<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear colleagues,</div><div><br></div><div>Please pass along this job ad to any of your recently graduated undergrads who might be interested in gaining more lab experience before applying to PhD programs.  Thanks!</div><div><br></div><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-76628684-7fff-08e5-3eea-e253ee610541"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Full-time Lab Manager/Lab Tech Position Available</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences and the Neuroscience Program at Colgate University are seeking applications for a full-time lab manager/lab tech for its Brain Recording & Cognitive Science (BRCS) Laboratory. The BRCS lab is a common space that hosts the labs of Casey Ferrara, Bruce C Hansen, Douglas N Johnson,  and Spencer Kelly.  Research conducted in the lab is generally focused on the following themes: 1) how strategies for communication vary within and between modalities: sign language, silent gesture, and speech + gesture, and how those strategies are acquired over time, 2) how the brain codes different visual environments, and how those codes enable intelligent behavior, 3) determinants and correlates of visual selective attention; metacognition and the relationship between metacognition, learning strategies, and learning outcomes, and 4) how bodily actions influence language production and comprehension during communication and learning.  The work conducted in the lab is supported by the following methodologies: stationary and remote high-density EEG, high-definition tDCS, stationary eye-tracking, augmented and virtual reality eye-tracking, and psychophysics.  Additionally, the BRCS lab is host to a number of transdisciplinary projects with faculty within and outside of the department.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This is a great position for a recent college graduate who would like to gain further experience in full-time research setting before applying to graduate school. The position comes with full benefits. A two-year commitment is highly preferred.  The position is not appropriate for those with advanced degrees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The position would ideally start on August 24, 2026.  Review of applications will begin on July 24 and continue until the position is filled.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Essential Functions:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of running experiments that utilize: 1) stationary & remote EEG, 2) high-definition tDCS, 3) stationary eye-tracking, 4) augmented/virtual reality eye-tracking, and 5) psychophysical techniques.  Specific duties include (but are not limited to): coordinating and executing multiple experiments, assisting with experimental set-up (including basic experiment programming), assisting the PIs and their thesis/research students with EEG sensor preparation/application/disinfecting, stimulus creation, assisting with the training of new undergraduate RAs, assisting with classroom and community outreach demonstrations, data processing, data analysis, data management, and general lab organization and maintenance.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Position Requirements:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This position requires a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.  A major in Psychological Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or related field is preferred.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary in order to successfully work with numerous undergraduate research assistants and research participants.  Being technologically savvy, highly organized, and able to work independently are also essential for this position.  The successful candidate will possess some experience/familiarity with computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, etc.).  Some research experience with EEG, brain stimulation, eye-tracking, motion capture technology, video coding/annotation (e.g., ELAN), or AR/VR technology would be useful. Experience with ASL or other signed languages preferred but not required.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Applications should be submitted through Colgate’s career site at:</span><a href="https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/4934" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></a><a href="https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6980" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6980</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.  Questions about this position should be directed to Bruce Hansen (<a href="mailto:bchansen@colgate.edu">bchansen@colgate.edu</a>).</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Bruce C. Hansen, Ph.D.<br>Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience</div><div>Director, Neuroscience Program</div><div>Chair, Institutional Review Board</div><div><a href="https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/psychological-and-brain-sciences/brain-recording-cognitive-science" target="_blank">Brain Recording & Cognitive Science Laboratory</a></div>
<div><a href="http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/psychology" target="_blank">Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences</a></div>
<div><a href="http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/neuroscience" target="_blank">Neuroscience Program</a></div>
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