Research Assistant Positions (2)Laboratory of Cognition and Emotion
beginning Summer 2017
Description:
The Laboratory of Cognition and Emotion in the Department of Psychology (www.lce.umd.edu) is seeking two talented and motivated undergraduate research assistants to aid in conducting fMRI experiments starting in the Summer 2017 semester. The individuals chosen for this position will assist with running fMRI experiments, learn about the process of research, read the literature in cognitive psychology and might also assist with data storage and analysis of data from interviews and surveys. The lab’s projects employ behavioral and functional MRI methods to study interactions between cognition and emotion/motivation. The specific project the research assistants will be working for involves topics related to decision making, risk taking, social interactions and motivation. Research assistants receive supervised training in a research laboratory and earn course credit.
Responsibilities:
-Acting as a confederate
-Data entry
-Data collection
-Opportunities to perform data analysis
-4 hour/week commitment
-1-semester commitment required
Qualifications:
-Minimum 3.0 GPA
-Strong communication and organizational skills
-Interest in cognitive psychology
How To Apply:
To apply, please email a copy of your resume along with times of availability to Dr. Livia Tomova at ltomova@umd.edu
