Position available soon for a full-time research assistant to work
in Nancy Kanwisher's lab at MIT (http://web.mit.edu/bcs/nklab). Our lab
carries out research on many aspects of visual cognition, including object
recognition, visual attention, mental imagery, and perceptual awareness,
using fMRI, behavioral techniques, MEG, and patient testing. This job
primarily involves assisting with functional MRI experiments, including all
phases of the research from the design of experiments to 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 talks and
papers. This position requires experience with many computer platforms
(e.g., Mac, Unix, and PC, Linux) and programming languages (e.g., Matlab,
C). You should also be able to trouble-shoot various problems (e.g.
printers, extension conflicts, network connections, etc) and learn your way
around only minimally documented software. The job also involves some
organizational/managerial tasks such as purchasing and maintaining
equipment and supplies, literature searches, and overseeing undergraduates
involved in research. Enthusiasm for cognitive neuroscience and
willingness to work occasional late nights/weekends are both essential;
any knowledge of visual cognition, neuroanatomy, or statistics would be a
plus. This job is an ideal way for anyone interested in research in
cognitive science/ cognitive neuroscience to learn more about these fields
by becoming a member of a lively and productive research group. The
position can begin between any time before August 1. Commitment of one year
is required. Send inquiries and CVs to Nancy Kanwisher by email
(ngk@psyche.mit.edu) or snail-mail: Nancy Kanwisher, NE20-454 MIT, 77 Mass
Ave, Cambridge, Ma, 02139.
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