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Posted - Aug 14 2013 : 11:29:59 AM Applications are invited for a post-baccalaureate position using behavioral and neuroimaging (fMRI) methods to study cognitive changes in people with vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Individuals will work with Drs. Heather Whitson, David Madden, Michele Diaz, and/or Guy Potter. Our primary research goals are to understand the cognitive processes that underlie poor verbal fluency in patients with AMD and to shed light on the reason(s) for cognitive impairment in this population. We will enroll people with AMD as well as age-matched control subjects. We will examine the relationship between cognitive behavior and measures of functional connectivity and white matter integrity among certain regions in the brain. State-of-the-art scanning and data analysis facilities are available and proximally located. The job will involve communicating with patients in person and by telephone, administering neurocognitive batteries and other study questionnaires, scheduling and assisting with scanning sessions (MRI), and data entry and management. The ideal candidate would have a background in cognitive neuroscience and be able to commit to at least 2 years of employment. We welcome experience with programming and/or fMRI data analysis. The ability to coordinate components of the research project and to communicate effectively with investigators, staff, and participants is essential. To apply, please send a brief statement of your research interests, experience, and goals as well as a CV and at least 3 references to Dr. Heather Whitson (heather.whitson@duke.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Duke is an Equal-Opportunity/Affirmative-Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
