Research Assistant Position
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Full-time
University of Maryland
Department of Psychology
Dr. Tracy Riggins and Dr. Elizabth Redcay Lab
Description:
Dr. Tracy Riggins and Dr. Elizabeth Redcay in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland College Park are seeking a full-time Research Assistant beginning June 2014. Research in our labs investigates the development of higher order cognitive abilities (such as memory, social cognition, and executive function) with a particular emphasis on memory using functional magnetic resonance imaging. See www.ncdl.umd.edu and www.dscn.umd.edu for more details.
Responsibilities:
(1) conducting experiments with young children and adults (including: recruiting, scheduling, and data collection); (2) analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data; (3) training and supervising undergraduate research assistants; (4) performing general administrative duties, including data management and maintenance of budgets, lab web pages and participant recruiting systems; (5) programming scientific experiments and developing experimental stimuli, (6) assisting with IRB protocol creation and compliance, (7) conducting library searches and literature reviews to assist in manuscript preparation; and (8) providing general support for the PI and other researchers in the
laboratory including, but not limited to, purchasing and maintaining lab equipment.
Qualifications:
Recommended background and skills include: Bachelors degree in a related scientific field (e.g., psychology or neuroscience); previous research experience with human subjects (preferably using fMRI); the ability to work independently; keen attention to detail; and the ability to interact warmly and professionally with parents and children. Strong computational, organizational, managerial, problem-solving, and analytic skills are essential. This is a full-time position with benefits and has a 2-year minimum commitment with the possibility of renewal. This position is contingent on availability of funding.
How To Apply:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should email a cover letter describing their background and future goals, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references directly to Tracy Riggins, Ph.D. at riggins@umd.edu.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Full-time University of Maryland
Department of Psychology
Dr. Tracy Riggins and Dr. Elizabth Redcay Lab
Description:
Dr. Tracy Riggins and Dr. Elizabeth Redcay in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland College Park are seeking a full-time Research Assistant beginning June 2014. Research in our labs investigates the development of higher order cognitive abilities (such as memory, social cognition, and executive function) with a particular emphasis on memory using functional magnetic resonance imaging. See www.ncdl.umd.edu and www.dscn.umd.edu for more details.
Responsibilities:
(1) conducting experiments with young children and adults (including: recruiting, scheduling, and data collection); (2) analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data; (3) training and supervising undergraduate research assistants; (4) performing general administrative duties, including data management and maintenance of budgets, lab web pages and participant recruiting systems; (5) programming scientific experiments and developing experimental stimuli, (6) assisting with IRB protocol creation and compliance, (7) conducting library searches and literature reviews to assist in manuscript preparation; and (8) providing general support for the PI and other researchers in the
laboratory including, but not limited to, purchasing and maintaining lab equipment.
Qualifications:
Recommended background and skills include: Bachelors degree in a related scientific field (e.g., psychology or neuroscience); previous research experience with human subjects (preferably using fMRI); the ability to work independently; keen attention to detail; and the ability to interact warmly and professionally with parents and children. Strong computational, organizational, managerial, problem-solving, and analytic skills are essential. This is a full-time position with benefits and has a 2-year minimum commitment with the possibility of renewal. This position is contingent on availability of funding.
How To Apply:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should email a cover letter describing their background and future goals, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references directly to Tracy Riggins, Ph.D. at riggins@umd.edu.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
