Research Technician position in Cognitive Neuroscience at Haskins Laboratories

Applications are solicited for a Research Technician in Cognitive Neuroscience at Haskins Laboratories. Applicants should have a M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. in psychology, linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, or a related field. The selected candidate will contribute to multiple funded NIH studies of speech perception, reading, word acquisition, and language processing, under PIs Dr. Kenneth Pugh and Dr. Jay Rueckl. Prior experience in research using MRI/fMRI is required. Responsibilities will include assistance with design and execution of fMRI and behavioral experiments; MRI/fMRI data analysis; and assistance with preparation of scientific papers and grants.

Position requirements include:
- Experience with MRI/fMRI data acquisition and analysis
- Strong analytical and statistical skills
- Strong computer and data management skills
- Programming and scripting skills, e.g., Python, R, Matlab, tcsh/bash

Additional desirable qualifications include:
- Experience with MRI/fMRI data analysis using AFNI and/or FreeSurfer
- Experience with modeling, broadly construed
- Experience with multivariate analyses

The successful applicant will join Haskins Laboratories (www.haskins.yale.edu), a private, non-profit research institute located in downtown New Haven, CT. Founded in 1935, our primary focus is on speech, language, reading, and their biological bases. Haskins Laboratories has long-standing, formal affiliations with the University of Connecticut and Yale University. We are also actively engaged in research collaborations and partnerships with institutions, groups, and individuals around the world. We house facilities for conducting eye tracking, including 3 Eyelink 1000 eye-trackers, EEG/ERP (both Biosemi and EGI systems), ultrasound and NIRS technology, and a mock fMRI scanner, which replicates the 3T scanner used for fMRI research at Yale University.

Interested applicants should direct application materials to Dr. W. Einar Mencl, Director of Neuroimaging Research (einar@haskins.yale.edu) including cover letter, statement of research interests, CV, and three letters of recommendation. Please reference Job Posting #5007. This position is initially for a one-year duration, with potential of an additional 1-2 years contingent on performance and continued funding. Applications will be reviewed starting on August 15 2014; the application process will continue until the position is filled. International applicants are welcome. Haskins Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Research Associate at Haskins Laboratories

Haskins Laboratories is seeking a Research Associate for projects related to Cognitive Neuroscience and Language/Reading Development as part of several recently funded NIH R01 and P01 grants.

Responsibilities will include:
- Performing behavioral and MRI data analysis for ongoing projects
- Assisting with MRI data acquisition, analysis, and data management
- Assisting with recruitment of both child and adult participants
- Administering behavioral assessments and assisting with MRI scans

Requirements include:
- BA in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related field
- Previous research experience with human populations
- Previous experience with data management and analysis

Additional relevant skills include:
- Programming skills (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB, C/C++, JAVA)
- Previous research experience with neuroimaging techniques and data analysis (EEG/ERP, structural and functional MRI, DTI)
- Experience with AFNI, FSL, or SPM
- Experience with E-PRIME, Presentation, and/or PsychoPy
- Strong analytical and statistical skills
- Strong computer skills using Mac OS X and UNIX/Linux

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Steve Frost (frosts@haskins.yale.edu) with cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please reference Job Posting #5005. This position will remain open until filled, with review of applications beginning immediately. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. Haskins provides a vibrant research and learning environment, and actively supports skill development for all employees.

Haskins Laboratories is a private, non-profit research institute with a primary focus on speech, language, reading, and their biological basis. Haskins has long-standing, formal affiliations with the University of Connecticut and Yale University.

Haskins Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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