Available Positions

Biomarkers Research Assistant - The Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center (www.nrc-iol.org) at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital seeks a full-time research assistant. BA or BS required. Experience with computers running MS Windows, Unix (Solaris and Linux) and DOS required. Computer programming (Matlab) a plus. Research assistant will be involved in all aspects of cognitive and functional brain imaging studies in healthy populations, patients with schizophrenia and related mental illnesses and their unaffected siblings. Duties will primarily include collection of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data, MRI scanner operation and maintenance, continued development of center-wide data distribution software, and collection of samples for genetic testing. Additional responsibilities could include analyses of brain imaging data and development of psychological paradigms for cognitive studies. Goals of the Olin Center include advancement of psychological and pharmacological therapeutic and diagnostic techniques for major mental illnesses. Qualified research assistants will be allowed to develop their own studies and collect fMRI data on the 3T scanner. Ample scan time is available. The salaries and travel benefits are excellent. The Olin Center, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a facility on the grounds of one of the largest mental hospital in New England. Contact godfrey.pearlson@yale.edu or 860-545-7767.

Volunteer Positions

Research Volunteer - Volunteer positions are often available for highly motivated individuals with interests in research in mental illnesses. Interested parties should email letter of research interests, resume, and contact information to Dr. Godfrey Pearlson (gpearls@harthosp.org).