05/28/2026
JOB OPENINGS! Some of you may be interested in applying for one (or both) of these job openings:
1) Research Technician at Georgia Tech University / Atlanta GA. Job Description: The Structured Information for Precision Neuroengineering (SIPLab) at the Georgia Institute of Technology is hiring a research technician with a background in human neuroscience to work with Drs. Christopher Rozell and Sankar Alagapan. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or related areas and experience in conducting human subject studies with neural data acquisition (e.g., EEG, MEG, intracranial EEG, fMRI). Experience in working with patient populations will be considered a plus. The research technician will contribute to ongoing efforts in studying brain-body relationships underlying effortful behavior in healthy individuals, individuals with depression, and individuals undergoing intracranial monitoring for epilepsy surgery planning. The responsibilities will include: Recruitment of participants for studies, including coordinating with collaborators; conducting screenings for recruitment of study participants, performing interviews and questionnaires; maintaining study documentation, including IRB protocols, consent forms, and questionnaires; coordinating study visits with other study investigators; and assisting data collection. The lab is committed to the professional development of the members, making this opportunity a valuable preparation for people who are interested in applying for grad/medical school. Excellent (written and oral) communication skills in English are required. The start date is flexible but ideally would be as soon as possible. The position is initially for 12 months with the possibility of renewal. Compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience. Georgia Tech has competitive benefits (including comprehensive medical insurance) and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates should send a CV, expected date of availability, and the contact information for up to three references to Drs. Rozell ([email protected]) and Alagapan ([email protected]) with the subject line "SIPLab research tech application" AND apply at this link: https://tinyurl.com/siplab-researchtech-2026 . Applications are currently being reviewed and will continue until the position is filled.
2) Full-Time Lab Coordinator at the University of Michigan / Ann Arbor MI. Link: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/277583/lab-coordinator . Job Summary: The Psychopathology, Population Health, and Genetics (PPG) lab, directed by Dr. Leah Richmond-Rakerd, and the Stigma, Psychopathology, and Assessment (SPLAT) lab, directed by Dr. Craig Rodriguez-Seijas, are searching for a Full-Time Lab Coordinator (Research Technician Associate). The position will be distributed across labs, with 50% time toward duties in the PPG lab and 50% time toward duties in the SPLAT lab. Projects in the PPG lab examine the development and outcomes of problems in self-regulation, including disinhibitory disorders, su***de and self-harm, and related mental-health conditions. Current research projects center on associations of self-regulation difficulties with later-life physical health and processes of aging. The lab's projects involve data from population-based administrative registers, longitudinal studies, and genetically-informative samples (e.g., studies of twins). The lab collaborates with researchers in New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, and elsewhere. For more information about the lab, visit: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/richmond-rakerd-lab/. Projects in the SPLAT lab are focused on understanding the elevated prevalence of borderline personality disorder, and related psychopathology, among sexual and gender minority populations. Specifically, the lab is currently in the process of developing a new mixed-methods study aimed at understanding LGBTQ+ individuals' experiences with the diagnosis and subsequent treatment. The incoming lab coordinator will work with Dr. Rodriguez-Seijas and other lab members to plan and execute the study. For more information about the lab, visit: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/splat-lab/splat/ . This position is ideal for those interested in pursuing graduate training in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, or public health. A very successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to the writing of empirical papers. Dr. Richmond-Rakerd's and Dr. Rodriguez-Seijas's labs both involve a focus on health disparities and externalizing outcomes. Dr. Richmond-Rakerd's lab has ongoing projects concerning links between mental and physical health, and Dr. Rodriguez-Seijas's lab has ongoing projects focused on understanding various models of psychopathology (e.g., the HiTOP model, the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders [AMPD]) and how they interface with psychosocial stressors experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Thus, there are a variety of areas of research focus for applicants to consider.
