[visionlist] Research Asst Position at Vanderbilt University

[Adriane Seiffert]

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FULL TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT NEEDED:

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Analyst position 
available at the Vanderbilt University Psychology Department. Research 
in the lab aims to understand how visual attention interacts with 
motion perception and visuo-motor systems to track the motion of target 
objects. We test healthy young adults following objects amidst 
distraction, similar to common activities such as driving through a 
busy intersection or watching a complex play in a basketball game. The 
methods include human psychophysics, cognitive experiments, and human 
neuroimaging (fMRI). Training on any or all of these techniques will be 
offered.  

Responsibilities include helping to design experiments, screening and 
scheduling participants, collecting data, preparing, analyzing and 
archiving data, as well as writing research reports. The successful 
candidate should be able to work independently as well as function as a 
part of a multi-disciplined team. Organizational skills are 
important. Candidates should have some computer experience and should 
be willing to learn how to use our display generation and data analysis 
programs. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree. A background in 
psychology, neuroscience or vision science is preferred.  

New college graduates who are looking to spend a year or more gaining 
valuable research experience before going on to graduate or medical 
school are especially encouraged to apply. Starting date for the 
position is summer 2005 (flexible). A one-year commitment is 
required,subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period 
for new appointees,with a possibility of reappointment for an 
additional year.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Please send resume to Adriane Seiffert at:
adriane_seiffert at yahoo.edu

Or mail to:
Adriane Seiffert
Psychology Department
Vanderbilt University
111 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN
37203
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