A Research Assistant position is available in the Memory & Metacognition Lab of Dr. Elizabeth Chua in the Psychology Department at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York.  Research in the laboratory involves studying memory and knowledge about one’s memory using neuroimaging, brain stimulation, eye tracking, and psychophysiological techniques.  Duties include programming experiments, recruiting research participants, collecting data, analyzing data, and assorted administrative tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience, or related field or equivalent level of experience
• Interests in Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience
• Research experience, preferably with human subjects
• Strong organizational & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with fMRI or eye tracking methodology
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software/programming languages (MATLAB, Python, SPM, FSL, behavioral experiment presentation software, SPSS, Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator)

Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent (max = 1 page), a CV, and the names and contact information for 2 references to:

Dr. Elizabeth Chua

Brooklyn College

Department of Psychology

2900 Bedford Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11210

echua@brooklyn.cuny.edu