Research Assistant I

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, perform specialized and routine procedures and techniques in controlled experiments in the Brain Imaging and EEG Laboratory. Position will aid in an ongoing research projects investigating brain structure and function in psychosis and depression.

Essential Functions:

• Collect and analyze EEG data, including preparing subject for recording sessions by placing electrodes and operating all relevant software
• Collect and analyze structural and functional MRI data, including safety screening and stimulus presentation
• Collect and analyze simultaneous EEG-fMRI data, including safety screening, preparing subject for recording sessions, stimulus presentation, and operating all relevant software
• Maintain and update databases, subject information folders, and subject payment forms
• Assist with subject recruitment, including placing advertisements, phone screening prospective participants, working with the team to schedule research subjects; interview patients and healthy controls; collect clinical and demographic data
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in an associated field, preferred: Master's Degree in an associated field
• Preferred: 1-2 Years of experience
• Good organizational and computer skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Comfort recruiting, interviewing, and talking with participants on the phone
• Preferred: Familiarity with programs like Brain Vision Recorder (BrainAMP), E-Prime, Presentation, ActiveView2 (biosemi), Brainsight, and/or Matlab

VA Onboarding Requirements:

NCIRE is an affiliate organization of the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), which requires all candidates to complete SFVA onboarding in addition to NCIRE's onboarding process. The SFVA is a federal agency that requires a federal background check, occupational health clearance, vaccines and immunizations, and drug testing for certain positions. Drug testing may include screening for marijuana which remains an illegal substance according to federal law.  The failure to pass required drug testing will disqualify candidates from employment.

The base salary range for this position is $20.86-$28.71 per hour. The base salary actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non-discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including bonuses.

The Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  NCIRE is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under federal and state law, and to make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We are committed to furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity. NCIRE actively works to attract and retain talented individuals. NCIRE offers career opportunities in research and administration in pursuit of furthering medical research for our nation’s Veterans.