MRI internship available for study of Gender Differences in Autism
It has been repeatedly observed that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) disproportionately affects males relative to females. Although there have been many attempts to explain this bias, no clear answers have emerged because of small sample sizes. This study hopes to identify sex differences in the brain and DNA to learn how these differences relate to the heterogenetiy in ASD Behavior.
This study, run at Seattle Children’s Research Institute as part of Dr. Sara Webb’s lab, is a collaborative project in conjunction with Yale, Harvard, and UCLA.
We are looking for an intern to assist with running MRI scans for children 8-17 years old with autism and typical development. This is a hands-on position and an ideal candidate will have experience with children, and an interest in learning more about neuroimaging. Your responsibilities may include helping participants get ready to go into the scanner, running computer experiments, giving instructions to subjects, and assisting with data. This is a weekend position. This is an unpaid internship, but you may choose to receive 499 credit for your involvement.
Time commitment: 3-6 hours per week on Sunday afternoons (which is when our MRI scans take place), 2 quarter commitment required.
To apply, please send your resume or CV to Anna Kresse at anna.kresse@seattlechildrens.org.
