Summer Research Assistant Positions with The Shackman Lab

The Affective & Translational Neuroscience Lab (ATNL), directed by Dr. Alex Shackman, is 
looking for highly motivated undergraduates who can dedicate 10 hours/week, plan to remain in the lab for several semesters, and are ready for vibrant science discussions during the lab’s journal clubs. 

Description:

The overarching mission of the lab is to have a deep impact on the fields of affective and clinical/translational neuroscience. To that end, on-going projects are aimed at understanding the neurobiology of fear and anxiety and its role in the development and maintenance of adult anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse. This position will provide opportunities to gain experience with participant recruitment and data collection via neuroimaging (fMRI) for several on-going research projects. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a competitive research record in preparation for Graduate School and/or gain valuable work experience applicable to various careers.

Responsibilities:

-Participant recruitment
-Assistance with fMRI data collection (using Presentation software)
-Work with fMRI viewing and editing software to create brain masks and images
-Miscellaneous laboratory administrative tasks
-Opportunities to contribute to poster presentations and/or manuscripts
-10 hours per week time commitment

Qualifications/Requirements:

-Must be a major in Psychology, Neurobiology/Neuroscience, or a related field
-Highly motivated to pursue a Ph.D.
-Flexible availability on evenings and weekends
-Strong communication skills and professionalism
-Detail-oriented

How To Apply:
Please complete this application and submit to Dominique Ewing (dewing1@umd.edu) by May 19th at 11:59pm.