*Neuroimaging Researcher Position*
*Center for Mind and Brain, University of California, Davis*
The Human Experiences and Affective Development Lab directed by Dr. Amanda Guyer (http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/labs/Guyer)at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for an Assistant Specialist position. The Specialist series is used for academic appointees who are engaged in research in specialized areas and who do not have any teaching responsibilities. The position will be full-time and for 2 years.
*Our research*: The successful candidate will work on NIMH-funded studies investigating behavioral and neural correlates of social and non-social information processing and the development of depression in adolescents. Multiple methods of inquiry are used, including functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), physiological measures (e.g., heart rate variability), computer-based tasks, and questionnaires. Multiple waves of data collection are currently underway.
*Responsibilities: *Assisting in collecting, processing, and analyzing fMRI data; Managing MRI data processing and storage infrastructure; Maintaining lab servers; Providing technical support; Training lab members. Involvement in data dissemination (e.g., publications) is also expected.
*Requirements: *(1) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, or related field is required at a minimum; (2) Experience conducting MRI research including processing and analysis of functional and structural MRI data with AFNI, SPM, FSL, etc; (3) Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment; (4) Experience with Matlab, Python, shell scripting programming. The ideal candidate will be an independently minded researcher with strong programming, analytical, and organizational skills applicable to fMRI data.
To apply, please send a cover letter of interest and resume/CV (provide the names of 3 references) to aeguyer@ucdavis.edu mailto:aeguyer@ucdavis.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. The likely start date will be in January 2014. Starting salary is $40,920. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Amanda E. Guyer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Human Ecology
Faculty Researcher, Center for Mind & Brain
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
530-297-4445 (CMB Office)
530-297-4400 (CMB Fax)
530-754-0199 (Campus Office)
aeguyer@ucdavis.edu mailto:aeguyer@ucdavis.edu
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Gary Green