Job opening

[Helen Tager-Flusberg]

Research Assistant/Data Manager

	Job Description
	To maintain the computers and databases associated with a research Center.
General assistant on several research projects that are funded by grants
from the National Institutes of Health, and focuses on cognitive, linguistic
and social-cognitive development in children with neurodevelopmental
disorders.  Primary responsibilities will include maintaining personal
computer systems for all personnel, data entry, data management and
analysis, and supervision of project databases.

Responsibilities include:
· data coding and entry;
· organize and maintain research and data files;
· management of project databases;
· statistical analysis
· assist in other aspects of data collection, transcription, and stimulus
preparation
· maintain computer systems and software for Center
· assist in the preparation of presentations and manuscripts.

Background and skills needed for this position include:
· Bachelors degree in Psychology or related field;
· Strong organizational and computer skills;
· Some programming skills
· Experience with personal computers (PC environment)
· Expertise in Windows 95, Microsoft Office;
· Experience with ACCESS, or other database management programs
· Good statistical background and experience;

We are seeking a mature and highly motivated person with strong interest in
the areas of the research programs, who would enjoy the experience of being
involved in a large and active research Center.  The research programs
address questions about cognitive, linguistic, and social profiles and the
relationship between genes, brain and behavior in autism, Williams syndrome,
mental retardation, specific language impairment, and other genetic syndromes.
For more information, please contact:
Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Research on Developmental Disorders,
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center
200 Trapelo Road,
Waltham, MA 02452
Tel:  781-642-0181 	Fax: 781-642-0185
htagerf at shriver.org


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Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D.

Senior Scientist
Director, Center for Research
  on Developmental Disorders,		Research University Professor 
Psychological Sciences Division		Department of Psychology
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center		University of Massachusetts
200 Trapelo Road			100 Morrissey Blvd
Waltham, MA 02452			Boston, MA 02125-3393

http://www.shriver.org

email:	htagerf at shriver.org

Tel:	781-642-0181			617-287-6342
Fax:	781-642-0185			617-287-6336

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