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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER MARCH 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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Our 18th CNS Annual Meeting will be from April 2-5, 2011 at
the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, California. We look forward to seeing you
there!
Visit our Annual Meeting Website for more information.
http://www.cnsmeeting.org/index.php?page=home
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All meeting events will be held at and reservations may be
made at the
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA
The hotel is offering a special room rate of $209 single/double to all
attendees of the CNS meeting.
The Hyatt Regency San Francisco is in the heart of it all. Adjacent to the
hotel is the Embarcadero Center, which encompasses more than 5 blocks with over
125 upscale shops, restaurants, entertainment, and more. Across the street is
the iconic Ferry Building, a local marketplace featuring gourmet restaurants,
cafés, farmers market, fish market, and boutique shops.
Staying at the Hyatt Regency not only offers you convenience while attending
the CNS conference, but it also allows you time to connect with colleagues.
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Cognitive Neuroscience Society Student Association:
Are you a student attending the CNS conference in San
Francisco this year?
Join our Facebook group: Cognitive Neuroscience Society Student Association (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47806251696#!/group.php?gid=47806251696&v=wall
) and keep up to date with news about the society. We will be posting
information about our annual Student Social Night. If you are interested in
helping out with the event or joining the executive committee please contact
Valorie Salimpoor (valorie.salimpoor [at] mail.mcgill.ca).
Are you looking for a roommate for CNS? Please see the
Discussion Board on the Facebook website for a post regarding roommate sharing.
See you at the conference!
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The winner of the 2011 George A. Miller award is Dr.
Mortimer Mishkin, Ph.D.
Dr. Mishkin will deliver the George A. Miller lecture on Sunday, April 3, 2011,
from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.
Reception to follow.
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Registration is now open for "A Tribute to Steven A.
Hillyard"
A Satellite Symposium of the Cognitive Neuroscience Science Meeting
Saturday, April 2, 2011,
Ballroom A, Hyatt Regency San Francisco
To register for this special event go to http://www.cnsmeeting.org/index.php?page=hillyard_symposium
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We are pleased to let you know that CNS 2012 will be held
March 31-April 3, 2012 in Chicago!
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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding
Opportunities
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Conference/Symposium/Event
New Editorial team at JEP:General
JEP:General
We are pleased to announce that Isabel Gauthier
has taken on the role of Editor for Journal of Experimental Psychology:
General. As part of her vision for the Journal, Isabel and her editorial team
would like to invite submissions from a broader range of disciplines, in
particular work relying on cognitive neuroscience methodologies. A brief report
format (3000 words) has also been added, so authors are encouraged to consider
JEP:G as an outlet for particularly exciting and innovative “mean and lean”
contributions.
Isabel’s full editorial outlining her vision for the Journal can be found at http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/features/xge-editorial-2011.pdf
Isabel Gauthier
gauthier.jepg@gmail.com
6153221778
http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/xge/
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Conference/Symposium/Event
Rovereto workshop on Concepts, Actions and
Objects, May 19th – 22nd, 2011
Center for Mind/Brain Sciences
University of Trento
The 5th annual Rovereto workshop on Concepts,
Actions and Objects (CAOs) will take place at the Center for Mind/Brain
Sciences, May 19th – 22nd, 2011, in Rovereto, Italy.
Invited speakers:
Salvatore Aglioti
Marlene Behrmann
Jody Culham
Paul Downing
Michael Graziano
Sabine Kastner
Gabriel Kreiman
Niko Kriegeskorte
David Milner
The Rovereto workshop provides a unique forum for researchers from a range of
perspectives who are interested in Concepts, Actions, and Objects to come
together to discuss their research and develop new directions and
collaborations.
There are a small number of speakers (all invited) and there are no concurrent
talks. There will be a poster session for students, post-docs and young researchers
to present their work. The DEADLINE for submission of abstracts for the poster
session is MARCH 15, 2011. A small number of travel grants will be awarded on a
competitive basis.
For more information, to register, and to submit an abstract see:
http://events.unitn.it/en/cimec-caos2011
The CAOs workshop is sponsored by the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, at the
University of Trento.
Workshop Organizers
Alfonso Caramazza - Mel Goodale - Brad Mahon - Alex Martin - Marius Peelen
Marius Peelen
Marius.Peelen@unitn.it
http://events.unitn.it/en/cimec-caos2011
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Conference/Symposium/Event
****2ND CALL FOR ILLUSION SUBMISSIONS: THE
WORLD’S 7TH ANNUAL BEST ILLUSION OF THE YEAR CONTEST****
Neural Correlate Society
http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com
The 2011 Best Illusion of the Year Contest will be held in Naples, Florida
(Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, http://www.thephil.org/)
on Monday, May 9th, 2011, as an official satellite of the Vision Sciences
Society (VSS) conference. The Naples Philharmonic Center is an 8-minute walk
from the main VSS headquarters hotel in Naples, and is thus central to the VSS
conference.
Past contests have been highly successful in drawing public attention to vision
research, with over ***FIVE MILLION*** website hits from viewers all over the
world, as well as hundreds of international media stories. The First, Second
and Third Prize winners at the 20019 contest were Koukichi Sugihara (Meiji
Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematical Sciences, Japan), Bart Anderson
(University of Sydney, Australia), and Jan Kremlacek (Charles University in Prague,
Czech Republic).
To see the illusions, photo galleries and other highlights from the 2010 and
previous contests, go to http://illusionoftheyear.com
Eligible submissions are novel perceptual or cognitive illusions (unpublished,
or published no earlier than 2010) of all sensory modalities (visual, auditory,
etc.) in standard image, movie or html formats. Exciting new variants of
classic or known illusions are admissible. An international panel of impartial
judges will rate the submissions and narrow them to the TOP TEN. Then, at the
Contest Gala in Naples, the TOP TEN illusionists will present their
contributions and the attendees of the event (that means you!) will vote to
pick the TOP THREE WINNERS!
Illusions submitted to previous editions of the contest can be re-submitted to
the 2011 contest, so long as they meet the above requirements and were not
among the TOP THREE winners in previous years. Submissions will be held in
strict confidence by the panel of judges and the authors/creators will retain
full copyright. The TOP TEN illusion will be posted on the illusion contest's
website *after* the Contest Gala. Illusions not chosen among the TOP TEN will
not be disclosed. As with submitting your work to any scientific conference,
participating in to the Best Illusion of the Year Contest does not preclude you
from also submitting your work for publication elsewhere.
Submissions can be made to Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde (Illusion Contest Executive
Producer, Neural Correlate Society) via email (smart@neuralcorrelate.com) until
February 14, 2010. Illusion submissions should come with a (no more than)
one-page description of the illusion and its theoretical underpinnings (if
known). Illusions will be rated according to:
. Significance to our understanding of the visual system
. Simplicity of the description
. Sheer beauty
. Counterintuitive quality
. Spectacularity
Visit the illusion contest website for further information and to see last year's
illusions: http://illusionoftheyear.com
Submit your ideas now and take home this prestigious award!
On behalf of the Executive Board of the Neural Correlate Society:
Jose-Manuel Alonso, Stephen Macknik, Susana Martinez-Conde, Luis Martinez,
Xoana Troncoso, Peter Tse
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Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD
Executive Producer, Best Illusion of the Year Contest
President, Neural Correlate Society
http://illusionoftheyear.com
Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience
Division of Neurobiology
Barrow Neurological Institute
350 W. Thomas Rd
Phoenix AZ 85013, USA
Phone: +1
(602) 406-3484
Fax: +1 (602)
406-4172
Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com
http://smc.neuralcorrelate.com
Susana Martinez-Conde
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Conference/Symposium/Event
17th
meeting of the EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Basque
Center on Cognition, Brain and Language.
Call for
PAPERS and POSTERS
17th meeting of the EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
25TH ANNIVERSARY
Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language.
Donostia-San Sebastián
Spain
September 29th – October 2nd 2011
http://www.bcbl.eu/events/escop2011
INVITED SPEAKERS
Cathy Price. University College London, UK
Robert Zatorre. McGill University, Quebec, Canada
The Broadbent lecture: Randi Martin. Rice University. USA
The Bertelson award: Antonino Vallesi. SISSA. Italy
SPECIAL EVENT
"Pintxos on my mind: When gastronomy meets cognitive psychology"
Invited speaker: Dana Small. Yale University, USA.
Invited chefs: Andoni Aduriz, Eneko Atxa and Juan Mari Arzak
Submissions:
At this point we welcome submissions of papers and posters on topics related
with Cognitive Psychology and neighbor areas.
Papers and posters can now be submitted electronically, and must be submitted
by the deadline of April 30th, 2011. They will be reviewed anonymously by
expert reviewers and authors will be notified with decisions by May 30th, 2011.
***IMPORTANT DATES***
Symposia submission deadline: March 1st, 2011
Notification of symposia acceptance: March 15th, 2011
Abstract submission deadline: April 30th, 2011
Notification of abstract acceptance: May 30th, 2011
Early registration deadline: April 30th, 2011
Online registration deadline: July 30th, 2011
Conference dates: September 29th – October 2nd 2011
We look forward to seeing your scientific contributions at the “17th meeting of
the EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
25TH ANNIVERSARY
The organizing committee
Manuel
Carreiras
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Conference/Symposium/Event
2nd
Summer Institute in Cultural Neuroscience, July 18-29, 2011, Ann Arbor,
Michigan
Center
for Culture, Mind, and the Brain
University
of Michigan
Co-Directors:
Shinobu Kitayama (kitayama@umich.edu)
Carolyn Yoon (yoonc@umich.edu)
We invite you to apply to attend the second annual Summer Institute in Cultural
Neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. SICN is a two-week
program that provides graduate students as well as faculty with an overview of
core topics and recent research developments related to cultural neuroscience
in order to prepare them to start their own empirical investigations. Attendees
will have an opportunity to develop their own research ideas in cultural
neuroscience through interactions with peers and faculty members.
SICN lectures on culture, brain, or both will be delivered by world-renowned
scholars. Each scholar will discuss his or her work and place it in a broader
scholarly context. Lectures will be followed by small group discussions.
The topics to be covered include:
• Cultural psychology
• Culture, self, and brain
• Culture, cognition, and brain
• Neuroeconomics and culture
• Decision neuroscience and culture
• Co-evolution of culture and genes
• Stereotyping, racial bias, and brain processes
• New approaches to culture and personality
Faculty lecturers include:
Joan Chiao, Northwestern University
Steve Cole, UCLA
Joe Kable, University of Pennyslvania
Douglas Kenrick, Arizona State University
Shinobu Kitayama, University of Michigan
Jason Moser, Michigan State University
Richard Nisbett, University of Michigan
Daphna Oyserman, University of Michigan
Thad Polk, University of Michigan
Denise Park, University of Texas at Dallas
Complete applications are due by midnight on March 15. You will be notified of
the status of your application by March 31, and will have until April 30 for
early registration, and June 15 for regular registration.
Participation fees are $1,200 for graduate students or post-docs, and $1,900
for faculty. Discounted rates for early registration (by March 31) are $1,000
for graduate students or post-docs, and $1,700 for faculty.
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. We
do not offer any scholarships or financial assistance.
Natalie
Dushane
Center
for Culture, Mind, and the Brain
University of Michigan
426 Thompson Street, 5241 ISR
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248
nadushan@isr.umich.edu
(734) 764-4112
http://culturalneuroscience.isr.umich.edu/home.htm
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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.
NOTE: Class size is limited, and has filled in recent years. Please register
early if you want to be assured of a seat in the class.
Robert
L. Savoy
fmrivfp@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/fMRIVisitFellowProg.php
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Conference/Symposium/Event
Stanford
Law and Memory Conference - 4/1/11
Stanford
University
Emerging
discoveries about the science of human memory could have significant
implications for law and society. This one-day conference on April 1, 2011, at
Stanford Law School will bring together leading neuroscientists, ethicists,
legal academics, and practitioners to explore the science of human memory and
its implications for law. Beginning with what we now know about the science of
memory, the conference will then focus to the legal issues around detecting and
manipulating memory. Presented by the Stanford Center for Law and the
Biosciences and the Stanford Interdisciplinary Group on Neuroscience and
Society present, with support from NeuroVentures, the Stanford Institute for
Neuroinnovation and Translational Neuroscience, and Stanford Law School.
Nita
Farahany
farahany@law.stanford.edu
615-268-1859
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/law/forms/lawandmemory.fb
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Faculty Position
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at the University of
Haifa, Israel
Neuropsychology/Cognitive Neuroscience
Dept. of Psychology
University of Haifa Israel
The Department of Psychology at the University
of Haifa, Israel, has a tenure track opening in the area of neuropsychology and
cognitive neuroscience. Applicants will have demonstrated research skills with
a particular emphasis in one or more research areas of behavioural and cognitive
neuroscience, and strong teaching and publishing record. Responsibilities
include: undergraduate and graduate teaching; independent research program with
potential for extramural funding; research mentorship of undergraduate and
psychology Ph.D. students.
Applicants from a wide range of specific research areas broadly within
'cognitive and behavioural neuroscience' are invited to apply. Details of the
staff, facilities and teaching and research programs may be found on the
department’s web page: http://hevra.haifa.ac.il/~psy/en/
Application materials (CV, PDFs of selected publications, emails of references,
description of research agenda) should be sent to Prof. Rachel Tomer
(rtomer@psy.haifa.ac.il) or Dr Simone Shamay-Tsoory (sshamay@psy.haifa.ac.il).
Rachel Tomer
rtomer@psy.haifa.ac.il
972-48240939
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Faculty
Position
Cognitive
Neuroscience of Aging
Center
for Vital Longevity
Behavioral
and Brain Sciences School
University
of Texas at Dallas
The
University of Texas at Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences invites
applications for an assistant professorship in Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging.
Candidates need a doctoral degree with a record of successful research
achievement who can bridge basic and applied research issues in cognitive
neuroscience of aging and who have a strong quantitative background are
particularly welcomed.
We have a dynamic, interdisciplinary research group focused on cognitive
neuroscience of aging that includes prominent cognitive neuroscientists at UTD
and renown neurologists and biophysicists at UT Southwestern Medical School.
There are extensive research-dedicated neuroimaging facilities available at the
Advanced Imaging Research Center including 3T and 7T magnets, and a PET Scanner
dedicated to brain imaging. Competitive salaries/start-up packages are
available.
Submit a curriculum vitae and contact information for at least three references
by completing an online application available at http://go.utdallas.edu/pbg110218.
UTD is AA/EOE.
Dowla
Hogan
University
of Texas at Dallas
800 W. Campbell Road, AD 23
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
dowla@utdallas.edu
972-883-6740
http://go.utdallas.edu/pbg110218
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Postdoctoral Position
Center For Brain Fitness/Rotman Research
Institute/University of Toronto
Neuroimaging and Brain Plasticity
Rotman Research Institute
Baycrest Hospital
The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest is
offering a research fellowship in Neuroimaging and Brain Plasticity in the
laboratory of Dr. Sylvain Moreno, in collaboration with a team of researchers
including other scientists at the Rotman Research Institute and the University
of Toronto.
Current projects concern brain plasticity, rehabilitation, training procedure
effects but also the function and dysfunction of large-scale neural systems as
expressed in complex human behaviors, including auditory, attention, memory,
music and language. The fellow could be exposed to intensive behavioural work
with neurological patients using cognitive neuropsychological tools, and to
multimodal neuroimaging methodologies such as structural MRI, fMRI, ERP and
MEG.
The starting date is negotiable, but preferably by Spring 2011. The duration of
the fellowship is one year, with the option of continuing for a second and
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 preference will
be given to applicants with an M.D., Ph.D.
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. Sylvain Moreno
Rotman Research Institute
Baycrest
3560 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, Canada
E-mail: smoreno@rotman-baycrest.on.ca
The deadline for applications is March 25, 2011
The Rotman Research Institute 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.
Join a dedicated team of staff and volunteers whose vision is to transform the
way people age and to advance quality of life to a new level through the power
of research and education, with a focus on brain functioning.
Join Baycrest, one of the few organizations in the world that can say it is
Enriching Care; Enhancing Knowledge; Enlightening Minds!
As staff, we all share in maintaining a safe care environment for clients,
families, and visitors and a safe work environment for staff, students,
researchers, physicians and volunteers.
While Baycrest appreciates all applications to this position, only those
candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you!
Dr. Sylvain Moreno
Rotman Research Institute
Baycrest
3560 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, Canada
E-mail: smoreno@rotman-baycrest.on.ca
smoreno@rotman-baycrest.on.ca
http://www.rotman-baycrest.on.ca/index.php?section=829
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Postdoctoral Position
Marie-Curie Program « BRIDGE » for Brain &
Behavior Interdisciplinary Research
Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience
Neuroscience & Affective Science Centers
UNIGE
Postdoctoral fellowships are open for 2-year
research training in cognitive and affective neuroscience at the “Brain &
Behavior Laboratory” (BBL), in the context of a Marie-Curie Action FP7
programme. The BBL is a multidisciplinary research platform that is jointly
managed by the Geneva Neuroscience Center (http://neurocenter.unige.ch)
and the National Swiss Center for Affective Sciences (http://www.affective-sciences.ch),
which includes several research groups and facilities ranging from MRI, EEG,
and TMS through to virtual reality, psychophysiology, polysomnography, and
behavioural testing labs.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of their skills, achievements and
projects for exploring human brain functions with neuroimaging and behavioral
measures, in both health and disease conditions. Projects involving
collaboration between two or more research groups within the BBL will be
encouraged, as well as those promoting bridges with other disciplines. The
fellowships will include the post-doc salary plus funding for research as well
as education and career development support.
Details concerning the programme and application rules can be found on: http://bbl.unige.ch/bridge
Next deadline for applications: March 31, 2011
Prof. Patrik Vuilleumier
Applications must be sent electronically to
<Marie-Ange.DeLaSen@unige.ch>
Department of Neuroscience, University Medical Center,
1 rue Michel-Servet, 1211 GENEVA 4, Switzerland
Email: patrik.vuilleumier@unige.ch
++41-22-3795369
http://bbl.unige.ch/bridge
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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 multisensory processing of visual, auditory, and
somatosensory stimuli in children with and without autism spectrum disorders
(ASD). The position is currently available. Early summer start dates are also
possible. The project uses 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 related fields is required. Some experience with
human EEG/ERPs is essential as is a strong interest in disorders of
neurodevelopment, including ASD. The fellow will have an exciting opportunity
to receive training combining 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.
Clifford Saron, PhD
Associate Research Scientist
UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain
267 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA 95618
cdsaron@ucdavis.edu
4153079757
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/people/saron
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Developmental
Cognitive Neuroscience
Stanford Cognitive and Systems Laboratory
Department of Psychiatry
Stanford University
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Developmental
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience
Laboratory (http://scsnl.stanford.edu)
invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in mathematical cognition. We
seek candidates with strong research background in one or more of the following
areas: numerical and symbolic cognition, dyscalculia and math disabilities,
reasoning, learning, memory, learning disabilities, brain development and
theoretical models of cognitive skill development. Candidates are expected to
have a demonstrated record of research in at least one of these areas as well
as excellent scientific writing skills. Successful candidates will develop a
vigorous research program that contributes to, and complements, ongoing
research projects. Candidates will have access to state-of-the-art brain
imaging and computational facilities. Please email a CV, statement of research
interests and relevant background, and names of three referees to Prof. Vinod
Menon at menon@stanford.edu.
Vinod Menon
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Positions in Cognitive,
Developmental, and Systems Neuroscience
Stanford Cognitive and Systems Laboratory
Department of Psychiatry
Stanford University
The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience
Laboratory (http://scsnl.stanford.edu)
invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in the following areas: (1)
mathematical reasoning, dyscalculia, and learning disabilities; (2) large-scale
brain organization, networks and connectivity; (3) multimodal neuroimaging of
cognitive strengths and weakness in autism spectrum disorders; and (4) auditory
cognition, speech and language. Candidates are expected to have a demonstrated
record of research in at least one of these areas and excellent scientific
writing skills. Successful candidates will develop a vigorous research program
that contributes to, and complements, ongoing research projects. Candidates
will have access to state-of-the-art brain imaging and computational
facilities. Please email a CV, statement of research interests and relevant
background, and names of three referees to Prof. Vinod Menon at
menon@stanford.edu.
Vinod Menon
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral traineeships in Computation and
Informatics in Biology and Medicine
Neuroimaging
Radiology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
PhDs and/or MDs interested in postdoctoral
traineeships in the
Computation and Informatics in Biology and Medicine (CIBM) Training Program,
funded by the NLM Grant 5T15LM007359 are asked to apply.
The postdoctoral traineeship is for a one- to
two-year period. One is to begin by June, 2011, and the other to begin
Summer 2011 or later. (The last year is contingent on renewal of the NLM
Grant supporting the CIBM Training Program.)
These traineeships are designed for cross-disciplinary training - the candidate
will have a secondary mentor in addition to the
primary mentor (one from computational / informatics areas, and the other
from biological areas).
If interested in a postdoctoral position in neuroimaging applications in
translational and clinical research,
please contact Vivek Prabhakaran M.D., Ph.D.
Director of Functional Neuroimaging in Radiology
Vivek Prabhakaran
vprabhakaran@uwhealth.org
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Postdoctoral
Position
Postdoctoral
Fellowships in Cognitive Neuroscience of Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr.
Mitchell Rosenthal Memorial Fellowship in Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic
Brain Injury Research
Kessler
Foundation
Director:
Jordan Grafman, PhD
Location: West Orange, NJ
Kessler Foundation is accepting applications for a two-year fellowship,
beginning in August 2011. This fellowship is designed to provide advanced
training in cognitive neuroscience research that directly benefits persons with
traumatic brain injury (TBI).
The focus of translational research in the TBI Research Laboratory is
identifying the forms of knowledge represented in the prefrontal cortex and
related brain structures, and studying functional neuroplasticity during
learning and recovery of function after brain injury. The operating framework
to study these processes and their disorders is based on cognitive science
theory, emphasizing social cognition and executive functions. We combine this
approach with state-of-the-art clinical neuroscience techniques. The goal is to
turn cognitive neuroscience research results into usable assessment and
intervention techniques for patients.
The Laboratory, which studies healthy volunteers and TBI patients, provides
ample opportunity for the development of innovative, focused research and broad
collaborative cognitive neuroscience experience.
This fellowship, which honors Dr. Mitchell Rosenthal, whose accomplishments
significantly advanced the field of TBI rehabilitation, is designed as a two-
to three-year experience that includes a speaker series, journal article
discussions, laboratory presentations and discussions, tutorial training, and
the teaching of skills necessary to conduct original cognitive and neuroimaging
research in cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neurology. Both PhDs and MDs
are encouraged to apply. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate
with NIH guidelines.
For further information, contact Jordan Grafman, PhD, Director, Traumatic Brain
Injury Research Laboratory, at jgrafmanj@kesslerfoundation.org. To apply, send
CV and three recommendations to career@kesslerfoundation.org.
Kessler Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a
diverse, cooperative work environment. Women, members of under-represented
minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Jordan
Grafman, PhD
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Postdoctoral
Position
Post-Doc
for IBSC / DEFD
DEFD
Center
Institute
of Cognitive Science
University
of Colorado, Boulder
Postdoctoral
position available to work on neuroimaging based studies of executive function
with Dr. Marie Banich (P.I.) and other co-investigators as part of the
NIMH-funded DEFD Center (http://defd.colorado.edu/index.html).
The research agenda is diverse, encompassing developmental processes in,
genetic contributions to, and psychopathology implications of executive
function. Desirable qualifications include research experience with fMRI, ERP,
and/or MEG as well as interests and expertise related to executive function. We
are particularly interested in individuals with requisite technical skills and
experience in combining different research approaches (neuroimaging, computational,
behavioral, etc.).
Applications are accepted via Jobs@CU, IBSC/DEFD Post Doc
*Fully completed applications will be reviewed starting March 15, 2011 and will
continue until May 15, 2011.
Jean
Bowen
Jean.Bowen@Colorado.EDU
303-492-5063
http://defd.colorado.edu/index.html
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Postdoctoral
Position
The
Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig
(MPI-CBS) is offering a PostDoc position on a longitudinal research project
investigating brain maturation and functional development in children
Department
of Neuropsychology
Max-Planck-Institute
for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig (MPI-CBS)
The
Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig
(MPI-CBS) is offering a PostDoc position for 2 years plus extension option on a
longitudinal research project investigating brain maturation and functional
development in children using several MR techniques.
The successful candidate will have prior experience with fMRI and DTI and is
interested in further applying and combining both methods. He or she will share
our enthusiasm in problems of brain maturation and its connection to concurrent
changes in language development. The successful candidate has already
demonstrated expertise in the field of functional and diffusion imaging by
high-quality publications. Experience in the research areas of language
processing or developmental neuroscience is desirable but not required. The
candidate should have a solid background in imaging methods, hands-on
experience in problems of data and statistical analysis, and interest to
co-supervise PhD and Master students. The position offered does not include
teaching obligations.
The research will be conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an
internationally leading center for cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped
with a 7T MRI scanner, three 3T MRI scanners, 306 channels MEG system, TMS
system and EEG labs. All facilities are supported by experienced IT and
physicist staff members. Our institute offers a very international environment,
with English and German being the languages spoken in the laboratories. It
offers a friendly and generous environment of researchers with diverse
backgrounds and with an excellent infrastructure.
In order to increase the proportion of female staff members, applications from
female scientists are particularly encouraged. Disabled applicants are
preferred if qualification is equal.
Applications should be sent to personal@cbs.mpg.de using the code PD 01-2011.
Please send your email as a single, appropriately named pdf attachment. It
should enclose a cover letter (max. 2 pages) that also specifies your future
research interests, a CV, up to three representative reprints, and contact
details of two personal references.
This call remains open until the position is filled.
For further details please contact Dr. Jens Brauer, Max-Planck-Institute for
Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences.
Dr. Jens
Brauer
Max
Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Department of Neuropsychology
Stephanstr. 1a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
brauer@cbs.mpg.de
+49 341
9940 2202
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Postdoctoral
Position
Neurocognitive
Aspects of Cancer Survivorship
Epidemiology
and Cancer Control
St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital
Applications
are being accepted for a full-time postdoctoral fellowship in outcomes research
related to neurotoxicity in cancer survivors. Training will include the design
and implementation of neurocognitive and neuroimaging studies of adolescent and
adult brain development following radiation and chemotherapy for childhood
cancer. Fellows will participate in active institutional and grant funded
studies linking neuropsychological and behavioral assessments to quantitative
MRI (DTI), functional MRI (fMRI), genetic polymorphisms (Affymetrix 6.0 Genechips)
and other biomarkers. Our cohort of over 5,000 adolescent and adult survivors
provides unparalleled opportunty for epidemiological and longitudinal studies
of cancer survivorship.
The postdoctoral stipend is competitive and commensurate with current NIH
fellowship guidelines. Benefits include 3 weeks paid vacation, a professional
development account, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid leave
and travel support to attend conferences, and medical, dental and vision
coverage. St. Jude is committed to providing an outstanding environment for
mentored career development, and offers a rich intellectual and resource
environment for research and training. Our Academic Programs Office provides a
variety of activities to support the professional and personal needs of our
trainees.
Kevin R.
Krull, PhD, ABPP-CN
Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place, MS 735
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
kevin.krull@stjude.org
901-595-5891
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Postdoctoral
Position
A Joint
Initiative of the Max Planck Society (MPS) and University College London (UCL)
Computational
Psychiatry and Ageing Research
Max
Planck Institute for Human Development
The Max
Planck Society (MPS) and UCL are launching a joint initiative, funded by
contributions from MPS and UCL, commencing in May 2011. The initiative will
involve laboratories including the Max Planck Institute for Human Development
(Berlin) and the Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences
(Leipzig), in Germany, and the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (London)
and the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit (London) in UK. The goal of the
initiative is to develop novel neuroscience approaches to understanding
psychopathology and cognitive ageing that exploit computational and mechanistic
perspectives. We are seeking applicants for a number of post-doctoral positions
with an interest or background in computational neuroscience who are interested
in using such approaches to understand psychiatric disorders and cognitive
ageing. The applicants should forward their CVs to Helena Maravilla
(MPS-UCL@mpib-berlin.mpg.de), Max Planck Institute for Human Development,
Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin, Germany. The deadline for the first round of
applications is March 31, 2011.
Helena
Maravilla
MPS-UCL
Initiative for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research (ICPAR)
Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Lentzeallee 94
D-14195 Berlin, Germany
mps-ucl@mpib-berlin.mpg.de
+49-30-82406-572
http://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en/research/research-initiative-mps-ucl
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Postdoctoral
Position
Postdoctoral
studies in Social-Cognitive Neuroscience
Brain,
Body and Self Laboratory (www.ehrssonlab.se)
Neuroscience
Karolinska
Institute
We are
seeking a talented researcher with a PhD awarded within the last three years in
Social Cognitive Neuroscience or related disciplines to work on behavioural and
fMRI projects related to the interplay between body self-perception and social
cognitive processes. Specifically, we are looking for somebody to use
‘out-of-body illusion’ and the ‘body-swapping illusion’ (Ehrsson 2007 Science)
as tools to investigate the role of owning a body for social cognition and
self-image.
The research will be conducted at the Department of Neuroscience and Stockholm
Brain Institute, under the supervision of Dr Henrik Ehrsson and Dr. Andreas
Olsson.
The centre has widespread expertise in neuroimaging methods including fMRI and
TMS. The Karolinska Institute has two MR-centres with state-of-the art 3T MR
scanners.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in conducting behavioural and fMRI
experiments in social cognitive neuroscience. A student with strong
track-record in social psychology and a genunine interest in neuroscience, but
without imaging experience, can also apply.
Henrik
Ehrsson
Henrik.ehrsson@ki.se
+46-8-524-87231
http://jobb.ki.se/external/ad/showAd.asp?adId=4919
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Postdoctoral
Position
Postdoc
position in Affective/Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychology
Department
of Clinical Neuroscience
Karolinska
Institute
We are
seeking a highly talented and innovative researcher with a PhD in Psychology,
Cognitive Neuroscience or a related field. The successful candidate will work
on projects broadly related to emotional learning and attention using
behavioral, psychophysiological and/or fMRI methods.
The research will be conducted at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience
(Psychology Section), Karolinska Institutet, and Stockholm Brain Institute,
under the supervision of Drs. Arne Öhman and Andreas Olsson.
The successful candidate will have access to a fully equipped psychophysiology
laboratory and the imaging center, including a research dedicated 3T MR
scanner. Our research group is a member of the Stockholm Brain Institute for
cognitive and computational neuroscience (www.stockholmbrain.se)
housing a widespread expertise in fMRI, PET, TMS and computational approaches.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in conducting behavioural,
psychophysiology or fMRI experiments in affective/cognitive psychology or
neuroscience. Strong skills in programming and statistical analysis or imaging
analysis are preferred.
Andreas
Olsson
Andreas.Olsson@ki.se
+46-8-52482459
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Post-Docs
Reading & Language
Learning Research and Development Center
University of Pittsburgh
Possible openings for post-docs to work on (1)
Basic behavioral and ERP studies of reading comprehension, and vocabulary
learning. (2) Second language learning research with a focus on English and
Chinese. In both areas, fMRI studies and classroom studies are also possible.
ERP experience valuable. Send CV and references to Charles Perfetti,
Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, LRDC, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Start dates: Immediately or September 1. Applications
will be reviewed as received. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative
Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of under-represented
minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Charles Perfetti
833 LRDC
3939 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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Research Assistant Position
Lab Manager Position Available
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
Department of Psychology
Georgetown University
Research Assistant Position
Lab manager, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
Georgetown University, Washington DC
Full-time research assistant position available starting May or June of 2011 in
the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory (dcnl.georgetown.edu)
directed by Chandan Vaidya. The successful applicant will be responsible for
fMRI data collection, data processing, recruitment efforts, administrative
duties, and day-to-day operation of the lab. Ongoing studies involve functional
and structural imaging in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and in normal
development. The job requires exceptional organizational and multi-tasking
skills, ability to interact with multiple personnel, supervision of
undergraduates, high motivation and initiative, and ability to work with
children. Familiarity with fMRI is a plus. The successful applicant must make a
2 year commitment. Please email a letter of interest, CV, and contact
information for 2 references to Stephanie Bean at vaidyalab@georgetown.edu.
Stephanie Bean
vaidyalab@georgetown.edu
202-687-9133
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Research Assistant Position
RA Position available at the University of
Pennsylvania
Thompson-Schill Lab
Department of Psychology
University of Pennsylvania
A full-time Research Assistant position is
available in the Thompson-Schill lab at the University of Pennsylvania's Center
for Cognitive Neuroscience. Research in the lab focuses on the biological bases
of human cognitive systems – perception, memory, language, thought, cognitive
control – and the interrelations between them. We investigate these systems by
developing and implementing experiments involving a wide-array of
methodologies, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI),
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation
(tDCS), genotyping, and eye-tracking. 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 required. Interested parties should contact Dr. Sharon
Thompson-Schill (schilllab@gmail.com) with a statement of interest; CV/resume;
unofficial transcript; and contact info for three references.
Sharon Thompson-Schill
3720 Walnut St, Department of Psychology,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
schilllab@gmail.com
http://www.psych.upenn.edu/stslab/
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Research Assistant Position
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant
Stanford Cognitive and Systems Laboratory
Department of Psychiatry
Stanford University
DESCRIPTION: Stanford University invites
applications for the post of a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant. This
is an exciting opportunity to work on brain imaging studies of cognitive
function and dysfunction, cognitive development and learning disabilities. The
successful candidate will participate in all aspects of research in the lab,
including: acquisition and analysis of functional brain imaging data,
assembling and administering neuropsychological assessments, screening and
recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, scheduling participants
for testing, tracking progress of the study and behavioral data, verifying data
and entering pertinent information into database for statistical analysis,
conducting statistical analyses, and assisting with manuscript preparation. A
minimum commitment of two years is required. This is a full-time position with
competitive benefits. Lab website is http://scsnl.stanford.edu.
Please email a CV, a statement of research interests and career goals, and
contact information for three references to Sangeetha Santhanam at
sangs@stanford.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a BS/BA degree in psychology, human biology,
neuroscience, biomedical engineering or related fields as well as one to two
years of research experience. A strong academic record is essential. Past
research experience with fMRI is highly desirable. Experience with any of the
following would be an added advantage: brain imaging data analysis,
psychophysiology, EEG, computer programming, MATLAB, signal processing,
statistical analysis, and neuropsychological assessment. The candidate must
have strong organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to work well
with children; a willingness to tackle complex tasks in an independent manner;
and a strong work ethic.
Sangeetha Santhanam
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Research Assistant Position
Full-time fMRI Research Assistant Position
Concepts, Actions, and Objects Lab
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
University of Rochester
Professors Jessica Cantlon and Brad Mahon are
seeking a full-time lab manager/research assistant for their Concepts, Actions,
and Objects Lab at the University of Rochester. The position will offer the
opportunity to engage in a wide array of research methods converging on the
topic of conceptual thought. The research focuses on the organization of
concepts and categories (e.g., numbers, letters, faces, tools) in the adult and
developing brain. Techniques include functional magnetic resonance imaging
(fMRI) and cognitive testing with adults, children, and neuropsychological
patients.
Responsibilities will include participant recruiting, IRB protocol maintenance,
designing and programming stimulus materials, and data collection and analysis.
Desired skills include neuroimaging experience and basic programming experience
with MATLAB and/or any neuroimaging software package (e.g., SPM, BrainVoyager,
FSL).
The position start date is no later than August 2011. To apply, please send
your CV to caoslaboratory@gmail.com. More information about the lab can be
found online at http://caoslab.bcs.rochester.edu.
Rosa Li
caoslaboratory@gmail.com
585-276-5099
http://caoslab.bcs.rochester.edu/
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Research Assistant Position
Research Technologist
Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical
Imaging
Department of Radiology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Applications are invited for a research
technologist/assistant position to study the neuroscience of high-level vision
in normal and clinical populations. The areas studied include the
pathophysiology of migraine; the understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders,
with a particular emphasis on Autism; and threat perception. The research
involves behavioral paradigms, fMRI, and state-of-the-art high-temporal
resolution imaging (MEG) combined with EEG recordings. More information about
some of our studies can be found at http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/nouchinelab/index.html
.
We are looking for people who are passionate about cognitive neuroscience and
have a relevant background (Bachelors in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer
Science, Biomedical Engineering or related field). This is a position with
significant responsibilities and a great deal of independence. The ideal
candidate should be exceptionally organized, self-motivated and reliable.
The position would give the holder research experience in a variety of topics
in cognitive neuroscience, as well as extensive training in using some of the
best neuroimaging design and analysis tools. In addition, responsibilities will
cover managing most aspects of lab life: grant management, IRB-related
paperwork, dealing with MGH administration, purchasing, subject reimbursements,
etc.
This is a full-time position. A minimum commitment of two years would be
required. Full-time employees receive full benefits, competitive salaries, and
excellent resources for career development. The Massachusetts General Hospital
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Please send a curriculum vita, description of research experience, and a
statement of goals and interests to: Nouchine Hadjikhani,
nouchine@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu and Kestutis Kveraga, kestas@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
(Three letters of recommendation may be required at a later stage of the
screening).
Jasmine Boshyan
149 13th Street
Room 2301
Charlestown, MA 02129
jboshyan@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
(617)
724-2314
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Research
Assistant Position
Research
Assistant (RA) positions
Director:
Jordan Grafman, PhD
Traumatic
Brain Injury (TBI) Research Lab
Kessler
Foundation
Location:
West Orange, NJ
Seeking candidates for two RA positions to begin in August 2011. The lab’s
research focuses on characterizing the functions of the human prefrontal cortex
and the variables that determine cognitive neuroplasticity using cognitive
science and neuropsychological methods.
Responsibilities include recruiting/testing participants; managing databases;
handling correspondence, scheduling, logistics, and documentation;
communicating with study sponsor and team members; and interacting with IRBs.
Positions provide training in neurobehavioral assessment/diagnostics,
experience in experimental/clinical neuropsychological assessment, and
participation in clinical rounds and seminar presentations.
Qualifications include bachelor's and/or master’s degree(s) in related
discipline; strong interest in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or
neuropsychological assessment.
To apply, forward résumé and salary requirements to
career@KesslerFoundation.org by March 1, 2011.
For more information, contact Jordan Grafman, PhD at jgrafmanj@kesslerfoundation.org.
Please visit our website at www.KesslerFoundation.org.
EOE M/D/F/V
Jordan
Grafman, PhD
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Research
Assistant Position
Two
Research Assistant Positions available immediately
Child
Language and Memory Development
Health
Disparities Research Center
Sanford
Health / University of South Dakota
Two
positions (one full-time and one part-time) are sought for a study on
socioeconomic disparities in child language and memory development.
Assistant Project Manager
- Full-time position sought for project manager of study on socioeconomic
disparities in child language and memory development.
- The ideal applicant would have a BA or Master's degree in Psychology,
Neuroscience, or a related discipline, with experience working with children in
a research setting, and a desire to pursue graduate studies in the next few
years.
- Must have at least one year of research experience along with a valid
Driver’s License.
- Position based at the medical center of the University of South Dakota in
Sioux Falls, and will involve being in close communication with collaborators
at the Noble lab at Columbia University (http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/sergievsky/KimberlyNoble.html).
- Research responsibilities will include participant recruitment and testing
and assisting with data scoring and analysis. Assistant Project Manager
responsible for day-to-day project coordination, participant recruitment and
follow-up and general oversight for research project. Will ensure that study
activities are completed in compliance with the protocol and that study staff
have appropriate training and certifications. Must acquire in-depth knowledge
of the protocol in order to implement the study accurately. Requires ability to
adapt to changing priorities so as to fulfill goals of the study. Must be willing
to look for innovative solutions to problems.
- Strong computer skills are a must, and experience with both Mac and PC
formats, as well as Excel and SPSS, are strongly preferred.
- Applicants must be detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and writing
skills.
- Please send a cover letter and CV to Jyoti Angal at
jyoti.angal@sanfordhealth.org, or apply online at: https://sanfordhealth.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=218199&company_id=16046&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=975898&level=levelid1&levelid1=81575&parent=Research&startflag=2
Research Associate
-Part-time position sought for research associate for study of socioeconomic
disparities in child language and memory development.
- The ideal applicant would have a BA in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related
discipline, with experience working with children in a research setting, and a
desire to pursue graduate studies in the next few years. Requires a Valid
Driver’s License.
- Position based at the medical center of the University of South Dakota in
Sioux Falls, and will involve being in close communication with collaborators
at the Noble lab at Columbia University (http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/sergievsky/KimberlyNoble.html).
- Position involves assisting research team in research projects, including
developing and maintaining tracking lists of participants, supporting
researchers in developing databases, entering data, and assisting with data
analysis. Will coordinate participant testing schedules. Will support and
assist researchers in preparing reports and manuscripts on pilot studies and
research projects. Specific duties include data collection, participant follow
up and data entry.
- Strong computer skills are a must, and experience with Excel and SPSS are
strongly preferred.
Requires experience in data entry. Requires time management and organizational
skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
- Please send a cover letter and CV to Jyoti Angal at
jyoti.angal@sanfordhealth.org, apply online at https://sanfordhealth.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=218200&company_id=16046&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=975898&level=levelid1&levelid1=81575&parent=Research&startflag=2
Jyoti
Angal
jyoti.angal@sanfordhealth.org
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Research
Assistant Position
Research
Assistant Position, Rutgers University, Newark
Social
and Affective Neuroscience Lab
Department
of Psychology
Rutgers
University, Newark NJ
Full
time research assistant position is available using behavioral and neuroimaging
methods to probe the neural systems of reward-processing and decision making.
The position includes research and lab management duties that will lead to
learning of new skills. Candidates will be involved with research from the
initial stages to completion of projects with both fMRI and skin conductance
measures providing candidates with authorship opportunities.
Qualifications: BS/BA with background in psychology or neuroscience. Some
research experience, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
is encouraged. Previous experience with programming (E-prime/Unix) and
statistical packages (e.g. Excel, SPSS) is desirable but not required.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV and 2 letters of
recommendation to delgado@psychology.rutgers.edu. Review of applications will
begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Rutgers is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mauricio
Delgado, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Smith Hall, Room 340
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ 07102
delgado@psychology.rutgers.edu
973-353-3949
http://psychology.rutgers.edu/neuroscience
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Graduate Student Position
2 PhD-Students in Cognitive and Clinical
Neuroscience - Mannheim, Germany
Central Institute of Mental Health, University
of Heidelberg
Department of Cognitive and Clinical
Neuroscience
Central Institute of Mental Health, University
of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
The Department of Cognitive and Clinical
Neuroscience (Prof. Dr. Herta Flor), Central Institute of Mental Health,
University of Heidelberg, Germany invites applications for two doctoral
positions. Candidates must have a diploma or master in psychology, neuroscience
or a related discipline.
The Department focuses on the interaction between brain and behavior with a
strong emphasis on neuronal correlates of learning and memory. Related
mechanisms of neuronal plasticity are investigated in patients with mental
disorders and chronic pain as well as aging-related changes. The research
involves multi-channel electroencephalography, peripheral physiological
recordings, functional magnetic resonance imaging and genetic analyses.
We are looking for individuals with experience in designing, running and
analyzing experimental studies. Familiarity with office, databasing and
statistical software packages is a given, experience with analysis of fMRI and
EEG data is not a prerequisite. The candidates should have strong interest in
research on learning and memory and its clinical applications or research on
pain, interest in working with patients and in being part of an
interdisciplinary research team. The position is time-limited with a maximum of
three years. Equal qualification provided, physically challenged individuals
will be given priority.
Prof. Dr. Herta Flor
Professor Dr. H. Flor, Central Institute of
Mental Health, Department of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience, Square J5,
68159 Mannheim, Germany; email: angelika.bauder@zi-mannheim.de (Secretary for
Professor Flor). Electronic applications are preferred.
angelika.bauder@zi-mannheim.de
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Graduate
Student Position
PhD
position in Social Affective Neuroscience
Psychology
Department
of Clinical Neuroscience
Karolinska
Institute
We
invite applications for a PhD position in the KI Emotion Lab at the Department
of Clinical Neuroscience (Psychology Section), Karolinska Institute, Stockholm,
and Stockholm Brain Institute (www.stockholmbrain.se)
The position is a part of the project "Social fear learning" that
aims at understanding the behavioral, psychophysiological and neural mechanisms
of fear learning in social situations (principal investigator/supervisor: Dr.
Andreas Olsson; co-supervisor: Dr. Arne Öhman).
We are looking for highly motivated applicants with a Master's Degree (or
equivalent) in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field of study.
Experience with programming and/or fMRI data analysis is recommended. The
successful candidate should have a strong interest in experimental research
using behavioral, psychophysiology and fMRI methods. The position is for a
period of four years.
Andreas
Olsson
Andreas.Olsson@ki.se
+46-8-52482459
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