*Senior Research Technician Position**:* A neuroimaging research group
in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Emory
University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Senior
Research Specialist. This is a career-focused position in a lab with a
strong history of long-term employees. The current focus of the group is
in the neural basis of the genetic, environmental and developmental
bases of vulnerability to drug abuse and addiction.
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Job Description:* This person will be responsible for the collection,
analysis and archiving of the majority of the lab’s fMRI, DTI and
functional connectivity data. Other duties will include assisting in
protocol design, programming software for stimulus presentations and
instructing others in technical procedures. The administration and
maintenance of the laboratory’s computing resources including a RAID
cluster and tape back-up system will also be required. There will be
opportunity to write and edit material for publication, funding
proposals and to present findings at scientific meetings.
*Preferred Qualifications: *The ideal candidate should have knowledge of
neuroimaging techniques (e.g., fMRI, PET, DTI). Previous experience with
magnetic resonance imaging in humans would be desirable. Proficiency in
using and maintaining computer systems with UNIX, LINUX and Windows XP
operating systems and proven ability in mathematical and statistical
techniques, including programming for data analysis using packages such
as Matlab, SPSS, and SAS would be an advantage. Experience in applying
such computing skills in image analysis would be preferred. Previous
experience with neuroimaging analysis software (e.g., SPM, AFNI, FSL)
would be highly desirable. The candidate should also have proficient
knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Photoshop. Previous work
with human subjects would be desirable.
*Minimum Qualifications:* A bachelor's degree in a scientific field. Two
years of research experience.
Send resume and contact information to Dr. Clinton Kilts via email to
his administrative assistant Lisa Page [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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