27.770, Jobs: Neurolinguistics: Head Research Technician, University of Connecticut

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Subject: 27.770, Jobs: Neurolinguistics: Head Research Technician, University of Connecticut

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Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:58:02
From: James Magnuson [james.magnuson at uconn.edu]
Subject: Neurolinguistics: Head Research Technician, University of Connecticut, Connecticut, USA

University or Organization: University of Connecticut 
Department: Institute for Brain & Cognitive Sciences
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: http://ibacs.uconn.edu/
Job Title: Head Research Technician (EEG)
Job Rank: Head Research Technician (EEG); Other

Specialty Areas: Neurolinguistics 

Description:

U. of Connecticut Job Posting Title: Head Research Technician, Human
Electrophysiology (Research Assistant 3 or Research Associate 1)

The Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS) at UConn invites
applications for a full-time position of Research Asst. 3/Research Assoc. 1
(Head Research Technician) to help oversee operations of 2 shared
electrophysiology facilities in Storrs, CT, affiliated with IBACS. The
incumbent will work under supervision of faculty investigators to oversee
care, maintenance, and operation of shared equipment & facilities. Duties also
include development and implementation of safety protocols, training students
and faculty to use EEG equipment and to analyze EEG experiments, and
supervision of other technicians.

The incumbent will also work with Brain Imaging Research Center personnel to
facilitate collaborations involving EEG, eye tracking, TMS, and fMRI for
multi-modal imaging projects. There may also be opportunities to engage in
collaborative research. Current research foci include audition, speech,
syntax, language disorders, & music.

Minimum Qualifications: Research-oriented MA/MS or PhD in a field of cognitive
science (e.g., cognitive science, linguistics, neuroscience, psychology,
speech, language & hearing sciences); extensive experience in the use and care
of EEG equipment; expertise in EEG data analysis (ERP/TF); excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with related techniques (e.g., TMS, TDCS,
fMRI, eye tracking); experience with experimental control software (e.g.,
E-Prime, Psychopy); experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Matlab,
Numpy/SciPy); programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python); experience with
Windows & *nix operating systems; previous lab management experience.

Appointment Terms:  This is a full-time, 11 month, annually renewable
position.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.  This position includes a full benefits package.

To Apply: go to the application website below to submit a cover letter &
curriculum vitae. Follow instructions in Academic Jobs Online to direct 3
reference writers to submit letters of professional reference. Screening of
applications will begin immediately. For questions regarding this position,
email Prof. James Magnuson (email below). Employment of the successful
candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment
criminal background check. (Search # 2016345). This job posting is scheduled
to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern February 18, 2016.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may
be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

UConn is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse
community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty
and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students,
valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice.
More than 100 research centers and institutes serve UConn’s teaching,
research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one
of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the
critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and
diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans,
people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented
populations.

Application Deadline: 18-Feb-2016 

Web Address for Applications: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6963 
Contact Information:
	James Magnuson 
	Email: james.magnuson at uconn.edu 

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