August 2011

COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2011

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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

I Welcome to the Newsletter

II Society News

III Announcements/Conferences

IV Positions Available

-Faculty

-Postdoctoral

-Research Assistants

-Graduate Students

V Of Interest

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I. WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

This newsletter is intended for CNS members only. It is a monthly newsletter designed to update its members on events, job opportunities, and related information in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. The Newsletter is emailed monthly to all current members. Membership and contact information can be updated by logging into member's account. For guidelines on submitting an announcement to the Newsletter, see https://cogneurosociety.org/newsletter

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Don't forget to update your contact information!

https://cogneurosociety.org/membership

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II. SOCIETY NEWS

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We are excited to announce the new Postdoctoral Fellows Awards (PFA) in 2012! The aim is to recognize outstanding contributions by CNS members during their postdoctoral careers. Seven awardees will be selected from eligible submissions for slide presentations for the annual meeting. Awardees receive a $500 travel award and are identified as recipients in the meeting program.

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Nominations for the 19th annual George A.Miller Prize are now open. The recipient of the prize presents the George A. Miller

Distinguished Lecture at the annual meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society. This lectureship has been established by the

Society to honor George Miller for his unrelenting efforts to establish the field of cognitive neuroscience. The lecture is to be presented at the 19th Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting at the Palmer House in Chicago Illinois.

In order for your nomination to be considered, please submit:

- the name of your nominee

- the institutional affiliation of your nominee

- contact information for your nominee

- a nomination statement no longer than 100 words

Send all of this information in an email to cnsinfo@cogneurosociety.org

by September 15, 2011

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Mark your calendar!

The CNS 2012 Meeting will be held at:

The Palmer House

Chicago, Illinois

March 31 - April 3

The Abstract Submission deadline for the 2012 meeting is November 1, 2011.

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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Rovereto Attention Workshop 2011- Italy, October 27-29

CIMeC (Center for Mind/Brain Sciences)

University of Trento

We are pleased to announce the fourth edition of the Rovereto Attention Workshop (RAW 2011).

RAW 2011- Attention and Objects: Rovereto, October 27-29

CIMeC (Center for Mind/Brain Sciences), University of Trento, Italy

Deadline for poster submission: September 1st

Note: Travel awards for non-faculty are available!

The goal of RAW is to provide a unique forum for researchers from a range of perspectives to come together to discuss their research and develop new directions and collaborations.

The workshop differs from larger conferences in so far as there are a small number of speakers (all invited) and there are no concurrent talks. In addition to the individual talks, there will be a poster session for students, post-docs and young researchers to present their work. A number of small travel fellowships will be awarded to the best poster submissions.

Speakers

George Alvarez - Harvard University

Gustavo Deco - Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Lisa Feigenson - Johns Hopkins University

Pascal Fries - Ernst Strüngmann Institute and Max Planck Society

Ruth Kimchi - University of Haifa

Ernst Niebur - Johns Hopkins University

Chris Olivers - VU University

Stefan Treue - German Primate Center, Goettingen

Jeremy Wolfe - Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School

Workshop web site:

http://events.unitn.it/en/cimec-raw2011

We look forward to seeing you!

The RAW Scientific Committee

Marisa Carrasco, Leo Chelazzi, Maurizio Corbetta, John Duncan, Veronica Mazza, David Melcher, Kia Nobre, Jens Schwarzbach, Massimo Turatto

Veronica Mazza

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Grants for research on decision making across the life span

Scientific Research Network on Decision Neuroscience and Aging

The Scientific Research Network on Decision Neuroscience and Aging (http://www.srndna.org) will award two $15,000 grants in 2012 to provide resources for data collection, task development, and/or to add an older adult sample to an existing dataset. The proposed research must focus directly on adult development and aging or on life course decisions that impact old age relevant outcomes. The application deadline is September 15, 2011. For more information see: http://www.srndna.org/funding/20112012-grants/

Gregory R. Samanez-Larkin

funding@srndna.org

http://www.srndna.org/funding/20112012-grants/

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Research and Software Training in Functional MRI

Functional MRI

Neurometrika.org

Research Training and Software Training in Functional MRI at Neurometrika 

FMRI in Clinical Research and Practice [NEW; Basic]

SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators [Intermediate]

Network Analysis: Functional Connectivity [NEW; Advanced]

SPM8 and Network Analysis [Compressed, Intermediate/Advanced]

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

The newest program is “FMRI in Clinical Research and Practice”. Some themes overlap with other fMRI training programs (discussion of basic physics, experimental design and data analysis techniques), but many aspects of this program are specifically oriented toward designing (including grant writing), running, and reporting a clinical fMRI study. It is a basic program that is suitable for all who may be using or conducting fMRI-based research, but it is especially oriented toward those interest in doing research with clinical populations. It will cover all aspects EXCEPT hands-on computer training for a specific analysis package (for which see the other Neurometrika offerings). This program was offered for the first time in Pittsburgh, June 13-17, 2011, and will be offered again in Boston, October 17-21, 2011.

The popular “SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators” will be given in several places in the coming months. The primary software for this program will be SPM8, with extensive discussion of a variety of software tools that extend the power of SPM8. Please note that this program requires that you bring your own laptop, and that this is a program that does assume a modest level of experience with functional MRI experimentation and statistics. The emphasis in this program is on hands-on use of the tools. Theory is presented and discussed, but primarily as an adjunct to the active use of the tools.

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

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

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

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

PROGRAM LISTING:

FMRI in Clinical Research and Practice

Boston, Oct 17-21, 2011 (CourseCode 2011Oct17)

SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators

Guangzhou, China; Jul 11-15, 2011 (CourseCode 2011Jul11)

Boston; Oct 10-14, 2011 (CourseCode 2011Oct10)

SPM8 and Network Analysis

Chicago; Sep 26-30; (CourseCode 2011Sep26)

Network Analysis: Functional Connectivity

Boston; Oct 24-28, 2011 (CourseCode 2011Oct24)

Methods for Studying Human Cerebellar Structure and Function

Baltimore; Nov 10-11, 2011 (CourseCode 2011Nov10)

Robert L. Savoy

admin@neurometrika.org

http://www.neurometrika.org/

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Conference/Symposium/Event

fMRI Visiting Fellowship Programs: (Oct 2011), Mar 2012, Oct 2012

Functional MRI

Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

Massachusetts General Hospital

[NOTE: The October 3-7, 2011 program is full. If you register for this, you will

be put on a waiting list. Future programs will be in March and October of 2012. ]

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

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

CURRICULUM

Students will receive a firm grounding in the fundamentals of fMRI. This will include the basic physics of MR imaging, the biology and biophysics of the hemodynamic responses to neural activity, the principles of fMRI data analysis (including both exploratory and statistical analysis), stimulus presentation and response recording in the context of high magnetic fields and electromagnetic pulses, and the design of perceptual and cognitive experiments.

A special emphasis of the course will be the design, implementation, and execution of perceptual and/or cognitive experiments by the participants. Participants will break into small groups to design their own fMRI experiments. Barring unforeseen problems, some of these experiments will be executed, and the resulting data analyzed, on the final day of the course.

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

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

Robert L. Savoy

fmrivfp@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu

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

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Faculty Position

Decision Neuroscience – Open Level (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Psychology

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna College Department of Psychology invites applications for an open-level position in any area of neuroscience (cognitive, social, affective, developmental, clinical) with a focus on human decision making. This position offers an endowed chair for associate/full-levels or for assistant-level hires when tenure is achieved. The ideal candidate will teach core undergraduate courses (e.g., psychological statistics) as well as elective courses in specialty areas (e.g., neuroeconomics).

Professors teach 2 courses per semester and engage undergraduates in meaningful research. They can advise graduate students at Claremont Graduate University and collaborate with neuroscience faculty at L.A.-area universities.

For further information and to apply online, please visit https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/home.php. Please include a cover letter, a statement of research and teaching interests, a summary of past teaching evaluations, a curriculum vitae, names and e-mail addresses of three references, and copies of relevant publications when uploading materials. Applications should be received by October 15, 2011.

Catherine L. Reed

Dept of Psychology

Claremont McKenna College

850 Columbia Ave

Claremont, CA 91711

clreed@cmc.edu

909-607-0740

https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/home.php

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Faculty Position

Faculty Research Position in Irvine

Solodkin/Small Brain Circuits Laboratory

Department of Neurology

University of California, Irvine

We are in need of a scientist who has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in systems, cognitive, or computational neuroscience, with serious interest in fundamental neuroscience questions about language and/or motor function. Candidates with a background in mathematics/statistics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Our work investigates the fundamental neurobiology of language and motor systems, and their breakdown in disease. We use fMRI, DTI, event-related EEG, sleep EEG, and/or TMS to study the human brain and uncover the underlying mechanisms of neural processing of language and/or motor systems in health and disease. This position will be funded by the NIH, McDonnell Foundation, UC-Irvine, and/or other funds. Candidates with independent funding will be given special consideration. This is a non-tenure-track position, and comes with an initial period of guaranteed funding.

Please include a CV and statement of past research accomplishments and future interests. The start date is negotiable, with preference for earlier dates.

Steven L. Small, Ph.D., M.D.

small@uci.edu

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Faculty Position

Assistant Professor Position

Developmental Psychology

Psychology and Neuroscience

Duke University

The Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University, http://pn.aas.duke.edu/ invites applications for an assistant (tenure-track) professor position in Developmental Psychology to begin Fall 2012.

We are seeking candidates whose interests in developmental psychology integrate approaches from psychology’s many sub-disciplines. The specific focus of candidates’ research interests is unrestricted, but examples might include social cognition, social neuroscience, social-cognitive determinants of motivation, decision-making, memory, and perception, all in a developmental context. We seek outstanding applicants with the potential to develop a nationally-recognized, externally-funded research program and motivation to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

The Department of Psychology & Neuroscience is a department with training programs in cognitive psychology & cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and systems and integrative neuroscience. The developmental training program is part of the Carolina Consortium on Human Development and has close ties with the Center for Developmental Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. These organizations link the strong community of developmental scholars across North Carolina and within the Research Triangle area. The department also has close ties with The Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS), which is a campus-wide interdisciplinary institute with a commitment to building an interactive community of brain science research and scholarship, and Duke University’s Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), which is a campus-wide interdisciplinary institute aimed at catalyzing research and methods across the social and behavioral sciences. The department is also strengthened by connections with The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, which unifies research and teaching in cognitive and systems neuroscience, the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, the Center for Child and Family Policy, and the Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy. All create excellent opportunities for interactions with faculty and students within Duke and across the wider developmental community.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, three to five letters of recommendation, and three selected reprints/preprints. Please upload your application online at academicjobsonline.org. Applications received by November 1 2011 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity in all of its many facets and meanings.

klabar@duke.edu

417 Chapel Drive

Box 90086

Duke University

Durham, NC 27708-0086

submit applications ONLINE academicjobsonline.org

peggy.morrell@duke.edu

919-660-5715

http://academicjobsonline.org

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Faculty Position

Three Assistant Professorships

Cognitive Neuroscience

Department of Psychology

University of South Carolina, Columbia

The Department of Psychology invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professors with research interests in cognitive neuroscience. The target appointment date is August 16, 2012.

Candidates must have demonstrated the ability to conduct research that augments and complements our existing technical expertise in brain stimulation, event related potentials, and magnetic resonance imaging using our 3T Siemens Trio (see www.mccauslandcenter.sc.edu for more information), and expertise in an area of cognitive neuroscience. The area of expertise is open for two of the positions, including but not limited to language, attention, and perception. The third position is focused on memory. A Ph.D. or MD in a relevant discipline is required, as successful applicants are expected to lead their own research program and teach. Applicants must demonstrate potential to acquire external grant funding. Teaching and postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Applicants should submit a letter describing their interests and credentials, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, accomplishments, three letters of recommendation and copies of selected publications.

Electronic application submissions are preferred and should be emailed to lewterv@mailbox.sc.edu with Cognitive Neuroscience Search in the subject line. Paper submissions may be sent to:

Cognitive Neuroscience Search

Department of Psychology

University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC 29208

For full consideration, all application materials must be received no later than October 1, 2011. Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Chris Rorden (rorden@mailbox.sc.edu) or Professor John Henderson (john.henderson@sc.edu).

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.

RAN – 03/17/11

John M. Henderson

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Faculty Position

Computational Neuroanatomy Scientist

Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre

Position for a Computational Neuroanatomy Scientist

The Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre

University of Toronto

The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) of Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care invites applications for a Computational Neuronatomy Scientist who will be a core member of the Toronto Trans-generational Brain & Body Centre and the Heart and Stroke Centre for Stroke Recovery – Baycrest site. The successful candidate will engage in a research program on the development and application of computational methods and models that serve to derive quantitative phenotypes from structural MR images. An example of research that a successful candidate would conduct includes, but is not limited to, the development and application of novel methods to generate morphometrics, such as regional volumes and cortical thickness, from MR images of the human brain. While pursuing an independent research program, he/she will be expected to collaborate on diverse studies that involve MRI research at Baycrest. The candidate must possess a PhD or equivalent with demonstrated experience in neuroimaging and informatics. The RRI is part of a large collaborative cognitive neuroscience community with research foci ranging from brain mechanisms of memory, attention and executive function, to their changes across the lifespan and resulting from brain damage or disease, to the development of cognitive rehabilitation strategies. Neuroimaging is a key methodology across all of these programs. The RRI has state-of-the-art in-house neuroimaging infrastructure including a research-dedicated Siemens 3 Tesla MRI system, as well as electroencephalography and magnetoencephalography laboratories. The successful candidate will play a central role in the coordination and operation of neuroimage analyses and databasing at Baycrest.

The successful candidate will benefit from the large collaborative neuroimaging community at The University of Toronto, and will be eligible for an academic position at the assistant to associate professor level. Applications are encouraged from qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed initially to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Applicants should submit a covering letter describing current research interests and future research goals, a complete C.V., relevant reprints and the names of three potential references to:

Dr. Claude Alain,

Computational Neuroanatomy Scientist Search Committee

The Rotman Research Institute

Baycrest Centre

3560 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1

Fax (416) 785-2474

E-mail: calain@rotman-baycrest.on.ca

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Faculty Position

Tenure track faculty position

Cognitive Psychology

Department of Psychology

Colorado State University

The position is at the rank of assistant professor, although exceptional candidates at higher ranks may be considered with a strong, recent record of external funding for research. The position requires a PhD or equivalent in cognitive psychology or a closely related field by the appointment date, an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications in cognitive psychology, commitment and capability to attract external funding, potential for or demonstrated excellence in graduate and undergraduate instruction and mentoring. Area of specialization within cognitive psychology is open, but preference will be given to candidates who build upon the Program’s strengths in human learning and human memory. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology, with other courses dependent upon the candidate’s interests and background. A full description of the position and online submission of

application materials can be found at http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/employment/PsychCog/. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 17, 2011. Complete files of semi-finalists will be made available for review to all Psychology Department faculty. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Ben Clegg

benjamin.clegg@colostate.edu

http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/employment/PsychCog/

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Faculty Position

Assistant Professor Cognitive Psychology

Department of Psychology

Stanford University

STANFORD UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Cognitive Psychology, to begin in the academic year 2012-13. All areas of cognitive psychology will be considered. 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, a teaching statement, copies of at most three scholarly papers, and three letters of reference. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2011. 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.

Pamela Widrin

Faculty Affairs

Stanford University Psychology Department

450 Serra Mall, Jordan Hall

Stanford, CA 94305

pwidrin@stanford.edu

(650) 724-1138

http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo

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Faculty Position

Assistant Professor Developmental Psychology

Department of Psychology

Stanford University

STANFORD UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin in the academic year 2012-13. This appointment will be in Developmental Psychology, including, but not limited to, cognitive development, personality and social development, and developmental neuroscience. Applicants will be expected to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. All applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and interests, a statement of research interests, copies of their most representative scholarly papers, and three letters of reference. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2011. Please apply through AcademicJobsOnline.org.

Pamela Widrin

Faculty Affairs

Stanford University Department of Psychology

450 Serra Mall, Jordan Hall

Stanford, CA 94305

pwidrin@stanford.edu

(650) 724-1138

http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo

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Faculty Position

Assistant Professor

Behavioral Neuroscience

Psychology Department

College of Charleston

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. The Department of Psychology at the College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track position in Behavioral Neuroscience at the assistant professor level to enhance our major program and interdisciplinary neuroscience minor. We are seeking a Behavioral Neuroscientist to teach courses in biological bases of behavior and other courses in psychology. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and involving undergraduates in research. Specific research area within behavioral neuroscience is open; however, those with expertise in the neurobiology of learning and memory are particularly encouraged to apply. Review of applications for this position will begin on September 15, 2011, and the position will begin August 16, 2012. A Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or related discipline is required. All applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching philosophy, reprints, graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants may send all materials via post mail to the Search Committee, Department of Psychology, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424. For more information on the college and the department, visit http://www.cofc.edu and http://www.cofc.edu/psychology/, respectively. The College of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Search Committee

Department of Psychology

College of Charleston

66 George St

Charleston, SC 29424

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Faculty Position

RESEARCH FACULTY POSITIONS at the BCBL

Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language.

RESEARCH FACULTY POSITIONS at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu

The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers research staff positions in several areas: language acquisition, production, multilingualism, neurodegeneration of language, language and learning disorders, neurocognition of language and advanced methods for cognitive neuroscience.

The Center promotes a rich research environment without teaching obligations. It provides access to the most advanced behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including 3 Tesla MRI, a whole-head MEG system, four ERP labs, a NIRS lab, a baby lab including an eyetracker, two eyetracking labs, and several well-equipped behavioral labs. There are excellent technical support staff and research personnel (PhD and postdoctoral students). The positions have a term of appointment between 3 and 5 years with the possibility of a tenure track.

We are looking for cognitive neuroscientists or experimental psychologists with a background in psycholinguistics and/or neighboring cognitive neuroscience areas, and physicists and/or engineers with fMRI expertise. Individuals interested in undertaking research in the fields described in www.bcbl.eu (research) should apply through the BCBL web page http://www.bcbl.eu/jobs

Deadline October 15th

Candidates should have a strong publication track record and postdoctoral experience

For information about the positions, please contact Manuel Carreiras

(info@bcbl.eu)

Manuel Carreiras

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Faculty Position

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COGNITIVE & BRAIN SCIENCES

COGNITIVE & BRAIN SCIENCES

Department of Psychology

Tufts University

The Psychology Department at Tufts University is seeking applicants at the assistant professor level for a tenure-track position in Cognitive and Brain Sciences, broadly defined, to begin September 2012. Although area of specialization is open, we are especially interested in applicants who could contribute to our new interdisciplinary undergraduate and Ph.D. programs in this area. In this regard the successful candidate should have research interests that bridge to those of other members of the program and have an active research agenda capable of supporting extramural funding. In addition, applicants should be willing and able to teach introductory and advanced courses in their interest area; contribute to quantitatively oriented laboratory, statistics, and/or research methods courses; and contribute to our Ph.D. program.

Applicants should submit a C.V., research synopsis, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and copies of representative scholarly work via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/786. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the faculty's diversity. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Gina Kuperberg

http://ase.tufts.edu/psychology/

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Faculty Position

Job Announcement: MRI Physicist, UW-Madison

Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging & Behavior

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Job Announcement : Scientist / MRI Specialist, University of Wisconsin - Madison

MRI Physicist / MRI Specialist

Waisman Brain Imaging Laboratory

Director : Richard J. Davidson

Principal Duties :

The Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior is a state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary facility dedicated to affective and cognitive neuroscience research with brain imaging. The laboratory includes a 3.0T MRI scanner (GE X750) devoted exclusively to neuroscience research. The lab currently is home to several faculty with expertise in neuroscience and psychology, physics, and statistics. In addition, the lab includes trained personnel to facilitate imaging research studies.

The person in this position will be responsible for researching, developing, and evaluating MRI techniques for core and affiliated faculty. This will include pulse sequence programming, designing and optimizing imaging protocols, testing imaging protocols on the scanner, and writing analysis software for specific projects. He/she will assist with designing and analyzing neuroimaging experiments; regularly assess scanner performance (e.g., quality assurance); troubleshoot, identify, and solve research problems involving the MRI scanner; present professional papers on their research; maintain an online listserv to advise those with questions about analysis, and write articles for scientific journals. The person will also be part of the MRI lab advisory team and will assist with training users, staff, and students on the use of computer tools and image analysis techniques. In addition, this position will provide excellent opportunities to pursue the applicant’s own research interests by developing independent and collaborative research project, publications and grant proposals. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

To view the entire position vacancy listing see the link below:

http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_071051.html

Please send cover letter and resume via email to manderle@wisc.edu

Michael Anderle

manderle@wisc.edu

http://brainimaging.waisman.wisc.edu/

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Faculty Position

Assistant Professor, Cognitive Neuroscience

Department of Psychology

Emory University

Emory University, Department of Psychology, Program in Cognition and Development, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of cognitive neuroscience. We seek an outstanding researcher with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Candidates who can interface with the university strategic initiatives in Computational and Life Sciences and/or in Neuroscience are particularly welcome. Ph.D. required. Send a CV, research and teaching statements, (p)reprints, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Chair, Cognition and Development Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322. We will begin reviewing applications Nov. 1, 2011. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Emory is an EOE/AA employer.

Kate Coblin

ccoblin@emory.edu

404-727-7565

http://www.psychology.emory.edu/index.php

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Faculty Position

SENIOR FACULTY POSITIONS

Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language.

RESEARCH SENIOR FACULTY POSITIONS at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu

The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers SENIOR research staff positions in several areas: language acquisition, production, multilingualism, neurodegeneration of language, language and learning disorders, neurocognition of language and advanced methods for cognitive neuroscience.

The Center promotes a rich research environment without teaching obligations. It provides access to the most advanced behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including 3 Tesla MRI, a whole-head MEG system, four ERP labs, a NIRS lab, a baby lab including eyetracker, two eyetracking labs, and several well-equipped behavioral labs. There are excellent technical support staff and research personnel (PhD and postdoctoral students). The senior positions are permanent appointments.

Deadline September 30th

Candidates should have a strong publication track record.

For more information, please contact the Director of BCBL, Manuel Carreiras:

m.carreiras@bcbl.eu

Manuel Carreiras

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Faculty Position

Assistant Professor

Cognitive Neuroscience

Department of Psychology

Rutgers University-Newark

The Psychology Department at Rutgers-Newark invites

applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in

cognitive neuroscience with expertise in fMRI methodology for the study

of cognitive processes such as memory, learning, decision making,

language, problem solving etc. Applicants taking a computational or

developmental approach to the study of cognitive function are welcome to

apply. Applicants will have access to the new Rutgers University Brain

Imaging Center (RUBIC; SIEMENS 3T TRIO; http://rubic.rutgers.edu). This

position requires a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field.

Highest priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate excellence

in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, provide research

mentorship to students, and conduct fundable research. See our site:

www.psych.rutgers.edu. Applicants should submit a vitae, statement of

research and teaching interests, pre/re-prints, and 3 letters of

recommendation to: cogneurosearch@psychology.rutgers.edu. We will give priority to

applications received by October 15, 2011 but will continue the search

until the position is filled. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

Employer, Rutgers-Newark actively encourages applications from

minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups.

Dr. Stephen Hanson

Rutgers University

101 Warren St.

Dept. of Psychology, Room 301

Newark, NJ 07102

cogneurosearch@psychology.rutgers.edu

973-353-5440

http://www.psych.rutgers.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning

Learning and Cognitive Control Laboratory

Department of Psychology

University of Victoria, Canada

The Learning and Cognitive Control Laboratory is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research in computational cognitive neuroscience. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a computational model of anterior cingulate cortex based on principles of hierarchical reinforcement learning theory. They will be joining an active laboratory that is investigating a range of topics including cognitive control, decision making, attention, spatial navigation, and continuous motor control, in normals as well as in special populations (e.g., children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, substance abusers). The laboratory provides state-of-the art event-related brain potential facilities and opportunities for behavioral, functional magnetic resonance imaging and genetics research. The candidate will also have access to Westgrid, a high-performance computing network that encompasses 14 partner institutions across four provinces.

Applicants must have a PhD in computational cognitive neuroscience or a related discipline. A background in reinforcement learning theory and familiarity with issues in cognitive neuroscience are preferred. The post is funded for two years with potential for re-funding; salary will be commensurate with experience.

The position will be available starting September, 2011, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. To apply, email a curriculum vitae, statement of research background and interests, and have 3 referees forward letters of recommendation to Jenny Macsween at macsween@uvic.ca .

The University of Victoria is located on beautiful Vancouver Island, in close proximity to Vancouver, BC, and Seattle, WA. Victoria is the provincial capital of British Columbia and provides a wealth of cultural and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Jenny MacSween

macsween@uvic.ca

http://web.uvic.ca/~lccl/

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Scholar Positions in Irvine: Neurobiology of language

Solodkin/Small Brain Circuits Laboratory

University of California, Irvine

We need promising junior scientists with serious interest in fundamental neuroscience questions about language, including (but not restricted to) comprehension, production, lexical semantics, sentential semantics, syntax, phonology, or effects in aging, stroke and/or aphasia.

All work involves using functional MRI, DTI, event-related EEG, sleep EEG, and/or TMS to study the human brain and to uncover the underlying mechanisms of neural processing of language in health and disease. These positions are funded by a combination of the National Institutes of Health, the McDonnell Foundation, the University of California, Irvine, and/or other funds. Of course, candidates with independent funding will be given special consideration.

Please ask promising candidates to contact Steven L. Small, Ph.D., M.D. (small@uci.edu) with a CV and an informal statement of interest. Please let others in your Department and/or Institution know of this opportunity. The start date for this position is negotiable, although preference is given to earlier dates.

Steven L. Small, Ph.D., M.D.

small@uci.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

EXCITING POSITION IN SOCIAL NEUROSCIENCE: WILLIAMS SYNDROME, A MODEL FOR LINKING SOCIAL PHENOTYPE, NEURAL SYSTEMS AND MOLECULAR GENETICS

Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience

The Salk Institute

Accepting applications for a talented Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience. Researcher will have a lead role in characterizing the social-affective behavior of Williams Syndrome, a genetically- based disorder with unusual social phenotype. We are seeking candidates in cognitive or social neuroscience with expertise in ERP, Psychophysiology, eye tracking, brain imaging, experimental design and analysis of on-line measures of processing. Position involves collaborating with other investigators and supervising research assistants (Position available immediately).

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, or other neuroscience-related fields and strengths in statistical analysis are required. Knowledge of Matlab, Netstation, E- Prime, Acknowledge, SPSS, SAS, Psyscope are preferred. Four or more years of research experience and peer-reviewed publications are required. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with developmentally delayed populations and a clinical background is considered a plus.

Please send CV, Letter of Research Interest and 3 references.

Patricia Fillet

The Salk Institute

Attn: Patricia Fillet

10010 North Torrey Pines Road

La Jolla, CA 92037

lcnadmin@salk.edu

18584531400

http://lcn.salk.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Cognitive Neuroscience of Episodic Memory

Laboratory of Dr. Michael Rugg

Center for Vital Longevity/School of Behavioral Brain Sciences

University of Texas at Dallas

The Center for Vital Longevity and The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas seeks post-doctoral candidates for NIH-funded research scientist positions in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Rugg. Applicants should have interests in the cognitive neuroscience of human memory, hold a PhD and have prior experience with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), event-related potentials (ERPs). Informal inquiries may be made by email to Dr Rugg (mrugg@utdallas.edu).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application.

The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation.

Dr. Michael Rugg

Center for Vital Longevity

1600 Viceroy Drive, Suite 800

Dallas, Texas 75235

mrugg@utdallas.edu

972-883-3725

http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pbb101102

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Scholar in Economics

De Young/Rustichini Labs

Psychology/Economics

University of Minnesota

Required Qualifications:

A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Economics, Psychology or related field is required. Hire date of September 15, 2011 desired. The research will be conducted in the laboratories of Professors Aldo Rustichini and Colin DeYoung, at the University of Minnesota, in the College of Liberal Arts, Department of Economics and Psychology, respectively. The research is in the general area of Neuroeconomics, and will be focused on the relationship between Personality Theory and Decision Theory. This research will involve large-scale experiments of human subjects undergoing MRI, EEG and MEG. The research involves the study of the theoretical, computational and neurobiological basis of economic decision-making, emotion, reward and social-valuation. Choices are measured along with useful psychological coordinates.

The study requires candidates to have experience, knowledge and skill in interpreting fMRI tests of human subjects. Candidates must do fMRI. Educational backgrounds and research records in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology or biological psychology highly preferred. Experience in computational modeling and neural decoding is also highly preferred. Preference for experience with EEG, TMS, and tDCS of tests with human subjects.

Duties include managing the design of experiments with human subjects; coordinating studies in compliance with IRB standards and regulations (includes the recruitment and tracking of subjects), adapting and revising study design under the direction of the PI and co-PI of the research project.

The post-doc will analyze, interpret and evaluate results of the large scale experiments involving human subjects and MRI, EEG and MEG tests using computational modeling and neural decoding as well as prepare and write draft copy of the results of the study for manuscript publication in leading journals and economics, psychology and neurosciences.

Please apply online via the Employment System at

https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=95569. Applications must be submitted online. You will be required to attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Applications will be considered complete with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of evaluation. In order to be assured of full consideration, please submit applications by Friday, August 26, 2011. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions about the position or the application process, please call the Department of Economics at 612.625.6353.

Sara Shuford

shuford@umn.edu

612-625-6353

https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=488525

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Postdoctoral Position

Brain Imaging Postdoctoral Fellowship

Center for BrainHealth

Brain & Behavioral Sciences

University of Texas at Dallas

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

Desirable Qualifications:

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

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

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

*Background in Matlab, SPM and AFNI would be advantageous

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

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

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

*Interest in translational research between neuroscience and clinical populations

*Strong record & potential for scholarly productivity

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

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

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

Benefits of the job include:

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

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

*Potential for high publication rate

*High potential for innovation in research design

*Competitive salary and benefits

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

Sarah Sprinkle

Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas

2200 West Mockingbird Lane

Dallas, TX 75235-5451

Sarah.Sprinkle@utdallas.edu

214-905-3007

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

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Postdoctoral Position

Cognitive Neuroscience

Northwestern University

Post-doctoral/research associate positions are open in the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at Northwestern University.

We are broadly interested in how the brain changes over development and in individual differences (including disability) in brain organization. Research in the lab is focused on the neural basis of (1) reading and language, (2) mathematical cognition, (3) executive function and reward processing and (4) cross-cultural differences in language and cognition. For more information about the lab go to: http://www.dcn.northwestern.edu/.

Candidates with previous experience in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or event-related potentials (ERP) are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to have a demonstrated record of excellent scientific writing skills.

Please address questions or send Curriculum Vita, letter of application with research interests, and contact information for three references to j-booth@northwestern.edu by October 15, 2011. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and starting date is flexible.

James R. Booth

Jo Ann G. and Peter F. Dolle Professor in Learning Disabilities

Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Northwestern University, 2240 Campus Drive, Evanston, Illinois, 60208

847-491-2519

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Neurosemantics and Autism

Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging

Department of Psychology

Carnegie Mellon University

The CCBI has two postdoctoral openings to start in the fall of 2011.

One is in neurosemantic (fMRI) studies of lexically-based concept representations (perceptual, quantitative, social), using machine learning or multi-voxel pattern analysis. (Several articles using this approach are on the CCBI website.)

The other is in autism, including imaging of high-level cognition and of training effects, and hi-res diffusion imaging (HARDI) of white matter. The CCBI is part of an NIH Autism Center of Excellence (ACE center) which has produced cutting edge research in the brain basis of autism. The positions offer training and research opportunities (typically for at least 2 years) working with a multidisciplinary Center team, using state-of-the-art facilities and methods. A research background in cognition and cognitive neuroscience is desirable.

Please send CV, statement of research skills and interests, reprints, and three reference letters.

Ms. Paulette Williams

Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging

Department of Psychology

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

pwilliams@cmu.edu

412-268-1721

http://www.ccbi.cmu.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Post-Doctoral Position in Language Processing and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

Professors Sharon Thompson-Schill and John Trueswell from the University of Pennsylvania are seeking to hire a post-doctoral researcher to work on an NIH funded research project entitled Linguistic and Nonlinguistic Functions of Frontal Cortex. This individual is expected to take a lead role in designing and conducting experimental work on language processing using cognitive neuroscience methods such as fMRI. A PhD in Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a related field is required. Research experience within this area is expected.

The post-doctoral researcher is expected to participate fully in the intellectual life of the lab. The researcher is also expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary group of cognitive scientists cognitive neuroscientists at the University of Pennsylvania, which includes faculty, post-docs and students in Psychology, Linguistics, Computer Science, Neurology, Neuroscience and related disciplines.

The position is available as early as September 2011 and is for an initial period of one year with potential extension for an additional year. Candidates should send a CV, samples of written work and three letters of recommendation to: John Trueswell at Department of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, 3720 Walnut Street, Solomon Lab Bldg., Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6241 U.S.A. Materials and letters can instead be sent electronically to trueswel@psych.upenn.edu . Sending material by email is greatly preferred. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

John Trueswell

trueswel@psych.upenn.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Research Scientist - MRC Institute of Hearing Research

Auditory development

Nottingham Clinical Section

MRC Institute of Hearing Research

A three-year, full-time postdoctoral research position funded by the NHS is available at the Institute of Hearing Research, based in Nottingham, UK. This position is located in the Auditory Development and Learning group headed by Prof Dave Moore. The successful applicant will form part of a group of 10 researchers based at the Queen’s Medical Centre in the Nottingham Clinical Section. Depending on the skills and research interests of the successful applicant, data collection will be carried out either in the hospital using one of three available sound booths, at the IHR Nottingham University Section, or at the Peter Mansfield Centre on the university campus, where we have access to MEG and fMRI facilities. The successful applicant will be personally responsible for the design, development, conduct and analysis of research projects focusing on questions regarding individual differences in listening skills and how they change with age. They will ideally have some publication experience and will be expected to take a leading role in disseminating their research both within the academic community and to the general public. In addition to these primary duties, the post-holder will support the senior researchers in the group by helping to manage the day-to-day work of the group’s research assistants and PhD candidates.

Salary will be within the University Grade 6: £25,528 to £34,189 p.a. in GBP (Approximately U$40,875-U$54,740 or 28,550-38,230 in Euros).

Dr. Johanna Barry

Johanna@ihr.mrc.ac.uk

0115 849 3351

http://ea1.earcu.com/nuh/jobs/vacancy/776/description/

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Postdoctoral Position

Neuroimaging and Memory

Departments of Neurology, Psychology, and Radiology

Vanderbilt University

We are looking for postdoctoral candidates interested in a 2-year position focused on using novel MR imaging at 3T and 7T to understand human memory. A major research focus of the lab is examining the relationship between implicit and explicit memory. To accomplish this, we use various imaging techniques to understand structural and functional connectivity, regional perfusion, chemical (neurotransmitter) exchange saturation transfer, and fMRI, ERP, as well as various patients with memory disorders (hippocampal resection, frontal lesions, Alzheimer's disease; in addition to healthy adults).

The position is open immediately. Candidates must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. Ideal candidates will have experience in neuropsychology, experimental psychology of memory, or cognitive neuroimaging. Appointments will be given through the Departments of Neurology and Radiology, and Psychology if desired.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with NIH guidelines.

Learn more:

http://www.vuiis.vanderbilt.edu/

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/allylab

http://www.people.vanderbilt.edu/~manus.j.donahue/

Brandon Ally, Manus Donahue

brandon.ally@vanderbilt.edu

(615) 875-7378

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Postdoctoral Position

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS at the BCBL

Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu

The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers postdoctoral positions in several areas: language acquisition, production, multilingualism, neurodegeneration of language, language and learning disorders, neurocognition of language and advanced methods for cognitive neuroscience.

Deadline October 15th

Candidates should have a strong publication track record.

For information about the positions, please contact Manuel Carreiras

(info@bcbl.eu).

Manuel Carreiras

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Position in Neural Network Models of Language

Brain, Language, and Computation

Department of Psychology

Pennsylvania State University

Qualified individuals are invited to apply for a postdoctoral

fellowship in connectionist modeling of language and bilingualism.

The fellowship is supported by the National Science Foundation (USA),

and provides an annual stipend of around $38,000-$41,000 (commensurate

with experience and qualifications). The initial appointment will be for

one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. A

qualified candidate should

hold a Ph.D. degree by the time of appointment in an area of cognitive

sciences (computer science, psychology, or linguistics) and have experience in neural networks and

natural language processing. Technical experiences with C/C++, MatLab,

Unix/Linux are necessary.

The successful candidate will join the PI's research team to work on

self-organizing models of language, with particular reference to

dynamic lexical interaction and competition in multiple languages. The project will be carried out at

the laboratory for Brain, Language, and Computation

(http://cogsci.psu.edu) in the Department of Psychology at the Pennsylvania State University. The BLC

Lab is associated with several vibrant research communities at Penn State, including the

Center for Language Science

(http://cls.psu.edu), the Social, Life, and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center

(http://www.imaging.psu.edu/), and the Penn State Institute of the Neurosciences

(http://www.huck.psu.edu/institutes-and-centers/neuroscience).

Applicants should send a CV, recent reprints or preprints, and a cover

letter with a statement of research experience and interests. All application

materials should be sent electronically to pul8@psu.edu by August 31,

2011. Individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Penn

State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Ping Li

Department of Psychology,

Pennsylvania State University

University Park,

PA 16802, USA

pul8@psu.edu

814-863-3921

http://cogsci.psu.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Two Postdoctoral positions to study neuroeconomics

Laboratory of reward and Decision making

Cognitive Neuroscience Center

CNRS

Laboratory of reward and Decision making, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, Lyon, France (http://www.isc.cnrs.fr/dre/index.html).

Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral positions to study neuroeconomics, decision making, motivation and reward processing using fMRI in healthy subjects and patients with neurological disorders. The project will be done in collaboration between behavioral economists and neuroscientists (J-C Dreher, M-C Villeval and Hilke Plassmann). The institute of Cognitive Neuroscience is located in Lyon, a thriving universitary city. The institute hosts an interdisciplinary community with access to several brain imaging facilities, such as one research-dedicated siemens scanner, one MEG, one TEP, EEG, TMS and other useful resources. Candidates, preferably with fMRI experience, should send their CV, statement of research interests, representative publications, and 2 letters of recommendation to: Jean-Claude Dreher, dreher@isc.cnrs.fr, Marie-Claire Villeval, villeval@gate.cnrs.fr and Hilke Plassmann, hilke@plassmann.com

Dreher

dreher@isc.cnrs.fr

http://www.isc.cnrs.fr/dre/index.html

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Position Available Now (renewable for 2 - 3 years)

Cognition and Cortical Dynamics Laboratory

Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences

University of Washington

The Cognition and Cortical Dynamics Laboratory (CCDL) consists of a group of researchers interested in better understanding how the brain changes, or adapts, to deal with the ever present fluctuations in information processing demands. Our research on these issues addresses a set of unifying questions, such as:

What are the biological bases of individual differences in cognitive capabilities? What are the neural mechanisms underpinning cognitive flexibility? The CCDL utilizes multiple methods and approaches including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), biologically constrained computational modeling, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and individual differences research to collect converging evidence about the biological nature of human thought.

We are currently actively investigating the neural bases of the following phenomena: individual differences in language comprehension abilities, improved executive functioning in bilinguals, and rapid task (rule) learning.

Candidates with previous experience and/or knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), bilingualism, and/or computational modeling are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to have a demonstrated record of excellent research and scientific writing skills.

Please address questions or send Curriculum Vita, letter of application with research interests, and contact information for three references to csprat@uw.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with a flexible start date.

Chantel Prat

csprat@uw.edu

http://ilabs.washington.edu/current-projects

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Research Assistant Position

Research Assistant Position in Williams Syndrome Studies

Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience

The Salk Institute

We are seeking Research Assistant with experience in EEG/ERP, ANS behavioral & experimental analysis plus strong programming skills in Matlab and SPSS. Familiarity with one or more analysis platforms (eg. E-Prime) is desirable. This position will contribute to the studies of the unique social-affective behavior and altered genetic profile in individuals with Williams Syndrome, compared to both typically developing individuals (TD) and those with a similar level of intellectual function, but without the genetic basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Proficiency in statistical analysis and excellent writing skills; familiarity with ERP and ANS analysis and use of equipment; knowledge of MATLAB, E-Prime, and C++ software; strong organizational skills and the ability to tackle complex tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in related field_ 2- year experience; Master’s degree in related field_3- year experience, preferred; strong experimental background in cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology.

Please send CV, Letter of Research Interest & 3 references.

Patricia Fillet

The Salk Institute

Attn: Patricia Fillet

10010 North Torrey Pines Road

La Jolla, CA 92037

lcnadmin@salk.edu

1(858) 453 4100

http://lcn.salk.edu

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Research Assistant Position

Lab Manager/Research Assistant Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

Preston Memory Lab

Center for Learning and Memory & Department of Psychology

The University of Texas at Austin

The Preston Lab is recruiting immediately for full time Lab Manager/Research Assistant. The lab uses cutting-edge fMRI techniques combined with computational modeling to understand how memory is implement in the human brain. We are looking for motivated individuals whose goal is expand and refine their research skills in preparation for grad school.

The primary responsibilities are the management of behavioral and neuroimaging studies of memory. You will play a major role in experiment development and implementation and receive extensive training in advanced neuroimaging methods. Daily responsibilities include:

1) Participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling

2) Behavioral and fMRI data collection

3) Data processing and statistical analyses

4) Training of undergraduate students

5) General administration of lab finances and regulatory approvals

Qualifications:

1) BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field

2) Previous research experience, preferably with fMRI

3) Programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Linux/Unix) or the ability/willingness to acquire these skills quickly

4) Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills

5) Ability to work independently

To apply, please visit http://www.utexas.edu/jobs, posting number 11-07-08-02-4222. The following are required: 1) CV/resume, 2) a cover letter/statement of research interests, and 3) contact information for three references.

Alison Preston, Ph.D.

apreston@mail.clm.utexas.edu

http://clm.utexas.edu/preston/

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Sangay Wangmo

Administrative Assistant

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Save the date!

19th CNS Annual Meeting

The Palmer House

March 31 - April 3 2012 Chicago, Illinois

www.cogneurosociety.org

Mailing address:

CNS

C/o Center for Mind and Brain

One Shields Ave.

Davis, CA 95616

Courier address:

CNS

C/o Center for Mind and Brain

202 Cousteau Pl., Suite 201

Davis, CA 95616

Email: cnsinfo@cogneurosociety.org

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