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Location

Iowa City, IA | United States

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Job description

Full/Part Time Status:

Full Time

Percent Time:

100%

Position Description:

Postbaccalaureate Research Intern (Paid) - Cognitive Neuroscience

The Hwang Lab for Neurocognitive Dynamics at the University of Iowa is seeking a full-time, Postbaccalaureate Research Intern to assist our human cognitive neuroscience research projects. Our lab focuses on brain network mechanisms, cognitive control, and developmental processes with a strong emphasis on the human thalamocortical system and neural oscillations. We employ a wide variety of neuroimaging methods, including EEG, TMS, MRI, computational modeling, and lesion studies to address our research questions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute cognitive neuroscience research under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior lab members.



• Perform EEG and behavioral experiments, assist with MRI data collection.



• Assist with neuroimaging data analyses.



• Recruit and schedule research participants.



• Lab management, including other research-related tasks.

MENTORSHIP BENEFITS

This position is ideal for someone ultimately interested in a career in research or in applying to graduate or medical school, for more details see https://research.uiowa.edu/students/post-baccalaureate-research-internship. Training and mentoring will be provided. The lab is a member of the newly formed Cognitive Control Collective, affiliated with the DeLTA Center and the Iowa Neuroscience Institute. We offer a collaborative research environment with easy access to research dedicated 3T and 7T MRI systems, TMS, EEG, neurosurgery patients, and a large lesion patient registry. 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension for a second year depending on funding and performance. The research intern program experience is limited to two years total.



• Annual salary of $35,568 with the possibility of a modest increase in year 2 if extended.



• Medical and dental coverage and 15 days of paid leave per year.



• Work hours will vary according to research study needs, including some work and lab monitoring that may need to take place outside of normal business hours. 

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related discipline.

Required Qualifications:

• At least two years of research experience in a lab environment.



• Strong interpersonal skills.



• A high level of organization with careful attention to detail is absolutely required

Desirable Qualifications:

• Prior research experience in neuroimaging, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, or cognitive science.



• Experience in scripting languages (Python or MATLAB).

 

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Salary

$35.57k