[visionlist] RA position available at U Penn

[Russell Epstein]

fMRI Research Assistant Position Available



A full-time research assistant position is available in 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.  All
previous holders of this position have gone on to study in top graduate
programs. 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.  In addition, IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE AT THE VISION
SCIENCES SOCIETY MEETING, please let me know.
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