Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant Position

The Department of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a highly motivated part-time Laboratory Assistant in Boca Raton, FL.

The research for Dr. Pehlivanoglu's lab investigates resilience and vulnerability in cognitive, affective, and social functioning across adulthood and aging by employing a multimethod approach that integrates behavioral experiments/surveys with physiological (e.g., eye-tracking) and neuroimaging (EEG/ERP, and fMRI) measures.

The Laboratory Assistant will play a central role in establishing a new laboratory from the ground up while receiving extensive mentorship in research design, cognitive neuroscience methods, EEG and fMRI data acquisition and analysis, statistical analysis, and scientific writing. The position also offers extensive training in cognitive and affective aging research within a collaborative and supportive research environment. The Laboratory Assistant will also have opportunities to contribute to scientific publications and conference presentations.

This is a part-time, 1-year position with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on performance. This position is ideal for an individual interested in pursuing training in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, cognitive science, or a related field after gaining intensive research experience.

The Laboratory Assistant will work closely with the principal investigator on all aspects of research, including:

• Assisting with the establishment of laboratory infrastructure and research workflows.
• Setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting EEG or other research equipment.
• Developing and optimizing EEG preprocessing and analysis pipelines.
• Assisting with fMRI preprocessing and analysis pipelines.
• Programming behavioral experiments (e.g., PsychoPy, PsychoJS, E-Prime, MATLAB).
• Participating in study design, project development, and interpretation of research findings.
• Managing research databases and ensuring high-quality data organization.
• Assisting with participant recruitment, scheduling, and testing.
• Supervising and training undergraduate research assistants.
• Assisting with statistical analyses, data visualization, and reproducible research workflows.
• Contributing to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and grant-related activities.
• Performing general laboratory management and administrative tasks as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.

Salary:

$18.00 USD - $23.00 USD hourly Non-Exempt Other Personnel Service (OPS)

College or Department:

College of Science

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, part-time up to 29 hours.

Application Deadline:

2026-10-23

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

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