[visionlist] Research assistant position in Cognitive neuroscience, Northwestern University

[Trixie Lipke]

Research assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience (Neurophysiology)
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

We are looking for a motivated research assistant to participate in
behavioral and ERP studies of visual attention and social and cultural
neuroscience.  The responsibilities include assisting in fMRI, ERP,
and behavioral experiments, performing maintenance on laboratory
equipment, and training and supervising undergraduate students.
Depending on the skills and interest of the applicant, there is the
opportunity to become an active participant in research. The position
is ideal for a recent undergraduate who wishes to experience
neuroscience research prior to applying to graduate or medical school.

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Psychology,
Neuroscience, Biology or related fields, familiarity and ease with
computers and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Expertise with programming, prior independent research experience,
and/or statistics is strongly desirable.

The laboratory is part of Northwestern University's Psychology
Department. We are particularly committed to maintaining a strongly
interactive and collaborative atmosphere among different laboratories.
 Laboratorywebsites are available below.
http://www.psych.northwestern.edu/~franconeri/lab/index.html
http://www.psych.northwestern.edu/~chiao/lab.htm

Please send a statement of research interests, a CV, and contact
information for 3 references to: Ms. Trixie Lipke,
trixie.lipke at u.northwestern.edu