Fwd: Imaging Research Assistant Position Available

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.