[FieldTrip] Fwd: postdoc and research assistant position available in Center for Sleep and Cognition

[Roy Cox]

hello all,

A postdoc position and RA position are now available in the Center for
Sleep and Cognition (PI: Robert Stickgold). Feel free to forward these ads
to anyone that may be interested.

Best,

Roy Cox

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*Postdoctoral position in Stickgold lab*

Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral position at the
Center for Sleep and Cognition (sleepandcognition.org
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PI Robert Stickgold, The position is for two years, with possible extension
contingent on funding. The lab is at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center /
Harvard Medical School, in Boston.

Research in the lab is focused on the role of sleep in memory
consolidation, with current projects investigating emotional memory, memory
integration, the algorithms of memory prioritization/selection for
consolidation, and the mechanistic role of neural oscillations in these
processes. Approaches include targeted memory reactivation, time-frequency
analyses of learning- and sleep-associated oscillatory activity, and
computational modeling.

The lab is also interested in deficits in these processes associated with
sleep disorders as well as a range of psychiatric and neurological
disorders. A current study, in collaboration with Dara Manoach and Matcheri
Keshavan, investigates memory consolidation deficits in patients with
schizophrenia.

Facilities include two fully equipped sleep rooms for measuring
high-density EEG/PSG and several units for behavioral testing. Access to
several clinical populations is possible.

A PhD in psychology or neuroscience (or a related discipline) and a strong
research background are required. The following are beneficial: experience
with EEG measurements/analyses, experience running behavioral experiments,
programming skills, and strong statistical and quantitative skills.

Please send your CV and a brief statement of research interest to Elaine
Parr: mparr at bidmc.harvard.edu. Applications will be reviewed until the
position is filled. Start date is flexible.

*Research assistant position in Stickgold lab*

The Center for Sleep and Cognition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
is seeking a college graduate with strong organizational and interpersonal
skills as a full time research assistant for projects investigating sleep
and memory consolidation. If hired, you will be responsible for screening
subjects for participation in experimental studies, enrolling subjects into
these studies, administering cognitive tests, and recording the overnight
sleep of subjects. This includes actively monitoring subjects’ sleep in the
sleep laboratory. You will be expected to work closely with the Principal
Investigator, lab mates, and collaborators on all aspects of the project.
Training in recording sleep EEGs, behavioral test administration, and data
analysis will be provided. Administrative duties will include helping to
maintain accurate records, and assist with grant applications, human
subject applications, and publications. Some computer programming
experience is an asset, as is a high level of comfort with novel computer
applications and environments.

A bachelor’s degree and prior research experience are required. A
background in psychology, statistics, and neuroscience, as well as a prior
mentored research project would be preferred. You must be mature and
responsible, with excellent oral and written communication skills. You must
be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, juggle and
prioritize multiple tasks, feel comfortable working with clinical and
non-clinical study populations, and seek assistance when appropriate.

This is an excellent research opportunity for someone bound for graduate
school in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or medicine. Position is
available immediately. A two-year commitment is required. Please send a
resume, (unofficial) transcript, writing sample, and contact information
for three references to Elaine Parr: mparr at bidmc.harvard.edu.
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