Technical Specialist, Level 1 (C-BIN) (210-2026-39)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Research Assistant/Technician will provide critical support to the Design, Acquisition and Neuromodulation Laboratories (DANL) within the Center for Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation (C-BIN) at the Nathan Kline Institute in Orangeburg, NY. This role involves active participation in our neuroimaging research programs, spanning MRI, EEG, TMS, and Multimodal Mobil Brain and Body Imaging (MoBI) protocols. The successful candidate will gain exposure to interdisciplinary research groups and contribute to our mission through a broad range of technical approaches and interventional methods.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide technical support for interdisciplinary research groups in neuroimaging and neuromodulatory approaches
• Administer neuroimaging (EEG, MRI), physiological (heart rate, electrodermal, respiration), and neuromodulatory (TMS/tDCS/tACS) approaches
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Seize opportunities for career development and potential for publication

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with Linux environment.
• Curiosity, a desire to learn, and an ambition to gain more responsibility and independence as skills develop.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in one or more of the following areas: EEG, Physiology (heart rate, respiration, electrodermal activity), Eyetracking/Pupillometry, MRI, TMS, Neuronavigation, Network administration, System administration.

Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements:

Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

*The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.

Questions regarding this position please email: [email protected]