Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and curious Research Assistant to assist in high-quality neuroscientific research. As a Research Assistant, you would help the ThinkAlike team recruit study participants, collect EEG data, execute literature reviews, and assist in publishing research articles. This position is in Northbrook, IL, with a 4-day on-site requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect EEG data.
  • Responsible for EEG cap preparation and set-up on participant’s head. 
  • Communicate instructions to participants 
  • Actively monitor data quality during studies.
  • Manage data organization.
• Assist in recruiting/scheduling.
  • Develop the participant screening and recruitment process.
  • Communicate scheduling and updates to the recruiting agency.
  • Serve as a point of contact to help participants find the research center.
  • Answer potential participant questions.
• Provide research task support.
  • Gather and download stimuli.
  • Help prepare and organize data.
  • Assist in writing scientific manuscripts.
  • Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings. 
  • Contribute to new research questions/designs.
• Content creation.
  • Write blogs for the website.
  • Create and edit material for presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in neuroscience, psychology, statistics, or related fields.
• Experience with human research is required.
• 1-3 years of research/work experience preferred.
• Experience conducting and interpreting EEG is strongly preferred. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated individual eager to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research-focused environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional and friendly, yet neutral, persona when talking to research participants.
• Passion for advancing scientific knowledge and developing innovative methodologies.
• Reside in the Chicagoland area with the ability to work 40 hours per week (onsite).

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