MEG Laboratory Manager Position at the University of Maryland

Applications are solicited for the position of MEG Laboratory Manager at the University of Maryland, College Park. This person will play a leading role in the operation of an MEG facility managed by the Department of Linguistics (http://ling.umd.edu) but serving researchers from many departments. The person will be trained as an expert user and will guide other users, coordinate resources, and manage the smooth daily operation of the lab. The person will also help to coordinate the relocation of the lab to the new Maryland Neuroimaging Center. Opportunities to participate in research projects and a range of other intellectual activities in language and cognitive neuroscience. Previous lab experience preferred. Prior experience with MEG is a plus but is not required. 1 year initial appointment, with the possibility of extension. 

Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining relevant background and interests, including potential faculty mentors; current CV; writing sample; names and contact information for 3 referees. Letters are not needed for the initial application. All application materials should be submitted electronically. Materials should be submitted to lab co-directors Colin Phillips (Linguistics, [log in to unmask]) and Jonathan Simon (Electrical Engineering, [log in to unmask]). 

The Department of Linguistics has facilities for testing of infants, children and adults, 2 eye-tracking labs, ERP and MEG labs. The department is part of a vibrant language science community of 200 researchers across 10 departments. College Park is a suburb of Washington DC (a 20-minute subway ride away).