The Laboratory for Visual Neuroplasticity at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard Medical School), located in Boston, MA is seeking a full-time research assistant to start between July and September 2019. Candidates who would be able to commit to the position for a minimum of two years would be strongly preferred. Led by Dr. Lotfi Merabet, the computational neuroscience lab studies how the brain adapts to blindness and visual impairment. Major research focuses include brain imaging technologies (including MRI and EEG) to investigate structural and functional neuroplasticity as well as development of behavioral stimuli (virtual reality) for research into cerebral and ocular visual impairments. Detailed information about the lab can be found at http://scholar.harvard.edu/merabetlab.
Responsibilities: The research assistant will assist with behavioral and MRI data management and analysis (~75% of the time), conduct experiments (~10%), and perform various administrative tasks (~15%).
Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in neuroscience, computer science, or psychology. An interest in working with people with disabilities would be highly desirable. Some research experience in a neuroscience and or an experimental psychology lab would be good, but not required. Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail are an important must. The candidate should be self-motivated and able to solve problems independently while also being comfortable working with others. Applicants with a background in programming (e.g. Unix, Python, MATLAB), statistical analysis software (e.g. R, SPSS, Stata) and/or neuroimaging software (e.g. FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Please send a CV and a cover letter to Emma Bailin (emma_bailin@meei.harvard.edumailto:emma_bailin@meei.harvard.edu), with the subject line "Research Assistant position application". The letter should describe your research experience (if you have any), interests and include why you think you would be a good fit for the lab. Please also include the name and contact information of two references. Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis until the position has been filled.
Emma Bailin Research Coordinator Laboratory for Visual Neuroplasticity Schepens Eye Research Institute Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary Harvard Medical School Emma_Bailin@MEEI.harvard.edumailto:Emma_Bailin@MEEI.harvard.edu
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