Research Assistant

Job Description

LIFE SCIENCE IMAGING CENTER

Research Assistant (25260649)

The research assistant is expected to contribute/support cognitive neuroscience research on interdisciplinary projects, duties include literature review, data collection, data analysis and drafting manuscript. The appointee is expected to work with researchers at Life Science Imaging Center (LSIC). LSIC is a central research facility (https://lsic.hkbu.edu.hk/) built to support and promote cutting-edge neurocognitive studies across disciplines at HKBU. LSIC is equipped with a high-performance 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system that enables researchers to explore the structure and function of human brain. A high-performing computing server has been set up to support MRI data analysis. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage MRI slot booking and the subject booking system, do data preprocessing, help with task programming, and manage devices (EEG/TMS/biopac/eyetracking/fNIRS);
• Help with administrative duties, such as organising workshops, inviting speakers, reimbursement; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in sciences or other related disciplines (e.g., Psychology, neuroscience); 
• Good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (good command of Cantonese is preferred); and
• Experience with some neuroscience-related equipment (EEG/TMS/biopac/eyetracking/fNIRS) is preferable.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of 12 months commencing as soon as possible.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications to the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy .

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.