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ASSOCIATE IN RESEARCH/PROGRAMMER POSITION IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING. Full-time associate in research/programmer position in the laboratory of Roberto Cabeza (http://www.cabezalab.org/) at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience of Duke University (http://www.mind.duke.edu/). fMRI scanning is conducted at the nearby Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (http://www.biac.duke.edu/), which includes state-of-the-art 3T and 4T scanners fully dedicated to fMRI research. fMRI research topics include episodic memory processes(e.g., relational memory, emotional memory, autobiographical memory), comparisons between episodic memory and other cognitive functions (e.g., attention, perception), and the effects of healthy and pathological aging.
Responsibilities will include programming, running, and analyzing data from behavioral and neuroimaging memory experiments using SPM and locally developed software; developing new neuroimaging analysis software (using Matlab); and maintaining lab infrastructure (e.g., the lab website). The RA will be encouraged to engage in the full range of intellectual opportunities available to members of the Duke Neuroscience community. Qualifications: B.S./B.A. or equivalent with background in psychology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, computer science, or related field. All candidates should have computer programming skills. Knowledge of statistics and working familiarity with MATLAB and SPM are desirable qualifications. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Two-year commitment is requested. Send CV and a cover letter including salary requirements and visa status to [log in to unmask].
-- Christy Logan Krupa, Ph.D. Associate in Research Cabeza Lab Center for Cognitive Neuroscience Duke University (919) 668-5262 www.cabezalab.org