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(Apologies for multiple postings) Dear all,
The Music, Imaging, and Neural Dynamics Lab (web.northeastern.edu/mindlab) at Northeastern University, Boston, MA, is looking to hire a full-time benefits-eligible Research Assistant to
help with ongoing research projects. The Lab is part of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health (https://web.northeastern.edu/cbhlab/) at Northeastern University’s Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (https://www.northeastern.edu/isec/), and
provides an intellectually vibrant environment for researchers who study the science of music, and its effects on brain and cognitive health.
The Research Assistant will be responsible for designing and administering research protocols, recruiting and scheduling participants, collecting and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data, and writing and presenting scientific research. Motivated
candidates will be invited to be co-authors on manuscripts and to present research at conferences.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or beyond in Neuroscience, Psychology, Music, Computer Science, Statistics, and/or a related field.
• Interest in behavioral and neuroscience research and/or music perception and cognition.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Able to work well both independently on a self-directed basis and in a team.
• Strong quantitative skills .
• 2 years of human subjects and neuroimaging research experience preferred.
• Experience with Unix, Matlab, Max/MSP, Python preferred.
Additional information
To apply, please visit https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/58148. Applicants should send: 1) a letter of application addressing the selection criteria and indicating how their
background and expertise fit with the specific needs of the lab; 2) a curriculum vitae or resume; 3) an academic transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable); 4) a sample of academic writing, and 5) the names and contact information of 3 references. All
applications should be submitted online.
Psyche Loui, PhD
Assistant Professor of Creativity and Creative Practice
Department of Music
College of Arts, Media and Design
Northeastern University
Office: ISEC 624
Tel: 1(617)373-6588
Mailing address: 351 RY
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5000
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