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RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT, Children's Hospital Boston (Harvard Medical School); Developmental Medicine Center, Boston: Research Study Assistant to join the Gaab Lab www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab and assist with functional MRI and behavioral studies of cognition/child development. Main responsibilities include design and implementation of experiments, implementation and maintenance of analysis software, statistical analysis of psychophysical and neuroimaging data as well as technical support for lab personnel. Comfort with a heterogeneous computing environment (Linux/Unix, Mac, and Windows) as well as programming experience in MATLAB is required. Knowledge of psychological experiment software (E Prime, Presentation, etc.) is helpful. Advanced computer skills are highly desirable but not required. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable pre-existing interest in cognitive neuroscience as well as knowledge of neuroanatomy and statistics. Secondary responsibilities may include operation of MRI scanner and collection of behavioral data. Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and must like working with children. This position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study in cognitive science or neuroscience. Bachelor's Degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, math, or related field required. Start date July 1st 2009. Please email a cover letter and CV to [log in to unmask]