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April 2009
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER APRIL 2009
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COGNITIVE
NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER APRIL
2009
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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
www.cogneurosociety.org/content/newsletter.
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II.
SOCIETY NEWS
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*III. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES*
Announcing the first Neurobiology of Language
Conference (Conference/Symposium/Event)
The University Of Chicago
We
are delighted to announce that the first Neurobiology of Language Conference
(NLC 2009) will be held as a two-day satellite event preceding the 39th Annual
Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN?)
in Chicago on Thursday and Friday 15-16 October 2009. This symposium seeks to
present the current status of research in the neurobiology of language, at the
crossroads of neuroscience, linguistics, and experimental psychology, with a
topical emphasis on the interactions among brain, behavior, and language. Topics
will relate to the neural mechanisms underlying perceptual, cognitive, motor,
and linguistic processes used to produce and to understand language in both
children and adults. The conference will feature poster and slide presentations
as well as keynote presentations by several of the field’s most distinguished
researchers. The best papers at the symposium will be invited for inclusion in a
special issue of the international journal Brain and Language. NLC 200
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provides a unique opportunity to bring together researchers across a broad
spectrum of techniques and disciplines, who do not generally attend the same
scientific meetings. The symposium is being developed by an international
committee, including Drs. Jeffrey Binder, Sheila Blumstein, Laurent Cohen,
Vincent Gracco, Peter Hagoort, Marta Kutas, Alec Marantz, David Poeppel, Cathy
Price, Kuniyoshi Sakai, Riitta Salmelin, and Bradley Schlagger, under the
direction of Drs. Steven L. Small (small@neurolang.org) and Pascale Tremblay
(tremblay@neurolang.org) of The University of Chicago.
The Neurobiology
of Language Conference Call for Abstracts opens on Monday 13 April 2009 at 9AM.
The abstract submission deadline is Sunday, 17 May 2009 at midnight. For more
information, please visit the symposium website at www.nlc2009.org or send an
email to the organizing committee at committee@neurolang.org
We
encourage you to forward this announcement to anyone you think may be
interested.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Steven L.
Small
Pascale Tremblay
Contact Information:
Pascale Tremblay,
Ph.D.
University of Chicago,
Human Neuroscience Laboratory
5481 S.
Maryland Ave. MC-2030,
Chicago IL,
60637
committee@neurolang.org
www.nlc2009.org
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ART
AND SCIENCE: EXPLORING THE LIMITS OF HUMAN PERCEPTION
(Conference/Symposium/Event)
The “Centro de Ciencias de Benasque Pedro
Pascual” in Spain, is hosting a symposium for 2009 that under the title “Art and
Science: Exploring the limits of human perception” wants to be a forum for
artists and scientists who have common interests. The symposium is a featured
part of the year-long series of scientific meetings sponsored by the “Centro de
Ciencias de Benasque Pedro Pascual” and the Spanish National Research Council
(CSIC).
The program consists of a series of public conversations between
artists and scientists with the purpose of bringing together these seemingly
disparate, but we feel intimately related, fields. The format of the symposium
gravitates around paired special lectures by an artist and a scientist on their
practice, followed by an open discussion exploring the nature of the
relationship between their fields. We strongly believe that activities such as
this symposium should help to raise awareness about the importance of the
research in these topics and also about the specific contributions of the
artists to science and vice versa. Finally, we pretend that it could serve as
the perfect setting to foster future collaborations between artists and
scientists that would thus benefit from each other’s contributions to our
understanding of the mechanisms underlying human perception.
The symposium
will cover several topics including the visual science of visual arts, the
perception of visual space and architecture, cinematographic arts, choreography,
virtual reality, magic and attention, consciousness, olfaction and taste, music
and audition, how do we perceive artistic and scientific displays, etc. In
addition to the paired plenary sessions, the meeting will include contributed
talks, poster presentations and special events such as wine and food tasting by
one of the most original Spanish cooks, auditions, etc. The final program and
registration instructions can be found in the meeting website (http://sophia.ecm.ub.es/2009art/).
This year’s Art and Science Closing Lecture will be delivered by Prof. Semir
Zeki from University College London.
The conference will take place between
the dates of July 12-16, 2009 in Benasque, a beautiful small village located in
the Pyrenees, the mountain range that forms the natural border between France
and Spain. Benasque is one of the preferred destinations for nature and outdoor
tourism in northern Spain. The meeting will last for 5 days with a not so tight
schedule so people can take some time off in the afternoons to hike or just
simply visit the many Romanic churches and lakes scattered around the area.
The auditorium at the “Centro de Ciencias de Benasque Pedro Pascual” seats
over 100 people and we can anticipate that the meeting will equally attract
scientists and artists. The first registration deadline is approaching so
please, make sure that you make all the arrangements to come on time.
If you
have any questions regarding registration, poster presentations, travelling to
Benasque, etc, please send your messages to this e-mail address
l.martinez@umh.es.
Luis M. Martinez
On behalf of the
Organizing Committee.
Luis M. Martínez Otero, Ph.D.
Instituto de
Neurociencias de Alicante, SPAIN.
Susana Martinez-Conde, Ph.D.
Barrow
Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Az, USA.
Angela Nieto,
Ph.D.
Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante, SPAIN.
Torsten N.
Wiesel, M.D. Ph.D.
The Rockefeller University, New York, NY,
USA.
Contact Information:
Luis M. Martinez, PhD?
Instituto
de Neurociencias de Alicante
CSIC-Universidad Miguel Hernández
Campus de
Sant Joan
Avenida Ramón y Cajal S/N
03550 Sant Joan
d'Alacant
SPAIN
Voice: +34 965 919210
+34 965 919209
(lab)
Skype:
luis.m.martinez.otero
l.martinez@umh.es
luis.m.martinez.otero@gmail.com
http://in.umh.es/IP/MartinezOtero.html
l.martinez@umh.es
http://sophia.ecm.ub.es/2009art/
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Satellite
to OHBM 2009: Advances in Resting-state fMRI
(Conference/Symposium/Event)
Stanford University, Palo Alto,
CA
Stanford University is hosting a one-day symposium on June 17th
entitled “Advances in Resting-state fMRI” as a satellite meeting to this year’s
HBM conference. The meeting will provide the opportunity for leaders in the
field of resting-state fMRI to meet and exchange ideas in a setting more
conducive to group discussion of important issues in the field. For more
information and registration please visit http://restingstate.stanford.edu/.
Contact Dr. Jessica Damoiseaux (jeske@stanford.edu) or Dr. Lucina
Uddin(lucina@stanford.edu) with additional questions.
Contact
Information:
Lucina Uddin
lucina@stanford.edu
http://restingstate.stanford.edu/
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The
Neuroscience of Emotion: From Reaction to Regulation
(Conference/Symposium/Event)
Department of Psychology, Tufts
University
Call for Abstracts.
The Tufts University Initiative on
Emerging Trends in Behavioral, Affective, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience is
pleased to present its third annual conference, to be held at Tufts University
in Medford, Massachusetts (Boston area), June 4th through 6th, 2009.
This conference will showcase progress made in answering fundamental
questions about the nature of the affective system. What are the neural
mechanisms by which this affective system operates? How does it change over the
course of the lifespan or with experience? How do "hot" emotions interact with
"cold" cognitive processes? How does emotional responding go awry in
psychopathology, and how can we regain control when it does? The conference
will promote an expanded conception of the field of affective neuroscience, one
that informs (and is informed by) work taking place in the laboratories of
psychophysiological scientists, neuroscientists who study human participants at
different phases of the lifespan, and neurobiologists who study the neural basis
of emotion in non-human animals.
Planned speakers:
Lisa Feldman
Barrett, Margaret M. Bradley, Michael Davis, Patricia J. Deldin, John D. E.
Gabrieli, Ahmad R. Hariri, Klaus A. Miczek, Charles A. Nelson III, Kevin N.
Ochsner, Elizabeth A. Phelps, Mary L. Phillips, Diego A. Pizzagalli, Gregory J.
Quirk, Lisa M. Shin, Nim Tottenham, Heather L. Urry, and Paul J.
Whalen.
The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, April 3,
2009.
More information can be found on the website.
Sponsored by
Tufts University and the American Psychological Association.
Contact
Information:
psych.conference@tufts.edu
http://ase.tufts.edu/psychology/newseventsConf2009.htm
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Call
for Abstracts (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Society for Neuroeconomics, 2009
Annual Conference
Abstract submission deadline June 1, 2009
Meeting
dates September 25 - 27, 2009
The Society for Neuroeconomics invites
submission of research abstracts for its 2009 annual meeting in Evanston,
Illinois. Abstracts are encouraged from any area of neuroeconomic research.
Abstracts can be for either a poster or a 20-minute slide presentation, and will
be evaluated for suitability and chosen by the Program Committee. Notification
of acceptance or non-acceptance will be emailed to the submitting author by
early July.
You may submit your abstract online by uploading it in Word
or pdf format at
www.neuroeconomics.org/conference/2009-
abstract-submission
~About the
Meeting~
The Society for Neuroeconomics promotes interdisciplinary research
and discussion through its annual meeting. The meeting is attended by scholars
of all levels from all areas of neuroeconomic research including the fields of
economics, psychology, and neural science, as well as by leaders in fields such
as finance and medicine. The meeting's format, consisting of general sessions
only and organized receptions and meals, provides ample opportunities for
networking and off-line discussions. This year we will enhance the potential for
more focused peer group networking by reintroducing our Women in Science
Breakfast, and offering for the first time a Student Lunch with the Society's
president. Details of the meeting can be found at
www.neuroeconomics.org/conference
~Guidelines for abstracts submitted to
the Society for Neuroeconomics Meeting 2009~
Abstracts should describe novel
theoretical, computational and empirical results; abstracts that fail to do so
will not be considered. Abstracts should not report findings that will be
published elsewhere prior to the meeting, although presentation of the work at a
recent meeting (e.g., within a year) of another society is
acceptable.
Please see
www.neuroeconomics.org/conference/2009-abstract-submission for more detailed
guidelines or for inquiries.
Contact Information:
Maggie
Grantner
socfornecon@gmail.com
www.neuroeconomics.org
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Developmental
Neuroscience Summer Institute (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Sackler Institute
for Developmental Psychobiology, Department of Psychology, Weill Cornell Medical
College and Cornell University
The ninth annual John Merck Fund Summer
Institute on the Biology of Developmental Disabilities will be held during the
week of June 9-14, 2009 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. This
week-long course, co-organized by Drs. BJ Casey, Barbara Finlay, and Leah
Somerville, will feature expert speakers whose work focuses on the organization
and development of brain systems mediating learning, emotion, and reward
processing and their relation to developmental and psychiatric disorders. Course
faculty investigate these issues using a wide variety of scientific approaches,
including developmental, behavioral, comparative, imaging, genetic, and
clinical. Students will benefit from lectures given by internationally renowned
scientists and will participate in didactic interactions with the speakers on
each methodology described. The institute is geared toward graduate students and
postdoctoral fellows and provides travel stipends, room, and partial board for
attendees.
Contact Information:
Erika Ruberry
Sackler Institute for
Developmental Psychobiology
1300 York Avenue, Box 140
New York, NY
10065
err2005@med.cornell.edu
http://sacklerinstitute.org/cornell/summer_institute/2009
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fMRI
Visiting Fellowship Course (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Martinos Center for
Biomedical Imaging , Radiology, , Massachusetts General
Hospital
September 28 - October 2, 2009
The 5-day Visiting
Fellowship Program in Functional MRI has been held more than 40 times since its
inception in October of 1994. It is a world-reknown 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 pioneering work of the MGH NMR Center and
Martinos Center has elicited an explosion of research in functional brain
imaging. While it has been known for almost 100 years that neural activity
causes localized changes in cerebral blood flow, and has been more recently
demonstrated that neural activity causes localized changes in blood oxygenation,
the tools for measuring these signals have historically been highly invasive in
animals, and moderately invasive in humans. The seminal work of an extraordinary
team of physicists, radiologists, and neuroscientists at the Martinos Center,
demonstrating that these changes and blood flow and blood oxygenation can be
detected by the non-invasive technology of MRI, has led to a dramatic increase
in functional brain imaging work with humans. Because this non-invasive
technique permits many repetitions of experimental procedures on a single
subject, it has become the method of choice for neuroscience research in
functional brain mapping.
The purpose of the present 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 experienc 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, data analysis (including both exploratory and
statistical analyses), 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.
Contact Information:
Robert
Savoy
savoy@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/fMRIVisitFellowProg.php
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SPM8 Workshops at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging Radiology
(Conference/Symposium/Event)
Massachusetts General Hospital
The
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging announces a new series of workshops
focused on the practicalities of using various software packages for analyzing
brain imaging data. The first of these was a workshop on FreeSurfer?,
held in January in 2009, the second and third were SPM8 Basics workshops held
Mar 6-8 and Mar 23-25. Based on the success of these programs, there will be a
continuing series of such software training workshops in the future.
The
next "SPM8 Basics Workshop" is scheduled for July 20-22, 2009. Faculty will be
Thomas A. Zeffiro, Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli, and Robert Savoy.
This
intermediate-level, 3-day workshop is designed for investigators having
familiarity with the basic principles of fMRI data acquisition and analysis, and
who wish to use SPM8. The focus will be on using SPM8 and its extensions for
preprocessing, statistical modeling and visualization of data from a range of
functional neuroimaging experimental designs. While the primary emphasis will be
on the internals and practical use of SPM8 for these purposes, several other
topics will be discussed. In particular:
(1) There will be extensive
discussion of software tools (outside SPM) that aid in quality control for any
fMRI-based data. These tools address error detection, correction and
amelioration at various stages of the analysis from data acquisition through
first and second level analysis. And...
(2) There will be brief discussions
of data visualization tools outside SPM8. These will include MRIcron?,
xjView and FreeSurfer?.
NOTE:
The primary emphasis is on bringing users of SPM up-to-speed on the new features
of SPM8. Participants in future, more advanced SPM8 Workshops under development
will be assumed to have acquired the knowledge presented in this (SPM8 Basics)
workshop.
General information can be found at http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/fMRI-Extension/SPM8.php
Contact
Information:
Robert Savoy
savoy@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/fMRI-Extension/SPM8.php
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FACULTY POSITIONS
Postdoctoral
Fellowships (Faculty Position)
Frey Lab , Lewis Center for Neuroimaging/Dept.
of Psychology, University of Oregon
Applications are invited for 1-2
postdoctoral positions in laboratory of Dr. Scott H. Frey, Lewis Center for
Neuroimaging & Psychology Department at the University of Oregon. Projects
are concerned with the: 1) neural bases of manual actions and tool use, and 2)
factors influencing multi-sensory and motor plasticity following limb amputation
or hemiparesis. Primary techniques include functional and structural MRI
(research-dedicated 3T), MRI-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS),
kinematics and psychophysics. Applicants must have a Ph.D./M.D. in a relevant
discipline and a strong interest in this area. Previous neuroimaging and/or TMS
experience, basic familiarity with programming and the unix/linux/OSx?
are necessary.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be
received by April 1, 2009. Earliest possible start date is May 15,
2009.
Please send a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact
information for three professional references to shfrey@uoregon.edu. The
University of Oregon is an EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural
diversity. Candidates who promote and enhance diversity are strongly
desired.
Contact Information:
Scott H. Frey
Lewis
Center for Neuroimaging, 5288 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
97403-5288
shfrey@uoregon.edu
http://freylab.uoregon.edu/ ; and http://lcni.uoregon.edu/
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Cognitive
Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellow (Faculty Position)
Stanford Cognitive and
Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, School of Medicine, Psychiatry & Behavioral
Sciences, Stanford University
The Stanford Cognitive and Systems
Neuroscience Laboratory (http://scsnl.stanford.edu) and Parvizi Lab
invite applications for a joint postdoctoral fellowship in human cognitive
electrophysiology. This is an exciting opportunity to work on combined
intracranial EEG (iEEG) and simultaneous fMRI/EEG studies of normal and abnormal
brain function, including (1) network dynamics of resting state and task-induced
iEEG, (2) relation between single-neuron, LFP and fMRI-BOLD signals during human
cognition and (3) multi-modal analysis of ictal cognition and behavior. The
successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program that contributes
to, and complements, ongoing research studies. The candidate will have access to
state-of-the-art intracranial electrophysiological recording and stimulation and
neuroimaging and computational facilities. We seek candidates with strong
research background in one or more of the following areas: cognitive
neuroscience, behavioral and cognitive neurology, computational neuroscience,
EEG, and fMRI. Candidates with prior experience in iEEG will be preferred.
Please email a CV, statements of research interests and career goals, and names
of three references to Profs. Josef Parvizi (jparvizi@stanford.edu) and Vinod
Menon (menon@stanford.edu).
Contact Information:
Dr. Vinod
Menon
Vinod Menon, Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
&
Program in Neuroscience & Symbolic Systems Program
&
Neurosciences Institute at Stanford
Stanford University School of
Medicine
Stanford, CA 94305-5778
menon@stanford.edu
http://scsnl.stanford.edu
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Principal
Investigator (Tenure-Track Ass Research Professor) (Faculty Position)
Donders
Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging,
Radboud University Nijmegen
Job description
The Donders Centre for
Cognitive Neuroimaging offers young, talented researchers in cognitive
neuroscience the opportunity to establish their own independent research group.
The successful candidate will hold a tenure-track position (to be reviewed
within 5 years) based at the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, with
free access to all its research facilities, including fMRI at 1.5 T, 3 T, and 7
T, MEG, EEG and TMS.
Requirements
Candidates must have recently
obtained a PhD?
degree and should have a proven ability for independent research in a field of
cognitive neuroscience.
The Donders Centre is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Organization
The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and
Behaviour consists of the Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Cognitive
Neuroimaging and the Centre for Neuroscience.
Centre for Cognitive
Neuroimaging
The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging is to
conduct cutting-edge fundamental research in cognitive neuroscience. Much of the
rapid progress in this field is being driven by the development of complex
neuroimaging techniques for the in-vivo scanning of activity in the human brain
– an area in which the Centre plays a leading role. The research themes cover
central cognitive functions such as perception, action, attention, cognitive
control, memory, language, decision neuroscience as well as methods of data
acquisition and analysis. The Centre also aims to establish how the different
brain areas coordinate their activity with very high temporal precision to
enable human and animal cognition.
Website: http://www.ru.nl/donders
Conditions
of employment
Maximum employment: 1,0 fte
Maximum salary per month,
based on a fulltime employment: € 4,970 gross/month
Salary scale: 12
Duration of the contract: The position is a tenure track position.
Additional conditions of employment
The position is equivalent to an
assistant research professorship. The teaching obligations are minimal.
Other Information
Candidates should submit a letter of application,
a CV including a list of publications, a one-page document on research plans,
and the names of three persons who can provide references.
Additional
Information
Prof. David Norris, director
Telephone: +31(0)24-3610649,
+31(0)24-3610651
E-mail: david.norris@donders.ru.nl
Application
You can apply for the job (mention the vacancy number 30.01.09) before 1
April 2009 by sending your application by email- to:
tildie.stijns@donders.ru.nl
Contact Information:
Tildie
Stijns
Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
Tildie Stijns
Kapittelweg 29, 6525 EN NIJMEGEN
tildie.stijns@donders.ru.nl
www.ru.nl/donders
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RESEARCH
FACULTY POSITIONS (SENIORS) at the BCBL (Faculty Position)
Basque Center on
Cognition Brain and Language (Spain)
The Basque Center on Cognition Brain
and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers SENIOR research staff
positions in several areas: language acquisition, production, multilingualism,
neurodegeneration of language, language and learning disorders and advanced
methods for cognitive neuroscience. The center promotes a rich research
environment without teaching obligations with access to the most advanced
behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including MRI 3 Tesla, a whole-head MEG
system, four ERP labs, a TMS lab, an eyetracking lab, and several behavioural
labs well equipped, as well as to technical support and research personnel
(PhD?
and postdoctoral students). The senior positions are permanent appointments and
most likely involving group leading duties.
We are looking for
experimental scientists with a background in psycholinguistics and/or cognitive
neuroscience neighbor areas for the content areas and physics and/or engineers
for the methodological areas. All interested in undertaking research in the
fields described in www.bcbl.eu (research).
Candidates should have a
strong publication track record. A track record in supervising PhD?
students would be welcomed.
Applications should include:
(i) a
curriculum vitae.
(ii) a list of publications.
(iii) two letters of
recommendation.
(iv) a cover letter describing research interests.
For
more information about the positions and how to apply please check the web page
www.bcbl.eu and click on JOBS.
We also encourage applying to the
senior positions Ikerbasque call (www.ikerbasque.net)
For information
about the positions, please contact Manuel
Carreiras
(info@bcbl.eu).
Contact Information:
Manuel
Carreiras
m.carreiras@bcbl.eu
www.bcbl.eu
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RESEARCH
FACULTY POSITIONS (JUNIORS) at the BCBL (Faculty Position)
Basque Center on
Cognition Brain and Language
The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and
Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers JUNIOR research staff
positions in several areas: language acquisition, production, multilingualism,
neurodegeneration of language, language and learning disorders and advanced
methods for cognitive neuroscience. The center promotes a rich research
environment without teaching obligations with access to the most advanced
behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including MRI 3 Tesla, a whole-head MEG
system, four ERP labs, a TMS lab, an eyetracking lab, and several behavioural
labs well equipped, as well as to technical support and research personnel
(PhD?
and postdoctoral students). The junior positions have a term of appointment
between 3 and 5 years with the possibility of a tenure track.
We are
looking for experimental scientists with a background in
psycholinguistics
and/or cognitive neuroscience neighbor areas for the content areas and physics
and/or engineers for the methodological areas. All interested in undertaking
research in the fields described in www.bcbl.eu
(research).
Candidates should have a strong publication track record,
and at least one or two years of postdoctoral experience. A track record
in
supervising PhD?
students would be welcomed.
Applications should include:
(i) a
curriculum vitae.
(ii) a list of publications.
(iii) Two letters of
recommendation.
(iv) examples of published work.
(v) a cover letter
describing research interests.
For more information about the positions
and how to apply please check the web page www.bcbl.eu and click on
JOBS.
For information about the positions, please contact Manuel
Carreiras
(info@bcbl.eu).
Contact Information:
Manuel
Carreiras
m.carreiras@bcbl.eu
www.bcbl.eu
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Research
Psychiatrist (Faculty Position)
San Francisco VA Medical Center , Department
of Psychiatry , University of California San Francisco
THE DEPARTMENT OF
PSYCHIATRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO invites applications
for a Research Psychiatrist position at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs
Medical Center. Applicants must have an M.D. and Ph.D.; have a California
medical license at time of appointment; have established skills in—and
dedication to—both basic and translational research on mental illnesses that are
central to the VA mission, especially PTSD and other anxiety disorders; and have
demonstrated clinical experience and teaching ability. A strong emphasis in
methodologies for use of human subjects including neuroimaging is desirable. An
interest in the application of translational research interventions for anxiety
disorders including PTSD is also desirable. This is an 8/8 VA position and
could begin on July 1, 2010. While applicants at the Assistant Professor level
are preferred, the position will be filled at an academic rank commensurate with
experience. Eligibility for an appointment in the UCSF Neuroscience Program is
necessary. Responsibilities include launching a successful independent program
in psychiatric research; clinical responsibilities at the VA; and participating
in teaching, supervision or support of educational programs for medical
students, residents, psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate
students in a variety of disciplines. Applicants are encouraged to submit their
application electronically—including CV, statement of research interest, three
representative journal articles, brief statement of contributions to teaching
and/or educational program evaluations, and three letters of reference—to Samuel
H. Barondes, M.D., Search Committee Chair, c/o Astrid Prackatzsch at
astridp@lppi.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching,
research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment
to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal
employment opportunity for underrepresented minorities and women, for persons
with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.
Contact
Information:
Astrid Prackatzsch
astridp@lppi.ucsf.edu
http://psych.ucsf.edu
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The
SeniorBRAIN?™
Endowed Chair in Memory and Brain Health (Faculty Position)
Neuroscience, ,
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
The University of South
Carolina invites applications for the Endowed Chair in Memory and Brain Health:
SmartBRAIN?™
(www.seniorsmart.org). The SmartBRAIN?™
initiative will focus on developing methods to promote brain health and reduce
the impact of age-associated diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and
stroke. SmartHOME?®,
SmartWHEELS?®,
and SmartBRAIN?™
comprise SeniorSMART?™,
a South Carolina Center for Economic Excellence (www.sccoee.org) that is being
developed among three academic partners (Clemson University, the Medical
University of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina) and two
hospital systems (Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center and
Palmetto Health). The SmartBRAIN?™
initiative will work closely with the Brain Imaging Center of Economic
Excellence (www.bicoee.org). The SmartBRAIN?™
Endowed Chair will be based in the USC School of Medicine at the rank of
associate professor or professor, with opportunity for joint appointment in
other academic units at the University of South Carolina and its
partners.
The successful applicant will have an MD and/or Ph.D. degree, have
a demonstrated track record in interdisciplinary scholarly productivity, and
programmatic support from competitive extramural funding sources. Extensive
experience in the broad field of neuroscience is essential. Familiarity with the
mechanisms for enhancing research value through economic development (e.g.
intellectual property, interaction with relevant businesses, translational
research activities, etc.) is an important attribute that will build on the
South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence Program.
Further information
is on the Web site, www.seniorsmart.org. Address specific inquiries to G. Paul
Eleazer, MD, Chair of Search Committee for SmartBRAIN?™.
How to apply: All applications should be submitted electronically to
smartbrain@uscmed.sc.edu. Applications should include a) a curriculum vitae, b)
a list of 3–5 references, and c) a letter summarizing applicant qualifications,
current research activities and interests, potential or realized economic value
of their research, and the candidate’s qualifications to exert a leadership
role.
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in
educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Contact Information:
Dawn
Bruce
dawn.bruce@uscmed.sc.edu
www.seniorsmart.org
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Assistant
Professor of Psychology (tenure-track) (Faculty Position)
Neuropsychology,
Department of Psychology, Marquette University
The Department of
Psychology at Marquette University invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor in adult neuropsychology to begin preferably in August,
2009. Specific area is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose
expertise is in the biological bases of psychological disorders or otherwise
complements existing strengths in learning, memory, emotion, development, and
neuroscience. Completed APA-accredited clinical doctoral program and
internship; license-eligibility in Wisconsin; strong teaching and publishing
record; and post-doctoral research preferred. Responsibilities: undergraduate
and graduate teaching; independent research program with potential for
extramural funding; research mentorship of undergraduate and clinical psychology
Ph.D. students, and clinical supervision. Review of applications will begin
immediately; open until filled. Cover letter, CV, and research and teaching
goals/philosophy statements, must be submitted at http:\\careers.marquette.edu
(#52081). Send reprints and three letters of recommendation to: Neuropsychology
Search Committee, Psychology Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53201.
Marquette University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Contact Information:
Dr. Kristy Nielson
Dept. of
Psychology
Marquette University
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI
53201-1881
kristy.nielson@marquette.edu
www.marquette.edu/psyc
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STAFF
SCIENTIST NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH POSITION (Faculty 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 Integrated Neuroimaging. Minimum
qualifications are a doctoral degree, post-doctoral training, strong publication
record, and demonstrated expertise in analysis (computational and statistical
methods) 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 substrate of higher cognitive function,
particularly as regards working memory and frontal lobe, 2) neurofunctional
bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses, and 3) neurodevelopmental neuroimaging.
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 F. Berman, M.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 4C101; 9000
Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. Phone: (301) 496-7603; FAX: (301)
496 7437.
E-mail: karen.berman@nih.gov.
DHHS and NIH are Equal
Opportunity Employers.
Contact Information:
Karen F. Berman,
M.D.
NIH/NIMH;
Bldg 10, Rm 4C101; 9000 Rockville Pike;
Bethesda MD
20892-1365;
USA.
Phone: (301) 496- 7603;
FAX: (301)
496-7437
karen.berman@nih.gov
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Tenure
Track Position in LINGUISTICS (Faculty Position)
The Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures, National Chiao Tung University
The Department
of Foreign Languages and Literatures at National Chiao Tung University invites
applications for a full-time tenure-track position in LINGUISTICS at all
possible levels, with a starting date of August 1st, 2009.
Applicants should
have in hand a Ph. D degree before June 15th, 2009 and a strong record of
research in one or both of the following areas:
1) psycholinguistics,
cognitive linguistics, neurolinguistics
2) interface studies in linguistics
(including interface between syntax, semantics, phonology, prosody and
pragmatics)
Applicants should send: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) copies of
representative publications; 3) photocopy of diploma; 4) research summary and
teaching portfolio, 5) two letters of recommendation; 6) transcripts (5 & 6
are optional for applicants with Associate Professorship) by April 15th, 2009
to:
Search Committee
Department of Foreign languages and
Literatures
National Chiao Tung University
1001 Ta-Hsueh Road, Hsinchu
300, Taiwan, ROC
For further details in our website Latest News: http://www.fl.nctu.edu.tw/news_news.en.php
Contact
Information:
Lu-ying Chen
1001 Ta-Hsueh Road, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan,
ROC
luyingchen@mail.nctu.edu.tw
http://www.fl.nctu.edu.tw/news_news.en.php
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POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS
Cognitive
Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellow (Postdoctoral Position)
Stanford Cognitive
and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, School of Medicine, Psychiatry &
Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
The Stanford Cognitive and
Systems Neuroscience Laboratory (http://scsnl.stanford.edu) invites
applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the cognitive neuroscience of
mathematical cognition, memory, and learning disabilities. This is an exciting
opportunity to work on NIH- and NSF-funded projects involving behavioral, fMRI,
sMRI, DTI, EEG and TMS studies of cognitive development, skill acquisition and
learning disabilities in children and adults. The successful candidate will
develop a vigorous research program that contributes to, and complements,
ongoing studies. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art imaging and
computational facilities. We seek candidates with strong research backgrounds in
one or more of the following areas: brain and cognitive development,
mathematical cognition, memory, learning disabilities and functional brain
imaging. Please email a CV, statements of research interests and career goals,
and names of three references to Prof. Vinod Menon at menon@stanford.edu.
Contact Information:
Dr. Vinod Menon
Vinod Menon,
Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences &
Program in
Neuroscience & Symbolic Systems Program &
Neurosciences Institute at
Stanford
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
94305-5778
menon@stanford.edu
http://scsnl.stanford.edu
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Postdoctoral
position - University of Toronto (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive
Neuroscience & Developmental Psychology, Department of Psychology,
University of Toronto Scarborough
Fascinating NEW research opportunity:
The Cognitive Neuroscience fNIRS Brain-Imaging & Genes Laboratory for
Language, Bilingualism, and Child Development, directed by Dr. Laura-Ann Petitto
at University of Toronto Scarborough in exciting Toronto, Canada, is seeking a
Post-Doctoral fellow (“Research Associate”). The specific study, supported by
NIH grants, will examine hemodynamic change during auditory, temporal, and
language processing in the brains of infants, children, and adults, using
Near-infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) and fMRI, for which you will be trained.
Candidates should be self-motivated, possess an innate scientific curiosity,
find interesting new and developing technologies, and have Matlab programming
skills (a must). Funding is guaranteed for one year with the possibility for
renewal. Start-date: September, 2009. Send a CV, statement of scientific
interests, and the names of at least 3 references to: Prof./Dr. Laura-Ann
Petitto, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265
Military Trail, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1A4, Canada or E-mail:
petitto@utsc.utoronto.ca
Contact Information:
Melody
Berens
University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military
Trail
SY122
Scarborough,
Ontario
M1C1A4
ndhir@utsc.utoronto.ca
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Age-related Changes in Speech Recognition (Postdoctoral
Position)
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, MUSC
The MUSC
Hearing Research Program, in Charleston, S.C., invites applications for an NIDCD
funded post-doctoral fellowship on age-related neural changes in speech
recognition. This is a 2-year training opportunity (funding available for up to
5 years) to work with an interdisciplinary group of auditory scientists who use
neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and psychoacoustics methods. The successful
applicant will contribute to a 20 year longitudinal study on presbyacusis. We
seek applicants with peer-reviewed publications in audition, language, or
attention. The successful candidate will have skills in at least one of the
following areas: neuroimaging, programming, and statistics. Please email Dr.
Mark Eckert (eckert at musc.edu) for additional information. Applicants should
include a CV and a statement of interests. MUSC is located on the coastline, in
the heart of historic Charleston.
Contact Information:
Mark
Eckert
www.eckertlab.org
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Research
Associate in Cognitive Neuroscience (Postdoctoral Position)
Memory
Laboratory, Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge,
UK
A postdoctoral cognitive neuroscience research position is available
to work with Dr Jon Simons on a research project using multimodal neuroimaging
(fMRI and EEG/MEG) to investigate the brain regions supporting different stages
of human memory. The post is funded by a 3-year grant from the BBSRC and will
be based in the Memory Laboratory (http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/memlab)
at the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge, UK.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or related
disciplines, and a strong interest in long-term memory processes, preferably
evidenced by published peer-reviewed research papers. Previous experience in
functional neuroimaging and computer programming (particularly Matlab) is
desirable. Applicants should have excellent organisational skills, be highly
motivated, enjoy working in a vibrant collaborative research environment, and be
able to communicate effectively.
Applications should contain a CV,
completed (parts 1 & 3) PD18 form (http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/pd18)
and the names and addresses of two referees. These should be sent quoting the
reference number PJ04904 by e-mail to na241@cam.ac.uk or post to Mrs Nicola
Richmond, The University of Cambridge Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience
Institute, Department of Experimental Psychology, Downing St, Cambridge CB2 3EB,
UK tel: (+44 1223) 764420, fax: (+44 1223) 764760.
For further details
please contact Dr Jon Simons (jss30@cam.ac.uk).
Closing date: 17th April
2009. Planned interview dates in May. The post has a limited tenure of up to
three years.
Contact Information:
Mrs Nicola
Richmond
Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute,
Department of
Experimental Psychology,
Downing Street, Cambridge CB2
3EB
UK
na241@cam.ac.uk
http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/memlab
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Post-Doctoral
Research Fellowship (Postdoctoral Position)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Research, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
Two year fellowship
available within the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), in
collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), for research training
in cognitive (neuro)science and (neuro)rehabilitation. MRRI scientists, and
their fellows, conduct federally funded research in three main areas: (1)
treatments and outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI), (2) cognitive
neuroscience of action in healthy and stroke participants, and (3) language and
aphasia.
TBI research includes recovery from minimally
conscious/vegetative states and treatments for behavioral, emotional, and
cognitive regulation. Action research includes motor planning/motor learning,
spatial representation, and selection of objects for action. Language research
includes normal and impaired (aphasic) speech production and comprehension, with
particular emphasis on semantic and syntactic aspects of processing. MRRI
research also examines mechanisms of cognitive impairment after stroke and TBI
and the behavioral and neural impact of training and drug-based
treatment.
Available research mentors include John Whyte, Tessa Hart,
Laurel Buxbaum, Steve Jax, Myrna Schwartz, and Dan Mirman. Collaborations at
Penn allow training in neural imaging, voxelwise lesion-symptom mapping, and
TMS. Candidates should have a doctorate in neuropsychology/neuroscience,
experimental psychology, rehabilitation psychology, rehabilitation sciences,
rehabilitation medicine or related field, and must be interested in developing
an independent research career. MRRI/Penn are recognized by a Rehabilitation
Research Infrastructure grant from NIH (www.ncrrn.org). Send CV and letter
detailing research interests and goals to Kevin Whelihan, Research
Administrator, MossRehab?
Research Institute, 60 E. Township Line Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027, FAX
215-663-6113 or email whelihank@einstein.edu
Contact
Information:
Kevin
Whelihan
whelihank@einstein.edu
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Postdoc
in Leonardo Chelazzi’s Lab (Postdoctoral Position)
Dept. of Neurological and
Vision Sciences – Section of Physi, University of Verona
A position at
the postdoctoral level will be available in Leonardo Chelazzi’s lab at the
University of Verona, beginning in early spring 2009 (two-years duration,
renewable), reserved for someone to be fully in charge of a newly established
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) unit. The successful candidate will have
the opportunity to investigate the brain mechanisms of visual selective
attention and the complex interplay between selective attention and other
cognitive functions, such as learning and memory, motivation and decision making
(www.attention-lab.net).
Job requirements:
- Solid background in
the general area of cognitive neuroscience.
- Strong documented
experience in the relevant experimental methodology, i.e. excellent mastering of
the TMS technique and its applications within cognitive neuroscience.
-
Excellent programming and statistical skills.
- Strong motivation.
- Creative approach towards scientific research.
Please note that
knowledge of the Italian language is not a requirement.
If interested,
please send your application, a detailed CV and two reference letters
to:
leonardo.chelazzi@univr.it
or to:
Prof. Leonardo
Chelazzi
Dept. of Neurological and Vision Sciences – Section of
Physiology
University of Verona
I- 37134 Strada Le Grazie 8, Verona
(Italy)
Applications will be accepted if received before April 20,
2009.
Contact Information:
Leonardo Chelazzi
Dept. of
Neurological and Vision Sciences – Section of Physiology
University of
Verona
I- 37134 Strada Le Grazie 8, Verona
(Italy)
leonardo.chelazzi@univr.it
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Post-Doctoral
Position in the Neural Bases of Language (Postdoctoral Position)
Blumstein
lab in speech and lexical processing, cognitive and linguistic sciences, Brown
University
A post-doctoral position in the neural bases of speech and
lexical processing is available starting the summer of 2009. The research
program focuses on using event-related fMRI to investigate neural systems
underlying phonetic category invariance, competition across levels of the
grammar, and the interaction of phonetic/phonological properties and lexical
access in speaking and understanding. Facilities include a research dedicated 3T
Siemens Trio MR system located at the Magnetic Resonance Facility on the Brown
University campus (http://www.brainscience.brown.edu/MRF/).
Candidates should have an interest and some background in language processing
research and should have some experience working with functional neuroimaging
including fMRI design and analysis. Ph.D. must be completed before starting.
Current position is for 2 years, with renewal up to 5 years depending upon
availability of funds. Send vita, brief statement of research interests, and 3
letters of reference to Sheila_Blumstein@brown.edu. Applications will be
reviewed until the position is filled.
Brown University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Contact
Information:
sheila blumstein
sheila_blumstein@brown.edu
http://www.cog.brown.edu/People/seb/index.html
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POSTDOCTORAL
POSITIONS at the BCBL (Postdoctoral Position)
Basque Center on Cognition
Brain and Language
The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San
Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers 2-3 year postdoctoral positions in
several areas: language acquisition, production, multilingualism,
neurodegeneration of language, language and learning disorders and advanced
methods for cognitive neuroscience. The center promotes a rich research
environment without teaching obligations with access to the most advanced
behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including MRI 3 Tesla, a whole-head MEG
system, four ERP labs, a TMS lab, an eyetracking lab, and several behavioural
labs well equipped, as well as to technical support.
We are looking
for experimental scientists with a background in psycholinguistics and/or
cognitive neuroscience neighbor areas for the content areas and physics and/or
engineers for the methodological areas. All interested in undertaking research
in the fields described in www.bcbl.eu (research).
Candidates should
have a strong publication track record according to their research experience.
Applications should include:
(i) a curriculum vitae.
(ii) a list
of publications.
(iii) two letters of recommendation.
(iv) examples of
published work.
(v) a cover letter describing research interests.
For
more information about the positions and how to apply please check the web page
www.bcbl.eu and click on JOBS.
For information about the positions,
please contact Manuel Carreiras
(info@bcbl.eu).
Contact
Information:
Manuel
Carreiras
m.carreiras@bcbl.eu
www.bcbl.eu
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Cognitive
Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellow (Postdoctoral Position)
Stanford Cognitive
and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, School of Medicine, Psychiatry &
Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
Postdoctoral Fellowship at
Stanford University: The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory
(http://scsnl.stanford.edu) and Parvizi
Lab invite applications for a joint postdoctoral fellowship in human cognitive
electrophysiology. This is an exciting opportunity to work on combined
intracranial EEG (iEEG) and simultaneous fMRI/EEG studies of normal and abnormal
brain function, including (1) network dynamics of resting state and task-induced
iEEG, (2) relation between single-neuron, LFP and fMRI-BOLD signals during human
cognition and (3) multi-modal analysis of ictal cognition and behavior. The
successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program that contributes
to, and complements, ongoing research studies. The candidate will have access to
state-of-the-art intracranial electrophysiological recording and stimulation and
neuroimaging and computational facilities. We seek candidates with strong
research background in one or more of the following areas: cognitive
neuroscience, behavioral and
cognitive neurology, computational
neuroscience, EEG, and fMRI. Candidates with prior experience in iEEG will be
preferred. Please email a CV, statements of research interests and career goals,
and names of three references to Profs. Josef Parvizi (jparvizi@stanford.edu)
and Vinod Menon (menon@stanford.edu).
Contact Information:
Dr. Vinod
Menon
780 Welch Road, Palo Alto
menon@stanford.edu
http://scsnl.stanford.edu
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Postdoctoral
Cognitive Neuroscience Stanford University (Postdoctoral Position)
Stanford
Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, School of Medicine, Psychiatry
& Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
Postdoctoral Fellowship at
Stanford University: The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory
(http://scsnl.stanford.edu) invites
applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the cognitive neuroscience of
mathematical cognition, memory, and learning disabilities. This is an exciting
opportunity to work on NIH- and NSF-funded projects involving behavioral, fMRI,
sMRI, DTI, EEG and TMS studies of cognitive development, skill acquisition and
learning disabilities in children and adults. The successful candidate will
develop a vigorous research program that contributes to, and complements,
ongoing studies. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art imaging and
computational facilities. We seek candidates with strong research backgrounds in
one or more of the following areas: brain and cognitive development,
mathematical cognition, memory, learning disabilities and functional brain
imaging. Please email a CV, statements of research interests and career goals,
and names of three references to Prof.
Vinod Menon at
menon@stanford.edu.
Contact Information:
Vinod Menon,
Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences &
Program in
Neuroscience & Symbolic Systems Program &
Neurosciences Institute at
Stanford
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
94305-5778
Email: menon@stanford.edu
Web: http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/Vinod_Menon/
Contact Information:
Dr. Vinod Menon
780 Welch Road. Palo Alto,
CA
menon@stanford.edu
http://scsnl.stanford.edu
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POSTDOCTORAL
POSITION - COGNITIVE CONTROL (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Neuroscience,
Department of Psychology, University of California, San
Diego
Applications are sought for a position in Dr. Aron's lab
(www.aronlab.org) in the Psychology Department at the University of California,
San Diego. Come join the rich UCSD neuroscience and psychology communities and
our growing group to study the neural mechanisms underlying how we use our goals
to control our response tendencies. The position is full-time for 1 year, with
the possibility of annual extensions up to five years. The candidate will have a
strong background in human cognitive neuroscience and/or in cognitive
psychology. The candidate will be proficient with computer programming. The
candidate will be engaged in designing, piloting and running cognitive
experiments with one or more of functional imaging, transcranial magnetic
stimulation (of motor system) and electrophysiology. Training in some techniques
is available. Applications are welcomed from current Ph.D. students who will
have submitted their dissertations in the near future. The position is available
for a start as soon as June 1st 2009. Salary will be commensurate with
experience, and will come with full health and other benefits at the University
of California. Non US citizens are welcome to apply. Please make enquiries or
send your application (including covering letter stating professional goals and
interests, CV, and the names and email addresses of three references, all
together in one pdf file), to Dr. Adam Aron, adamaron@ucsd.edu, with the subject
line "Cognitive control postdoc position".
Contact Information:
Adam
Aron
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA
92093
adamaron@ucsd.edu
www.aronlab.org
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Cognitive
and Affective Neuroscience of Moral Judgment (Postdoctoral
Position)
Greene/Moral Cognition Lab, Department of Psychology, Harvard
University
Seeking a postdoctoral researcher for an NSF-funded project
examining the cognitive and affective neuroscience of moral judgment. The ideal
candidate will have advanced training in fMRI methods (e.g. multivoxel pattern
analysis, multimodal imaging, neuroimaging and genetics, ICA, functional and
effective connectivity modeling, etc.) and an interest in applying these methods
to the study of moral judgment. Candidates need not have prior experience with
moral psychology/neuroscience, but must be willing to learn about the field.
Exceptional candidates with more limited fMRI experience, or none at all, may
also be considered. Experience with TMS is also highly desirable. Start time
is Summer/Fall 2009. Expected duration is two years. Please email a statement
of research experience/interests, CV, and names of three references. Harvard
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
members of minority groups are especially welcome to apply.
Contact
Information:
Shauna Gordon-McKeon?
shaunagm@wjh.harvard.edu.
https://mcl.wjh.harvard.edu/index.html
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Postdoc
in Human Electrophysiology (Postdoctoral Position)
Neural Dynamics
Laboratory, Research Service and Dept. of Psychiatry, VA Boston Healthcare
System, Harvard Medical School
The Neural Dynamics Laboratory of the VA
Boston Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School has an opening for a
postdoctoral fellow. We study the relationships between oscillatory brain
dynamics and visual/auditory processing (perception, selective attention, and
interhemispheric interaction) in healthy individuals and individuals with
schizophrenia. We employ high-density EEG, and collaborate with other labs in
the Boston area on MRI/DTI and MEG. The position is supported by VA and NIH
grants and is for 2-3 years. US citizenship or permanent resident status is
required.
Contact Information:
Kevin M. Spencer,
Ph.D.
kevin_spencer@hms.harvard.edu
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POSTDOCTORAL
FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING (Postdoctoral Position)
SECTION ON
INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH , 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)dicated 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, computer science, 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 substrate of higher cognitive function,
particularly working memory and frontal lobe, 2) neurofunctional bases of
neuropsychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia, 3)neurodevelopmental
neuroimaging, and 4) neurochemical underpinnings of higher cognitive function
and dysfunction. Familiarity with computational and statistical methods for
neuroimaging e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab?,
SPM, AFNI) confers an advantage but is not absolutely required. 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.; NIH Building 10, Rm 4C101; 9000,
Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 496-7603;
karen.berman@nih.gov.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity
Employers.
Contact Information:
Karen Berman, M.D.
NIH Building
10, Rm 4C101; 9000, Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-
1365 USA. (301)
496-7603
karen.berman@nih.gov
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POST-DOCTORAL
RESEARCHER POSITION AVAILABLE (Postdoctoral Position)
INTERDISCIPLINARY
AFFECTIVE SCIENCE LAB, Psychiatric Neuroimaging Research Unit, MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL HOSPITAL/HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
The IASL is recruiting for one
postdoctoral research position, funded by an R01 on age-related changes in
affect, and supervised by Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. Projects will address
age-related changes in affective processing from both functional and structural
perspectives.
Collaborators include Brad Dickerson (MGH/HMS), Christopher
Wright (MGH/HMS), Tor Wager (Columbia University), Derek Isaacowitz (Brandeis
University), and Elizabeth Kensinger (Boston College).
Successful
applicants will have a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, psychophysiology, or a
related field (e.g., computational neuroscience), with a conceptual background
in any of the following: emotion, aging, or attention. Strong skills in
statistical analysis and manuscript preparation are essential. Experience with
fMRI methods and data analytic techniques is very desirable.
Start date
is flexible. Competitive salary and benefits will be commensurate with training
and experience.
Review of applications is now underway and will continue
until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, CV, one-page statement
of research, 1 published article, and 3 letters of recommendation to address
provided.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, MGH/HMS
encourages applications from women and minorities who can contribute to the
diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Contact
Information:
Eric Anderson
Lisa Feldman Barrett, c/o Eric Anderson,
Department of Psychology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill MA,
02467
eric.anderson.3@bc.edu
http://www2.bc.edu/~barretli/
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Post-doc
position available (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognition and Action Lab,
Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
The lab uses fMRI, EEG,
and patient populations to understand the neurological basis of cognition and
action. The focus of this position is memory consolidation during sleep,
particularly with aging, with flexibility to pursue related research in
parallel. The candidate must have completed or be in the process of completing
a PhD?
in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology or other related discipline. Experience
with PSG or EEG and/or Matlab is preferable as is general experience in
cognitive neuroscience.
Earliest start date is September 30, 2009. Send
CV, statement of interests, and a list of references to Rebecca Spencer at
rspencer@psych.umass.edu
Contact Information:
Rebecca Spencer
419
Tobin Hall
135 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA
01002
rspencer@psych.umass.edu
cognaclab.com
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Cognitive
neuroscience of attention and perception (Postdoctoral Position)
Woldorff
Lab, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University
We are currently
accepting applications for NIH-funded postdoctoral positions to study the neural
and cognitive mechanisms of visual, auditory, and multisensory attention and
perception. These studies employ both fMRI and ERPs in order to
delineate the brain areas involved and the timing and sequence of their
activations, thereby enhancing our understanding of the underlying
mechanisms.
Excellent research resources and environment, including
high-density ERP recording facilities, state-of-the-art 3T MRI scanners fully
dedicated to neuroimaging research, and MR-compatible EEG equipment for
simultaneous fMRI and EEG recordings. Nearby clinical resources include Duke
Hospital and the adjacent Durham VA Hospital. International collaborative
arrangements also allow for full access to state-of-the-art MEG
facilities.
Desirable candidates will have a background in attention
and/or perception research, expertise in either fMRI or ERP (or MEG) methods,
and strong computer skills. Of particular interest would be candidates with
fMRI experience who are interested in combined fMRI/EEG approaches. For
additional information, contact Dr. Woldorff at woldorff@duke.edu. To apply,
please email a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for three references
to:
Marty Woldorff, Ph.D.
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke
University
Email: woldorff@duke.edu Tel: 919-681-0604
Center
website: www.mind.duke.edu
Lab website:
www.mind.duke.edu/woldorfflab
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITIONS
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant (Research
Assistant)
Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, School of
Medicine, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford
University
Stanford University has an immediate opening for a talented
research assistant with experience in brain imaging data analysis. This is an
exciting opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary research team (http://scsnl.stanford.edu) on a wide range
of studies of human brain function. The successful candidate will develop data
analysis software, organize and manage brain imaging data, and assist lab
researchers with data analysis. He/She will have plenty of opportunities to
develop and apply novel multimodal data analysis techniques, and to co-author
research publications. Experience with Matlab, signal and image processing,
statistics, databases, as well as Linux, shell scripting and other programming
skills required. Candidates with working knowledge of brain imaging software
preferred. Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills are
required. Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, computer
science/engineering, psychology, neuroscience or related fields as well as one
to two years of research experience required. Position and salary commensurate
with experience. Stanford offers
a highly competitive salary with
excellent health and retirement benefits. Please email a CV, a statement of
research interests and career goals, and contact information for three
references to Leeza Kondos at lmkondos AT stanford.edu.
Contact
Information:
Leeza Kondos
Stanford University School of
Medicine
Stanford, CA 94305
lmkondos@stanford.edu
http://scsnl.stanford.edu
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Full-time
Research Assistant/Lab Manager (Research Assistant)
Cognitive Control and
Development Laboratory, Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of
California, Berkeley
A full-time research assistant/lab manager for the
Cognitive Control and Development Laboratory in the Helen Wills Neuroscience
Institute at UC Berkeley, headed by Dr. Silvia Bunge. This individual will carry
out and analyze behavioral and brain imaging research in healthy children and
patient populations, head up subject recruitment efforts, coordinate subject
database and consent forms, ensure lab-wide compliance with the institutional
review board, and carry other general lab tasks. The successful candidate will
report to the principal investigator, and will be asked to supervise
undergraduate research assistants. Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in
Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. Preference will be given to
applicants who have experience working with children and their families. This
position will remain open until filled.
Contact Information:
Ori Elis
(Current lab manager)
ori@berkeley.edu
http://bungelab.berkeley.edu
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fMRI
Data Analyst / Research Assistant (Research Assistant)
Peterson Brain Imaging
Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University
The Brain
Imaging Laboratory at the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry (http://childpsych.columbia.edu/brainimaging),
directed by Dr. Brad Peterson, seeks a highly motivated individual to work as an
fMRI Data Analyst / Research Assistant.
The Brain Imaging Lab performs
multimodal neuroimaging research focused on child and adult populations with
psychological and psychiatric disorders. Current projects are exploring
cognitive control, neuroeconomics, spatial and procedural memory, and
multisensory integration in these populations.
The responsibilities of
this position include processing and analyzing fMRI data, collaborating with
investigators to formulate analysis techniques, as well as other fMRI-related
work and essential tasks as needed. Depending on the candidate’s background and
interests, other opportunities or responsibilities (including assisting in
scanning or testing and assessment) may arise.
The ideal candidate should
have a B.A. or B.S. in psychology, neuroscience, biology, computer science,
engineering, or a related field, and possess strong organizational and technical
skills. A master’s degree, programming experience (e.g., MATLAB), knowledge of
statistics, or prior experience in fMRI or behavioral research are preferred,
but not required.
Salary: $35,520 to $38,370 depending on
qualifications
Fringe benefits including Columbia University
tuition waiver
Position requires a strictly minimum 3-year
full-time commitment
To apply, please send a CV/resume along with
the names and phone numbers of 3 professional references to
apply@childpsych.columbia.edu and CC gunterb@childpsych.columbia.edu with
subject indicating fMRI Analyst position.
Contact Information:
Dr.
Brad Peterson
Department of Psychiatry
Columbia University
1051
Riverside Dr #74
New York, NY 10032
apply@childpsych.columbia.edu
http://childpsych.columbia.edu
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Research
assistant opportunity: Sleep & Cognitive Neuroscien (Research
Assistant)
Sleep & Cognitive Neuroscience Lab , Psychology and
Neuroscience, University of California, Berkeley
Opportunity to work on
behavioral, EEG and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies
investigating the role of sleep in human brain function http://walkerlab.berkeley.edu/. The
successful candidate will participate in all aspects of data management and
analysis related to lab projects, including programming fMRI and EEG
experiments, managing and archiving data and technical support for lab
personnel, together with administrative duties. There will be opportunity to
assist in manuscript preparation, funding proposals and to present findings at
scientific meetings. Application prerequisite is strong Matlab programming
skills. Please only apply if you have such Matlab experience. Previous
experience with brain imaging analysis (especially SPM) highly desirable, as is
statistical data analysis (JMP, SPSS), e-prime and excel marco (visual basic)
programming ability.
Background in psychology, cognitive neuroscience,
computer science or biomedical engineering preferred. Start-date: May-June 2009.
Salary commensurate with experience. One-year minimum job commitment required.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will end when the
position is filled. Email CV, including description of your skill and research
experience relative to the above requirements, together with names of references
to: mpwalker@berkeley.edu
Contact Information:
Prof. Matthew
Walker
Dept. Psychology, University of California, Berkeley CA
94702
mpwalker@berkeley.edu
http://walkerlab.berkeley.edu/
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fMRI
Research Assistant Position (Research Assistant)
Concepts and Categories
Labs, Brain & Cognitive Sciences Department, University of
Rochester
Jessica Cantlon and Brad Mahon (PIs?)
are seeking a full-time lab manager and research assistant, for their new
labs at the University of Rochester, New York. The position will offer the
exciting opportunity to engage in a wide array of research methods converging on
the topic of conceptual thought. The research focuses on the organization of
concepts and categories (e.g., faces, tools, numbers, and letters) in both the
adult and developing brain. Techniques include functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI) with adults and pre-school children, behavioral tests with adults
and preschoolers, and neuropsychological tests with brain damaged patients. The
responsibilities of the position include subject recruiting, IRB protocol
maintenance, designing and programming stimulus materials, data collection using
the techniques described above, and data analysis. Desired skills include
experience with children in a laboratory, clinical, or educational setting,
neuroimaging testing experience, and basic programming experience with Matlab
and/or any neuroimagin
g software package (e.g., SPM, BrainVoyager?,
or FSL).
The position start date is no later than August 2009. Salary
is approximately $31K, depending on experience, plus full benefits. To apply,
please send your CV to Jessica Cantlon (jfc2@duke.edu) and cc Brad Mahon
(mahon@fas.harvard.edu). Interviews will be scheduled in late March and will
continue until a candidate is hired.
Contact Information:
Jessica
Cantlon and Brad Mahon
Brain & Cognitive Sciences
Meliora Hall, Box
270268
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627-0268
jfc2@duke.edu,
mahon@fas.harvard.edu
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Research
Assistant in Social Neuroscience Lab (Research Assistant)
Beer
Self-Regulation Lab, Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
Full-time
Research Assistant needed in a social-cognitive-neuroscience laboratory.
Responsibilities include conducting behavioral and neuroimaging research in
addition to administration of the lab. Applicant must have at least a B.A. in a
related field (Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Applied Math, etc) and must
have demonstrated independence, motivation, and good interpersonal skills.
Experience with Matlab and SPM are preferred but not required. Salary will
reflect previous experience and skills.
Contact Information:
Dr.
Jennifer Beer
Dept of Psychology
1 University Station A8000
Austin, TX
78712
beer@mail.utexas.edu
http://homepage.psy.utexas.edu/homepage/group/BeerLAB/index.htm
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RA
position available at USC (Research Assistant)
Mather Emotion & Cognition
Lab, Gerontology and Psychology, University of Southern California
A
position as a full-time research assistant is available starting this summer in
the Mather lab at USC. Research in the lab focuses on the effects of emotion
and stress on cognition. The research assistant will be responsible for
recruiting older and younger adults to participate in studies, scheduling and
running research sessions, coordinating research teams for studies, developing
connections in community to help recruit participants, organizing incoming data
and assisting with preparation of manuscripts, presentations and data analyses.
Projects involve functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and so expertise
with computer programming and data analyses are desirable. Applicants must have
a B.A. or B. S. degree and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Accuracy, reliability and attention to detail are crucial. A two year commitment
is required. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and contact
information for three references as detailed h
ere: http://www.usc.edu/projects/matherlab/training.html
Contact Information:
Mara Mather
3715 McClintock?
Ave
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089
emocog at
gmail
www.usc.edu/matherlab
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RA
position available, Princeton University (Research Assistant)
Cohen lab,
Dept. of Psychology & Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University
A
full-time Research Assistant position available in the laboratory of Dr.
Jonathan Cohen at Princeton University. We use fMRI, ERP, and mathematical
modeling to study the neural mechanisms of control and evaluative behavior in a
variety of domains (e.g., cognitive, affective, social, economic).
For
more information, see http://www.csbmb.princeton.edu/ncc/
Job
responsibilities will include subject coordination, data collection and
analysis.
REQUIREMENTS: B.S./B.A. in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive
science or related field. Familiarity with computer programming, statistics,
and neuroimaging are desirable.
The final candidate must successfully
pass an MR safety screening in order to work in the MR environment.
To
apply please visit our website at:
https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?
time=1235147606812create
an application and submit documents to Req# 0900068. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received, and will continue until the position is filled.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with
applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For general application
information and how to self-identify, see
http://www.princeton.edu/dof/policies/forms/newappoint_reclassif/PSoftSelf
ID.pdf.
We strongly recommend, however, that all interested candidates use the online
application process.
Contact Information:
Dr. Leigh
Nystrom
Dept. of Psychology, Green Hall
Princeton University
Princeton,
NJ 08540
nystrom@princeton.edu
https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1235147606812
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Cognitive
Neuroscience Research Assistant (Research Assistant)
Stanford Cognitive and
Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, School of Medicine, Psychiatry & Behavioral
Sciences, Stanford University
Stanford University has an immediate
opening for a talented research assistant with experience in brain imaging data
analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary
research team (http://scsnl.stanford.edu) on a wide range
of studies of human brain function. The successful candidate will develop data
analysis software, organize and manage brain imaging data, and assist lab
researchers with data analysis. He/She will have plenty of opportunities to
develop and apply novel multimodal data analysis techniques, and to co-author
research publications. Experience with Matlab, signal and image processing,
statistics, databases, as well as Linux, shell scripting and other programming
skills required. Candidates with working knowledge of brain imaging software
preferred. Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills are
required. Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, computer
science/engineering, psychology, neuroscience or related fields as well as one
to two years of research experience required. Position and salary commensurate
with experience. Stanford offers a highly competitive salary with excellent
health and retirement benefits. Please email a CV, a statement of research
interests and career goals, and contact information for three references to
Leeza Kondos at lmkondos AT stanford.edu.
Contact Information:
Leeza
Kondos
780 Welch Road, Palo Alto
lmkondos@stanford.edu
http://scsnl.stanford.edu
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Cognitive
Neuroscience Research Assistant (Research Assistant)
Stanford Cognitive and
Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, School of Medicine, Psychiatry & Behavioral
Sciences, Stanford University
Stanford University invites applications
for the post of a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant. This is an exciting
opportunity to work on brain imaging studies of cognitive function and
dysfunction, cognitive development and learning disabilities. The successful
candidate will participate in all aspects of research in the lab, including:
acquisition and analysis of functional brain imaging data, assembling and
administering neuropsychological assessments, screening and recruiting
participants, obtaining informed consent, scheduling participants for testing,
tracking progress of the study and behavioral data, verifying data and entering
pertinent information into database for statistical analysis, conducting
statistical analyses, and assisting with manuscript preparation. A minimum
commitment of two years is required. This is a full-time position with
competitive benefits. Lab website is http://scsnl.stanford.edu. Please email a
CV, a statement of research interests and career goals, and contact information
for three references to Leeza Kondos at lmkondos AT stanford.edu.
Contact
Information:
Leeza Kondos
780 Welch Road, Palo Alto,
CA
lmkondos@stanford.edu
http://scsnl.stanford.edu
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Professional
Specialist Position (Research Assistant)
Neuroscience of Attention &
Perception Laboratory, Princeton Neuroscience Institute, Princeton
University
A professional technical staff / lab management position is
available in the Neuroscience of Attention and Perception Laboratory working for
Sabine Kastner, Professor of Psychology, Princeton Neuroscience Institute at
Princeton University. We seek a person with scholarly and technical experience
in the field of human and non-human primate neuroscience to lead the non-human
primate branch of the laboratory, as well as serve as analytical advisor and
manager for both the human and non-human research branches of the lab.
Duties
will include:
(1)Establishing a leadership role in the non-human primate
branch of the laboratory, in support of novel scholarship in the field of
visual attention and perception, management of personnel (including post-docs,
graduate and undergraduate students of diverse educational backgrounds),
assisting in the conceptualization and direction of novel projects for
personnel, supervising animal training and major surgical procedures, dealing
with novel and unusual problems associated with cutting-edge research,
developing new procedures related to brain imaging and neurophysiology, and
supporting the procurement of external funding from both private and government
sources.
(2)Serving as laboratory manager whose duties include motivating and
managing personnel (including technicians, students and post-docs), overseeing
projects by providing advisement and direction, assisting in the writing of
project grants to obtain external funding for both human subject and non-human
subject research, management of laboratory funds, and general organization and
maintenance of a state-of-the-art research laboratory.
(3)Serving as
laboratory advisor in functional MRI procedures and analytical techniques. Such
duties include staying abreast of the latest developments in statistical
analyses of human and non-human primate brain imaging data (e.g. surface-based
modeling and analyses), expertise in brain imaging software (e.g. AFNI,
FreeSurfer?,
BV, SPM, FSL), and serving in a leading training and advising role for
laboratory personnel.
(4)Assisting collaborating laboratories with both
conceptual and technical issues regarding various experimental setups and
methodologies. Such methods include non-human primate MRI imaging, pupil
tracking in the MRI and non-MRI environment, and transcranial magnetic
stimulation (TMS) experimentation.
A doctorate degree and a minimum of 3
years of postdoctoral experience in human and non-human primate brain imaging is
required. In addition, extensive experience in a variety of cognitive
neuroscience methods (i.e. pupil tracking systems, fMRI, TMS and
neurophysiological techniques) is expected. Furthermore, experience with
student supervision, general lab management and grant writing is helpful. Rank
and salary dependent upon qualifications. The final candidate must successfully
pass an MR safety screening in order to work in the MR environment.
To
apply, please visit the website http://jobs.princeton.edu (requisition #
0900076), create an online application and submit documents including a resume
and 3 letters of recommendation.
Princeton University is an equal
opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action
regulations. For general application information and how to self-identify, see
http://www.princeton.edu/dof/policies/forms/newappoint_reclassif/PSoftSelfID.pdf.
Contact
Information:
Requisition # 0900076
http://jobs.princeton.edu
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Research
Assistant in Spatiotemporal Neuroimaging (Research Assistant)
Cognitive
Neuroscience and Language Comprehension, Departments of Psychology and
Psychiatry, MGH Martinos Center & Tufts University (Boston,
MA)
Research assistant position investigating the functional neuroanatomy
of language in healthy individuals and schizophrenia patients, using fMRI and
event-related potentials. Start date: summer 2009. B.A., B.Sc., or M.Sc. degree
in experimental psychology (or similar). Requirements: research and statistics
experience and an interest in how language is processed in the brain. An
excellent opportunity for someone bound for graduate school in psychology or
cognitive neuroscience. A two year commitment is requested. Please send a cover
letter with a description of past research experience, present and future goals,
as well as a CV (including cumulative GPA) and details of three references to
Gina Kuperberg MD PhD?
by e-mail.
Contact Information:
Gina
Kuperberg
kuperber@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://kuperberglab.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/
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Research
Assistant / Lab Manager position available (Research Assistant)
Decision and
Clinical Neuroscience, Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, Baylor
College of Medicine, Houston TX
Applications are invited for a full-time
research assistant position in the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu (http://pchiu.cpu.bcm.edu) and Dr. Brooks
King-Casas (http://bkcasas.cpu.bcm.edu)
in the Computational Psychiatry Unit, Departments of Neuroscience and
Psychiatry, at Baylor College of Medicine. Projects in the labs are highly
interdisciplinary and combine methods from experimental and clinical psychology,
neuroscience, and behavioral economics with functional neuroimaging to
investigate brain function in healthy and psychiatric populations. This
position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in
fMRI, neuroeconomics, cognitive / social neuroscience, or clinical psychology as
preparation for graduate school in one of these areas.
Research
assistants are an essential part of the scientific team and play a lead role in
participant recruitment & assessment, study implementation &
coordination, data processing, database management, and grant/manuscript
preparation. Training and supervision are provided for all aspects of the
job.
Minimum requirements for the position include 1) a BA/BS in
psychology, biology, bioengineering, computer science, or related field, 2)
attention to detail, and 3) two years’ research experience. Proficiency with
MATLAB, statistical analysis, and/or experience with web development are a
plus.
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV/resume, and at
least two letters of reference. All materials may be sent via
email.
Consideration of applicants will begin immediately, and will end
when the position is filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with
experience and qualifications. Expected start dates are flexible after June 1,
2009. Baylor College of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer and is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact Information:
Julie Brovko,
Research Coordinator
Computational Psychiatry Unit
Baylor College of
Medicine
Houston TX 77030
jbrovko@cpu.bcm.edu
http://cpu.bcm.edu
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Clinical
Research Coordinator position available (Research Assistant)
Computational
Psychiatry Unit, Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, Baylor College of
Medicine, HoustonTX?
Applications
are invited for a full-time clinical coordinator position in the labs of Dr.
Pearl Chiu (http://pchiu.cpu.bcm.edu) and
Dr. Brooks King-Casas (http://bkcasas.cpu.bcm.edu), Computational
Psychiatry Unit, Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, at Baylor College
of Medicine. Projects in the labs are highly interdisciplinary and combine
methods from experimental and clinical psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral
economics with functional neuroimaging to investigate brain function in healthy
and psychiatric populations. This is an excellent opportunity for a
detail-oriented person who enjoys interacting with others, being a critical part
of a diverse & active scientific environment, and managing multiple project
duties.
Primary responsibilities will include psychiatric assessment and
interviews, subject recruitment and oversight, preparation of IRB protocols,
forming liaisons with clinical professionals, and management of subject
databases. Additional key tasks include tracking rater reliability, training
staff in assessment administration, and maintaining paperwork for research
compliance.
Minimum requirements for the position include: 1)
MA/MS/PhD?
in clinical psychology, social work, counseling psychology or related fields; 2)
three years of adult clinical research or patient care experience; 3) training
in the administration of standard psychiatric assessments. Clinical licensure
is highly preferred.
Required application materials: Cover letter,
CV/Resume, at least two letters of reference. All materials may be sent via
email.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will end
when the position is filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate
with experience and qualifications. Expected start dates are flexible after June
1, 2009. Baylor College of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer and is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact Information:
Julie Brovko,
Research Coordinator
Computational Psychiatry Unit
Baylor College of
Medicine
Houston TX 77030
jbrovko@cpu.bcm.edu
http://cpu.bcm.edu
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT, YALE UNIVERSITY (Research Assistant)
Marcia K. Johnson's
lab, Psychology Dept, Yale University
The laboratory of Professor Marcia
K. Johnson is seeking a Full-time RA for behavioral and fMRI studies
investigating human cognition and memory. Potential multi-year position, ideal
for someone with previous RA or similar job experience; others with relevant
interests/experience strongly encouraged to apply. Accuracy, reliability,
attention to detail, ability to multi-task are crucial. Excellent
verbal/interpersonal skills and PC/MAC experience (e.g., MSOffice?,
Adobe Photoshop or other graphics applications) required. Course work in
psychology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and/or human experimental
methods, and/or experience testing elderly and/or neuroimaging participants,
pre/post-processing neuroimaging data, data entry or analyzing behavioral data,
troubleshooting computer hardware/software will confer an advantage. Experience
with LINUX/UNIX, fMRI-relevant or experiment presentation software (e.g., SPM,
BrainVoyager?,
FSL, Psyscope/E-prime) helpful but not necessary. Great work environment and
abundant opportunities to learn. Available starting summer/fall 2009, start
date negotiable. Send resume/3 letters (electronic or paper, but not both)
to:
Contact Information:
Karen J. Mitchell
Psychology
Department
Yale University
P.O. Box 208205
New Haven, CT
06520-8205
karen.mitchell@yale.edu
http://memlab1.eng.yale.edu/index.html
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