Research Associate I (Psychology/Neuroscience/Physiology)

SRI

📍Menlo Park, CA
Posted May 21, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Research Associate I (Psychology/Neuroscience/Physiology)

Company

SRI

Location

Menlo Park, CA

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4414051061

Job Description

SRI International, an 80-year strong pioneering research institute, has a rich history supporting government and industry. Our innovations have created new industries, billions of dollars in market value and lasting benefits to society. Our organization is driven by impact - delivering unique solutions for the world's important challenges and transforming ideas into reality for clients and partners

SRI's Center for Health Sciences is seeking a highly motivated research associate (RA) to support the NIH-sponsored Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. The RA will get training and hands-on experience with neuroscience and applied and developmental psychological measures. If you’re looking to get experience in a lab conducting cutting-edge research, you’ll find it here!

This position will work on-site in our Menlo Park, CA office.

Responsibilities

  • Collecting multiple types of data from participants (adolescents, adults)

  • MRI scan

  • Administering computerized neuropsychological tests

  • Participant interviews

  • Collecting biosamples

  • Managing participant records

  • Tracking progress of studies

  • Entering data into a database

  • Adhering to deadlines set by the investigator

  • Comply with governmental regulations and SRI policies regarding health and safety issues

  • Function independently to safely operate sophisticated MRI equipment

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience, physiology, or a related field

  • Good organizational skills and experience in implementing complex and multiple tasks

  • Ability to work well with people, including children and adolescents, to elicit best efforts in testing

  • Experience with computer-driven devices

  • Ability to keep a tight schedule, follow through with attention to detail, and to work variable hours, including weekends

  • Team player

  • New Grads are encouraged to apply

Preferred Skills

  • Experience of principles of sound research design and data collection

  • Experience collecting data such as neuropsychological tests from adolescents

The salary range is: $70,304. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How would you ensure data integrity and participant compliance when administering computerized neuropsychological tests to adolescents?
  • 2.Working with sophisticated MRI equipment requires strict adherence to safety protocols. Can you describe the standard safety checks you would perform before and during an MRI scan?
  • 3.What are the key considerations to keep in mind when collecting and handling biosamples in a research setting?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple complex tasks or deadlines simultaneously. How did you stay organized and ensure nothing fell through the cracks?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to work with a difficult or uncooperative participant, especially a child or adolescent. How did you handle it to elicit their best effort?
  • 3.Give me an example of a time you worked as part of a team to achieve a research or academic goal. What was your specific contribution?
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are scheduled to administer a neuropsychological test to an adolescent participant, but upon arrival, they are visibly upset and refuse to cooperate. What do you do?
  • 2.You are operating the MRI equipment independently and notice a sudden, unusual noise coming from the machine, but the scan appears to be continuing normally on your console. What steps do you take?

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ABCD StudyNeuropsychological TestingMRI OperationBiosample CollectionAdolescent ResearchData EntryParticipant RecruitmentResearch DesignRegulatory ComplianceData Collection

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