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New York State Psychiatric Institute Division
1051 Riverside Drive - Unit 33, New York, NY 10032
(212) 543-1414 (212) 543-6070

March 15, 2011
JOB POSTING

Position: Research Support Assistant/EEG Technician (full-time)

Salary Range: Starting at $36,524 depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits: Full Benefits

Division: Cognitive Neuroscience

Description:
The Psychophysiology Laboratory in the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience at New York State Psychiatric Institute and the Department of Psychiatry of Columbia University is seeking a full-time Research Support Assistant/EEG Technician. The laboratory is studying cognitive and neurophysiologic function in schizophrenia and depressive disorders using electrophysiologic (EEG & ERP) and neurocognitive measures. The ideal candidate would have research experience in electrophysiology (EEG recording and data processing) and experience or coursework in computer programming (e.g., Matlab, SPSS, Batch, NeuroScan, EEGlab and/or ERPlab). This is a excellent position for someone who would like to obtain research experience in the areas of psychophysiology and psychopathology before going to graduate school.

Duties:
Duties include: recording and analysis of electrophysiologic (EEG & ERP) data, administering and scoring of cognitive tests, and computer processing of data.

Education:
BA preferred with a major in Psychology, Biology, Biomedical Engineering or related fields. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.

Training and Experience:
Prior experience in electrophysiologic research is preferred but not required for the position. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience administering electrophysiologic and cognitive tests and doing computer processing of these data. Familiarity with Matlab, SPSS or other programming languages is an asset. Preference will also be given to students interested in pursuing a career in psychology doing research in psychopathology and/or cognitive neuroscience.

Location: New York State Psychiatric Institute is located at 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032, on the upper west side of Manhattan, close to the George Washington Bridge.

Contact:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume/CV by email to: Dr. Gerard Bruder (bruderg@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu)

Web Site: http://psychophysiology.cpmc.columbia.edu (Psychophysiology Laboratory)

Official Posting: To be listed shortly at http://rfmh.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php (Research Foundation of Mental Hygiene, Inc.)

Position:	Research Support Assistant/EEG Technician (full-time)
Salary Range:	Starting at $36,524 depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits:	Full Benefits
Division:	Cognitive Neuroscience
Description:	The Psychophysiology Laboratory in the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience at New York State Psychiatric Institute and the Department of Psychiatry of Columbia University is seeking a full-time Research Support Assistant/EEG Technician. The laboratory is studying cognitive and neurophysiologic function in schizophrenia and depressive disorders using electrophysiologic (EEG & ERP) and neurocognitive measures. The ideal candidate would have research experience in electrophysiology (EEG recording and data processing) and experience or coursework in computer programming (e.g., Matlab, SPSS, Batch, NeuroScan, EEGlab and/or ERPlab). This is a excellent position for someone who would like to obtain research experience in the areas of psychophysiology and psychopathology before going to graduate school.
Duties:	Duties include: recording and analysis of electrophysiologic (EEG & ERP) data, administering and scoring of cognitive tests, and computer processing of data.
Education:	BA preferred with a major in Psychology, Biology, Biomedical Engineering or related fields. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.
Training and Experience:	Prior experience in electrophysiologic research is preferred but not required for the position. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience administering electrophysiologic and cognitive tests and doing computer processing of these data. Familiarity with Matlab, SPSS or other programming languages is an asset. Preference will also be given to students interested in pursuing a career in psychology doing research in psychopathology and/or cognitive neuroscience.
Location:	New York State Psychiatric Institute is located at 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032, on the upper west side of Manhattan, close to the George Washington Bridge.
Contact:	Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume/CV by email to: Dr. Gerard Bruder (bruderg@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu)
Web Site:	http://psychophysiology.cpmc.columbia.edu (Psychophysiology Laboratory)
Official Posting:	To be listed shortly at http://rfmh.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php (Research Foundation of Mental Hygiene, Inc.)