RA position clinical computational neuroscience data

The lab of Dr. Ryan Smith focuses on understanding the cognitive, computational, and neural basis of emotion and decision-making. The lab also tries to understand how these processes are affected in depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. This RA position involves data management and analysis, with the opportunity to contribute to posters and papers when other responsibilities are completed. It also involves recruiting and screening participants, giving assessments, and guiding participants through experimental study protocols including decision tasks, EEG, and MRI scanning.

A minimum commitment of at least 2 years is required.

In addition to a background in psychology, competitive applicants will also have programming skills required for data analysis (the lab primarily uses R and MATLAB). Experience with computer science and mathematics is not required, but would be considered an advantage. Start date will ideally be end of May or early June 2025 (with some flexibility).