[Eeglablist] Lab Manager / Data Analyst Position, University of Maryland, Department of Psychology

[Edward Bernat]

*Lab Manager/Data Analyst Position*, Department of Psychology, 
University of Maryland, College Park

Dr. Edward Bernat and the Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab 
(http://www.ccnlab.umd.edu) in the Department of Psychology at the 
University of Maryland, College Park, are seeking a motivated individual 
to become a full-time lab manager and data analyst, beginning as soon as 
January 15th, 2017. Applications will be accepted until the position is 
filled.  The position is funded by several federal grants.

Broadly, the focus of work in the CCNLab is on brain network activity 
underlying core cognitive and affective processes, and how these relate 
to psychopathology.  Projects include investigation of brain networks 
related to externalizing behaviors (substance use, aggression, and 
impulsivity) and internalizing (fear, anxiety, and depression).  We have 
a strong focus on addiction and substance use, with one of the funded 
projects focused on brain processes involved in nicotine consumption, 
including cigarette and little cigar smoking, e-cigarette vaping, and 
use of smokeless tobacco products. Other projects focus on etiology and 
treatment response relative to externalizing and internalizing 
psychopathologies.

The primary measurement modality is EEG/ERP, and we have recently added 
a simultaneous EEG/fMRI system.  We also use a variety of peripheral 
physiological measures, including electromyogram (EMG), 
electrocardiogram (ECG), and skin conductance response (SCR). The lab 
specializes in several advanced signal processing techniques focused on 
time-frequency analysis.  Desirable, but not required, are experience in 
cognitive neuroscience methods, EEG neuroimaging approaches and related 
data analysis platforms. Computational programming skills and interests 
are similarly desirable (e.g. Matlab, Python, R, etc.). The position 
offers excellent opportunities to train in advanced aspects of EEG 
neuroimaging data analysis, including time-frequency energy and 
phase-synchrony approaches and bivariate and multivariate functional 
connectivity approaches (e.g. graph-theoretic/network techniques).

*Primary responsibilities* will include: (1) EEG and EEG/fMRI data 
collection, (2) analysis of EEG and MRI data, (3) participant 
recruitment, (4) recruitment and supervision of undergraduate research 
assistants.  Extensive training is provided in each of these domains; 
skills and strong motivation to engage learning each of these 
responsibilities are highly desirable.

*Required Qualifications*: A bachelor’s degree in a related scientific 
field (e.g. psychology, biology, other behavioral sciences, 
neuroscience), strong academic record, good organizational skills, 
research experience in a laboratory setting, and strong interests in 
EEG/ERP neuroimaging research.

*Preferred Qualifications:* Experience with EEG data collection and/or 
ERP data analysis, experience with computer programming and statistical 
software, including but not limited to Matlab, R, SPSS, E-prime, and a 
strong motivation for future graduate study.

A 1-year minimum commitment is required, with the possibility of renewal 
based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds to support 
the position.  An optimal benefit to the candidate and lab generally 
occurs with a 2-3 year experience. Interested individuals should email a 
cover letter describing qualifications, background, and future goals, 
CV, and names and contact information of 3 references to Dr. Edward 
Bernat at ebernat at umd.edu.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a 
policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate 
against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, 
sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national 
origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to 
apply.
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