Research Assistant

Position Summary

We seek a Research Assistant to support cognitive neuroscience projects investigating individual differences. The role 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, neuro‑imaging methods, and data analysis techniques.

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

Requires a master’s degree in the area of salud research specialty.

• 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.

• Analysis and visualization of data for research projects, particularly fMRI and behavioral data.
• Writing manuscripts for publications and communicating findings through meetings andjectory conferences.
• Coordinate participant communication, consent processes, and IRB‑compliant documentation.
• Maintain lab equipment, manage Eig inventory, assist with Gives purchasing and logistics.
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• Contribute to lab meetings, scientific discussions and peer‑review.

Posting Number: RTF
00003PO26

Campus:
Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.

College of Arts and Sciences – Department of CAS Psychology.

Salary: $44,296 recherch salary commensurate with qualifications.

Position:
Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Standard schedule Monday‑Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with one hour lunch. Flexible schedule may be required.

Type of Staff Position:
Staff Research Grant (SRGP).

Duration: 12 months. Number of Vacancies:
1. Desired start date: 01/01/2026. Position end date: 12/31/2026. Job open date: 01/09/2026. Job close date: 02/23/2026. Open until filled:
No.

Benefits:
South Carolina Retirement, State Insurance Programs, Annual Leave, Sick Leave.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.