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Departmental Overview

We study the multiple neuro-cognitive processes that contribute to learning, decision-making and executive functions.

We use quantitative modeling at different levels of description (eg. reinforcement learning, Bayesian inference, and neural network modeling) to study the computations performed by cognitive or neural systems.

To inform the quantitative theories developed, we perform behavioral, as well as EEG, imaging or developmental experiments in healthy or patient adult populations.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: April 1, 2024

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the supervisor and/or Postdoc(s), provide research assistance.
• Assist with overseeing research experiments from start to finish including (but not limited to) recruitments; participant scheduling subjects; preparing and running the experiments; and accurately collecting, recording, and storing the data.
• Gather experimental data by coding and running online and in personal behavioral experiments, EEG experiments or fMRI experiments.
• Assist with data analyses.
• Maintain and organize the collected data (digital and paper) according to the laboratory standards.
• Complete research and administrative duties including:
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of the laboratory such as purchase, reimbursements, receive, store, organize, and distribute supplies for laboratory research projects, as well as software maintenance (i.e. installation, and upgrades).
• Maintain inventory records.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Perform simple equipment repair and maintenance like clean-ups and set-ups.
• Ensure that equipment and software are maintained properly.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop and run human behavioral experiments (online and in person).
• Ability to maintain and organize experimental data, experimental code.
• Familiarity with data analysis in R, MATLAB, or Python.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with a multi-diverse community.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with EEG or fMRI data acquisition skills.
• Familiarity with and interest in cognitive science or cognitive neuroscience.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise associated with conducting and reporting on scientific research experiments and findings.
• Strong abilities to conduct and report on scientific experiments and findings.
• Familiarity with scientific process, such as IRB or grant reporting.
• Familiarity with open science practices.
• Knowledge of research discipline to collaborate effectively with faculty and function as a resource to research and instructional associates.

Education/Training:

• Bachelors' degree in related area (cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, psychology, or computer science) and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $27.44 (step 4.0).

• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.