[CS] Fwd: [CUNY2013] Seeking Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience and Language Comprehension Lab

[Joanna Morris]

A great position for a graduating CS concentrator interested in going to grad school at some point...

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> From: Kristina Fanucci <kfanucci at nmr.mgh.harvard.edu>
> Date: 18 March 2013 11:15:03 AM EDT
> To: sentproc at qc.edu
> Subject: [CUNY2013] Seeking Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience and Language Comprehension Lab
> 
> Research Assistant Position
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> START DATE: Summer 2013.
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> DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a full time Research Technician to assist with all aspects of our cognitive neuroscience and psycholinguistic research. Our lab is interested in where and when the brain is activated during language processing in healthy individuals and in patients with schizophrenia. For more information about what we do, see: http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/kuperberglab/. The responsibilities of this position are very varied and involve the coordination of all aspects of research projects, ranging from collecting neuroimaging (fMRI) and electrophysiological (event-related potential: ERP) data to taking care of general administrative tasks. Our lab has sites at both the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging (Charlestown, MA) and Tufts University (Medford, MA), both of which are easily accessible from Boston, MA.
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> In addition to the intellectual reward, the position would give the holder experience of research in experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistics and clinical applications. This is an ideal research opportunity for someone bound for graduate school in cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistics or cognitive psychology.
> 
> REQUIREMENTS: 
> (1) B.A., B.Sc. degree in Experimental Psychology, Linguistics, computer science, or a closely related field.
> (2)         Strong interest in how language is processed in the brain.
> (3) Very strong quantitative and analytic skills and comfort with programs such as Excel, Powerpoint.
> (3) Some research experience with statistics and familiarity with statistical analysis software such as SPSS.
> (4) Must be self-motivated, resourceful, very organized; able to multi-task and prioritize. 
> (5) Ability to work well in teams, with strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
> (6) A two-year time commitment is requested.
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> OTHER: Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. The Massachusetts General Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. Full-time employees receive full benefits.
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> CONTACT: Please send (1) a cover letter with a specific statement of research experience, current and future goals and interests, (2) a curriculum vitae with a description of research experience (please include cumulative GPA), and (3) the names and contact details of three references to: Gina Kuperberg, M.D., Ph.D., by e-mail: kuperber at nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
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Joanna Morris, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Cognitive Science,
School of Cognitive Science
Hampshire College



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