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NOVEMBER 2011
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2011
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 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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Cal for Abstract Submission ends Tomorrow, November 1.2011!!
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The deadline for Young Investigator Award is November 23, 2011. Go to http://cogneurosociety.org/annual-meeting/awards/young-investigator-awards
to make your submission.
Make sure your CNS membership is up to date!!
2012 Young Investigator Awards
The Cognitive Neuroscience Society is pleased to announce the call for
nominations for the Young Investigator Awards in Cognitive Neuroscience
for the 2012 year. The submission deadline for these awards is November 23, 2011.
All nominations must be submitted online--please see below for details.
About the YIA Awards
The aim of the awards is to recognize the outstanding contributions by
scientists early in their careers. Two winners will be named by the
Awards Committee, and will be honored at CNS's 19th annual meeting in
Chicago, Illinois in 2012. Each award includes $500 US to be used
by the awardees toward travel costs to the meeting, or for any other purpose.
Eligibility
For the 2012 awards, the nominee MUST be:
* Working in any area of cognitive neuroscience (broadly
defined).
* No more than 10 years from the receipt of their doctoral
degree
as of January 1, 2012.
* Nominated by another individual (no self nominations will
be
accepted).
* In attendance at the 2012 meeting to accept the award in
person
and must agree to give a special lecture.
Consideration will be given to applicants who have taken an
institutionally approved childbearing or parental leave (2 year limit).
Documentation from the appropriate department head, university or
institutional official is required with the application in order for
eligibility to be determined based on time since receiving the doctoral
degree. Also, the residency years for M.D.’s and clinical internship
year for Clinical Psychology Ph.D.’s will not be counted against the 10
year limit.
Submitting a Nomination
Before submitting a nomination, please collect the required materials,
including:
* Contact information for the nominee
* A PDF or Word Document of the nominee's CV
* A short (max 600) word statement of the nominee's
research program
* A PDF or Word Document of a significant publication
representative of the nominee's work
* Bibliographic citations for the publication above AND 4
additional representative publications
* A nomination statement from the primary referee (you)
* Contact information for a second referee
* A PDF or Word Document of a nomination statement from the
second
referee
Once you have collected this information, visit the following website to
submit the required materials to the awards committee:
https://cogneurosociety.org/annual-meeting/2012-young-investigator-awards-nominations
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED.
Submission deadline: November 23, 2011
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Mark your calendar!
The CNS 2012 Meeting will be held at:
The Palmer House
Chicago, Illinois
March 31 - April 3
Remember to make sure your CNS membership is current through April 3, 2012 before your submissions are due!
Call for Abstracts Submissions Close November 1, 2011
Registration is Open and Early Discount Rates are available through February 1, 2012
Applications for Satellite Symposia are due by December 2,
2011.
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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities
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Conference/Symposium/Event
Visual Language Summit Nov. 18-19, 2011
University of California, Davis
The U.C. Davis Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) will be hosting a "Visual
Language Summit" at the Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) in Davis CA on Nov. 18th and 19th, 2011. This conference is being
sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Gallaudet University Science of
Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2), the U.C. Davis
Center for Mind and Brain, and the U.C. Davis departments of Psychology and
Linguistics.
The Visual Language Summit gathers specialists in Attention, Language, Memory,
and Education to address pertinent issues regarding the cognitive and
linguistic development and achievement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Together with Deaf community stakeholders, the Visual Language Summit provides
an intimate forum highlighting promising developments in research and practices
aimed at fostering intellectual exchanges and collaborations. The Summit will
pave the way for transformative approaches to education and neuroscience.
Registration is Free, but space is limited.
You must register to attend.
NOTE **Registration will close once we reach capacity.**
Please register early to insure a place.
For the program and registration please visit:
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/labs/Corina/VLS
Thank you
David Corina
Center for Mind and Brain
267 Cousteau Place
Center for Mind and Brain
University of California, Davis
Davis CA 95619
asllab@ucdavis.edu
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/labs/Corina/VLS
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Conference/Symposium/Event
The Role of Inhibition in Executive Function
Determinants of Executive Function and Dysfunction
Department of Psychology
The University of Colorado, Boulder
Our NIMH Interdisciplinary
Behavioral Science Center will be hosting a
conference Thursday, January 12th and Friday the 13th
2012, to consider questions such as:
"What mechanisms support inhibitory processes in executive function?"
"How do these inhibitory processes contribute to clinical and behavioral
outcomes?"
The format of the conference will be one-hour plenary sessions, with half an
hour for discussion, along with a poster session. All participants are invited
to present a poster. Conference registration is free but IS REQUIRED for every
individual, as attendance will be limited in order to have more intimate
discussion sessions. Our center also has limited funds to support travel to the
conference ($500 per person with a possible increase in award amount for those
traveling internationally) for some undergraduates, graduate students, and
post- docs. A requirement for receiving support will be that the recipient of
the travel
grant must present a poster. The deadline for applying for support is December 1st, 2011 and announcement of conference travel
awards will be made by December 15th, 2011.
Registration forms for the conference along with applications for travel
support and more detailed information on speakers, venue, and the program can
be found at http://defd.colorado.edu.
April Bryant
april.bryant@colorado.edu
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Conference/Symposium/Event
fMRI Visiting Fellowship Programs: Mar 2012, Oct 2012
Functional MRI
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Massachusetts General Hospital
The 5-day
Visiting Fellowship Program in Functional MRI has been held more than 50 times
since its inception in October of 1994. It is a
world-renown introduction to the basics of Functional MRI, presented in an
intense workshop that emphasizes experimental design in the context of a
thorough grounding in image acquisition, task design, data analysis and a
collection of "cautionary tales" to give the participant a good feel
for the pitfalls of fMRI-based research, as well as its power. It is held at
the home of the first human functional MRI experiments: The Athinoula A.
Martinos Center For Biomedical Imaging of the Massachusetts General Hospital,
near Boston, Massachusetts.
The purpose of the workshop is to provide a serious
introduction to this field. It is primarily intended for people new to the
field, and for those who have had some experience but seek a more thorough and
principled introduction.
CURRICULUM
Students will receive a firm grounding in the fundamentals
of fMRI. This will include the basic physics of MR imaging, the biology and
biophysics of the hemodynamic responses to neural activity, the principles of
fMRI data analysis (including both exploratory and statistical analysis),
stimulus presentation and response recording in the context of high magnetic
fields and electromagnetic pulses, and the design of perceptual and cognitive
experiments.
A special emphasis of the course will be the design,
implementation, and execution of perceptual and/or cognitive experiments by the
participants. Participants will break into small groups to design their own
fMRI experiments. Barring unforeseen problems, some of these experiments will
be executed, and the resulting data analyzed, on the final day of the course.
The core faculty is drawn from the staff of the Athinoula A.
Martinos Center (of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts
Institute of Technology) and affiliated faculty from Harvard University, Boston
University, McLean Hospital and other institutions.
NOTE: While a large fraction of the workshop is spent
addressing the many issues associated with the analysis of fMRI data, this is
NOT a course to teach a specific software package. Other workshops, devoted to
specific packages, are available at Martinos and at other institutions.
Robert L. Savoy
fmrivfp@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/fMRIVisitFellowProg.php
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Conference/Symposium/Event
Two Week Multi-Modal Short Course at Martinos, Apr 23 - May 4, 2012
Multi-Modal Brain Imaging and Functional Analysis (Course Code: 2012Apr23)
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Massachusetts General Hospital
Applications are open for the 6th
Multi-Modal Short Course (MMSC) being held at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center
for Biomedical Imaging, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Apr 23 - May 4, 2012.
The application process is competitive; all applications are due by the end of
February 28, 2012. Admission Decisions will be announced by March 15, 2012.
The goal of this ambitious workshop is to demonstrate the ways in which a large
variety of techniques are being applied to questions in human brain function.
Participants will receive exposure to MRI, FMRI, DTI, DSI, MRS, PET, EEG, MEG,
NIRS, DOT, TMS, and a variety of molecular and computational approaches to
studying human brain function in vivo. There will also be some discussion of
more invasive techniques such as implanted electrodes and direct cortical
stimulation---tools that are used before and during surgery. To bring this
heterogeneous collection of technologies together, a number of unifying themes
(in both the lectures and the classroom/laboratory activities) will be used.
Unifying themes will include mode of activation (blood-based, electrical,
trauma/clinical), physiological underpinnings (from basic biophysics of the
effects to molecular and energetic considerations), psychological (using all
modalities on the same questions), and others. Activities will include design
of a variety of experiments, exposure to a variety of
software tools, tours and demonstrations of the techniques in action, and
selected keynote lectures to exemplify particular experimental domains in which
many of these techniques have been brought to bear on a specific problem.
Robert L. Savoy
fmrivfp@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/multimodalImaging.php
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Faculty Position
PROFESSOR, COGNITIVE & BRAIN SCIENCES
COGNITIVE & BRAIN SCIENCES
Department of Psychology
Tufts University
The Psychology Department at Tufts
University is seeking applicants at the assistant, associate, or full professor
level for a position in Cognitive and Brain Sciences, broadly defined, to begin
September 2012. Although area of specialization is
open, we are especially interested in applicants who could contribute to our
new interdisciplinary undergraduate and Ph.D. programs in this area. In this
regard the successful candidate should have research interests that bridge to
those of other members of the program and have an active research agenda
capable of supporting extramural funding. In addition, applicants should be
willing and able to teach introductory and advanced courses in their interest
area; contribute to quantitatively oriented laboratory, statistics, and/or
research methods courses; and contribute to our Ph.D. program.
Applicants should submit a C.V., research synopsis, statement of teaching
philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and copies of representative
scholarly work via academicjobsonline.org. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is
filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to increasing the faculty's diversity. Members of underrepresented
groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Gina Kuperberg
kuperberg_research_position@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://ase.tufts.edu/psychology/
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Faculty Position
Assistant/Associate Professor – Neuroscience
Department of Psychology
University of Miami
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Miami is seeking to fill a tenure track faculty position in Neuroscience, starting in August, 2012. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Assistant or beginning Associate Professor level. This search is emphasizing research interests in human cognitive neuroscience (e.g., using functional MRI). Individuals with clinical or nonclinical interests in neuroscience (cognitive or behavioral) are encouraged to apply. For clinical appointment, a Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited program or equivalent is required. For non-clinical appointment, a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience or related area is required. Faculty members in the Department of Psychology are expected to develop their own independent areas of research, teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate level and supervise doctoral students. For more information about the Department go to www.psy.miami.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Applicants should send a CV, reprints or preprints, a statement of research and teaching interests, and 4 letters of reference to: Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Miami, PO Box 248185, Coral Gables, FL 33124. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of Miami is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Phil McCabe
Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Miami, PO Box 248185, Coral Gables, FL 33124
pmccabe@miami.edu
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Faculty Position
Tenure Stream Position in Cognitive Neuroscience
Department of Psychology
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
The Department of Psychology at the
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a
tenure-stream appointment in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. The
appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2012.
We encourage applications from candidates with a strong research record in
cognitive neuroscience, especially with a strong research record in
neuroimaging broadly defined.
The University of Toronto has three campuses, Scarborough, Mississauga and St.
George, each with its own Department of Psychology. Members of the three
Psychology departments are also members of the tricampus graduate Department of
Psychology.
The successful candidate will be expected to excel in teaching at the graduate
and undergraduate levels, to develop courses that contribute to our proposed
Masters Program in contemporary neuroimaging, to build an externally-funded
vibrant research program and laboratory centered at UTSC, and to undertake
undergraduate and graduate research supervision and teaching. The successful
candidate also will be expected to perform standard professional and
administrative activities typical of a department and/or university.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in cognitive neuroscience (or in
Psychology with the required neuroimaging experience), an established record of
excellent scholarly research and publications, and demonstrated commitment to
and innovation in teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
The University of Toronto Scarborough offers the opportunity to teach, conduct
research and live in one of the most attractive and diverse cities in the
world.
We encourage you to submit your application online by visiting the University
of Toronto Faculty Careers Page at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm,
and combine PDF or MS Word documents into one or two files. Applicants should
submit a complete and current curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current
and future research interests, three recent publications, and a teaching
portfolio. Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of
recommendation to be sent directly to: Professor John Bassili, Chair;
Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough; 1265 Military
Trail, Toronto; Ontario, Canada, M1C 1A4.
Reference letters and large documents may also be
submitted electronically to: psychology-applications@utsc.utoronto.ca
The closing date for applications is November 30, 2011.
For more information about the Department of Psychology, University of Toronto
Scarborough please visit our home page: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~psych/
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group
members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of
sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute
to the further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
George Cree
http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm
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Faculty Position
Tenure track assistant professor position
Cognitive, Memory
Psychology
Rice Univeristy
Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant professor position in cognitive psychology with a specialization in memory that will begin Fall 2012. We seek individuals taking behavioral, cognitive neuroscience, or computational approaches. Rice University is a highly selective institution located near downtown Houston with strong ties to the adjacent Texas Medical Center ( http://www.texmedctr.tmc.edu/), which provides access to research-dedicated imaging facilities and patient populations. The psychology department has Ph.D. programs in cognition, cognitive neuroscience, training, human factors/human-computer interaction, and industrial/organizational psychology. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to interdisciplinary and inter-institutional programs in cognitive science or cognitive neuroscience. The decision process will begin December 1, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, vita, reprints, research and teaching statements, and four letters of recommendation to Memory Search Committee, Psychology Department MS-25, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, Texas 77251-1892. Minimum education requirement: Ph.D. or completed by November 1, 2012. Minority candidates and women are encouraged to apply. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Jennifer Gucwa
Psychology MS-25
Rice University
PO Box 1892
Houston, Texas 77251
psyc@rice.edu
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Faculty Position
Cognitive Neuroscientist, Open Rank, University of Rochester
Cognitive neuroscience, fMRI
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
University of Rochester
The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester is seeking to hire a tenure-track or tenured faculty member in the area of cognitive neuroscience. We are primarily interested in candidates who use fMRI and other MRI techniques to study basic processes in one of the focal areas of research in the department: natural language processing, developmental plasticity and learning, or visual perception and visual control of action. However, fMRI research expertise in any area of cognitive science will be considered. A key resource available to the successful candidate is the Rochester Center for Brain Imaging which houses a research-dedicated Siemens Trio 3T scanner upgraded in 2009 (http://www.rcbi.rochester.edu). Applicants should submit a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and three letters of reference via the following website: www.rochester.edu/fort/bcs. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2011. The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.
Richard Aslin
aslin@cvs.rochester.edu
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Faculty Position
SENIOR STAFF SCIENTIST NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH POSITION
SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH, INTRAMURAL
RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD
The National Institute of Mental
Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program, a major research component of the
National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS), housed at one of the premier research sites in the U.S., the
300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. with state-of-the-art
neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to research, is recruiting
a senior staff scientist to join the Section on Integrative Neuroimaging. The
strong scientific environment and outstanding equipment resources at NIH make
this a unique opportunity for an outstanding scientist. Minimum qualifications
are a doctoral degree, post-doctoral training, strong publication record, and
demonstrated expertise in analysis and synthesis of neuroimaging data. The
successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team using
neuroimaging to map brain activity as well as genetic and neurochemical
mechanisms associated with normal higher cognitive function as well as
dysfunction in neuropsychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, those with
genetic sources of cognitive dysfunction such as Williams syndrome, and other conditions
such as normal aging. In addition to collaborative work within the team, there
is opportunity for outstanding candidates to develop their own projects within
the Section. Possible areas of concentration include. 1) neurofunctional bases
of neuropsychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia, 2) neurodevelopmental
neuroimaging, and 3) neurochemical underpinnings of higher cognitive function
and dysfunction and 4) imaging genetics. Stipends are competitive and depend on
level of experience. Applicants with developmental imaging are especially
encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest outlining experience and research
goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Karen Berman, M.D.; C/O
Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209; 9000 Rockville Pike;
Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 435-7645; jasmins@mail.nih.gov
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Karen Berman, M.D.
C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA
jasmins@mail.nih.gov
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Faculty Position
Educational Neuroscience - Assistant Professor
Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Peabody College of Vanderbilt
University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in
the area of Educational Neuroscience. This broad and growing interdisciplinary
area brings together psychological investigations (within a broad framework
including developmental, cognitive, affective, and social processes) and
neuroscience research spanning multiple levels (genetics to systems) to better
understand core educational areas such as reading, math, psycho/social
development, and STEM learning. This position is part of an ongoing initiative
in Educational Neuroscience that includes the development of a doctoral
training program, and a broad range of faculty in Education, Psychology, Special
Education, and Neuroscience with interests in this emerging area. Candidates
should demonstrate potential for outstanding research programs that contribute
significantly to both neuroscience and education, as well as a strong
commitment to teaching. For more information about Educational Neuroscience at
Vanderbilt University, go to http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/educationalneuroscience.xml.
The search will begin immediately and will remain open until the position is
filled. To ensure full consideration applications should be received by November 15, 2011. Please send a statement of research and
teaching interests, vita, reprints, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Craig
Kennedy, Educational Neuroscience Search Committee, Dean’s Office, Peabody
Administration Building, 230 Appleton Place, Vanderbilt University, Nashville,
TN 37203-5701 (or craig.kennedy@vanderbilt.edu). We
especially encourage applications from underrepresented minorities. Vanderbilt
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution committed to
cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Craig Kennedy
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Faculty Position
Cognitive Psychology Faculty Position
Higher-level cognition, educational neuroscience, or motivation and learning
Department of Psychology and Learning Research & Development Center
University of Pittsburgh
The Department of Psychology and
the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of
Pittsburgh are seeking to fill a joint-appointment tenure-track position at the
assistant professor level in one of the following three areas: higher-level cognition,
educational neuroscience, or motivation and learning, pending budgetary
approval. Specialization within these areas is open, but the ability to
complement and extend the current strengths of the Psychology Department and
LRDC is essential. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and graduate
training is also important.
The Psychology Department (http://www.psychology.pitt.edu)
is committed to excellence in research and in teaching at both the graduate and
undergraduate levels. The Department has 35 tenure-stream faculty and houses
five graduate training programs: Biological and Health, Clinical, Cognitive,
Developmental, and Social. Applicants’ program affiliation is open. The interdisciplinary
nature of psychological science is reflected in both the research interests of
the faculty and the training opportunities afforded to graduate students.
LRDC (http://www.lrdc.pitt.edu)
is a University Center that brings together leading researchers from several
disciplines whose work focuses on human cognition and learning, the structure
of knowledge, effective schooling and training, and educational policy. In
addition to providing a supportive environment for basic research on the
cognitive, motivational, and social bases of knowledge acquisition and use,
LRDC is committed to applying research findings to improving learning and
performance in schools and workplaces.
Faculty in the Psychology Department and LRDC collaborate with colleagues in
several other units at the University of Pittsburgh, including the School of
Education, the Office of Child Development, the Center for Neuroscience, the
Intelligent Systems Program, and the School of Medicine (including Western
Psychiatric Institute and Clinic). In addition, faculty participate in several
joint enterprises with colleagues at Carnegie Mellon University, including the
Pittsburgh Mind-Body Center (http://pmbcii.psy.cmu.edu), the
Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center (http://learnlab.org), and the Center for
the Neural Basis of Cognition (http://www.cnbc.cmu.edu).
Applicants should apply electronically by sending a CV, statement of research
and teaching interests, and up to three papers to cogsrch@pitt.edu.
Three letters of recommendation should be sent to the above email address with
the subject heading as follows: the applicant’s last name and the word
Recommendation.
Inquiries regarding the position can be addressed to the chair of the search
committee, Christian Schunn (schunn@pitt.edu).
Review of applications will begin November 7th, 2011
and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia
are especially encouraged to apply.
Debbie Connell
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Faculty Position
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Department of Psychology
University of California, San Diego
The Psychology Department (http://psy.ucsd.edu/)
within the Division of Social Sciences at UC, San Diego is committed to
academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body.
The department invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor
position in Social Psychology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and have a record
of publishable research in any area of social psychology, including, but not
limited to, social neuroscience.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of
California pay scales.
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011
and continue until the position is filled.
To Apply: Candidates should submit letter, curriculum vita, research statement,
reprints, names of three referees, and a personal statement that summarizes
their past or potential contributions to diversity (see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp
for further information) electronically via UCSD’s Academic Personnel On-Line
RECRUIT (https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/
).
Please apply to the following job positing: Psychology, Assistant Professor
(10-323). UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a
strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
Anne Matsushita
amatsushita@ucsd.edu
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Faculty Position
Endowed Professorship, Director of Baylor Neuroimaging Center
Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
The Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry
at Baylor College of Medicine invite applications for an endowed professorship
to direct the Baylor Neuroimaging Center (BNC). The BNC is a
research-dedicated, state-of-the-art neuroimaging center with five 3-tesla
Siemens MRI scanners and excellent infrastructure and facilities. The position
includes a Brown Family Foundation Endowed Professorship and a generous startup
package. The substantive area is open, and includes any of the topics that fall
under the broad umbrella of human cognitive neuroscience and psychiatry.
Individuals developing methods to push existing boundaries in the fields of
data analysis, and/or developing novel scanning methods and technologies are
particularly welcome. Accomplished mid-career or senior scientists at the level
of associate or full professor with strong records of research productivity,
grant support and a demonstrated collaborative spirit are encouraged to apply.
Baylor College of Medicine is located on the Texas Medical Center campus, with
one of the highest densities of clinical, translational, and basic science
research facilities in the world. The Neuroscience Department, including
primary and affiliated faculty, is a vibrant community with strong ties to
Psychiatry, Neurology, the Neurological Research Institute (NRI), as well as
Rice University.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV with a list of at least 3
referees as a single PDF file to Ms. Marina Blum at mblum@cns.bcm.edu. First
consideration will be given to applications received by February 1, 2012, but
applications will be accepted until the position is filled. BCM is an equal
opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual
community, and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Dora Angelaki, Chair
Dept. of Neuroscience
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, Texas 77030
Marina Blum
mblum@cns.bcm.edu
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Faculty Position
Faculty Position in Learning and Memory
Learning and Memory
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory/Department of Neurobiology and Behavior
University of California, Irvine
The Center for the Neurobiology of
Learning and Memory (CNLM) (www.cnlm.uci.edu)
and the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior (NBB) (http://neurobiology.uci.edu) at
the University of California, Irvine have a tenure track assistant professor or
associate professor faculty position available in the general field of learning
and memory. Preference will be given to candidates who have established
laboratories and whose research integrates well with the CNLM and NBB. The
successful candidate will become a member of the department and Fellow of the
CNLM with laboratory space within the Center’s research facility. Interested
candidates should apply electronically (https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply#BIOSCI)
with a cover letter indicating research and teaching interests, a CV, recent
publications and contact information for three to five references. Preference
will be given to applications received before 12/01/11.
The University of California has an active career partners program, is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and has an
Advance (NSF) program for gender equity. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the CNLM Director, Dr. Craig Stark (memory@uci.edu).
Craig Stark
CNLM/NBB Recruitment
320 QRL, UC Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-3800
memory@uci.edu
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Faculty Position
Neuroscience Position
Department of Psychology
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago,
Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track
position in Behavioral or Cognitive Neuroscience at the rank of Assistant
Professor, beginning Fall 2012, pending final approval of funding. Candidates
should have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or related field, a strong
record of productive research, and a commitment to excellence in teaching at
all levels. Preference will be given to applicants who can also contribute in a
meaningful way to either our clinical, developmental or social training tracks.
Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, research and teaching statements,
and a letter of interest to the following website: www.careers.luc.edu. Applicants
should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted through
the same website.
Please submit applications before November 15, 2011.
Robert G Morrison
rmorrison@luc.edu
3124982612
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Postdoctoral Position
Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoctoral Position
Reasoning Lab
Department of Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Keith Holyoak and Barbara Knowlton at UCLA, in
collaboration with John Hummel at the University of Illinois, are seeking 1 or
possibly 2 post-doctoral fellows to help advance a joint research project. The
project involves development of a neural-network model of analogical reasoning
and learning closely tied to functions of prefrontal cortex and related
circuitry. This training opportunity involves a variety of methods, close
collaboration with the PIs, and is geared toward producing high impact
theoretical contributions.
The ideal candidates would have backgrounds in cognitive neuroscience and/or
computational modeling of neural systems, including neural algorithms for
Bayesian inference. One position will place greater emphasis on knowledge of
neuroscience and higher cognition, the other on computational skills (including
languages such as Python and Matlab). For the latter position, individuals from
applied math, math, computer science, and related backgrounds with cognitive
neuroscience interests will receive serious consideration.
The project is funded by a multi-site contract involving computer scientists
and cognitive neuroscientists at multiple institutions. Interaction with this
highly collaborative community will provide unique opportunities for education
and training to those interested in using computational methods to advance
development of neurally-realistic models of human cognition.
Salary and benefits will conform to NIH postdoctoral rates. The position is for
one year with the possibility of extension for a second year. The desired start
date is January 1, 2012, but there is flexibility. To apply, please email a
statement of research interests, CV, sample publications, and a list of
references to holyoak@lifesci.ucla.edu. Review of applications will continue
until the position is filled. Appointments are subject to a final determination
of the availability of funds. UCLA is an Equal-Opportunity/Affirmative-Action
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Keith Holyoak
holyoak@lifesci.ucla.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral position in DEVELOPMENTAL COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Brain Cognition Development Lab
Department of Neurosciences
Medical University of South Carolina
The Brain, Cognition and
Development Lab (http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/joseph_lab/index.htm),
PI: J. Joseph, in the Neurosciences Department at MUSC has an immediate opening
for a postdoctoral scholar to work on a project investigating
neuro-developmental changes related to face processing using fMRI, DTI and
connectivity analyses. There are additional opportunities to work on projects
related to autism and drug abuse vulnerability.
The candidate must have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related field.
Prior experience in fMRI analysis, programming skills and strong statistical
training is desired. The candidate must have a strong interest in visual /
cognitive / developmental neuroscience. The Neurosciences Department (http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/neurosciences/index.htm)
is highly ranked in extramural funding and both the cognitive neuroscience and
neuroimaging communities are growing rapidly. The Center for Advanced Imaging
Research (http://www.musc.edu/cair/)
houses a 3T research-dedicated human scanner and 7T animal scanner.
Charleston, SC, is an historic city with a vibrant restaurant and arts scene,
beaches, outdoor recreation and an affordable cost of living. Please email
cover letter outlining research interests and career goals, c.v., up to 3
sample publications and names and contact information from 3 references to Jane
Joseph, josep@musc.edu.
Jane E. Joseph, PhD
Professor, Department of Neurosciences
Director of the Neuroimaging Division
Medical University of South Carolina
Harborview Office Tower
19 Hagood Ave., Suite 806
Charleston, SC 29425
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Postdoctoral Position
Post-doctoral Neuroimaging Post to study Ageing
Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience
MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge
A post-doctoral position is
available as part of the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience
(Cam-CAN), a large group of researchers who seek to relate changes in the brain
to changes in cognition across the adult lifespan. You will help develop
multivariate, multimodal neuroimaging approaches to understanding the extent to
which the brain can functionally reorganise despite extensive structural
changes with age.
The position is based at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU), an
internationally-renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive
neuroscience facilities including MRI, MEG and EEG. The post-holder will also
be affiliated with the MRC Biostatistics Unit (BSU), an
internationally-renowned institute for biostatistical methodology research.
You will have, or be in the final stages of, a PhD in computational
neuroscience, neuroimaging methods or applied statistics, ideally with
experience in cognitive neuroscience. You should have statistical expertise
(e.g, in regression modelling), be familiar with MRI, fMRI and/or EEG/MEG, and
possess excellent computer programming skills. It would be desirable, but not
essential, for you to have experience of studying changes in the brain with
ageing, and in multivariate statistics (e.g, structural equation modelling).
You will be thorough, efficient, effective, a good communicator, and enjoy
working as part of a diverse and energetic, interdisciplinary team.
The starting salary will be in the range of £26,022 - £29,914 per annum,
supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave
entitlement, and an optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. On site car and
cycle parking is available. The post will be an 11 month appointment in the
first instance, with potential for a further 2-3 years funding.
For informal discussion please contact Dr Rik Henson at the CBSU: rik.henson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk, or Dr Fiona Matthews at the
BSU fiona.matthews@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please
visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk
and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive
this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard
copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on
01793 867003, please quote reference number IRC33054.
Dr Rik Henson
MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences
Unit
15 Chaucer Road
Cambridge
CB2 7EF
England
Rik.Henson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk
+44 (0)1223 273663
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Postdoctoral Position
2 years Postdoctoral position
Reward and Decision making laboratory
Cognitive Neuroscience Institute
CNRS
Laboratory of reward and Decision
making, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, Lyon, France (http://www.isc.cnrs.fr/dre/index.html).
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to study neuroeconomics,
decision making, motivation and reward processing using fMRI in healthy
subjects and patients with neurological disorders. The institute of Cognitive
Neuroscience is located in Lyon, a thriving university city. The institute
hosts an interdisciplinary community with access to several brain imaging
facilities, such as one research-dedicated Siemens scanner, one MEG, one TEP,
EEG, TMS and other useful resources. The project will be performed in
collaboration between J-C Dreher and Hilke Plassmann. Candidates, preferably
with fMRI experience and familiarity with computational models for
neuroimaging, should send their CV, statement of research interests,
representative publications and letters of recommendation to: Jean-Claude
Dreher, dreher@isc.cnrs.fr and Hilke Plassmann, hilke@plassmann.com
Dr Jean-Claude Dreher,
Research director, CNRS UMR 5229
Reward and decision making team
Centre de Neurosciences Cognitives
67 Bd Pinel, 69675 Bron, France
tel: 00 33 (0)4 37 91 12 38
fax: 00 33 (0)4 37 91 12 10
http://www.isc.cnrs.fr/dre/
dreher@isc.cnrs.fr
00 334 37 91 12 38
http://www.isc.cnrs.fr/dre/index.html
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Postdoctoral Position
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING
SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH
INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD
The National Institute of Mental
Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), offers a two to five
year post-doctoral fellowship at one of the premier research sites in the U.S.,
the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. which houses
state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to
research. The strong scientific environment and outstanding equipment resources
at NIH make this a unique opportunity for an outstanding scientist. The
position is open to 1) recent Ph.D.'s in psychology, cognitive neuroscience,
neuroscience, neuropharmacology, or other applicable discipline or 2) M.D.'s
with training in psychiatry, neurology, nuclear medicine, radiology or other
relevant field. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team
using neuroimaging to study genetic and neurochemical mechanisms of normal
cognitive function as well as dysfunction in neuropsychiatric illnesses such as
schizophrenia, those with genetic sources of cognitive dysfunction (e.g.
Williams syndrome), and other conditions such as normal aging. Possible
research areas include 1) neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses,
especially schizophrenia, 2) neurodevelopmental neuroimaging, and 3) neurochemical
underpinnings of higher cognitive function and dysfunction and 4) imaging
genetics. Applicants with developmental imaging are especially encouraged to
apply. Familiarity with computational and statistical methods for neuroimaging
(e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab, SPM, AFNI) confers an advantage but is not
absolutely required. Send letter of interest outlining experience and research
goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Karen Berman, M.D.; C/O
Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209; 9000 Rockville Pike;
Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 435-7645; jasmins@mail.nih.gov
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Karen Berman, M.D.;
C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.;
NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209; 9000
Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA.
jasmins@mail.nih.gov
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Postdoctoral Position
Neurobiology of mindfulness and meditation
Massachusetts General Hospital
The Neurobiology of Meditation
laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital is recruiting 1-2 postdoctoral
fellows to conduct NIH-funded research evaluating the neurobiological basis of
mindful meditation and yoga. The study combines functional and structural MRI
measures with cognitive, psychosocial, and physiological assessments. The
primary responsibilities of the fellow will be to analyze MRI and behavioral
data, and then write manuscripts detailing the findings. The successful
applicant will both assist with ongoing projects and develop and execute their
own mentored research project. The lab is located within the Martinos Center
for Biomedical Imaging, which has a strong research community offering a wealth
of potential collaborations. The lab also collaborates closely with the Center
for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School and other researchers in the Boston
area.
Minimum requirements include: 1) demonstrated experience with functional and/or
structural MRI techniques; 2) a PhD in cognitive or computational neuroscience,
experimental psychology, or engineering; and 3) personal experience with yoga
or meditation.
The position will begin in the summer of 2012. Consideration of applications
will begin in January 2012 and will end when the
position is filled. Please send a statement of research interests, curriculum
vitae, and 3 letters of reference.
Sara Lazar PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital
149 13th St
Psychiatric Neuroimaging Research Program
Charlestown, MA 02129
lazar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/~lazar
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Postdoctoral Position
PostDoc – real-time fMRI neurofeedback
Department of Neuroscience
University of Geneva, Switzerland
A 2-year postdoctoral position is available at
the University of Geneva, Switzerland. The successful candidate will join a
team of real-time fMRI enthusiasts who develop and apply new methods for
neurofeedback. Candidates must have a PhD in neuroscience, biology, psychology,
computer science, physics, engineering, or related areas. Previous experience
with fMRI is essential; programming skills are highly desirable.
Geneva offers a thriving international environment, with extensive cultural and
outdoor activities, and a very high quality of living. The post is available
immediately for 2 years. Salary will range between 68'964 CHF and 75'686 CHF
(~84’000 USD) per year. Further details can be obtained from
Frank.Scharnowski@unige.ch. To apply send a CV, a statement of research
interests, and contact information for two references to
Frank.Scharnowski@unige.ch.
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Dr. Frank Scharnowski
University of Geneva, Switzerland
Swiss Institute of Technology Lausanne, Switzerland
Frank Scharnowski
frank.scharnowski@unige.ch
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Position in Cognitive Neuroscience at UC Davis
Imaging Research Center / Center for Neuroscience
University of California, Davis
The Translational Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab, led by Dr. Cameron Carter, is seeking applicants for a full time two-year post-doctoral fellow position starting summer /early fall of 2012. The lab focuses on investigating the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying cognitive control. The post-doc will work in a dynamic and supportive environment on a variety of projects involving behavioral, fMRI, and EEG studies with healthy and psychiatrically ill subjects. Individuals with a Ph.D in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and cognitive psychology or M.D. with graduate training in cognitive and affective neuroscience are encouraged to apply. Previous experience with: 1) neuroimaging and/or EEG; 2) familiarity with Matlab, EEGlab, SPM, etc ; and 3) theories and methodologies related to adolescent cognitive development, emotion regulation, cognitive remediation, and factors affecting psychosocial outcome are considered strengths. This is an ideal position for someone pursuing an academic career related to clinical neuroscience or basic developmental cognitive neuroscience. For clinical psychology applicants, supervision toward licensure will be available. We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits. Submit application by email and include a cover letter, CV, including GPA and test scores, and references.
Jacqueline Smith, Administrative Assistant III to Dr. Carter
Jacqueline.smith@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Position in Cognitive and Brain Plasticity
Center for Vital Longevity
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
The University of Texas at Dallas
The School of Behavioral and Brain
Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas seeks a two-year, full-time
postdoctoral scientist to work in the lab of Dr. Chandramallika Basak, at the
Center for Vital Longevity, a state-of-the-art research facility, in any of the
following areas: functional and structural neuroimaging of cognitive function
across the lifespan; neurocognitive facilitation through cognitive and
lifestyle (e.g., physical fitness) interventions exercise and neural
facilitation effect; neural basis of age-related changes in executive control
functions and working memory. The candidate must hold an earned PhD and have prior
neuroimaging experience, preferably with fMRI.
For more information about the current research, visit our website at http://www.utdallas.edu/~cbasak/.
Review of files will commence immediately and will continue until the position
is filled. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action
statistical purposes is requested as part of the application.
The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age,
citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual
orientation.
Applicants should submit their current curriculum vitae and contact information
for three professional references via the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM at:
http://go.utdallas.edu/pbo111017
Chandramallika Basak, Ph.D.
The Center for Vital Longevity
1600 Viceroy Drive, Suite 800
Dallas, Texas 75235
cbasak@utdallas.edu
http://go.utdallas.edu/pbo111017
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Postdoctoral Position
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ON THE NEURAL EFFECTS OF MINDFULNESS TRAINING, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Laboratory of Amishi Jha
Department of Psychology
University of Miami
Applications are invited for a
multi-year fellowship position investigating the Neural Effects of Mindfulness
Training in the Laboratory of Amishi Jha (http://attention.psy.miami.edu)
at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida. The successful applicant
will have an opportunity to play an important role in a funded research project
investigating the neural effects (with EEG/ERP/FMRI) of short-form mindfulness
training on attention and working memory in adults.
Essential skills include a thorough knowledge of human electrophysiology
(EEG/ERP) and/or functional MRI and structural MRI techniques, fantastic
organizational and computational abilities, as well as the ability to work well
in a research team. While this position requires technical sophistication, it
is more suited for someone who is scientifically interested in neuroplasticity
and its relation to attention, working memory, and mindfulness training, than
someone with a strict methods orientation. The successful applicant will hold a
PhD in neuroscience or psychology (cognitive, affective, or social neuroscience
emphasis).
Please submit applications by November 15, 2011 with
a planned start date of Jan 1, 2012. Please send
applications (via e-mail) including cover letter, CV, the names and addresses
of three referees, in one PDF file, to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Amishi
P. Jha, Ph.D (ajha@psy.miami.edu).
Amishi Jha
ajha@psy.miami.edu
http://attention.psy.miami.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Brain Imaging Postdoctoral Fellowship
Center for BrainHealth
Brain and Behavioral Sciences
University of Texas at Dallas
A Postdoctoral research position is
available at Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas, in
collaboration with the Advanced Imaging Center at UT Southwestern Medical
Center. This position presents the unparalleled opportunity to work within a
dynamic research team combining ERP, EEG, fMRI, structural brain morphometric
measures and behavioral measures to answer both basic and applied questions in
clinical and cognitive neuroscience.
Desirable Qualifications:
*PhD preferably completed in neuroscience, neuropsychology, neurocognition,
engineering, or related field (biomedical or similar fields will be considered)
*Interest in fMRI techniques, and the relationship between interventions and
cognition
*Familiarity with fMRI, EEG, or physiological measures would be advantageous
*Background in Matlab, SPM and AFNI would be advantageous
*Ability to administer and coordinate an NIH funded research project involving
exercise, cognition, and health aging
*Ability to interact with & encourage normal aging and other clinical
participants in the research study is required
*Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary highly collaborative research team
*Interest in translational research between neuroscience and clinical populations
*Strong record & potential for scholarly productivity
The Center for BrainHealth is located in downtown Dallas adjacent to The
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The Center’s research is
dedicated to applying cutting edge brain research to clinical populations to
study brain plasticity. These projects cover a wide range of cognitive
functions across the life-span, across a multitude of disorders, and across the
most current functional brain imaging technologies.
Access to state of the art facilities including: Philips 3T research-dedicated
MRI scanner, Four Neuroscan SynAmps2 systems equipped for both 64 and 128
channel recordings, newly installed SenseGraphics 3D-LIW large environment
workstation and SensAble phantom haptic device, Biopak MP150 system for
recording physiological data, and eye-tracking monitors for behavioral
measures.
Established access available to special subject populations including: Healthy
Aging, Alzheimers Disease (AD), Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD),
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), ADHD, Autism, Military and Former Military, as
well as Stroke, Adolescent, and Pediatric groups. Strong ties present to
medical research located at the adjacent UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Benefits of the job include:
*Ability to be involved with established, innovative, multidisciplinary
collaborations.
*Ability to work on research projects highly relevant to health outcomes.
*Potential for high publication rate
*High potential for innovation in research design
*Competitive salary and benefits
*One year position, renewable for 2nd year based upon performance and
productivity
The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age,
citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual
orientation. UT Dallas strongly encourages applications from candidates who
would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty and administration.
Sarah Sprinkle
2200 West Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75235-5451
Sarah.Sprinkle@utdallas.edu
http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pbe110104
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Postdoctoral Position
A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in the Timing, Memory and Decision Making Lab at Koc University
Koc University
Researchers with interest and previous
background on human memory and/or cognitive control are welcome to apply.
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science,
Neuroscience or related fields. To apply, please send a CV, a cover letter
stating research interests, and two references to Dr. Ilke Oztekin
(ioztekin@ku.edu.tr). Applications will be reviewed until the position is
filled.
ILKE OZTEKIN
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral positions in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience
Canadian Research labs
McGill, McMaster, University of Montreal
Applications are sought for postdoctoral
fellowships offered by the Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience (ACN) Training
Network of Canada, which provides 1-2 years of stipends to graduate students
and postdocs to pursue ACN research with one of 30 faculty members at McGill
University, McMaster University, and University of Montreal, the Rotman
Research Institute, and the Montreal Neurological Institute. This program is
sponsored by NSERC-Create (Canada).
Citizens of all countries are eligible. Positions begin Sept, 2012.
The application deadline is January 20, 2012.
Full application details are available at:
www.acn-create.org/admissions
Nina Pinzarrone
acn.create@gmail.com
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Postdoctoral Position
fMRI postdoc at Penn State
Center for Language Science
Department of Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
CENTER FOR LANGUAGE SCIENCE
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
The Center for Language Science (CLS) at Pennsylvania State University (http://cls.psu.edu/) invites
applications for an anticipated postdoctoral position. We are seeking a
candidate who has extensive language neuroscience experience, particularly with
fMRI methods, and who would like to develop expertise on bilingual language
processing. The position will include interaction with CLS faculty and students
and the larger Penn State neuroscience community (see http://www.imaging.psu.edu and http://www.huck.psu.edu/education/neuroscience)
towards developing fMRI expertise among students and faculty and creating
potential collaborative projects. The successful candidate will benefit from a
highly interactive group of faculty whose interests include bilingual language
processing, second language acquisition in children and adults, and language
contact. Applicants with interests in these topics and with an interest in
extending their expertise within experimental psycholinguistics and cognitive
neuroscience are particularly welcome to apply. There is no expectation that
applicants will have had prior experience in research on bilingualism but
previous fMRI expertise is critical.
The CLS is home to a cross-disciplinary research program that includes a new
NSF training program, Partnerships for International Research and Education
(PIRE): Bilingualism, mind, and brain: An interdisciplinary program in
cognitive psychology, linguistics, and cognitive neuroscience. The program provides
training in research on bilingualism that includes an international perspective
and that exploits opportunities for collaborative research conducted with one
of our international partner sites in the UK (Bangor, Wales), Germany
(Leipzig), Spain (Granada and Tarragona), The Netherlands (Nijmegen), Sweden
(Lund) and China (Hong Kong and Beijing) and in conjunction with our two
domestic partner sites at Haskins Labs and the VL2 Science of Learning Center
at Gallaudet University. The successful postdoctoral candidate will have an
opportunity to engage in collaborative research within the Center's
international network.
Questions about faculty research interests may be
directed to relevant core training faculty: Psychology: Judith Kroll, Ping Li,
Janet van Hell, and Dan Weiss; Spanish: Rena Torres Cacoullos, Giuli Dussias,
Chip Gerfen, John Lipski, and Karen Miller; Linguistics: Nola Stephens;
Communication Sciences and Disorders: Carol Miller; German: Carrie Jackson,
Mike Putnam, and Richard Page. Administrative questions can be directed to the
Director of the Center for Language Science, Judith Kroll: jfk7@psu.edu.
More information about the Center for Language Science (CLS), about the PIRE
program, and faculty research programs can be found at http://cls.psu.edu or http://cls.psu.edu/PIRE.
The initial appointment will be for one year, with a strong possibility of
renewal for the next year. Salary and benefits follow NSF/NIH guidelines. The
search is open to all eligible candidates regardless of citizenship.
Applicants should send a CV, several reprints or preprints, and a statement of
research interests. This statement should indicate two or more core faculty
members as likely primary and secondary mentors and should describe the
candidate's goals for research and training during a postdoctoral position,
including previous fMRI experience and directions in which the candidate would
like to develop his/her expertise in the language science of bilingualism.
Applicants should also provide names of three recommenders and arrange for
letters of recommendation to be sent separately.
Application materials should be sent electronically to pirepostdoc@gmail.com.
For fullest consideration, all materials should be received by December 1, 2011. The appointment can begin any time
between February 1, 2012 and June
1, 2012. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse
backgrounds. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity
and the diversity of its workforce.
Ping Li
Department of Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802, USA
pul8@psu.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
UW-Madison Training Program in Emotion Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Training Program in Emotion
Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will have one 2-3-year,
postdoctoral position starting in Fall, 2012. Our program is focused on three
areas of current emotion research: Personality, temperament and individual
differences (lifespan developmental, genetic, cognitive and biological
approaches); Affective neuroscience; and Emotion and psychopathology. We are
looking for diverse candidates with strong potential for future academic
success, whose research interests are well aligned with those of the program
and with the participating faculty members.
For more information, including how to apply by January 4,
2012, see:
http://psyphz.psych.wisc.edu/web/research/training.html
Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible. We are an Equal
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
John Koger
jvkoger@wisc.edu
6082630132
http://psyphz.psych.wisc.edu/web/research/training.html
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Research Assistant Position
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant
Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory
Department of Psychiatry
Stanford University
Stanford University invites
applications for the post of a Cognitive Neuroscience Research
Assistant/Project Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to work on brain
imaging studies of cognitive function and dysfunction in children with autism
spectrum disorders. 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 Dr. Lucina Uddin at lucina@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 children with autism is highly desirable. Experience
with any of the following would be an added advantage: brain imaging data
analysis, 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.
Dr. Lucina Uddin
lucina@stanford.edu
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Research Assistant Position
Developmental Neuroscience Lab Seeks Applicants
Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute & School of Medicine: Department of Pediatrics & Perinatology Research Branch
Wayne State University
Full-time position in neuroscience
lab focused on understanding emotional development and mapping developmental
connectional architecture of the fetal brain. Research assistant will
facilitate research fetal and pediatric fMRI research and will:
Manage data transfers, backup, and security
Develop innovative fMRI analysis methods
Train staff/collaborators in collecting and processing fMRI data
Assist with data collection and fMRI scanning
Work with children, parents, and pregnant women in testing environment
Organize, schedule, and follow up with participants
Help disseminate findings through conferences, meetings, and written reports
Requirements:
Degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field; technical degrees also
considered
Excellent interpersonal/English/organizational/multi-tasking/problem-solving
skills
1+ year experience working in research
Microsoft Office skills
Proficiency with children, adults, clinical populations, and caregivers
Preferred: experience with fMRI or other neuroscience methods; proficiency with
programming, statistical and experimental software, and Linux.
Apply on jobs.wayne.edu (posting # 038129) AND email resume, cover letter, and
2 references to Claire Bates (claire.bates@wayne.edu).
Claire Bates
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Research Assistant Position
Developmental Neuroscience Lab Seeks Applicants
School of Medicine (Department of Pediatrics & Perinatology Research Branch) & Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute
Wayne State University
Full-time position in neuroscience
lab focused on understanding emotional development and mapping developmental
connectional architecture of the fetal brain. Research assistant will
facilitate fetal and pediatric fMRI research and will:
Manage data transfers, backup, and security
Develop innovative fMRI analysis methods
Train staff/collaborators in collecting and processing fMRI data
Assist with data collection and fMRI scanning
Work with children, parents, and pregnant women in testing environment
Organize, schedule, and follow up with participants
Help disseminate findings through conferences, meetings, and written reports
Requirements:
Degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field; technical degrees also
considered
Excellent interpersonal/English/organizational/multi-tasking/problem-solving
skills
1+ year experience working in research
Microsoft Office skills
Proficiency with children, adults, clinical populations, and caregivers
Preferred: experience with fMRI or other neuroscience methods; proficiency with
programming, statistical and experimental software, and Linux.
Apply on jobs.wayne.edu (posting # 038129) AND email resume, cover letter, and
2 references to Claire Bates (claire.bates@wayne.edu).
Claire Bates
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Research Assistant Position
Programmer position: NYU Neuroscience of Language Laboratory
NYU Neuroscience of Language Laboratory
Department of Psychology
New York University
A full or part-time Programmer
position is available at the NYU Neuroscience of Language Laboratory (http://www.psych.nyu.edu/meglab/nellab),
available immediately. Responsibilities include both the development of MEG and
EEG data analysis routines and functioning as support personnel for the lab. A
strong background in statistics and Matlab are essential. Prior experience with
psychological experiments and electrophysiology is preferred.
We are looking for a full-time person but will also consider an excellent match
on a part-time basis. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply, please
email CV and names of references to Prof. Liina Pylkkänen (liina.pylkkanen@nyu.edu).
Liina Pylkkänen
liina.pylkkanen@nyu.edu
http://www.psych.nyu.edu/meglab/nellab
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Research Assistant Position
Research Assistant Position in Cognitive Neuroscience at UC Davis
Imaging Research Center / Center for Neuroscience
University of California, Davis
The Translational Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab, led by Dr. Cameron Carter, is seeking applicants for a full time research assistant position starting summer/early fall of 2012. The lab focuses on investigating the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying cognitive control. The RA will work in a dynamic and friendly environment on a variety of projects involving fMRI and EEG studies with healthy and psychiatrically ill subjects. The scope of responsibilities is broad and may include subject recruitment and clinical characterization, fMRI and EEG experiment implementation, data processing and data analysis. Individuals majoring in psychology, neuroscience, computer science and engineering are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in neuroimaging and/or EEG as well as familiarity with Matlab and SPM are considered strengths. This is an ideal position for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in cognitive neuroscience or a clinical discipline drawing upon this area of basic science. We are looking for a two-year commitment. We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits, including reduced tuition for courses at UC Davis as well as a career development workshop within the lab. Submit application by email and include a cover letter, CV including GPA, list of relevant coursework or transcript, and references.
Jacqueline Smith, Administrative Assistant III to Dr. Carter
Jacqueline.smith@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
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Research Assistant Position
Assist with human intracranial electrophysiology and neuroimaging
Tandon Lab
Department of Neurosurgery
University of Texas, Houston Medical School
We need an research assistant for a lab that coworks with human intracranial electrophysiolog and neuroimaging data. Duties include scheduling of epilepsy patients and healthy control subjects, database maintenance, subject testing, data analysis (psychometrics, functional MRI, and electrophysiology), and help with stimulus design. Demonstrable pre-existing interest in cognitive neuroscience or medicine desired; knowledge of psychological experiment software (e.g., Presentation) or statistics will be considered helpful. Advanced computer skills, especially proficiency with Matlab, AFNI, FSL, or SPM, are highly desirable but not required. This position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study in cognitive neuroscience or medicine. Applicant must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and must like working with patients.
Nitin Tandon
Department of Neurosurgery, UTHSC-H
Medical School
6431 Fannin St. Suite G.500, Medical School Building
Houston, TX
77030
Nitin.Tandon@uth.tmc.edu
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Research Assistant Position
Lab manager position
Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab
Psychology
Stanford University
The Stanford Social Neuroscience
Lab (PI: Jamil Zaki) will be opening its doors next year, and with that in mind
I am seeking to hire a full-time lab manager to begin in Summer or Fall 2012.
The lab’s research will focus on the cognitive and neural bases of social
behaviors. To get a sense of this work, applicants can review the publications
at www.wjh.harvard.edu/~zaki/.
Primary responsibilities for the lab manager will include: a) recruitment and
testing of human subjects; b) assisting with the design and implementation of
behavioral and fMRI experiments; and c) analysis of behavioral and fMRI data,
and d) managing day to day lab business.
These positions are ideal for recent college graduates thinking of applying to
graduate school in psychology or cognitive neuroscience.
To apply for the position, please view the application materials at: www.wjh.harvard.edu/~zaki/LM_application.pdf
For more information, contact me at zaki@wjh.harvard.edu
Jamil Zaki
zaki@wjh.harvard.edu
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Research Assistant Position
full time RA - fMRI project coordinator
Division on Substance Abuse & Department of Psychiatry
New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia University
A full time Research Assistant
position is available in the Division
on Substance Abuse, New York State Psychiatric Institute. The
successful applicant will work on two NIDA-funded studies assessing
the effects of drugs of abuse on social processing and cognition,
under the supervision of the PI (Gillinder Bedi). Experience with
running fMRI sessions and/or programs like Eprime, SPM, SPSS etc a big
advantage. For more information, see web advertisement.
Nicholas Van Dam
Gillinder Bedi, D.Psych.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
Division on Substance Abuse, New York State Psychiatric Institute; &
Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University
1051 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10032
gb2326@columbia.edu
http://rfmh.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-237421.html
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Graduate Student Position
Ph.D. position in Auditory Perception/Cognitive Neuroscience
Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
Department of Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience
Laboratory (ACNL) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has an opening
for a Ph.D. student. Research in the ACNL currently addresses several issues
related to auditory processing, mostly using behavioral and EEG/ERP techniques
(but also a bit with structural and functional MRI). These include auditory
scene analysis, auditory memory, change detection, music perception, and
auditory dysfunction in schizophrenia.
Interested potential applicants with appropriate qualifications (bachelor's or
master's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Computer
Science, or other related discipline) should see the ACNL web page for further
information about our research, email me directly with any questions, and apply
directly to the UNLV graduate school. For more information on UNLV, the Ph.D.
program, and the ACNL see links below.
UNLV Grad School: http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/
UNLV Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program: http://psychology.unlv.edu/html/experimental_program.html
ACNL: http://faculty.unlv.edu/jsnyder
Joel Snyder
joel.snyder@unlv.edu
http://faculty.unlv.edu/jsnyder
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Graduate Student Position
Graduate student in cognitive neuroscience
Cognitive Aging & Neuroimaging Lab
Department of Psychology
Penn State
The Cognitive Aging and
Neuroimaging Lab (http://canlab.psych.psu.edu/),
within the Department of Psychology at Penn State is now accepting applications
for students wishing to enter the doctoral program in Fall of 2012. The CANLab
examines the effects of aging on learning and memory processes using both
behavioral and functional neuroimaging (fMRI) methods. Our lab focuses on
several cognitive processes associate with learning and memory including
including those associated with the study of true memories, false memories,
relational memories, implicit learning and cognitive control of episodic
memories. With respect to cognitive aging, the CANLab examines neural markers
associated with age-related cognitive decline, as well as mechanisms for neural
compensation.
The deadline for applications to our doctoral program is December 1. For more
information please see the graduate website (http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/howToApply.html).
Nancy Dennis, PhD
nad12@psu.edu
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Graduate Student Position
Graduate student positions in Brain and Cognitive Science
Brain and Cognitive Sciences Program
Department of Psychology
Temple University
The Brain and Cognitive Sciences
program in the Department of Psychology at Temple University is seeking highly
qualified PhD student applicants. Research in the BCS explores a wide range of
topics spanning the domains of cognition, perception, and neuroscience. As an
integral part of their training, students in the program are given the opportunity
to engage in basic and applied research using a host of advanced research
methodologies including fMRI, brain stimulation, eye-tracking, EEG, lesion
studies, genetics, cellular and molecular biology, and more. The Temple
University Department of Psychology is a dynamic and productive environment for
students, and a recent national ranking placed us among the top in the U.S.
based on faculty research, funding, and scholarly productivity.
Further information about the BCS program and individual faculty research can
be found at www.temple.edu/psychology/bcs.
Guidelines and information for prospective applicants can be found at http://www.temple.edu/psychology/graduate/applications/online/index.htm.
Ingrid Olson
iolson@temple.edu
http://www.temple.edu/psychology/bcs/
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Graduate Student Position
Graduate Fellowships in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience
Canadian ACN labs
McGill, McMaster, and University of Montreal
Applications are sought for
graduate fellowships offered by the Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience (ACN)
Training Network of Canada, which provides 1-2 years of stipends to graduate
students to pursue ACN research with one of 30 faculty members at McGill
University, McMaster University, and University of Montreal, the Rotman
Research Institute, and the Montreal Neurological Institute. This program is
sponsored by NSERC-Create (Canada).
Citizens of all countries are eligible. Positions begin Sept, 2012.
The application deadline is January 20, 2012.
Full application details are available at:
www.acn-create.org/admissions
Nina Pinzarrone
acn.create@gmail.com
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Sangay Wangmo
Administrative Assistant
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Save the date!
19th CNS Annual Meeting
The Palmer House
March 31 - April 3 2012 Chicago, Illinois
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