June 2009

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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER JUNE 2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

I   Welcome to the Newsletter
II  Society News
III Announcements/Conferences
IV Positions Available
    -Faculty
    -Postdoctoral
    -Research Assistants  
    -Graduate Students
V Of Interest
                      

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I.    WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

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

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II. SOCIETY NEWS

We have 2008 Annual Meeting Programs.  If you are interested in purchasing one send us an email to cnsinfo@cogneurosociety.org requesting a copy.  They are $20 (US or International) and this includes shipping and handling.


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*III.  ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES*

Workshop for Women Graduate Students and Post-Docs (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Rice University

Rice University is sponsoring a workshop for senior women graduate students and post-docs who are interested in pursuing an academic career. The workshop, Negotiating the Ideal Faculty Position, (October 18-19, 2009), is designed to provide participants hands-on experience to enhance their knowledge of and ability to find the right faculty position.  The workshop includes women from psychology as well as from natural sciences and engineering.  For psychology applicants, preference will be given to women in cognitive neuroscience.
Through support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award, all travel, meals, and lodging costs will be provided for workshop participants.  Applications are due August 13.  The online application can be found at http://advance.rice.edu/negotiatingtheidealfacultyposition/form_intro.cfm
Topics Covered in Negotiating the Ideal Faculty Position Workshop
· Finding the right institutional fit
· Understanding what a search committee is looking for
· Putting together a successful faculty application
· Standing out in the interview
· Maximizing the impact of your interview seminar
· Negotiating a good start up package
· Finding out about the culture of the department & college
· Choosing good collaborators
· Obtaining funding
· Building your lab/research program
· Understanding the tenure process
· Balancing work and family


Contact Information:
Julia Amborski
Rice University
NSF ADVANCE PROGRAM - MS 105
Houston,  Texas 77251
jambor@rice.edu
http://advance.rice.edu/negotiatingtheidealfacultyposition/form_intro.cfm
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Neural Correlates of Object Recognition and Action Workshop (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Georgia Institute of Technology

We would like to formally announce the Neural Correlates of Object Recognition and Action Workshop to be hosted at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia on September 28-30, 2009.  A central goal of this meeting is to address questions related to what is needed to advance the field, and foster collaboration for high-impact research on recognition and action systems from basic to clinical research.  An exciting list of topics is being offered at this meeting.  Topics include:

Object recognition
Semantic processing
Skilled hand motor control
Perception in action
Limb Apraxia and Agnosia
Cognitive/Motor Rehabilitation

Speaker sessions will be chaired and talks presented by an international panel of experts in the field.  In addition to speaking sessions, experts will chair discussion panels to foster development of ideas related to the sessions of that day, and a final wrap-up panel to encourage dialogue in collaborative research with the attendants.  This is an exciting opportunity to ask the experts in the field focused questions about their research and what questions remain unanswered.  Specifics about the workshop and registration can be done at:

http://conferences.library.gatech.edu/ncora/index.php/ncora09/ncora09/

Do not hesitate to contact any member of the organizing committee if you have any questions.

We look forward to hosting you in Atlanta this September!

Best to you,

2009 Workshop Organizing Committee

Lewis A. Wheaton, Ph.D., Chair; Georgia Tech;  Lewis.wheaton@ap.gatech.edu

Laurel Buxbaum, Psy.D.;  Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute;  lbuxbaum@einstein.edu

Brenda Hanna-Pladdy, Ph.D.; University of Kansas Medical Center;  bhpladdy@kumc.edu

J. Chris Mizelle, Ph.D.; Georgia Tech;  Jcmizelle3@mail.gatech.edu



Contact Information:
Lewis Wheaton

law@gatech.edu
http://conferences.library.gatech.edu/ncora/index.php/ncora09/ncora09/

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Summer Course on Social Cognition at Cambridge, UK (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Social Neuroscience, Wellcome Trust School, Wellcome Trust, Hinxton, UK

Summer school on the Biology of Social Cognition.
Wellcome Center, Hinxton, UK
August 9 -August 16
Organizers: David Skuse & Ralph Adolphs
https://registration.hinxton.wellcome.ac.uk/display_info.asp?id=140


Contact Information:
Ralph Adolphs
HSS 228-77
Caltech
Pasadena, CA 91125
radolphs@hss.caltech.edu
https://registration.hinxton.wellcome.ac.uk/display_info.asp?id=140

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FACULTY POSITIONS

The SeniorBRAIN?™ Endowed Chair in Memory and Brain Health (Faculty Position)
Neuroscience, , University of South Carolina School of Medicine

The University of South Carolina invites applications for the Endowed Chair in Memory and Brain Health: SmartBRAIN?™ (www.seniorsmart.org). The SmartBRAIN?™ initiative will focus on developing methods to promote brain health and reduce the impact of age-associated diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and stroke. SmartHOME?®, SmartWHEELS?®, and SmartBRAIN?™ comprise SeniorSMART?™, a South Carolina Center for Economic Excellence (www.sccoee.org) that is being developed among three academic partners (Clemson University, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina) and two hospital systems (Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center and Palmetto Health). The SmartBRAIN?™ initiative will work closely with the Brain Imaging Center of Economic Excellence (www.bicoee.org). The SmartBRAIN?™ Endowed Chair will be based in the USC School of Medicine at the rank of associate professor or professor, with opportunity for joint appointment in other academic units at the University of South Carolina and its partners.
The successful applicant will have an MD and/or Ph.D. degree, have a demonstrated track record in interdisciplinary scholarly productivity, and programmatic support from competitive extramural funding sources. Extensive experience in the broad field of neuroscience is essential. Familiarity with the mechanisms for enhancing research value through economic development (e.g. intellectual property, interaction with relevant businesses, translational research activities, etc.) is an important attribute that will build on the South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence Program.
Further information is on the Web site, www.seniorsmart.org. Address specific inquiries to G. Paul Eleazer, MD, Chair of Search Committee for SmartBRAIN?™.
How to apply:  All applications should be submitted electronically to smartbrain@uscmed.sc.edu. Applications should include a) a curriculum vitae, b) a list of 3–5 references, and c) a letter summarizing applicant qualifications, current research activities and interests, potential or realized economic value of their research, and the candidate’s qualifications to exert a leadership role.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisionsfor qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.


Contact Information:
Dawn Bruce

dawn.bruce@uscmed.sc.edu
www.seniorsmart.org
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STAFF SCIENTIST NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH POSITION (Faculty 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 F. Berman, M.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 4C101; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. 
Phone: (301) 496-7603; FAX: (301) 496- 7437.
E-mail: karen.berman@nih.gov.

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Contact Information:
Karen F. Berman, M.D.
NIH
Building 10,
Rm 4C101; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA.  Phone: (301) 496-7603; FAX: (301) 496-7437

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Post-Doctoral Researcher, UCSF Memory and Aging Center (Faculty Position)
Memory and Aging Center, Neurology, University of California, San Francisco

The UCSF Memory and Aging Center (MAC) seeks a post-doctoral fellow as part of a research program investigating the neuroanatomic substrates of social and emotional cognition (empathy, self-awareness, moral reasoning, etc).  The fellow will coordinate data collection tasks, including recruiting subjects out of the larger MAC subject pool and performing face-to-face tests of cognition, personality, social, and emotional functioning in healthy older adults and patients with various neurodegenerative diseases.  Under the supervision of the primary investigator (Dr. Rankin), the fellow will also take a leading role in research design, analysis, and publication of data.  Candidates should have an interest in all aspects of clinical research, including testing behaviorally disordered patients, scientifically rigorous design of observational studies, methods of data management and analysis (e.g, SAS statistical programming, voxel-based morphometry of structural MRI scans, functional MRI analysis), and publication/presentation of research findings.  See http://memory.ucsf.edu for MAC website.
Qualifications:
Ph.D in psychology, neuroscience, or related area is required, and relevant experience performing clinical research tasks and testing cognitively impaired patients is preferred. This fellowship involves a minimum one year, full-time commitment, and is designed for individuals interested in pursuing an academic career in neuropsychology or clinical neuroscience.
If you wish to receive applications by mail, please include address here:
email only:  krankin@memory.ucsf.edu

Contact Information:
Dr. Kate Rankin
350 Parnassus Ave
STE 502
San Francisco, CA
94117-1207
krankin@memory.ucsf.edu
Memory.UCSF.edu

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS

Postdoctoral Research: Perception and Cognitive Neuroscience (Postdoctoral Position)
Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a one-year (renewable up to several years) postdoctoral fellowship to conduct research on the neural basis of auditory and visual perception in healthy individuals and in individuals with schizophrenia. Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Neuroscience, and have published (or had accepted) research in one or more of these areas, with particular expertise and continuing interest in using psychophysical and/or non-invasive brain measurement techniques to understand mechanisms of perception and cognition. The salary range begins at approximately $36,000 annually, depending on years since Ph.D. according to the NIH post-doctoral scale. The ideal candidate will have experience carrying out research using some combination of psychophysical, ERP, MEG, structural MRI, and functional MRI techniques, using software such as Matlab/EEGLAB, Presentation, and BESA. Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled, and the position may begin as early as the Fall of 2009. Apply online at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu by submitting a detailed letter of interest, a detailed curriculum vita including a list of references, and relevant scholarly publications. For specific questions regarding the position, contact Dr. Joel Snyder at Joel.Snyder@unlv.edu. Information about the laboratory is available at http://faculty.unlv.edu/jsnyder/home.html. ; EEO/AA Employer

Contact Information:
Joel Snyder
Department of Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway- Mail Stop 5030
Las Vegas, NV  89154-5030
joel.snyder@unlv.edu
http://psychology.unlv.edu/html/snyder.html
 
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Functional Imaging of Eye Movements in Aging and MCI (Postdoctoral Position)
Boxer Lab, Memory and Aging Center (Dept. of Neurology), University of California, San Francisco

Eye movements, in conjunction with neuropsychological testing, may help predict or describe physiological changes in the brain that may contribute to cognitive decline as people age.  Our research group uses a combination of oculomotor measurements, neuropsychological testing, and imaging techniques (including structural and functional MRI) to study normal aging and neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. We investigate network changes that may predict cognitive decline in normal elderly or may reflect treatment effects in neurodegenerative dementias..

We're looking for a  postdoctoral fellow to join our group to spearhead the fMRI studies. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD? (and/or MD) in cognitive neuroscience or a related field and have experience with fMRI and/or MEG.

Resources include: a dedicated oculomotor laboratory with three eye trackers and a new state-of the art 3T Siemens MR scanner with MR compatible eye tracker optimized for fMRI studies. The Memory and Aging Center at UCSF is a highly collaborative environment with multiple large normal aging and dementia cohorts available to support research studies.

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Adam Boxer by sending a letter of interest, CV and references to aboxer@memory.ucsf.edu  (website: www.memory.ucsf.edu).   The position is cosponsored by Dr. Adam Gazzaley.


Contact Information:
Adam Boxer
Department of Neurology
University of California, San Francisco
Box 1207
San Francisco, CA 94143-1207
aboxer@memory.ucsf.edu
memory.ucsf.edu

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Postdoctoral Associate Position in Functional Neuroimaging (Postdoctoral Position)
Computational Psychiatry Unit, Chiu Lab, Department of Neuroscience, Baylor College of Medicine

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the lab of Dr. Pearl Chiu (http://pchiu.cpu.bcm.edu) in the newly established Computational Psychiatry Unit, Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX.  Projects in the lab use fMRI to examine the neurobiology of human reward-processing and social decision-making using methods adapted from experimental economics, behavioral & computational neuroscience, and psychology.  For interested candidates, the lab provides many opportunities to examine how these processes may be perturbed and rehabilitated in psychiatric populations including PTSD, substance abuse, and depression.

Our membership in the CPU provides full access to outstanding infrastructure, including five research-dedicated Siemens 3T scanners.  The successful candidate will play a lead role in highly collaborative multidisciplinary scientific efforts within the CPU.

Minimum requirements for the position include a 1) PhD? in cognitive or computational neuroscience, experimental economics, engineering, psychology, or a related field; 2) facility with signal processing or computational/quantitative methods.  Please forward a letter of interest, CV, and three references.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will end when the position is filled.  Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Baylor College of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Contact Information:
Julie Brovko, Research Coordinator
Computational Psychiatry Unit
Departments of Neuroscience & Psychiatry
Baylor College of Medicine
jbrovko@cpu.bcm.edu
http://cpu.bcm.edu
 
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Three post-doctoral positions available at Georgia Tech  (Postdoctoral Position)
Psychology, Center for Advanced Brain Imaging, Georgia Institute of Technology

Three post-doctoral positions are available in the Georgia Tech Department of Psychology (Atlanta, GA). Prospective hires will join a research team headed by Chris Rorden (www.mricro.com), and the new GSU/GT Center for Advanced Brain Imaging with its Siemens 3T Trio scanner. The lab focuses on language and spatial perception and the consequences of brain injury. This research relies on a range of methodologies such as functional MRI, lesion-symptom mapping, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The center is centrally located in Atlanta. Although the start date for each of the three positions is set for 8/2009, an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Salaries will be commensurate with experience and previous scholarship. The ideal applicants for these positions will work as a part of a research team as well as have the chance to initiate and carry out independent projects. Applicants should submit a CV, statement-of-purpose, and a list of three references to Chris Rorden (crorden6@mail.gatech.edu).

Location:  Psychology
Job #: ** Hiring Range: $44,160 to $55,230

Duties: A post-doctoral scientist is being sought to conduct research that will help reveal how the brain's right hemisphere helps perceptual processing, in support of the NIH funded grant Dissociating Components of the Attentional Network in Neglect R01NS054266, under the direction of Dr Christopher Rorden. Primary roles include working with individuals who have suffered brain injury, as well as inducing temporary brain disruption in healthy adults using transcranial magnetic stimulation.

The abstract for the reserch project is as follows: Brain damage following stroke affects many Americans, having a major impact on quality of life and the ability to carry out activities of daily life. To minimize the human and economic impact of stroke, the factors that predict recovery and successful rehabilitation need to be understood. Visual neglect is a common consequence of brain damage to the right hemisphere, and the presence of this symptom (or syndrome) is a major predictor of poor clinical outcomes. Visual neglect is a clinical deficit of attention, in which the person fails to notice, or to respond to items opposite the lesion. So a person with a stroke to the right hemisphere may eat from only the right hand side of their plate, ignoring the food on the left, or may shave only the right side of their face, and so on. Neglect has been studied for many years, in part for its major clinical significance, but also because it has the potential to provide insight into brain mechanisms of attention. The most common, severe and enduring neglect follows damage to the right hemisphere, leading to neglect of the left. The presence of right neglect is more controversial, and of lesser clinical significance. For these reasons, the present study is confined to studies of left neglect due to right hemisphere damage. The two most fundamental questions about neglect remain unanswered, and the subject of deep controversy in the scientific literature. Simply stated, these are: what is the nature of the deficit? and what are the key areas of brain damage that cause neglect? We propose a simple theoretical framework for answering these questions and providing rapprochement for the divergent views of attention. We propose that visual neglect is a complex syndrome that is nonetheless dissociable into sets of deficits that result from damage to, or dysfunction of, four regions of the cortex. These four cortical regions represent discreet, yet interconnected modules in the attentional network of the brain. The intraparietal sulcus is a region involved in determining the global structure of items, and responding to them; damage to this region is associated with bias on the line bisection task. The temporal operculum and insula (a region often referred to as superior temporal gyrus) is involved in orienting to items; damage to this region will lead to errors on the line cancellation task. The temporoparietal junction is involved in assigning salience to items; damage to this region will lead to visual extinction - a failure to report items in the impaired visual field only if there are items in the good field. Finally the frontal eye fields are regions primarily concerned with perceptual inhibition; damage to this region will lead to increased distractibility. We propose that the controversies over the core areas and symptoms are due to variability in sampling patients with damage to these four systems. The present study tests these predictions by converging use of neuropsychology, functional MRI, and transcranial magnetic stimulation in normal observers.


Preferred qualifications

This research requires working with medical resonance imaging (MRI), monitoring behavioral performance of stroke patients and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Experience with these skills is preferred, but not required. In addition, prior experience with brain imaging analysis tools such as SPM and FSL are helpful.

Minumum qualifications

Required skills include the ability to effectively communicate with subjects, investigators, and research team members. This job requires testing and helping with MRI scanning of medically stable elderly individuals. Therefore, the applicant should be physcially able to help individuals get in and out of the scanner, and not have any medical implants that preclude entry into the scanner bay (e.g. pacemaker, cochlear implant).


Education: The successful applicant will have a MD, PhD? in field related to brain sciences.

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Location:  Psychology
Job #: ** Hiring Range: $44,160 to $55,230

Duties: A post-doctoral scientist is being sought to conduct research that will help reveal how the brain's left hemisphere helps language processing, in support of the NIH funded grant A Unified Neuroanatomical Model of Speech Production and Perception: Implications R01DC009571, supervised by Dr Christopher Rorden and Julius Fridriksson. Primary role for this position focuses on inducing temporary brain disruption in healthy adults using transcranial magnetic stimulation. However, this individual may also help in testing individuals who have suffered brain injury and helping conduct functional magnetic resonance (fMRI) scans.

The abstract for the reserch project is as follows: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Apraxia of speech (AOS) and conduction aphasia are commonly caused by left hemisphere stroke and often severely affect speech production. Although the clinical profile involved in these disorders is different, the most effective methods for managing them are unclear and many patients with AOS or conduction aphasia show limited recovery despite intensive treatment. We suggest that the underlying impairment in both AOS and conduction aphasia is poorly understood and propose a new framework for characterizing both disorders. Building on our previous research as well as the latest models of speech perception and production, this project will examine the neural bases of AOS and conduction aphasia. The result should be increased understanding of normal and disordered speech/language processing as well as offer new insights into rehabilitation of these two poorly understood disorders. Although the critical lesion locations associated with AOS and conduction aphasia have been controversial, recent studies suggest that damage to Broca's area and the left posterior inferior parietal lobe cause AOS and conduction aphasia, respectively. Along with others, our research has identified Broca's area as playing a role in not only the production of speech but also in the visual perception of others' speech motor movements. Similarly, recent studies (including our own) suggest that the left posterior inferior parietal lobe plays a critical role in speech processing as an interface between auditory speech and motor speech output. These findings suggest that individuals with AOS and conduction aphasia have an impaired speech perception component that may negatively affect recovery efforts aimed at improving speech production. Although this previous research has important theoretical and practical implications for understanding the neural basis of human communication as well as the nature of AOS and conduction aphasia, further study of this issue is imperative. This project will involve testing of a large group of stroke patients with left hemisphere damage as well as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to examine the effect of permanent (brain damage in stroke patients) and transient (TMS in normal participants) cortical interruption on speech processing. The long-term goals of this research are to better understand the neural bases of AOS and conduction aphasia. Treatments aimed at improving speech production in patients with AOS or conduction aphasia have traditionally proceeded with the assumption that speech perception is intact in both disorders. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the relationship between impaired speech production and perception in AOS and conduction aphasia. As a result, future treatments of thes frustrating and recovery resistant disorders can be greatly improved. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: Apraxia of speech (AOS) and conduction aphasia are stroke related speech impairments which are extremely resistant to behavioral therapy, even when intensive treatment is applied. The purpose of this research is to study the underlying brain damage and impairment associated with AOS and conduction aphasia. As a result of this research, we will be able to study how stroke patients with AOS or conduction aphasia can be better rehabilitated to maximize their potential for recovery.


Preferred qualifications

This research requires working with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Secondary aims require experience with medical resonance imaging. Experience with these skills is preferred, but not required. In addition, prior experience with brain imaging analysis tools such as SPM and FSL are helpful.

Minumum qualifications

Required skills include the ability to effectively communicate with subjects, investigators, and research team members.

Education: The successful applicant will have a MD, PhD? in field related to brain sciences.

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Location:  Psychology
Job #: ** Hiring Range: $44,160 to $55,230

Duties: A post-doctoral scientist is sought to conduct magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies. This position is desgined to support young investigators are the Georgia State/Georgia Tech Center for Advanced Brain Imaging in its remit to expand our knowledge of the brain and mind. While this individual will be under the direct supervision of Dr Christopher Rorden, the primary aim is to help other senior scientists at Georgia State and Georgia Tech translate their research paradigms for investigation using MRI.

Minumum qualifications

As this position involves working with various labs, it offers the potential for a major scientific impact and co-authorship on a large number of papers. However, as many of the collaborators do not have extensive experience with MRI, the successful applicant should have a clear understanding of MRI experimental design and data analysis. Potential techniques include diffusion imaging, lesion mapping, brain morphometry, and functional MRI. Experience with a brain imaging analysis tool such as FSL, SPM or BrainVoyager? is required. Required skills include the ability to effectively communicate with subjects, investigators, and research team members.

Education: The successful applicant will have a MD, PhD? in field related to brain sciences.

Contact Information:
Christopher Rorden
654 Cherry Street NW
GA Tech
School of Psychology
Atlanta, GA, 30332-0170
crorden6@mail.gatech.edu
www.mricro.com
 
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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION - COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE (Postdoctoral Position)
Radiology and Institute for Neural Computation, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

We are seeking applications for a position in the laboratories of Dr. Harrington (Radiology) and Dr. Poizner (Institute for Neural Computation) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).  Join the outstanding UCSD academic environment for cognitive neuroscience.  Our collaborative group of psychologists, neuroscientists, geneticists, and neuroimaging experts are studying neurobiological mechanisms of learning.  The position offers an exciting opportunity for a multidisciplinary research experience in the areas of cognition, movement, learning, neuroimaging (simultaneous fMRI and EEG), and imaging genetics.  The resources provide ample opportunity for the development of innovative research and a broad cognitive neuroscience experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic scientist able to work both independently and in a team. The full-time position is for 1 year, with the possibility of annual extensions up to five years.  The candidate should hold a Ph.D. by the starting date, and have a strong background in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, fMRI, EEG, or a related field.  The candidate will be engaged in designing, programming, running, and analyzing experiments with simultaneous EEG-fMRI acquisition, and in writing scientific papers and grants.  Training in some techniques is available.  The position is available for start beginning in August of 2009.

Direct inquiries (cover letter describing interests, CV, and names/email addresses of three references) to: dharrington@ucsd.edu (858-552-8585 ext. 7851) or hpoizner@ucsd.edu (858-822-6765).


Contact Information:
Deborah L. Harrington
VA San Diego Healthcare System (116A-13)
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161

dharrington@ucsd.edu

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POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN THE DIVISION OF COGNITIVE NEUROSCI (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Electrophysiology Laboratory, Cognitive Neuroscience, NY Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University Medical Center

The Cognitive Electrophysiology Laboratory in the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience at New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University Medical Center has a postdoctoral position available. The position is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Aging, which deals with cognitive aging, executive and memory function using event related brain potentials and behavioral measures. Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Cognitive Neuroscience, and have published (or had accepted) research in one of these areas. The ideal candidate will have had experience carrying out research using a combination of ERP and behavioral methods, with software such as Matlab, Presentation, EEGLAB, C++, and BESA. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills, be highly motivated, and able to communicate effectively and work in a team-oriented environment. The appointment can begin as early as July, 2009. Salary is commensurate with experience with excellent fringe benefits. Written application should be accompanied by 1) a letter describing research interests, explicit description of skills and experience; 2) curriculum vitae and representative reprints; and 3) letters of reference and telephone numbers from three professionals with whom you have worked. For further information contact David Friedman, Ph.D., Cognitive Electrophysiology Laboratory, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Unit 6, 1051 Riverside Drive, New York City, New York 10032. Telephone: 212-543-5476; e-mail: df12@columbia.edu

Contact Information:
David Friedman, Ph.D.
1051 Riverside Drive - Unit 6
df12@columbia.edu
http://cepl.nyspi.org/

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fMRI Postdoc: Scene Perception and Spatial Navigation (Postdoctoral Position)
Epstein Lab, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania

A NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship is available in Dr. Russell Epstein’s cognitive neuroscience laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA, USA).  The successful applicant will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study the neural underpinnings of visual scene perception, place recognition, and spatial navigation. Previous experience with advanced fMRI data analysis techniques such as multi-voxel pattern analysis is a plus, although applicants who lack such experience but have excellent computational, analytical, or statistical skills will be considered.  A Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science or related field is required, as is a well-established record of research productivity. The University of Pennsylvania has a large and diverse cognitive neuroscience community, including a 3T magnet and extensive resources for fMRI research.  The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience is a lively, friendly, collaborative environment.  To apply, send CV, a brief statement of research experience/interests, 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.

Contact Information:
Russell Epstein
Dept. of Psychology
University of Pennsylvania
3720 Walnut St.
Philadelphia PA 19104
epstein@psych.upenn.edu
http://wernicke.ccn.upenn.edu/epstein_web/
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Translational Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory , M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California – Davis

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory, directed by Dr. Tony J. Simon. The successful candidate will develop a research program in the context of ongoing NIH funded projects on neurocognitive impairments in children with neurodevelopmental disorders.  Methods include cognitive process analysis and structural, functional and diffusion MRI studies. Studies involving the development of interventions are planned in the near future also.

The M.I.N.D. Institute is a multidisciplinary research institute focused exclusively on studies of neurodevelopmental disorders and UC Davis is a leader in Cognitive Neuroscience.

We seek candidates with strong cognitive, developmental, or cognitive neuroscience training and with some experience of neuroimaging.

For more information visit http://cabil.mindinstitute.org or contact Tony J. Simon, Ph.D. by phone (916-703-0407) or e-mail (tjsimon@ucdavis.edu) or e-mail application (CV, Statement of Interests and 3 letters of references).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact Information:
Tony J. Simon Ph.D.

tjsimon@ucdavis.edu
http://cabil.mindinstitute.org

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MULTIMODAL MRI IN AUTISM (Postdoctoral Position)
Brain Development Imaging Laboratory , Department of Psychology, San Diego State University

The Brain Development Imaging Laboratory (BDIL) is offering one NIH-funded postdoctoral position in multimodal functional and anatomical MRI. Research will apply fMRI, functional connectivity MRI, diffusion-tensor imaging, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and structural MRI techniques to the study of children with autism spectrum disorders and typically developing children. Additional techniques include eye-tracking. BDIL (www.sci.sdsu.edu/bdil) closely cooperates with several MR physics and other groups at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and has full access to the UCSD Center for Functional MRI (http://fmri.ucsd.edu/), which houses two research-dedicated 3T human scanners.

Applicants should have experience in functional MRI (data acquisition, processing, statistics). Additional experience in the study of children (especially autism) or expertise in other MRI modalities (fcMRI, DTI, MRS), neuropsychological testing, or programming will be relevant, but is not indispensable.

Please e-mail CV, Research Statement, reprints, and 2-3 letters to Ralph-Axel Müller at: amueller@sciences.sdsu.edu.

Contact Information:
Ralph-Axel Müller
6363 Alvarado Ct. #225E
San Diego, CA 92120
amueller@sciences.sdsu.edu
www.sci.sdsu.edu/bdil
 

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS: the COEDUCA Consolider Ingenio 2010  (Postdoctoral Position)

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS: the COEDUCA Consolider Ingenio 2010 consortium offers 4 postdoctoral positions.


The “Cognition and Education” CONSOLIDER INGENIO 2010 consortium offers 4 postdoctoral positions, each of them for 2 years, including a renewal for another 2 years (four years in total) to work in a stimulating interdisciplinary working environment on Cognitive Neuroscience and Education. Most of the experiments will involve school aged children. Prior experience of work with children will be helpful.

1 postdoctoral position is available to conduct ERP and/or fMRI studies on individual differences in temperament, attention abilities, and emotional self-regulation at the University of Murcia (Murcia, Spain. www.um.es) under the supervision of Luis Fuentes. Prior experience with ERPs and/or fMRI is required.

1 postdoctoral position is available to conduct ERP and/or fMRI studies on reading at the Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain. www.bcbl.eu) under the supervision of Manuel Carreiras. Prior experience with ERPs and/or fMRI is required.

1 postdoctoral position is available to conduct ERP and/or fMRI studies on text comprehension at the University of Granada (Granada, Spain. www.ugr.es ) under the supervision of Maria Teresa Bajo. Prior experience with ERPs is required.

1 postdoctoral position is available to coordinate and design videogames for training attention, word reading, and text comprehension in children at the University of La Laguna (Tenerife, Spain. www.ull.es) under the supervision of Juan E. Jimenez. Prior experience with the design of educational videogames is required.


We are looking for experimental scientists with a background in
psycholinguistics and/or cognitive neuroscience and/or education or neighbor areas.


Candidates should have a strong publication track record according to their research experience.

Applications should include:
(i) a curriculum vitae.
(ii) a list of publications.
(iii) two letters of recommendation.
(iv) examples of published work.
(v) a cover letter describing research interests.

For more information about the positions and how to apply please check the web page www.bcbl.eu/consolider  and click on JOB OFFERS.

If you need further information, please contact (info@bcbl.eu).

Deadline: June 30th 2009


Contact Information:
Manuel Carreiras

mcarreir@ull.es
www.bcbl.eu/consolider

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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING (Postdoctoral Position)
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 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 edicine, radiology or other relevant field. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team using neuroimaging to study genetic and neurochemical mechanisms of normal cognitive function as well as dysfunction in neuropsychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, those with genetic sources of cognitive dysfunction (e.g. Williams syndrome), and other conditions such as normal aging. Possible research areas include 1) neurofunctional substrate of higher cognitive function, particularly working memory and frontal lobe, 2)neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia, 3) neurodevelopmental neuroimaging, and 4) neurochemical underpinnings of higher cognitive function and dysfunction. Familiarity with computational and statistical methods for neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab?, SPM, AFNI) confers an advantage but is not absolutely required. Applicants with developmental imaging are especially encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to:
Karen Berman, M.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 4C101; 9000, Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 496-7603; karen.berman@nih.gov.

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Contact Information:
Karen Berman, M.D.
NIH Building 10, Rm 4C101; 9000, Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-
1365 USA. (301) 496-7603

karen.berman@nih.gov

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Postdoc in Human Electrophysiology (Postdoctoral Position)
Neural Dynamics Laboratory, Research Service and Dept. of Psychiatry, VA Boston Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School

The Neural Dynamics Laboratory of the VA Boston Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow. We study the relationships between oscillatory brain dynamics and visual/auditory processing (perception, selective attention, and interhemispheric interaction) in healthy individuals and individuals with schizophrenia. We employ high-density EEG, and collaborate with other labs in the Boston area on MRI/DTI and MEG. The position is supported by VA and NIH grants and is for 2-3 years. US citizenship or permanent resident status is required.

Contact Information:
Kevin Spencer, Ph.D.
VA Boston Healthcare System
Research 151C
150 S. Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02130
kevin_spencer@hms.harvard.edu


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Spatial Cognition and Language (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Neurology/Neuroscience Laboratory, Neurology and Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania

Receiving applicants for post-doctoral position to investigate spatial thought and language. Theoretical background in spatial cognition and/or language is important. Technical skills and experience conduction fMRI is highly desirable. The post doc will work with a multi-disciplinary team and participate  activities of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience. Send statement of interest and 2 letters of recommendation electronically.

Contact Information:
Anjan Chatterjee
3 West Gates
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
anjan@mail.med.upenn.edu
http://ccn.upenn.edu/~chatterjee/chat_lab.html

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Cognitive Neuroimaging of Music (Postdoctoral Position)
Laboratory of Development and Motor Learning, Department of Psychology, University of Geneva

A new and exciting research project to investigate behavioral, neuro-functional and neuro-anatomical correlates of experience dependant music perception will be conducted by Dr. Clara James. Motivated individuals are invited to apply for a three-year postdoctoral position (available from 01-10-2009) at the Department of Psychology at the University of Geneva (Switzerland). Imaging modalities that will be applied include functional MRI, structural MRI, diffusion MRI (DTI/DSI) and EEG to study brain functional and structural plasticity arising from music-related expertise in adults.
Neuroscience is a key research priority of the University of Geneva and important facilities have been put into place. Working conditions are excellent.
Applicants are required to have proven experience in fMRI and/or the application of DTI/DSI in the field of cognitive neuroscience. Interest in music is an advantage but not mandatory. Salary starts at about 68K CHF, with an annual increase of 3.4K CHF.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to Clara James (Clara.James at unige.ch). Applications including a CV with a list of publications, a statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of at least two referees should be addressed to: Clara.James at unige.ch, Laboratory of Development and Motor Learning, Uni Mail, 40 Bd du Pont-d’Arve, CH-1211, Genève 4, Switzerland (Tel. : 022-3799264, Fax : 022-3799229).


Contact Information:
Clara James
Uni Mail, 40 Bd du Pont-d'Arve
CH-1211, Genève 4, Switzerland
Tel. : 022-3799264
Fax : 022-3799229
Clara.James@unige.ch


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Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience of Language (Postdoctoral Position)
Functional Neuroimaging of Language, Department of Psychology, Penn State University

A two-year postdoctoral scholar position is available immediately in the Department of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University. The applicant is expected to have a Ph.D. in one or any combination of the following research areas: cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistics, or linguistics. The applicant should have experience in
functional neuroimaging, particularly fMRI, and in its application to the study of cognitive and linguistic processes.  The successful candidate will join the Brain, Language, and Computation Lab in the Department of Psychology, and will also be affiliated with the Center for Language Science (CLS), Social, Life, and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (SLEIC), and the expanding PSU
neuroscience and neuroimaging research community. Salary will be competitive (on an NIH postdoc pay scale, approximately $36,900-$43,000 annually), and commensurate with qualification and experience. Electronic submission of materials strongly preferred.  Please send CV, a 200-word description of research interests and experience, and three names of referees to Ping Li at pul8@psu.edu.  Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Contact Information:
Ping Li
Ping Li, Department of Psychology, 614 Moore Building,University Park, PA  16802.
pul8@psu.edu
http://cogsci.psu.edu

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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF LANGUAGE (Postdoc Position)
Brain Cognition and Language Lab, Department of Biology - Concentration in Neurobiology, University of Texas at San Antonio

The Brain Cognition and Language lab at the University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the area of cognitive neuroscience of language.  The research emphasis will be in understanding adult real time language comprehension.  The primary techniques used are behavioral response time measures and Event Related Potentials (ERP).  The lab has also recently acquired a state-of-the-art eye-tracking system. Dr. Nicole Wicha is head of the lab, as well as Chief of the ERP lab at the Research Imaging Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where a variety of imaging techniques are available, including PET, fMRI and TMS.  Dr. Wicha is an Assistant Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience, and received her PhD? in Cognitive Science in 2002 from the University of California at San Diego, under the mentorship of Marta Kutas and Elizabeth Bates.

Dr. Wicha's lab has several active research lines, many with a bilingual focus, including comprehension of language switches, influences of L1 on L2 comprehension, and the basis of bilingual arithmetic, as well as more general questions, such as understanding the predictive nature of sentence comprehension, uncovering interactions between different levels of language processing and the intersection between language and other aspects of cognition.  Dr. Wicha also collaborates extensively with researchers ranging in interests from adolescent ADHD to emotional face processing to addiction.

Applicants must have a PhD? and a strong background in the cognitive psychology or neuroscience of language, or related fields, as well as statistics and experimental design.  Experience with ERP, EEG or other neuroimaging methodologies and analyses is preferable. Proficiency in Spanish, or other language, is beneficial.

This position is available immediately, and will be funded by NICHD SC1 HD060435.  Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines. UTSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment. Women, members of under-represented minority groups and individuals with physical disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For further information please contact Dr. Wicha.  To apply please send a CV, statement of research interests and 3 letters of references to:
Nicole Y. Y. Wicha, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249

Nicole.Wicha@UTSA.edu
(210) 458-7013
http://www.bio.utsa.edu/faculty/wicha.html

Contact Information:
Nicole Wicha
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
nicole.wicha@utsa.edu
http://www.bio.utsa.edu/faculty/wicha.html

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Neural Mechanisms of Cognitive and Affective Control (Postdoctoral Position)
Egner Lab, Dept Psychology & Neuroscience, Center for Cognitive Neurosc, Duke University

We are seeking applications for a postdoctoral position in the new laboratory of Dr Tobias Egner, in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience and the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, at Duke University. We are studying the neural mechanisms of cognitive and affective control processes, selective attention, and visual cognition (see http://www.northwestern.edu/cnadc/egner/). Available facilities include state-of-the-art MRI (research-dedicated 3T scanners), EEG, and TMS laboratories, and collaborations with local clinical and animal researchers are encouraged. The position is full-time, starts this fall (exact dates negotiable), and is initially slated for 1 year but can be renewed for up to three years. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience, and research interests that closely overlap with those of the lab. Programming skills are a prerequisite, and expertise in TMS, EEG, and/or fMRI methodology is highly desirable. For inquiries and applications (CV, research interest statement, and contact information for three references), please email Tobias Egner at t-egner@northwestern.edu.

Contact Information:
Tobias Egner
Tobias Egner, PhD?
Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer’s Disease Center
Northwestern University
320 East Superior, Searle 11-569
Chicago, IL 60611
Ph: (+1) 312 503 1836
t-egner@northwestern.edu
http://www.northwestern.edu/cnadc/egner/


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Clinical Research (Postdoctoral Position)
Center of Prevention and Evaluation, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University - New York State Psychiatric Institute

The Center of Prevention and Evaluation (COPE), a "prodromal" clinical research program at NYSPI/Columbia, is seeking a postdoc for a two year position. Primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: recruitment, screening, intakes, maintenance of IRB and other regulatory requirements, conducting diagnostic interviews and clinical research assessments, administration and scoring of neuropsychological tests, and attending research meetings. Opportunities exist for data analysis and publications, and for leading clinical group treatments. The candidate must be organized and detail-oriented, with good writing skills. Previous clinical and/or research experience with adolescents and serious mental illness is helpful, and the candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills. The postdoc will be provided supervision regularly by a licensed clinical psychologist.

Please send your cover letter and CV to Dr. Cheryl Corcoran at cc788@columbia.edu

Contact Information:
Dr. Cheryl Corcoran
Columbia University
1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 55
New York, NY 10032
cc788@columbia.edu

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITIONS

RESEARCH ASSISTANT/LAB COORDINATOR  (Research Assistant)
Cognitive Electrophysiology Laboratory, Cognitive Neuroscience, NY Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University Medical Center

We seek a full-time Research Assistant/Lab Coordinator to perform administrative and research duties. Research in our laboratory explores the development and aging of cognitive functions such as memory and executive processing using behavioral and neuroimaging methods, including event-related brain potentials. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to recruitment and scheduling of subjects, administering neuropsychological assessments (to be trained), data entry, maintaining databases and files, purchasing, laboratory maintenance, electrocap application, data analysis and statistical analyses. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience and includes full benefits. B.A. or B.S. required. Previous EEG/ERP research experience, familiarity with statistical analysis, and a background in computer programming are desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills mandatory; as is professional demeanor in person and over the telephone; must be well-organized and detail oriented. Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment is essential. A minimum of two years commitment to the project is required, contingent upon continuous funding. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation by e-mail to df12@columbia.edu

Contact Information:
David Friedman
1051 Riverside Drive - Unit 6
df12@columbia.edu
http://cepl.nyspi.org/
 
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Research Assistant /Lab Manager (Research Assistant)
Cognitive Aging & Neuroimaging Lab, Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University

The Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging (CAN) Lab at Penn State is hiring a full-time Research Assistant/Lab Manager to begin July 1, 2009. 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 episodic memory (including item memory, false memories & source memories). Information on the CANLab? can be found at http://canlab.psych.psu.edu. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the recruitment of both young and older research participants, maintaining the participant database, behavioral testing, as well as fMRI scanning, data processing and data analysis. Scanning will take place on a Siemens Magnetom Trio 3T scanner located at the Social Life & Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (SLEIC) on the Penn State campus (http://www.imaging.psu.edu/). The successful candidate will have a B.S. or B.A. or equivalent knowledge with up to 3 months of experience, preferably in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, biomedical engineering, or related fields as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with programming skills (e.g., MATLAB), and analysis of fMRI data and other administrative skills (e.g., network administration) is a plus. This is a fixed term position funded for one year from date of hire, with EXCELLENT possibility of renewal. Please send resume, cover letter, and the names/contact information of 3 professional references to Dr. Nancy Dennis, Department of Psychology, 512 Moore Building, University Park, PA 16802 or by email to nad12@psu.edu.

Contact Information:
Nancy Dennis
512 Moore Building, University Park, PA 16802
nad12@psu.edu
http://canlab.psych.psu.edu/

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Hiring Lab Manager (Research Assistant)
Developmental Affective Neuroscience, Psychology, UCLA

Responsible for coordinating research, collecting, processing, and storing data, assisting students in research studies, maintaining/purchasing lab equipment, assisting with the preparation of publications, grant applications, and IRB protocols. Must work extremely well with children and families. Also must: be able to learn a variety of software packages to input, be willing and
able to learn and follow sound experimental procedures (including working with MRI and saliva), research and document information by maintaining accurate and detailed records, communicate effectively, work independently and in groups, pay attention to detail, work under pressure and meet
inflexible deadlines, work on several tasks simultaneously, pay strict attention to research protocol, and handle frequent interactions with human subjects. Odd hours may be required. Background in Psychology and/or Neuroscience is a plus. Must be willing to make a 2-year commitment. Please email CVs? and 2 letters of recommendation.

Contact Information:
Nim Tottenham
UCLA Psychology-Developmental
1285 Franz Hall, BOX 951563
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563
nimtottenham@ucla.edu
http://www.psych.ucla.edu/faculty/faculty_page?id=145&;area=4
 
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fMRI Analyst (Research Assistant)
Peterson Brain Imaging Lab, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University

The Brain Imaging Laboratory at the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry (http://childpsych.columbia.edu/brainimaging), directed by Dr. Bradley Peterson, seeks a highly motivated individual to work as an fMRI Data Analyst / Research Assistant.

The Brain Imaging Lab performs multimodal neuroimaging research focused on child and adult populations with psychological and psychiatric disorders. Current projects are exploring cognitive control, neuroeconomics, spatial and procedural memory, and multisensory integration in these populations.

The responsibilities of this position include processing and analyzing fMRI data, collaborating with investigators to formulate analysis techniques, as well as other fMRI-related work and essential tasks as needed. Depending on the candidate’s background and interests, other opportunities or responsibilities (including assisting in scanning or testing and assessment) may arise.

The ideal candidate should have a B.A. or B.S. in psychology, neuroscience, biology, or a related field, and possess strong organizational and technical skills. A master’s degree,  knowledge of statistics, and/or prior experience in fMRI or behavioral research are preferred, but not required.

Position requires a strictly minimum 3-year full-time commitment


Contact Information:
Dr. Bradley Peterson
Columbia University NYSPI
1051 Riverside Dr #74
New York, NY 10032
apply@childpsych.columbia.edu
http://childpsych.columbia.edu/brainimaging

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