Lab Manager/Lab Technician

Department: Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Work Arrangement type: On-Site (Hamilton, NY) – expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location. Hiring Wage/Salary Range: $26.00-$28.00 Professional Experience/Qualifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed in order to successfully work with numerous undergraduate research assistants and research participants. Being technologically savvy, highly organized, and able to work independently are also essential for this position. Some experience/familiarity with computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, etc.) is required. Preferred Qualifications Some research experience with EEG, brain stimulation, eye-tracking, augmented or virtual reality would be useful. Experience with ASL or other signed languages is preferred, but not required. Education Requires a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. A major in Psychological Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or related field is preferred. Lab Overview The Brain Recording & Cognitive Science (BRCS) Laboratory hosts multiple research projects focused on communication modalities, brain coding of visual environments, visual selective attention, and the influence of bodily actions on language. Methodologies include high‑density EEG, high‑definition tDCS, eye‑tracking, augmented/virtual reality, and psychophysics. Benefits Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page . Accountabilities Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of running experiments that utilize: 1) stationary & remote EEG, 2) high‑definition tDCS, 3) stationary eye‑tracking, 4) augmented/virtual reality eye‑tracking, and 5) psychophysical techniques. Specific duties include (but are not limited to): coordinating and executing multiple experiments, assisting with experimental set‑up (including basic experiment programming), assisting the PIs and their thesis/research students with EEG sensor preparation/application/disinfecting, stimulus creation, assisting with the training of new undergraduate RAs, assisting with classroom and community outreach demonstrations, data processing, data analysis, data management, and general lab organization and maintenance. The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California