Haskins Laboratories is seeking a Research Associate for projects related to Cognitive Neuroscience and Language/Reading Development as part of several recently funded NIH grants. Haskins is a leading community in the field of cognitive neuroscience, with opportunities to collaborate with leaders in the field of functional and structural MRI with access to a wide range of typical and patient populations. The applicant must be highly skilled in data manipulation, able to work independently within a large team, and highly motivated to implement cutting edge neuroimaging methods.
Primary Responsibilities will include:
- Performing behavioral and MRI data analysis for ongoing projects
- Assisting with MRI data acquisition, analysis, and data management
Secondary Responsibilities:
- 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:
- Previous research experience with neuroimaging techniques and data analysis (EEG/ERP, structural and functional MRI, DTI) highly desirable
- Demonstrable skill with AFNI, FSL, or SPM
- Programming skills (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB, C/C++, JAVA)
- Experience with stimulus presentation software (e.g., E-PRIME, Presentation, PsychoPy)
- Strong analytical and statistical skills
- Strong computer skills using Mac OS X and UNIX/Linux
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Stephen Frost (frosts@haskins.yale.edu) with cover letter and resume. Please reference Job Posting #5005. This position will remain open until filled; desired start date is on or before July 1, 2014. 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.