Chapman University
Part-Time Research Assistant (Schurger, PSY)
🇺🇸 Orange, CA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $20 - $25 per Hour
💻 Research
🗓️ June 12th, 2025
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Highlights
- Conduct research activities and manage project documentation.
- Perform literature reviews and compile findings.
- Assist with participant recruitment and data gathering.
- Analyze EEG, TMS, and eye-tracking data.
- Write up presentations and manuscripts.
- BA/BS degree in related fields such as psychology or neuroscience required.
- Experience in data collection, data entry, and research methods needed.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Qualtrics or similar survey software.
- Anticipated pay range is $20.19-$25.00 per hour.
Part-Time Research Assistant (Schurger, PSY) Full Description
Position Type | Limited-Term
Job Number | SA58124
Full or Part Time | part-time 0-19 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification | Non-Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range | $20.19-$25.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Under the direction and supervision of the PI, the research assistant will provide research support to ongoing projects and grants related to cognitive neuroscience. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing various research-related activities; data entry; conducting literature reviews and compiling findings; maintaining project-related documentation and records; assisting with participant recruitment, trainings, and behavioral assessments; gathering EEG, TMS, eye-tracking, and other neural and behavioral data; analyzing data; writing up presentations, and manuscripts.
Responsibilities | Research & Writing Support Independently performing various research-related activities Conducting literature reviews and compiling findings Maintaining project-related documentation and records Writing up presentations and manuscripts
Lab Support & Data Analysis
Mentoring undergraduate students Organizing and presiding over undergraduate lab meetings Assisting with participant recruitment, trainings, and behavioral assessments Gathering and analyzing EEG, TMS, eye-tracking, and other neural and behavioral data
Required Qualifications
BA/BS degree in psychology, health sciences, cognitive science, philosophy, neuroscience, or similar background and experience 2+ years of prior research experience, including knowledge of research methods and terminology Demonstrated experience in data collection and data entry Demonstrated analytical skills: define problems by performing research and fact finding Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing Working knowledge of Excel. Experience working with Qualtrics, Mechanical Turk, Prolific, or similar survey software Willingness to work as a supportive, cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team Experience with or strong willingness to learn programming Ability to work independently
Desired Qualifications | Experience in a psychology or neuroscience lab using EEG, TMS and eye-tracking equipment
Special Instructions to Applicants
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Maximum Number of References |
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Work Samples
- 3 References Listed on One Page
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815
RINKER HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS
9401 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618
© 2019 CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
TalentServices@chapman.edu
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
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