One position is open for a full-time research assistant to work with Dr. Courtney Filippi. Dr. Filippi’s research examines the neurobiology of anxiety by studying the developing brain from infancy through early childhood. To do so, my lab uses both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electroencephalography (EEG). Ongoing projects focus on how factors that are intrinsic to the individual (e.g., temperament) and early experiences (e.g., parent-child interactions) shape risk for anxiety. Much of our work focuses on the development of neural systems associated with infant attention and behavioral control.
This position is ideal for a postbac interested in getting hands-on training in infancy research methods and/or learning about the use of neuroscientific methods with infants and toddlers. Research assistants will be involved in infant recruitment and retention, scheduling visits, collecting behavioral, functional MRI, and EEG data, supervision of undergraduates, and will receive training in EEG and MRI data quality control.
Flexible schedule on evenings and weekends is required. Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human Development, or Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience, or related field. The position requires excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and strong interpersonal skills. Prior experience working with children in a research context is preferred. The position is available beginning Summer 2024 and requires a two-year commitment.
Interested individuals should fill out this form and upload their CV. Questions should be directed to Amanda Waite, Amanda.Waite@nyulangone.org.
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