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.
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Michael T. Treadway, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Emory University
mtreadway(a)emory.edu
p: 404.727.3166
c: 781.392.4145
http://tinyurl.com/TReADLab