Research Technician I - Psychological and Brain Sciences
Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Position Summary
This is a full research assistant position to work on research investigating spatial navigation and the role of sleep and physical activity in younger adults and older adults with and without risk of Alzheimer disease using a real-world environment.
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Recruit study participants for multiple study sessions.
Run participants through research protocol, including spatial navigation assessment at the St. Louis Art Museum, actigraphy, cognitive testing, and self-report questionnaires.
Data management, including checking for timeliness and completeness, logging, and entering data.
Organize data sets to be shared with various members of the research team.
Process and QC data, including actigraphy and cognitive data.
Coordinate undergraduate research assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Job Location/Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
This position requires traveling between the Danforth, St. Louis Art Museum, and WashU Medicine, as well as transporting blood samples between locations at WashU Medicine.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Equipment
Office equipment.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications / Professional Licenses
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills
Not Applicable
Driver's License
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SPSS, STATA, and/or R statistical programs.
Experience with Psychopy and/or e-prime.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Basic computer knowledge and programming skills.
Experience with older adult research participants.
Research experience.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work independently, and take initiative.
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. - Social Sciences
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Research (4 Years)
Not Applicable
Grade
R04-H
Salary Range
$16.54 - $22.35 / Hourly
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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This is a full research assistant position to work on research investigating spatial navigation and the role of sleep and physical activity in younger adults and older adults with and without risk of Alzheimer disease using a real-world environment.
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Recruit study participants for multiple study sessions.
Run participants through research protocol, including spatial navigation assessment at the St. Louis Art Museum, actigraphy, cognitive testing, and self-report questionnaires.
Data management, including checking for timeliness and completeness, logging, and entering data.
Organize data sets to be shared with various members of the research team.
Process and QC data, including actigraphy and cognitive data.
Coordinate undergraduate research assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Job Location/Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
This position requires traveling between the Danforth, St. Louis Art Museum, and WashU Medicine, as well as transporting blood samples between locations at WashU Medicine.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Equipment
Office equipment.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications / Professional Licenses
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills
Not Applicable
Driver's License
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SPSS, STATA, and/or R statistical programs.
Experience with Psychopy and/or e-prime.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Basic computer knowledge and programming skills.
Experience with older adult research participants.
Research experience.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work independently, and take initiative.
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. - Social Sciences
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Research (4 Years)
Not Applicable
Grade
R04-H
Salary Range
$16.54 - $22.35 / Hourly
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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