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August 2009
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2009
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 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
We have 2008 Annual Meeting Programs. If you are interested in purchasing one send us an email to cnsinfo@cogneurosociety.org requesting a copy. They are $20 (US or International) and this includes shipping and handling.
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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2010 JOHN MERCK SCHOLARS PROGRAM (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Basic research into causes of developmental disabilities, The John Merck Fund
The
John Merck Scholars Program in the Biology of Developmental
Disabilities in Children supports the most promising basic research
into developmental disorders, focusing on investigations by
neuroscientists and cognitive scientists into the underlying causes and
processes that impair the lives of people who are developmentally
disabled, particularly children. Through four-year ($75,000/year)
fellowships to three promising young researchers at academic
institutions throughout the United States, the John Merck Scholars
Program is intended to foster a better scientific understanding of the
origin of these disabilities and thereby provide the foundation for
more effective approaches to their prevention and treatment.
The
deadline for the first of the two-part application process for the 2010
John Merck Scholars Program is Tuesday, September 15, 2009. For more
information, including eligibility criteria/restrictions and the open
application process, please visit: http://www.jmfund.org/jm_scholars_program.shtml
Contact Information:
Jason Bentsman
The John Merck Fund
2 Oliver Street, 8th Floor
Boston, MA 02130
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4th Annual Singularity Summit (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Artificial Intelligence, Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence
The
Singularity Institute is a nonprofit research and education
organization dedicated to promoting rational thought about the dangers
and the potential of advanced technologies, particularly relating to
the acceleration of scientific progress. We do so through our
publications, the online community Less Wrong, summer internships,
grants and annual summits.
4th Annual Singularity Summit
When: October 3-4, 2009
Where: Kaufmann Concert Hall of the 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York City
Day 1: Technology and Opportunity
Topics and Speakers:
-Accelerating Change and The Singularity by Ray Kurzweil
-Progress in Synthetic Neurobiology by Ed Boyden
-Implications of Uploading by David Chalmers
-Brain Emulation by Anders Sandberg
-Presentations
on Artificial Intelligence bridging from brain inspired to abstract
architectures by Ben Goertzel, Randal Koene and Itamar Arel
-Neural Correlates of Consciousness by Stuart Hameroff
-What Quantum Computing Is and Is Not by Michael Nielsen -DNA Nanotechnology by Ned Seeman
-Insight Is Beauty Is Compression, Formal Methods in AI by Jürgen Schmidhuber
-Minds and Their Development, Neutral Monist Ontology by Gary Drescher
-Intelligence and Its Human Consequences by William Dickens
Day 2: Responsibility and Rationality
Topics and Speakers:
-Taking Responsibility: Life Extension by Aubrey De Grey and Gregory Benford
-Taking Responsibility: Human Extinction by Eliezer Yudkowsky
-Managing Bias and Improving Collective Deliberation by Philip Tetlock
-Formal Models of Optimal Decision Making by Anders Sandberg and Michael Nielsen
-Scientific Method presentations and panel by Gary Wolf, Michael Nielsen and Robin Hanson
-What Can We Expect From a Relatively Rational Animal by Gary Marcus
-IT Transparency and Security by Brad Templeton
-Business and Economic Theory Applied to Accelerating Change by Bela Nagy
Contact Information:
Aruna Vassar
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Research and Training Grants (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Tourette Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome Association
The
Tourette Syndrome Association is requesting research grant proposals
from Ph.D and M.D researchers in basic and clinical studies on all
aspects of Tourette Syndrome.
Areas
of specific interest include; animal models, basal ganglia physiology,
behavioral neurosciences, clinical trials, neurochemistry, neuroimaging
and neuropathology. Other relevant fields of interest are biochemistry,
epidemiology, genetics, molecular biology, neuroanatomy, neurology,
neuropsychology, neurophysiology, pharmacology, psychiatry and
psychology. The TSA will provide awards up to $40,000 for
post-doctoral fellowships and $75,000 for research grants.
For
preliminary screening, a Letter of Intent briefly describing the
scientific basis and relevance of the proposed project is requested.
For more information and to download the cover page that is to
accompany each letter of Intent, go to yjr TSA website
Deadline: October 1, 2009
Contact Information:
Heather Cowley
42-40 Bell Blvd., suite 205, Bayside, NY 11361
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Upcoming SPM8 Workshops at Martinos Center (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Basic and Advanced SPM8 Courses, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, 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. Several FreeSurfer
workshops have been (or will be) held in 2009. The first SPM/SPM8
workshops were held Mar 6-8, Mar 23-25, and July 19-24, 2009. Based on
the success of these programs, there will be a continuing series of
such software training workshops in the future.
The
next SPM (SPM8) Workshops are scheduled for Oct 4-9, 2009. Dates for
the 2010 workshops will appear on the website in the coming weeks.
Past faculty have included Thomas A. Zeffiro, Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli,
Darren Gitelman and Robert Savoy.
The
Oct 4 (1-day) workshop is for newcomers and those only marginally
familiar with Matlab and the SPM software package. Emphsis is on the
structure and layout of the environment, and a step-by-step analysis of
a simple block design experiment using SPM8.
The
Oct 5-7 (3-day) workshop is for people familiar with the basics of fMRI
experimental design and analysis who want a thorough grounding the
approaches taken by the SPM software package and additional quality
assurance and visualization tools in the GLM analysis of fMRI data. New
features of the SPM8 package will be emphasized.
The
Oct 8-9 (2-day) workshop is focused on multivariate analysis of fMRI
data using SPM software. Topics include PPI (psychophysiological
interactions), DCM (dynamic causal modeling), ICA and ROI Seed-Based
spatial functional patterns, and other multivariate approaches.
Contact Information:
Robert Savoy <savoy@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu>
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fMRI Visiting Fellowship Course (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Functional MRI, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital
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
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 experience but seek a more thorough and
principled introduction.
CURRICULUM
Students
will receive a firm grounding in the fundamentals of fMRI. This will
include the basic physics of MR imaging, the biology and biophysics of
the hemodynamic responses to neural activity, 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. (NOTE: The ideas and principles involved in
data analysis will be emphasized. There will not be training in any
specific software package. Other programs at the Martinos Center are
offered for that purpose.)
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
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Professorial Position in Neuroimaging (Faculty Position)
Centre for Advanced Imaging and Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
The Queensland Brain Institute (www.qbi.uq.edu.au) and the newly established Centre for Advanced Imaging (www.uq.edu.au/cai) seek a creative, accomplished Group Leader with an internationally recognized research program in Neuroscience Imaging.
Applicants
should have an established reputation and academic leadership in the
area of neuroimaging. Significant research experience in Neuro Imaging,
specifically
using small animal models and translating these models into human
imaging scenarios is essential. The appointment will be at Professorial
level E at the University of Queensland and a competitive start-up package will be provided.
The
Queensland Brain Institute is housed in a $63 million facility on
the campus of the University of Queensland, fitted with
state-of-the-art research equipment. The Institute currently
accommodates some 250 scientists, students and support staff. QBI has
access to a range of worldclass technologies, including a 16.4T small
animal scanner, 4.6T MRI scanner and
a
3T human research MRI. It also has extensive capabilities in animal
and human behavioural testing, and has developed strong
interdisciplinary teams in the area of applying nanotechnology to
neuroscience.
The
Centre for Advanced Imaging is a newly created University Centre
whose overall goal is to create a world-class integrated facility for
research and
training in biomedical
imaging. This state-of-the-art facility will provide an integrated,
multidisciplinary and multimodal research framework for
basic, translational and clinical research in biomedical imaging with
research high- field MRI, PET, MRI/PET and radiochemistry facilities.
To
apply please send a cover letter, a CV, a three page statement of
research interests, and arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation
sent to the Search
Committee.
Contact Information:
Ms Kate Michalski
Queensland Brain Institute,
The University of Queensland,
St Lucia, Qld, 4072, Australia
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FACULTY POSITIONS in Neuroimaging (Faculty Position)
Centre for Advanced Imaging and Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Several new Faculty Positions are available in the newly established Centre for Advanced Imaging (www.uq.edu.au/cai)
at The University of Queensland. Talented researchers are sought to
build internationally recognized research programs in areas of human,
animal, translational and clinical imaging research using PET and MRI.
Applications
are sought from researchers with expertise in areas of
imaging including, but not restricted to, image analysis relevant to
functional imaging, tractography or computational anatomy, molecular
imaging and the use of imaging to study brain disorders such as
epilepsy and cerebrovascular disease in clinical populations or in
animal models.
Appointments
may be made for up to 5 years initially, with renewal beyond that
dependent on performance. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent.
Applications from more senior candidates and for candidates
with clinical training will also be considered. The level of
appointment will be
commensurate with
the candidate’s level of experience, and a competitive start-up package
will be provided. There is also the possibility of joint appointments
at the Queensland Brain Institute and the University of Queensland
Centre for Clinical Research.
To
apply please send a cover letter, a CV, a statement of research
interests, and arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent to the
Search
Committee.
Contact Information:
Ms Kate Michalski
Queensland Brain Institute,
The University of Queensland,
St Lucia, Qld, 4072, Australia
Cognitive Psychology Faculty Position (Faculty Position)
Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Johns Hopkins University
The
Johns Hopkins University Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
seeks applications for one or more tenure-track or tenured faculty
positions (open rank) in Human Cognitive Neuroscience/Cognitive
Psychology. Applicants should have interests and expertise in human
perception, memory, and/or cognition (broadly construed) using one or
more methods of cognitive neuroscience and/or cognitive psychology
(e.g., functional neuroimaging; psychophysics; computational modeling;
neurogenetics). An earned Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive
psychology, or a related field is required.
Please send a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, and up to three articles as electronic attachments to: pbsfaculty@jhu.edu . Candidates for Assistant Professor should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to pbsfaculty@jhu.edu ; letter writers should include the applicant’s last name in the subject line of their messages.
The
Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2009 and
continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Jen Newman
3400 N. Charles St.
Ames 201
Baltimore, MD 21218
www.psy.jhu.edu
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Neuroscience (Postdoctoral Position)
Zhiyong Yang's lab at Medical College of Georgia, Brain and Behavior Discovery Institute , Medical College of Georgia
The
laboratory of Zhiyong Yang at the Brain and Behavior Discovery
Institute at MCG has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral
researcher. The long-term
goal of the
lab is to develop a statistical framework for understanding brain
network computation. Advanced statistical modeling is combined with
neuro-imaging and large-scale
electrophysiological
recording on awake, behaving animals. The ideal candidate will have
strong background in computer vision, pattern recognition, pattern
theory, statistical learning theory, Bayesian statistics and statistics
of complex networks. He/she will also have strong programming skills
and be available to do statistical modeling of very large datasets of
natural visual scenesand objects and large sets of neural recording
data.
To
apply, please send (i) curriculum vitae and (ii) a cover letter
describing research accomplishments and interests, and have two letters
of recommendation sent to Zhiyong Yang at the address below, preferably
as email attachments. In addition please apply online
at www.mcg.edu/Jobs for position #9082.
Contact Information:
Zhiyong Yang
Zhiyong Yang, Ph.D.
Brain and Behavior Discovery Institute
Medical College of Georgia
1120 15th Street, CB-2819A
Augusta, GA 30912-2697
Phone: (706) 721-4506
Fax: (706) 721-3829
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Genetics of Neuroplasticity/CN Fellowship Fall, 2009 (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Neuroscince Section/NIH/Bethesda, Cognitive Neuroscience Section, National Institutes of Health
The
focus of research for this position is to identify genetic and
epigenetic factors associated with human neuroplasticity (measured by
changes in performance and patterns of functional neuroimaging
findings). The position will be housed in the Cognitive Neuroscience
Section but divided between the Cognitive Neuroscience Section and the
Laboratory of Neurogenetics (Chief, David Goldman) in the National
Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA). The overall goal of
the Cognitive Neuroscience Section is identifying the forms of
knowledge represented in the prefrontal cortex and related brain
structures; and studying functional neuroplasticity during learning and
recovery of function after brain injury. The Cognitive Neuroscience
Section is located in the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of
Health intramural campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The Section provides
ample opportunity for the development of innovative, focused research
and broad collaborative cognitive neuroscience experience. The Section
is currently studying healthy normal volunteers and patients with
Degenerative Frontal Lobe Dementias, Stroke, Penetrating and Closed
Head Injury. Genetic and epigenetic analyses will be accomplished with
the assistance of array-based methods for genotyping and gene
expression analysis and by massively DNA sequencing.
Contact Information:
Jankai Nibhanupudy
9000, Rockville Pike
10 Cetner drive
Bldg 10/Room 7D43
Bethesda, MD 20792
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF LANGUAGE (Postdoctoral Position)
Brain Cognition and Language Lab, Department of Biology , University of Texas at San Antonio
The
Brain Cognition and Language lab at the University of Texas at San
Antonio is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the area of cognitive
neuroscience of language. The research emphasis will be in
understanding adult real time language comprehension. The primary
technique used is Event Related Potentials (ERP). The lab also
recently acquired a state-of-the-art eye-tracking system. Dr. Nicole
Wicha is head of the lab, as well as Chief of the ERP lab at the
Research Imaging Center at UT Health Science Center - San Antonio,
where a variety of imaging techniques are available, including PET,
fMRI and TMS.
Dr.
Wicha is an Assistant Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience, and received
her PhD in Cognitive Science in 2002 from the University of California
at San Diego, under the mentorship of Marta Kutas and Elizabeth Bates.
Dr.
Wicha's lab has several active research lines, many with a bilingual
focus, including comprehension of language switches, influences of L1
on L2 comprehension, and the basis of bilingual arithmetic, and more
general questions, such as understanding the predictive nature of
sentence comprehension, uncovering interactions between different
levels of language processing and the intersection between language and
other aspects of cognition.
Applicants
must have a PhD and a strong background in the cognitive psychology or
neuroscience of language, or related fields, as well as statistics and
experimental design. Experience with eye tracking, ERP, EEG or other
neuroimaging methodologies and analyses is preferable. Proficiency in
Spanish, or another language, is beneficial.
This
position is available immediately, and will be funded by NICHD SC1
HD060435. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines. UTSA is an equal
opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work
environment. Women, members of under-represented minority groups and
individuals with physical disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To apply please send a CV, statement of research interests, a writing sample and 3 letters of reference to:
Contact Information:
Nicole Y. Y. Wicha, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249-0662
(210) 458-7013
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Postdoctoral Researcher (Postdoctoral Position)
Human Memory, Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, University of California, Irvine
A
vacancy exists for a Postdoctoral position in the cognitive
neuroscience of human memory to study the neural correlates of episodic
memory encoding and retrieval. A background in memory research, and
prior experience with fMRI experimentation and analysis, are highly
desirable. Send vitae, brief description of research interests and the
names of three references to Dr. Michael Rugg, address as below.
The
University of California, Irvine has an active career partner program,
is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through
diversity, and has a National Science Foundation Advance Gender Equity
Program.
Contact Information:
Dr Michael Rugg
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory,
UC Irvine
Irvine CA 92697-3800
Postdoctoral Research (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Department of Neurobiology, University of Kentucky
A
postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Gold.
Research topics include the neural bases of cognitive control and
language processes, and the effects of healthy aging and mild dementia
on these processes. The position presents the opportunity for a dynamic
research experience employing behavioral, fMRI, and structural MRI
methods. More specific information about our research is available on
our webpage (http://www.mc.uky.edu/mrisc/cnlweb).
Scanning
is performed on a research-dedicated 3.0 Tesla Siemens Trio magnet,
located a corridor away from our lab. Established methods are in place
for recruitment of senior participants through our Sanders-Brown Center
on Aging (http://www.mc.uky.edu/coa/).
Qualifications:
1) a Ph.D. (by the time of the start date) in a relevant discipline; 2)
a strong background in cognitive science and/or MRI methods; 3) a
promising publication record.
The
candidate will be engaged in designing, programming, running, and
analyzing experiments with fMRI and/or structural techniques, and in
writing scientific papers.
The position
is for 2 years, with renewal up to 5 years depending upon performance.
To apply, please email a statement of research interests and a CV to brian.gold@uky.edu
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Postdoctoral Position (Postdoctoral Position)
The
Cognitive & Perceptual Development Lab (John Pruett), Psychiatry,
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO
Our
lab seeks a postdoc to help develop functional neuroimaging methods for
infants and toddlers who are at risk for autism. We are working with
Kelly Botteron (Washington University site PI) et al. to acquire
resting-state fcMRI data from high-risk infants in an add-on to a
multi-site, NIH-funded Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) study. With
guidance from Steve Petersen and Brad Schlaggar we are adapting
graph-theory-based network analytic approaches to this fcMRI data. In
parallel, we will collaborate with Joseph Culver to adapt Diffuse
Optical Tomography for complementary studies in these children. Funding
for this postdoc position is currently available through a Department
of Psychiatry T32 grant (John Rice – PI). Qualifications: PhD in
functional neuroimaging. Requirements: Strong computational skills;
independence; experience/comfort with children; interpersonal skills
that will lead to success in interdisciplinary/inter-institutional
collaborations. To apply: Please send a CV, a description of interests,
and three letters of recommendation.
Contact Information:
John R. Pruett, Jr.
Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child Psychiatry
PI: Cognitive & Perceptual Development Lab
Washington University School of Medicine
660 So. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8134
Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE POST-DOCTORAL POSITION (Postdoctoral Position)
Laboratory for Neurocognitive and Imaging Research, Kennedy Krieger Institute
The
Laboratory for Neurocognitive and Imaging Research at Kennedy Krieger
Institute is currently recruiting a post-doctoral fellow interested in
identifying and/or characterizing abnormalities in the neural
substrates of fundamental cognitive processes, as related to
developmental disorders (e.g., ADHD and Autism). The fellow will work
as part of a multidisciplinary team, integrating the findings of a
broad spectrum of approaches including:
- resting state functional MRI
- task-based functional MRI
- diffusion tensor imaging
- surface-based analysis (i.e. cortical thickness)
The minimum qualifications for a successful candidate include:
- completed PhD in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering or related fields
- significant prior neuroimaging experience with functional MRI (including functional connectivity analysis)
- strong skills in using one or more common functional neuroimaging (SPM, FSL, AFNI) packages
Programming/scripting experience in Matlab, Java, Linux and PERL (or related languages)
Anticipated start date: Fall, 2009
If interested, please contact Dr. Stewart Mostofsky (mostofsky@kennedykrieger.org)
Contact Information:
Dr. Stewart Mostofsky
716 N. Broadway,
3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21205
lnir.kennedykrieger.org
fMRI of Cognitive Aging (Postdoctoral Position)
Cabeza Lab, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University
Postdoctoral position available in the laboratory of Roberto Cabeza (www.cabezalab.org) at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience of Duke University (www.mind.duke.edu). fMRI scanning is conducted at the nearby Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (www.biac.duke.edu).
Research
will focus on the neural mechanisms of cognitive aging. Within this
general topic, the postdoctoral researcher will design her/his
own studies. The position includes RA support and collaborations with
graduate students and faculty at CCN and BIAC.
The
ideal candidate will have several of the following qualifications: (1)
background in cognition and/or aging research; (2) experience in
fMRI methods; (3) programming skills; (4) expertise in statistics; and
(5) a promising publication record.
Send a statement of research interests and a CV to cabeza@duke.edu. Please enter "Cognitive Aging Postdoc" as the subject of the e-mail.
Contact Information:
Roberto Cabeza
www.cabezalab.org
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2 Post-doctoral research positions (Postdoctoral Position)
neurobiology of language production, Language Production Group, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics
2 Post-doctoral research positions at the MPI for Psycholinguistics
The
Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (Nijmegen, the Netherlands)
is offering 2 post-doctoral research positions in the field of the
neurobiology of language production and comprehension.
Position
1 (Unification). For the first position, we are looking for candidates
with a strong background in experimental cognitive neuroscience, and a
keen interest in how the human brain supports language. The candidate
is expected to conduct research within the contours of our Unification
project, where we use methods such as functional/anatomical MRI, MEG,
EEG, and TMS, to examine the neural systems involved in parsing,
interpreting and producing language. Core questions in this project
are: How are different sources of information (both linguistic and
extralinguistic, e.g., gestures) that are retrieved from memory and/or
provided by sensory input unified into an interpretation
(comprehension) or message (production) beyond the single word level?
Which neural networks are involved, and to what degree are these shared
between production and comprehension? Candidates with a background in
neural modeling, or connectivity analysis, are also welcome to apply.
Position
2 (Language in Action). For the second position, we are looking for
candidates with a strong background in experimental psycholinguistics,
social cognitive neuroscience, or experimental pragmatics, and with
experience or keen interest in taking a cognitive neuroscience approach
to situated language use. The candidate will conduct research within
the contours of our Language in Action project, where we use cognitive
neuroscience (including virtual reality and behavioral) methods to
examine the comprehension and production of utterances in richer
goal-oriented social and/or physical contexts. The two core areas of
research within this project are the neurocognition of
dialogue/interaction, and the interface between language processing and
the valence/affect system (see the project website for examples of
both).
General
information. The Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics is a
world-leading institute for language research, with scholars addressing
the puzzles of language and communication at levels ranging from
culture and sociality to brain and DNA. We offer a very inspiring
research environment, as well as access to state of the art research
and neuroimaging facilities, including MRI at 1.5, 3 and 7 Tesla, a
whole-head MEG system, three ERP labs, a TMS lab, a Virtual Reality
Lab, and multiple behavioural labs. We have strong ties with the
Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging as well as, via the Donders
Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, with other cognitive
science institutes on the Nijmegen campus (DCC, DCN). Information on
both projects can be found at www.mpi.nl/institute/research-groups/language-production-group. The positions are available immediately, and have a term of appointment of 2 or 3 years.
Please
submit your application before September 21, 2009, together with a
curriculum vitae, a list of publications, examples of published work,
the names of two referees who would be willing to write letters of
recommendation, and a cover letter describing research interests. For
further information about the positions, contact Peter Hagoort.
Send applications, preferably by email, to:
Ina Grevel (secretary to Prof. Peter Hagoort)
Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics
Postbus 310
6500 AH Nijmegen
The Netherlands
e-mail: ina.grevel@mpi.nl
Contact Information:
Ina Grevel
PO Box 310
6500 AH Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Post-doctoral associate in cognitive-emotional interactions (Postdoctoral Position)
Laboratory of Cognition and Emotion, Dept. Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington
In
anticipation of funding, candidates are being considered for a
postdoctoral research associate position in the laboratory of Dr. Luiz
Pessoa. Work in the lab focuses on the interactions between cognitive
and emotional systems using fMRI. Requirements include a PhD in
neuroscience or related area. Experience in cognitive neuroscience and
neuroimaging and familiarity with neuroimaging analysis platforms are
desirable, as well as mathematical/statistical and programming skills.
The position offers excellent training in advanced aspects of
neuroimaging data analysis, including connectivity analysis, machine
learning, and other multivariate analysis techniques. Indiana
University offers outstanding resources for neuroimaging and houses a
3T TIM Trio Siemens system. Indiana University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are
strongly encouraged to apply. Anticipated start date is Dec 1st 2009 or
soon thereafter. Please email a CV, letter of intent, and 2-3 letters
of recommendation to Luiz Pessoa.
Contact Information:
Luiz Pessoa
Dept. Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN
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Postdoctoral Position- Princeton University (Postdoctoral Position)
Princeton Neuroscience Institute - Hasson Lab, Psychology / Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University
Join
an active research group led by Dr. Uri Hasson at the Psychology
department and the new Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University.
The research will focus on developing new methods to assess both shared
and idiosyncratic aspects of the cortical response time courses across
individuals. The experiments will be conducted on healthy typical
adults as well as on some clinical populations. The work will be done
in collaboration with NYU center for neuroscience and NYU Stern
business school. Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience or closely related
field is required. The ideal candidate will have a solid computational
background (MatLab or C++) and experience with either fMRI or EEG
analysis methods. For further information and informal discussions,
contact Uri Hasson. Email: hasson@princeton.edu.
The final candidate must successfully pass an MR safety screening in order to work in the MR environment.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Proposed starting date is September 2009.
To apply, please visit the website http://jobs.princeton.edu
(requisition #0900292), create an online application. Applications
should include CV, one or two representative publications and a list of
two potential referees.
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:
Uri Hasson
http://jobs.princeton.edu (requisition #0900292)
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Translational Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory , M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California – Davis
Applications
are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Cognitive Analysis and
Brain Imaging Laboratory, directed by Dr. Tony J. Simon. The
successful candidate will develop a research program in the context of
ongoing NIH funded projects on neurocognitive impairments in children
with neurodevelopmental disorders. Methods include cognitive process
analysis and structural, functional and diffusion MRI studies. Studies
involving the development of interventions are planned in the near
future also.
We
seek candidates with strong research backgrounds in one or more of
the following areas: brain and cognitive development, spatial and/or
temporal processing, learning disabilities, structural, diffusion
tensor or functional brain imaging analysis.
The
M.I.N.D. Institute is a multidisciplinary research institute
focused exclusively on studies of neurodevelopmental disorders and UC
Davis is a leader in Cognitive Neuroscience.
For more information visit http://cabil.mindinstitute.org or contact Tony J. Simon, Ph.D. by phone (916-703-0407) or e-mail (tjsimon@ucdavis.edu) or e-mail application (CV, Statement of Interests and 3 letters of references).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Contact Information:
Tony J. Simon, Ph.D.
M.I.N.D. Institute, Room 2341
2825 50th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Career Development Fellowship in Auditory Learning (Postdoctoral Position)
Auditory Learning Lab, Nottingham Clinical Section, MRC Institute of Hearing Research
The
MRC Institute of Hearing Research (IHR) conducts world-leading research
into hearing and hearing disorders. As a central part of the
Institute’s focus on ‘The Auditory Brain’, we are seeking a scientist
to study auditory training and learning in adult and child listeners.
We have a fellowship vacancy offering a 3 year planned period of
training and development to formulate and investigate general
principles of auditory learning that may be useful for therapeutic
applications, using psychophysics and/or neuroimaging techniques. IHR
offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment in which to develop
new skills and expertise in the field.
Applicants
should possess or be nearing completion of a PhD in science,
engineering, medicine or a related field. Experience in testing
sensory function is desired and a sound knowledge of perceptual or
cognitive psychology, learning, systems neuroscience, neuroimaging,
experimental design and analysis, and computation would be desirable.
The appointment is fixed-term for 3 years and will be to a starting
salary in the range £25,622 - £27,223.
Contact Information:
Sygal Amitay
MRC Institute of Hearing Research,
University Park,
Nottingham NG7 2RD
United Kingdom
www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE BASIS OF MOOD AND DEPRESSION (Postdoctoral Position)
Visual NeuroCognition Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Applications
are invited for a Postdoctoral fellow to join the research team in Dr.
Moshe Bar’s laboratory. Among the many topics explored by the lab, we
are interested in understanding links between cognitive processing and
mood, particularly in mood disorders such as clinical depression (see http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu
for more information about our work). We have recently discovered
exciting new links between findings in cognitive neuroscience and
symptoms of mood disorders, and have started testing them in healthy
and clinical populations. This is a position for a postdoc to lead
this effort. The candidate should be interested in conducting research
with clinical populations. Combining psychophysical methods with
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and magnetoencephalography
(MEG) we are able to characterize the cortical mechanisms underlying
these processes, and track the flow of information in the cortex with
an outstanding spatial and temporal resolution. While experience in
either technique is a strong advantage, it is not required.
Acquaintance with Linux and Matlab would facilitate a smooth start.
The position would give the holder experience of research in a variety
of topics in cognitive neuroscience and psychiatry, as well as an
extensive training in using some of the best neuroimaging design and
analysis tools available. Facilities include several state-of-the-art
3T fMRI systems as well as a 7T system and an MEG machine. These
systems are dedicated to research and supported by a large physics and
engineering core at the Martinos Center in MGH.
Only motivated candidates with a strong background in cognitive neuroscience would be considered for the position.
This
is a full-time position. Full-time employees receive full benefits and
competitive salaries. Please email a CV to: Moshe Bar, bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu (Three letters of recommendation may be required at a later stage of the screening.)
The Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact Information:
Moshe Bar, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Position Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Postdoctoral Position)
Neurocognitive Development Lab, UC Davis, Psychology/ Center for Mind and Brain, University of California, Davis
Applications
are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Neurocognitive
Development Laboratory, directed by Dr. Susan M. Rivera.
The
successful candidate will contribute structural & functional MRI
image analysis expertise to ongoing NIH funded projects on cognitive
impairments and psychopathology in children and adults with
neurodevelopmental disorders. The position offers an opportunity to
develop research questions and generate novel results in collaboration
with scientists in a leading imaging research environment.
We
seek candidates with strong functional imaging and/or cognitive
neuroscience training, Matlab programming expertise, strong drive and
the ability to work independently. For more information about ongoing
research projects visit (http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/labs/rivera/).
Candidates should submit an application (CV, Statement of Interests and contact information for three referees) to:
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Postdoc position in Brain Imaging Genetics (1,0 fte) (Postdoctoral Position)
Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, Donders Institute / MPI for Psycholinguistics
acancy number: maxnet01
Closing date: September 25 2009
Background
Understanding
how genetic variation affects human brain morphology and function is
one of the greatest scientific challenges of the 21st century. Advances
in both molecular genetics and structural as well as functional
neuroimaging have provided the tools necessary to answer this question.
However, unbiased explorations discovering yet unknown gene-brain
associations require massive studies. Thus, three Max-Planck-Institutes
and several academic partners throughout Europe have decided to join
forces by setting-up a consortium (MaxNet Cognition) aiming to unravel
the genetic determinants of human brain morphology and function. To
this end, we plan to perform genome wide association studies (GWAS)
based on quantitative phenotypes based on brain data (structural MRI,
DTI, resting-state fMRI) and a set of behavioral measures.
Job profile
The
postdoc will take a leading role in setting-up and maintaining a
high-throughput MRI data pipeline and developing novel quantitative
tools that provide regional specific, quantitative phenotypes based on
structural MRI, DTI, resting-state fMRI and the combination of these
measures. In addition to these tasks, the postdoc is expected to
entertain his/her own research in methods development and/or brain
imaging genetics.
Requirements
You
have a PhD based on a solid quantitative background (physics,
mathematics, engineering, etc.) and hands-on experience with (f)MRI
data acquisition and analysis. In addition, organizational skills in
multi-center studies are highly desirable. Excellent proficiency in
oral and written English as well as good social skills are also
required.
Organization
This
project is a collaboration between three Max-Planck-Institutes and
several academic research units in Germany, Switzerland, France, and
the Netherlands. The postdoc will have contact with researchers from
these institutes, but will be physically located at the Donders Centre
for Cognitive Neuroimaging (Radboud University Nijmegen), which is part
of the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (http://www.ru.nl/donders
). 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 neuro-imaging techniques for the in-vivo scanning of activity
in and structure of 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, memory, language, learning and
plasticity. 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. The internationally renowned centre
currently hosts more than 100 PhD students and post-doctoral
researchers of more than 20 nationalities, offering a stimulating and
multidisciplinary research environment. The Centre is equipped with
three MRI scanners (7T, 3T, 1.5T), a 275 channels MEG system, an
EEG-TMS laboratory, several (MR-compatible) EEG systems, and
high-performance computational facilities. English is the lingua franca
at the Centre.
Conditions of employment
Employment: 1,0 fte
Duration of the contract: initially 3 years, with a possible extension
Additional information can be obtained from
Prof. Dr. P. Hagoort Phone ++31 24 3610651
E-mail: p.hagoort@donders.ru.nl
or
Prof. Dr. G. Fernández
Phone ++31 24 3610749
E-mail g.fernandez@donders.ru.nl
Application
Candidates
should submit electronically an application letter (mention the vacancy
number maxnet01), a CV, and the names of two persons who can provide
references before September 25 2009 to
Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
Attention: Ms. T. Stijns
Kapittelweg 29, 6525 EN NIJMEGEN
Telephone: ++31 24 3610651
E-mail: neuroimaging@donders.ru.nl
No commercial propositions please.
Contact Information:
Ms. T. Stijns
Kapittelweg 29
6525 EN Nijmegen
http://www.ru..nl/donders
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF PREDICTIONS IN VISUAL COGNITION (Postdoctoral Position)
Visual NeuroCognition Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Applications
are invited for a Postdoctoral fellow to join the research team in Dr.
Moshe Bar’s laboratory. Research in the lab focuses on issues in
high-level vision with an emphasis on object recognition and on the
generation, representation and use of top-down predictions in
cognition. More specifically, we are currently interested in
understanding how the brain uses contextual associations and visual
experience to generate top-down predictions that facilitate object
recognition. In other domains, we also aim to elucidate how visual
properties of both objects and people elicit affective responses, shape
the formation of first impressions, and mediate our aesthetic and
preference judgments (see http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu
for more information about our work). Combining psychophysical
methods with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and
magnetoencephalography (MEG) we are able to characterize the cortical
mechanisms underlying these processes, and track the flow of
information in the cortex with an outstanding spatial and temporal
resolution. While experience in either technique is a strong advantage,
it is not required. Some acquaintance with Linux and Matlab would
facilitate a smooth start. The position would give the holder
experience of research in a variety of topics in cognitive
neuroscience, as well as an extensive training in using some of the
best neuroimaging design and analysis tools available. Facilities
include several state-of-the-art 3T fMRI systems as well as a 7T system
and an MEG machine. These systems are dedicated to research and
supported by a large physics and engineering core at the Martinos
Center in MGH.
Only motivated candidates with a strong background in cognitive neuroscience would be considered for the position.
This
is a full-time position. Full-time employees receive full benefits and
competitive salaries. Please email a CV to: Moshe Bar, bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu (Three letters of recommendation may be required at a later stage of the screening.)
The Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact Information:
Moshe Bar, Ph.D.
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Postdoctoral positions in vision and auditory research (Postdoctoral Position)
Purves Lab, Neuroscience and Behavioral Disorders Program, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Two
newly created positions, one in vision and one in audition, are
available in the lab of Dale Purves, which has now moved to the
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore.
Research
in the laboratory concerns visual and auditory perception and the
neurobiological underpinnings of perceptual phenomena. Ongoing
investigations in vision include understanding the perception of
brightness, color, orientation, motion, and depth; the interest in
audition concerns understanding the tonal relationships in music
arising from the similarity of musical dyads and voiced speech
spectra. The unifying theme of these projects is the hypothesis that
visual and auditory percepts are generated according to a wholly
empirical strategy that represents in perception the empirical
significance of sensory stimuli rather than their physical properties.
These issues are being explored by psychophysics, analyses of natural
image and sound databases, and the emerging properties of virtual
organisms evolving in defined environments. See purveslab.net for
details.
Applicants
should have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, computer science or a
related discipline. Applications must include a CV with the names and
contact information of three references, preferably sent by email to purves@duke.edu.
Applications by regular mail to should be addressed to Dale Purves,
M.D., Director, Neuroscience and Behavioral Disorders Program, Duke-NUS
Graduate Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore 169857
Contact Information:
Dale Purves
Neuroscience and Behavioral Disorders Program, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore 169857
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience and Stroke (Postdoctoral Position)
The Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest
The
Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest is offering a research fellowship
in cognitive neuroscience and neurorehabilitation in the laboratory of
Dr. Brian Levine in collaboration with a team of researchers including
other scientists at the Rotman Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health
Sciences Center, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Centre
for Stroke Recovery. The projects concern analysis of large-scale
network changes following mild stroke combined with cognitive
rehabilitation. The fellow will be exposed to multimodal neuroimaging
methodologies (structural and functional neuroimaging (fMRI), EEG, and
magnetoencephalography). The starting date is negotiable, but
preferably by January, 2010. The duration of the fellowship is two
years, with the option of continuing for a third year. Bursaries are in
line with the fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health
Research and include an allowance for travel and research expenses.
Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree. The Rotman
Research Institute welcomes applications from all qualified
individuals, including members of visible groups, minorities, women,
aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.
All
staff have an obligation to contribute to maintaining a safe care
environment for clients, families, and visitors and a safe work
environment for staff, students/researchers, physicians and volunteers.
Applicants
should submit a C.V. and relevant reprints, together with a cover
letter describing current research interests and future research goals,
and also arrange to have three letters of reference sent independently
to Dr. Brian Levine, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Center for
Geriatric Care, 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1,
Canada. blevine@rotman-baycrest.on.ca.
The deadline for applications is Friday, October 2, 2009
Contact Information:
Dr. Brian Levine
Rotman Research Institute
Baycrest Center for Geriatric Care
3560 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M6A 2E1 Canada
www.rotman-baycrest.on.ca
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT in HUMAN NEUROIMAGING (Research Assistant)
Miller Lab, Center for Mind & Brain, University of Calfornia, Davis
Our
neuroimaging laboratory seeks a research assistant. We use
state-of-the-art fMRI and EEG techniques to study how the brain
understands speech in noisy environments (see http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/labs/Miller/).
The RA’s primary responsibility will be to conduct human EEG and
psychophysical experiments, applying advanced multivariate analysis
methods.
Required:
* Computer experience, incl. some programming – please do not submit an application if you have never written code
* Basic quantitative competence, incl. statistics, signal analysis
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
* Bachelor’s degree
Preferred:
* MATLAB expertise and familiarity with Linux
* Outstanding organizational skills
* Previous research experience in neuroimaging, esp. high-density EEG
Position
offers benefits and competitive salary starting at $33,672/yr or more,
depending on experience. Preferred start date 1 Sept to 1 Oct 2009
with one year commitment. Consideration of applications will begin
immediately, but position will remain open until filled. The
University of California is an equal-opportunity employer. Please send
a brief cover letter describing your research interests, a transcript
(unofficial ok), and a curriculum vitae with the contact details of
three references to Lee M. Miller: millerlab41@gmail.com.
Contact Information:
Lee M. Miller
UC Davis Center for Mind & Brain
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LAB COORDINATOR/MANAGER (Research Assistant)
Visual NeuroCognition Laboratory, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Applications
are invited for a research lab coordinator. This is a long-term
position with significant responsibilities and a great deal of
independence. Our laboratory uses a cognitive neuroscience approach
for studying issues in visual cognition and mood disorder. (More
information about our studies can be found at http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu.)
The research involves functional neuroimaging (fMRI), often combined
with high-temporal resolution imaging (MEG). The ideal candidate
should be exceptionally organized, motivated and reliable.
Responsibilities cover managing most aspects of lab life: interacting
with study participants, assisting lab personnel, handling the
director's appointments, correspondence and travel, grant management,
IRB-related paperwork, interacting with MGH administration, purchasing,
reimbursements, etc. Involvement in the scientific aspects of our
projects would be encouraged but ultimately depend only on the
candidate's interest.
This
is a full-time position. Full-time employees receive full benefits and
competitive salaries. Please email a CV to: Moshe Bar, bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu (Three letters of recommendation may be required at a later stage of the screening.)
The Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact Information:
Moshe Bar
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RA position in Cognitive Neuroscience – Moshe Bar’s Lab (Research Assistant)
Visual NeuroCognition Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Got
a brain? Looking to understand how it makes sense of the world and
gives rise to behavior? Ever considered applying to a graduate program
in cognitive neuroscience? A few Research Assistant positions are now
available in Dr. Moshe Bar’s Visual NeuroCognition Laboratory (Harvard
Medical School and MGH, Charlestown). Among the topics explored by the
lab, we are currently interested in understanding how the brain uses
contextual associations and visual experience to generate top-down
predictions that facilitate object recognition. In another domain, we
also aim to elucidate how visual properties of both objects and people
elicit affective responses and shape the formation of first impressions
(see http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu
for more information about our work). In another line of work, for
which we are seeking a second RA candidate, we are interested in
understanding links between cognitive processing and mood, particularly
in mood disorders such as clinical depression; does mood affect
cognitive processing and does cognitive processing affect mood?
Combining psychophysical methods with functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI) and magnetoencephalography (MEG) we are able to
characterize the cortical mechanisms underlying these processes, and
track the flow of information in the cortex with an outstanding spatial
and temporal resolution. As an RA in the lab you will help develop and
run behavioral studies and learn how to collect and analyze
brain-imaging data. In addition to having exposure to the world’s most
cutting-edge technologies and developing unique and highly marketable
research skills, the position provides immense intellectual reward.
Research Assistants are involved in all stages of research projects,
from the conception of a hypothesis to the writing and submission of a
research manuscript. If the chance to explore the relationship between
the mind and the brain, to broaden your knowledge of cognitive
neuroscience and to co-author a research paper piques your interest,
contact: bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
This
is a full-time position. Full-time employees receive full benefits and
competitive salaries. Please email a CV to: Moshe Bar, bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu (Three letters of recommendation may be required at a later stage of the screening.)
The Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact Information:
Moshe Bar, Ph.D.
Lab Manager Needed for Social Neuroscience Lab (Research Assistant)
Self-Regulation Lab, PI: Jennifer Beer, Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
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:
Jennifer Beer
1 University Station A8000
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18th Annual Meeting
