TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, The Ohio State University, Dept. of Psychology – Dr. Zeynep Saygin’s Lab, to assist with neuroscience research on the functional and structural architecture of the human brain in adults and children. The Z-lab studies the functional differentiation of the human brain across early development and adulthood, and the plasticity of the brain in response to disorders and injury (see zeynepsaygin.comhttp://zeynepsaygin.com/ for recent publications). The primary responsibilities will include programming, running, and analyzing behavioral and brain-imaging experiments using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), functional connectivity, and behavioral evaluations of infants, children, and adults. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering future graduate studies. We are seeking an aspiring, self-motivated researcher with strong coding/programming skills who is excited about the developing brain, cognitive neuroscience, and/or clinical disorders and demonstrates evidence of a serious interest in a career in the field. Required: strong mathematical, statistical, and coding skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, shell scripting); strong interpersonal skills for interacting with a diverse group of people including children and parents; a bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, data science, engineering, physics, or math; and strong organizational skills. Interested individuals should contact saygin.3@osu.edumailto:zsaygin@mit.edu with a CV and names of 2-3 references.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW, The Ohio State University, Dept. of Psychology – Dr. Zeynep Saygin’s Lab. We seek an outstanding scientist with a recent Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, or related area, who has experience with neuroimaging methods (MRI, fMRI, DWI, and/or functional connectivity) and who is interested in any or all of the following: understanding the functional and structural architecture of the brain, how it develops in healthy individuals, and how it changes with disorders and brain injury in both adults and children. See zeynepsaygin.comhttp://zeynepsaygin.com/ for recent publications. The fellow will be involved in conducting and planning behavioral and neuroimaging research studies in neonates, infants, children, and adults. Proficiency in programming is necessary. This position is fully funded. Initial hire is for one year with additional years contingent on fit and progress. OSU is located in Columbus, Ohio and is home to a vibrant community of cognitive neuroscientists, computational modelers, and vision scientists in the Psychology Department and Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Fellows will have access to state-of-the-art MRI and EEG facilities located inside the Psychology building. Interested individuals should contact saygin.3@osu.edumailto:zsaygin@mit.edu with a CV, names of 3 references, and a statement of research interests. --- Zeynep M. Saygin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology The Ohio State University 205 Psychology Bldg. 1835 Neil Ave Columbus, OH 43210 614-292-3059 zlabhttp://zeynepsaygin.com