About the Opportunity
About the Plasticity in Neurodevelopment (PINE) Lab
The PINE Lab at Northeastern University, led by Professor Laurel Gabard-Durnam, is part of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex at Northeastern University, a community of labs examining brain, mental, and physical health across the lifespan.
Job Summary
The Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator to work in the PINE Lab. This role will support Project SCALE, which examines how scalable, low-cost electroencephalography (EEG) methods can be used in multiple contexts globally to better understand early child development and evaluate clinical trial success and outcomes in infancy. The role oversees integration with existing cohorts and clinical trials across more than five countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and manages the lab’s relationship with huru, the company co-creating the EEG hardware and software solution for this work. The role is based in Boston, MA, but includes opportunities for travel to other countries. This role provides experience with all aspects of the research process, which could serve as a launchpad to graduate studies.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Data Management and Project Management
Manage project administration activities, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) interactions, financial reimbursements, database management, and data processing
Train and supervise lab volunteers working on the grant
Research and purchase equipment to support lab operations
Manage finances and balance project budgets
Develop and maintain laboratory websites
Support hiring activities, including drafting advertisements, identifying posting venues, and conducting initial applicant reviews
Develop and document laboratory practices, procedures, and manuals
Communicate with administrators across the University regarding project and operational needs
Troubleshoot operational, technical, and project-related issues as they arise
Collaborative Teamwork on Data Projects
Develop and manage IRB applications for human subjects research studies
Compose and modify research protocols
Organize and maintain human subjects research data
Maintain secure project databases
Perform computer coding, data analysis, and programming tasks using MATLAB, Python, R, Unix, shell scripting (bash, tsch), and HTML
Manuscript Preparation with Primary Authorship Opportunities
Conduct literature reviews
Contribute to hypothesis generation
Draft initial manuscripts with mentoring from Dr. Gabard-Durnam
Solicit, incorporate, and respond to feedback from co-authors
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in Developmental or Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, or a related field
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently
Experience managing large-scale pediatric data or clinical trial data
Experience with electroencephalography (EEG) or functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data acquisition and analysis is helpful but not required
Applicants must include the following documentation with their application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future.
Position Type
ResearchAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
106SExpected Hiring Range:
$48,610.00 - $66,838.75With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Developmental or Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, or related field
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Experience managing large-scale pediatric data or clinical trial data
- Experience with electroencephalography (EEG) or functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data acquisition and analysis
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and R for data analysis and programming
- Familiarity with Unix and shell scripting (bash, tsch)
- Ability to develop and maintain laboratory websites (HTML)
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
