RA Openings in Boston!

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION

Boston University School of Medicine
Laboratory of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

Cognitive Neuroscience of Autism and Williams Syndrome

STARTING SPRING/SUMMER 2006

	Research positions available in NIH-funded research programs
investigating the neurocognitive bases of autism and Williams syndrome.  Job
requirements include:  background in Psychology or related field with
Bachelors degree; research experience; strong organizational, interpersonal
and computer skills (e.g., MS Office Word, Excel, Access; stimulus
presentation software such E-Prime and Presentation) required.  Most
competitive applicants will have coursework and/or interest in cognitive
science, neuroscience, developmental and/or clinical research.  Familiarity
with eye-tracking technology and/or psychophysiological measures as well as
basic programming skills a big plus.  Responsibilities include diagnostic,
standardized IQ/language, and experimental testing of children and adults;
implementing and troubleshooting new experiments and data management
procedures; coding and analyzing data; maintaining electronic and paper
files; and preparation of testing reports.  

We are seeking a mature, responsible, and highly motivated individual with a
strong interest in autism, 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).
The position requires a two-year commitment and provides excellent
preparation for students who are interested in pursuing doctoral studies in
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:  rmjoseph at bu.edu; dplesas at bu.edu