Research Fellow Position

4 days ago


Amherst, Virginia, United States University of Massachusetts Full time
Job Summary

The University of Massachusetts, Amherst is seeking a highly skilled Research Fellow to join the Somneuro Lab, directed by Dr. Rebecca Spencer. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) that requires flexibility and mobility to work at various locations on campus and visit participant homes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct experiments with young children, including MRI, behavioral, and sleep physiology data collection, data processing, and analysis.
  • Train and supervise undergraduate students and project assistants.
  • Perform general administrative duties, including data management, scheduling meetings, and helping with purchasing and equipment maintenance.
  • Assist with research protocols and compliance.
  • Contribute to data dissemination, including poster presentations and manuscript submissions.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Previous research experience with human subjects.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to work independently with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse population.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize goals and collaborate well to formulate plans and objectives.
  • Previous experience working with children in some capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience managing research assistants or other staff, collecting MRI, EEG/polysomnography data, and strong computational and programming skills.
Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with varying work hours to meet the needs of the research project. Often, hours are between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, but may require intermittent overnight support and/or weekend testing.

Salary Information

$41,600/annual.


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