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Assistant Scientific Researcher Caltech Job Category: Fulltime Temporary Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world’s brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary This position involves computational modeling of behavioral and fMRI data, including building computational models to explain phenomena in human reinforcement-learning in healthy participants and patients with psychiatric disorders. In addition, the job will involve writing up manuscripts for publication, data archiving and other related activities. The candidate will have extensive experience in computational modeling and in the analysis of fMRI data using a variety of methods including computational fMRI, connectivity analyses and multivariate pattern analysis. Essential Job Duties Analysis of behavioral and fMRI data. Building computational models to explain phenomena in human reinforcement learning in healthy participants and patients with psychiatric disorders Writing manuscripts for publication. Data archiving. Facilitating acquisition of research data both online and in person. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of relevant scientific research experience. Extensive experience in computational modeling Experience with analysis of fMRI data using a variety of methods including computational fMRI, connectivity analyses and multivariate pattern analysis. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D and some postdoctoral experience desirable. Required Documents Resume To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0a096af505d86c4a934552d731a710fd