<div dir="ltr"><div id="gmail-:t1" class="gmail-Am gmail-aiL gmail-Al editable gmail-LW-avf gmail-tS-tW gmail-tS-tY" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" tabindex="1" style="direction:ltr;min-height:294px" aria-controls=":1bj" aria-expanded="false"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Research Assistant Position in
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at American University, Washington DC</span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
Laboratory at American University, located in Washington DC and directed by Dr.
Laurie Bayet (<a href="https://www.bayetlab.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.bayetlab.com/</a>),
is currently accepting applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible Research
Assistant position to assist on NSF and foundation-funded funded projects investigating
infant visual cognition and social communication (e.g., <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2122961" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">NSF award # 2122961</a>). The lab uses
electro-encephalography (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS),
behavioral measures, and machine learning. The position is ideal for an individual
seeking to deepen their research experience in preparation for graduate study. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Applicants should apply electronically
at <a href="https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-Campus-Washington-DC/Research-Assistant_R1784-1" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-Campus-Washington-DC/Research-Assistant_R1784-1</a>
and submit a CV and cover letter listing the names and contact information of 2-3
references.</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Prospective applicants may email Dr. Bayet (<a href="mailto:bayet@american.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">bayet@american.<span style="color:rgb(64,125,214)">e</span>du</a>) with any questions.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Apologies for cross-posting!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><br></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Essential Functions</span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></p><ul><li><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Data Management:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">
Assisting with data collection in adherence with study protocols, such as:
informed consent, EEG, fNIRS, and/or eye-tracking measurements, transferring
research data files to the lab server.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span></li><li><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Participant Recruitment and Support:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"> Outreach, recruitment, and communication with families who
participate in the research, such as: designing and implementing
outreach/recruitment materials, assessing study eligibility, scheduling study
visits, maintaining contact with participating families.</span></li><li><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Data Entry and Processing:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"> Conduct
data entry, data pre-processing, video coding, and data management, in
adherence with study protocols.</span></li><li><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Personnel:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"> Onboarding and supervision of
undergraduate</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> <span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">research assistants.</span></span></li><li><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Study General Support:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"> Assisting
with designing and implementing experimental procedures, such as: creating and
validating stimuli, surveys, and/or paradigms; monitoring materials and
supplies.</span></li><li><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Compliance:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"> Develop and monitor IRB
protocols for approval, modification, or renewal.</span></li><li><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Other duties as assigned by supervisor.</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> Opportunity to contribute to conference presentations and/or
manuscript writing, if desired.</span></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;text-decoration-line:underline;font-weight:bold;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The initial position is for 1-year and is renewable contingent upon
continued funding, a 6-month probationary period, and successful completion of
duties.</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><br></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Required Education and Experience:</span></u></b></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></p><ul><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">High school diploma or equivalent required.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">1-3 years' relevant experience, such as undergraduate research
experience, is required.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Demonstrated interest in developmental psychology, cognitive
science, and/or cognitive neuroscience required, such as from undergraduate
coursework or research experience.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Excellent organizational and project management skills are
required, including initiative, self-motivation, rigor, attention to details, ability
to work independently on multiple tasks, ability to learn new skills in a
fast-paced environment, and ability to meet deadlines.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required,
including comfort interacting professionally with families, infants, and undergraduate
students, and ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Prior experience in developmental research (e.g., with
infants/children) and/or human neuroimaging research (e.g., EEG, MEG, fNIRS) which
may include undergraduate research experience (strongly preferred, but not
strictly required if has some other relevant research experience).</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Flexibility to adapt to changing hours, such as the ability to run
study visits with families during weekends, or occasionally during the evening,
is required.</span></li></ul><p></p>

<p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Preferred Education and Experience:</span></u></b></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></p><ul><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Neuroscience or closely related
field preferred.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Computational skills and programming experience in Matlab, R,
and/or Python preferred, but not strictly required.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Relevant experience with </span><span class="gmail-wny2" style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">neuroscience/psychology</span></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">
research tools (e.g., NetStation, Psychtoolbox, Datavyu, </span><span class="gmail-wny2" style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Children Helping Science,</span></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"> EEGLAB, Homer, BIDS), data
analysis, data processing, manuscript preparation, and/or social media or
community outreach a plus.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">The ability to start in or before January 2025 and the intention to
make a 2-years commitment is strongly preferred.</span></li></ul><p></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
Laboratory is part of the <a href="https://www.american.edu/cas/neuroscience/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Neuroscience
Department</a> and the <a href="https://www.american.edu/cas/center-neuroscience/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Center for
Neuroscience and Behavior</a> at American University. American University
provides a stimulating intellectual environment, just 2 miles from downtown
Washington DC. DC offers a vibrant research community, and American University
enjoys proximity to other notable research institutions such as the National
Institutes of Health. With extensive public transit, an exciting cultural and
restaurant scene, many museums and public parks, and proximity to other green
spaces in the surrounding region (e.g., Appalachian trail, Shenandoah National
Park), Washington DC consistently ranks amongst the top US metropolitan areas
for quality of life.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><br></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Benefits</span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching
retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families,
several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the
American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. </span><a href="https://secure-web.cisco.com/1xOwxDSlkRlXlYPPZYWq0QpcjQRmrUewLamlS2mE8G0X9UCt0OMIHfxaQ4N6GAS058pELZSdQ7mZpsWwXxo9S-lqmpm2glO3bAucc5jRLBmHwpXF8-oMjqA7E7oGGwaDLSXF3vLO7rpsEen89xsCneBvdwR2pINB2MnbTTxFJ7dJPajcZQ3roGL2YiowldyPKoHoiCF0pNoBdNFGYVBUxJzZQUl8i7irJRkka4lnqqdFA_pd2wCNcZm7Ib1S8Dw_RJdzRFAIpndOjHM-tbvFKT0ORf019ssEGwRDGJ_u-yguF-dlHsQciOWFO0rDXB_V-LjHJPCjN3VuWc7muGDwUR82fyX-edCRuCyuUO13xkZrEyV0ch6OL36TrAs136S6l0_VH4OJhnr0DEDBngrGhkvT5bCIlDmew68ysA6xwllhWTFIqXgWEa2Gybr1KRZS0yI4MYKoIFJwevowtApZ4uroKV7SM4u7zeBoaR9wJmM5U1jkWuw0HFtKTTdwPmZVaC0DjpToAb2RA3RaIBLR-ag/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.american.edu%2Fhr%2Fbenefits%2F" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit
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completion of a background check.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver
their services to the university from either the District of Columbia,
Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that
are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
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careers site, email </span><a href="http://theworkline@american.edu" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">theworkline@american.edu</span></a><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">.</span></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><i style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><br></span></i></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><i style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The
university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability,
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responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an
individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws
(collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.</span></i></p></div></div>