Research Assistant

Department

CAS Psychology

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: $44,296 - Salary commensurate with qualifications.

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

We seek a Research Assistant to support cognitive neuroscience projects investigating individual differences. The position involves recruiting and scheduling participants, conducting behavioral experiments and fMRI scanning sessions, preprocessing neuroimaging data, performing literature reviews, and assisting with computational analyses. The ideal candidate will work closely with graduate students and postdocs, gaining hands‑on experience with experimental design, neuroimaging methods, and data analysis techniques.

This role offers excellent training opportunities for individuals pursuing graduate studies in psychology, neuroscience, or related fields.

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or R
• Prior research experience in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, or computational modeling
• Experience working with human participants
• Familiarity with fMRI/EEG/behavioral experiment software (Psycho Py, MATLAB Psychtoolbox)

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or R
• Prior research experience in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, or computational modeling
• Experience working with human participants
• Familiarity with fMRI/EEG/behavioral experiment software (Psycho Py, MATLAB Psychtoolbox)

• Programming and computing skills are highly preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly with participants and team members

02/23/2026

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending on a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by February 23, 2026.

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