[visionlist] RA position available in Russell Epstein's fMRI Lab at the University of Pennsylvania

[Russell Epstein]

fMRI Research Assistant Position Available



A full-time research assistant position is available in Dr. Russell
Epstein's laboratory in the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at the
University of Pennsylvania.  Our laboratory uses fMRI to investigate the
neural systems underlying visual scene recognition, spatial cognition, and
spatial memory.  Duties will include assisting with all aspects of fMRI
experimentation including designing and preparing of experiments, recruiting
subjects and running them in the scanner, analyzing fMRI data using both
basic (univariate) and advanced (multivariate) techniques, presenting
results at scientific conferences, supervising undergraduates in the lab,
and coordinating lab activities.



Requirements:

-         BA/BS in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or other
related scientific field

-         Strong computer skills

-         An ability to solve technical problems independently

-         Strong organization skills

-         Some prior research experience



This would be an excellent position for a graduating senior who wishes to
hone their research skills before continuing on to postgraduate study.  A
2-year commitment with an early/mid June start date is preferred.  The
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience is a lively, collaborative, supportive
intellectual environment.  Penn offers excellent employee benefits,
including tuition-free enrollment in Penn classes.



For more information about the lab, see
http://www.psych.upenn.edu/epsteinlab/.  If interested, please send resume
(including description of computer skills, relevant coursework, and previous
research), cover letter describing academic and research interests, and
contact information for 2 references to Russell Epstein
epstein at psych.upenn.edu.
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