[BIC-announce] FW: Seeking RA and Grad-student

[Jennifer Chew, Ms.]

Sent on behalf of Dr. Natasha Rajah.  Jennifer

Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging and Dementia, Part-Time Research Assistant Position
M.N. Rajah, Dept. of Psychiatry, McGill University &  Douglas Research Centre

Funding is available for a part-time (3 days/week) research assistant in the cognitive neuroscience of aging  laboratory of Dr. M. N. Rajah, Douglas Mental Health University & McGill University.  The lab's research is focused on using functional and structural neuroimaging techniques to examine the neural substrates of learning and memory in healthy young adults, and to understand how healthy aging, and various age-related diseases, affect these neural systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
As the research assistant in this lab you will be involved in both research and lab management. Specifically, you will be active in subject recruitment, subject testing, data analysis (behavioural and neuroimaging) and literature searches. In addition, you will be involved in the coordination of ongoing research projects and other administrative tasks. The position would initially be part-time, 2yr renewable contract with a possibility of transitioning to a full-time position in 1yr. Salary will be based on education and experience.

Start date April 1, 2010, negotiable.

REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate should be bilingual (English/French) and should have a B.Sc./B.A. or Master's in the field of psychology/neuroscience/biology/computer science  and have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. The candidate should have excellent statistical and computer knowledge and be proficient with the following computer programs: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and SPSS.  Prior experience with computer programming and knowledge of Linux, MatLab, Endnote and behavioural experimental programs such as E-prime is an asset. Previous experience with human subject testing is also an asset.

Montreal is a diverse bilingual city and the quality of life is very high. The cost of living is very affordable compared to other cities in North America. If interested, please send CV and two letters of recommendations to M. Natasha Rajah (email: maria.rajah at mcgill.ca<mailto:maria.rajah at mcgill.ca>), Dept. of Psychiatry, McGill University, Douglas Research Centre.

Contact Information:
M. Natasha Rajah, Ph.D.
514-761-6131 ext. 2836
maria.rajah at mcgill.ca<mailto:maria.rajah at mcgill.ca>
http://www.douglasrecherche.qc.ca/profiles/details.asp?id=115&l=e

<http://www.douglasrecherche.qc.ca/profiles/details.asp?id=115&l=e>

Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging and Dementia, Graduate Student Position
M.N. Rajah, Dept. of Psychiatry, McGill University &  Douglas Research Centre

Funding is available for a 2yr Masters's candidate in the cognitive neuroscience of aging  laboratory of Dr. M. N. Rajah, for January 2009 admission via the The Graduate Program in Neurological Sciences at McGill University. Transition to the PhD program will depend on the students' Master's training progress and available funding.

The lab's research is focused on using functional neuroimaging techniques to examine the neural substrates of learning and memory in healthy young adults, and to understand how healthy aging, and various age-related diseases, affect these neural processes. The lab uses univariate and multivariate statistical approaches to examine both region-specific processing roles and inter-regional neural network interactions during the performance of recognition and source memory tasks. The successful candidate should have a B.Sc./B.A., some undergraduate training in cognitive psychology/neuroscience and have basic statistical and computer knowledge.  He/she will be responsible for fMRI projects examining prefrontal and hippocampal contributions to episodic memory in young and older adults and for performing the course work requirement for the Graduate Program in Neurosciences at McGill University.

The Graduate Program in Neurological Sciences at McGill University is one of the largest contemporary neuroscience graduate programs in North America. Scanning is done at the Montreal Neurological Institute. Prior experience in functional imaging, MatLab, and data analysis is an advantage, but not necessary. This position will also give the student an opportunity to be exposed to more clinically oriented projects on dementia and geriatric services. If interested, please send CV and two letters of recommendations to M. Natasha Rajah (email: maria.rajah at mcgill.ca<mailto:maria.rajah at mcgill.ca>), Dept. of Psychiatry, McGill University, Douglas Research Centre. Application deadline for International students is March 15, 2010 and for Canadian residents is June 1st , for Fall 2010 admission. Please refer to the website (http://www.mcgill.ca/gpns/) for application details.

Contact Information:
M. Natasha Rajah, Ph.D.
514-761-6131 ext. 2836
maria.rajah at mcgill.ca<mailto:maria.rajah at mcgill.ca>
http://www.douglasrecherche.qc.ca/profiles/details.asp?id=115&l=e








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M. Natasha Rajah, PHD

Associate Prof, Dept.Psychiatry, McGill
New Investigator, CIHR Inst. of Aging
Researcher, Geriatric Psychiatry, Douglas Mental Health Institute

Room  A0117.1  CPC Pavilion
Douglas Mental Health University Inst.
6875 LaSalle Blvd, Verdun, QC, H4H 1R3
PHONE: 514-761-6131 x2836
EMAIL: maria.rajah at mcgill.ca<mailto:maria.rajah at mcgill.ca>
FAX: 514-762-3028
http://www.douglasrecherche.qc.ca/groups/brain/lab-rajah.asp?l=e
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