Location: Atlanta, GA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules. - Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator. - May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation. - Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases. - Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations. - Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. - Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: - The Learning, Understanding, Memory, & Neurodevelopment Lab (LUMeN Lab, PI: Dr. Alexandra Cohen) in the Department of Psychology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is seeking a full-time Research Specialist to support work on studies examining how motivation and emotion influence learning, memory and brain function across development. - Please feel free to reach out to ali.cohen@emory.edu if you have any questions about the position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous research experience - Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or other related field. - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. - Interest and/or experience in cog