[FieldTrip] Research Assistant Position - New York University

[Ido Davidesco]

The Poeppel lab at NYU’s Psychology Department is currently seeking a
full-time Research Assistant for a National Science Foundation-funded project
called “brain-to-brain synchrony in the classroom”. The expected start date
for the position is Summer 2017. Application review will take place on a
rolling basis until the position is filled.



The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigators
(Prof. David Poeppel and Prof. Catherine Milne) to execute a complex
research protocol, which involves collecting EEG data from multiple
participants in a learning setting.



As part of the project, we are also developing an EEG-based neuroscience
curriculum for high schools.



Primary responsibilities include:

(1) Participant recruitment and testing;

(2) experimental paradigm development;

(3) management and analysis of behavioral and neural data;

(4) documenting and presenting study results;

(5) Project management and administration.



A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or other related fields,
and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are
required.



Other preferred qualifications include:

- Prior research experience

- Teaching and curriculum development experience

- Computational, statistical, and technical skills (e.g. Matlab, Python, R)
- Experience analyzing EEG and behavioral data



Starting date: Summer 2017



Click here
<http://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(17)30411-6> for
more information about the project.



To apply, please send your CV, a cover letter describing your interests and
relevant experience, and the contact information of three references to:
ido.davidesco at nyu.edu



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