Lab Manager/Research Assistant - Adelphi University

Lab Manager/Research Assistant


Job Department/School Derner School of Psychology


FT/PT/Temp Full time


Location Garden City, N.Y.








Lab Manager/Research Assistant


Department ofPsychology


Derner School of Psychology





JOB SUMMARY:





The Social Computational Neuroscience Laboratory (SCoNeLab) at Adelphi University (PI: Dr. Damian Stanley) is seeking a full-time research assistant/lab manager to conduct research on social computational phenotypes in mental health supported by a grant from the NIMH. Adelphi University is located in Garden City, NY – on Long Island, just a few miles outside of New York City. Starting in January/February 2025 (start date flexible).





Research in the SCoNeLab focuses on understanding social learning and decision-making (SLDM), including:



+ W hat is unique about the neurocognitive computations that support SLDM?


+ How is SLDM perturbed by our attitudes, beliefs, and social environment?


+ How is SLDM uniquely impaired in psychological disorder?






The lab is highly interdisciplinary, combining a wide range of techniques including: model-based analyses of behavioral and brain imaging data (fMRI and EEG), in-lab and online data collection, as well as methodologies from the fields of Neuroeconomics, Learning and Decision-Making, and Cognitive/Social Psychology.








Title Position Reports To: Damian Stanley, Ph.D.








SALARY INFORMATION:


In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $37,000 - $40,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.


Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here (http://hr.adelphi.edu/benefits/faculty/#xd_co_f=MDU1M2U0NjQtNjNhMi00NjI5LWI0ZGEtMGE1ZTg3ZmEzNzVh~) .





RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:





Primary responsibilities for this position will include:





1. Assisting with participant recruitment and data collection for behavioral and fMRI studies (Please note that the neuroimaging center is off-site (in New York City), so the applicant should be willing to travel between Adelphi and the testing site, and driving capability is a plus.)


2. Managing and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data


3. Developing and programming experimental paradigms


4. Doing administrative tasks, including: managing IRB protocols, organizing lab meetings, maintaining and ordering lab equipment, and training other lab members.





As an important component of the R15 award supporting this position is undergraduate research training, the successful candidate will assist the PI with training of undergraduate research assistants in data acquisition and analysis, providing mentorship experience. This position is ideal for college graduates interested in pursuing graduate work in psychology or neuroscience. A bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have: excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, an interest in conducting cognitive neuroscience research (especially in an older adult population).





EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:



+ Requirements for this position include a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, or a related field; an interest in social neuroscience and/or decision neuroscience.


+ The ideal candidate will have: strong data collection, statistical, and programming skills (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, JavaScript); excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills; the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively; and at least one year of laboratory experience.


+ Competitive candidates will have preferred qualifications such as prior research experience in social and/or decision neuroscience, prior experience with neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI data analysis in SPM, FSL, AFNI) and/or computational modeling and familiarity with IRB protocol submissions.


+ The target start date for this position is winter 2025, although the exact date is flexible. The initial appointment is for one year, but applicants who intend to spend two years in the position will be preferred. Application review will begin on January 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.






APPLICATION:



+ Applicants should submit a cover letter (detailing their experience, research interests and long-term goals) CV and contact information for two-three professional references (e.g., past research mentors, professors).


+ There is no need to submit recommendation letters at this stage.


+ Interested applicants should send questions regarding the lab and position to Dr. Damian Stanley (dstanley@adelphi.edu) and are invited to visit the lab website for more information about the lab (www.sconelab.com ).






ABOUT ADELPHI:


Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi is one of just four companies and the only university on Long Island to be named among America’s Best Employers by State for 2023 by Forbes. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,400 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 70 undergraduate programs, 93 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 64 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 44 states and 76 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.





ABOUT THE DERNER SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY:





​The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology is committed to have a diverse and inclusive faculty and thus especially invites applications from women, minorities, and historically disadvantaged groups. We are committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. For further information about the Derner School of Psychology which includes an APA approved PhD in Clinical Psychology, a School Psychology PsyD, and MA programs in General Psychology, School psychology, and Mental Health counseling, and post-graduate programs as well as one of the largest undergraduate majors at Adelphi, please click here: https://derner.adelphi.edu .

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+ Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates, including people of color and those who are, or identify as, members of any marginalized, underserved or underrepresented group. Adelphi is an emerging Hispanic serving institution so bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Here is our University statement on diversity: https://www.adelphi.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about/.