Responsibilities:
-Conducting experiments with young children (including: recruiting, scheduling, and collection of polysomnography (PSG), and neuroimaging (MRI/fMRI) data -Preprocessing and analyzing data -Training and supervising undergraduate research assistants -Performing general administrative duties, including data management, lab web pages and participant recruiting systems -Programming scientific experiments and developing experimental stimuli -Assisting with IRB protocol creation and compliance -Conducting library searches and literature reviews to assist in manuscript preparation -Providing general support for the PI and other researchers in the laboratory including, but not limited to, purchasing and maintaining lab equipment Please note: the official payroll title at UMD for this position is "Faculty Specialist."
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field (e.g., psychology or neuroscience) -Reliable Transportation -Previous research experience with human participants (preferably with children and/or using fMRI, EEG, or PSG) -Ability to work independently -Keen attention to detail -Ability to interact warmly and professionally with parents and children. -Strong computational, organizational, managerial, problem-solving, and analytic skills are essential.
How To Apply:
The position is set to begin June 3, 2024. A 2-year commitment is required; third year is possible. Interested individuals should email a cover letter describing their background and future goals, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references to Lily Nolan at lnolan7@umd.edu. Please include all documents in a single pdf file and include your last name in the file (i.e., “LASTNAME.pdf”). Review of applications will begin February 20, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
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