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SSD Psychology: Staff and Temporary Employees - Berman
About the Department
As environmental neuroscientists, we study the interaction between brain
functioning, individual behavior, group behavior, and the external
physical environment, as well as how those interactions vary across
space and time. We define environmental neuroscience as the scientific
study of brain-mediated, bidirectional relationships between organisms
and their social and physical environments. Under this broad umbrella,
our specific research projects include:The influence of the natural and
built environment on affect, cognition, health and collective behaviors,
Information compression and memorability, the relationship between life
expectancy and crime, brain network efficiency and its relationship to
cognitive effort and social network analysis.
Job Summary
The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research
projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional,
state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and
mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes
articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on
research findings.
A Lab Manager position in the Environmental Neuroscience Lab (ENL) at
the University of Chicago will be available starting in the
Spring/Summer of 2025.
We define environmental neuroscience as the scientific study of
brain-mediated, bidirectional relationships between organisms and their
social and physical environments. As environmental neuroscientists, we
study the interactions of brain functioning, individual behavior, group
behavior, and the external physical environment as well as how those
interactions vary across space and time.
Broadly, our research projects explore the influence of natural and
built environments on neural processing, affect, cognition, health, and
collective behaviors. We use neuroimaging methods such as fMRI and fNIRS
(functional near-infrared spectroscopy), to examine the influence of
environmental factors on brain activity. We also use computational
methods, including machine-learning, natural language processing, and
spatial analysis, to analyze large datasets with the goal of better
understanding how places impact people. We develop machine-learning
algorithms and non-linear measure of brain dynamics to quantify more vs.
less effortful brain states.
This is an excellent position for someone who is interested in: (1)
investigating how environmental factors affect brain processes and
behavior, (2) obtaining additional research experience in cognitive
neuroscience, and (3) developing their computational skills before
applying to graduate school.
The ENL has successfully aided lab managers in their search for and
acceptance into Ph.D. programs at institutions such as the University of
Chicago and Yale University. Lab managers have the opportunity to
co-author 1 to 2 publications a year and develop research skills which
help them earn acceptance into top graduate programs in Psychology or
Neuroscience.
Responsibilities
Generating research questions and hypotheses.
Conducting literature reviews.
Participating in team meetings focused on designing and executing
research projects.
Implementing large-scale data collection using online survey tools
(e.g., MTurk, Prolific).
Designing and programming experimental stimuli (using Qualtrics,
PsychoPy, etc.).
Recruiting, testing, and debriefing human subjects for both
neuroimaging (fMRI and fNIRS) and behavioral experiments.
Preprocessing and analyzing experimental brain and behavioral data
(using R, MATLAB, Python, etc.).
Preparing manuscripts for publication.- Providing support for lab personnel.
Organizing lab meetings and events.
Managing IRB approvals and amendments.
Writing grant updates.
Reporting on the lab\'s use of computational resources.
Preparing and submitting expense reports.
Onboarding new hires.
Purchasing equipment.
Maintaining the lab website and social media accounts.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research
project.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with
students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the
principal investigator.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education
A bachelor\'s degree (or higher) in neuroscience, cognitive science,
computer science, psychology, sociology, biology, physics, math, or
other related fields.
Experience
