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MAY 2011
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER MAY 2011
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER APRIL 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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II. SOCIETY NEWS
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Thank you for attending CNS 2011
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great meeting in San Francisco on
April 2-5, 2011. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
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.
Mark your calendar!
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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities
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Conference/Symposium/Event
Neuroinformatics 2011: Boston, Sept 4 - 6
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Neuroinformatics 2011: Boston, Sept 4 - 6
Note: Travel awards for students and postdocs are available!
INCF is an international organization devoted to advancing the field
of neuroinformatics. The annual INCF Congress provides a meeting place
for researchers in this emerging field. Neuroinformatics 2011 in
Boston will be the 4th Congress organized by INCF. The program
committee is headed by Mitsuo Kawato (ATR). Keynote speakers include:
• Terry Sejnowski, Salk Institute, UCSD
• Allan Jones, Allen Institute for Brain Science
• Kim "Avrama" Blackwell, George Mason University
• Ed Callaway, Salk Institute
• Shin Ishii, University of Kyoto
Workshops:
• Network principles derived from analysis and databasing of cortical
connectivity
• Advances in Computational Psychiatry
• Connectome integration across modalities
• Functional reconstruction of neural networks
For more information and to submit an abstract, please visit the
Congress web site at:
www.neuroinformatics2011.org
We look forward to seeing you!
- The Program and Local Organizing Committees of Neuroinformatics2011
David Kennedy
http://www.neuroinformatics2011.org
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Conference/Symposium/Event
fMRI Visiting Fellowship Programs: October, 2011
Functional MRI
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Massachusetts General Hospital
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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Conference/Symposium/Event
SPM8 Training in Boston & Chicago; General fMRI Training in Pittsburgh
General (2011Jun13 Pittsburgh); SPM8 Training (2011Jun20 Boston)
Neurometrika.org
Research Training and Software Training: Two
Upcoming Courses in Pittsburgh and Boston; Additional courses in Guangzhou and
Chicago.
Pittsburgh: FMRI in Clinical Research and Practice (**NEW PROGRAM**)
Course Code: 2011Jun13 Course Dates: June 13-17, 2011
Boston: SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators
Course Code: 2011Jun20 Course Dates: June 20-24, 2011
Neurometrika continues to offer week-long hands-on training in fMRI-based
research and data analysis.
The new program “Functional MRI in Clinical Research and Practice: Measurement,
Design and Analysis” will give clinical investigators an intensive introduction
to the issues associated with using functional MRI (and associated structural
MRI) in neuroscience studies associated with clinical research. Topics will
include the basic principles of MRI measurement, techniques for stimulus
presentation and response recording in high magnetic fields, basic statistical
methods, individual subject experimental design and analysis techniques, group
design and analysis techniques, clinical study design principles and guidelines
for reporting clinical neuroimaging studies. It is a basic program that is
suitable for all who may be using or conducting fMRI-based research with a
clinical orientation. It will cover all aspects of doing or using fMRI-based
research in clinical contexts EXCEPT hands-on computer training for a specific
analysis package (for which see the other Neurometrika offerings). This program
will be offered for the first time in Pittsburgh, June 13-17, 2011.
The popular “SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators” will be given in Boston
in June during the week immediately prior to the Organization for Human Brain
Mapping meeting in Quebec City. 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.
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
Pittsburgh; Jun 13-17, 2011; Basic Course: [NOTE: Two Weeks before OHBM in
Quebec City]
FMRI in Clinical Research and Practice
Boston; Jun 20-24, 2011; Intermediate Course:
SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators
Guangzhou, China; Jul 11-15, 2011; Intermediate Course:
SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators
Chicago; Sep 26 - 30, 2011; Intermediate/Advanced Course:
SPM8 and Network Analysis
Boston; Oct 10 - 14, 2011; Intermediate Course:
SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators
Boston; Oct 24 - 28, 2011; Advanced Course:
Network Analysis
Robert L. Savoy
admin@neurometrika.org
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Conference/Symposium/Event
TOP 10 FINALIST ILLUSIONS!
Neural Correlate Society
The Best Illusion of the Year Contest is happy
to announce that the TOP TEN illusions have been chosen!!
The Contest Gala will be on Monday, May 9th, 5pm, in the Philharmonic Center of
Arts (Naples Fl). The 2011 Contest Gala will be hosted by Peter Thompson!
Everybody is invited!!!
Who will the TOP THREE winners be??? That’s up to YOU! The audience will choose
them from the current TOP TEN list.
For more details, please visit our webpage: http://illusionoftheyear.com
2011 TOP TEN ILLUSION CONTESTANTS (alphabetical order): To see the illusions
themselves… you must come to the CONTEST!!!
“Illusions from rotating rings”, by Stuart Anstis & Patrick Cavanagh
"Grouping by Contrast", by Erica Dixon, Arthur Shapiro & Kai
Hamburger
"Fishbone Tactile Illusion", by Nakatani Masashi
“The Exchange of Features, Textures and Faces", by Arthur Shapiro &
Gideon Caplovitz
"Silencing awareness of change by background motion", by Jordan
Suchow
Title TBA, by Peter Tse, Patrick Cavanagh, David Whitney & Stuart Anstis
“Impossible Illusory Triangle”, by Christopher Tyler
“The more-or-less morphing face illusion”, by Rob van Lier & Arno Koning
“Mask of Love”, by Gianni Sarcone & Marie-Jo Waeber
Title TBA, by Mark Wexler
On behalf of the Neural Correlate Society,
Susana Martinez-Conde (Executive Producer, Best Illusion of the Year Contest)
Neural Correlate Society Executive Committee: Jose-Manuel Alonso, Stephen
Macknik, 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.
Susana Martinez-Conde
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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 Integrative Neuroimaging. The strong
scientific environment and outstanding equipment resources at NIH make this a
unique opportunity for an outstanding scientist. Minimum qualifications are a
doctoral degree, post-doctoral training, strong publication record, and
demonstrated expertise in analysis 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 bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia,
2) neurodevelopmental neuroimaging, and 3) neurochemical underpinnings of
higher cognitive function and dysfunction and 4) imaging genetics. 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.
Karen Berman, M.D.
C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.
NIMH/NIH
Building 10, Rm 3C209
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA
jasmins@mail.nih.gov
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Postdoctoral Position
fMRI Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Developmental Cognitive/Clinical Neuroscience
Clinical Neuroscience & Development Laboratory
Psychiatry
The Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center at The Institute of Living
The Clinical Neuroscience & Development Laboratory at the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center (www.nrc-iol.org/onrc_labs_cnd.asp) is seeking to fill a postdoctoral researcher position in the area of clinical/cognitive neuroscience. The postdoc will join a lab conducting research either of developmental changes in brain structure/function across early adolescence to young adulthood, or studies of how brain structure/function abnormality in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder to different genetic profiles. Ongoing work also involves other psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety, etc. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field, understanding of fMRI statistical methods and experimental design, and promising research experience. The ideal candidate will come from a doctoral program that has provided basic fMRI data analysis skills, theoretical understanding of cognitive neuroscience (especially ‘executive’ control abilities or reward system function), and working knowledge of Linux, and software used to conduct fMRI analyses (e.g., SPM, FSL, etc). The postdoc will have access to several large archival neuroimaging datasets, training in sophisticated data analysis techniques (i.e., independent component analysis, multi-modal analysis, etc.), and access to the center’s data collection and analysis resources (e.g., fMRI, sMRI, DTI, EEG, genotyping, neuropsychological assessment) with opportunities to develop their own program of research compatible with the lab mission. The Olin NRC is an established clinical neuroscience center affiliated with Yale University with over 50 faculty, postdocs and research assistants. Our mission is to conduct cutting-edge clinical and cognitive neuroscience research that ultimately can translate to psychiatric care. The Olin Center is located on the grounds of The Institute of Living / Hartford Hospital, providing access to thousands of psychiatric patients each year treated in numerous clinical programs. If interested, please send a statement of scientific interests, accomplishments and relevant skills, a CV, and contact information for at least 3 academic references to Dr. Michael C. Stevens. CNDLAB Director.
Michael C. Stevens, Ph.D.
Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center
The Institute of Living / Hartford Hospital
200 Retreat Avenue, Whitehall Building
Hartford, CT 06106
msteven@harthosp.org
http://www.nrc-iol.org/onrc_labs_cnd.asp
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Postdoctoral Position
ERP post-doc
Department of Psychology
Swarthmore College
The Department of Psychology at Swarthmore
College invites applications for a two-year position as postdoctoral research
fellow. The department seeks to hire an individual with experience in
event-related potentials (ERP) research to set up and maintain an ERP lab. The
ideal candidate should have completed a Ph.D. with graduate work that includes
training in behavioral experimental design and ERP and be interested in working
on collaborative research with students and faculty in the department.
Non-doctoral candidates with extensive ERP experience will also be considered
for the position. Candidates with interest in working on ERP research in
psycholinguistics, developmental psycholinguistics, or perception and attention
are particularly encouraged to apply, though candidates with interests in
social, clinical, or other areas of psychology involving ERP research will also
be actively considered. Salary is commensurate with NIH postdoctoral salary
guidelines. Ideally, the candidate would be available to start in the summer of
2011.
Swarthmore College is a small highly selective liberal arts college in
Southeastern Pennsylvania located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The
Department of Psychology seeks to provide undergraduate students with the
opportunity to be involved in professional level collaborative research. It is
anticipated that the research fellow position will provide opportunities for
authorship on research publications.
Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to excellence through
diversity in its educational program and employment practices and actively
seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional
qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more
inclusive society and world.
Inquiries and applications may be addressed to the search committee via
Professor Frank Durgin, of the Department of Psychology,
fdurgin1@swarthmore.edu. A cover letter, curriculum vita, and 3 letters of reference
are required.
Malathi Thothathiri
mthotha1@swarthmore.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Brain Imaging Postdoctoral Fellowship
Center for BrainHealth
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
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. UT Dallas strongly encourages applications from candidates who
would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty and administration.
Sarah Sprinkle
2200 West Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75235-5451
Sarah.Sprinkle@utdallas.edu
http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pbe110104
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Postdoctoral Position
Haptics & BCI Postdoctoral Fellowship
Center for BrainHealth
University of Texas at Dallas
A Postdoctoral research position is available
at Center for BrainHealth, in collaboration with the Erik Jonsson School of
Engineering and Computer Science, and the Virtual Reality Touch Lab at
Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. This position presents the
unparalleled opportunity to coordinate and develop a newly funded project on
virtual reality haptics, sensory integration & perception, and fine motor
integration 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)
* Background in single trial EEG analysis and Brain Computer Interface (BCI)
*Interest in perception sensory processing, motor learning, and the link to
emotions and cognition
*Familiarity with fMRI, and other physiological measures would be advantageous
*Background in matlab and programming codes, such as open GL and/or C++, would
be advantageous
*Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary highly collaborative research team
*Interest in translational research between neuroscience and clinical
populations
*Ability to interact with & encourage clinical participants in the research
studies is required
*Strong record & potential for scholarly productivity (specifically in
BCI).
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:
Alzheimers Disease (AD), Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD), Traumatic
Brain Injury (TBI), ADHD, Autism, Military and Former Military, as well as
healthy Aging, 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
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. UT Dallas strongly encourages applications from candidates who
would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty and administration.
Sarah Sprinkle
2200 West Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75235-5451
Sarah.Sprinkle@utdallas.edu
http://go.utdallas.edu/pbq100208
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Fitness Technology Centre for Brain Fitness The Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest
cognitive neuroscience
Rotman Research Institute
Baycrest
The Centre for Brain Fitness of Baycrest is
offering a scientific associate position in cognitive
neuroscience, working with Dr. Fergus Craik, Dr. Sylvain Moreno, and Dr. Brian
Levine in
collaboration with a team of researchers and technology development specialists
including other
scientists at the Rotman Research Institute, the Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied
Research Unit, MaRS
Discovery District and industry partners.
The projects will be primarily in software applications of neuroscience and
involve joining a team
working on the development of procedures to enhance cognitive abilities and
translate cognitive
theory into assessment and rehabilitation tools for various platforms.
The Centre for Brain Fitness supports behavioral, neuropsychological and
neuroimaging
research on memory, attention, and perception, and frontal lobe function,
including research
on changes in cognitive function that arise from brain damage, disease and/or
normal aging,
and the development of cognitive rehabilitation strategies. The Rotman Research
Institute
has state-of-the-art electroencephalography and magnetoencephalography
laboratories and a
research-dedicated Siemens 3 Tesla MRI in-house at Baycrest. It is expected that
the scientist
would conduct rehabilitation research that incorporates neuroimaging,
behavioral, and other
neuroscience methodologies.
The duration of the fellowship is two years, with the option of continuing for
a third year. Bursaries
are in line with the fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health
Research and include an
allowance for travel and research expenses. Applicants should have a Ph.D.,
M.D. or equivalent
degree and experience in psychology, neurology, or neuroscience research. The
starting date is
negotiable, but preferably by August 2011.
More information about the Centre for Brain Fitness, Cognitici, the Rotman
Research Institute and
the Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, including profiles of current
Scientists, can be found at
www. www.rotman-baycrest.on.ca
and at www.klaru-baycrest.on.ca,
respectively. .
The Centre for Brain Fitness welcomes applications from all qualified
individuals, including
members of visible groups, minorities, women, aboriginal persons, and persons
with disabilities.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents
will be given priority.
All staff have an obligation to contribute to maintaining a safe care
environment for
clients, families, and visitors and a safe work environment for staff,
students/researchers,
physicians and volunteers.
Applicants should submit a C.V. and relevant reprints, together with a cover
letter describing
current research interests and future research goals, and also arrange to have
three letters of
reference sent independently to Dr. Brian Levine, Rotman Research Institute,
Baycrest Center
for Geriatric Care, 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, Canada.
blevine@rotman-
baycrest.on.ca.
While Baycrest appreciates all applications to this position, only those
candidates that are selected
for an interview will be contacted. Thank you!
Brian Levine
bbuchsbaum@rotman-baycrest.on.ca
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Postdoctoral Position
LANGUAGE AND DEMENTIA POST-DOC OR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Center for Aphasia Research and Rehabilitation (CARR) at GU
Department of Neurology
Georgetown University
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral
fellow or Research Associate position in The Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab,
Center for Aphasia Research and Rehabilitation (CARR), Georgetown University.
The members of CARR, led by Dr. Rhonda Friedman, study language and
learning/memory function and dysfunction. Ongoing research projects include
investigations of experimental cognitive treatments for alexia and for anomia;
studies of semantic memory in dementia populations; eye movement studies of
normal and abnormal reading; learning paradigms in rehabilitation; explorations
into tele-rehab of language impairments; and prophylaxis and/or remediation of
cognitive deficits in early stage dementia. Methodologies include behavioral,
eye-tracking, fMRI and EEG studies of patients with dementia or post-stroke
aphasia, and normal controls.
Facilities available include a 3T fMRI scanner, eyetracker, EEG, tDCS, TMS.
Within the Department of Neurology, the lab maintains active collaborations
with behavioral/cognitive neurologists, a clinical neuropsychologist, and
members of GU’s Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging (CFMI).
Applicants must have a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, speech-language
pathology, psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, or a
related field. The ideal candidate will have experience with brain-damaged
populations; statistical proficiency; excellent oral and written communication
skills; and excellent computer skills.
Qualified candidates should submit a letter outlining scientific interests and
career goals, a CV, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent
to: AphasiaResearch@georgetown.edu
Position contingent upon funding.
Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Rhonda Friedman
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral position in computational modeling of music perception
Janata Lab
Center for Mind and Brain
University of California, Davis
A 1-year postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Petr Janata in the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California, Davis (http://atonal.ucdavis.edu). The project, funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF), involves the modeling of tonality perception and analyzing behavioral and functional neuroimaging data using the model. The position is envisioned for someone with a background in music information retrieval and an interest in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, or someone with a strong background in cognitive neuroscience and music who is interested in computational modeling. Excellent programming skills and experience with MATLAB are required. Interested applicants should send a statement of interest along with their CV, 1-3 representative publications, code samples, and contact information for three references to Dr. Petr Janata <pjanata@ucdavis.edu>. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2011, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2011.
Petr Janata
pjanata@ucdavis.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Fellowship
Departments of Neurology and Radiological Sciences
Vanderbilt University
Candidates are sought to fill a postdoctoral
position available at Vanderbilt University to carry out research in advanced
MR imaging and analysis in patients with Alzheimer’s and related pathology.
Projects focus on imaging and analysis of DTI, fMRI, ASL, and CEST at 3T and
7T.
Facilities dedicated to this research include two Philips 3T scanners, one
Philips 7T scanner, and a complement of fMRI and physiological monitoring
equipment.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, biophysics,
cognitive psychology, neuropsychology or a related discipline (including
neuroscience/neuroimaging) with experience in image analysis and neuroscience
knowledge. Programming skills in Matlab, Unix/Linux, FSL, and Freesurfer are
highly desired.
The position is available immediately and for a duration of two years.
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and names of three references
with phone numbers and email addresses.
Brandon Ally, PhD
Depts of Neurology, Psychology, & Psychiatry
brandon.ally@vanderbilt.edu
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/allylab
Manus Donahue, PhD
Depts of Radiology, Physics, & Psychiatry
mj.donahue@vanderbilt.edu
http://www.vuiis.vanderbilt.edu/
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Stanford University Functional Imaging in Neuropsychiatric Disorders (FIND) Lab
Functional Imaging in Neuropsychiatric Disorders Lab
Neurology and Neurological Sciences
Stanford University
Stanford’s FIND Lab (http://findlab.stanford.edu), under the direction of Michael Greicius, is seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow for a minimum two-year position. The fellowship will focus on (1) developing a deeper understanding of the genetic basis of functional brain networks in humans and (2) developing brain network imaging measures for the study of neuropsychiatric disorders. The fellow will work closely with Dr. Greicius in developing novel approaches to the analysis of functional brain networks through the study of several datasets including the Allen Institute’s Human Brain Atlas (http://human.brain-map.org), the ADNI dataset (http://adni.loni.ucla.edu), and several FIND Lab datasets. The ideal candidate will have a strong methods background in imaging genetics or related fields (neurogenetics, imaging, computational neuroscience) coupled with excellent writing skills. Extensive programming experience and/or expertise in classification algorithms would constitute additional advantages and could compensate for less experience in imaging genetics. MDs, PhDs, or MD/PhDs are all encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should email Dr. Greicius directly, greicius@stanford.edu , with a cover letter and CV. Qualified candidates will be asked to have 3 letters of reference forwarded to Dr. Greicius. The position can begin as early as May 1, 2011.
Dr. Michael Greicius
780 Welch Road, Suite 201
Stanford, CA 94304
greicius@stanford.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Electrophysiology of Multisensory Integration in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Saron Lab
Center for Mind & Brain, M.I.N.D. Institute
University of California Davis
A two-year NIMH-funded postdoctoral fellowship is available at the Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) to conduct behavioral and 128-channel EEG/ERP studies of uni- and multisensory processing of simple visual, auditory, and somatosensory events in children with and without autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The project will use a unique trisensory stimulator and advanced analytic approaches to electrophysiological data. Close collaborators include Drs. Susan Rivera, Yukari Takarae, and Sally Rogers. A Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field is required. Some experience with human EEG/ERPs is essential as is a strong interest in disorders of neurodevelopment in general and ASD in particular. The fellow will have an exciting opportunity to receive training combing the resources of the CMB and the M.I.N.D. Institute (http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/MINDInstitute/). Please email a CV, a statement of research background and interests, contacts of three references, and copies of relevant publications to cdsaron@ucdavis.edu.
Clifford Saron, PhD
UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain
267 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA 95618
USA
cdsaron@ucdavis.edu
4153079757
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/people/saron
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Position Available
Laboratory of Russell Epstein
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Russell Epstein at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania. Funding for this position comes from the Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center (SILC), an NSF-supported project that brings together researchers from several institutions and disciplines. The successful applicant will work on fMRI studies of spatial navigation, with the aim of understanding how large-scale environments are encoded in the human brain and how spatial representations vary with experience and navigational ability. Although the position is based at Penn, it is expected that the applicant will also forge collaborations with SILC faculty at other institutions, including Temple University, Northwestern, and the University of Chicago. Previous fMRI experience and some degree of computational/mathematical sophistication is desirable; a strong interest in spatial cognition is essential. The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience has recently moved into new facilities and is a lively, friendly, collaborative environment. Philadelphia is a vibrant, affordable, cosmopolitan city. To apply, send a brief statement of research interests, CV, and contact information for three references to Russell Epstein, epstein@psych.upenn.edu. The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Russell Epstein
epstein@psych.upenn.edu
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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, 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)
imaging genetics. Applicants with developmental imaging are especially
encouraged to apply. Familiarity with computational and statistical methods for
neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab, SPM, AFNI) confers an advantage but is
not absolutely required. 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
Karen Berman, M.D.
C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.
NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-1365
USA
jasmins@mail.nih.gov
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Postdoctoral Position
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN HUMAN BRAIN PLASTICITY
Lifelong Brain & Cognition Lab
Beckman Institute
University of Illinois
Applications are invited for a multi-year
fellowship position in human brain plasticity at the Beckman Institute,
University of Illinois. The successful applicant will have the
opportunity to play an important role in the interdisciplinary study of
human brain and cognitive plasticity in several funded research projects
including cognitive training in a complex video-game like environments and
fitness training with children and adults.
Essential skills include a thorough knowledge of functional MRI and
structural MRI techniques, good organizational abilities, as well as the
ability to work well in research teams. While this position requires technical
sophistication it is more suited for someone who is scientifically interested
in neuroplasticity and its relation to cognition, than someone with a strict
methods orientation. The successful applicant will hold a PhD; however
applications are also welcomed from current PhD students who will have
submitted their dissertations by June 1, 2011.
Salary will be in the range $44,000 to $50,000, depending on knowledge and
experience, and will come with health and other benefits at the University of
Illinois.
Please send applications (via e-mail) including cover letter, CV, the names and
addresses of three referees, in one pdf file, to the Principal Investigator, Dr
Art Kramer (a-kramer@illinois.edu <http://a-kramer
<http://a-kramer/> @illinois.edu <http://illinois.edu/> > ), Director of
the Beckman Institute. You are also welcome to call us at 1-217-244-8373 or email for
additional information (see: http://www.beckman.illinois.edu/index.aspx
and http://hpp.beckman.illinois.edu/
for more information on the Beckman Institute and our lab).
Art Kramer
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Postdoctoral Position
A MODEL FOR LINKING GENES, NEURAL SYSTEMS, AND SOCIAL PHENOTYPE
Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Post doctoral research scientist opening at the
Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience at the Salk Institute for Biological
Studies. Our collaborative team of researchers is investigating genetically
based disorders such as Williams and Down syndromes and autism, in an NIH
multi-disciplinary multi-site program project which forges links between
domains of cognition, brain structure and function, and molecular genetics. The
position involves working with a team of researchers in the design, analysis,
and write-up of neurocognitive research, and the integration of social and
cognitive data with the other projects. Previous experience in design and
analysis of on-line measures of processing, including Psychophysiology, ERP,
and statistical analysis is important. Position also involves supervising
research assistants, graduate and undergraduate students. For more information
on the lab research, see our website at http://www.lcn.salk.edu
(Position available immediately)
Position Requirements
Doctoral degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, or other
neuroscience-related field and strengths in statistical anaylsis is required.
Four or more years of research experience and peer-reviewed publications
preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with
developmentally delayed populations and a clinical background is considered a
plus.
The Salk Institute offers excellent benefits. Salary based on background and
research experience. For full consideration, qualified candidates should apply
by submitting a Letter of Research Interest, a current CV, names of three
references and publications to: The Salk Institute Human Resources Department -
JC 8237 10010 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037-1022 or by email:
jobs@salk.edu.
Ursula Bellugi
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience
10010 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037-1022
bellugi@salk.edu
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Research Assistant Position
Laboratory Manager
Laboratory of Neural Computation and Cognition
Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences
Brown University
Research Laboratory Manager Position Available
Laboratory of Neural Computation and Cognition
Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Job Description:
The Laboratory of Neural Computation and Cognition (directed by Dr. Michael
Frank) at Brown University is searching for an organized, motivated and skilled
individual to serve as a full-time laboratory manager. The lab’s research
focuses on learning, decision making and working memory processes and their
neural mechanisms. Primary duties will include managing all aspects of the
research, including day-to-day laboratory activities, scheduling and
administering behavioral testing, administrative duties including IRB protocol
preparations, software maintenance, and data analysis.
Minimum qualifications include:
· BA or BS degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, or a related
field.
· At least one (1) year of experience working in a research environment.
Experience with EEG or other cognitive neuroscience methods highly desirable.
· Excellent interpersonal / organizational / multi-tasking skills.
· Computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office). Proficiency with programming (MATLAB
or other), statistical software, experimental software (EPrime or other), and
Linux will be given preference.
· Proficient working with adults, clinical populations, caregivers, etc.
This job offers competitive salary (commensurate with experience), health
benefits, and a dynamic work environment where laboratory managers are treated
as colleagues. Position to begin as early as June 2011. A verbal two-year
commitment is required.
To apply, visit http://careers.brown.edu/
(job number F01362). In addition to filling out the application form, please
attach a resume, cover letter and the names and contact information for 2
references. Letters of recommendation from these references should be sent to
Dr. Michael Frank at michael_frank@brown.edu . Brown is an EO/EA/AA employer.
Michael Frank
michael_frank@brown.edu
4018636872
http://www.brown.edu/Research/Laboratory_of_Neural_Computation_and_Cognition/
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Research Assistant Position
Research Assistant in the Neural Bases of Speech and Lexical Processing
Blumstein lab
Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences
Brown University
A position in the neural bases of speech and
lexical processing is available. The research program focuses on event-related
fMRI to investigate neural systems underlying perception of the phonetic
categories of speech, mapping of sound structure to the lexicon, and
lexical-semantic processing. The position involves collecting and analyzing
data related to cognitive neuroscience experiments using functional MRI and
psychophysical techniques, and developing and implementing analysis procedures
for fMRI data. All work involves computer use, including Windows, UNIX, and OSX
platforms and knowledge of fMRI analysis programs (AFNI or SPM). Facilities
include a research dedicated 3T Siemens Trio MRI system located at Brown
University.
Candidates should have at least a B.A. or B.S. degree, an interest in language
research, and some experience either working with functional neuroimaging
including fMRI design and analysis or a strong computer science background.
Applications should be made online at http://careers.brown.edu
(job number is F01363). In addition to filling out the form, please attach a
resume and a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests and
the names and contact information for 3 references. Applications will be
reviewed until the position is filled.
Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Prof. Sheila Blumstein
Sheila_Blumstein@brown.edu
http://www.cog.brown.edu:16080/People/seb/
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Research Assistant Position
RA position available at the University of Pennsylvania
Hamilton Lab
Department of Neurology
School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
A full-time Research Assistant position is
available in Dr. Roy Hamilton's lab at the University of Pennsylvania's Center
for Cognitive Neuroscience. Research in the lab focuses on the use of
non-invasive brain stimulation to better understand the neural basis of
cognitive function in healthy subjects and the recovery of cognitive function
after stroke in patients. The lab uses a wide array of methodologies, including
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), transcranial magnetic stimulation
(TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), genotyping and
behavioral testing. Our investigations include both typical and atypical
(patient) populations.
Familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office, and experience with statistics
are desirable. Responsibilities include designing and implementing experiments,
data analysis, subject recruitment, and some administrative/IT work. A two-year
commitment is preferred, but not required. Interested parties should contact
Samuel Messing (smessing@sas.upenn.edu) with a statement of interest;
CV/resume; unofficial transcript; and contact information for three references.
Summer-only internships (both paid and unpaid, depending on the total number of
hours of commitment) are also available. Please send inquiries for details.
Samuel Messing
smessing@sas.upenn.edu
http://www.med.upenn.edu/lcns/
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Research Assistant Position
Research Assistant / Lab Manager
Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging Lab
Department of Psychology
Penn State
The Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging (CAN) Lab at Penn State is hiring a full time Research Assistant/Lab Manager. The lab employs both behavioral and neuroimaging methods, including diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and functional MRI (fMRI) to explore the interaction of cognitive and neural processes involved in cognitive control and episodic memory (including item memory, false memories and source memories). Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the recruitment of both young and older research participants, maintaining the participant database, behavioral testing and fMRI scanning, data processing and data analysis. Typically requires an Associate’s degree or higher (B.S. or B.A. preferred) preferably in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, biomedical engineering, or related fields plus one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate should also have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with programming skills (e.g., MATLAB), and analysis of fMRI data (e.g., SPM8) and other administrative skills (e.g., network administration) is a plus. Scanning will take place on a Siemen’s Magnetom Trio 3T scanner located at the Social and Life and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (SLEIC) on the Penn State campus (http://www.imaging.psu.edu/). Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of re-funding. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and the names/contact information of three professional references to Dr. Nancy Dennis at nad12@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled. Information on the CANLab can be found at http://canlab.psych.psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
Dr. Nancy Dennis
nad12@psu.edu
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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:
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Davis, CA 95616
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