<div dir="ltr">A research assistant position is available in the Computational
Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at
Florida International University. Research in the lab focuses on
understanding the interplay between learning and visual processes in
object categorization, using a combination of behavioral, computational
and brain imaging techniques. <br><br>Responsibilities will include
programming and conducting behavioral and fMRI experiments, scheduling
and screening human volunteers for participation in experiments,
analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data, working with computational
models of vision and learning, and performing lab management tasks.<br><br>A
bachelor’s (or higher) degree in neuroscience, psychology, statistics,
computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other related
field is required. Strong quantitative skills, computer programming
skills (especially python; experience with R and/or C++ is a plus), and
organizational skills are required.<br><br>The preferred start date is September 1st, 2015. The position requires a commitment of two years.<br><br>This
position is ideal for someone interested in obtaining experience in
cognitive neuroscience research, and improving quantitative and
computational skills, with the goal of applying to graduate school. <br><br>For informal inquiries, please send a CV, names of references, and a brief statement of background skills and interests to <a href="mailto:fabian.soto@fiu.edu" target="_blank">fabian.soto@fiu.edu</a><br><br>Fabian A. Soto<br>Assistant Professor<br>Department of Psychology<br>Florida International University<br>Miami, FL</div>