Volunteer Research Assistant Position: Visuospatial Processing in People with Brain Damage
Prof. Alfonso Caramazza, Psychology/FAS
Fall 2019


The Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab at Harvard University (Psychology Department) is seeking a volunteer undergraduate research assistant for the Fall 2019 semester. The lab is currently conducting research on visual perception and attentional disorders to learn about the human visual system, including color and size perception. Responsibilities: Research assistant will prepare materials for experiments, participate in behavioral testing sessions, transcribe data from videos, and carry out targeted literature searches to assist the research team. Requirements: Familiarity with Mac OSX, self-motivation, and strong attention to detail are required. Previous research experience, previous experience with Photoshop (or an equivalent software) and MATLAB Psychtoolbox are preferred. A minimum commitment of one semester (8-10 hours/week) is required. Ideal applicants will be able to continue to assist with studies over the spring. Additional Information: Students will be closely mentored directly by a graduate student and a post-doc and supervised by the PI. To Apply: Please attach a copy of your resume/CV to Seda Akbiyik (sakbiyik@fas.harvard.edu to an email that states why you are interested in joining the lab and any relevant coursework you have taken at Harvard. (posted 8/2019)