Research Assistant position available now!

[htagerf at bu.edu]

Bring to the attention of your graduating seniors!
 
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Boston University School of Medicine

Laboratory of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

 

Cognitive Neuroscience of Autism and Williams Syndrome

 

STARTING SPRING/SUMMER 2006

 

            Full-time Research Assistant position available on NIH-funded
research programs investigating the neurocognitive bases of autism and
Williams syndrome.  We seek a highly motivated, technically oriented person
willing to make a two year commitment to the position.

 

Job requirements include:  background in Psychology or related field with
Bachelors degree; research experience, strong technical, programming  and
computer skills, good organizational and interpersonal skills. We are
especially interested in applicants who have experience using eye-tracking
technology, psychophysiological methods or other related technical
methodologies in cognitive/neuroscience research studies. Competitive
applicants will have coursework and/or interest in cognitive science,
neuroscience, developmental and/or clinical research. Responsibilities
include development and programming of experimental studies; overseeing data
collection and analysis of eye-tracking and psychophysiological data;
experimental testing of children and adults; behavioral, clinical and
experimental data management; coding and analyzing data; maintaining
electronic and paper files; diagnostic, standardized IQ/language testing and
preparation of testing reports.  

 

We are seeking a mature, responsible, and highly motivated individual with a
strong interest in neurodevelopmental disorders, and/or social
perception/cognition who would enjoy the experience of being involved in a
large and active research lab (see our website:  <http://www.bu.edu/autism>
http://www.bu.edu/autism).  The position requires a two-year commitment and
provides excellent preparation for students who are interested in pursuing
doctoral studies in cognitive, clinical or developmental psychology or a
related field.

 

 

For more information, please send a cover letter, resume, and names of 3
references to:

Robert M. Joseph, PhD or Daniela Plesa Skewer, PhD

Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Boston University School of Medicine 

715 Albany Street L-814

Boston, MA 02118-2526

email:   <mailto:rmjoseph at bu.edu> rmjoseph at bu.edu; dplesas at bu.edu

 

 

______________________________________________
Helen Tager-Flusberg, PhD
Professor, Anatomy & Neurobiology
Director, Lab of Cognitive Neuroscience ( www.bu.edu/autism
<http://www.bu.edu/autism> )
Boston University School of Medicine
715 Albany Street L814
Boston MA 02118
 
Fax:       617-414-1301
Voice:    617-414-1312
Email:    htagerf at bu.edu
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