Research Assistant Positions with the Neurocognitive Development Lab

The Neurocognitive Development Lab, run by Dr. Tracy Riggins, at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking part-time Research Assistants to assist with data collection for an NIH-funded study of brain development, sleep, and memory in early childhood. 

This project, in collaboration with Dr. Rebeca Spencer (UMass, Amherst) will provide an opportunity to bridge domains of brain development, sleep science, and cognition. The lab broadly focuses on the co-development of the brain and memory in early childhood. We are particularly interested in mechanisms underlying sleep benefits to these domains and apply multiple tools to address these questions (MRI, EEG/polysomnography, behavioral assessments). See http://ncdl.umd.edu/ for more details.

Responsibilities: 

-Data collection and processing (MRI, EEG/polysomnography, behavioral assessments)
-Act as an MRI scanner buddy
-Brain data analysis and editing

Qualifications:
-Experience/ability to work with children and parents
-Weekly commitment of at least 6 hours
-Ability to work on weekends
-Access to reliable personal transportation (e.g., a car) preferred

How To Apply:

If interested in this position, please email a copy of your resume and a filled-out application https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ulYCQFhN2Pxvrx-jqOqbvVoR148efhHx/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=116920531816747334797&rtpof=true&sd=true to Zoe Sanders at zoesand@umd.edu