Full-Time Research Specialist in the Norman Lab, Princeton University

The Princeton Neuroscience Institute has a Research Specialist I position available in the lab of Professor Ken Norman. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, including designing, programming, and executing behavioral, EEG, ECoG, and fMRI experiments, data analysis, subject recruitment, and some administrative work. The research specialist will be assisting with studies of how episodic memory interacts with other memory systems to support event understanding. Depending on qualifications/interest, the research specialist may also assist with developing computational models of learning and memory using neural networks. For more information on Professor Norman’s lab, see http://compmem.princeton.edu. Questions should be directed to Professor Norman at knorman@princeton.edu. Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, and a list of at least two potential referees.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  This is a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal contingent upon performance and funding.

Responsibilities
- Designing, programming, and executing behavioral, EEG, ECoG, and fMRI experiments
- Data analysis
- Subject recruitment, and some administrative workEssential Qualifications:

- A bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or a related quantitative field (e.g., physics, engineering) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Familiarity with machine learning methods for neural data analysis and strong programming skills.

This position is subject to the University’s background check policy. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW. Interested applicants should apply here.