Research Assistant positions are
available for undergraduates with an interest in psychology, neuroscience,
and/or computer science for the Summer of 2019 in the Foss-Feig Lab at the
Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine
at Mount Sinai.
Founded through the generous
support of the Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation, the Seaver Autism
Center is home to a multidisciplinary team of experts who use genetics,
molecular biology, model systems, neuroimaging, and experimental therapeutics
to personalize the optimal treatment plan for each patient. Our Center also
provides opportunities to participate in research studies that seek to better
understand the causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and improve treatment
options. The Center is led by internationally renowned researchers in the field
of autism: Joseph D. Buxbaum, PhD, Director, and Alex Kolevzon, MD, Clinical
Director. Research in the Foss-Feig Lab combines clinical assessments with
brain-based methods, including EEG and MRI, to examine sensory and perceptual
functioning in ASD. We also study the relation between ASD and other
neurodevelopmental disorders, including schizophrenia and psychosis prodrome,
as well as monogenic disorders with a prominent ASD phenotype.
We are looking for highly
responsible, organized individuals who are interested in a career in
psychology, neuroscience, medicine, or clinical research.
RAs are responsible for
assisting with running patient visits, processing data, data entry, and
administrative duties such as participant recruitment and organization of study
materials. They also have opportunities to observe patient/doctor interactions
(e.g., diagnostic assessments, intelligence testing) and attend research
conferences/seminars.
A minimum of 3 months (typically
a semester or a summer) of research experience is required and completion of Research
Methods, Abnormal Psychology and Statistics and/or knowledge programming is preferred.
We require a time commitment of
about 10 hours per week, depending on the applicant’s availability and our
needs. A minimum commitment of two months is required, with preference for
applicants able to commit to continued involvement in the lab after the summer.
This is an unpaid internship, though opportunities for course credit or thesis
projects may be possible based on an intern’s involvement and school
requirements. We are happy to provide letters of recommendation based on an
intern’s work at the Center.
If interested, please send a
resume and cover letter to fossfeiglab@mssm.edu. Please
also specify when you would be able to start. Applications are due by Friday, April 5th.
