Dyslexia Phenotyping Project: Neuropsychological Outcomes in Individuals with Dyslexia
Sarah Inkelis, Professor
Neurology
Applications for Spring 2025 are closed for this project.
The Dyslexia Phenotyping Project involves a large-scale collaboration of UCSF investigators to understand the phenotype (the neural, genetic, cognitive, and behavioral expression) of dyslexia throughout the lifespan. Our aim is not only to identify language-specific weaknesses associated with dyslexia, but also the associated individual strengths. Participants complete a comprehensive series of established and experimental cognitive tasks that are designed to investigate the structure and function of specific brain circuits. The results of this system-based cognitive assessment are correlated with structural and functional neuroimaging, as well as with genetic findings, to create targeted interventions.
Role: -Learn to score multiple cognitive and behavioral measures in the domains of language, visuospatial processing, executive functioning, attention, and emotional functioning.
-Ensure data quality and accurate data entry in study databases.
-Conduct chart reviews for various study parameters (e.g., history of general anesthesia, birth complications)
-Develop tools to assist with data management.
-Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, present findings, discuss research papers.
-Explore potential career paths in neuroscience, psychology, neurology, education, and related fields.
Qualifications: -High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data collection/entry, organization, and analysis.
-Strong work ethic and commitment to contributing to the research project.
-Basic understanding of brain research. Coursework/major in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, education, or another related field.
-Familiarity with data collection and analysis techniques is a plus.
-Proficiency in using common software applications (e.g., Excel), database programs (e.g., RedCAP), and potentially some experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) is advantageous.
Day-to-day supervisor for this project: Ellie Carpenter
Hours: to be negotiated
Off-Campus Research Site: UCSF Nancy Friend Pritzker Building 675 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94107
Related website: https://dyslexia.ucsf.edu/dyslexia-phenotype-project
Biological & Health Sciences Education, Cognition & Psychology