A research assistant position will be available starting late spring/ summer of 2015 in the Translational Research in Affective Disorders Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at Emory University (http://tinyurl.com/TReADLab). The position will focus on implementation of a new NIMH-funded study using functional and neurochemical imaging to examine mechanisms of reinforcement learning in depression. Responsibilities will include assisting with all aspects of research (designing/programming experiments, recruiting/running participants, analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data), grant and IRB administration. This is an excellent position for anyone seeking research experience and training in clinical and cognitive neuroscience before applying to graduate programs.

Necessary skills/qualifications: A bachelor's degree or higher in cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, psychology, math, biology, or other related field. Strong computer programming skills (especially MATLAB and/or Python) are required. Candidate should be self-motivated, independent, and reliable. Strong organizational and communication skills are also essential. Prior experience in human affective, clinical or cognitive neuroscience (e.g., conducting and analyzing fMRI or MRI studies), behavioral experiment administration, IRB management, or clinical interviewing experience will all be viewed positively, but are not required. The position is for a two-year commitment.

Interested parties should email a CV, names of relevant professional references, and a brief statement of interest. Start date is flexible.