Job Announcement – March 2013
Research Associate Haskins Laboratories, 300 George Street, Suite 900, New Haven CT 06511 Project Directors: Dr. Kenneth Pugh, Dr. Jay Rueckl
Haskins Laboratories is seeking a Research Associate for projects related to Cognitive Neuroscience and Language/Reading Development as part of several recently funded NIH R01 and P01 grants.
Responsibilities will include: - Assisting with MRI data acquisition, analysis, and data management - Assisting with recruitment of both child and adult participants - Performing data analysis for ongoing and completed projects - Administering behavioral assessments and assisting with MRI scans
Requirements: - BA in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related field - Previous research experience with human populations
Additional Desired Skills: - Previous research experience with neuroimaging techniques and data analysis (EEG/ERP, structural and functional MRI, DTI) - Experience with AFNI, FSL, or SPM - Experience with E-PRIME, Presentation, and/or PsychoPy - Strong analytical skills and basic undergraduate statistics - Strong computer skills using Mac OS X and UNIX/Linux - Programming skills (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB, C/C++, JAVA) are highly desirable
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Steve Frost (frosts@haskins.yale.edu) with cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation. This position will remain open until filled; desired start date is on or before June 1, 2013. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. Haskins provides a vibrant research and learning environment, and actively supports skill development for all employees.
Haskins Laboratories is a private, non-profit research institute with a primary focus on speech, language, reading, and their biological basis. Haskins has long-standing, formal affiliations with the University of Connecticut and Yale University.
Haskins Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.