Rsrch Asst I, Neuropsych

| Omaha, NE
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GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of appropriate Research Program Director or of a Research Associate, works on various phases of research studies being performed, including data entry and analysis, subject recruitment and testing.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

  • Assists in data collection and managing of databases. Will be responsible for entering data from testing, managing subject files and keeping track of subject compensation.
  • Assists in the recruitment, scheduling, and testing of research studies using human subjects (adults and children, including individuals with atypical developmental).
  • Assists in advertising for new studies, phone screens of potential participants, scheduling testing and administering neurophysiology and behavioral testing.
  • Uses computers to analyze results of experiments. Assists in processing neurophysiology data and recording behavioral data for different research projects.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
    • Ability to apply knowledge gained through coursework in psychology, neuroscience, biomechanics, speech and hearing, communication sciences/disorders, linguistics, and/or computer science.
    • Ability to operate a personal computer.
    • Ability to apply math aptitude in order to perform data analyses and generate results.
    • Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

  • Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of college coursework with an emphasis in psychology, neuroscience, biomechanics, speech and hearing, communication sciences/disorders, linguistics, computer science, or related field
  • Good interpersonal skills, close attention to details, math aptitude, and flexibility in duties performed
  • Job requires testing children, some of whom may have hearing loss or poor attention and/or language skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary to light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.

About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Date Posted: April 11, 2022

Boys Town National Research Hospital is a tobacco free campus.This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

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