[Freesurfer] Several open positions at Harvard University: Research Coordinator and 2-3 Research Assistants

2021-04-27 Thread Gaab, Nadine
The Gaab Lab 
(http://secure-web.cisco.com/1i5_mEfuDXw4ZnX2b7Yr6ifS53LF6292DEznzfT-RFDAW2FsnflTsNkP9XZ6Yb8OMfdPUA0JbO2EXaFDf8diQpv28nnYIxx1SmMywsQiRlmGGf1GdrN15QUC6J78wpxE5aJPNcpqbe1ubgOsSYChzGTUGaC5D9LRdRRcwPVeQyByqQAtPD4zOapqgcAMTfZdYi24Xru7VC_TFrQ5_Wwa1A_8JNPGwyqM5thcssmj94HDXXIfyHT9ZH4OD-UGgx0g-CzEtrzxkXwo-oVj5HWd_NA/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaablab.com)
 at Harvard works at the intersection of neuroscience, education, EdTech, and 
policy. We focus on typical/atypical learning trajectories with a special focus 
on language and reading development and the role of the environment in shaping 
these trajectories. We are seeking a full-time Lab Coordinator to oversee the 
daily operations of the lab AND 2-3 research assistants


  1.  The Lab Coordinator will be responsible for:


  *   Organization and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
  *   Coordinating the day-to-day running of the lab: developing and overseeing 
project timelines, coordinating in-person and virtual meeting logistics, 
preparing agendas, assembling meeting materials, documenting meetings, acting 
as the administrative contact to all stakeholders, managing correspondence, 
managing contact information, developing and maintaining methods for organizing 
information including files, databases, and other systems
  *   Preparation of IRB documentation and submissions in conjunction with the 
Principal Investigator and/or other members of the research team
  *   Serving as a member of the Leadership Team: coordinating the activities 
of the various national and international project work streams, supporting and 
managing logistics of professional development learning opportunities
  *   Supporting researchers with implementing research activities
  *   Management of the lab budget and other financial administrative tasks
  *   Coordination of hiring and temporary payroll of graduate students, staff, 
or temps
  *   Supervising and coordinating the work of support staff, students, 
interns, and temps
  *   Will have an opportunity to contribute to stimuli design, data analyses 
and/or publications

To qualify, you must have: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, 
cognitive science, neuroscience, education, or a related field and three years 
of relevant work experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, 
office organization, attention to detail and use of current technologies is a 
must. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with 
faculty, students, and administrators at all levels is required. Demonstrable 
pre-existing interest in cognitive neuroscience and/or education research 
desired. This position demands initiative and the ability to work flexibly on 
multiple tasks simultaneously under minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated 
and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment. Start will be ASAP. We 
will prioritize applicants who are interested in a two-year commitment. All 
interested applicants should email a resume/CV and cover letter to 
gaab...@gse.harvard.edu with the subject line 
"Lab Coordinator Position"


  1.  The Research Assistants will be responsible for:

  *   MRI/fMRI scanning and behavioral testing of young children, infants, and 
their parents in-person and in virtual settings
  *   Subject recruitment, scheduling and assessments for various research 
studies, which may include close interaction with or conducted in schools and 
daycare centers in the Boston area and in national/international settings
  *   Implementation and maintenance of analysis software
  *   Preparation of IRB documentation and submissions in conjunction with the 
Principal Investigator and/or other members of the research team
  *   Conducting data collection activities and preparing analytical reports 
regarding results of studies
  *   Will have an opportunity to contribute to stimuli design, data analyses 
and/or publications

To qualify, you must have: A Bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive 
science, neuroscience, education, or a related field and two years of relevant 
work experience (relevant coursework may count towards experience). Comfort 
with a heterogeneous computing environment (Linux/Unix, Mac, and Windows) as 
well as some programming experience preferred; knowledge of psychological 
experiment software (E Prime, Presentation, etc.) and/or fMRI analyses software 
very helpful. Demonstrable pre-existing interest in cognitive neuroscience 
desired; knowledge of neuroanatomy or statistics extremely helpful. Prior 
experience working with infants and small children (e.g., in a preschool 

[Freesurfer] Research Assistant Position (infant/pediatric MR imaging) Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

2019-09-18 Thread Gaab, Nadine
The Gaab Lab (www.gaablab.com) is looking for a Clinical Research Assistant II 
to assist with all study phases of functional and structural MRI for our 
longitudinal infant MRI study. This position is ideal for anyone considering 
future graduate study in cognitive (developmental) neuroscience, computer 
science, cognitive science or neuroscience. This Clinical Research Assistant II 
will be responsible for: Subject recruitment for pediatric research studies 
which will include close interaction with schools and daycare centers in the 
Boston area. Scheduling of pediatric (infant) research subjects. Maintaining of 
database, implementing and maintaining of analysis software; pediatric testing 
(including MRI/fMRI scanning of young children, infants, and their parents) and 
data analyses (psychometrics, psychophysics and functional magnetic imaging), 
stimuli design and administrative work (e.g., preparation of internal review 
board proposals). Under general supervision coordinating activities of daily 
operations of clinical research studies. Screening, consenting, recruiting, and 
selecting patients for studies. Preparing IRB and/or CCI documentation and 
submissions in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and/or other members 
of the research team. Conducting data collection activities and preparing 
analytical reports regarding results of studies. Assisting in writing articles 
and summary papers for various publications.

To qualify, you must have: A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, psychology, 
cognitive science, neuroscience, math, or related field required and one year 
of relevant work experience. Comfort with a heterogeneous computing environment 
(Linux/Unix, Mac, and Windows) as well as some programming experience 
preferred; knowledge of psychological experiment software (E Prime, 
Presentation, etc.) and/or fMRI analyses software helpful. Demonstrable 
pre-existing interest in cognitive neuroscience desired; knowledge of 
neuroanatomy or statistics helpful. Prior experience working with infants and 
small children (e.g. in a preschool or daycare setting or within a research 
project) will be a plus. Must be self-motivated and able to work in a 
fast-paced, changing environment and must like working with children. Boston 
Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, 
including a rotating days/evenings and week-end schedule, affordable health, 
vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement 
Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and 
discounted rates on T-passes (50% off). Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal 
Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive 
consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, 
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran 
status or disability.

Please apply through the Boston Children’s Hospital job portal. The ReqID is 
52838BR​: http://www.childrenshospital.org/career-opportunities

"Nothing in science has any value to society if it is not communicated." Anne 
Roe (1904-1991)

Nadine Gaab, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Department of Medicine/Division of Developmental Medicine
Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience
Mail stop code: BCH3178
1 Autumn Street (Office 643); Boston, MA 02115
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu
phone: 857-218-3021
www.gaablab.com
www.bostonearlyliteracyscreener.com
Twitter: Nadine Gaab (@GaabLab)


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[Freesurfer] Postdoctoral Position at Boston/Children’s Hospital & Harvard Medical School ///pediatric neuroimaging {Disarmed}

2017-05-23 Thread Gaab, Nadine
Postdoctoral Position at Boston/Children’s Hospital & Harvard Medical School

The GaabLab (gaablab.com) at the Laboratories of Cognitive 
Neuroscience at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School invites 
applications for a post-doctoral associate position in the area of 
developmental cognitive neuroscience/pediatric (f)MRI. The candidate will be 
expected to oversee the analysis of pediatric and infant (f)MRI experiments, 
analyze behavioral and (f)MRI data, develop new analysis tools, prepare 
manuscripts for publication, and participate in conferences. The current 
projects in the lab aim to characterize trajectories of early structural, 
functional and metabolic brain development in infants and young children. 
Participant populations include infants/young children who grow up in adverse 
environments, young children exposed to alcohol in uterus or children with a 
genetic or behavioral risk to develop language-based learning disabilities.  
The successful applicant should have a doctoral degree in a field related to 
developmental cognitive neuroscience (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, 
neuroscience, psychology, developmental psychology, medicine) or a background 
in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science. The 
successful applicant must possess excellent English verbal and written 
communication skills. Applicants are expected to have a very strong research 
background in the design and analysis of functional brain-imaging experiments. 
Experience with (f)MRI analyses programs (e.g., SPM, FSL, Freesurfer, AFNI) a 
must. Programming skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) are desirable and experience 
with MVPA or connectivity analyses a plus. Experience with the analysis of 
pediatric neuroimaging data sets and language and reading research are useful. 
Approximate start date is summer/ fall 2017. Successful applicants will be 
appointed at Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School. For 
consideration please send a statement of interest, a CV and a list of three 
potential referees via email to Nadine Gaab, PhD 
(nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu). 
The search will continue until the position is filled.


"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would 
it?" A. Einstein (1879-1955)

Nadine Gaab, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Department of Medicine/Division of Developmental Medicine
Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience
Mail stop code: BCH3178
1 Autumn Street (Office 643); Boston, MA 02115
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu
phone: 857-218-3021
www.gaablab.com
Twitter: Nadine Gaab (@GaabLab)


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[Freesurfer] Open position at Boston/Children's Hospital for bilingual research assistant (Spanish-English) {Disarmed}

2017-03-30 Thread Gaab, Nadine
The Gaab 
Lab
 at Boston Children's Hospital is looking for a Research Assistants for a 
number of new projects examining language and reading development from infancy 
to adolescence. This includes subject recruitment for pediatric research 
studies (for English and Spanish speaking families) which will include close 
interaction with pediatricians in the Boston area, scheduling of pediatric 
research subjects, database maintenance, implementation and maintenance of 
analysis software; pediatric testing (including MRI/fMRI scanning of young 
children and 
infants)
 and data analyses (psychometrics, psychophysics and structural/functional 
magnetic imaging), stimuli design and administrative work (e.g., preparation of 
internal review board proposals). We are in particular looking for someone who 
is bilingual (English-Spanish) and who has experience with the administration 
of standardized tests (in English and Spanish).
The position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study in cognitive 
(developmental) neuroscience, developmental psychology, education, computer 
science, cognitive science or neuroscience. Bachelor's Degree in computer 
science, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, math, or related field 
required. Comfort with a heterogeneous computing environment (Linux/Unix, Mac, 
and Windows) as well as some programming experience preferred; knowledge of 
psychological experiment software (E Prime, Presentation, etc.) and/or fMRI 
analyses software helpful. Prior experience with infants and children would be 
very helpful. Spanish language knowledge is required. Demonstrable pre-existing 
interest in developmental psychology/ cognitive neuroscience desired; knowledge 
of neuroanatomy, statistics or machine learning helpful. Must be self-motivated 
and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and must like working 
with infants, children and families. Start date ASAP. Please first apply to 
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu 
with a cover letter and CV.


"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would 
it?" A. Einstein (1879-1955)

Nadine Gaab, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Department of Medicine/Division of Developmental Medicine
Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience
Mail stop code: BCH3178
1 Autumn Street (Office 643); Boston, MA 02115
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu
phone: 857-218-3021
www.gaablab.com
Twitter: Nadine Gaab (@GaabLab)

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[Freesurfer] Open position at Boston/Children's Hospital for bilingual research assistant (Spanish-English)

2017-03-30 Thread Gaab, Nadine
The Gaab 
Lab
 at Boston Children's Hospital is looking for a Research Assistants for a 
number of new projects examining language and reading development from infancy 
to adolescence. This includes subject recruitment for pediatric research 
studies (for English and Spanish speaking families) which will include close 
interaction with pediatricians in the Boston area, scheduling of pediatric 
research subjects, database maintenance, implementation and maintenance of 
analysis software; pediatric testing (including MRI/fMRI scanning of young 
children and 
infants)
 and data analyses (psychometrics, psychophysics and structural/functional 
magnetic imaging), stimuli design and administrative work (e.g., preparation of 
internal review board proposals). We are in particular looking for someone who 
is bilingual (English-Spanish) and who has experience with the administration 
of standardized tests (in English and Spanish).
The position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study in cognitive 
(developmental) neuroscience, developmental psychology, education, computer 
science, cognitive science or neuroscience. Bachelor's Degree in computer 
science, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, math, or related field 
required. Comfort with a heterogeneous computing environment (Linux/Unix, Mac, 
and Windows) as well as some programming experience preferred; knowledge of 
psychological experiment software (E Prime, Presentation, etc.) and/or fMRI 
analyses software helpful. Prior experience with infants and children would be 
very helpful. Spanish language knowledge is required. Demonstrable pre-existing 
interest in developmental psychology/ cognitive neuroscience desired; knowledge 
of neuroanatomy, statistics or machine learning helpful. Must be self-motivated 
and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and must like working 
with infants, children and families. Start date September or October 2016. 
Please first apply to 
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu 
with a cover letter and CV.


"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would 
it?" A. Einstein (1879-1955)

Nadine Gaab, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Department of Medicine/Division of Developmental Medicine
Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience
Mail stop code: BCH3178
1 Autumn Street (Office 643); Boston, MA 02115
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu
phone: 857-218-3021
www.gaablab.com
Twitter: Nadine Gaab (@GaabLab)

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[Freesurfer] Postdoctoral Position in pediatric imaging: Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

2016-08-12 Thread Gaab, Nadine
Postdoctoral Position at Boston/Children's Hospital & Harvard Medical School

The GaabLab (gaablab.com) at the Laboratories of Cognitive 
Neuroscience in collaboration with the Fetal-Neonatal Neuroimaging and 
Developmental Science 
Center
 at Boston Children's Hospital invites applications for a NICHD funded 
post-doctoral associate in the area of developmental cognitive 
neuroscience/pediatric (f)MRI. Available resources include a 3.0T MRI scanner, 
a child-friendly Mock scanner and analysis platforms based in MATLAB/UNIX. The 
candidate will be expected to oversee the analysis of pediatric and infant 
(f)MRI experiments, analyze behavioral and (f)MRI data, develop new analysis 
tools, prepare manuscripts for publication, and participate in conferences.

The NICHD funded project aims to characterize trajectories of early structural, 
functional, and metabolic brain development in infants with and without a 
familial risk of developmental dyslexia, and intergenerational transmission of 
brain alterations associated with language-based learning disabilities will 
further be examined. The successful applicant should have a doctoral degree in 
a field related to developmental cognitive neuroscience (e.g., cognitive 
neuroscience, neuroscience, psychology, developmental psychology, medicine) or  
a background in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer 
science. The successful applicant must possess excellent English verbal and 
written communication skills. Applicants are expected to have a very strong 
research background in the design and analysis of functional brain-imaging 
experiments. Experience with (f)MRI analyses programs (e.g., SPM, FSL, 
Freesurfer, AFNI) a must. Programming skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) are 
desirable and experience with MVPA or connectivity analyses a plus. Experience 
with the analysis of pediatric neuroimaging data sets and language and reading 
research are useful. Approximate start date is fall 2016 (the earlier the 
better). Successful applicants will be appointed at Children's Hospital Boston 
and Harvard Medical School. For consideration please send a statement of 
interest, a CV and a list of three potential referees via email to Nadine Gaab, 
PhD 
(nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu). 
The search will continue until the position is filled.


"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would 
it?" A. Einstein (1879-1955)

Nadine Gaab, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Department of Medicine/Division of Developmental Medicine
Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience
Mail stop code: BCH3178
1 Autumn Street (Office 643); Boston, MA 02115
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu
phone: 857-218-3021
www.gaablab.com

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[Freesurfer] Two Research Assistant Positions at Boston Children's Hospital

2014-04-29 Thread Gaab, Nadine
Research Assistant Positions at Boston Children's Hospital: Pediatric and 
Infant (f)MRI/developmental cognitive neuroscience/typical and atypical reading 
development

GaabLab at Children's Hospital Boston

Developmental Medicine

Children's Hospital Boston

RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANTS:
Children's Hospital Boston (Harvard Medical School); Developmental Medicine 
Center, Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience:

A) Technical Research Study Assistant to join the Gaab Lab 
www.childrenshospital.org/research-and-innovation/research-labs/gaab-laboratoryhttp://www.childrenshospital.org/research-and-innovation/research-labs/gaab-laboratory
 and (www.babymri.orghttp://www.babymri.org/) to assist with all study phases 
of functional and structural MRI for several projects. This includes design and 
implementation of experiments; help with operation of MRI scanner, 
implementation and maintenance of analysis software; technical support for lab 
personnel. Advanced computer skills required. This position is ideal for anyone 
considering future graduate study in cognitive (developmental) neuroscience, 
computer science, cognitive science or neuroscience. Bachelor's Degree in 
computer science, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, math, or related 
field required. Comfort with a heterogeneous computing environment (Linux/Unix, 
Mac, and Windows) as well as some programming experience required; knowledge of 
psychological experiment software (E Prime, Presentation, etc.) and/or fMRI 
analyses software helpful. Demonstrable pre-existing interest in cognitive 
neuroscience desired; knowledge of neuroanatomy or statistics helpful. Must be 
self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and must 
like working with children. Start date June/July 2014 or later; 18 months 
commitment preferred. Please send application package to Nadine Gaab 
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edumailto:nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu

B) Research Study Assistant to join the Gaab Lab 
www.childrenshospital.org/research-and-innovation/research-labs/gaab-laboratoryhttp://www.childrenshospital.org/research-and-innovation/research-labs/gaab-laboratory
 and (www.babymri.orghttp://www.babymri.org/) to assist with day-to day 
operations and functions and development and implementation of research 
procedures. This includes subject recruitment for pediatric research studies 
which will include close interaction with schools in the Boston area, 
scheduling of pediatric research subjects, database maintenance, pediatric 
testing (including MRI/fMRI scanning of young children and infants [see 
www.babymri.orghttp://www.babymri.org]) and data analyses (psychometrics, 
psychophysics and functional magnetic imaging), stimuli design and 
administrative work (e.g.; preparation of internal review board proposals). 
Demonstrable pre-existing interest in cognitive neuroscience desired; knowledge 
of project management, psychological experiment software (e.g.: Eprime or 
Presentation) or statistics helpful. Advanced computer skills highly desirable 
but not required. Bachelor's Degree in psychology, education, child 
development, cognitive science, neuroscience, or related field required. Must 
be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and 
must like working with children and families. Start date June/July 2014 or 
later; 18 months commitment preferred. Please send application package to 
Nadine Gaab 
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edumailto:nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu



If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would 
it? A. Einstein (1879-1955)

Nadine Gaab, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Department of Medicine/Division of Developmental Medicine
Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience
1 Autumn Street (Office 643); Boston, MA 02115
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edumailto:nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu
phone: 857-218-3021
www.childrenshospital.org/research-and-innovation/research-labs/gaab-laboratoryhttp://www.childrenshospital.org/research-and-innovation/research-labs/gaab-laboratory
www.babymri.org

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[Freesurfer] Postdoctoral Position Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

2013-02-27 Thread Gaab, Nadine
The Gaab Lab http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab and 
(www.babymri.org)http://www.babymri.org)) at the Laboratories of Cognitive 
Neuroscience at Children's Hospital Boston (Developmental Medicine Center) 
invites applications for a NIH funded post-doctoral associate in the area of 
developmental cognitive neuroscience/pediatric fMRI. Available resources 
include a 3.0T MRI scanner, a child-friendly Mock scanner and analysis 
platforms based in MATLAB/UNIX. The candidate will be expected to design, 
organize and conduct pediatric and infant (f)MRI experiments, analyze 
behavioral and fMRI data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and participate 
in conferences.

The NIH and foundation funded projects will focus on neural and behavioral 
pre-markers of developmental dyslexia in infants and pre-reading children as 
well as typical reading and language development. The successful applicant 
should have a doctoral degree in a field related to developmental cognitive 
neuroscience (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, developmental 
psychology, medicine or psychology). Individuals with a background in 
electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science will also be 
considered, as appropriate. The successful applicant must possess excellent 
English verbal and written communication skills. Applicants are expected to 
have a very strong research background in the design and statistical analysis 
of functional brain-imaging experiments. Experience with SPM, FSL, Freesurfer, 
UNIX/LINUX/ and/or programming skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) are desirable and 
experience with MVPA or connectivity analyses a plus. Experience with pediatric 
functional neuroimaging and language and reading research are useful. 
Approximate start date is Spring/Summer 2013 (the earlier the better). 
Successful applicants will be appointed at Children's Hospital Boston and 
Harvard Medical School. For consideration please send a statement of interest, 
a CV and a list of three potential referees via email to Nadine Gaab, PhD 
(nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edumailto:nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu). 
The search will continue until the position is filled.


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If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would 
it? A. Einstein (1879-1955)

Nadine Gaab, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School

Faculty Affiliate
Program in Neuroscience, Harvard Medical School

Member of the Faculty of Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education

Children's Hospital Boston
Department of Medicine/Division of Developmental Medicine
Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience
1 Autumn Street (Office 643)
Boston, MA 02115
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edumailto:nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu
phone: (857)-218-3021
Main Lab: 617-355-0400
fax: 617-730-0518
http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab
 www.babymri.orghttp://www.babymri.org/

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[Freesurfer] Postdoctoral Position at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children's Hospital

2013-01-09 Thread Gaab, Nadine
The Gaab Labhttp://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab and 
(www.babymri.orghttp://www.babymri.org)) at the Laboratories of Cognitive 
Neuroscience at Children's Hospital Boston (Developmental Medicine Center) 
invites applications for a NIH funded post-doctoral associate in the area of 
developmental cognitive neuroscience/pediatric fMRI. Available resources 
include a 3.0T MRI scanner, a child-friendly Mock scanner and analysis 
platforms based in MATLAB/UNIX. The candidate will be expected to design, 
organize and conduct pediatric and infant (f)MRI experiments, analyze 
behavioral and fMRI data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and participate 
in conferences.

The NIH and foundation funded projects will focus on neural and behavioral 
pre-markers of developmental dyslexia in infants and pre-reading children as 
well as typical reading and language development. The successful applicant 
should have a doctoral degree in a field related to developmental cognitive 
neuroscience (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, developmental 
psychology, medicine or psychology). Individuals with a background in 
electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science will also be 
considered, as appropriate. The successful applicant must possess excellent 
English verbal and written communication skills. Applicants are expected to 
have a very strong research background in the design and statistical analysis 
of functional brain-imaging experiments. Experience with SPM, FSL, Freesurfer, 
UNIX/LINUX/ and/or programming skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) are desirable and 
experience with MVPA or connectivity analyses a plus. Experience with pediatric 
functional neuroimaging and language and reading research are useful. 
Approximate start date is Spring/Summer 2013 (the earlier the better). 
Successful applicants will be appointed at Children's Hospital Boston and 
Harvard Medical School. For consideration please send a statement of interest, 
a CV and a list of three potential referees via email to Nadine Gaab, PhD

(nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edumailto:nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu). 
The search will continue until the position is filled.


--
If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would 
it? A. Einstein (1879-1955)

Nadine Gaab, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School

Faculty Affiliate
Program in Neuroscience, Harvard Medical School

Member of the Faculty of Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education

Children's Hospital Boston
Department of Medicine/Division of Developmental Medicine
Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience
1 Autumn Street (Office 643)
Boston, MA 02115
nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edumailto:nadine.g...@childrens.harvard.edu
phone: (857)-218-3021
Main Lab: 617-355-0400
fax: 617-730-0518
http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab
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