRI experiments with human participants, including children and adolescents
Analyzing data and preparing findings for publication and presentation.
Qualifications:
Required
A bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science or a related field.
Previous research experience
Preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience conducting empirical research in psychology or neuroscience
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., R, python, julia, Matlab)
An interest in the development of learning, memory, and decision-making
An interest in quantitative methodologies, including computational cognitive modeling and neuroimaging analyses (Note: experience with these methods is not expected)
Experience with or an interest in working with children and adolescents.
To Apply:
To apply, please email the following to Kate Nussenbaum (katenuss@gmail.com):
Please include “Research Technician Application” in the subject line of your email.