To: vaina@engc.bu.edu
From: "Lucia M. Vaina" <vaina@engc.bu.edu>
Subject: T POSITION in fMRI studies of neuroplasticity--PLEASE POST!!
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The Brain and Vision Research Laboratory has an opening in the area of
psychophysics and fMRI studies of adult cortical plasticity (stroke
recovery and perceptual learning).
An exciting new position is available for a full-time research
assistant to work in Dr. Lucia Vaina's lab at Boston University
http://www.bu.edu/eng/labs/bravi Our lab carries out computational
and experimental research on the patterns of adult plasticity after
extrastriate lesions (due to embolic stroke), perceptual learning and
aspects of visual perception relevant to linking perception and
action. We use psychophysics and fMRI to study both stroke patients
and neurologically intact subjects. This job primarily involves
assisting with fMRI experiments, including the preparation of
stimulus materials, the running of subjects in an MRI scanner, the
analysis of MRI data, and the preparation of this data in figures
for publications and presentations.
Requirements:
1. experience with multiple computer platforms
( Mac&PC, Microsoft Office, Unix, and Linux). Some knowledge of
programming languages (e.g., Matlab and C) is desirable.
2. ability to trouble-shoot various hardware and software problems
with the lab computers (e.g. printers, extension conflicts, network
connections, etc).
3. excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. The position
will involve maintaining the equipment and ordering
supplies,conducting literature searches, and making appointments for
subjects.
4. willingness to work on "odd hours" (depending on the magnet-time
allocated to our group) and occasionally on late nights/weekends are
both essential.
5. knowledge of and interest in visual cognition, neuroanatomy, and
especially statistics is a great plus.
This job is a good match for anyone interested in research in
the neurology of vision or in cognitive neuroscience to learn more
about these fields by becoming a member of a lively and productive
interdisciplinary research group housed at multiple sites in Boston.
*** Salary commensurable with experience***
The job can begin any time after September 1. Commitment of one year
is required. Send inquiries, CV and names and phone numbers of 2-3
references to vaina@bu.edu or best to Professor Lucia M. Vaina Lucia
M. Vaina Ph.D., Sc.D.
Brain and Vision Research Laboratory
Boston University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
College of Engineering
44 Cummington str, Room 315
Boston University
Boston, Ma 02215
USA
tel: 617-353-2455
fax: 617-353-6766
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