JOBS: Penn State, Department of Psychology (Cognitive Aging & Neuroimaging Lab)

Research Assistant / Lab Manager
Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging Lab
Department of Psychology
Penn State

The Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging (CAN) Lab at Penn State is hiring a full time Research Assistant/Lab Manager. The lab employs both behavioral and neuroimaging methods, including diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and functional MRI (fMRI) to explore the interaction of cognitive and neural processes involved in cognitive control and episodic memory (including item memory, false memories and source memories) across the lifespan. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the recruitment of both young and older research participants, maintaining the participant database, behavioral testing and fMRI scanning, data processing and data analysis. Typically requires an Associate's degree or higher (B.S. or B.A. preferred) preferably in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, biomedical engineering, or related fields plus one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate should also have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with programming skills (e.g., MATLAB), and analysis of fMRI data (e.g., SPM8) and other administrative skills (e.g., network administration) is a plus. Scanning will take place on a Siemen's Magnetom Trio 3T scanner located at the Social and Life and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (SLEIC) on the Penn State campus (http://www.imaging.psu.edu/). Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of re-funding. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and the names/contact information of three professional references to Dr. Nancy Dennis at nad12@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled. Information on the CANLab can be found at http://canlab.psych.psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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Nancy A. Dennis, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University
520 Moore Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802
(office) 814.865.1712
(fax) 814.863.7002
nad12@psu.edu
http://psych.la.psu.edu/directory/faculty-bios/dennis.html