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''' The Computational Memory Lab is currently seeking applications for the following positions: '''
  
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== Postdoctoral Research Fellow ==
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The Computational Memory Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral fellow to collaborate with Professor Michael Kahana's team on the electrophysiology of human memory, as studied both through passive recordings and direct brain stimulation. The successful applicant will become part of a multi-center effort to study learning and memory in neurosurgical patients who have implanted electrodes for seizure mapping. As part of this project, we are developing a novel brain stimulation therapy for patients with memory disorders, which involves collaboration with six different clinical sites and research centers.
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We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong quantitative background (e.g., multivariate methods such as machine learning, dimensionality reduction, and pattern similarity analysis). Applicants should send their CV, publications, and a list of references to Professor Kahana at kahana@psych.upenn.edu.
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== Digital Media Design (Undergraduate Work-study Position) ==
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The Computational Memory Lab is looking to recruit a DMD student for the 2019 Fall semester to help design UNITY-based memory experiments to interface with closed-loop brain stimulation algorithms. Additionally, we are looking for a student who can assist with designing stunning graphical illustrations of scientific findings for inclusion in our lab's research publications. To apply for the position, please send a CV and transcript to Professor Kahana at kahana@psych.upenn.edu using the subject line: "3-D Design”.
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The Computational Memory Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts and Sciences is seeking to recruit a full-time research coordinator/lab manager to assist the Principal Investigator with essential research operations in the laboratory, coordinating activities across three federally funded research grants.
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The research coordinator will have major responsibility for coordinating the administration and the day-to-day operations of multiple grants and related research and academic activities. The coordinator will work directly under the principal investigator, helping to enhance his effectiveness by providing management support for his numerous projects and by representing him and acting on his behalf in interactions with funding agencies, university administrators, lab personnel, and colleagues and collaborators at varied academic and medical organizations. The position will also assist Prof. Kahana with a large multicenter Department of Defense funded study (http://goo.gl/PclHCZ) as well as other federally funded projects.
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The position will also operate as the lab’s internal operations consultant, identifying areas for enhancing operational efficiency and working with technical team members to improve processes related to data collection, organization, and analysis as well as information management systems.
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This position will provide the opportunity to act as the ‘right hand’ to an academic leader who values focus, dedication, and hard work. This is an incredibly fast-moving role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills. A positive, results-oriented professional with strong judgment, exceptional multitasking skills, and eagerness to take ownership of rewarding duties will thrive in this position.
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=== Qualifications ===
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* Bachelor’s Degree in a technical area such as science, business, or engineering, and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
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* Exceptional academic credentials and prior experience in positions requiring a high level of responsibility and attention to detail.
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* Ability to combine scientific, business, and computing skills, including familiarity with Mac OSX applications.
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[https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/27161 '''Apply online at https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/27161.''']
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== Research Specialist ==
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The Computational Memory Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking to recruit a full-time research specialist to assist with NIH-funded studies of human memory processes and how these processes change across the adult lifespan. The project is aimed at using computational models to interpret behavior and neural data both on healthy memory function in young adults and age-related impairments in memory performance. The successful candidate will join a team of research scientists studying the ways in which the brain stores and retrieves verbal and spatial memories and how these processes are affected by aging. For more information about the lab and our projects, please visit http://memory.psych.upenn.edu. This would be an ideal position for someone interested in ultimately pursuing graduate training in cognitive neuroscience, medicine, psychology, or bioengineering.
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Major responsibilities include managing and expanding a pool of both younger adults (18-30 years) and older adults (60+ years) volunteers; carrying out experiments on human memory by means of high-density scalp EEG recordings; annotating vocal responses in memory tasks; assisting the research team in processing and analyzing these behavioral and electrophysiological data; supervising a team of undergraduate research assistants; and assisting in general lab administration (grants, progress reports, IRB protocols). This position requires an individual who possesses excellent interpersonal, organizational, and scientific skills. This individual must be able to work independently with limited oversight to maximize the amount of high-quality data collected.
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=== Qualifications ===
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* A Bachelor’s degree
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* 0 to 1 year of research experience relevant to the work being carried out in the computational memory lab, including experience working with research participants in the analysis of experimental data or equivalent combination of education and experience
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[https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/27162 '''Apply online at https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/27162.''']
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== Clinical Research Specialist ==
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The Computational Memory Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania is hiring a Clinical Research Specialist to assist in the development of a novel brain stimulation therapy for patients with memory impairment. This full-time position is funded by DARPA as part of the Restoring Active Memory (RAM) project, a flagship neuro-engineering project within President Obama’s BRAIN Initiative. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, data scientists, and software developers to study the ways in which the brain stores and retrieves verbal and spatial memories. The selected candidate will administer memory tests and collect electrophysiological recordings from neurosurgical patients at medical centers in the Philadelphia area. He/she will also interface with research staff at leading neuroscience institutions around the country, coordinate regulatory submissions, process behavioral and electrophysiological data to produce experiment session reports, communicate results to physicians, and perform regular data quality audits. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a passion for advanced cutting-edge medical research and technology development, and some programming experience. This would be an ideal position for someone interested in ultimately pursuing graduate training in cognitive neuroscience, medicine, psychology, or bioengineering.
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*Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred and 3 to 5 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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*Experience in working with research participants, especially in a clinical setting.
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*Ability to travel 10% of the time.
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*Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages preferred.
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*Experience with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems preferred.
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*Ability to work flexible hours is required.
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[http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/26250 '''Apply online at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/26250.''']
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== Clinical Research Assistant ==
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The Computational Memory Lab at the University of Pennsylvania has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Research Assistant.
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For more information on the position and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/21018 -->
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The Computational Memory Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking to recruit a part-time Undergraduate Research Assistant to assist with federally funded studies of human memory processes and how these processes change across the adult lifespan. The project is aimed at using computational models to interpret behavioral and neural data both on healthy memory function in young adults and age-related impairments in memory performance. The successful candidate will join a team of research scientists studying the ways in which the brain stores and retrieves verbal and spatial memories and how these processes are affected by aging.
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Major responsibilities include carrying out experiments on human memory by means of high-density scalp EEG recordings and annotating vocal responses in memory tasks. This position requires an individual who possesses excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. This would be an ideal position for a student interested in cognitive neuroscience, medicine, psychology, or bioengineering.
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The Computational Memory Lab at the University of Pennsylvania has an outstanding opportunity for a Scientific Programmer.
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For more information on the position and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu:80/postings/19734-->
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The Computational Memory Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking to recruit a part-time Research Assistant to assist with federally funded studies of human memory processes and how these processes change across the adult lifespan. The project is aimed at using computational models to interpret behavioral and neural data both on healthy memory function in young adults and age-related impairments in memory performance. The successful candidate will join a team of research scientists studying the ways in which the brain stores and retrieves verbal and spatial memories and how these processes are affected by aging.
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This would be an ideal position for someone interested in ultimately pursuing graduate training in cognitive neuroscience, medicine, psychology, or bioengineering.
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Major responsibilities include carrying out experiments on human memory by means of high-density scalp EEG recordings; annotating vocal responses in memory tasks; assisting the research team in processing and analyzing these behavioral and electrophysiological data; supervising a team of undergraduate research assistants; and assisting in general lab administration (grants, progress reports, IRB protocols). This position requires an individual who possesses excellent interpersonal, organizational, and scientific skills. This individual must be able to work independently with limited oversight to maximize the amount of high-quality data collected.
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To apply, submit a cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a resume to memorylab@psych.upenn.edu
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== Senior Data Analyst ([http://www.darpa.mil/program/restoring-active-memory DARPA RAM Project]) ==
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The Computational Memory Lab is hiring a Senior Data Analyst. The selected applicant will lead the development of novel machine learning algorithms to decode cognitive states based upon multichannel intracranial time series data from human and nonhuman subjects. He/she will implement dimensionality reduction techniques and evaluate and implement large-scale data processing architectures (Hadoop, Hive, Spark, etc.) to manage the analysis of hundreds of terabytes of neural and behavioral data. He/she will interface with principal investigators and senior research staff at leading neuroscience institutions and medical device companies, and present results to project sponsors. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional statistical and programming skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts through sophisticated data visualizations.
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'''Required Qualifications'''
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*PhD in computer science, statistics, engineering, neuroscience or directly related quantitative field, or MS with at least 4 years relevant post-graduate experience.
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*Background in machine learning, regression modeling, feature discovery/selection, optimization, exploratory data analysis, data mining, pattern recognition.
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*Experience with the development and implementation of novel machine learning techniques.
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*Experience with Python, C/C++ and object-oriented programming techniques.
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*Experience with scientific computing languages (Python, R, SAS, Matlab).
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'''Preferred Qualifications'''
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*Experience with neural time series analysis.
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*Experience with large-scale data storage processing architectures (Hadoop, Hive, Spark, etc.).
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*Experience with collaborative software development.
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*Experience with Windows, Mac and Linux development environments.
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*Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
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[https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/12092 '''Apply online at https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/12092''']
  
 
== Senior Scientific Programmer ([http://www.darpa.mil/program/restoring-active-memory DARPA RAM Project]) ==
 
== Senior Scientific Programmer ([http://www.darpa.mil/program/restoring-active-memory DARPA RAM Project]) ==
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[http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/10538 '''Apply online at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/10538.''']
 
[http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/10538 '''Apply online at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/10538.''']
  
== Research Analyst ([http://www.darpa.mil/program/restoring-active-memory DARPA RAM Project]) ==
 
 
The Computational Memory Lab is hiring a Research Analyst, who will be responsible for contributing to the research, design, specification, development, and testing of neural time series modeling and analysis tools for the Restoring Active Memory (RAM) project. Working under the Project Director, as part of a multi-disciplinary team of programmers, scientists, and mathematicians, he or she will work to research and develop approaches and requirements for modeling neural time series data, and then translating those requirements into effective algorithm designs. Part of the focus of this position will also be on compiling and analyzing neural time series data by developing novel visualization tools, and in leading the development of algorithms for use in implantable medical devices.
 
 
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*PhD degree (or foreign educational equivalent) in Applied Mathematics or Statistics.
 
*Strong quantitative background in Bayesian time series analysis.
 
*Demonstrated expertise programming in MATLAB, Python or C.
 
 
[http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/10717 '''Apply online at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/10717.''']
 
 
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Revision as of 19:30, 28 June 2019

The Computational Memory Lab is currently seeking applications for the following positions:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The Computational Memory Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral fellow to collaborate with Professor Michael Kahana's team on the electrophysiology of human memory, as studied both through passive recordings and direct brain stimulation. The successful applicant will become part of a multi-center effort to study learning and memory in neurosurgical patients who have implanted electrodes for seizure mapping. As part of this project, we are developing a novel brain stimulation therapy for patients with memory disorders, which involves collaboration with six different clinical sites and research centers.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong quantitative background (e.g., multivariate methods such as machine learning, dimensionality reduction, and pattern similarity analysis). Applicants should send their CV, publications, and a list of references to Professor Kahana at kahana@psych.upenn.edu.

Digital Media Design (Undergraduate Work-study Position)

The Computational Memory Lab is looking to recruit a DMD student for the 2019 Fall semester to help design UNITY-based memory experiments to interface with closed-loop brain stimulation algorithms. Additionally, we are looking for a student who can assist with designing stunning graphical illustrations of scientific findings for inclusion in our lab's research publications. To apply for the position, please send a CV and transcript to Professor Kahana at kahana@psych.upenn.edu using the subject line: "3-D Design”.





For more information on Penn's salary structure, click here.