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Our lab is developing tools for large-scale internet-based data collection to complement lab-based neuroscience studies, and we need some programmers to help us out. The plan is big data sets, big visualization, and open distribution.
For more information, please see: http://peellelab.org/cse
Positions are available this summer and next fall.
UPDATE 2013-04-11: We have now completed this job search and the position is no longer open. Thank you for your interest. Original post remains below.
We are hiring! Our lab is looking for a full-time research assistant to start this summer. The position involves collecting and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data. Previous experience doing this is not necessary; it is more important that you are conscientious, well-organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently. As the lab is still relatively small there will be even more opportunity to be involved with the research than in a larger lab. Please see below for more details.
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION
A full-time cognitive neuroscience research assistant position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Peelle in the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University in St. Louis. The lab uses human brain imaging to study how listeners understand speech, and the ways this changes with normal aging and hearing impairment. Position responsibilities will include the collection and analysis of both behavioral and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, and working closely with Dr. Peelle to implement experiments and apply for research funding. The position comes with many opportunities for growth and training and will provide a strong foundation for individuals interested in continuing their education in graduate or medical school.
Washington University is one of the nation’s leading institutions in both neuroscience and medical research, with three research-dedicated MRI scanners and a vibrant cognitive neuroscience community across the departments of Psychology, Radiology, Neurology, Biomedical Engineering, and Otolaryngology. The Department of Otolaryngology has over 100 years of history of leadership in the treatment of disorders of the ear, nose and throat in both adults and children, including pursuing the relationship between hearing and brain function.
Qualifications: Equivalent of Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or related field. The candidate must be detail oriented, able to work independently, and have strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience in any of the following is preferred: psychological testing, statistical analysis, graphic design, E-Prime, Linux/Unix, MATLAB, R, or computer programming.
The anticipated starting date for this job is July 1, 2013.
Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and
encourages applications from women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Fascinating research on how the brain processes music and rhythm, and the role of motor areas of the brain in beat perception. Interview with Dr. Jessica Grahn, a former colleague of mine at Cambridge, and now at the University of Western Ontario.
Sound Confessions is a fascinating and revealing blog written by a young woman who received a cochlear implant in 2012 at the age of 21. She's had a busy year:
I came into 2012 as a female human being.
I leave 2012 as a cyborg.
Granted, I don’t have super strength, the ability to fly, deathly laser beams, or retractable claws.
But I’m still a freaking cyborg!
I look forward to reading more!
UPDATE: We no longer have any positions open. Thank you for your interest.
The Peelle Lab is currently accepting undergraduate volunteers interested in gaining research experience. We are a brand new cognitive neuroscience lab in the Department of Otolaryngology, on the medical campus. Our research is focused on how the brain understands speech. To study this question we make use of both behavioral tests and neuroimaging tools such as structural and functional MRI. There are openings for several undergraduate researchers for Spring 2013. Background is not so important—most volunteers come from psychology, biomedical engineering, biology, linguistics, or computer science. Being independently motivated and excited about research, on the other hand, is critical! Exceptional students may have the opportunity to design their own research projects.
Helen Willis is a university student who has had bilateral cochlear implants since she was young. In this short documentary she speaks eloquently about both the challenge of living with reduced sensory input and the joy of life.
