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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Research Assistant Position<br>
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START DATE: April 2018 - Summer 2018.<br>
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JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a full time Research Assistant to
assist with all aspects of our cognitive neuroscience and psycholinguistic
research. Our lab is interested in where and when the brain is activated during
language processing in healthy individuals and in patients with schizophrenia.
For more information about what we do, see:
<a href="http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/kuperberglab/">http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/kuperberglab/</a>. The responsibilities of this
position are varied and involve the coordination of all aspects of research
projects, including collecting and analyzing neuroimaging (fMRI, MEG, ERP)
data, statistical analysis, scientific manuscript writing, and maintaining the
day-to-day operations of the lab.<span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In addition to the intellectual reward, the position
would give the holder experience of research in experimental psychology,
cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistics, clinical applications, as well as
database and program management. This is an ideal research opportunity for
someone bound for graduate school in cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistics or
cognitive psychology. Our lab has sites at both Tufts University (Medford, MA)
and the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging (Charlestown, MA), both of which
are easily accessible from Boston, MA.<span></span></p>
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS: <span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>B.A., B.Sc. degree in Experimental Psychology,
Linguistics, computer science, or a closely related field.<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Strong interest in how language is processed in
the brain.<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Very strong quantitative and analytic skills and
comfort with programs such as Excel and Powerpoint.<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Some research experience with statistics and
familiarity with statistical analysis software such as SPSS or R.<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Very strong organizational skills: Must be
self-motivated, resourceful, very organized; able to multi-task and prioritize.<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Strong computational skills and some programming
experience (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB) and familiarity with Linux/Unix
environments and bash/shell scripting. <span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Ability to work well in teams, with strong
communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>A two-year time commitment is requested.<span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Previous experience on ERP data collection and analysis<span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
Tufts University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Full-time employees receive full benefits.<br>
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TO APPLY:<span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please complete our online application, link: <a href="https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aVGFWPmGGPnsovj">https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aVGFWPmGGPnsovj</a><span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please direct any technical questions regarding the
application to Lena Warnke at <a href="mailto:lena.warnke@tufts.edu">lena.warnke@tufts.edu</a><span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">All other questions regarding the application should be
sent to Dr. Gina Kuperberg at <a href="mailto:GKuperberg@mgh.harvard.edu">GKuperberg@mgh.harvard.edu</a><span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Lab website: <a href="http://kuperberglab.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/">http://kuperberglab.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/</a><span></span></p>
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