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.

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• 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).