CNS JANUARY NEWSLETTER

COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2012

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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

I Welcome to the Newsletter

II Society News

III Announcements/Conferences

IV Positions Available

-Faculty

-Postdoctoral

-Research Assistants

-Graduate Students

V Of Interest

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I. WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

This newsletter is intended for CNS members only. It is a monthly

newsletter designed to update its members on events, job opportunities,

and related information in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. The

Newsletter is emailed monthly to all current members. Membership and

contact information can be updated by logging into member's account. For

guidelines on submitting an announcement to the Newsletter, see

https://cogneurosociety.org/newsletter

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II. SOCIETY NEWS

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We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Young Investigator Award are Adam Aron, Ph.D. of UCSD and Roshan Cools, Ph.D. of Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. Both award winners will give a lecture at CNS 2012 in Chicago.

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The Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS), committed to the development of mind and brain research and aimed at investigating the psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of cognition, is teaming up with MIT CogNet.

As part of an expanding partnerhip, CNS will share their conference abstracts in MIT CogNet’s “Gray Matter”. MIT CogNet’s new “Gray Matter” section, part of the unveiling of the new and improved MIT CogNet due to be released in spring 2012, will host the content in a freely available archive for gray literature in the cognitive sciences. Conference proceedings, working papers and author-contributed works will be archived and made freely available to the cognitive science community.

MIT CogNet, http://cognet.mit.edu is the online location for content, community, and collaboration for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences. After its launch in 2000, MIT CogNet quickly became an essential resource for those engaged in highly-cited, cutting-edge primary research in the cognitive sciences. With the launch of the all-new MIT CogNet in 2012, researchers and students will be able to expand their access to critical research, learn about developments in their community, and share research. Individual and institutional subscribers to MIT CogNet have access to a comprehensive platform including resources from core fields of study, such as artificial intelligence, linguistics, neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and education. MIT CogNet offers unlimited access to a fast-growing collection of books and journals and major reference works from the MIT Press including several cornerstone works in the field such as The Cognitive Neurosciences IV (Gazzaniga), The MIT Encyclopedia of the Cognitive Sciences (Wilson, Keil), and The Visual Neurosciences, Volumes 1 and 2 (Chalupa, Werner). In addition to the more than 550 MIT Press books, subscribers have access to the full text of six MIT Press journals, including, Artificial Life, Evolutionary Computation, Computational Linguistics, Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, Linguistic Inquiry, and Neural Computation.

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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Eve Marder is the winner of the George A. Miller Award for 2012.

The George A. Miller Prize in Cognitive Neuroscience was established in 1995 by the Cognitive Neuroscience Society to honor the innovative scholarship of George A. Miller, whose many theoretical advances has so greatly influenced the discipline of cognitive neuroscience.

The prize is awarded to the nominee whose career is characterized by distinguished and sustained scholarship and research at the cutting-edge of their discipline and that has in the past, or has the potential in the future, to revolutionize cognitive neuroscience. Extraordinary innovation and high impact on international scientific thinking should be a hallmark of the recipient's work.

Dr. Marder will give a special lecture at the 2012 annual meeting in Chicago.

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The Cognitive Neuroscience Society is pleased to announce the first annual Distinguished Career Contributions award. The Distinguished Career Contributions (DCC) honors senior cognitive neuroscientists for their distinguished career, leadership and mentoring in the field of cognitive neuroscience. The winner for the 2012 annual meeting is Dr. Morris Moscovitch. Dr Moscovitch will deliver a special lecture during the annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

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Mark your calendar!

The CNS 2012 Meeting will be held at:

The Palmer House

Chicago, Illinois

March 31 - April 3

Remember to make sure your CNS membership is current through April 3, 2012 before your submissions are due!

Registration is Open and Early Discount Rates are available through February 1, 2012

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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities

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Conference/Symposium/Event

fMRI Visiting Fellowship Programs: Mar 2012, Oct 2012

Functional MRI

Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

Massachusetts General Hospital

Announcement

The 5-day Visiting Fellowship Program in Functional MRI has been held more than 50 times since its inception in October of 1994. It is a world-renown introduction to the basics of Functional MRI, presented in an intense workshop that emphasizes experimental design in the context of a thorough grounding in image acquisition, task design, data analysis and a collection of "cautionary tales" to give the participant a good feel for the pitfalls of fMRI-based research, as well as its power. It is held at the home of the first human functional MRI experiments: The Athinoula A. Martinos Center For Biomedical Imaging of the Massachusetts General Hospital, near Boston, Massachusetts.

The purpose of the workshop is to provide a serious introduction to this field. It is primarily intended for people new to the field, and for those who have had some experience but seek a more thorough and principled introduction.

CURRICULUM

Students will receive a firm grounding in the fundamentals of fMRI. This will include the basic physics of MR imaging, the biology and biophysics of the hemodynamic responses to neural activity, the principles of fMRI data analysis (including both

exploratory and statistical analysis), stimulus presentation and response recording in the context of high magnetic fields and electromagnetic pulses, and the design of perceptual and cognitive experiments. A special emphasis of the course will be the design, implementation, and execution of perceptual and/or cognitive experiments by the participants. Participants will break into small groups to design their own fMRI experiments. Barring

unforeseen problems, some of these experiments will be executed, and the resulting data analyzed, on the final day of the course.

The core faculty is drawn from the staff of the Athinoula A. Martinos Center (of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and affiliated faculty from Harvard University, Boston University, McLean Hospital and

other institutions.

NOTE: While a large fraction of the workshop is spent addressing the many issues associated with the analysis of fMRI data, this is NOT a course to teach a specific software package. Other workshops, devoted to specific packages, are available at

Martinos and at other institutions.

Robert L. Savoy

fmrivfp@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu

http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/fMRIVisitFellowProg.php

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Two Week Multi-Modal Short Course at Martinos, Apr 23 - May 4, 2012

Multi-Modal Brain Imaging and Functional Analysis (Course Code: 2012Apr23)

Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

Massachusetts General Hospital

Applications are open for the 6th Multi-Modal Short Course (MMSC) being held at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Apr 23 - May 4, 2012. The application process is competitive; all applications are due by the end of February 28, 2012. Admission Decisions will be announced by March 15, 2012.

The goal of this ambitious workshop is to demonstrate the ways in which a large variety of techniques are being applied to questions in human brain function. Participants will receive exposure to MRI, FMRI, DTI, DSI, MRS, PET, EEG, MEG,

NIRS, DOT, TMS, and a variety of molecular and computational approaches to studying human brain function in vivo. There will also be some discussion of more invasive techniques such as implanted electrodes and direct cortical stimulation---tools that

are used before and during surgery. To bring this heterogeneous collection of technologies together, a number of unifying themes (in both the lectures and the classroom/laboratory activities) will be used. Unifying themes will include mode of activation (blood-based, electrical, trauma/clinical), physiological underpinnings (from basic biophysics of the effects to molecular and

energetic considerations), psychological (using all modalities on the same questions), and others. Activities will include design of a variety of experiments, exposure to a variety of software tools, tours and demonstrations of the techniques in action, and selected keynote lectures to exemplify particular experimental domains in which many of these techniques have been brought to bear on a specific problem.

Robert L. Savoy

fmrivfp@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu

http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/multimodalImaging.php

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Research and Software Training in Functional MRI

Network Analysis; Clinical Research; SPM8 GLM Analysis

Neurometrika.org

Research Training and Software Training in Functional MRI at Neurometrika

FMRI in Clinical Research and Practice [Basic]

SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators [Intermediate]

Network Analysis: Functional Connectivity [Advanced]

SPM8 and Network Analysis [Compressed, Intermediate/Advanced]

Neurometrika continues to offer week-long hands-on training in fMRI-based research and data analysis.

There are four programs currently scheduled for the coming months, but more appear regularly and can be seen on the homepage of the Neurometrika website.The newest program is “Network Analysis: Functional Connectivity”, which was given in Boston in October and be repeated in Baltimore in early December. The popular “SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators” will be given in Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Chicago in the coming months. The primary software for this program will be SPM8, with extensive discussion of a variety of software tools that extend the power of SPM8. Please note that all of these programs require that you bring your own laptop, and they also assume a modest level of experience with functional MRI experimentation and statistics. The emphasis in these programs is on hands-on use of the tools. Theory is presented and discussed, but primarily as an adjunct to the active use of the tools.

Please see the links below for more details about the programs.

The main page for Neurometrika is: http://www.neurometrika.org

A general description of the programs can be found at: http://www.neurometrika.org/Courses

Registration for all programs is done at: http://www.neurometrika.org/Registration

PROGRAM LISTING:

SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators

Pittsburgh; Jan 09-13, 2012 (CourseCode 2012Jan09)

Baltimore; March 13-17, 2012 (CourseCode 2012Mar13)

Chicago; Mar 26-30, 2012 (CourseCode 2012Mar26)

Network Analysis: Functional Connectivity

Baltimore; Dec 12-16 (CourseCode 2011Dec12)

SPM8 for PET and SPECT

New Haven; Jan 02-06 (Course Code 2012Jan02)

Robert L. Savoy

admin@neurometrika.org

http://www.neurometrika.org

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* * * FACULTY POSITIONS * * *

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Faculty Position

SENIOR STAFF SCIENTIST NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH POSITION

SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH, INTRAMURAL

RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), housed at one of the premier research sites in the U.S., the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. with state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to research, is recruiting a senior staff scientist to join the Section on Integrative Neuroimaging. The strong scientific environment and outstanding equipment resources at NIH make this a unique opportunity for an outstanding scientist. Minimum qualifications are a doctoral degree, post-doctoral training, strong publication record, and demonstrated expertise in analysis and synthesis of neuroimaging data. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team using neuroimaging to map brain activity as well as genetic and neurochemical mechanisms associated with normal higher cognitive function as well as dysfunction in neuropsychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, those with genetic sources of cognitive dysfunction such as Williams syndrome, and other conditions such as normal aging. In addition to collaborative work within the team, there is opportunity for outstanding candidates to develop their own projects within the Section. Possible areas of concentration include. 1) neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia, 2) neurodevelopmental neuroimaging, and 3) neurochemical underpinnings of higher cognitive function and dysfunction and 4) imaging genetics. Stipends are competitive and depend on level of experience. Applicants with developmental imaging are especially encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Karen Berman, M.D.; C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 435-7645; jasmins@mail.nih.gov

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Karen Berman, M.D.

C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.

NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209

9000 Rockville Pike

Bethesda MD 20892-1365

USA

jasmins@mail.nih.gov

(301) 435-7645

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Faculty Position

Full-time tenure-track position in Speech-Language Pathology

Department of Rehabilitation

Université Laval

Université Laval’s Department of réadaptation/Rehabilitation offers a professional Masters (M.Sc.) program in Speech-Language Pathology that enrolls 50 students per year. The department also houses the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (both Masters degrees) programs.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

1. Graduate teaching in speech-language pathology: courses about motor speech disorders (articulation, voice, resonance, stuttering), swallowing disorders or associated deficits;

2. Contribution to teaching in other areas of the speech-language pathology program;

3. Development of an independent research program in speech-language pathology or a related discipline (motor speech disorders, swallowing disorders or associated deficits);

4. Supervision of research projects at the master and doctoral levels.

5. Participation in pedagogical and administrative committees in the Département de réadaptation;

CRITERIA OF SELECTION

1. Completed, or in the process of completing, a doctoral level qualification in speech-language pathology or related discipline;

2. Holding a postgraduate training will be considered an asset;

3. Being a member (or eligible to become a member) of the Ordre professionnel des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec;

4. Clinical experience in speech-language pathology will be considered an asset.

5. Research expertise in motor speech disorders, swallowing disorders or associated deficits will be

considered an asset;

6. Experience teaching at the university level in motor speech disorders, swallowing disorders or associated deficits will be considered an asset;

7. Candidates must have the potential to communicate and teach in French.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 24th, 2012.

POSITION START DATE: Preferably before June 2012.

APPLICATION

Candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae, a letter including a statement of teaching and research

interests, and the names of three referents. The candidates should submit documents relating to their application

to:

Joël Macoir, Ph.D.

Département de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine, Pavillon Vandry

Université Laval

Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6

CANADA

Télécopieur : (418) 656-5476

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Faculty Position

Two faculty positions: Professor and Lecturer in Psychology

School of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Technology

Plymouth University, UK

The School of Psychology is making two academic appointments to further strengthen its current staffing. The School's research profile places it in the top third of psychology departments in the UK, with 85% of its research activity rated at international standard. We will appoint a world-leading Professor to further strengthen this profile.

The School hosts the University-recognised Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, with research groups in Cognitive Neuroscience, Thinking and Reasoning, Memory, Vision, Language Development, Social Psychology and Health and Well Being. These groups are housed in recently-built dedicated research facilities, and supported by a team of technicians and scientific officers. You will strengthen one of these research groups, or help to create a new research group that complements our existing strengths.

Professor in Psychology

You will have an outstanding research track record with a publication and research funding profile that demonstrates an international standing in your field. You will be a research-leader, demonstrating both personal research excellence, and the ability to drive forward the research agenda of the School.

Location: Plymouth

Salary: Senior Manager scale

Job Reference: A2376

Closing date: 12 midnight, Friday 20 January 2012 Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Lecturer in Psychology

You will have a strong research track record, with a publication record that demonstrates the potential for an international research profile. A track record of research funding will be advantageous. You will be qualified to PhD level or equivalent and will be able demonstrate your ability to teach Psychology at University level.

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £30,870 to £44,016 pa - Grade 7/8 Job Reference: A2377 Closing date: 12 midnight, Friday 20 January 2012 Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

To apply, please visit:

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADP222/professor-in-psychology/

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADP224/lecturer-in-psychology/

A Final Salary Pension Scheme is available Promoting Equality and Diversity

Inquiries regarding the position can be addressed to the Head of School, Prof. Simon Handley

S.Handley@plymouth.ac.uk

http://www.jobs.ac.uk

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Faculty Position

Sabatical Replacement

Behavioral Neuroscience or Cognitive Psychology

Department of Psychology

Washington College

Behavioral Neuroscientist or Cognitive Psychologist: WASHINGTON COLLEGE invites applications for a one-semester, full-time (3 course teaching equivalent) position with responsibilities beginning August 2012. PhD and ABD applicants are welcome. The successful candidate should be prepared to offer several of the following courses: Biopsychology, Learning, Cognitive Psychology, Sensation & Perception, Statistics & Design, Drugs & Society, and Human Sexuality. We have state of the art teaching and research facilities that include a vivarium, fully-equipped biopsychology laboratory, 64 channel topographic EEG, eye-tracking & pupilometry equipment, and a transcranial doppler lab. See psychology.washcoll.edu for more details about the program. Questions can be addressed to cgibson2@washcoll.edu. Applicants should submit: letter of teaching interest; graduate transcript(s); CV; and contact information for three professional references through our online portal, Consensus, at https://highereddecisions.com/wcm/current_vacancies.asp" Review of applications will begin January 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Washington College is actively seeking to diversify its faculty and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

cgibson2@washcoll.edu

gspilich2@washcoll.edu

410 778-7734

http://psychology.washcoll.edu

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Faculty Position

U.S. Army, Research Development and Engineering Command, Army Research Laboratory, Management Position

Army Research Laboratory

Department of the Army

U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

Chief, Soldier Performance Division, Human Research & Engineering Directorate

Announcement Number: ARL-DB5-11-02

Annual Salary: $148,510.00 - $165,300.00

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

• Lead a division of 75-125 scientists and engineers

• Direct and oversee a highly complex theoretical and applied research and development programs (laboratory and field research activities) directed toward development of human factors technologies and Soldier-oriented design principles

• Promote and oversee in-house efforts and outreach to industry and academia through such mechanisms as University Affiliated Research Centers and Collaborative Technology Alliances

• Provide the Army with a senior researcher for human factors technologies and Soldier-oriented design principles that meets the Army’s goals to extend existing technologies or develop new concepts in:

• Soldier sensory-cognitive-motor performance

• Neuroergonomics

• Neuroscience

• Social/cognitive network and decision science

• Human-robotic interaction

• Human-system integration

• Manage diverse, state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities for fundamental science and technology and extend research capabilities to field environments

Apply through Friday, February 17, 2012

For more information, including the complete vacancy announcement(s), application specifications, and other pertinent information, visit www.usajobs.gov, select “Search Jobs”, then enter position title or announcement number in “Keyword Search”.

NOTE: Submit all documents electronically (preferred) to usarmy.adelphi.arl.mbx.DB5jobs@mail.mil SUBJECT: "DB-V Recruit/Fill- Chief, SPD" or mail to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, ATTN: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, PECP-NER-F, 314 Johnson Street, Rm 133, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Application materials will not be returned. Applicants are reminded of the legal prohibition against submitting applications in Government, postage paid envelopes, or using other Government property for other than officially approved activities. These prohibitions are contained in 5 C.F.R. 735.205, 39 U.S.C., and 18 U.S.C. Copies of this announcement are available at the address listed above, or may be obtained by emailing usarmy.adelphi.arl.mbx.DB5jobs@mail.mil.

Central Resume Processing Center

U.S. Army Research Laboratory,

ATTN: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center,

PECP-NER-F, 314 Johnson Street, Rm 133,

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

APPLICANTHELP@CONUS.ARMY

(410)306-0137

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304114700

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Postdoctoral Position

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING

SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH, INTRAMURAL

INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD

The National Institute of Mental Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), offers a two to five year post-doctoral fellowship at one of the premier research sites in the U.S., the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. which houses state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to research. The strong scientific environment and outstanding equipment resources at NIH make this a unique opportunity for an outstanding scientist. The position is open to 1) recent Ph.D.'s in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, neuropharmacology, or other applicable discipline or 2) M.D.'s with training in psychiatry, neurology, nuclear medicine, radiology or other relevant field. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team using neuroimaging to study genetic and neurochemical mechanisms of normal cognitive function as well as dysfunction in neuropsychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, those with genetic sources of cognitive dysfunction (e.g. Williams syndrome), and other conditions such as normal aging. Possible research areas include 1) neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia, 2) neurodevelopmental neuroimaging, and 3) neurochemical underpinnings of higher cognitive function and dysfunction and 4) imaging genetics. Applicants with developmental imaging are especially encouraged to apply. Familiarity with computational and statistical methods for neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab, SPM, AFNI) confers an advantage but is not absolutely required. Send letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Karen Berman, M.D.; C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 435-7645; jasmins@mail.nih.gov

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Karen Berman, M.D.

C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.

NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209

9000 Rockville Pike

Bethesda MD 20892-1365

USA

jasmins@mail.nih.gov

(301) 435-7645

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Postdoctoral Position

Neurobiology of mindfulness and meditation

Massachusetts General Hospital

The Neurobiology of Meditation laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital is recruiting 1-2 postdoctoral fellows to conduct NIH-funded research evaluating the neurobiological basis of mindful meditation and yoga. The study combines functional and structural MRI measures with cognitive, psychosocial, and physiological assessments. The primary responsibilities of the fellow will be to analyze MRI and behavioral data, and then write manuscripts detailing the findings. The successful applicant will both assist with ongoing projects and develop and execute their own mentored research project. The lab is located within the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, which has a strong research community offering a wealth of potential collaborations. The lab also collaborates closely with the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School and other researchers in the Boston area.

Minimum requirements include: 1) demonstrated experience with functional and/or structural MRI techniques; 2) a PhD in cognitive or computational neuroscience, experimental psychology, or engineering; and 3) personal experience with yoga or meditation.

The position will begin in the summer of 2012. Consideration of applications will begin in January 2012 and will end when the position is filled. Please send a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of reference.

Sara Lazar PhD

Massachusetts General Hospital

149 13th St

Psychiatric Neuroimaging Research Program

Charlestown, MA 02129

lazar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu

http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/~lazar

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Postdoctoral Position

Palo Alto WRIISC Special Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Advanced Clinical Neuroimaging

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA Palo Alto War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC)

The Office of Academic Affiliations, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is now accepting applications for a two-year special Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program in advanced neuroimaging with an emphasis on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), memory problems (including dementia), and chronic pain. The fellowship can begin between July 1st and October 1st, 2012. The Fellowship site is part of the VA Palo Alto War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) and is affiliated with Stanford University. The VAPA-WRIISC-SFP site is linked to the two other WRIISC fellowship sites (Washington, DC, East Orange, NJ) as well as the VA Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) fellowship program (based at Palo Alto) for didactic, academic, and research efforts. The Palo Alto WRIISC specializes in integrating anatomical/functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to improve the diagnostic/prognostic value of neuroimaging in the clinical setting. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to (a) receive training in Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) from a team of experienced neuroimagers and (b) relate neuroimaging findings to clinical cases in consensus conferences with our team of neurologists, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists & psychologists. There is also opportunity to explore projects in psychology and dementia with WRIISC, MIRECC, and Stanford faculty. In collaboration with their mentors, fellows will develop and conduct a research project, publish and present findings, participate in grant writing, and utilize the latest technologies for research (including a brand new 3 Tesla GE MRI scanner).

Applicants must be US citizens. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, computer science, psychology, or a related discipline. Prior experience in neuroimaging is essential. Experience with Linux, MATLAB, SPM8, FreeSurfer, MedINRIA & FSL is highly desirable and programming skills would be a big plus.

A. To be eligible to apply for the WRIISC Fellowship Program you must hold a PhD in one of the above described disciplines and be able to provide evidence of U.S. citizenship.

B. Applications must be received by February 15, 2012. Applicants must submit: a) a letter confirming they can fulfill the eligibility requirements; b) a personal statement describing their interest in the Fellowship; c) 3 letters of recommendation; and d) a current curriculum vitae. These materials can be submitted directly to the PhD Fellowship Program Director: Maheen M. Adamson, PhD at maheen.adamson@va.gov.

C. If the applicant is identified as the candidate of choice for this site, they will be required to produce all documents listed in above section A and the following additional documents:

1. Transcripts from all educational institutions

2. VA Form 10-2850d, “Application for Health Professions Trainees.”

Maheen Adamson, PhD

For more information, please contact Maheen Adamson, PhD at the WRIISC Palo Alto Fellowship site, (650) 493-5000, "1", "1" then x62179.

maheen.adamson@va.gov

http://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/paloalto/CA-fellowship.asp

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Postdoctoral Position

Palo Alto WRIISC Special Fellowship Program (PhD track) with Research Interests in Mental Health and Neuroscience

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA Palo Alto War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC)

The Office of Academic Affiliations, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is now accepting applications for a two-year special Fellowship training program researchers (PhD) in Mental Health Research and Treatment. The Fellowship can begin between July 1st and October 1st, 2012. The Fellowship site is part of the VA Palo Alto War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) and is affiliated with Stanford University. This interdisciplinary program aims to provide clinical psychologists or recent Ph.D.’s in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or other applicable disciplines with clinical and research training in a broad range of specialties to become outstanding clinical researchers in high priority areas of brain and mental health. The VAPA-WRIISC-SFP site is linked to the two other WRIISC fellowship sites (Washington, DC, East Orange, NJ) as well as the VA Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) fellowship program (based at Palo Alto) for didactic, academic, and research efforts. This fellowship may include focus on research areas such as the cognitive neuroscience of memory, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and cognitive impairment. There is also opportunity to explore projects in geropsychology and dementia with WRIISC, MIRECC, and Stanford faculty. We are particularly interested in applying an interdisciplinary approach integrating neuropsychology, and neuroimaging. In collaboration with their mentors, Fellows will develop and conduct research projects, publish and present findings, participate in grant writing, and utilize the latest technologies for research, and educational activities.

To be eligible to apply for the WRIISC Fellowship Program, a clinical or non-clinical PhD applicant must be able to provide evidence of U.S. citizenship.

Applications must be received by February 15, 2012. Applicants must submit: a) a letter confirming they can fulfill the eligibility requirements; b) a personal statement describing their interest in the Fellowship; c) 3 letters of recommendation; and d) a current curriculum vitae. These materials can be submitted directly to the Fellowship Program Director: Maheen M. Adamson, PhD at maheen.adamson@va.gov.

If the applicant is identified as the candidate of choice, they will be required to produce all documents listed above and the following additional documents:

1. Transcripts from all educational institutions

2. VA Form 10-2850d, “Application for Health Professions Trainees.”

Maheen Adamson, PhD

For more information, please contact Maheen Adamson, PhD at the WRIISC Palo Alto Fellowship site, (650) 493-5000, "1", "1" then x62179

maheen.adamson@va.gov

http://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/paloalto/CA-fellowship.asp

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral fellwoship in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Audition

The Barcelona Brainlab

Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior (IR3C)

University of Barcelona

Applications are invited for a 1.5 years postdoctoral position commencing early 2012 in the field of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Auditory Perception. Our project investigates how the auditory system encodes the acoustic regularity (repetition suppression) and what are the neural mechanisms of deviance/novelty detection. In particular we are currently interested in the relationships between cortical and subcortical [brainstem] auditory system mechanisms. We run EEG and MEG experiments, and analyze event-related brain potentials and magnetic fields, as well as oscillatory activity and synchronization. Eventually, we also use fMRI in our experiments.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Neurosciences with essential skills in: up-to-date practical and theoretical knowledge on EEG and MEG or fMRI, extensive knowledge of experimental procedures and statistical methods in cognitive neuroscience, excellent knowledge of Matlab programming and experimental control software (i.e., Presentation, eprime, etc.), large experience in writing scientific papers, and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Please, submit 1) a letter of motivation, 2) CV, and 3) the name and contact details of two referees in one single PDF file to Ms. Marta Turró at brainlab@ub.edu.

Marta Turró

brainlab@ub.edu

+34934034424

http://www.ub.edu/brainlab

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Postdoctoral Position

Two Open Postdoctoral Positions

Training Program in the Neuroscience of Human Cognition

Chicago or Evanston campus

Northwestern University

The NIH-funded Training Program in the Neuroscience of Human Cognition supports postdoctoral positions for research in various laboratories at Northwestern University. Two 1-year appointments are now open (both renewable for a second year). A wide variety of research topics in Cognitive Neuroscience are covered, including work with neuroimaging and with patient populations.

Potential mentors include: Vania Apkarian, Ric Ashley, Mark Beeman, Galen Bodenhausen, James Booth, Ann Bradlow, Hans Breiter, Joan Chiao, John Csernansky, John Disterhoft, Steve Franconeri, Dedre Gentner, Darren Gitelman, Matt Goldrick, Jay Gottfried, Marcia Grabowecky, Jim Houk, Konrad Kording, Nina Kraus, Camelia Kuhnen, Chuck Larson, Viorica Marian, Marsel Mesulam, Sue Mineka, Robin Nusslock, Andrew Ortony, Ken Paller, Todd Parrish, Paul Reber, William Revelle, Jennifer Richeson, Emily Rogalski, Peter Rosenfeld, Satoru Suzuki, Cindy Thompson, Joel Voss, Lei Wang, Sandra Weintraub, Patrick Wong, Bev Wright, Phyllis Zee, and Rick Zinbarg. For more information about each of these laboratories, go to: http://cogns.northwestern.edu/faculty/.

Contact specific Northwestern faculty for more information about their research and potential postdoc opportunities. T32 funding is only for US citizens or permanent residents, in accordance with NIH policy. The appointments will begin as early as February and no later than June 2012. Application materials should include a CV, a 2-page research proposal, a support letter from the potential mentor, and contact information for three references, and should be sent by email to David Schneeweis at <d-schneeweis@northwestern.edu>. Materials must be received by February 6, 2012.

Ken Paller, Training Program Director

kap@northwestern.edu

http://cogns.northwestern.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Scientist in Human Memory

Psychology

Cardiff University

Applications are invited for a three year postdoctoral scientist to work on an MRC funded project investigating the neural correlates of human episodic memory (available from April 2012).

The post-holder will work with Professors Graham and Wilding at Cardiff University, and colleagues at Oxford and Bangor Universities (Butler, Rafal and Davies). With support from a research assistant, the post-holder will deliver a programme of fMRI and patient studies aimed at understanding how regions in the medial temporal lobe contribute to memory for faces, scenes and objects. The post-holder will be part of a large interdisciplinary group working on human memory, as well as a strong cognitive neuroscience and imaging methods community.

The applicant should have a PhD in a relevant area, experience with fMRI and preferably good theoretical knowledge of different accounts of human memory. They should also have a strong background in behavioural statistics, in particular with relevance to fMRI analysis.

Kim Graham

School of Psychology

Cardiff University

Tower Building

Park Place

Cardiff, CF10 3AT

grahamks@cardiff.ac.uk

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/psych/research-associate-4259.html

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Postdoctoral Position

Emotion/Motivation and Cognition

Laboratory of Cognition and Emotion

Department of Psychology

University of Maryland, College Park

Candidates are being considered for a postdoctoral research associate position in the laboratory of Dr. Luiz Pessoa. Work in the lab focuses on the interactions between cognitive and emotional/motivational systems using fMRI and behavioral techniques. Requirements include a PhD in neuroscience or related area. Experience in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging and familiarity with neuroimaging analysis platforms are desirable. We are particularly looking for someone with strong computational programming skills, including experience with Matlab (C++ is a benefit). Strengths in mathematical and statistical knowledge are also strongly desired. The position offers excellent training in advanced aspects of neuroimaging data analysis, including trial-by-trial connectivity, machine learning/multivariate, and graph-theoretic/network techniques. The University of Maryland, College Park, offers outstanding resources for neuroimaging and houses a 3T TIM Trio Siemens system. The university is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Anticipated start date spring/summer of 2012. Please email a CV, letter of intent, and 2-3 letters of recommendation to Luiz Pessoa.

pessoa@umd.edu

http://emotioncognition.org

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Postdoctoral Position

Brain Imaging Postdoctoral Fellowship

Center for BrainHealth

Brain and Behavioral Sciences

University of Texas at Dallas

A Postdoctoral research position is available at Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas, in collaboration with the Advanced Imaging Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center. This position presents the unparalleled opportunity to work within a dynamic research team combining ERP, EEG, fMRI, structural brain morphometric measures and behavioral measures to answer both basic and applied questions in clinical and cognitive neuroscience.

Desirable Qualifications:

*PhD preferably completed in neuroscience, neuropsychology, neurocognition, engineering, or related field (biomedical or similar fields will be considered)

*Interest in fMRI techniques, and the relationship between interventions and cognition

*Familiarity with fMRI, EEG, or physiological measures would be advantageous

*Background in Matlab, SPM and AFNI would be advantageous

*Ability to administer and coordinate an NIH funded research project involving exercise, cognition, and health aging

*Ability to interact with & encourage normal aging and other clinical participants in the research study is required

*Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary highly collaborative research team

*Interest in translational research between neuroscience and clinical populations

*Strong record & potential for scholarly productivity

The Center for BrainHealth is located in downtown Dallas adjacent to The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The Center’s research is dedicated to applying cutting edge brain research to clinical populations to study brain plasticity. These projects cover a wide range of cognitive functions across the life-span, across a multitude of disorders, and across the most current functional brain imaging technologies.

Access to state of the art facilities including: Philips 3T research-dedicated MRI scanner, Four Neuroscan SynAmps2 systems equipped for both 64 and 128 channel recordings, newly installed SenseGraphics 3D-LIW large environment workstation and SensAble phantom haptic device, Biopak MP150 system for recording physiological data, and eye-tracking monitors for behavioral measures.

Established access available to special subject populations including: Healthy Aging, Alzheimers Disease (AD), Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), ADHD, Autism, Military and Former Military, as well as Stroke, Adolescent, and Pediatric groups. Strong ties present to medical research located at the adjacent UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Benefits of the job include:

*Ability to be involved with established, innovative, multidisciplinary collaborations.

*Ability to work on research projects highly relevant to health outcomes.

*Potential for high publication rate

*High potential for innovation in research design

*Competitive salary and benefits

*One year position, renewable for 2nd year based upon performance and productivity

The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. UT Dallas strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty and administration.

Sarah Sprinkle

2200 West Mockingbird Lane

Dallas, TX 75235-5451

Sarah.Sprinkle@utdallas.edu

214-905-3007

http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pbe110104

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Postdoctoral Position

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW

Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory

Centre for Brain and Mental Health Research

University of Newcastle, Australia

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a PhD in psychology, neuroscience or a related field to work with an international team of cognitive neuroscientists under the direct supervision of Associate Professor Frini Karayanidis at the Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory, School of Psychology, University of Newcastle, Australia. This project looks at variation in cognitive flexibility and associated decision processes from adolescence into senescence. The research fellow will be responsible for management of recruitment and data, coordination of processing of behavioural and ERP data, MRI/DTI analyses, behavioural and clinical test scoring and model-based analyse as well as co-supervision of student researchers, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations. Prior experience with one or more of the above is essential, however training on gap areas will be provided. For more information, please contact Frini.karayanidis@newcastle.edu.au and attach cv.

Frini Karayanidis

Frini.karayanidis@newcastle.edu.au

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Postdoctoral Position

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY

ECoG and Intracranial EEG

NEUROLOGY

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Laboratory of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology (LBCN) at Stanford University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in electrophysiological recording in patients implanted with intracranial EEG electrodes. The successful postdoctoral candidate will have access to other collaborating laboratories and facilities across the university. The research at the LBCN aims at understanding the neurophysiological correlates of higher cognitive functions. Candidates with strong publication record, interest in cognitive neuroscience, and solid matlab programming should email a CV, statements of research interests and career goals, and names of three references to Dr. Josef Parvizi at jparvizi@stanford.edu.

Josef Parvizi

jparvizi@stanford.edu

650 7256648

http://lbcn.stanford.edu

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Research Assistant Position

RA position neuroimaging with adolescents (fMRI & ERP)

McLaughlin and Sheridan Labs

Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience/Developmental Medicine Center

Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School

An experienced, independent, and organized individual is sought for a full- time Research Assistant position working with Katie McLaughlin, PhD, and Margaret Sheridan, Ph.D., members of the research faculty in General Pediatrics and Developmental Medicine at Children’s Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School. The individual in this position would assist with a recently funded neuroimaging study examining the impact of exposure to trauma on neural structure and function in adolescents. The study involves one EEG/ERP study session and one fMRI study session on a sample of adolescents with and without exposure to trauma. This position would be an excellent fit for applicants interested in obtaining doctoral training in neuroscience or clinical psychology. Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience or another relevant field. Applicants should also possess excellent writing and communication skills, the ability to prioritize assignments and become familiar with new topics quickly, and attentiveness to details. One to three years of related experience, especially research experience, is preferred as is ability to work in command line environments such as Unix or Linux operating systems. Preference will be given to students who have programing experience, particularly those who have previously worked with Python, Matlab, and Linux.

Principal Duties:

Assists with the administration and support of research projects and activities, including IRB submissions, participant recruitment, and the development of surveys, flyers, project information sheets, consent forms, and other study materials.

Programs tasks for EEG and fMRI study sessions using Eprime.

Collects data through active interaction with adolescent participants, including telephone screening interviews, in-person semi-structured interviews, and EEG and fMRI data acquisition.

Conducts pre-processing and analysis of EEG, ERP, structural MRI, and fMRI data including programing in python and matlab.

Margaret Sheridan/Kate McLaughlin

1 Autumn Street, AU 645

Boston, MA 02115

Katie.McLaughlin@childrens.harvard.edu

857-218-5598

http://www.childrenshospital.org/cfapps/research/data_admin/Site3076/mainpageS3076P0.html

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Research Assistant Position

Research Assistant

Pediatric BRAIN Center

Department of Psychiatry

University of Illinois at Chicago

Employee will be responsible for testing participants enrolled in a research trial that is investigating underlying brain function as it relates to the interface of emotion and cognition in patient populations. Testing procedures include fMRI, neurocognitive, neuropsychological, and eye movement testing. Employee will also be responsible for assisting with recruiting, the maintaining of IRB documentation, and data entry. Familiarity with standard psychological testing measures, proficiency with MS Excel and Photoshop a must. Experience testing with patient populations and familiarity with processing of fMRI data using tools such as AFNI or SPM is preferred. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are expected to be followed as it relates to testing as well as study documentation. Bachelor's Degree required, preferred in Cognitive Sciences, Psychology or related discipline.

The Pediatric BRAIN Center, Director Dr. Mani Pavuluri, specializes in studying emotion and cognition in children and adolescents through the use of neuroimaging techniques and with the intended result of developing innovative treatments to improve quality of life in patient populations. For fullest consideration please email cover letter and resume.

Richard Whitley

rwhitley@psych.uic.edu

http://www.psych.uic.edu/brain-center/

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Sangay Wangmo

Administrative Assistant

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19th CNS Annual Meeting

The Palmer House

March 31 - April 3 2012 Chicago, Illinois

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