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OCTOBER 2010
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2010
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
I Welcome to the Newsletter
II Society News
III Announcements/Conferences
IV Positions Available
-Faculty
-Postdoctoral
-Research Assistants
-Graduate Students
V Of Interest
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I. WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
This newsletter is intended for CNS members only. It is a monthly
newsletter designed to update its members on events, job opportunities,
and related information in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. The
Newsletter is emailed monthly to all current members. Membership and
contact information can be updated by logging into member's account. For
guidelines on submitting an announcement to the Newsletter, see
https://cogneurosociety.org/newsletter
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II. SOCIETY NEWS
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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!
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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities
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NIMH Summer Institute in Cognitive
Neuroscience -- The 23 nd annual Summer Institute in Cognitive Neuroscience
will be held from June 26 - July 9, 2011. The objectives of the Summer
Institute are to advance the cognitive neurosciences by training the next
generation of researchers in emerging information, methods and theoretical perspectives
in mind-brain science, including how this knowledge can be applied in
translational research. This year, issues in Cognitive Control (Basic and
Translational Approaches) and Higher Cognition (Numerical and Relational
Processing) will be studied. A distinguished faculty will lecture on current
topics. Laboratories and demonstrations will provide practical experience with
methods in anatomy and functional imaging and their application to issues in
cognitive neuroscience. Applications are invited from eligible beginning and
established researchers. The Summer Institute values diversity and welcomes
applications from all qualified scientists. For application, please go to http://sicn.cmb.ucdavis.edu/
APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY
17, 2011 at 5:00 PM PST
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Conference/Symposium/Event
fMRI Visiting Fellowship Program Mar 21 -25, 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 40 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 bot exploratory and statistical analyses),
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
Robert.L.Savoy@alum.mit.edu
http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/fMRIVisitFellowProg.php
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Conference/Symposium/Event
Boston Area Software Training Programs for fMRI Data Analysis
SPM8 and Related Software Training
HyperVision, Inc, and Neurometrika.org
Software Training and fMRI Data
Analysis; Primarily using SPM8
There will be intermediate and advanced software training programs in BOSTON in
September and October of
2010. The primary software will be SPM8 for most of these programs, with
extensive discussion of a variety of software tools that extend the power of
SPM8. The first three (different) programs will be held in Charlestown,
Massachusetts (near Boston). Please note that all programs require that you
bring your own laptop, and that these are intermediate or advanced courses, which
presume a modest level of experience with functional MRI and statistics. Please
see the links below for more details about the programs. Registration for all
programs is done at:
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/170
Boston; Sep 20-25, 2010; Advanced Course:
Design and Analysis for Functional Neuroimaging: A Problem Oriented Approach
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/168
Boston; Oct 11-15, 2010; Intermediate Course:
SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/154
Boston; Oct 25-30, 2010; Advanced Course:
Network Analysis
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/134
Related information about accommodations can be found at:
http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/martinos/training/accommodations.php
Robert L. Savoy
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/169
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Conference/Symposium/Event
Chicago Area Software Training Program for fMRI Data Analysis 2010Nov06
SPM8 and Related Software Training
HyperVision, Inc, and Neurometrika.org
Chicago Software Training and fMRI
Data Analysis; Primarily using SPM8
There will be an advanced software training program in CHICAGO during the
period of November 6-10, 2010. The primary software will be SPM8, with
extensive discussion of a variety of software tools that extend the power of
SPM8. The program will be held at the Northwestern University Feinberg School
of Medicine. Please note that this program requires that you bring your own
laptop, and that this advanced course presumes a modest level of experience
with functional MRI and statistics. Please see the link below for more details
about the programs. Registration for all programs is done at:
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/170
Chicago; Nov 06-10, 2010; Intermediate/Advanced
Course:
SPM8 for Basic and Network Analysis
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/166
Robert L. Savoy
Robert.L.Savoy@alum.mit.edu
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/169
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Conference/Symposium/Event
Pittsburgh Area Software Training Program for fMRI Data Analysis 2011Jan03
SPM8 and Related Software Training
HyperVision, Inc, and Neurometrika.org
PITTSBURGH Software Training and
fMRI Data Analysis; Primarily using SPM8
There will be an intermediate software training program in Pittsburgh during
the period of January 3-7, 2011. The primary software will be SPM8, with
extensive discussion of a variety of software tools that extend the power of
SPM8. The program will be held at the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition.
Please note that this program requires that you bring your own laptop, and that
this advanced course presumes a modest level of
experience with functional MRI and statistics. Please see the link below for
more details about the programs. Registration for all programs is done at:
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/170
Pittsburgh; Jan 03 - 07, 2011; Intermediate Course:
SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/154
Robert L. Savoy
Robert.L.Savoy@alum.mit.edu
http://www.neurometrika.org/node/154
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Conference/Symposium/Event
Multi-Modal Imaging for One Week; Intensive Dec 13-17, 2010
EEG/MEG, fMRI, High-Resolution MR and fMRI, NIRS, PET, TMS
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Massachusetts General Hospital
Multi-Modal 5-Day Intensive
Robert L. Savoy, Ph.D., Director of fMRI Education
Bruce R. Rosen, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the MGH/MIT/HMS Martinos Center
A NEW PROGRAM
Dates: December 13-17, 2010
Active Introduction to EEG/MEG, fMRI, High-Resolution MR and fMRI, NIRS, PET,
and TMS
This new program, being offered for the first time during the period of
December 13-17, 2010, is an adaptation of the two-week, government-sponsored
program on multi-modal imaging held each year in the spring, at the Martinos
Center for Biomedical Imaging. (For details on that program, see http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/multimodalImaging.php)
However, unlike that program (which requires competitive applications and
notification by March 15, 2011 about offers of acceptance), the present program
is being offered on a "first come, first served" basis.
During the first three days, each of 6 modalities will be presented. The
content will focus on the underlying physics, experimental design, data
analysis, and a few of the currently cutting edge applications of each
technology. The fourth day will focus more particularly on applications and
integration across modalities in the context of both analysis and applications,
with a special emphasis on when and how the information from different
modalities can complement each other, and facilitate additional conclusions not
obtainable by one modality alone. In addition to classroom lectures,
participants will engage in experimental design workshops, tours of the
relevant equipment, and demonstrations of the equipment for each modality.
We believe that this program will be of value to clinicians as well as the
primary target audience of investigators interested in the imaging technologies
associated cognitive neuroscience. Researchers wanting an intense introduction
and state-of-the-art update on the variety of imaging technologies being used
in research, diagnosis, and, in some cases, treatment of psychiatric and
neurological disorders, should find the program informative and useful.
Robert L. Savoy
savoy@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/fMRI-Extension/MM5Day.php
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Faculty Position
Associate Professor
Clinical Psychology
Department of Psychology
Northwestern University
THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, invites applications for an associate professor in Clinical Psychology to begin September 2011. We are interested in outstanding applicants from all areas of clinical psychology. Qualifications include outstanding research and teaching ability, as well as licensed or license-eligible status as a clinical psychologist. Interested candidates should send a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications to the Clinical Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208-2710, USA. Candidates can wait to have letters of recommendation sent until it becomes clear that we have interest in their application. Inquiries may be addressed to clinicalpsychjobsearch@northwestern.edu. Our department has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and especially encourages women and minority applicants to apply. Applications received before November 1 will receive higher priority. AA/EOE
Richard E. Zinbarg
clinicalpsychjobsearch@northwestern.edu
http://www.wcas.northwestern.edu/psych/
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Faculty Position
Cognitive NEUROSCIENCE – Senior Level Position (Associate/Full Professor)
Cognitive Neuroscience/Economic Decision Making
Department of Psychology
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont McKenna College invites
applications for an Endowed Chair (associate/full professor level) in cognitive
neuroscience. We are interested in psychologists who incorporate neuroscience
with decision-making and economics. CMC professors teach four courses a year
and engage undergraduates in research. CMC is ranked among the top liberal arts
colleges nationally. For information and to apply online, visit https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/home.php.
Include a cover letter, statement of research and teaching interests, summary
of past teaching evaluations, curriculum vitae, names and e-mail addresses of
three references, and copies of relevant publications when uploading materials.
Applications should be received by November 1, 2010.
CMC hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent
with applicable state and federal laws. Direct inquiries to: Director for Human
Resources, 400 N. Claremont Blvd., Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909)
621-8490. Employment is contingent upon providing documents
verifying U.S. citizenship or legal permission to work in the United States.
Catherine L. Reed, Ph.D.
Director for Human Resources, 400 N. Claremont Blvd., Claremont, California 91711-4015
clreed@cmc.edu
https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/home.php.
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Faculty Position
Endowed Chair in Neuroimaging Research
Department of Psychology
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina
invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for an outstanding scientist
to help establish the South Carolina Research Center of Economic Excellence
(COEE) in Brain Imaging as part of a statewide Brain Imaging Center of
Excellence. This position provides a unique opportunity to use the basic and
clinical resources at USC to develop an area of advanced interdisciplinary
research on human brain imaging. The McCausland Center for Brain Imaging, a
Center of Economic Excellence within the Health Sciences South Carolina
collaborative, provides high-resolution imaging for projects in cognitive,
affective, and clinical neuroscience. With its new Siemens Magnetom Trio Total
Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging system, the McCausland Center for Brain Imaging
collaboratives will include faculty and researchers from the schools of Arts
and Sciences, Public Health and Medicine at the University of South Carolina
and from around the state.
Applicants should be Professor or advanced Associate Professor with training in
psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry, or clinical
neuroimaging and have substantial experience using functional brain imaging to
address questions concerning brain basis of cognition and behavior. A history
of grant funding and experience leading a large and proven research team is
required. In addition to running a successful research team, the selected
candidate will participate in the hiring and mentoring of junior faculty in
cognitive and behavioral science.
The University of South Carolina, founded in 1801, is one of three public
research universities in South Carolina and spans an eight-campus, fully
accredited state-supported system with approximately 40,000 students. Strong
USC undergraduate and graduate programs and professional schools include Arts
and Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Business, Law, Education, Social Work,
Pharmacy, Public Health, Mass Communications and Information Studies, and
Nursing.
Inquiries and nominations should be sent by email to Professor John M.
Henderson (john.henderson@sc.edu). Applications
should be sent electronically to john.henderson@sc.edu,
or to John M. Henderson, Neuroimaging Chair Search, Department of Psychology,
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC 29208.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or
employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation or veteran status.
John Henderson
john.henderson@sc.edu
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Faculty Position
Stanford University School of Education Behavioral Neuroscience Search
Stanford University
Behavioral Neuroscience Search
The School of Education seeks nominations and applications for a tenure-line
appointment in behavioral neuroscience, with an emphasis on research that
addresses problems of education and learning. This is an open-rank search, but
with a strong preference for candidates at the assistant or associate professor
level. The ideal candidate's expertise may range from
learning and performance in specific instructional topics such as reading, to
more general competencies integral to education such as executive control.
Candidates with outstanding scholarship from all relevant subfields within
neuroscience will be considered. The successful candidate will contribute to
programs offered through the school's committee on Developmental and
Psychological Sciences. In addition to vigorous, programmatic research,
responsibilities will include teaching and advising at the master's and
doctoral levels. Stanford University has a number of strong initiatives in
neuroscience that provide an excellent collaborative atmosphere and
infrastructure support.
Formal review of nominations and applications will begin November
1, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested
candidates should submit a full vita, three examples of scholarship (articles,
chapters or books), and the names of three or more scholars of renown, who
would consent to write to us in confidence about your qualifications. To apply
please visit: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/343
Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and
applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who
would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and
clinical missions.
Annelies Ransome
aransome@stanford.edu
http://ed.stanford.edu/faculty/jobs/behavioral-neuroscience-search
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Faculty Position
Assistant/Associate Professor Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuroscience Research
Department of Psychology
University of Miami, Florida
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,
2011. 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 the mailing address below.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of Miami is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Person: Dr. PhilMcCabe
Contact email: pmccabe@miami.edu
Neuroscience Search Committee,
Department of Psychology,
University of Miami,
PO Box 248185,
Coral Gables, FL 33124.
http://www.psy.miami.edu
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Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Cognitive
Psychology
Purchase College, SUNY
The Psychology Program at Purchase
College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Psychology at the
Assistant Professor level, beginning fall 2011. We seek candidates who have
research expertise in Cognitive Psychology and whose research focuses on
applied issues broadly defined (e.g., judgment and decision making, learning
and memory in education, cultural or gender differences). A Ph.D. in psychology
by August 2011 is a requirement.
Purchase College is an undergraduate institution located 25 miles north of New
York City. It houses a unique combination of Liberal and Arts and Sciences and
Arts Conservatory programs.
To apply, please visit the following website: https://jobs.purchase.edu, complete
an online application and attach a cover letter, CV. statements of research
interests, teaching philosophy, and representative publications. Candidates are
also required to have three (3) letters of recommendation sent from third
parties by either mail or email to: Jean Kyff, Senior Staff Assistant, Academic
Affairs, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, New York 10577. Jean.Kyff@purchase.edu. We offer a competitive salary of
$51,000 and benefits package.
The application deadline is October 31, 2010.
Nancy Zook
Jean Kyff, Academic Affairs, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, New York 10577
nancy.zook@purchase.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.
Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.
NIH/NIMH
Bldg 10, Rm 3C209
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-1365
USA
jasmins@mail.nih.gov
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Faculty Position
Assistant or Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Psychology and the Learning Research and Development Center
The Department of Psychology and the Learning Research and Development Center
(LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh are seeking to fill one joint
tenure-track position in the areas of higher-level cognition or educational
neuroscience at the associate or assistant professor level. Applicants at the
associate level are expected to be highly visible scholars with active research
programs and track records of extramural funding. Specialization within the
areas of higher-level cognition and educational neuroscience is open.
Applicants should apply electronically by sending a CV, statement of research
and teaching interests, and up to three papers to cogsrch@pitt.edu.
Junior applicants should have three letters of recommendation sent to the above
email address. The subject heading of letters should include the applicant’s
last name and the word Recommendation. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Deb Connell
schunn@pitt.edu
http://www.psychology.pitt.edu
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Faculty Position
Cognitive Neuroscience
Department of Psychology
University of Kansas
The Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas seeks to hire faculty member (assistant or associate professor) in the area of cognitive neuroscience. The successful candidate for this position would conduct research using neuroscience techniques with a cognitive perspective. The work of this individual will focus on cognitive processes. Area of specialization is open. Preference would be for an applicant whose research is grounded in basic issues in human cognition and whose work could link to or otherwise enhance existing traditional or emergent strengths at the University of Kansas. We are particularly interested in researchers whose work can bridge with other Department emphasis areas (clinical, developmental, quantitative or social). It would be expected that the individual would contribute broadly to graduate and undergraduate training in neuroscience, graduate training in cognitive psychology, be able to seek external funding successfully, and interface with other faculty within and beyond the department.
Paul Atchley
For a full copy of the position
announcement and to apply on-line, applicants should go to: https://jobs.ku.edu and search for
position number 00003233. Submit on-line: letter of application, a current CV,
a statement outlining their research program, and a list of teaching interests.
Send separately by mail, e-mail, or fax representative reprints and three
letters of reference to:
Paul Atchley, Ph.D.
Chair, Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee
Department of Psychology
1415 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS 66045-7556
patchley@ku.edu
phone 785-864-4131
fax 785-864-5696
https://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=94319
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Faculty Position
IMMEDIATE POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITIONS TO STUDY THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF PREDICTIONS IN VISUAL COGNITION
Moshe Bar Laboratory
Radiology
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
If your are fluent in fMRI and/or
have been doing research very related to ours, and are looking for a
Postdoctoral position to start soon, come join our team in Dr. Moshe Bar’s
laboratory at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General
Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Research in the lab focuses on issues in
high-level vision with an emphasis on object recognition, contextual
associations and the mechanisms of predictions in cognition. See http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu
for more information about our work. The research involves functional
neuroimaging (fMRI), possibly combined with high-temporal resolution imaging
(MEG). Experience in either technique is a must. Some acquaintance with UNIX,
Linux, Macs and Matlab would facilitate a smooth start. The position would give
the holder experience of research in a variety of topics in cognitive
neuroscience, as well as an extensive training in using some of the best
neuroimaging design and analysis tools available. A minimum commitment of two
years would be necessary.
Please email a curriculum vitae, description of research experience, and a
statement of goals and interests to: Professor Moshe Bar, bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
(Three letters of recommendation may be required at a
later stage of the screening.) Only relevant applications will receive a
response. Inquiries are welcome.
Moshe Bar
bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu/
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Faculty Position
Associate or Advanced Assistant Professor
Psychophysiology
Department of Psychology
Rhodes College, Memphis TN
The Department of Psychology at
Rhodes College (http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/8070.asp
) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in Psychophysiology
to begin in August, 2011. Candidates must have a
Ph.D. and previous teaching experience. The successful candidate will be
expected to establish an active program of research involving undergraduate
students and contribute to an interdisciplinary Neuroscience major (http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/1586.asp).
Teaching load is 3/2. Extensive opportunities for research collaboration are
available through our partnerships with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
University of Memphis, and UT Medical School. Candidates from backgrounds
typically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to
apply. As Rhodes continues to diversify its student body, we also seek
candidates with experience working with students from different backgrounds.
Complete applications will require a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
statements of teaching and research interests, and three letters of reference.
Apply online at http://jobs.rhodes.edu.
Application review will begin October 1 and continue until the position is
filled.
Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential,
undergraduate college located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate
students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the
ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective
leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage
applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision.
Memphis has a population of over one million and is the nation’s 18th largest
metropolitan area. The city provides multiple opportunities for cultural and
recreational activities. Read more about Memphis at http://www.rhodes.edu/about/369.asp.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce
(see http://www.rhodes.edu/collegehandbook/10309.asp).
Robert Strandburg, PhD
Chair of the Psychophysiology Search Committee
Rhodes College
2000 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
strandburg@rhodes.edu
9018433170
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Postdoctoral Position
Enhancing Performance and Brain Repair Using Virtual Reality Hapto-Robotic Training
Center for BrainHealth
Schools of Engineering & Computer Science, and Behavioral & Brain Sciences
The University of Texas at Dallas
A Postdoctoral research position is
available at Center for BrainHealth, in collaboration with the Erik Jonsson
School of Engineering and Computer Science, and the Virtual Reality Touch Lab
at Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. This position presents the
unparalleled opportunity to coordinate and develop a newly funded project on
virtual reality haptics, sensory integration & perception, and fine motor
integration within a dynamic research team combining ERP, EEG, fMRI, structural
brain morphometric measures and behavioral measures to answer both basic and
applied questions in clinical and cognitive neuroscience.
Desirable Qualifications:
*PhD preferably completed in neuroscience, neuropsychology, neurocognition,
engineering, or related field (biomedical or similar fields will be considered)
*Interest in perception sensory processing, motor learning, and the link to
emotions and cognition
*Familiarity with fMRI, EEG, and physiological measures would be advantageous
*Background in matlab and programming codes, such as open GL, open haptics
and/or C++, would be advantageous
*Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary highly collaborative research team
*Interest in translational research between neuroscience and clinical
populations
*Strong record & potential for scholarly productivity
The Center for BrainHealth is located in downtown Dallas adjacent to The
University of Texas at Dallas Southwestern Medical Center. The Center’s
research is dedicated to applying cutting edge brain research to clinical
populations to study brain plasticity. These projects cover a wide range of
cognitive functions across the life-span, across a multitude of disorders, and
across the most current functional brain imaging technologies.
Access to state of the art facilities including: Philips 3T research-dedicated
MRI scanner, Four Neuroscan SynAmps2 systems equipped for both 64 and 128
channel recordings, newly installed SenseGraphics 3D-LIW large environment
workstation and SensAble phantom haptic device, Biopak MP150 system for
recording physiological data, and eye-tracking monitors for behavioral measures.
Established access available to special subject populations including:
Alzheimers Disease (AD), Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD), Traumatic
Brain Injury (TBI), ADHD, Autism, Military and Former Military, as well as
healthy Aging, Stroke, Adolescent, and Pediatric groups. Strong ties present to
medical research located at the adjacent UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Benefits of the job include:
*Ability to be involved with established, innovative, multidisciplinary
collaborations.
*Ability to work on research projects highly relevant to health outcomes.
*Potential for high publication rate
*High potential for innovation in research design
*Competitive salary and benefits
*One year position, renewable for 2nd year based upon performance and productivity
Please submit application materials via the online application form available
below.
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.
Sandra Chapman, Ph.D.
The Center for BrainHealth at UT
Dallas
2200 West Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75235
Sandra.Chapman@utdallas.edu
http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pbq100208
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Postdoctoral Position
Research staff positions at the MPI for Psycholinguistics
Neurobiology of Language
Max Planck Institute of Psycholinguistics
The Max Planck Institute for
Psycholinguistics (Nijmegen, the Netherlands) is offering three research staff
positions in the field of Neurobiology of Language.
Research at our institute is done in a very inspiring research environment,
without teaching obligations; furthermore, considerable technical support is
available, as well as access to state of the art research and neuroimaging facilities
(see www.donders.ru.nl),
including MRI at 1.5, 3 and 7 Tesla, a whole-head MEG system, three ERP labs, a
TMS lab, a Virtual Reality Lab, and multiple behavioural labs. The positions
will become available between now and next summer. Dependent on the level of
experience of the candidate, the term of appointment is 3 or 5 years.
We are looking for experimental scientists with a background in
psycholinguistics, experimental psychology and/or neuroscience, who are
interested in undertaking research in our department. A solid experimental
background and experience with state of the art imaging methods is recommended.
Candidates should have a strong publication track record. A track record in
supervising PhD students would be welcomed. The focus of your research should
fit into the overall research portfolio of the department, as described on our
website (www.mpi.nl)
under the projects Unification and Language in Action.
Applications should include:
(i) a CV;
(ii) a list of publications;
(iii) the names of two referees who would be willing to write letters of
recommendation;
(iv) examples of published work;
(v) a cover letter describing research interests;
For information about the position, please contact Peter Hagoort (peha@mpi.nl).
Deadline for receipt of applications: October 15, 2010.
Ina Grevel
Max Planck Institute for
Psycholinguistics
Postbus 310
6500 AH Nijmegen
The Netherlands
ina.grevel@mpi.nl
+31243521318
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Position in Human cognitive neuropharmacology
Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit and Brain Imaging Program
Department of Psychiatry
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Postdoctoral position in human
cognitive neuropharmacology is available in the Clinical Neuroscience Research
Unit and Brain Imaging Program (CNRU-BIP), located in the Department of
Psychiatry at the University of Vermont College of Medicine: www.uvm.edu/~cnru
and
www.uvm.edu/~neurogp/?Page=faculty/newhouse/index.html
This position within the laboratory of Paul Newhouse MD, is for up to two
years, and is supported by an NIA grant. The position starts October 1, 2010 and is open until filled.
The postdoc will collaborate on studies of the effects of estradiol and related
gonadal steroids on cholinergic-related cognitive functioning in postmenopausal
women as well as studies of the effects of gonadal steroids on psychosocial
stress. Techniques used include experimental hormone treatment and cholinergic
drug administration in combination with fMRI, structural MRI (VBM,
segmentation, DTI), cognitive testing of working memory, verbal and visual
episodic memory, spatial navigation, and experimental stress paradigms both
within and outside the imaging environment.
The prospective candidate should have a PhD and/or MD and extensive experience
in human cognitive and behavioral neuroscience. Preference will be given to
individuals with experience in conducting fMRI studies and using image analysis
software (e.g. Brain Voyager, FSL, SPM).
In addition to the resources and faculty of the CNRU-BIP (including Drs. Paul
Newhouse, Julie Dumas, Alexandra Potter, and Magdalena Naylor), the postdoc
will have access to the Clinical and Translational Science Center at the
University of Vermont including a large outpatient and inpatient Clinical
Research Center with nursing support for invasive studies, as well as the
resources of the University of Vermont Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research
Center including a 3T Philips Achieva system housed within the same building as
the Clinical Research Center.
For inquiry and application, candidate should e-mail CV, 2-3 letters of
recommendation, and a letter of research interests and career goals, along with
reprints to: Dr. Paul Newhouse at Paul.Newhouse@uvm.edu.
Paul Newhouse, M.D.
Professor and Director, Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit and Brain Imaging
Program,
Associate Director for Research, University of Vermont Center on Aging,
Department of Psychiatry
University of Vermont College of Medicine
1 South Prospect St.
Burlington, VT 05401
paul.newhouse@uvm.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Stanford University Postdoctoral Fellowship Available: Geriatric Translational Affective Neuroscience
Geriatric Translational Affective Neuroscience
Stanford Mood Disorders Center
Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Amit Etkin’s laboratory, in
collaboration with Dr. Ruth O’Hara’s laboratory, in the Stanford University
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, is currently accepting
applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship to engage in translational
affective neuroscience work in the domains of cognitive neuroscience, affective
disorders and neural circuitry. This is an NIH-funded position, and the successful
candidate will be co-mentored by Drs. Etkin and O’Hara, and be in the context
of the Stanford Mood Disorders Center. Potential projects include deepening our
understanding of emotion regulation in late life, investigating dysfunction of
emotion regulation and its interaction with cognitive dysfunction in late-life
psychiatric disorders, and probing and manipulating neural circuitry with
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and concurrent TMS/fMRI.
The successful applicant will have a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience,
Neurophysiology, Psychology, Computer Science or related fields. Applicants
should have experience conducting fMRI studies and conducting data analysis
(e.g. with SPM, FSL, AFNI, etc). Additional programming experience is a plus.
Duties will also include manuscript preparation, presentation of findings at
conferences, management of research assistants and preparation of grants.
Laboratory and Stanford resources include research-dedicated 1.5T, 3T and 7T
MRI scanners, an offline TMS setup and concurrent TMS/fMRI. Additionally, the
successful candidate will have an opportunity to interact closely with other
faculty, including Mike Greicius (Neurology), and James Gross (Psychology).
Salary commensurate with experience. More information about our ongoing studies
can be found at: http://etkinlab.stanford.edu.
To apply:
Letters of inquiry can be sent to amitetkin@stanford.edu.
To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a statement describing research
interests and relevant background and three letters of recommendations, as well
as relevant reprints/preprints of research articles to:
Amit Etkin, MD, PhD
Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford University
401 Quarry Road
Stanford, CA 94305
amitetkin@stanford.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging with Focus on Affective Neuroscience
Pediatric Brain Research And InterventioN Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
Psychiatry
University of Illinois at Chicago
A postdoctoral position is
available at the Pediatric BRAIN Center, Institute for Juvenile Research,
University of Illinois at Chicago, to study brain mechanisms of affective
systems in children and adolescents within our research program. The position
involves working with Dr Mani Pavuluri, M.D. Ph.D., Dr. Alessandra Passarotti,
PhD and their neuroimaging team on conducting fMRI studies and developing new
neuroimaging paradigms with focus on emotion processing and affect regulation.
We seek PhD candidates who have a strong background in fMRI and affective
neuroscience. Experience with fMRI studies, and familiarity with AFNI, SPM, or
FSL software are required. Excellent programming and statistical skills related
to neuroimaging research, and a record of scientific publications are also
required.
Our research is a strong federally funded program with outstanding research
opportunities and direct access to pediatric psychiatric patients through our
pediatric mood disorder clinic. We offer a competitive hiring package based on
experience, with opportunities for career development beyond the post-doctoral
appointment. Our Center is part of the Institute for Juvenile Research and is
affiliated with the Center for Cognitive Medicine. We are part of the UIC
Medical School and are in close proximity to the MR Center, which houses
research-devoted 3T scanner, as well as a new whole body 9.4T scanner for human
brain imaging.
Interested candidates must contact Dr. M. Pavuluri or Dr A. Passarotti via
email: mpavuluri@psych.uic.edu, apassarotti@psych.uic.edu.
Alessandra Passarotti
apassarotti@psych.uic.edu
http://www.psych.uic.edu/research.htm
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Postdoctoral Position
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING
SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH
INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD
The National Institute of Mental
Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), offers a two to five
year post-doctoral fellowship at one of the premier research sites in the U.S.,
the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. which houses
state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to
research. The strong scientific environment and outstanding equipment resources
at NIH make this a unique opportunity for an outstanding scientist. The
position is open to 1) recent Ph.D.'s in psychology, cognitive neuroscience,
neuroscience, neuropharmacology, or other applicable discipline or 2) M.D.'s
with training in psychiatry, neurology, nuclear medicine, radiology or other
relevant field. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team
using neuroimaging to study genetic and neurochemical mechanisms of normal
cognitive function as well as dysfunction in neuropsychiatric illnesses such as
schizophrenia, those with genetic sources of cognitive dysfunction (e.g.
Williams syndrome), and other conditions such as normal aging. Possible
research areas include 1) neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses,
especially schizophrenia, 2) neurodevelopmental neuroimaging, and 3)
neurochemical underpinnings of higher cognitive function and dysfunction and 4)
imaging genetics. Applicants with developmental imaging are especially
encouraged to apply. Familiarity with computational and statistical methods for
neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab, SPM, AFNI) confers an advantage but is
not absolutely required. Send letter of interest outlining experience and research
goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Karen Berman, M.D.; C/O
Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209; 9000 Rockville Pike;
Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 435-7645; jasmins@mail.nih.gov
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.
NIH/NIMH
Bldg 10, Rm 3C209
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-1365
USA
jasmins@mail.nih.gov
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Postdoctoral Position
Neuroimaging postdoctoral fellowship
Laboaratory for Darwinian Neuroscience
Emory University
The Laboratory for Darwinian
Neuroscience at Emory University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow
to assist with the following three projects: 1) genetic and neurobiological
bases of individual variation in cooperative behavior in humans, 2)
neuropeptide effects on the neural correlates of face processing in humans, 3) comparisons
of brain white matter connectivity in humans and chimpanzees.
Preference will be given to applicants with strong technical background,
including prior experience with fMRI and DTI analysis, matlab, familiarity with
Unix operating systems and shell scripting. Applicants should be willing to
commit to a minimum two year appointment in the lab.
Applicants should send a CV, statement of research interest and contact
information of three referees to Dr. James K. Rilling (jrillin@emory.edu).
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, but will wait for the
right candidate.
James K. Rilling
jrillin@emory.edu
http://www.anthropology.emory.edu/FACULTY/Rilling/ANTJR/labhome.html
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Postdoctoral Position
Interdisciplinary Post-doctoral Position - University of Colorado, Boulder
NIMH Center on Executive Function
Institute of Cognitive Science, Dept. of Psychology & Neuroscience
University of Colorado - Boulder
Postdoctoral position available to
work on cognitive neuroscience studies of executive function with Dr. Marie
Banich (P.I.) and other co-investigators as part of the NIMH-funded Center on
the Determinants of Executive Function and Dysfunction (http://defd.colorado.edu/index.html).
The research agenda is diverse, encompassing developmental, genetic,
computational and psychological approaches to understanding 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.). Applicants should have a strong work ethic,
be self-motivated and directed, well organized, responsible and have a keen
attention to detail. Candidates must be able to work well independently and as
well as part of a team.
To apply, go to http://www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=62684
Fully completed applications will be reviewed starting September
30, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.
Marie Banich
Marie.Banich@colorado.edu
http://www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=62684
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Postdoctoral Position
Seeking fMRI-savvy Postdoc/Research Scientist for new NYC-area Udall Center for Parkinson's Research
Memory Disorders Project
Center for Neuroscience
Rutgers University - Newark
We have an immediate opening for a Postdoc or Senior Research Scientist with strong brain imaging skills (especially fMRI experience) to work at a newly funded NYC-area Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease Research. The research will involve fMRI studies of the effects of dopaminergic drugs on fronto-striatal brain activity during learning and decision making in Parkinson's patients. The position will be supervised jointly by myself and David Eidelberg (Chair of Neurology, Director of North Shore LIJ Feinstein Neurosciences Institute, and PI of new Udall Center). Our new 5 year NIH Udall Center of Excellence award from NIH/NINDS supports a joint NSLIJ-Rutgers program in brain imaging of cognition in Parkinson's disease, looking at various pharmacological (dopaminergic) and genetic mediated variations on brain activity in Parkinson's patients, using cognitive learning and memory tasks developed at our labs at Rutgers University - Newark.
Mark A. Gluck
gluck@pavlov.rutgers.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity In theHuman Connectome Project
Department of Psychology
Washington University School of Medicine
We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow
who wishes to gain experience in using task-based functional MRI to 1) help
identify as neural “nodes” that can guide, validate and interpret the results
of human brain connectivity analyses that will be conducted on resting state
fMRI and HARDI data data; 2) provide task-activation data that can be combined
with MEG data to better understand information flow within networks; and 3) to
allow a comparison of network connectivity in a task context to connectivity
results generated using resting-state fMRI. This position will offer an
opportunity to participate in a large-scale NIH-funding project developing
methods to assess human brain connectivity from multiple perspectives, and to
develop a publically accessible database relevant to understanding the genetic
basis of brain connectivity metrics, as well as their relationship to a range
of behavioral phenotypes. This postdoctoral position would allow the individual
to help develop and utilize a battery of tasks that can identify node locations
in a wide a range of neural systems, and to develop methods for assessing the
validity and psychometric stability of these probes. The post-doc opportunity
will involve learning state of the art neuroimaging techniques. The post doc
will interface with several very active labs focusing on human brain
connectivity and human cognitive and affective neuroscience, including the labs
of Dr. Deanna Barch and Dr. Steve Petersen. To apply, send a CV and a research
statement to Deanna Barch (dbarch@artsci.wustl.edu)
and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent electronically to the
same address. The starting date is flexible (but can be as soon as October 1, 2010), and at least a two-year commitment is
requested. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Dr. Deanna Barch
dbarch@artsci.wustl.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Cognitive Neuroscientist in Adolescent Reasoning and Brain Development
Center for BrainHealth
School of Behavioral & Brain Sciences
The University of Texas at Dallas
The Center for BrainHealth at The
University of Texas at Dallas in collaboration with The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center seeks to fill a Postdoctoral Research position in
Cognitive Neurosciences with a productive and innovative investigator whose research
interests address brain plasticity, cognitive training and reasoning.
Applicable research experience desired includes an understanding of
hierarchical cognitive strategies that support higher-order reasoning processes
to foster deeper understanding and strengthen overall brain function and
reasoning during adolescence in daily life. Additional experience would be
useful but not required in multi-modality neuroimaging platforms
(electrophysiology, MR technology, PET, etc.) and genetic factors related to
frontal lobe and higher order cognitive development in adolescence. The
research may be applied to elucidate the emergence
and treatment effects acquired during normal development and in brain injuries
or psychiatric diseases such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Addictions, Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Qualifications for the position include:
PhD, preferably completed in neuroscience, neuropsychology, neurocognition, or
related field;
familiarity with fMRI, EEG, and physiological measures;
an ability to work well in a multidisciplinary, highly collaborative research
team;
an interest in translational research between neuroscience and clinical
populations;
and a strong record or 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. Established access
available to special subject populations including: Alzheimers Disease (AD),
Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), ADHD,
Autism, Military and Former Military, as well as healthy Aging, Stroke,
Adolescent, and Pediatric groups. Access to state of the art facilities
including: Philips 3T research-dedicated MRI scanner and Four Neuroscan
SynAmps2 systems equipped for both 64 and 128 channel recordings.
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 available funding,
performance, and productivity
Please submit application materials via the online application form available
below.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. The starting date for this position is September
1, 2010. 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. UT Dallas strongly encourages applications from candidates who
would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty and administration.
Sandra Chapman, Ph.D.
The Center for BrainHealth at UT
Dallas
2200 West Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75235
Sandra.Chapman@utdallas.edu
http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pbv100810
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Postdoctoral Position
Understanding Natural Scenes
Computational Principals and Neural Representations
Psychology and Computer Science
Standford University and University of Illinois
Dr. Diane Beck (University of
Illinois) and Dr. Fei-Fei Li (Stanford University) are seeking a highly
motivated individual with interests in the computational principles and neural
representations of real-world images. Postdoctoral duties will include design,
data collection and analysis of fMRI experiments, including the application of
sophisticated machine learning and statistical techniques. Depending on the
experience of the individual, the position may be
filled at Illinois, Stanford, or a split position in which the candidate would
spend one year at each site.
A successful candidate should have: 1) a strong computational background; 2) a
PhD in related field; 3) excellent programming skills and familiarity with the
Linux/Unix and Windows environments; 4) excellent communication skills and
ability to work with a team. Interested candidates should send a cover letter
and CV to Drs. Li and Beck. At least two reference letters will be requested at
a latter stage of the selection process. We would like to appoint someone for Fall
2010, or early 2011.
Diane Beck and Fei-Fei Li
Email Dr. Li (feifeili@cs.stanford.edu) & Dr. Beck (dmbeck@illinois.edu)
http://vision.stanford.edu/projects/sceneclassification/index.html
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Research Assistant Position
fMRI/EEG Signal Analysis Research Associate
Lab of Dr. Michael Rugg
Behavioral and Brain Sciences/Center for Vital Longevity
University of Texas at Dallas
The Center for Vital Longevity and the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas seek a Research Engineer/Scientist Associate with training and experience in fMRI and/or EEG signal analysis. Strong Matlab programming skills are essential, and familiarity with one or more fMRI analysis platforms (e.g. SPM, FSL) is desirable. The successful candidate will join the research group of Dr. Michael Rugg and contribute to the development and support of fMRI and EEG analysis methods. The post-holder will also be expected to make a scientific contribution to the research of the laboratory. This post holder will perform engineering & scientific duties requiring special qualifications or attainments with wide latitude for independent action & decision. Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in related field & 4 yrs exp; Master's degree in related field & 3 yrs exp; Ph.D in related field & 2 yrs experience. Preferred Qualifications: Extensive experience with fMRI and or EEG signal analysis, strong MATLAB programming skills. Ph.D. preferred. Responsibilities include: Use of Matlab to modify and develop analysis methods for fMRI and EEG, Data analysis with one or more standard analysis platforms for fMRI (e.g. SPM, FSL),use of Matlab to develop experimental control scripts for fMRI and EEG. For more information and to apply go to: http://www.utdallasjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=184123
Dr. Michael Rugg
The Center for Vital Longevity
University of Texas at Dallas
1600 Viceroy Drive
Dallas, Texas 75235
mrugg@uci.edu
http://vitallongevity.utdallas.edu/
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Research Assistant Position
Manager for Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
Curtis Lab
Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science
New York University
The Curtis Lab seeks a Laboratory
Manager for a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Laboratory to start as early as October 1, 2010. We seek a candidate who will assist the
Principal Investigator and students in the design, collection, processing, and
analysis of fMRI, MEG, intracranial EEG, TMS, and eye-tracking data. Other
duties will include laboratory equipment and computer network management;
database and web management; and subject recruitment and screening. Candidates
must have Bachelor's degree. Courses in psychology, neuroscience, engineering,
and/or computer science required. Applicants with past experience in
neuroimaging, MATLAB, computer programming, network administration, research
project management, data collection, statistical software, and/or knowledge of
cognitive neuroscience are preferred. This is a great chance to get experience
in the field. Past lab managers have gone on to top-notch graduate programs.
Please send a vita and two letters of reference by email: clayton.curtis@nyu.edu
Clayton Curtis
Clayton Curtis, Ph.D., Department
of Psychology and Center for Neural Science, New York University, 6 Washington
Place, 8th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10003.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
clayton.curtis@nyu.edu
http://clayspace.psych.nyu.edu/
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Research Assistant Position
RA position in bilingual visual word recognition
NeuroCognition Lab
Dept of Psychology
Tufts University
NCL is a basic science research
laboratory in the Department of Psychology at Tufts University in the greater Boston
area. Researchers in the lab are actively engaged in basic and translational
research funded by the National Institute of Health directed at providing a
better understanding of how language comprehension operates in the brain of
both monolingual and bilingual individuals.
The current one year position’s duties include guided preparation of
experiments, running participants in brain wave experiments (ERPs), participant
recruitment, data and record maintenance, data analysis, lab maintenance,
management of supplies and general lab support.
Apply on-line - view “Employment Opportunities” at http://hr.tufts.edu under “Work @ Tufts”
(search for "research coordinator")
Katherine J. Midgley, PhD
kj.midgley@tufts.edu
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Graduate Student Position
Research on Social Cues in Faces, Attractiveness, and Trustworthiness
Cognitive Psychology Lab
Department of Psychology
University of Bern, Switzerland
Applications are invited for a
Ph.D. Studentship in the Division of Cognitive Psychology, Perception and
Methodology at the Institute for Psychology, University of Bern, supported by
the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF). The successful applicant will join
a project studying social cues in faces. Specifically, research topics include
the study of emotional expressions, eye gaze direction, trustworthiness,
attractiveness, etc.
Candidates with an M.Sc. or equivalent in Psychology or a closely related field
may apply.
We offer:
The Division of Cognitive Psychology, Perception and Methodology comprises a
multinational team. We have a state of the art virtual reality system, several
eye-tracking systems, and a MOOG 3D motion platform. We offer close
collaboration within the team as well as with other Universities (e.g.,
Freiburg i. Br., St Andrews, EPFL etc.).
Please send a CV and a covering letter to: Prof. Fred Mast at fred.mast@psy.unibe.ch at your earliest convenience. We
will consider applications until October 15th or later if position is not yet
filled.
Fred Mast
fred.mast@psy.unibe.ch
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Graduate Student Position
Grad Student
Cognitive Psychology
Department of Psychology
Penn State
The Cognitive Area of the Department of Psychology at Penn State University is now accepting applications for students wishing to enter the doctoral program in the Fall, 2011. Graduate study in the cognitive area offers comprehensive training in behavioral, comparative, modeling, and neuroscience methods for students with interests in memory, aging, implicit learning, perception, motor control, cognitive skill, behavioral rhythms, language development, and language processing. The Psychology Department works in concert with our Social Life & Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (http://www.imaging.psu.edu/), SCAN program in Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience (http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/programAreas/neuroscience/index.html), the Center for Motor Control and the Center for Language Science (http://www.cls.psu.edu) to offer a highly interactive training environment, with opportunities to work with multiple faculty and to participate in a range of weekly research seminars. Links to faculty research interests can be found on the following website: http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/programAreas/cognitiveProgram.html. Please note that Professor Janet van Hell, currently on the faculty at Radboud University in The Netherlands, will join the Department in January and will also be accepting new graduate students for the Fall, 2011.
Sherri Gilliland
sbg4@psu.edu
http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/howToApply.html
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Administrative Assistant
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