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Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Neuroimaging Research Specialist will support research activities in the Department by assisting faculty and trainees (students and postdocs) with the collection and analysis of neuroimaging data, with a particular focus on fMRI and other emerging technology. Duties will include: Screening and scheduling of research participants; direct interaction with participants and operation of MRI scanner; assistance with experimental set-up and troubleshooting; management and analysis of neuroimaging data including fMRI preprocessing; opportunities for assistance with additional behavioral and neuroimaging techniques such as EEG and eye-tracking. They will also work collaboratively with faculty in writing grant proposals and contribute to manuscript development.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research institution that is committed to teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is over 13,487 students and our workforce includes over 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelors, master's, and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The strategic vision, preeminence 2023, focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.
The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (HCHHS) comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers four graduate degree programs including the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Health Psychology and Ph.D. in Social Work, PHD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts to alleviate health inequities. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity.
The Department of Psychology is a supportive community of committed faculty and practitioners whose goals are to introduce students to the ideas and concepts relevant to this discipline, encourage interdisciplinary learning, prepare students for study in graduate schools, prepare students for entry-level jobs requiring knowledge in psychology, and train students to conduct both basic and applied research. These goals are reached through quality classroom instruction, departmental colloquia, departmental student organizations, internship opportunities through independent study, and individualized research projects. . The department is seeking candidates to join a growing program with a highly interactive and productive faculty.
Minimum Requirements
• Master's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or related scientific field;
• Experience conducting fMRI research in an academic or clinical setting
• Computer programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Applicants with knowledge of neuroanatomy and experience using neuroimage processing and analysis software
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
• Ph. D. training
• At least two years of relevant experience
• Training or certification in MRI scanner operation
• Ethics training or certification for research with human participants (e.g., CITI)
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Position Information
Working Title
The Neuroimaging Research Specialist
Position Number
007448
Recruitment Salary Range
60,978 - 79,272
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
Psychology Dept
Organizational Location
College of Health and Human Sciences
Organizational Unit
Psychology Dept
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA3134
Open Date
07/20/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available
August 2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
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https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40995