RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION

We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant/Lab Manager. The successful candidate, who will work with the two RA/Lab Managers currently in the lab, will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects, using a range of methodological approaches (see Research). S/he will have responsibility for various aspects of research and laboratory management and organization, including working with other lab members in preparing and managing grants and IRB protocols; helping manage and upgrade the lab's computers; writing and upgrading lab-specific computer programs for data processing; creating experimental stimuli; setting up and running experiments; performing statistical analyses; carrying out background research; and helping to write papers for publication. Minimum requirements for the position include a B.A. or B.S., with a significant amount of coursework or research experience in language, cognition, neuroscience, computer science, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with UNIX and Windows is highly desirable, as is programming experience and a strong aptitude and experience in math or statistics. A car is preferable because subject testing is conducted at multiple sites. The candidate must be extremely energetic, hard-working, organized, efficient and responsible, and be able to work with a diverse group of people.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION

The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to be involved in a number of different projects, using a variety of methodological approaches (see Research), and to carry out her/his own studies related to lab interests. Minimum requirements for the position include a Ph.D. and background in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, theoretical linguistics or a related field; research experience investigating the neurocognition of language; and expertise in two or more of the following: ERPs, fMRI, MEG, adult-onset disorders, developmental disorders, psycholinguistic behavioral techniques, statistics, molecular techniques. We are particularly interested in candidates with a substantial background in, and an aptitude for, experimental design and statistics. Excellent writing skills, a strong publication record, and previous demonstration of funding will all be considered advantageous. Candidates must have completed all PhD degree requirements prior to starting the position.

FOR BOTH POSITIONS

To allow for sufficient time to learn new skills and to be productive, candidates for both positions should ideally be available to work for three years. Interested candidates should email Marco Piñeyro (map89@georgetown.edu) their CV and up to 3 publications (or other writing samples, for RA applicants), and have 3 recommenders email him their recommendations directly. Consideration of applicants will begin immediately, and will end when the positions are filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Both positions are NIH-funded. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The positions include health benefits.