Job Opportunities

The Stanford Cognitive & Systems Neuroscience Laboratory (http://scsnl.stanford.edu) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Director of Scientific Research. This is an exciting opportunity to manage ongoing the lab’s research on brain function and dysfunction across the human lifespan. The Director of Scientific Research will play a key role in day-to-day research operations of the lab and manage staff activities on funded research projects, including study and protocol design, data collection, data management & analysis, manuscript writing, and dissemination of scientific findings. The successful candidate will also take a lead in the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals across a range of funding mechanisms, including NIH, NSF, and private philanthropic foundations. The Director of Scientific Research will report to the Lab Director and Principal Investigator. This is an excellent role for an advanced postdoc with research experience in cognitive neuroscience, strong writing and analytical skills, excellent organizational and leadership skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and a passion for academic research.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter describing qualifications for the position to: scsnl.stanford+director@gmail.com.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on brain imaging studies of cognitive function and dysfunction, cognitive development and learning disabilities. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of research in the lab, including: acquisition and analysis of functional and structural brain imaging data, assembling, administering, and scoring neuropsychological assessments, screening and recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, scheduling participants for testing, tracking progress of the study and behavioral data, verifying data and entering pertinent information into database for statistical analysis, conducting statistical analyses, and assisting with manuscript preparation. Please note many sessions with research participants will take place on the weekends, and occasionally in the evenings. A minimum commitment of two years is required.

Qualifications

Requires a BS/BA degree in psychology, human biology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering or related fields as well as one to two years of research experience. A strong academic record is essential. Past research experience in cognitive neuroscience is highly desirable. Experience with any of the following would be an added advantage: brain imaging data acquisition, MRI data analysis, neuropsychological assessments, computer programming, MATLAB, signal processing, and statistical analysis. The candidate must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with children; a willingness to tackle complex tasks in an independent manner; and a strong work ethic.

Please email a CV, a statement of research interests and career goals, and contact information for three references to: scsnl.stanford+researchassistant@gmail.com. 

Autism Assistant and Neuroscience Research Coordinator

The Speech and Social Neuroscience Laboratory headed by Daniel Abrams, Ph.D., in collaboration with the Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory (PI: Vinod Menon, Ph.D.) within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University is seeking a full-time and onsite Autism Assistant and Neuroscience Research Coordinator (ACRC). The ACRC will primarily focus efforts on current studies exploring brain function underlying social and language functioning in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and adults with Alzheimer’s Disease, in addition to brain changes after social skills intervention for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Some work may be required on weekends based on research requirements and business needs.

Desired Qualifications
BS/BA degree in Psychology, Speech, Hearing, or Communication Sciences, Human Biology, Neurosciences, or related fields. Previous experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder in a clinical, educational, and/or research setting. Previous research experience in speech, language, or cognitive neuroscience. Previous experience performing brain imaging data acquisition, neuropsychological assessments, and signal processing. Ability and desire to work well with children and older adults. Ability to commit to a minimum of 2 years working in our lab.

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We are seeking a part-time research assistant to assist in the administration of MRI scans of participants for multiple concurrent child development studies. The successful candidates will learn about the specific studies and contribute to the acquisition of critical data while developing valuable interpersonal skills that will prove beneficial to a future career in healthcare. Duties include (but not limited to): learning and administering study protocols, working closely with children and parents to ensure participant comfort in the scanner, working closely with research assistants to adequately complete the scan in the given time. Assistants must be able to arrive early to assist with set up and administration of scans, and to act in a professional and appropriate manner. Please note many sessions with research participants will take place on the weekends, and occasionally in the evenings. A minimum commitment of 1 year is required.

Qualifications

At least some experience with psychology or neuroscience and an interest in the field. Experience with children is also recommended. A general understanding of scientific theory and methods. General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs. Strong analytic skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work under minimal guidance and supervision. Excellent organization skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Please send a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to: scsnl-researchassistants@stanford.edu.

We are seeking  committed and motivated 2^nd and 3^rd-year Palo Alto University PhD students to conduct behavioral and cognitive testing for research projects on cognitive and brain development in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and typically developing children. This position will include administering a wide range of behavioral and cognitive tests with children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 16, scoring and entering behavioral data, and obtaining informed consent/assent from parents and children. Data collection will occur onsite (1070 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto) and predominantly in the evenings and on weekends. Hours are flexible, but a minimum of one weekend day per week is expected. Experience working with children with autism is a plus. The applicant may be considered for a Pediatric Assessment Supplemental Practicum with Dr. Stacie Warren. A two-year commitment is strongly desired.

Please include a CV, statement of your motivations to conduct this work, and a schedule of your availability to: scsnl-assessor@stanford.edu.