MAY 2010

COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER MAY 2010

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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER MAY 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

I Welcome to the Newsletter

II Society News

III Announcements/Conferences

IV Positions Available

-Faculty

-Postdoctoral

-Research Assistants

-Graduate Students

V Of Interest

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I. WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

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

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

and related information in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. The

Newsletter is emailed monthly to all current members. Membership and

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

guidelines on submitting an announcement to the Newsletter, see

https://cogneurosociety.org/newsletter

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II. SOCIETY NEWS

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Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our 2010 meeting in Montreal! All of the sessions were fantastic and we appreciate the hard work of everyone involved. Montreal is a beautiful and charming city and we hope you were able to get out and enjoy it a bit.

Our 18th CNS Annual Meeting will be from April 2-5, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, California. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note that some of the posters that were not able to be presented in Montreal due to the volcano have been posted on the meeting website.

http://www.cnsmeeting.org/index.php?Page=volcano_posters.php

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Call for CNS Committee positions for 2010. There will be vacancies in several CNS committees, including the Young Investigator Award Committee, the Program Committee (Symposium), and the Governing Board. The Cognitive Neuroscience Society invites you to nominate colleagues, who are members of CNS, to serve on any of these committees. Self-nominations are welcome too. Appointments are typically for a five year term.

Program Committee: In the fall you will review and accept/decline the symposium submissions for the 2011 meeting. You will work with the committee to create an interesting, cutting edge and balanced program based on the submitted proposals.

YIA Committee: In the fall you will review all YIA nominations and, as a group, choose two winners to be awarded this prestigious honor.

Governing Board: You will help to guide CNS to promote scientific and educational research in the area of cognitive neuroscience. You will also work with the committee to deal with any issues that arise and help us to find the best solution possible for CNS members.

All nominees should hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, and have an appointment at a college, university or institute (research or clinical). Nominations should be accompanied by a curriculum vita and contact information.

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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Call for Papers in the Neurobiology of Leadership

Social Cognitive Neuroscience

Aston University, UK In recent years, the application of neuroscientiﬁc methods to leadership research has resulted in a number of exciting discoveries, and we are starting to understand more about the biological underpinnings of both leadership cognitions as well as the perception of leadership traits by subordinates. It is clear that researchers across a number of ﬁelds have been innovative, and have applied a range of biological approaches to the study of leadership. For example, we have seen the more traditional brain scanning techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) being applied to examine the neural substrates of status and social hierarchies. However, we have also seen the employment of leading-edge biological techniques such as genotyping, twin studies, and also the study of developmental stability, to advance our understanding of the various social processes that underpin leadership behaviors. While the marriage of cognitive neuroscience and leadership research will indeed pay greater dividends in the near future, it is now that we must take stock of where we stand at the moment before we advance further. The purpose of this special issue is to do just that and to provide an overview of the current state of play with regards to this marriage.

The aim of this special issue is to provide a forum for a collection of key empirical studies that together will provide what could be called a ‘futurist manifesto’ for the evolution of this important area of leadership science. Such a manifesto will provide a key integrating function for the currently-diverse areas of research touching on the biology of leadership, and also hopefully inspire more researchers across disciplines to begin to investigate this area. In this way, the special issue will have a major inﬂuence on the advancement of the discipline.

Empirical reports are invited from both the leadership and cognitive neuroscience community that address the biological mediation of leadership behaviours for a special issue of Leadership Quarterly that is due to be published early 2012. All submissions received will be subjected to a double-blind review process. Manuscripts should follow the usual guidelines of LQ with submissions made to Dr. Carl Senior (c.senior@aston.ac.uk). Enquiries about the special issue can be addressed to the special issue editors, Dr. Carl Senior (c.senior@aston.ac.uk), Dr. Nick Lee (n.j.lee@aston.ac.uk), or Dr. Michael Butler (m.j.r.butler@aston.ac.uk), Aston University, UK.

Submission Deadline 1st December 2010.

Carl Senior

c.senior@aston.ac.uk

http://bit.ly/LeadershipQuarterly

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Conference/Symposium/Event

TOP TEN Illusion Finalists!!

Neural Correlate Society

The TOP TEN illusions for the Best Illusion of the Year Contest have been chosen!!

The Best Illusion of the Year Contest, now sponsored by Scientific American, is an Official Satellite of the Vision Sciences Society (VSS) conference. The Contest Gala will be on Monday, May 10th, 5-7pm, in the Philharmonic Center of Arts (Naples, FL). Doors will open at 4.30pm.

Hosted by the inimitable Stuart Anstis!

With a special appearance by The Amaz!ng Randi, the renowned magician, escapologist, and skeptic!

Everybody is invited and families are welcome!!

Who will the TOP THREE winners be??? That’s up to YOU! The audience will choose them.

For more details, please visit our webpage: http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com

2010 TOP TEN ILLUSION CONTESTANTS (alphabetical order):

"Counter‐intuitive illusory contours", by Bart Anderson (University of Sydney, Australia)

"Two sinusoids: 6-1 perceptions", by Jan Kremlacek (Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic)

"Stretching out in the tub", by Lydia Maniatis (American University, USA)

"The steerable spiral", by Peter Meilstrup & Michael Shadlen (University of Washington, USA)

"The monkey-business illusion", by Daniel Simons (University of Illinois, USA)

"Impossible motion: magnet-like slopes", by Koukichi Sugihara (Meiji Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematical Sciences, Japan)

"The blurry heart illusion", by Kohske Takahashi, Ryosuke Miimi & Katsumi Watanabe (University of Tokyo, Japan)

"The fat face thin (fft) illusion", by Peter Thompson (University of York, UK)

"Attention-biased after-image rivalry", by Peter Tse (Dartmouth College, USA)

"Illusory gloss", by Maarten Wijntjes & Sylvia Pont (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)

To see the illusions themselves… you must come to the CONTEST!!!

Xoana Troncoso (Illusion Contest Coordinator)

Susana Martinez-Conde (President, Neural Correlate Society)

On behalf of the Executive Board of the Neural Correlate Society:

Stephen Macknik, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Susana Martinez-Conde, Luis Martinez, Xoana Troncoso, Peter Tse

The Neural Correlate Society is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the public awareness of vision research.

Xoana G Troncoso, PhD

Illusion Contest Coordinator

http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com/

Postdoctoral Scholar in Neuroscience

Andersen Laboratory

California Institute of Technology

1200 E California Blvd. M/C 216-76

Pasadena, California 91125, USA

phone: +1-626-395-8337

email: x.troncoso@neuralcorrelate.com

Xoana G Troncoso, PhD

x.troncoso@neuralcorrelate.com

http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Call for papes: Speech Recognition in Adverse Conditions

Language and Cognitive Processes jointly with the Cognitive Neuroscience of Language

Language and Cognitive Processes, jointly with Cognitive Neuroscience of Language, is launching a call for submissions for a special issue on:

Speech Recognition in Adverse Conditions

This special issue is a unique opportunity to promote the development of a unifying thematic framework for understanding the perceptual, cognitive and neuro-physiological mechanisms underpinning speech recognition in adverse conditions. In particular, we seek papers focusing on the recognition of acoustically degraded speech (e.g., speech in noise, “accented” or motor-disordered speech), speech recognition under cognitive load (e.g., divided attention, memory load) and speech recognition by theoretically relevant populations (e.g., children, elderly or non-native listeners). We welcome both cognitive and neuroscientific perspectives on the topic that report strong and original empirical data firmly grounded in theory.

Guest editors: Sven Mattys, Ann Bradlow, Matt Davis, and Sophie Scott.

Submission deadline: 30 November 2010.

Please see URL below for further details:

http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/cfp/PLCPcfp2.pdf

Marie Dixon

csladmin@csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk

+44 1223 766 458

http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/cfp/PLCPcfp2.pdf

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Join us this October for the 50th Anniversary of the Society for Psychophysiological Research

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Dear Colleagues:

Please join us for the 50th anniversary meeting of the Society for Psychophysiological Research. The abstract submission website for the 2010 meeting is now open and accepting submissions. This year's meeting will be held September 29-October 3, 2010 at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. Submissions will be accepted until Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. A link to the submission site can be found on the front page of the SPR website at:

http://www.sprweb.org

Here's a sneak preview of some of the 2010 meeting highlights:

Invited addresses:

Stephen Suomi, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

URL: http://pin.primate.wisc.edu/idp/idp/entry/181.

Linda Spear, University of Binghamton-SUNY

URL: http://psychobiology.binghamton.edu/faculty/lspear.html

Neal Cohen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

URL: http://www.psych.uiuc.edu/people/showprofile.php?id=47

The Presidential Address will be given by:

Gabriele Gratton, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

URL: http://www.psych.uiuc.edu/people/showprofile.php?id=23

The meeting in Portland will mark the Society's 50th anniversary, so we hope to celebrate this turning of age properly. The meeting will begin with a 50th Anniversary Dinner Reception at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) on Wednesday, September 29, from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., which will include delicious food and a brief program with fun presentations and remembrances. Please plan to arrive in time for this event.

If you have questions or comments about the scientific program, please contact Edelyn Verona (everona@illinois.edu), or Drew Nelesen (meetings@sprweb.org).

I look forward to receiving your submissions and to seeing you in Portland!

Best regards,

Edelyn Verona

Chair, 2010 Program Committee

Society for Psychophysiological Research

Telephone: +1-608-443-2472

Fax: +1-608-443-2478

Email: meetings@sprweb.org

Website: http://www.sprweb.org

Gabriele Gratton

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* * * FACULTY POSITIONS * * *

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Faculty Position

SEARCH FOR COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENTIST AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Cognitive Neuroscience

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Exciting opportunity to join the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in downtown Chicago. Applicants should have completed a PhD or MD and postdoctoral research training in cognitive neuroscience, functional neuroimaging, psychiatry, or related fields. We seek a candidate interested in employing cutting-edge technologies in fMRI and image analysis to characterize abnormalities of neural network dysfunction in individuals with neuropsychiatric disorders. The successful candidate will complement existing laboratories investigating language, memory, and affect, with both structural and functional imaging techniques, as well as laboratories studying genetic and molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis related to disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease. The position is for a full-time faculty appointment (open rank). The candidate will join a rich, multidisciplinary environment with multiple collaborative opportunities in cognitive science, neuroimaging, biomedical engineering, and computer science represented in the Feinberg School of Medicine and throughout the university. Starting date of 2010. Salary negotiable. Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Position is open until filled. Please address applications to: Sandra Weintraub, PhD, Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 320 E. Superior, Searle 11-467, Chicago IL 60611.

Sandra Weintraub, PhD

Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

320 E. Superior, Searle 11-467

Chicago IL 60611, USA

sweintraub@northwestern.edu

312-908-9013

http://careers.cell.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=5980&jb=6661431 and http://psychiatry.northwestern.edu/

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Faculty Position

Interventional Psychiatrist

Departments of Psychiatry and Neurological Surger

University of California, San Francisco

University of California San Francisco

Departments of Psychiatry and Neurological Surgery

Interventional Psychiatrist

THE DEPARTMENTS OF PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO invite applications for an Interventional Psychiatrist. Applicants must have an M.D. and postdoctoral research training; have a California medical license at time of appointment; have established skills in—and dedication to—translational and clinical research on mental illnesses; have experience in treatment-resistant mood disorders, neuroimaging, and invasive neuromodulation; and have demonstrated clinical experience and teaching ability. This position will be filled at an academic rank commensurate with experience (Assistant-Full Professor), and could begin on September 1, 2010 or thereafter. This position offers a joint appointment in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry (primary appointment) and Department of Neurological Surgery. Responsibilities include launching a successful independent program in psychiatric research—an interest in the application of translational research interventions for depression, bipolar disorder, or other neuropsychiatric diseases is desirable; and a strong emphasis in methodologies for use of human subjects including neuroimaging is desirable—clinical responsibilities, participation in teaching, supervision or support of educational programs for medical students, residents, psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows, or graduate students in a variety of disciplines, and interface between Psychiatry and Neurological Surgery. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application electronically—including CV, statement of research interest, three representative journal articles, brief statement of contributions to teaching and/or educational program evaluations, and three letters of reference—to Steven Hamilton, M.D., Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, c/o Astrid Prackatzsch at astridp@lppi.ucsf.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underrepresented minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.

Astrid Prackatzsch

astridp@lppi.ucsf.edu

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Faculty Position

Full or Associate Professor

Biomedical Research Imaging Center

Department of Neurology

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

The Department of Neurology and the Biomedical Research Imaging Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are jointly recruiting a cognitive neuroscientist with expertise in functional magnetic resonance imaging for appointment as associate or full professor on the tenure track. The qualified candidate will have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. and an established record of excellence in research as reflected by peer-reviewed publications and independent external funding. He/she will be expected to build a research program in human cognitive neuroscience that will utilize the state-of the art human imaging facilities in Biomedical Research Imaging Center including a 3T Siemens Allegra head-only MR scanner and a Siemens TIM Trio 3T whole body MR scanner. Both are fully dedicated for research only. In addition, an integrated Siemens whole body MR-PET scanner has been purchased and is expected to be delivered in the near future. In 2013, the Biomedical Research Imaging Center will re-locate to a new 7 story 300,000 square foot research building on the UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine campus.

UNC Chapel Hill is a US News and World Report 2008 top 20 medical school. We offer a rich academic environment with extensive opportunities for collaborative research within the institution. The Department of Neurology comprises 27 full-time faculty and ranks 19th nationally in NIH funding. The Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC) serves researchers across the UNC System as a central facility for the acquisition, processing, analysis, storage, and retrieval of images. Formed in 2003 to support image-based biomedical research, it provides resources and an environment that promotes multi-disciplinary/multi-departmental research interactions.

William J. Powers

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and three letters of references to:

William J. Powers, M.D.

H. Houston Merritt Distinguished Professor and Chair

Department of Neurology

University of North Carolina School of Medicine

170 Manning Drive-Room 2131., CB #7025

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7025

Telephone: 919 966-8178

powersw@neurology.unc.edu

919 966-8178

http://www.med.unc.edu/bric

William J. Powers

powersw@neurology.unc.edu

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Faculty Position

SENIOR STAFF SCIENTIST NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH POSITION

SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH, INTRAMURAL

RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), housed at one of the premier research sites in the U.S., the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. with state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to research, is recruiting a senior staff scientist to join the Section on 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 Berman, M.D.; C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 435-7645; jasmins@mail.nih.gov

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers

Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D

NIH/NIMH

Bldg 10, Rm 3C209

9000 Rockville Pike

Bethesda MD 20892-1365

USA

jasmins@mail.nih.gov

301-435-7645

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Faculty Position

Functional MRI Scientist

MRI

Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre

University of Toronto

The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest Centre invites applications for an fMRI physicist position. The successful candidate will engage in a research program on the development and application of structural and functional MRI techniques for neuroscience research. While pursuing an independent research program, he/she will be expected to collaborate on diverse studies of human cognition and neurological disorders that involve MRI research resources at Baycrest. The candidate must possess a PhD or equivalent and demonstrated experience in MRI. The Rotman Research Institute has a research-dedicated Siemens 3T TIM Trio MRI and fully-equipped electroencephalography and magnetoencephalography laboratories in-house. The successful candidate will play a central role in the coordination and operation of the MRI imaging facility. 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.

Dr. Claude Alain

Claude Alain, PhD

The Rotman Research Institute

Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care

3560 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1

Tel (416) 785-2500, ext 3523; Fax (416) 785-2862

calain@rotman-baycrest.on.ca

1-416-785-2500

http://www.rotman-baycrest.on.ca

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Postdoctoral Position

Rutgers-Newark, NJ: COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF LEARNING & DECISION MAKING

Gluck Lab/Memory Disorders Project

Neuroscience

Rutgers University - Newark

We seek a postdoctoral applicant for a position at Rutgers University - Newark in New Jersey to work as part of an international interdisciplinary team studying the cognitive neuropsychology and neuroimaging of learning and decision making. Prior experience in one or more of: cognitive psychology of learning and memory, behavioral studies of brain-damaged subjects or functional neuroimaging required. Some familiarity with neuro-computational modeling helpful but not essential.

[An additional position is also available for someone with strong computer modeling and programming skills to work on computational modeling of front-striatal-hippocampal interaction in learning, with emphasis on modeling degenerative brain disorders.)

Clinical behavioral studies in our lab include studies of patients with Parkinson's disease, dystonia, drug addiction, FTD, depression, amnesia, or MCI/Alzheimer's. Collaborative projects include local partners in NY and NJ, as well as international collaborations in Italy, Turkey, Korea, China, Israel, Egypt, and the Palestinian West Bank.

We are located in downtown Newark, 13 miles outside of New York City. See http://www.gluck.edu for more information on our lab, grants, and research. To apply, please send CV and summary of your past and future research interests to Dr. Mark A. Gluck at gluck@pavlov.rutgers.edu . Position could start in summer or fall of 2010.

Note: Applicants must be US Citizens or green card holders .

Mark A. Gluck

gluck@pavlov.rutgers.edu

http://www.gluck.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position in fMRI and Decision Making

Michigan State Unviersity

We are looking for a postdoc researcher to work on a project on the neural mechanisms of decision making. This is a joint position between the Neuroimaging of Perception and Attention Laboratory (PI: Taosheng Liu) and the Laboratory of Cognitive and Decision Sciences (PI: Timothy Pleskac). The research project will use mathematical models to fit choice behavioral data and fMRI to measure brain activity in decision tasks. We aim to combine these approaches to probe the fundamental mechanisms of decision making.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mathematical models of decision making and/or a strong background in system/cognitive neuroscience. Prior experience with mathematical modeling, fMRI, and strong programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Matlab) are highly preferred. Duties include designing and implementing experiments, data collection and analysis, and writing and presenting results. Our labs are affiliated with the Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience program in the Department of Psychology, the Cognitive Science Program, and the Neuroscience Program at Michigan State University. The candidate will receive further training in modeling and fMRI methodologies, as well as have opportunities to interact with a diverse body of scientists in cognitive and neural science. A recent PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, computer science) is required and salary will commensurate with experience. The appointment is for one year with the possibility for renewal for two years pending availability of funds. The targeted starting date is summer/early fall of 2010.

Interested candidate should send a C.V., pdfs of representative publications, a brief statement of research, and names and addresses of at least two referees to either Tim Pleskac (pleskact@msu.edu) or Taosheng Liu (tsliu@msu.edu). Informal inquiries are also welcome.

Review of candidates will begin May 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information see the following websites:

Tim Pleskac’s lab page: http://www.msu.edu/~pleskact

Taosheng Liu’s lab page: http://psychology.msu.edu/liulab

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Postdoctoral Position

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Embodied Cognition and Action

Cognition and Action Laboratory

Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

Albert Einstein Medical Center

A post-doctoral position is available in the Cognition and Action Laboratory directed by Dr. Laurel Buxbaum at Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI). The postdoctoral fellow will take a lead role in designing and conducting experimental work in the domain of embodied cognition, focusing on the relationships between action representations and object representations using behavioral, eye-tracking, and TMS experiments with stroke, corticobasal degeneration, and healthy populations, and will incorporate state of the art lesion mapping methods.

MRRI is a vibrant collaborative research community focusing on cognitive neuroscience and cognitive rehabilitation. In addition to primary research with Dr. Buxbaum, the post provides opportunities to collaborate with Drs. Myrna Schwartz, Steve Jax, and Dan Mirman, as well as researchers at University of Pennsylvania including Dr. Branch Coslett. Training will be provided in voxel-based lesion-symptom mapping, TMS and tDCS, and functional neuroimaging.

The successful candidate will have a doctorate in cognitive

psychology, cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, or

related field, a strong interest in cognitive neuropsychology, and be interested in developing an independent research career. Send CV, letter describing research interests and goals, and at least 2 letters of recommendation to Dr. Laurel Buxbaum at lbuxbaum@einstein.edu.

Dr. Laurel Buxbaum

Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

1200 W. Tabor Rd.

Philadelphia, PA 19141

lbuxbaum@einstein.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Visual Attention and Visual Cognition

John Henderson's Visual Cognition Lab

Department of Psychology

University of South Carolina

Two post-doctoral research positions are available in John Henderson's Visual Cognition Lab, which is moving to the Psychology Department at the University of South Carolina. The lab will house state-of-the-art eyetracking facilities including an eyetracker interfaced with Psychology's fMRI scanner (3T Siemens Trio).

Post-doctoral applicants should have a background in any area of visual attention or visual cognition and an interest in eye movements and/or scene perception. One position will focus on fMRI, and expertise in this area is required. The other position is open, with preference for expertise in eyetracking and/or computational modeling. Candidates with a PhD in any of the cognitive sciences broadly defined (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or a related field) are welcome to apply. For the fMRI post-doc, experience with fMRI experimental design, data collection, and data analysis is necessary, and working knowledge of Matlab is highly desirable. For the second position, programming skills (Matlab or C) and/or familiarity with eyetracking data analysis methods are desirable. Salary will be at NIH post-doctoral rates and commensurate with experience. Initial appointments will be for one or two years with opportunity for extension to three years.

The University of South Carolina is the flagship research institution in the state. Columbia is the largest city in South Carolina, located in its geographic center. It is close to mountains and the ocean, and has an affordable cost of living. The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities 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.

Informal inquiries and formal applications should be addressed to John Henderson (jhenderson.psy@gmail.com). Formal post-doc applications should include CV, publication list, brief statement of research interests, and the names and email addresses of 3 referees.

John Henderson

jhenderson.psy@gmail.com

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity in Developmental Neuroimaging of Early-Onset Depression

Department of Psychiatry

Washington University School of Medicine

We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow who wishes to gain experience in developmental neuroimaging. This position will offer an opportunity to participate in an NIMH-funding longitudinal neuroimaging study of a large sample of children who experienced depression during the preschool period of development (as well as psychiatric and healthy controls). The sample is being followed longitudinally to assess diagnostic psychosocial and emotion developmental variables. Three waves of structural and functional neuroimaging data are now being collected in these children as part of a collaborative R01 to Deanna Barch, Ph.D., Joan Luby, M.D., and Kelly Botteron, M.D. The post-doc opportunity will involve learning state of the art neuroimaging techniques, as well as developmental psychopathology focused on emotion development and mood disorders. The post doc will interface with 3 very active labs focusing on integrated aspects of both functional and structural imaging, as well as early emotion development and childhood depression. The functional neuroimaging includes emotion-task related measures and both task and resting state functional connectivity. The structural images focuses on computational neuroanatomy approaches to assessing both gray and white matter integrity. Washington University has a very large and active developmental cognitive and affective neuroscience community of researchers addresses a range of questions related to both normative and impaired brain development, providing a rich and intellectually stimulating environment for postdoctoral fellows. To apply, send a CV and a research statement to Joan Luby () and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent electronically to the same address. The starting date is flexible (but can be as soon as May 1), and at least a two-year commitment is requested. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Joan Luby

lubyj@psychiatry.wustl.edu

314-747-2160

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Postdoctoral Position

Functional MRI Applications: Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Department of Neurology

University Hospitals Case Medical Center

The candidate will work as part of a group with experience in functional imaging of patients with movement disorders and a multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, physicists, biomedical engineers and neurologists. The Neurological institute hosts a clinic with a high number of patients with dystonia, Parkinson’s disease and is a major DBS implanting center for Dystonia, Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, and is innovating neuromodulation therapies for Tourette Disorder and other neurological diseases.

The Imaging Facility at the Case has state of the art facilities and equipment for neuroimaging research including a Siemens 3T Verio MRI, a full-body human 4.0T Bruker, and two Siemens 1.5T scanners (Sonata / Espree).

The candidate should have a MD or PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics, computer science, psychology, or a related field. Experience with functional imaging and data analysis (Brain Voyager, AFNI, SPM5/8,) as well as basic programming skills (Matlab, Presentation) is desirable.

Benjamin Walter M.D.

University Hospitals Case Medical Center

Neurological Institute

11100 Euclid Ave

Cleveland, OH 44106

Benjamin.Walter@UHhospitals.org

216-368-5247

http://blog.case.edu/human-resources/employment/academic/

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Postdoctoral Position

Neuroimaging post-doctoral Research Associate position

Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain

Department of Experimental Psychology

University of Cambridge

Salary: £27,319 - £35,646 pa

Applications are invited for an experienced and enthusiastic neuroimager to work on a research programme investigating the effect of normal ageing on language and cognition. The applicant will join the Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, an inter disciplinary team led by Professor L.K. Tyler. The research focuses on neurocognitive models of healthy ageing, with an emphasis on issues relating to reorganisation and plasticity. The Centre has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR scanner, EEG and MEG facilities. We currently use a variety of imaging analysis methods such as fMRI analysis, voxel based structure-function correlational analyses, DTI analyses, multivariate analyses, and functional and anatomical connectivity analyses.

Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent) and postdoctoral experience with excellent computer programming (especially MATLAB) and statistical skills, experience with fMRI and DTI analyses, an understanding of the basis of MR imaging, and an interest in language function. Given the nature of the research, candidates should be native English speakers or fully fluent in English.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced CRB Disclosure.

Closing date: 21 May 2010

Start date: 1 October 2010

Limit of tenure: The fund for this post are available until 30 September 2012 in the first instance, but may be extended with future funding initiatives.

Applications including a covering letter, CV, names and addresses (incl. e-mail addresses) of three referees, and a completed PD18 coversheet (Part I, Section B of Part II, and Part III) should be sent to Mrs M Dixon at csladmin@csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk or by post. The PD18 can be obtained from Mrs Dixon or downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/pd18/. The Vacancy Number for this position is PJ06538.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Mrs Marie Dixon

Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain

Department of Experimental Psychology

University of Cambridge

Downing Street

Cambridge

CB2 3EB, UK

csladmin@csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk

+44 (0)1223 766458

http://csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk/vacancies.html

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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 July 1 or September 1, 2010.

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, preprints, 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 FELLOWSHIP IN DEVELOPMENTAL COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab

Department of Psychology

Georgetown University

A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Department of

Psychology at Georgetown University in Washington DC on a NIMH funded grant that investigates structural and functional neural correlates of high-functioning Autism in children. The fellow will be involved in studies using fMRI and DTI with opportunities to initiate his/her own research projects, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pediatric neurologists, neuropsychologists, fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants. Experience with SPM and/or FSL for functional and/or structural analysis is necessary; facility with Matlab is a plus. To apply for this position, please send a letter describing research interests and experience, curriculum vita, and names and emails of three references to: Chandan Vaidya, Ph.D., at cjv2@georgetown.edu. For further information, email or call (202) 687-4274. For information about the lab go to http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/cjv2/index.html

Chandan Vaidya

cjv2@georgetown.edu

202-687-4274

http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/cjv2/index.html

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Postdoctoral Position

POSTDOC POSITION

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work in the group ‘Neural mechanisms of human communication’ at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS), in Leipzig, Germany.

The goal of the group is to investigate neural mechanisms of person perception and speech recognition by using several methods of systems neuroscience (fMRI, sMRI, EEG, MEG, TMS, tDCS). Experiments involve healthy controls, as well as subjects with selective deficits (i.e. phonagnosia, prosopagnosia, dyslexia, asperger). An additional emphasis is placed on linking the experimental work to computational models of dynamic perception and action.

The research is conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading centre for cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, two 3.0 T MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, TMS, tDCS and several EEG systems. All facilities and data analysis are supported by experienced IT and physics staff.

The candidate must have a PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, medicine, psychology or a related field and should be able to demonstrate a consistently outstanding academic record including publications. The candidate is expected to be a talented, innovative and enthusiastic researcher with an interest in working on projects within the general framework of the group. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis of neuroscientific data. Applicants with no neuroscientific experience but with a strong background in psychophysics or behavioural genetics are also encouraged to apply.

For application instructions and further details on the position please see: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/news/jobs/humcomm_04_10

Katharina von Kriegstein

Max-Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Stephanstrasse 1A

04103 Leipzig, Germany

kriegstein@cbs.mpg.de

http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm

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Postdoctoral Position

Post-Doctoral Position in Dynamics of Spoken Language Comprehension in Aphasia

Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

One post-doctoral position is available in the Language and Cognitive Dynamics Laboratory directed by Dr. Dan Mirman at Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI) pending final approval of funding from NIH. The postdoctoral researcher will take a leading role in designing and conducting computational and experimental work on the dynamics of spoken language comprehension in aphasia using behavioral and eye-tracking experiments and computational modeling. Background in PDP modeling is strongly preferred, training in eye tracking and cognitive neuropsychology will be provided.

MRRI is a vibrant collaborative research center focusing on cognitive neuroscience and cognitive rehabilitation with a particular focus on language and aphasia. In addition to primary research with Dr. Mirman, the post provides opportunities to collaborate with Dr. Myrna Schwartz and Dr. Laurel Buxbaum, as well as researchers at University of Pennsylvania and Temple University with opportunities to learn voxel-based lesion-symptom mapping, TMS and tDCS, and functional neuroimaging.

The successful candidate will have a doctorate in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, or related field, a strong interest in computational modeling and cognitive neuropsychology, and be interested in developing an independent research career. Send CV, letter describing research interests and goals, and at least 2 letters of recommendation to Dr. Dan Mirman.

Dan Mirman

Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

4th Floor, Sley Building

1200 W. Tabor Rd.

Philadelphia, PA 19141

mirmand@einstein.edu

http://www.danmirman.org/open-positions

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Postdoctoral Position

UCSF Imaging position

Memory and Aging Center

Neurology

UCSF

Candidates are sought for one post-doctoral position to participate in local and international research projects to apply imaging analyses to MRI acquired in the setting of HIV. The candidate will work with a team of investigators to apply structural and diffusion tensor imaging analyses to images already acquired. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop an independent research question within the existing longitudinal cohorts and apply for developmental grants. Basic knowledge of common programs such as Freesurfer is required. Experience with diffusion tensor imaging analyses and/or interpretation of neuropsychological data a plus. Existing longitudinal cohort include cases at risk for neurodegenerative disorders (age >60) and international cohorts from southeast Asia.

If interested send a cover letter describing your interest, and updated CV and names of two possible references to Victor Valcour MD at Vvalcour@memory.ucsf.edu. Please include in your email that you are responding to this ad. Pre-doctoral candidates will be considered.

Visit our website http://graduate.ucsf.edu/postdocs for information about post doctoral positions at UCSF

Victor Valcour

Suite 905, 350 Parnassus Avenue

Box 1207

San Francisco, CA 94143

vvalcour@memory.ucsf.edu

415-476-2907

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral or Senior Researcher in Social and Affective Neuroscience

Social and Affective Neuroscience

Department of Social Neuroscience

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany

The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, Department of Social Neuroscience (Director: Prof. Tania Singer), invites applications for a

Postdoctoral or Senior Researcher in Social and Affective Neuroscience

The position is part of a new interdisciplinary department (to be opened in September 2010) that will investigate the foundations of human social behavior and emotions.

This position is situated in the domain of emotion regulation as well as plasticity of the affective and social brain. Initially, the successful candidate will co-direct and be actively involved in a one-year longitudinal study funded by the European Research Council (“Plasticity of the Empathic Brain”) on the effects of affective mental training on the brain, health, subjective well-being, and behavior. More specifically, he/she will be involved in developing and supervising the assessment of functional changes in affective and social skills such as emotion regulation, empathy, and cognitive perspective taking with fMRI (involving pain paradigms) as well as assessing structural changes in the brain (including DTI). The work entails relating these changes to those in other variables (e.g., subjective well-being, implicit behavioral tasks, bio-psychological markers, genes) assessed by other researchers in the team.

Successful candidates should therefore bring along enthusiasm for interdisciplinary cooperation and team work. They should also have research experience in social or affective neuroscience (e.g., pain, empathy, emotion regulation, MBSR, plasticity) and a strong background in structural and functional MRI (preferably with SPM, Matlab) and behavioral analyses.

The Max Planck Institute in Leipzig (http://www.cbs.mpg.de/index.html) offers an international research environment, with English being the language spoken in the laboratory. Moreover, it offers an excellent infrastructure (e.g., three human 3T and one 7T MRI, rt-fMRI, EEG, TMS/tDCS, MEG, pharmacology laboratory, behavioral laboratory). The Department also has additional laboratory space within walking distance of the Charité in Berlin, which is located just an hour by train to the north of Leipzig.

These positions are primarily devoted to research, with no teaching and minimal administrative duties, and will begin as soon as possible.

For further details, see http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/singer or contact Tania Singer (singer@iew.uzh.ch).

Applications (including a CV, list of publications, statement of research interests, and contact information of 3 referees) should be sent as a single PDF file to Tania Singer (singer@iew.uzh.ch), Paola Deprez (pdeprez@iew.uzh.ch), and Tamara Herz (therz@access.uzh.ch).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Short-listed candidates will be invited to meet Tania Singer in Zurich, Leipzig, or Berlin, or at the HBM Meeting in Barcelona (June 2010).

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and explic¬itly encourages women and handicapped individuals to apply.

Tania Singer

Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research

University of Zurich

Bluemlisalpstrasse 10

CH-8006 Zurich

singer@iew.uzh.ch

+41-44-634-5233

http://www.cbs.mpg.de/singer

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral or Senior Researcher in Psychopathology

Psychopathology

Department of Social Neuroscience

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany

The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, Department of Social Neuroscience (Director: Prof. Tania Singer), invites applications for a

Postdoctoral or Senior Researcher in Psychopathology

The position is part of a new interdisciplinary department (to be opened in September 2010) that will investigate the foundations of human social behavior.

This researcher will work with different types of individuals with psychopathic, narcissistic, and/or egocentric traits in the normal population, patients with lesions, and individuals with autism or alexithymia. A primary aim of this research is to find evidence for specific dysfunctions of social cognition in these different populations (e.g., empathy, theory of mind, action understanding, social and moral decision making). There is a rich database of lesion patients in Leipzig as well as patient populations based in Leipzig and Berlin that are available for this research. Furthermore, the department has additional laboratory space within walking distance of Charité Hospital in Berlin, which is located just an hour by train to the north of Leipzig.

The successful candidate will have research experience in psychopathology (e.g., social cognition in individuals with autism, alexithymia, psychopathy). In addition, he/she should have a background in structural and functional MRI (preferably with SPM, Matlab) and behavioral analyses.

The Max Planck Institute in Leipzig (http://www.cbs.mpg.de/index.html) offers an international research environment, with English being the language spoken in the laboratory. It offers a friendly and generous environment with an excellent infrastructure (e.g., three human 3T and one 7T MRI, rt-fMRI, EEG, TMS/tDCS, MEG, pharmacology laboratory, behavioral laboratory).

This position is primarily devoted to research, with no teaching and minimal administrative duties, and will begin around September 1, 2010.

For further details, see http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/singer or contact Tania Singer (singer@iew.uzh.ch).

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages women and handicapped individuals to apply.

Tania Singer

Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research

University of Zurich

Bluemlisalpstrasse 10

CH-8006 Zurich

singer@iew.uzh.ch

+41-44-634-5233

http://www.cbs.mpg.de/singer

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Postdoctoral Position

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE

Cognitive Aging Lab

Psychology

Georgetown University

The Cognitive Aging Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at Georgetown University anticipates an NIA-funded postdoctoral position. Research uses structural and functional MRI techniques and behavioral methods to investigate implicit associative learning. Neuroimaging facilities are available in the Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging in the Georgetown University Medical Center including a research-dedicated Siemens 3T Trio full-body scanner. Facilities for ERP and near infrared spectroscopy are also available.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have first-hand experience in design, implementation and analysis of MRI studies. Research experience in aging is preferred, but not essential. Salary is commensurate with experience. Starting date is flexible. Initial appointment will be for 1 year with renewal possible for up to 5 years.

Please e-mail a letter of interest, Research Statement, CV, and the email addresses of 3 references to Dr. Darlene Howard. Questions may be directed to either Darlene Howard (howardd@georgetown.edu) or James Howard (howard@cua.edu).

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Darlene V. Howard

howardd@georgetown.edu

http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/howardd/

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Postdoctoral Position

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING

SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH

INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD

The National Institute of Mental Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), offers a two to five year post-doctoral fellowship at one of the premier research sites in the U.S., the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. which houses state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) 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 bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia, 2) neurodevelopmental neuroimaging, and 3) neurochemical underpinnings of higher cognitive function and dysfunction and 4) neurofunctional substrate of higher cognitive function, particularly working memory and frontal lobe. 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.; C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 435-7645; jasmins@mail.nih.gov

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Jasmin B Czarapata, Ph.D

NIH/NIMH

Bldg 10, Rm 3C209

9000 Rockville Pike

Bethesda MD 20892-1365

USA

jasmins@mail.nih.gov

301-435-7645

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Postdoctoral Position

Neuroimaging, Aging and Exercise Postdoctoral Fellowship

Exercise Psychology Laboratory

Department of Human Movement Sciences

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Post-Doctoral Fellow. Seeking a post-doctoral fellow with experience in brain imaging using functional MRI to be involved in a clinical trial at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in collaboration with Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin) regarding the effects of exercise on brain function in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Experience with exercise testing or clinical trials research, task development and functional image analysis desirable. Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled. Position begins July 1, 2010. Please send an application letter describing research interests and experience, CV, and contact information for at least two academic references to J. Carson Smith, PhD via email at: jcarson@uwm.edu.

Dr. J. Carson Smith

jcarson@uwm.edu

http://www4.uwm.edu/chs/faculty_staff/jc_smith.cfm

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Research Assistant Position

Technical Research Assistant Position

Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

Research technician for fMRI and MEG research based at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. More information about the lab: http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/kuperberglab/

START DATE: Any time through Summer 2010

REQUIREMENTS: (1) Bachelor’s or master’s in biomedical engineering, computer science, experimental psychology, or similar. (2) Excellent computer skills: e.g., programming, UNIX/LINUX and/or SPM, statistical and analytic software (MATLAB, SPSS, etc), Excel, PowerPoint, etc. (4) Self-motivated, resourceful, organized, able to multi-task, prioritize, be a team player, strong communication and interpersonal skills. (5) A two-year time commitment is requested.

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. The Massachusetts General Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Full-time employees receive full benefits.

CONTACT: Please send (1) a curriculum vitae with description of research experience (2) a cover letter with statement of goals and interests to: Gina Kuperberg, M.D., Ph.D. by e-mail: kuperberg_research_position@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu or FAX: 617 812 4799

Gina Kuperberg

kuperber@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu

http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/kuperberglab/

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Research Assistant Position

Research Assistant in Speech and Language Processing in Aphasia

Blumstein lab

Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences

Brown University

A Research Assistant position is available starting either June 15 or July 1, 2010. The position involves participating in a research program on speech and language processing deficits in aphasia. It includes participating in all facets of research including testing of both normal and brain-injured participants, analyzing data, and developing stimulus materials in a series of experiments using various research methodologies.

The job requirements include at least a B.A. or B.S. degree, some familiarity with psycholinguistics or neurolinguistics, training in experimental methodology and cognitive psychology including research design and statistical analysis, and an ability to work with both normal and brain-injured individuals. Job responsibilities will include working at two laboratory sites: the Department of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences at Brown University and the Harold Goodglass Aphasia Research Center located at the Boston VA Medical Center.

Visit us online at http://careers.brown.edu, referencing job# F01272, to complete an application, send vita, and a brief statement of research interests. In addition, please send three letters of reference to Prof. Sheila E. Blumstein, Brown University, Department of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences, Box 1978, Providence, RI 02912. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Brown University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Sheila Blumstein

Sheila_Blumstein@brown.edu

4018632849

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Research Assistant Position

Research Assistant/Lab Manager for Neuroimaging Lab

Computational Psychiatry Unit

Department of Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry

Baylor College of Medicine

Applications are invited for a full-time research assistant / lab manager position in the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu (http://pchiu.cpu.bcm.edu) and Dr. Brooks King-Casas in the Computational Psychiatry Unit at Baylor College of Medicine. Interdisciplinary projects in the labs combine methods from experimental and clinical psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics with functional neuroimaging to investigate brain function in healthy and psychiatric populations. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in fMRI, neuroeconomics, cognitive / social neuroscience, or clinical psychology as preparation for graduate or medical school.

Research assistants play a lead role in participant recruitment & assessment, study implementation & coordination, data processing, database management, and grant/manuscript preparation.

Minimum requirements for the position include 1) a BA/BS in psychology, biology, bioengineering, computer science, or related field, 2) attention to detail, and 3) two years’ research experience.

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV/resume, and two letters of reference.

James Sharp

Baylor College of Medicine

One Baylor Plaza, Suite T115

Houston, TX 77030

jsharp@cpu.bcm.edu

713-798-3674

http://pchiu.cpu.bcm.edu

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Research Assistant Position

Full Time Research Assistant/Lab Manager

Cognitive Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Psychology and Neural Science

New York University

The Learning and Memory lab (http://tina.cns.nyu.edu/DavachiLab) in the Department of Psychology (http://www.psych.nyu.edu/psychology19.html) and the Center for Neural Science (http://www.cns.nyu.edu) at New York University is seeking a full-time research assistant/laboratory manager starting in September 2009.

Research in the lab is focused on elucidating behavioral and neural processes underlying memory encoding, consolidation and retrieval. Primary techniques include human behavioral testing, functional neuroimaging and intracranial EEG recordings from epileptic patients. Primary responsibilities include assisting in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, scheduling and running behavioral and imaging studies, preparing human subjects IRB protocols, analyzing data, and the purchasing of supplies and maintenance of equipment. Exceptionally motivated candidates will also be given the opportunity to collaborate on ongoing or novel projects and to co-author abstract presentations as well as manuscripts.

We are seeking a candidate with at least a B.A. who possesses outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills. Programming skills (MATLAB, UNIX) and prior experience with fMRI analysis tools (SPM, Brainvoyager, AFNI) is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have experience in research with human subjects, strong quantitative skills, and a stellar academic record in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Experimental Psychology, Computer Science, or other related fields. The initial period of appointment for this position is for two years with a probationary period of six months. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications should consist of CV/resume and three references. For more information, please contact Lila Davachi: lila.davachi@nyu.edu.

Lila Davachi

lila.davachi@nyu.edu

212-992-9612

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Research Assistant Position

LAB MANAGER / RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Moshe Bar Laboratory

Department of Radiology

Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School

Professor Moshe Bar’s Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory seeks a full-time research coordinator and lab manager. This is a long-term administrative position with significant responsibilities and a great deal of independence. Our active laboratory uses a cognitive neuroscience approach for studying issues in visual cognition and mood disorder. (More information about our studies can be found at http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu.) The research involves functional brain imaging, often combined with other approaches.

Responsibilities: Relevant candidates should be exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, motivated, and reliable. The position will take the form of a leadership role: the candidate will regularly communicate with other researchers in the lab to provide guidance and ensure that lab activities are efficiently coordinated and that administrative and ethical procedures are routinely followed. Responsibilities will also include assisting with day-to-day administrative activities, such as record keeping (maintaining organized electronic and paper file systems); managing IRB protocols; keeping meticulous track of lab purchase orders, expenses, reimbursements, and participant payments; making travel arrangements for the PI; managing the PI’s correspondences; maintaining the lab website; and helping with manuscript and presentation preparations.

Qualifications: Experience dealing with hospital administration and familiarity with the human research procedures (IRB) and grant applications are a big plus. Research coordinating experience is also a plus. The ideal candidate will have good working knowledge of computer programs such as MS Word and Excel. Some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and MS PowerPoint, and basic HTML will be valuable, but are not required. The candidate must be able to work independently without a great deal of supervision and guidance, and must also work well in a team and have good communication skills. He or she should be comfortable performing a diverse range of tasks, multi-tasking and prioritizing the various demands of working in a busy lab environment. The successful candidate can expect to join a friendly, supportive, and productive lab with opportunities to learn about and be involved in cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience research.

Please send (preferably by email) a statement of interests to: Moshe Bar, Bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu, Tel - (617) 726-7467, FAX - (617) 726-7422 (Three letters of recommendation may be required at a later stage of the screening.) Inquiries are welcome.

Moshe Bar

bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu

617-726-7467

http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu

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Research Assistant Position

Research Assistant needed in a social-cognitive-neuroscience laboratory.

Beer Self-Regulation Lab

Department of Psychology

University of Texas at Austin

Research Assistant needed in a social-cognitive-neuroscience laboratory.

Responsibilities include conducting behavioral and neuroimaging research in addition to administration of the lab. Applicant must have at least a B.A. in a related field (Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Applied Math, etc) and must have demonstrated independence, motivation, and good interpersonal skills. Experience with FSL is strongly preferred. Salary will reflect previous experience and skills.

Please send your CV and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Beer at beer@mail.utexas.edu

Dr. Jennifer Beer

Dept of Psychology

1 University Station A8000

Austin, TX 78712

beer@mail.utexas.edu

http://homepage.psy.utexas.edu/homepage/group/BeerLAB/index.htm

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Graduate Student Position

PhD project: The neural basis of high-level cognition

cognitive neuroscience

Dept of Psychology

Ghent University

Recent years have seen a huge interest in reinforcement learning models, in particular in treating them as appropriate models for high-level cognition. Despite this interest, however, empirical tests of reinforcement learning models are typically based on relatively simple conditioning paradigms. In the current PhD project, we intend to test reinforcement learning models in high-level cognition at the neural level.

The successful candidate is expected to have a Master's degree in psychology or related discipline. He or she will carry out neuroimaging (fMRI) experiments on this topic, and is thus expected to be highly interested in experimentation, programming, data analysis, and the functioning of the human brain.

Starting date is flexible (but preferably October 2010), and will culminate after four years in a PhD thesis. Salary is according to standard Belgian regulations. The project is under the guidance of Tom Verguts, Wim Fias, and Massimo Silvetti. Interested candidates should send a CV, motivation letter, and three (email) addresses of potential referees to tom.verguts@ugent.be. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

Tom Verguts

Department of Psychology

Ghent University

H. Dunantlaan 2

9000 Ghent

Belgium

tom.verguts@ugent.be

+ 32 9 2646408

http://users.ugent.be/~tverguts

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Graduate Student Position

One phD student in Memory and Cognitive Neuroscience

Laboratoire de Psychologie et Neuropsychologie Cognitives

Psychology

Université Paris Descartes, France

One PhD student will be enrolled in a project focusing on self referential effects on memory in healthy subjects. This issue will be investigated using different kinds of materials (e.g. words, names, public events) and different measures (behavioural, functional magnetic resonance imaging, and electroencephalography). The project will aim to explore the modulation of the activation of the cerebral network involved in semantic memory depending on the degree of personal relevance of semantic concepts (i.e. autobiographical significance). The innovative part of the project will be to develop a model of personalized semantic memory.

We seek a master degree student in Psychology or in related Behavioral Sciences with a background in fMRI and/or EEG for a PhD position. Experience and familiarity with Matlab, SPM, EGI, Besa are required. Excellent programming and statistical skills related to neuroimaging research. Last year Master students can also apply, conditional on successful completion of their Masters program in July 2010.

We offer a dynamic, stimulating and supportive research environment.

Scholarship: +/- € 17.000 net/year.

Applications: Interested candidates should send a statement of research interests, CV, and a recommendation letter via e-mail to pascale.piolino@parisdescartes.fr Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position is depending on the achievement of a NERF funding.

Pascale Piolino / Frédéric Isel

Université Paris Descartes

Institut de Psychology

LPNCog

71, avenue Edouard Vaillant

F-92774 Boulogne Billancourt

pascale.piolino@parisdescartes.fr

0033155205922

http://www.psycho.univ-paris5.fr/spip.php?article2151

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Graduate Student Position

PhD student in Language comprehension / production and EEG

Laboratory of Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

Psychology

Paris Descartes University, France

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT THE PARIS DESCARTES UNIVERSITY FRANCE invites applications for a PhD position at the Laboratory of Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology. This Laboratory has experimental facilities for both behavioural and neurophysiological (EEG) studies. The PhD student will be enrolled in a research project focusing on the processing of syntactic word category of French homophones. The project will aim to determine the extent to which different sources of contextual information (local vs. global information) have an effect on the activation of these syntactic word categories.

We seek a student with a M.D. in Psychology or in Cognitive Science with a background in EEG (event-related brain potentials). Experience and familiarity with Matlab, SPM, EGI, Besa and with SPSS and/or Statistica are required. Excellent programming and statistical skills related to behavioural as well as to neurophysiological research are expected. Last year Master students can also apply, conditional on successful completion of their Masters program 2010 July.

We offer a dynamic, stimulating and supportive research environnement.

Scholarship: +/- Euro 17.000 net/year.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application electronically—including CV, statement of research interest, and one letter of reference to Frederic Isel, Associate Professor, frederic.isel@parisdescartes.fr. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position depends on the achievement of a governmental funding (2 years + possibility of 1-year prolongation).

Frederic Isel

Paris Descartes University

Institute of Psychology

Laboratory of Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

71, avenue Edouard Vaillant

F-92774 Boulogne Billancourt

frederic.isel@parisdescartes.fr

0033155205924

http://www.psycho.univ-paris5.fr/spip.php?article2113

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Sangay Wangmo

Administrative Assistant

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