[Physics opps] Biomedical Researcher, MGH Neural/Cognitive Sleep Lab

[8-opps@mit.edu]

NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Our lab seeks a full-time research assistant. We investigate the
neural and cognitive components of healthy human sleep and sleep
disorders. The research focuses primarily on the interaction between
cognition and sleep in healthy people and in disease states. The
kinds of questions we are interested in include: Does sleep influence
memory? And if so, what are the electrophysiologic signatures of its
effects? Can the influence of sleep on memory be manipulated by drugs
or devices? Does it change with age? What are the best ways to
measure sleep physiology?

Our 8-bed sleep laboratory employs cognitive neuroscience and
behavioral approaches, looking at human performance (e.g. memory) and
sleep parameters, including electrophysiologic measures of several
organ systems, such as brain (EEG), heart (EKG), muscle (EMG); and
lung (airflow and oxygenation). We will also be working on
simultaneous sleep and imaging, including fMRI.

We're looking for a one-year commitment. Part-time work is an option,
but less desirable. Some computational and programming skills are
preferred (including visual basic, excel and MATLAB). Full-time
employees receive full benefits, competitive salaries, and excellent
resources for career development.

Start date is flexible. Ideally mid or late summer.

Interested candidates should contact the principle investigator:

Jeffrey M. Ellenbogen, MD, MMSc
The Sleeping Brain Lab
Chief, Division of Sleep
Department of Neurology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Wang ACC 720
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Email: jeffrey_ellenbogen at hms.harvard.edu
617.724.7426 (phone); 617.726.2353 (fax)
http://sleep.med.harvard.edu/people/faculty/249/Ellenbogen