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[AUDITORY] Multiple openings in music-based interventions at Northeastern University, Boston MA

(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 Postdoctoral Research Associate and a Research Assistant (both full-time benefits-eligible) to help with neuroscience studies on music as a form of brain stimulation for Alzheimer’s Disease. The Lab is part of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health (https://impactengines.northeastern.edu/ia/cbh/) at Northeastern University’s Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, and provides an intellectually vibrant environment for researchers who study the science of music, and its effects on brain and cognitive health.  

Both positions will involve designing and administering research protocols on music-based interventions for special populations such as persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders. Additional tasks involve collecting and analyzing behavioral, neuroimaging, and electrophysiological data, and writing and presenting scientific research. Motivated candidates will have opportunities to co-author manuscripts and to present research at conferences.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will additionally be developing innovative research programs around the topic of music and science, leading secondary data analyses, mentoring undergraduate students, and communicating and coordinating with senior researchers from different fields. 

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) a sample of academic writing, and
4) the names and contact information of 3-5 references.

All applications should be submitted online through Northeastern’s Workday site: 
RA: https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Research-Assistant-1_R109094
Postdoc: https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R108335
 
Minimum Qualifications 
•    Research Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or beyond in Neuroscience, Psychology, Music, Computer Science, Data Science, and/or a related field
•    Postdoctoral Research Associate: Ph.D. or equivalent in Neuroscience, Psychology, Music, Computer Science, Data Science, and/or a related field  

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Training in research methodology and quantitative data analysis
•    Interest in behavioral and neuroscience research and/or music perception and cognition
•    Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
•    Experience in developing research proposals and managing projects
•    Ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple senior researchers from different fields
•    Detail-oriented
•    Able to work well both independently on a self-directed basis and in a team
•    Strong quantitative skills 
•    Prior human subjects and neuroimaging and/or neurophysiology research experience preferred
•    Experience with Unix, Matlab, Max/MSP, Python preferred


Additional Information
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.




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Psyche Loui, PhD (she/her/hers)
Associate Professor of Creativity and Creative Practice
Department of Music
College of Arts, Media and Design
Northeastern University
Tel: 1(617)373-6588
Office: ISEC 624
Mailbox: ISEC 129
360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
https://web.northeastern.edu/mindlab/
http://www.psycheloui.com