Iraqi-Afghan Head Injury Study
Research Assistant Positions Available
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Starting Date: Fall, 2007
We are seeking 2-3 research assistants (RAs) with a strong interest in cognitive psychology,
computer science, biomedical engineering, or neuropsychological assessment and research with
humans. Exceptional candidates with other areas of interest (e.g., speech pathology; nursing) will
be considered. The RA positions will be located at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda,
Maryland. The Iraqi-Afghan Head Injury Study will conduct research in the following areas:
Planning, Reasoning, Social Cognition and the Human Prefrontal Cortex; and Functional
Neuroplasticity, using cognitive science and neuropsychological methods. Both normal volunteer
and patients with penetrating brain injuries and brain trauma due to blast injuries will be studied.
The duration of the position is expected to be 3-4 years.
The Cognitive Neuroscience RA position includes tutorial training in neurobehavioral
assessment and diagnostics, intensive experience in experimental and clinical neuropsychological
assessment, participation in clinical rounds and seminar presentations, and the development of an
original research project. RA candidates must have at least a Bachelor's Degree. In addition to
testing responsibilities, the incumbent is also responsible for some training of students and new
fellows, patient and normal volunteer contacts, database management, and execution of Iraqi-
Afghan study research guidelines. Salary for this position is competitive and dependent upon
education level and work experience. Interested candidates should send a resume, statement of
career interests and objectives, and three letters of recommendation to:
Jordan Grafman, Ph.D., Chief
Cognitive Neuroscience Section
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
Building 10, Room 5C205
10 Center Drive; MSC 1440
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1440
Phone: 301-496-0220
FAX: 301-480-2909
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