Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Seeking a motivated associate to assist with behavioral and functional MRI experiments, to be hired Spring 2026. An ideal candidate would be someone who has a strong curiosity about cognitive and computational neuroscience, learning and memory, functional MRI, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. An ideal candidate will have relevant coursework and laboratory experience in these areas, but this is not required. Duties will include interacting with human participants, data collection and analysis, and other functions such as scheduling facilities and coordinating with other research team members.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting experiments.
• Assist with miscellaneous projects and experiments.
• Set up materials/labs.
• Collect data.
• Assist with manuscript processing.
• Order equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. - Social Sciences

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Research (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Grade

R04-H

Salary Range

$16.54 - $22.35 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable fo