Research Assistant Position - Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric
Research (
http://www.rfmh.org/nki/)
Applications are currently being invited for 2-year research assistant
positions available at the Nathan S. Kline Institute (NKI) starting this
summer. The NKI makes use of innovative MRI-based imaging approaches to
characterize brain maturation across the lifespan, with a particular
focus on understanding the impact of psychiatric illnesses on
maturational and aging processes
(
http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/indi/enhanced/). Additionally, the
NKI is dedicated to the support of open-datasharing initiatives, such as
the 1000 Functional Connectomes Project and the International
Neuroimaging Data-sharing Initiative (INDI;
http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/ ). The NKI fosters a collaborative
environment where research assistants have the opportunity to gain
excellent clinical and research experience, with the potential for
publication. Salary is competitive and benefits include health, vision,
and dental.
Responsibilities will include MRI scanning, assisting with behavioral
and psychiatric assessment, file-handling, scripting (Python, Matlab),
imaging quality control and processing, data-analysis, and assisting in
coordinating data-sharing initiatives . Applicants should have a B.S. or
B.A. in computer sciences, engineering, neuroscience, psychology or
other related scientific fields. The ideal candidates will have prior
research experience, strong interpersonal skills, strong written and
oral communication, and the ability to work as a member of a team as
well as independently. Technical skills are a plus, but not required.
We are accepting applications and interviewing immediately.
Start date: Summer, 2012
Please contact Dr. Michael Milham (mmilham(a)nki.rfmh.org). Please attach
a resume or CV, including the names of 3 references, to your inquiry.