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October 2009
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2009
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 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
****COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS****
The Society is soliciting nominations, including self-nominations, for various committee positions beginning service in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. These include nominations to the Governing Board, the annual meeting Program Committee, Poster Committee and Young Investigator Awards Committee. Include name, affiliation and contact information as a confidential nomination to: cnsinfo@cogneurosociety.org
All nominations must be received no later than Oct. 16.
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The Cognitive Neuroscience Society would like to announce the arrival of the 4th Edition of The Cognitive Neurosciences, forthcoming from MIT Press.
This new edition offers new research and studies, further deepening our understanding of the brain. With the field of cognitive neuroscience constantly evolving, this edition's all new chapters offer insights and developments that make it a necessary addition to the library of all cognitive neuroscientists.
The Cognitive Neurosciences, 4th Edition is available to order directly from the MIT Press website: http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2&tid=11998&mode=toc
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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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Announcement Type
Conference/Symposium/Event
Headline
Psycholinguistic Approaches to Speech Recognition in Adverse Conditions
Area
Workshop
Department
8-10 March 2010
Institution/Company
University of Bristol, UK
Announcement
Speech recognition in ‘adverse conditions’ has been a familiar area of research in computer science, engineering, and hearing sciences for several decades. In contrast, most psycholinguistic theories of speech recognition are built upon evidence gathered from tasks performed by healthy listeners on carefully recorded speech, in a quiet environment, and under conditions of undivided attention.
The aim of this workshop is to gather academics from various field in order to discuss the benefits, prospects, and limitations of considering adverse conditions in models of speech recognition. The adverse conditions we will discuss will include extrinsic signal distortions (e.g., speech in noise, vocoded speech), intrinsic distortions (e.g., accented speech, conversational speech, dysarthric speech, Lombard speech), listener-specific limitations (e.g., non-native listeners, older individuals), and cognitive load (e.g., speech recognition under an attentional or memory load, multi-tasking).
Speakers
* Jennifer Aydelott, Birkbeck College, University of London, UK
* Ann Bradlow, Northwestern University, USA
* Martin Cooke, University of the Basque Country, Spain
* Anne Cutler, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, NL
* Matt Davis, MRC CBU Cambridge, UK
* John Field, University of Reading, UK
* Valerie Hazan, UCL, UK
* MLuisa García Lecumberri, University of the Basque Country, Spain
* Sven Mattys, University of Bristol, UK
* Holger Mitterer, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, NL
* Dennis Norris, MRC CBU Cambridge, UK
* Kathy Pichora-Fuller, University of Toronto, Canada
* Sophie Scott, UCL, UK
* Laurence White, University of Bristol, UK
Important Dates
* Abstract deadline: 30 November 2009
* Notification of acceptance: 11 December 2009
* Preregistration deadline: 31 January 2010
* Conference dates: 8-10 March 2010
Organiser
* Sven Mattys
Registered Email
jack.rogers@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk
Contact Name
Sven Mattys
Contact Address
sven.mattys@bris.ac.uk
Contact Email
sven.mattys@bris.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)117 92 88449
Contact Website
http://language.psy.bris.ac.uk/workshop/index.html
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Announcement Type
Conference/Symposium/Event
Headline
Reprogramming the Human Brain – Translating Brain Plasticity Into Clinical Practice
Area
Reasoning across the life span and its clinical application based on brain plasticity
Department
The Center for BrainHealth
Institution/Company
The University of Texas at Dallas and The University of California, Berkeley
Announcement
The fourth bi-annual Reprogramming the Human Brain Symposium presents new discoveries and novel approaches to understanding and enhancing reasoning skills. This symposium bridges the gap between basic brain research and human clinical treatments for the brain.
The 2010 symposium is designed to summarize basic cognitive factors and diseases that influence reasoning, describe the development of reasoning over childhood and adolescence, discuss how reasoning can be measured using neuroscience methods, explain the neural systems engaged in different forms of reasoning, recognize current ways to measure and improve reasoning in the field of education, and explain the relation of neuroscience to the law and ethics.
When: April 8, 2010 8am-5:30pm
Where: The Center for BrainHealth in Dallas, Texas
The symposium is designed for cognitive scientists, neuroscientists, physicians, psychologists, rehabilitation specialists, researchers, educators, and students
Confirmed Speakers and Topics:
Confirmed speakers and topics include Michael Gazzniga, Ph.D. (UC Santa Barbara) on ‘Neuroscience and the Law”, Nobel Laureate Russell Hulse, Ph.D. (UT Dallas & Princeton) on "Thinking about Thinking", John Gabrieli, Ph.D. (MIT) on "Thinking in the Human Brain", Silvia Bunge, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley) on “Reasoning Ability: Neural Mechanisms, Development, and Training”, Valerie Reyna, Ph.D. (Cornell) on "Risk, Rationale Decision Making, and the Adolescent Brain", Vivek Prabhakaran, M.D., Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin) on “Characterizing the Role of Prefrontal Regions in Working Memory and Reasoning”, Daniel Krawczyk (UT Dallas & UT Southwestern) on “The Neuroscience of Abstract Reasoning in Health and Disease”, Raksha Anand (Ph.D.) and Jacque Gamino, Ph.D. (UT Dallas) on “Reasoning and the Adolescent Brain from Behavior to Imaging”.
Registered Email
daniel.krawczyk@utdallas.edu
Contact Name
Michelle Kandalaft
Contact Address
The Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas
2200 West Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75235
Contact Email
brainsymposium2010@utdallas.edu
Contact Phone
214-905-3007
Contact Website
http://www.brainhealth.utdallas.edu/news/symposium/
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Announcement Type
Conference/Symposium/Event
Headline
Graduate Studies in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University
Area
Department
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Institution/Company
Duke University
Announcement
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University request applications for its graduate training area in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience (http://pn.aas.duke.edu/graduate/ccn). Faculty in the program investigate a variety of cognitive domains, including perception, attention, memory, emotion, reward, and decision making. They employ the main methods of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, including behavioral testing, modeling, ERPs, MRI, fMRI, DTI, TMS, and neuropsychological assessment. Populations investigated include healthy children, young and older adults, as well as patients with brain-damage, dementia, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Clinical studies are done in collaboration with various clinical units at Duke Medical Center, and neuroimaging studies take advantage of advanced facilities at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (BIAC). To apply online go to www.gradschool.duke.edu and click “Apply for Admission”. For Proposed Department/Program fill “Psychology and Neuroscience”, and for Special Field enter “Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience”. The personal statement should mention potential faculty mentors. For more information, please contact Fonda Anthony at fonda@psych.duke.edu.
***Please forward this ad to undergraduate students applying to graduate school***
Registered Email
cabeza@duke.edu
Contact Name
Fonda Anthony
Contact Address
Contact Email
fonda@psych.duke.edu
Contact Phone
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Conference/Symposium/Event
Headline
Conference on The Evolution of Brain, Mind and Culture
Area
Department
Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture
Institution/Company
Emory University
Announcement
In honor of the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species, the Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture is hosting a conference on The Evolution of Brain, Mind, and Culture on November 12-13, 2009. This conference is free and open to the public. Information about accommodations near Emory University are available on the CMBC website at http://cmbc.emory.edu/ <http://cmbc.emory.edu/> .
The Evolution of Brain, Mind and Culture
Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture
Emory University
November 12-13, 2009
at the third floor Reception Hall of the Michael C. Carlos Museum
(for more information see http://cmbc.emory.edu/ <http://cmbc.emory.edu/> )
Thursday, November 12
1:00 Session 1: Keynote Address
Matt Ridley "Darwin in Genes and Culture"
2:45 Session 2: Brain Evolution
Jim Rilling (Anthropology, Emory University)
"Comparative Higher Primate Neuroimaging: Insights into the Evolution
of Human Brain and Mind"
Richard Passingham (Psychology, University of Oxford)
"How to Turn a Chimpanzee into a Person"
Todd Preuss (Yerkes Primate Center, Emory University)
"The Human Brain: Rewired and Running Hot"
Friday, November 13
9:00 Session 3: The Evolution of Mind
Melvin Konner (Anthropology, Emory University)
"Childhood Evolving: The Role of Development in the Evolution of Mind"
Pascal Boyer (Psychology and Anthropology, Washington University)
"What is Memory for?"
Debra Lieberman (Psychology, University of Miami)
"It's All Relative: The Evolution of Psychological Mechanisms
Governing Kin Detection, Incest Avoidance, and Altruism"
1:30 Session 4: The Evolution of Culture
Frans de Waal (Psychology, Emory University)
"Prosocial Primates: Empathy, Fairness, and Cooperation"
Sally McBrearty (Anthropology, University of Connecticut)
"Behavioral Change at the Origin of Homo sapiens"
Joe Henrich (Psychology and Economics, University of British Columbia)
"On the origins of a cultural species: How social learning shaped
human evolution"
4:45 Session 5: Final Discussion
Keynoter's Observations: Matt Ridley
General discussion
6:30 -9:30 Reception at the Great Hearth of the Emory Conference Center
This conference is occurring in coordination with the premier of a new play, entitled "Hominid," by Ken Weitzman at Theater Emory (co-produced with Out of Hand Theater), based on Frans de Waal's Chimpanzee Politics (http://theater.emory.edu/Theater-Emory/09-Hominid.php <http://theater.emory.edu/Theater-Emory/09-Hominid.php> ) as well as with an exhibition, entitled "Origin," at the Schatten Gallery of the Robert W. Woodruff Library.
This conference is funded by a grant from the Emory University Subvention Fund, along with support from the Emory Cognition Project, the Department of Psychology, and the Department of Anthropology of Emory University.
Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture
Emory University
cmbc@emory.edu
Registered Email
barsalou@emory.edu
Contact Name
Bob McCauley
Contact Address
Robert N. McCauley
William Rand Kenan Jr. University Professor
and Director, Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture
Psychology and Interdisciplinary Sciences Building
36 Eagle Row
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Contact Email
philrnm@emory.edu
Contact Phone
+1-404-727-0103
Contact Website
http://cmbc.emory.edu/ <http://cmbc.emory.edu/
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Announcement Type
Conference/Symposium/Event
Headline
2009 Singularity Summit
Area
Artificial Intelligence, Neuroengineering
Department
Institution/Company
Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Announcement
When Machines Re-invent You
Famed inventor Ray Kurzweil argues that in coming decades advanced
technologies will re-make the world. During this so-called
“Technological Singularity,” all of humanity's problems could be
solved: poverty, disease, even death itself.
Other luminaries, such as Stephen Hawking and Sun Microsystems
co-founder Bill Joy, agree with Kurzweil, but warn that such changes
could include human extinction.
What should we make of such extraordinary claims? Come to New York
City on October 3 and 4, 2009 and find out.
The most acclaimed experts in fields such as quantum computing,
neuroengineering, DNA nanotechnology, life extension, brain emulation,
consciousness, virtual worlds, artificial and natural intelligence,
and more will describe their latest research and discuss its
implications for the future of humanity.
Featured Speakers:
* Ray Kurzweil, inventor, entrepreneur, and author of The Singularity
is Near. Bill Gates called him “the best person I know at predicting
the future…”
* Peter Thiel, President of Clarium Capital Management, seed investor
in Facebook, Managing Partner of Founders Fund, and co-founder of
PayPal
* Dr. David Chalmers, Director of the Centre for Consciousness, author
of The Conscious Mind, and one of the world's foremost philosophers
* Dr. Ed Boyden, Professor of Biological Engineering and Brain and
Cognitive Sciences at MIT
* Dr. Aubrey de Grey, Director of Research at the SENS Foundation,
author of Ending Aging, and creator of the Methusaleh Prize
* Dr. Juergen Schmidhuber, Director of the Swiss Institute for
Artificial Intelligence
You can learn more about the Summit at: http://www.singularitysummit.com/program
Registered Email
aruna.vassar@gmail.com
Contact Name
Aruna Vassar
Contact Address
Contact Email
aruna.vassar@gmail.com
Contact Phone
610 613 0627
Contact Website
http://www.singularitysummit.com/program
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The Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (www.ossdweb.org) is convening its 4th Annual Meeting from June 3-5, 2010 in Ann Arbor, MI. The 2010 agenda includes Timothy Bestor, PhD as the Keynote Lecturer and Margaret McCarthy, PhD as the Capstone Lecturer. The remainder of the program includes 2 poster sessions and 7 symposia of the following topics: Genetic and Environmental Determinants of Parent of Origin Specific Genomic Imprinting; Sexually Differentiated Responses and Estrogen Receptors; Pain, Its Treatment, and the Influence of Sex; Evolution and Mortality; Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Antenatal Steroids; and Oxidative Stress, Non-reproductive Cancers, and Longevity. Visit www.ossdweb.org to view the full agenda and register. Contact Viviana Simon, Ph.D. (viviana@ossdweb.org) for additional information.
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Science Director
Area
Research/Administrative
Department
Visual Language Visual Learning (VL2)
Institution/Company
Gallaudet University
Announcement
The Center for Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) at Gallaudet University is seeking a Science Director to lead a large collaborative effort in research involving visual language and visual learning. VL2 is a Science of Learning Center (SLC), one of six SLCs funded by the National Science Foundation. Funded in 2006, the VL2 Center currently supports over 30 interdisciplinary research projects, located across 10 different universities, including two international universities. The VL2 Center's budget is approximately $4 million per year; next year we will submit our renewal application for an additional five years of Center funding (2011-2016).
We are seeking an exceptional leader who will bring a ground-breaking research agenda to the Gallaudet campus in an area compatible with the ongoing work of VL2. The Science Director will work alongside the Principal Investigator in overseeing the scientific activities of the Center. As a tenure-line faculty member at Gallaudet University, the director will play an integral role in the educational activities of VL2 and the University promoting the scholarly and professional development of deaf and hard-of-hearing researchers.
The Science Director, a mid to senior career-level individual, must have a PhD. or equivalent in Linguistics, Psychology, Education, Cognitive Neuroscience or related field; a distinguished record of research publications and of grant funding; experience in center-based research activities, and a commitment to collaborative, inter-disciplinary, team-based research. A first or second language fluency in American Sign Language and knowledge of Deaf culture are required.
Send a cover letter, CV, and the names and addresses for three references by September 30, 2009 to:
Dr. Thomas E. Allen
Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning
Gallaudet University
SLCC 1223
800 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, DC, 20002
Email: thomas.allen@gallaudet.edu
Website: VL2.gallaudet.edu
Phone: 202-651-5866
Registered Email
corina@ucdavis.edu
Contact Name
Thomas Allen
Contact Address
Dr. Thomas Allen
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave. NE SLCC 1223
Washington, DC 20002
Contact Email
Thomas.Allen@gallaudet.edu
Contact Phone
202-651-5866
Contact Website
http://VL2.gallaudet.edu
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Lecturer in Psychology (Assistant Prof equivalent)
Area
Department
School of Psychology
Institution/Company
Bangor University
Announcement
Lectureship in Psychology
(Assistant Professor equivalent)
Grade 7: £29,704 - £35,469 p.a.
We invite applications for a Lectureship (Assistant Professor equivalent) in the School of Psychology at Bangor University. The position carries a permanent contract, subject to a 3 year probationary review. With this appointment, we specifically aim to strengthen the School’s research programme in MRI neuroimaging. We encourage applications from researchers working with neuroimaging methods in any area of inquiry.
The School has an outstanding record of teaching (ranked “Excellent” for Teaching Quality) and research (7th of 76 UK Schools in the 2008 “Research Power” table, a combined metric of research quality and quantity). Our academics benefit from an excellent research environment, which includes: low teaching loads; numerous journal clubs and technical groups; School-funded PhD studentships prioritised for new staff; ample space for laboratories; MRI-guided TMS; several EEG labs; close links with the local NHS Trust that support specialist neurological and psychiatric patient panels; an ESRC-funded Bilingualism Centre; and the £5M Bangor-led Wales Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience that links researchers in Cardiff and Swansea. The School also benefits from its place in the College of Health and Behavioural Sciences, which includes excellent international research in areas such as motivation, exercise physiology, perceptual/motor performance, and clinical trials methodology.
Our neuroimaging capacity is centred on a research-dedicated 3T Philips MRI scanner, housed within the School of Psychology. This facility is supported by a School-funded MR physicist and image analyst. Our neuroimaging research group, comprising >20 staff, postdocs, and PhD students, meets weekly to review recent literature and to discuss proposed projects and results. The group includes specialists in: patient studies and lesion reconstruction; high-level vision; working memory; attention; ageing; eye movements; neuropsychiatry; and spectroscopy. The School operates a generous access policy for the scanner, aimed at facilitating new projects for the benefit of publications and grant applications.
Bangor is located in scenic North Wales, featuring stunning mountain and coastal landscapes, a clean and peaceful environment, and ready access to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and London.
Please quote reference number 09-9/36 when applying.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1st December, 2009.
More information about the School can be found at http://www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology/
More information about neuroimaging in the School is at http://biu.psychology.bangor.ac.uk/
Committed To Equal Opportunities
Registered Email
r.rafal@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Name
Paul Downing
Contact Address
Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contacting Human Resources, Bangor University; tel: (01248) 382926/388132; e-mail: personnel@bangor.ac.uk; web: www.bangor.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 09-9/36 when applying.
For further details and an informal discussion about the post, potential applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Paul Downing, Deputy Head of School (Research), e-mail: p.downing@bangor.ac.uk.
Contact Email
personnel@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)1248 382926
Contact Website
http://www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology/
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Cognitive Psychology Faculty Position
Area
Department
Psychological & Brain Sciences
Institution/Company
Johns Hopkins University
Announcement
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; response time; cognitive 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.
Registered Email
yantis@jhu.edu
Contact Name
Jennifer Newman
Contact Address
Contact Email
jen.newman@jhu.edu
Contact Phone
410-516-7057
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
STAFF SCIENTIST NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH POSITION
Area
SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING
Department
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH, INTRAMURAL
Institution/Company
RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD
Announcement
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.
Registered Email
karen.berman@nih.gov
Contact Name
Karen F. Berman, M.D.
Contact Address
Karen F. Berman, M.D.
NIMH/NIH
Building 10, Rm 3C209
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-1365
USA
Contact Email
karen.berman@nih.gov
Contact Phone
(301) 496-7603
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Area
BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS/NEUROECONOMICS
Department
Psychology, Economics, or Neurobiology
Institution/Company
University of Southern California
Announcement
The University of Southern California, College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, invites applicants for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in behavioral economics / neuroeconomics, broadly defined. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, neurocomputational models of learning, neuroscience of decision-making, affective neuroscience, behavioral and experimental game theory and economics studies of bounded rationality. Eventual appointment will be in either Psychology, Economics, or Neurobiology.
USC offers many opportunities for collaboration across these and other units of the university. Resources include the Dana and David Dornsife Cognitive Neuroscience Imaging Center, the Brain and Creativity Institute, the Institute for Economic Policy Research, and a broad interdisciplinary Economics and Neuroscience community composed of more than 70 faculty members in the basic, engineering, and clinical sciences. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.
Applications received before November 1 2009 will be given preferential review; interviews will begin shortly thereafter. Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree at the time of the appointment. Please send representative reprints/preprints and a curriculum vita electronically to multisearch@college.usc.edu. A minimum of three letters of reference should be sent by email to the same address or by post to USC College Search, ATTN: Ann Langerud, Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1061.
Registered Email
mara.mather@usc.edu
Contact Name
Ann Langerud
Contact Address
Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1061.
Contact Email
Contact Phone
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Human Neurophysiology - Assistant Professor
Area
Systems Biology of Social Behavior
Department
College of Arts & Sciences - flexible
Institution/Company
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Announcement
Human Neurophysiology, Assistant Professor
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a tenure track position in human neurophysiology to begin in August of 2010. This position is authorized at the Assistant Professor level and is to be an integral component of an ongoing interdisciplinary campus research initiative entitled Systems Biology of Social Behavior. Applicants should have a PhD by August 2010 and experience with any neurophysiological method(s), ranging from high density event related potential recording (128 Channel EGI system) to measuring sympathetic and parasympathetic activity using the standard array of physiological techniques (e.g., skin conductance, electromyography, and electrocardiography) and from transcranial magnetic stimulation to endocrinology/pharmacology. Opportunities for functional neuroimaging (fMRI and MEG) are currently available 50 minutes away at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and, though it is not essential, applicants with an imaging background and a willingness to participate in efforts to develop fMRI capacity on the Lincoln campus would be welcome. As an interdisciplinary hire, the tenure home of the successful applicant is flexible within the College of Arts and Sciences (e.g., sociology, biology, psychology, political science) depending upon candidate interest and background. It is vital, however, that applicants have the desire and ability to apply neurophysiological techniques to central questions of political, social, and economic behavior or related affective, emotion, or cognitive processes. Demonstration of research and teaching abilities and experiences is important. alary, start up package, and fringe benefits are competitive. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. Interested applicants must first go to the website http://employment.unl.edu requisition 090526 and complete the Faculty/Administrative Information Form. Applicants should submit a cover letter, C.V., transcripts, a writing sample, evidence of successful teaching, and three letters of recommendation to: John Hibbing, Neurophysiology Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 532 Oldfather Hall, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0328. Review of materials will begin on November 11, so to guarantee full consideration applications should be complete by then.
Registered Email
kespy2@unl.edu
Contact Name
John Hibbing
Contact Address
532 Oldfather Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0328
Contact Email
jhibbing1@unl.edu
Contact Phone
402-472-3220
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Cognitive & Neuroscience of Aging
Area
Center for Brain Health
Department
School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Institution/Company
University of Texas at Dallas
Announcement
Faculty Position in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging
The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging.. While the position will likely be hired at the Assistant or Associate level, outstanding senior applicants with a history of successful peer-reviewed research funding are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary research group that includes prominent cognitive neuroscientists at UT Dallas as well as nationally visible neurologists and biophysicists at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, all focused on the cognitive neuroscience of aging. The Advanced Imaging Research Center includes extensive research-dedicated neuro-imaging facilities Applicants should submit their current curriculum vitae, a letter outlining their research interests, via the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM available at thttp://go.utdallas.edu/pbn090923. . Review of files will begin November 15, 2009, UTD is an AA/EOE.
Registered Email
denise@utdallas.edu
Contact Name
Denise Park
Contact Address
2200 W. Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75235
Contact Email
denise@utdallas.edu
Contact Phone
972-883-3255
Contact Website
http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/pbn090923
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Tenure-track Position (rank open)
Area
Visual or Cognitive Neuroscience
Department
Department of Psychology
Institution/Company
North Dakota State University
Announcement
A tenure-track position (rank open) is available in VISUAL or COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE beginning August 16, 2010. Applicants interested in the electrophysiological (i.e., high-density EEG) investigation of visual or cognitive processes, psychophysical or computational approaches to vision, multisensory integration, attention processes, executive function, or social neuroscience are encouraged to apply. We offer a low teaching load, a doctoral program in Visual/Cognitive Neuroscience, and a supportive research environment. Minimum qualifications are: Ph.D., evidence of research accomplishment, excellent potential for external funding, ability to teach courses in our curriculum, ability to interact effectively with colleagues and students, and effective oral and written communication skills. Send a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, a CV, copies of representative publications, and available summaries of teaching evaluations. Include names and contact information of three potential references. Submit materials at http://jobs.ndsu.edu. Direct inquiries to Mark E. McCourt, Ph.D., Chair, Visual/Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee, at mark.mccourt@ndsu.edu or (701) 231-8625. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2009.
Registered Email
chris.friesen@ndsu.edu
Contact Name
Mark McCourt
Contact Address
Mark E. McCourt, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
NDSU Dept 2765, PO Box 6050
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Contact Email
mark.mccourt@ndsu.edu
Contact Phone
7012318625
Contact Website
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/psychology
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Tenure-track Faculty Position
Area
Cognitive Neuroscience
Department
Department of Psychology
Institution/Company
University of Nevada
Announcement
University of Nevada, Reno. The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE. Applicants should have a strong research record in a substantive area of cognitive science with strong links to neural processes and demonstrated potential for extramural funding. Teaching includes contributing to graduate training in the department's Cognitive and Brain Sciences doctoral program and to undergraduate courses for both the Psychology and Neuroscience majors. A Ph.D. is required and post-doctoral experience is preferred. Competitive salary and start-up funds are available. Reno sits at the base of the Eastern Sierras minutes from Lake Tahoe and major ski resorts, and is rated as one of the top locations in the US for living and outdoor recreation. Interested individuals should apply online at www.unrseach.com or quicklink and will be prompted to attach a curriculum vitae, letter of application, and some sample publications. Additionally, three letters of recommendation are to be mailed directly to: Jennifer Prager, Search Coordinator, University of Nevada, Reno, MS 296, Reno, Nevada, 89557. We will begin reviewing applications December 1, 2009. EEO/AA Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Registered Email
jhutsler@unr.edu
Contact Name
Jennifer Prager
Contact Address
Jennifer Prager
Search Coordinator
University of Nevada, Reno, MS 296
Reno, Nevada, 89557
Contact Email
jprager@unr.edu
Contact Phone
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Wisconsin -- Open Area, Assistant or Associate Professor Rank
Area
Department
Psychology
Institution/Company
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Announcement
The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison anticipates approval to make an appointment, area open, at the Assistant (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenured) rank beginning August, 2010. The Department highly values integrative research and is especially interested in candidates whose work spans traditional subgroups within psychology or between psychology and other disciplines. However, excellence in research and teaching rather than specific research focus is the primary criterion for the search.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2009. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Faculty have the opportunity to capitalize on an extraordinarily productive network that links Psychology to many specialized research units on campus. See our Website at http://psych.wisc.edu to learn about related units. Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Applicants should send a CV, reprints or preprints, and statement of research and teaching interests. Three letters of reference should be sent for junior candidates. Send materials to: New Personnel Committee, Attn: Open Area Search, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1202 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53706-1611. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Employment may require a background check.
Registered Email
postle@wisc.edu
Contact Name
Brad Postle
Contact Address
New Personnel Committee, Attn: Open Area Search, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1202 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53706-1611.
Contact Email
postle@wisc.edu
Contact Phone
608-262-4330
Contact Website
http://psych.wisc.edu
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Neuromotor Control
Area
Kinesiology
Department
Movement Science
Institution/Company
University of Michigan
Announcement
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Neuromotor Control
Department of Movement Science
School of Kinesiology
University of Michigan
The Movement Science Department at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the area of neuromotor control. Scholars who can complement existing faculty strengths in lifespan and/or rehabilitation issues related to human movement are encouraged to apply. Current research includes motor learning in older adults and in Parkinson’s Disease, developmental neuromotor control in spina bifida, Down syndrome and autism, and sensorimotor coordination and rehabilitation in cerebral palsy and stroke.
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Kinesiology/Movement Science or a related field (e.g. Rehabilitation Science, Neuroscience, etc.). At least one year of post-doctoral training is strongly recommended. A productive publication history in high quality, peer-reviewed journals and demonstrated potential to secure competitive, extramural research funding are required. Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the area of motor control is highly desirable. All areas of research related to neuromotor control will be considered. However, candidates with prior research experience involving individuals with neurological conditions affecting motor function are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program in the area of neuromotor control and / or development, contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction through teaching and course development, mentor doctoral students, and contribute to the growth of an internationally recognized program focused on motor function and rehabilitation. Opportunities exist to collaborate with several departments and research centers including but not limited to Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Institute of Gerontology and the Center for Human Growth and Development.
Movement Science is a department within the School of Kinesiology. Kinesiology is one of 19 degree granting academic units on the University of Michigan campus with 25 tenure-line faculty and nearly 850 students. Undergraduate majors include Movement Science, Athletic Training, Sport Management, and Physical Education.
Evaluation of applications will begin November 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date for this position is September, 2010. Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining their research and scholarship, teaching interests at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, curriculum vita, three publications in electronic format, and the names and contact information of three academic references to Marsha Lewis (mhlewis@umich.edu). For further information about the position, please contact the search committee co-chairs: Susan Brown, PhD (shcb@umich.edu) or Rachael Seidler, PhD (rseidler@umich.edu).
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are strongly urged to apply.
Registered Email
rseidler@umich.edu
Contact Name
Rachael Seidler
Contact Address
Contact Email
rseidler@umich.edu
Contact Phone
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Job opening for tenure-track Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology/Neuroscience
Area
Developmental Psychology/Neuroscience
Department
Department of Psychology
Institution/Company
Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Announcement
The Department of Psychology at Queens College of the City University of New York (CUNY) announces a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor (Salary range: $42,873-$74,133) beginning in the Fall of 2010. Candidates must have a Doctoral degree in Developmental Psychology or a related field, with specialization in Neuroscience. Preference will be given to candidates who have: (a) a record of strong empirical research productivity in Developmental Psychology/Neuroscience, (b) a record of or potential for attracting extramural research funding, (c) a record and/or commitment to teaching undergraduate, graduate and doctoral-level courses in the area of Developmental Psychology/Neuroscience and related courses. The candidate is expected to participate in the Neuropsychology and/or other related CUNY Doctoral Sub-Programs, and establish a program of empirical research. Queens College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Closing date will be 10/26/09. Candidates should email a letter of application stating their research and academic qualifications, training and goals; a CV; and sample publications to QC_Dev_Psych_Search@qc.cuny.edu, preferably in PDF format. Candidates should have at least three current letters of recommendation sent to the Developmental Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Queens College, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY 11367-1567.
Registered Email
ray.johnson@qc.cuny.edu
Contact Name
Andrea Li (Search Chair)
Contact Address
Contact Email
Contact Phone
Contact Website
http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/Psychology/
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Announcement Type
Faculty Position
Headline
Dartmouth: Assistant Professor in Social Psych/Neuroscience
Area
Social Psychology/Social Neuroscience
Department
Psychological and Brain Sciences
Institution/Company
Dartmouth College
Announcement
Assistant Professor, Social Psychology/Social Neuroscience: The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College expects to make a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (entry-level or advanced) effective July 1, 2010. Exceptional senior candidates may also be considered. We seek an individual who is able to provide high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level and in the graduate program, and has exhibited excellence in research. We are particularly interested in someone who complements our strengths in self-regulation, social cognition, affect, and social neuroscience. The social area is one of three areas (along with behavioral neuroscience and cognitive neuroscience) in the department. The department is housed in a state-of-the-art research and teaching facility that includes a dedicated 3T MRI scanner for brain imaging research. With an even distribution of male and female students and over a third of the undergraduate student population members of minority groups, Dartmouth is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minorities. Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vita, papers or reprints, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email to: social.psych@dartmouth.edu. Inquiries about the search should be sent to Todd Heatherton (Chair, Search Committee) at heatherton@dartmouth.edu. Alternatively, paper applications may be submitted to Social Search Committee, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, 6207 Moore Hall, Dartmouth College, Hanover NH 03755. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
Registered Email
th1@dartmouth.edu
Contact Name
Todd Heatherton
Contact Address
Contact Email
heatherton@dartmouth.edu
Contact Phone
603 6463181
Contact Website
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Assistant Professor Cognitive Psychology (Faculty Position)
Cognitive, Psychology Department, Stanford University
STANFORD UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT plans to create a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Cognitive Psychology, to begin in the academic year 2010-11. All areas of cognitive psychology will be considered, including, but not limited to, memory, thinking, language, attention, decision-making, cognitive neuroscience, and computational/mathematical models of cognition. The appointee will be expected to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. All applicants should provide a curriculum vitae (including bibliography), a brief statement of research interests, copies of their most representative scholarly papers, and three letters of reference. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2009. Please apply through AcademicJobsOnline.org.
Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions.
Contact Information:
Pamela Widrin
Psychology Dept.
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall
Jordan Hall Building 420
Stanford, CA 94305
pwidrin@stanford.edu
https://www.stanford.edu/dept/psychology/webd
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING
Area
SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING
Department
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH
Institution/Company
INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD
Announcement
The National Institute of Mental Health, a major research component of the
National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS), offers a two to five year post-doctoral fellowship at one of the
premier research sites in the U.S., the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH,
near Washington D.C. which houses state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI,
PET and MEG) dedicated to research. The strong scientific environment and
outstanding equipment resources at NIH make this a unique opportunity for an
outstanding scientist. The position is open to 1) recent Ph.D.'s in psychology,
cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, neuropharmacology, 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 3C209; 9000, Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-
1365 USA. (301) 496-7603; karen.berman@nih.gov.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Registered Email
karen.berman@nih.gov
Contact Name
Karen Berman, M.D.
Contact Address
NIMH/NIH
Building 10, Rm 3C209
9000, Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-1365
USA
Contact Email
karen.berman@nih.gov
Contact Phone
(301) 496-7603
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
ERP Studies of Attention Training
Area
Jha Lab
Department
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Psychology
Institution/Company
University of Pennsylvania
Announcement
Postdoctoral position available in the laboratory of Amishi Jha
(www.attention.psych.upenn.edu) at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
and Dept. of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Research will focus on the neural and behavioral effects of attention
training (using mindfulness-based techniques). The ideal candidate will
have several of the following qualifications: (1) background in
cognitive neuroscience, human electrophysiology, and attention/working
memory research; (2) ERP methods; (3) programming skills; (4) expertise
in statistics; and (5) a promising publication record.
Send a statement of research interests, CV, and 3 references to
apjha@psych.upenn.edu
Registered Email
apjha@psych.upenn.edu
Contact Name
Amishi P Jha, PhD
Contact Address
Dept. of Psychology
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania
Contact Email
apjha@psych.upenn.edu
Contact Phone
2157460425
Contact Website
http://www.attention.psych.upenn.edu
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
Cognitive-emotional interactions
Area
Laboratory of Cognition and Emotion
Department
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Institution/Company
Indiana University Bloomington
Announcement
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.
Registered Email
lpessoa@indiana.edu
Contact Name
Luiz Pessoa
Contact Address
Contact Email
lpessoa@indiana.edu
Contact Phone
Contact Website
http://emotioncognition.org
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
Sport neuroscience
Area
Lap Laboratory action perception
Department
Neurological and Visual Sciences
Institution/Company
University of Verona
Announcement
Candidates should hold a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology or kinesiology. Applicants should have a strong background in neurophysiology, motor control, neuropsychology or cognitive neuroscience. Prior experience with TMS is necessary. A sound knowledge of experimental design and statistical methods is expected. Programming experience with Matlab is very desirable. Applicants should be able to work independently as well as to co-operate with other members of the research team. The successful candidate would join a team of 3 PhD students 2 postgraduate and 1 associate professor. This highly interactive group collaborates on a range of studies on various aspects of plasticity in sensory-motor domain, neural representations underlying imitation, action recognition and corporeal awareness.
The facilities include TMS, sophisticated equipments for studying eye movements, motion capture (Vicon), 16 channel EMG surface, 2 force platforms 3D.
Registered Email
mirta.fiorio@univr.it
Contact Name
paola.cesari@univr.it
Contact Address
Facoltà di Scienze Motorie
Università degli studi di Verona
Via Casorati 43
37131 Verona, Italy
Contact Email
paola.cesari@univr.it
Contact Phone
Contact Website
http://www.dsnv.univr.it/dol/main?ent=bibliocr&id=96&lang=en
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
The Aging Auditory System: Declines and Plasticity
Area
Department
Otolaryngology - Hearing Research Program
Institution/Company
MUSC
Announcement
The MUSC Hearing Research Program, in Charleston, S.C., invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship on age-related changes in speech recognition and response to intervention. This is a training opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary group of auditory scientists who use neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and psychoacoustics methods. The successful applicant will contribute to a neuroimaging study on auditory rehabilitation in older adults. 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. Applicants should include a CV and a statement of interests. MUSC is located on the coastline, in the heart of historic Charleston. www.eckertlab.org
Registered Email
eckert@musc.edu
Contact Name
Mark Eckert
Contact Address
Contact Email
eckert@musc.edu
Contact Phone
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
Postdoctoral Scholar Recruitment
Area
Multimodal Imaging Laboratory
Department
Radiology
Institution/Company
University of California, San Diego
Announcement
Job Description:
The post doc will investigate population networks' inverse modeling of spontaneous rhythms in humans. The work takes multi-microelectrodal recordings, infers the laminar distribution of cortical sources/ sinks and unit activity, and then estimates what different populations of neurons are active, the time courses of their activity, and their interactions. The fellow will work with the following investigators: Anders Dale, PhD, Gaute Einevoll, PhD, Sydney Cash, MD, PhD, Istvan Ulbert, PhD, Maxim Bazhenov, PhD, Eric Halgren, PhD, and Terrence Sejnowski, PhD. The position is located at the Multimodal Imaging Laboratory at UCSD, although extended travel to other sites is an option. 1-3 years of experience preferred.
Qualifications Required- Open to PhD's with interest in brain stimulus and analysis. 1-3 yrs of relevant experience in area of Neuroscience, Radiology, or other related field preferred.
Application procedure- Please email CV, brief statement of research and goals, and contact info for 3 referees to Eric Halgren, PhD at ehalgren@ucsd.edu.
Registered Email
ehalgren@ucsd.edu
Contact Name
Eric Halgren, PhD
Contact Address
Please email CV, brief statement of research and goals, and contact info for 3 referees to Eric Halgren, PhD, ehalgren@ucsd.edu.
Contact Email
ehalgren@ucsd.edu
Contact Phone
619-471-9015
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING OF VISUAL COGNITION.
Area
Moshe Bar Laboratory
Department
Department of Radiology
Institution/Company
Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Announcement
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral fellow to join the research team in Dr. Moshe Bar’s laboratory at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital. Among the many topics explored by the lab, we are currently 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). The candidate should be interested in conducting research with clinical populations. Our research involves functional neuroimaging (fMRI), combined with high-temporal resolution imaging (MEG). Skills and experience in statistics, computer programming and fMRI are an advantage and highly desirable. Some acquaintance with UNIX, Linux, Macs 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 two state-of-the-art 3T fMRI systems as well as an evolving 7T system and an MEG machine. These systems are dedicated to research and supported by a large physics and engineering core at the NMR Center in MGH. A minimum commitment of two years would be preferred.
Please send (preferably by email) a curriculum vitae, description of research experience, and a statement of goals and interests to: Moshe
Bar, Tel - (617) 726-7467, FAX - (617) 726-7422, Email: bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu (Three letters of recommendation may be required at a later stage of the screening). Inquiries are welcome.
Registered Email
bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
Contact Name
Moshe Bar
Contact Address
Massachusetts General Hospital
Martinos Center
149 13th St Rm. 2301
Charlestown, MA 02129
Contact Email
bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
Contact Phone
(617) 726-7467
Contact Website
http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu/index.htm
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
Postoctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging of Perception and Attention
Area
Human Brain Research Laboratory
Department
Department of Psychology
Institution/Company
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
Announcement
A postdoctoral position is available in the Human Brain Research Laboratory (www.sfu.ca/brainlab/) to conduct research on the neural mechanisms of perception and cognition related to experience-dependent plasticity. The primary methodologies used in the HBR lab are MEG and EEG with access to fMRI offsite.
The ideal candidate will have:
1) PhD based in signal processing (mathematics, physics, engineering, etc.) or cognitive neuroscience
2) “Strong” skills in signal processing analyses of EEG and/or MEG (e.g., event-related responses, time-frequency analyses, and/or phase coherence measures of neural communication)
3) Excellent proficiency in oral and written English
4) Outstanding work ethic and an ability to work independently as well as within a team.
5) Programming skills: Matlab (required), Presentation, Linux
Please email a CV, a statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Anthony Herdman, anthony_herdman@sfu.ca
Application deadline is October 30, 2000, or until filled.
Preferred Start Date: January 1, 2010 or earlier
Duration: 1.5 years with possibility of an extension
Registered Email
atherdma@sfu.ca
Contact Name
Anthony Herdman
Contact Address
Contact Email
anthony_herdman@sfu.ca
Contact Phone
Contact Website
http://www.sfu.ca/brainlab/
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
Postdoc: Memory Modeling and Multivariate fMRI/EEG Data Analysis
Area
Computational Memory Lab
Department
Dept. of Psychology and Neuroscience Institute
Institution/Company
Princeton University
Announcement
The Princeton Computational Memory Lab. led by Professor Ken Norman, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on studies of how competition between neural representations (e.g., during memory retrieval) affects learning. The postdoctoral researcher will help to build computational models of competition-dependent learning processes. They will also develop and run experiments that use multivariate pattern classifier algorithms, applied to fMRI and EEG data, to track the extent to which memories compete on a trial-by-trial basis. Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. in a relevant field and experience with fMRI or EEG. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. To apply, go to https://jobs.princeton.edu (requisition #0900383). Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, representative publications, and a list of at least two potential referees. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. To self-identify, see http://www.princeton.edu/dof/policies/forms/newappoint_reclassif/PSoftSelfID.pdf.
Registered Email
knorman@princeton.edu
Contact Name
Ken Norman
Contact Address
Contact Email
knorman@princeton.edu
Contact Phone
Contact Website
http://compmem.princeton.edu
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
Area
Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
Department
Division of Neurosurgery
Institution/Company
University of Toronto/St. Michael's Hospital
Announcement
A 2-year postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Tom Schweizer. Research topics include the neurocognitive and functional outcome of stroke (particularly aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage), the role of the cerebellum in non-motor behaviours and focal lesion studies. The position presents the opportunity for a dynamic research experience employing behavioural, fMRI, structural MRI (DTI) and lesion methods in a large teaching hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in neuroscience, psychology or a related field, or an M.D. degree with appropriate clinical training. Strong computational skills and previous experience with cognitive testing and fMRI research is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have access to the University of Toronto research environment, as well as to extensive facilities at St. Michael’s Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital that include research dedicated 3T MRI scanners, TMS and a driving simulator. Starting date is flexible. Please send applications (a CV, statement of research experience and interests, career goals, one representative publication and the names of 3 references – preferably altogether in one “.pdf” file) by email to schweizert@smh.toronto.on.ca. Applications considered as received.
Registered Email
schweizert@smh.toronto.on.ca
Contact Name
Tom Schweizer
Contact Address
Division of Neurosurgery
St. Michael’s Hospital
30 Bond Street,
Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8
Contact Email
schweizert@smh.toronto.on.ca
Contact Phone
416 864-5504
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP, ANIMAL AND HUMAN NEUROIMAGING, NIDCD, NIH
Area
Language Section
Department
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Institution/Company
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Announcement
The Language Section of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is seeking applications for a post-doctoral fellowship dedicated to functional imaging studies in animals and humans.
Our laboratory's research focuses on neuroplasticity of recovery and repair following brain damage. We are currently conducting functional neuroimaging studies of recovery in neurological patients and rodent models following stroke, using MRI, electrophysiological and neurochemical/histological methods.
A degree of M.D. or Ph.D. (in a relevant discipline) and previous experience in small animal research are required. A highly self-motivated individual who shows initiative, is creative, and has good computer and statistical skills, is sought. Experience with functional neuroimaging methods is preferred but not required.
Applicants should send a CV, three letters of reference, a statement of research interests and any reprints to the address below.
Registered Email
nyabdulsabur@gmail.com
Contact Name
Allen Braun, M.D.
Contact Address
Language Section, NIDCD
Building 10, Room 8S235A
Bethesda, MD 20892
Contact Email
brauna@nidcd.nih.gov
Contact Phone
Contact Website
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
Postdoctoral Fellow Position
Area
Gazzaley Lab
Department
Departments of Neurology and Physiology
Institution/Company
University of California, San Francisco
Announcement
Job Description: Work in a cognitive neuroscience lab integrating electroencephalography (EEG) and functional MRI (fMRI) to study the interface of attention and memory in healthy young and older adults. Simultaneous EEG/fMRI experiments will be conducted at the UCSF Neuroscience Imaging Center (NIC).
Job Responsibilities: Assume an integrated role in all aspects of the data collection, analysis and publication. Data analysis is performed independently, and includes the use of established programs (e.g, SPM and Analyzer), as well as the development of new approaches, mostly using Matlab.
Required Qualifications: PhD in psychology, neuroscience, bioengineering or related science; previous research experience in this field (particularly conducting fMRI and/or EEG experiments); working knowledge of MS Windows and Mac OS; computer programming skills, specifically the ability to design and write scripts in Matlab; a strong publication record; good organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work independently as well as with others; ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines; interest in learning brain structure- function relationships.
Please send a resume and cover letter to Dr. Adam Gazzaley, adam.gazzaley@ucsf.edu
Registered Email
adamgazz@comewander.com
Contact Name
Adam Gazzaley
Contact Address
600 16th St.
Room N472J
San Francisco, CA 94158
Contact Email
adam.gazzaley@ucsf.edu
Contact Phone
415-476-2162
Contact Website
http://gazzaleylab.ucsf.edu/
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE POST-DOCTORAL POSITION
Area
Laboratory for Neurocognitive and Imaging Research
Department
Institution/Company
Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Announcement
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
Registered Email
mostofsky@kennedykrieger.org
Contact Name
Stewart Mostofsky
Contact Address
Contact Email
mostofsky@kennedykrieger.org
Contact Phone
Contact Website
http://lnir.kennedykrieger.org/
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
Cognitive Neurology/Translational Stroke Rehabilitation Fellowship
Area
Spatial cognition
Department
Stroke Rehabilitation Research Laboratory)
Institution/Company
Kessler Foundation
Announcement
The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehab at University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ - NJ Medical School (UMDNJ-NJMS), in coordination with Kessler Foundation Research Center and Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation, offers a two-year postdoctoral fellowship, beginning in July 2010, for a residency-trained physician scientist. Our center is nationally and internationally known for translational rehabilitation of spatial cognition (neglect). By the end of year 2, fellows complete clinical and research training in cognitive neurology, with an emphasis on stroke rehabilitation; submit a research grant application; independently translate clinical observations into a spectrum of research activities led in conjunction with a clinical program (outpatient or inpatient setting); are fully academically qualified to manage rehabilitation of stroke syndromes and establish specialized care pathways and outcome assessment. Applicants must be eligible for NJ medical licensure. Interviews can be coordinated with a mini-rotation or elective in December 2009 - March 2010. To apply, please send CV, relevant publications, and three recommendations.
Registered Email
abarrett@kesslerfoundation.net
Contact Name
Anna M. Barrett, MD
Contact Address
Stroke Rehabilitation Research Laboratory, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Contact Email
abarrett@kesslerfoundation.org
Contact Phone
973 324-3569
Contact Website
http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/career?id=37
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Emotion-Cognition interactions (3 years)
Area
Department
Institute of Psychological Sciences
Institution/Company
University of Leeds
Announcement
A postdoctoral research position is available in the Institute of Psychological Sciences for 3 years (full-time). The postholder will join a research team investigating the cognitive and neural mechanisms of emotion-cognition interactions using EEG/ERP and fMRI. Some of the topics we are investigating include 1) emotional modulation of long-term memory 2) Neural correlates of decision-making, 3) Neural correlates of uncertainty, 4) Emotion and cognitive control. The main emphasis of the job will be on EEG/ERP, but the postholder will also work with fMRI. There will also be the possibility to work with other neuroscience techniques, depending on the research interests of the postholder. The postholder will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities (high-density EEG, fMRI, TMS, Eye-tracker and other psychophysiological techniques), and will have the opportunity to develop independent research ideas.
Candidates will be expected to hold a PhD (or to be in the process of obtaining it) in a relevant area, and able to demonstrate a strong research potential. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate a strong interest in emotion-cognition interactions. Prior experience with EEG/ERP and fMRI is desirable. However, training in these techniques will be available if needed. The post is available immediately and work should start no later than February 2010. Closing date for applications: 23rd October 2009
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr. Alexandre Schaefer, e-mail: a.schaefer@leeds.ac.uk or Tel: +44(0)113 343 5756, University of Leeds, UK
In order to apply online please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk and click on ‘jobs’ (input the job reference number: 314347). Alternatively application packs are available from Christine Cascarino, Institute of Psychological Sciences; Tel: + 44 (0) 113 343 5718, email: c.cascarino@leeds.ac.uk .
Job Ref: 314347 Closing Date: Friday 23 October 2009
Contact Name
Alexandre Schaefer
Contact Address
Contact Email
a.schaefer@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44(0)1133435756
Contact Website
http://hr.leeds.ac.uk/jobs/ViewJob.aspx?search=314347&JId=626
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Zurich, Switzerland
Area
Department
Institute of Neuroradiology
Institution/Company
University of Zurich
Announcement
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to study visual perception, memory and plasticity, using fMRI. Candidates with fMRI experience, should send their CV, statement of research interests, representative publications, and 2-3 letters of recommendation to ishai@hifo.uzh.ch
Registered Email
ishai@hifo.uzh.ch
Contact Name
Alumit Ishai
Contact Address
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zurich, Switzerland
Contact Email
ishai@hifo.uzh.ch
Contact Phone
41-44-635-3440
Contact Website
http://www.ini.uzh.ch/~alumit/
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Announcement Type
Postdoctoral Position
Headline
Postdoctoral Position in Neurophysiology
Area
Cortical Physiology
Department
Center for Computational Biology
Institution/Company
Montana State University, Bozeman
Announcement
Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately in the Center for Computational Biology at Montana State University in Bozeman. Both positions involve electrophysiological studies using state-of-the-art ensemble recording techniques in awake behaving monkeys. One project is investigating the spatio-temporal organization of neuronal activity in visual cortex during the processing of natural visual stimuli, and involves a close collaboration between experimental and theoretical approaches. The other project is investigating the spatio-temporal organization of neuronal activity distributed over the entire neocortex during visual working memory and attention. This project combines experimental studies with engineering and technical development. Candidates should have a strong background in electrophysiological methods and statistical analysis of time series data. Annual salary starts at $45,000.
Registered Email
cmgray@nervana.montana.edu
Contact Name
Dr. Charles Gray
Contact Address
Center for Computational Biology
1 Lewis Hall
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717
Contact Email
cmgray@nervana.montana.edu
Contact Phone
406-994-7338
Contact Website
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Post-doctoral Fellow Position (Postdoctoral Position)
Developmental Brain Imaging Lab, Department of Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science University
Applications are being accepted for an NIH-funded postdoctoral trainee position in the Developmental Brain Imaging laboratory of Dr. Bonnie Nagel at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Work in the lab focuses on cognition and neurodevelopment in healthy and at-risk adolescents using neuropsychological assessment and neuroimaging techniques. Ph.D. in neuroscience, neuropsychology, or related area required. Experience in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging and familiarity with neuroimaging analysis platforms (e.g., AFNI, FSL, etc.) are desirable, as well as experience with scientific writing (as evidenced by publication). Additional requirements include competence in planning and multitasking, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and a willingness to adapt to the changing demands of a dynamic research environment. The incumbent will be required to assist with data collection and analysis, manuscri!
pt writing, and grant writing. OHSU offers outstanding resources for neuroimaging and houses a 3T TIM Trio Siemens system. The position begins Fall 2009 and is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of an additional year, depending upon availability of funding. The salary is in accordance with NIH postdoctoral stipend levels, and commensurate with experience. To apply, please send application letter, CV, and three letters of reference to Bonnie Nagel, Ph.D.
Contact Information:
Bonnie Nagel, Ph.D.
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road DC7P, Portland, OR 97239
nagelb@ohsu.edu
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Announcement Type
Research Assistant Position
Headline
Research Assistant: Multivariate Analysis of fMRI/EEG Data
Area
Computational Memory Lab
Department
Dept. of Psychology and Neuroscience Institute
Institution/Company
Princeton University
Announcement
The Princeton Computational Memory Lab, led by Professor Ken Norman, is seeking a full-time research specialist. The lab uses both computational models and neuroimaging experiments to study learning and memory, with a special emphasis on developing multivariate methods for decoding cognitive state information from neuroimaging data. The research specialist will assist in all aspects of lab research, including the collection and analysis of fMRI and EEG data. Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and strong computer programming skills. Preferred (but not essential) qualifications include prior experience with neuroimaging data analysis and a working knowledge of modern machine learning methods. To apply, please visit the website https://jobs.princeton.edu (requisition #0900381). Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, and a list of at least two potential referees. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. To self-identify, see http://www.princeton.edu/dof/policies/forms/newappoint_reclassif/PSoftSelfID.pdf.
Registered Email
knorman@princeton.edu
Contact Name
Ken Norman
Contact Address
Contact Email
knorman@princeton.edu
Contact Phone
Contact Website
http://compmem.princeton.edu
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Announcement Type
Research Assistant Position
Headline
FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION
Area
Gazzaley Lab
Department
Department of Neurology and Physiology
Institution/Company
University of California, San Francisco
Announcement
Job Description: Work in a cognitive neuroscience lab integrating electroencephalography (EEG) and functional MRI (fMRI) to study the interface of attention and memory in healthy young and older adults. Simultaneous EEG/FMRI experiments will be conducted at the UCSF Neuroscience Imaging Center (NIC).
Job Responsibilities: Assume an integrated role in all aspects of the data collection and analysis. Data analysis is performed independently, and includes the use of established programs (e.g, SPM and Analyzer), as well as the development of new analytical approaches, mostly using Matlab.
Required Qualifications: BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience, bioengineering or related science; previous research experience in this field (particularly conducting fMRI and/or EEG experiments); working knowledge of MS Windows and Mac OS; computer programming skills, specifically the ability to design and write scripts in Matlab; good organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work independently as well as with others; ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines; interest in learning brain structure- function relationships.
Registered Email
adamgazz@comewander.com
Contact Name
Adam Gazzaley
Contact Address
Adam Gazzaley
600 16th St.
Room N472J
San Francisco, CA 94158
Contact Email
adam.gazzaley@ucsf.edu
Contact Phone
415-476-2162
Contact Website
http://gazzaleylab.ucsf.edu/
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Announcement Type
Research Assistant Position
Headline
Neuroimaging Research Assistant Position
Area
Functional Imaging in Neuropsychiatric Disorders Lab
Department
Department of Neurology
Institution/Company
Stanford School of Medicine
Announcement
The Stanford University Department of Neurology invites applications for a two-year, Brain Imaging Research Assistant position. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with cutting-edge research in the neuroimaging field, and gain first-hand experience in data collection, processing and analysis in a diverse laboratory setting. The successful hiree will have an interest in investigating a range of topics in functional and structural brain imaging, spanning both normal cognition and various types of neuropathology. Experience with acquisition of MRI data, complex physiological monitoring, signal/data processing, familiarity with MRI and fMRI data analysis, neuroanatomy, Matlab programming and UNIX is not required but will help in this position. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or related fields. Lab website is http://findlab.stanford.edu. Please email a CV, and a statement of research interests and career goals to Will Shirer at shirer@stanford.edu.
Registered Email
jeske@stanford.edu
Contact Name
William Shirer
Contact Address
Contact Email
shirer@stanford.edu
Contact Phone
Contact Website
http://findlab.stanford.edu
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Announcement Type
Graduate Student Position
Headline
Graduate Student
Area
Cognitive Aging & Neuroimaging Lab
Department
Department of Psychology
Institution/Company
Penn State
Announcement
The Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging Lab (http://canlab.psych.psu.edu/), within the Department of Psychology at Penn State is now accepting applications for students wishing to enter the doctoral program in Fall of 2010. The CAN Lab focuses on the study of learning and memory in both young and older adults. The lab uses both behavioral and neuroimaging methods, including diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and functional MRI (fMRI) to explore the interaction of cognitive and neural processes involved in episodic memory (including the study of false memories and relational memories). With respect to cognitive aging, our research concentrates on the examination of age-related neural markers of cognitive decline, as well as mechanisms for neural compensation. Other lines of research include both implicit learning and genetic neuroimaging. The deadline for applications to our doctoral program is December 1. For more information please see the graduate website (http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/howToApply.html).
Registered Email
nad12@psu.edu
Contact Name
Nancy Dennis, Phd
Contact Address
512 Moore Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802
Contact Email
nad12@psu.edu
Contact Phone
1-814-865-1712
Contact Website
http://canlab.psych.psu.edu/
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Announcement Type
Graduate Student Position
Headline
Graduate Study in Cognitive Psychology
Area
Cognitive Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience
Department
Department of Psychology
Institution/Company
Penn State
Announcement
The Cognitive Area of the Department of Psychology at Penn State University is now accepting applications for students wishing to enter the doctoral program in the Fall, 2010. Graduate study in the cognitive area offers comprehensive training in behavioral, comparative, modeling, and neuroscience methods for students with interests in memory, aging, implicit learning, perception, motor control, cognitive skill, behavioral rhythms, language development, and language processing. The Psychology Department works in concert with our Social Life & Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (http://www.imaging.psu.edu/), SCAN program in Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience (http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/programAreas/neuroscience/index.html), the Center for Motor Control and the Center for Language Science (http://www.cls.psu.edu) to offer a highly interactive training environment, with opportunities to work with multiple faculty and to participate in a range of weekly research seminars. Links to faculty research interests can be found on the following website: http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/programAreas/cognitiveProgram.html.
The deadline for applications to our doctoral program is December 1 (http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/howToApply.html).
Registered Email
nad12@psu.edu
Contact Name
Sherri Gilliland
Contact Address
110 Moore Bldg
Department of Psychology
Penn State
University Park, PA 16802
Contact Email
sbg4@psu.edu
Contact Phone
Contact Website
http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/howToApply.html
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17th CNS Annual Meeting
April 17-20, 2010.
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