Research assistant in psychology/cognitive neuroscience - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

In our research group, you will find a unique opportunity to work closely with top researchers in the borderland between psychology and neuroscience to jointly try to understand human cognition on a neural level. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you get an opportunity to contribute to high-quality research at an international top level.

Your role

We are looking for a responsible person who has a good hand with people and with a strong interest in research in neuroscience. The position is as a research assistant in a series of projects that test different aspects of our working memory in human subjects. It is part of a larger project that also uses animals and computer models to understand this fundamental cognitive ability. You will work together with Mikael Lundqvist at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Psychology. The employment is a full-time employment. You will mainly work with:

• recruitment and contact with participants
• behavioral data collection through tests of visual working memory
• neurophysiological data collection through EEG / MEG
• administration of collected data

Who are you?

We welcome applicants with a bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, behavioral science or similar. We put great importance to the fact that the applicant has previously worked with the collection of brain imaging data and / or behavioral experiments. The applicant must be social, responsible and able to work independently and meticulously. We put great emphasis on personal suitability and the ability to work as part of a team. Proven ability to speak and write fluent English is a requirement.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment filled with competence and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to drive the development of knowledge about life and work for better health for all. Here we conduct successful medical research and have the largest range of medical educations in Sweden. As a university, Karolinska Institutet is also a government agency. This means that you get good benefits through our collective agreement, generous holidays and a good occupational pension. You can exercise freely in our modern wellness facilities and receive compensation for medical care.

Location: Solna

Read more about the department of clinical neuroscience

Application

You are welcome with your application no later than 2021-12-08.

The application must be made via the recruitment system Varbi. In this recruitment, you apply with your CV without a personal letter. In the application form, you will instead have to answer some questions about why you are applying for the job.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all!