Research Assistant/Lab Manager

Computational Psychiatry Unit
Department of Neuroscience and Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX

Applications are invited for a full-time research assistant / lab manager position in the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu
(http://pchiu.cpu.bcm.edu) and Dr. Brooks King-Casas
(http://bkcasas.cpu.bcm.edu) in the Computational Psychiatry Unit, Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, at Baylor College of Medicine. Projects in the labs are highly interdisciplinary and combine methods from experimental and clinical psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics with functional neuroimaging to investigate brain function in healthy and psychiatric populations. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in fMRI, neuroeconomics, cognitive / social neuroscience, or clinical psychology as preparation for graduate school or medical school.

Research assistants are an essential part of the scientific team and play a lead role in participant recruitment & assessment, study implementation & coordination, data processing, database management, and grant/manuscript preparation. Training and supervision are provided for all aspects of the job.

Minimum requirements for the position include 1) a BA/BS in psychology, biology, bioengineering, computer science, or related field, 2) attention to detail, and 3) two years’ research experience. Proficiency with MATLAB, statistical analysis, and/or experience with web development are a plus.

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV/resume, and at least two letters of reference. All materials may be sent via email.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately, and will end when the position is filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Expected start dates are flexible around June 1, 2010. Baylor College of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Address inquiries and applications to:
James Sharp
Computational Psychiatry Unit
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston TX 77030
jsharp@cpu.bcm.edu