Research Assistant (Maoz, U)
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Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator the Research Assistant will provide research support to ongoing projects and grants related to cognitive neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Responsibilities include conducting research activities such as literature reviews participant recruitment and training and collection and analysis of neural and behavioral data using methods including EEG TMS and eye-tracking. The position also supports analysis of advanced AI systems in relation to intentions deception and alignment faking. Additional responsibilities include maintaining research documentation and datasets; assisting with preparation of presentations grant materials and academic manuscripts; and mentoring undergraduate research assistants while supporting collaborative research activities within an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Research Activities Independently perform research-related activities supporting projects in neuroscience psychology and artificial intelligence. Assist with participant recruitment training and behavioral assessments. Gather and analyze EEG TMS eye-tracking and other neural and behavioral data. Analyze advanced AI systems with respect to intentions deception alignment faking and related phenomena. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings relevant to ongoing research projects Research Documentation and Dissemination Maintain project-related documentation datasets and research records. Assist with preparing presentations research reports grant materials and academic manuscripts. Compile and organize research findings for internal and external dissemination. Collaboration and Mentorship Mentor undergraduate research assistants and support their training in research procedures. Organize and preside over undergraduate lab meetings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support ongoing research initiatives.
Required Qualifications
2 years of prior research experience including knowledge of research methods and terminology Demonstrated experience in data collection and data entry Demonstrated analytical skills: define problems by performing research and fact finding Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing Willingness to work as a supportive cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team Theoretical and practical experience and strong willingness to learn programming Ability to work independently
Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator the Research Assistant will provide research support to ongoing projects and grants related to cognitive neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Responsibilities include conducting research activities such as literature reviews participant recruitment and training and collection and analysis of neural and behavioral data using methods including EEG TMS and eye-tracking. The position also supports analysis of advanced AI systems in relation to intentions deception and alignment faking. Additional responsibilities include maintaining research documentation and datasets; assisting with preparation of presentations grant materials and academic manuscripts; and mentoring undergraduate research assistants while supporting collaborative research activities within an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Research Activities Independently perform research-related activities supporting projects in neuroscience psychology and artificial intelligence. Assist with participant recruitment training and behavioral assessments. Gather and analyze EEG TMS eye-tracking and other neural and behavioral data. Analyze advanced AI systems with respect to intentions deception alignment faking and related phenomena. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings relevant to ongoing research projects Research Documentation and Dissemination Maintain project-related documentation datasets and research records. Assist with preparing presentations research reports grant materials and academic manuscripts. Compile and organize research findings for internal and external dissemination. Collaboration and Mentorship Mentor undergraduate research assistants and support their training in research procedures. Organize and preside over undergraduate lab meetings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support ongoing research initiatives.
Required Qualifications
2 years of prior research experience including knowledge of research methods and terminology Demonstrated experience in data collection and data entry Demonstrated analytical skills: define problems by performing research and fact finding Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing Willingness to work as a supportive cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team Theoretical and practical experience and strong willingness to learn programming Ability to work independently
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
