26 Jul
2012
26 Jul
'12
10:46 a.m.
FYI
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Seeking applicants for a full time technical research assistant position
starting immediately to assist in a study of higher cognition in
adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. The RA will
work closely with Dr. Marjorie Solomon in a dynamic and friendly
environment on a variety of projects involving fMRI studies with healthy
and autistic subjects. Main responsibilities will be maintenance of lab
fMRI scripts and analysis, fMRI scanning, library research and data
analysis, assistance with grant and manuscript preparation, and project
management. The scope of responsibilities is broad and may also include
subject recruitment, subject assessment using neuropsychological and
cognitive neuroscience methods, protocol scoring for assessment
sessions, and supervision of undergraduate volunteers as required.
Individuals majoring in psychology, neuroscience, computer science and
engineering are encouraged to apply. Strong technical skills required.
Previous experience in neuroimaging and programming as well as
familiarity with Matlab and SPM preferred. This is an ideal position for
someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in cognitive
neuroscience or a clinical discipline drawing upon this area of basic
science. We are looking for a one- to two-year commitment. We offer a
competitive package of salary and benefits, including reduced tuition
for courses at UC Davis as well as a career development workshop within
the lab. Submit application by email and include a cover letter, CV
including GPA, list of relevant coursework or transcript, and references.
Marjorie Solomon
marjorie.solomon(a)ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
<mailto:marjorie.solomon@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu>
Wonja Fairbrother
Junior Specialist
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
U.C. Davis Medical Center
M.I.N.D. Institute
2825 50th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916-703-0339 <tel:916-703-0339>