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Research Support Engineer | Yale University


Yale University


Location

New Haven, CT | United States


Job description

1. Participates in the planning, conceiving, designing and implementation of highly specialized state of the art instrumentation equipment and apparatus for a multi-faceted research project 2. Solves engineering and design problems to ensure that equipment meets the objective of the study 3. Develops reports and proposals for research project outlining machinery available, direction of the design, and development of new instrumentation. 4. Determines available resources such as electrical and mechanical components and equipment. 5. Develops cost and time estimates for specific equipment design. Ensures time and cost estimates are met. 6. Supervises and monitors work of professionals and solicits consulting work from outside labs 7. Manages quality control of work performed on research projects. 8. Teaches research support theories and design. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.



Required Skill/ability 1: Skilled in balancing multiple projects at once, with varying deadlines and priorities, demonstrating high levels of initiative and resourcefulness.



Required Skill/ability 2: Demonstrated knowledge of major software systems used in human neuroscience and psychology experiments, including Linux, git, Psychtoolbox, PsychoPy, FreeCAD, as well as Windows and Microsoft Office.



Required Skill/ability 3: Proven ability to write in programming languages including Python, R, JavaScript, MATLAB, C++, and C.



Required Skill/ability 4: Provide high-level research and low-level technical support to researchers and collaborators.



Required Skill/ability 5: Proven ability to form and maintain professional, productive partnerships with faculty, researchers, students, and staff, and clearly communicate complex concepts.



Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)



Posting Position Title: Research Support Specialist 4



University Job Title: Research Support Engineer

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of related experience in a research development facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About Yale University

Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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