RESEARCH ASSISTANTS -- The Center for Autism Research (CAR) at The
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking full-time clinical
research assistants to participate in cutting-edge neuroimaging studies
on normal and abnormal brain development in children and young adults
with autism spectrum disorders. RA candidates should have a strong
background in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, biomedical
engineering, computer science, or a related field. Previous
experience/knowledge in experimental psychology, autism, cognitive
science, statistics, computer programming, and/or functional MRI will be
viewed favorably. Minimum commitment is two years.
Successful applicants will have opportunities to participate in various
clinical and research experiences, including clinical rounds, seminar
presentations, and interactions with renowned research scientists,
clinicians and postdoctoral fellows. Selected RAs will be trained in
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and will work on studies of emotion
(e.g., arousal and emotion modulation), social perception (e.g., face
perception, prosody perception, mirror neurons), social cognition (e.g.,
semantic influences on perception, theory of mind), reward processing,
or any aspect of socio-emotional functioning potentially related to
autism. Daily tasks may vary from the design of experiments, recruitment
of subjects/patients, operation of experimental programs and paradigms
to the analysis and publication of results.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, statement of career
interests and objectives, and two names of references with knowledge of
your work and/or academic history. Applications may be e-mailed to
Robert Schultz at [log in to unmask] or sent to Robert Schultz, Center
for Autism Research, 3535 Market Street, Suite 860, Philadelphia, PA
19104. Start date is flexible and review of applications will continue
until the position is filled.
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS -- The Center for Autism Research at the Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), University of Pennsylvania is seeking
someone with a background in engineering and computer science to serve
as core support for a diverse research group focused on physiological
measurements of brain and behavior. This position represents a unique
opportunity to participate in an exciting area of brain research related
to autism and developmental disorders. Responsibilities will include
hardware and software support our ongoing MRI, EEG, EMG, skin
conductance, and eye-tracking research equipment. A clear record of
computer programming expertise is essential to this position. The ideal
candidate will be familiar with Matlab, C++, and Linux scripting
environments, all implemented within a hybrid Linux/Windows network. A
familiarly with both analog and digital signal processing is also highly
desirable. Responsibilities will include the development and
maintenance of advanced data collection systems, including multiple
platforms for eyetracking (including one housed within an MRI machine)
and electrophysiology (EEG/EMG/SCR amplifiers). In addition to
programming skills, it is essential that the candidate have electrical
engineering skills, including a working knowledge of computer hardware
and electronics and the ability to build, modify and link hardware
components for specific applications. Applicants should send a letter
of interest describing their background and skills, a resume, and copies
of their University transcripts to
Robert Schultz, PhD,
Center for Autism Research,
Department of Pediatrics,
Children's, Hospital of Philadelphia,
3535 Market Street, 8th floor, Suite 860,
Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Informal email inquires as well as applications by email will also be
accepted: [log in to unmask] A competitive salary, excellent benefits
and a stimulating work environment will be provided. CHOP is an equal
opportunity employer.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Social
Neuroscience, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Center for
Autism Research (CAR). We are seeking several MD or PhDs wanting a
research fellowship to do studies of emotions (e.g., arousal and emotion
modulation), social perception (e.g., face perception, prosody
perception, mirror neurons), social cognition (e.g., semantic
influences on perception, theory of mind), reward processing, or any
aspect of socio-emotional functioning potentially related to autism.
Work should include normative studies, as well as studies applied to
patient populations. Work can include fMRI, DTI, morphometrics, MEG,
eye tracking or electrophysiology (ERP, skin conductance, heart rate).
There is ample equipment and resources at CHOP and Univ. of Pennsylvania
to support each of these research activities including several Siemens
TIM trios, and a new research dedicated 3T Siemens Verio. As a leader
in the advancement of healthcare for children, CHOP integrates excellent
patient care, innovative research and quality professional education
into all of its programs. In 2007, U.S. News & World Report and Child
Magazine ranked it the best pediatric hospital in the United States for
the fifth consecutive year. The Center for Autism Research is a major
new initiative, drawing together expertise at Univ. of Pennsylvania to
support normative studies of social-emotional functioning as well as
translational research on basic mechanisms involved in autism. The
Center has more than a dozen affiliated faculty, as well as active
searches for 4 new tenure track faculty. The CAR works closely with the
Center for Applied Genomics and the Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory at
CHOP and the Centers for Cognitive Neuroscience and Functional Imaging
at UPenn. The appointment will be made for a period of 2 years, with
the possibility of an extension. Salary commensurate with current NIH
guidelines. Start date flexible. Contact: Bob Schultz, PhD @
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