Research Lab Assistant

Research Lab Assistant

Seeking a highly motivated research lab assistant to investigate the impact of screen time activity (social media use, video gaming, texting, TV watching, etc.) on brain function, mental health, and cognition using the large-scale Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) dataset. Works in close collaboration with Principal and Co‑Investigators in Psychiatry to advance the research objectives of the group and achieve the aims of this NIH R01 award.

Key responsibilities include helping with conducting advanced statistical and computational analyses on neuroimaging, mental health, and behavioral datasets, applying machine learning techniques, and contributing to scientific writing for publications and grant reporting. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring data integrity, and engaging with a multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, psychologists, and medical professionals.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and one to three years' related experience required. Familiarity with the ABCD study or big data analysis, proven programming and statistical knowledge.

Programming background including familiarity with R, Python, Matlab or specialty neuroimaging software (e.g. AFNI, FSL, Free surfer).

$23.00 - $27.00/hour

A probationary period may be required, contingent on continued funding, occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non‑exempt position, may result in overtime), this position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, background check required for this position.

Non‑Exempt

Yes, UVMSU

Burlington, Vermont, United States

No

Psychiatry/55750

37.5

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