[visionlist] EEG Technician position at NDSU

[Mark McCourt]

ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN POSITION AT NDSU CENTER FOR
VISUAL AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE

 

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Center for Visual and Cognitive
Neuroscience (CVCN) is recruiting an EEG laboratory technician. We seek
individuals with prior experience in the conduct of electrophysiological and
behavioral experiments in sensory and cognitive neuroscience.  The EEG
technician will work in collaboration with faculty, students and staff at
the CVCN (see http://www.psych.ndsu.nodak.edu/ for a departmental profile).
Salary is $50+K/year, depending on experience and qualifications.

 

Qualifications. The minimum qualifications for the position are: completed
B.A./B.S. degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field; specialized
knowledge of high-density electrophysiological recording; familiarity with
EEG acquisition hardware and analysis software; excellent computer skills.
Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree; supervisory experience
in a laboratory setting; effective interpersonal, oral, and written
communication skills; and ability to interact effectively with colleagues
and students. 

 

To apply visit www.ndsu.edu/jobs and follow online instructions for
submission of materials. Informal inquiries are welcome and should be
directed to Mark E. McCourt, Ph.D., Chair, CVCN EEG Technician Search
Committee (mark.mccourt at ndsu.edu; 701-231-8625). Screening of applications
will commence 8/24/10 and will continue until the position is filled. Date
of appointment is negotiable. This search will be conducted in compliance
with North Dakota's open-records law. NDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

THE CENTER FOR VISUAL AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE

The NDSU CVCN was established in 2004 by an $8.9M Centers of Biomedical
Research Excellence (COBRE) grant from the NIH/NCRR, and has received
competitive renewal of funding until 2015. The CVCN consists of 10 core
research faculty members, as well as numerous additional scientific and
technical staff. CVCN core laboratory facilities include two 168-channel
high-density EEG systems for electrical brain mapping studies, a
state-of-the-art driving simulator, immersive virtual reality systems, and
computer-based psychophysical laboratories with advanced eye-tracking
capability.

 

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

North Dakota State University is enjoying a remarkable period of growth and
success. Located on the state's eastern border in Fargo, North Dakota's
largest city, NDSU is the state's Morrill Act land-grant institution. With
more than 14,000 students, NDSU encompasses a broad spectrum of curricular
offerings, scholarly activity and service. NDSU is home to the state's first
full NCAA Division I athletic program. Innovative teaching and learning are
conducted in nine academic units: Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural
Resources; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business; Engineering and
Architecture; Human Development and Education; Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied
Sciences; Science and Mathematics; University Studies; and the Graduate
School and Interdisciplinary Studies. NDSU offers 45 doctoral and
professional degree programs, 63 master's degree programs, and 101
baccalaureate degree programs. NDSU employs nearly 700 faculty and
lecturers, about 300 extension educators and experiment station researchers,
and more than 780 graduate assistants and fellows. In total, the university
has nearly 6,000 full-time and part-time employees across the state. NDSU,
which is one of two major research universities in an 11-institution state
university system, is striving to substantially increase the number of
international students enrolled at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
NDSU is listed in the top 100 research universities in the country in
several National Science Foundation research categories. More details about
NDSU can be found at www.ndsu.edu.


THE COMMUNITY

Named one of the most desirable places in the country to live by Money
magazine, Fargo is quickly earning a strong reputation. Located in the rich
farmlands of the Red River Valley, Fargo-Moorhead is the largest population
center in North Dakota (ca 250K). It has excellent K-12 education, three
institutions of higher education, advanced medical technology, a progressive
business community, numerous cultural and arts opportunities, a low crime
rate, a clean environment and friendly people. Minneapolis and Winnipeg are
both about 3.5 hours driving distance from Fargo by interstate. North Dakota
is one of few states with a current budget surplus.

 

 

 

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Mark E. McCourt, Ph.D.

Director, Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience

Dale Hogoboom Professor of Psychology

North Dakota State University

Fargo, ND 58108-6050

 

V: (701) 231-8625

F: (701) 231-8426

 

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