[Eeglablist] Research Assistant Opportunity, University of Maryland, College Park

[Jamie Listokin-Uvsitzky]

Research Assistant
Child Development Lab
University of Maryland

The Child Development Laboratory at the University of Maryland, College
Park, (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.cdl.umd.edu__;!!Mih3wA!CFH20Dl0nKOhPZImqKYfrQoVLpjdu8Mrr12Q44W9nNI7Z_1862fIyvz36t-l02ucKT1v_V6gcLRxR6OvMrduhS4$ ) is searching for a full-time research
assistant to work on the national Healthy Brain and Cognitive Development
(HBCD) study. The HBCD study is recruiting women during pregnancy and
following their infants through the first five years of their lives.
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://heal.nih.gov/research/infants-and-children/healthy-brain__;!!Mih3wA!CFH20Dl0nKOhPZImqKYfrQoVLpjdu8Mrr12Q44W9nNI7Z_1862fIyvz36t-l02ucKT1v_V6gcLRxR6OvFGUMA8I$ . There are
27 sites across the United States and all sites will be acquiring EEG from
infants and young children for the duration of the project. The research
assistant will work with fellows and scientists from the different sites on
issues of EEG signal processing, and EEG quality control. The work will
besupervised by Dr. Nathan Fox in the Child Development Laboratory.

This position begins in June 2024. The position is for one year with a
renewable second year based upon satisfactory performance.

This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing developmental
cognitive neuroscience and/or learning about using neuroscientific methods
with infants and toddlers. Research assistants facilitate the acquisition,
preprocessing and analysis of EEG data from 27 sites around the country.

Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Computer Science,
Human Development, or Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience. Individuals
should have solid math skills, knowledge of MATLAB and Python and some
elementary knowledge of EEG signal processing. The job is available
beginning Spring 2024 and requires a two-year commitment. Interested
individuals should send a cover letter, CV and the names and email
addresses of three references to Nathan Fox (fox at umd.edu) and Jamie
Listokin (listokin at umd.edu).

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. UMD is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin,
political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected
veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other
legally protected status in all aspects of employment. UMD is actively
engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities;
minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply.

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Jamie Listokin-Uvsitzky
HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study Project Manager
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hbcdstudy.org/__;!!Mih3wA!CFH20Dl0nKOhPZImqKYfrQoVLpjdu8Mrr12Q44W9nNI7Z_1862fIyvz36t-l02ucKT1v_V6gcLRxR6Ov_KtIaUw$ 
University of Maryland
listokin at umd.edu
Office: 301.405.8315