DECEMBER 2010

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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 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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Don't forget to update your contact information!
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 II.    SOCIETY NEWS
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Our 18th CNS Annual Meeting will be from April 2-5, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, California. We look forward to seeing you there!

Visit our Annual Meeting Website for more information.
http://www.cnsmeeting.org/index.php?page=home

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We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2011 George A. Miller award is Dr. Mortimer Mishkin, Ph.D.

Dr. Mishkin will deliver the George A. Miller lecture on Sunday, April 3, 2011, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.
Reception to follow.

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All meeting events will be held at and reservations may be made at the

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA

The hotel is offering a special room rate of $209 single/double to all attendees of the CNS meeting.

The Hyatt Regency San Francisco is in the heart of it all. Adjacent to the hotel is the Embarcadero Center, which encompasses more than 5 blocks with over 125 upscale shops, restaurants, entertainment, and more. Across the street is the iconic Ferry Building, a local marketplace featuring gourmet restaurants, cafés, farmers market, fish market, and boutique shops.

Staying at the Hyatt Regency not only offers you convenience while attending the CNS conference, but it also allows you time to connect with colleagues.  

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Save the Date
Cognitive Electrophysiology: Signals of the Mind
A Tribute to Steven A. Hillyard

A Satellite Symposium on the Cognitive Neuroscience of Attention

Preceding the CNS Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco
April 2, 2011 – 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Details on how to register for the Tribute to Dr. Hillyard will be available soon!

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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities

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NIMH Summer Institute in Cognitive Neuroscience -- The 23rd 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
X Symposium of PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language
Call for Papers and Posters
X Symposium of PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language.
Donostia-San Sebastián
Spain

April 13th – 16th 2011
http://www.bcbl.eu/events/psycholinguistics/

Keynote Speakers:
Riitta Salmelin. Low temperature laboratory. Helsinki, Finland.
David Poeppel. New York University. New York, USA.
Jamie I. D. Campbell. University of Saskatchewan. Saskatoon. Canada.
Sharon Thompson-Schill. University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Submissions:
We welcome submissions of abstracts for oral or poster presentations on topics related to Psycholinguistics.

We accept contributions from all over the world. Priority for oral presentations will be given to those contributions describing research done in Romance languages (Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Portuguese, French, Italian, etc.) as first or as second languages, and also for research done with the Basque language.

There is a clear and enduring bias to build models of language processing based on data collected in English alone. The Symposium will aim to contribute to the growing amount of psycholinguistic data collected in other languages, with the larger goal of moving towards a comprehensive theory of language processing that is built on data from as many languages as possible.

Abstracts can now be submitted electronically, and must be submitted by the
deadline of December 15th, 2010. They will be reviewed anonymously by expert reviewers, and authors will be notified with decisions by January 15th, 2011.


***IMPORTANT DATES***
Abstract submission deadline: December 15th, 2010
Notification of abstract acceptance: January 15th, 2011
Early registration deadline: February 1st, 2011
Online registration deadline: March 15th, 2011
Conference dates: April 13th - 16th, 2011

I look forward to seeing your scientific contributions at the “X symposium of Psycholinguistics.”

The organizing committee
Manuel Carreiras
http://www.bcbl.eu/events/psycholinguistics/

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Conference/Symposium/Event
2011 UC-Davis ERP Boot Camp
Center for Mind & Brain
University of California, Davis
The UC-Davis ERP Boot Camp, an NIH-funded summer workshop on the ERP technique, will be held July 11-20 2011.

The ERP Boot Camp is a 10-day introduction to the ERP technique held each summer at UC Davis. It is intended for beginning and intermediate ERP researchers, and for both basic scientists and clinical/translational researchers. The topics will include:

1) Where do ERPs come from? What do they mean?
2) ERP components
3) The design and interpretation of ERP experiments
4) EEG data acquisition
5) Filtering, artifact rejection, and artifact correction
6) Measuring and analyzing ERP components
7) ERP localization
8) Time-frequency analysis
9) Setting up and running an ERP lab

The Boot Camp consists of lectures on these topics, structured discussions, individual consultations, and a substantial laboratory component. It is led by Steve Luck, and the faculty includes many distinguished ERP researchers from UC Davis and other universities.

Participants at previous Boot Camps have come from around the world and have ranged from beginning graduate students to full professors. They have included psychologists, neuroscientists, psychiatrists, neurologists, and speech pathologists. Typically, we expect that students and postdocs should have had at least 6 months of significant ERP (or related) experience before attending the Boot Camp.

We strongly encourage the participation of individuals from underrepresented groups.

Funding is available from NIMH to defray some or all of the costs of attending the Boot Camp, and scholarships will be provided to all participants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Unfortunately, scholarships are not available for international participants. We typically accept 25-28 U.S. citizens and permanent residents, along with 2-5 international participants.

The application consists of a CV, a 1-2 page statement of background and interests, and (for students and postdocs) a letter of recommendation.

Applications for the 2011 session are now being accepted at ERPinfo.org/the-erp-bootcamp. Applications are due on March 1, 2011.
Steve Luck
erpbootcamp@gmail.com
http://erpinfo.org/the-erp-bootcamp

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Conference/Symposium/Event
Dallas Aging and Cognition Conference
Center for Vital Longevity
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
University of Texas at Dallas
The second annual Dallas ACC (Aging and Cognition Conference) sponsored by the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas will be held February 13-14, 2011. This year’s focus will be on the theme “The Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory and Aging.” Confirmed speakers include Roberto Cabeza, Gus Craik, Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, Trey Hedden, Larry Jacoby, Claudia Kawas, Kristen Kennedy, Alexa Morcom, John Morris, Jonas Persson, Patricia Reuter-Lorenz, Karen Rodrigue, Tim Salthouse, Dan Schacter, and Dan Yassa. Information regarding poster submission (all areas of cognitive neuroscience of aging welcome) and registration/attendance are available at http://vitallongevity.utdallas.edu/dacc/
The conference will be held at a major hotel in Dallas. Conference co-organizers Michael Rugg and Denise Park welcome all interested scientists and graduate students.
Blair Flicker
Center for Vital Longevity
University of Texas at Dallas
1600 Viceroy Drive, Suite 800
Dallas, Texas 75235
bflicker@utdallas.edu
9728833200
http://vitallongevity.utdallas.edu/dacc/

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Conference/Symposium/Event
Pittsburgh Area Software Training Programs for fMRI Data Analysis 2011Jan03
SPM8 and Related Software Training Programs
HyperVision, Inc, and Neurometrika.org
Software Training and fMRI Data Analysis; Primarily using SPM8

NOTE: There are TWO upcoming programs in January, in Pittsburgh

There will be intermediate and advanced software training programs in BOSTON, and PITTSBURGH in the coming 12 months. 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 next programs are in Pittsburgh: a basic course Jan 3-7, and an advanced course Jan 19-22, 2011. 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.

NOTE: The emphasis in these programs is on hands-on use of the tools. Theory is presented and discussed, but primarily as an adjunct to the active use of the tools.

A general description of the programs can be found at: http://www.neurometrika.org/Courses

Registration for all programs is done at: http://www.neurometrika.org/Registration


Pittsburgh; Jan 03 - 07, 2011; Intermediate Course:
SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators

Pittsburgh; Jan 19-23, 2011; Advanced Course:
Design and Analysis for Functional Neuroimaging: A Problem Oriented Approach

Boston; Feb 28 - March 4, 2011; Intermediate Course:
SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators

Boston; Mar 7-11, 2011; Advanced Course:
Network Analysis

Boston; Jun 20-24, 2011; Intermediate Course: [NOTE: Week before OHBM in Quebec City]
SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators

Boston; Oct 10 - 14, 2011; Intermediate Course:
SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators

Boston; Oct 24 - 28, 2011; Advanced Course:
Network Analysis
Robert L. Savoy
admin@neurometrika.org
http://www.neurometrika.org/

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Conference/Symposium/Event
Two Week Multi-Modal Short Course at Martinos, May 16-27, 2011
EEG/MEG, fMRI, High-Resolution MR and fMRI, NIRS, PET, TMS
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Massachusetts General Hospital
Applications are open for the 5th Multi-Modal Short Course (MMSC) being held at the Athinoula A.
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, May 16-27, 2011. The application
process is competitive; all applications are due by the end of February 28, 2011. Admission Decisions will be
announced by March 15, 2011.
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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Conference/Symposium/Event
fMRI Visiting Fellowship Programs: March and October, 2011
Functional MRI
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Massachusetts General Hospital
NOTE: The March 21-25, 2011 program is ALMOST FULL. Please consider registering for the October 3-7, 2011 program.

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 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
fmrivfp@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/fMRIVisitFellowProg.php

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Faculty Position
Assistant Professor Position at the University of Arizona
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
The Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in our Cognition and Neural Systems program. Although we are particularly interested in candidates with research expertise in perception, applications from qualified individuals in all areas of cognition will be considered.

We are seeking candidates who are broadly interdisciplinary, and who bring an interest in computational and/or imaging approaches to their work. We aim to recruit an exceptional scientist who can contribute to undergraduate instruction and provide training in our doctoral program.

Applicants should submit letter of interest and materials outlining research and teaching interests and experience, and a CV to job #46342 at http://www.uacareertrack.com.  

Applicants should also submit representative publications, preprints, and arrange for three or more letters of recommendation to be emailed to dyckman@email.arizona.edu or mailed to CNS Faculty Search Committee, c/o Elizabeth Dyckman, The University of Arizona, Department of Psychology, 1503 East University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745  

We will begin review of materials on December 1, but applications submitted after that date will be considered until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position are welcome, and they can be addressed to Lynn Nadel, Chair, CNS Search Committee (nadel@u.arizona.edu).

The University of Arizona and Department of Psychology are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Mary Peterson
CNS Faculty Search Committee
c/o Elizabeth Dyckman
The University of Arizona
Department of Psychology
1503 East University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745
nadel@u.arizona.edu
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Faculty Position
Tenure-stream position in cognitive neuroscience.
Psychology
University of Guelph
The Department of Psychology, an academic unit within the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in cognitive neuroscience at the rank of Assistant Professor. We have a preference for applicants whose research focus is in human cognition with expertise in brain imaging techniques in the study of populations associated with cognitive deficiencies. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the Department of Psychology. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the web sites of the University of Guelph (http://www.uoguelph.ca/) and the Department of Psychology (http://www.uoguelph.ca/psychology/).

Applicants must have a PhD, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a strong record of scholarship appropriate to an entry-level tenure-stream position. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and sample publications. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the Search Committee.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications should be sent to:

Chair, Cognitive Neuroscience Search
Department of Psychology
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario,
Canada, N1G 2W1

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.
Chair, Cognitive Neuroscience Search
Department of Psychology
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario,
Canada, N1G 2W1
http://www.uoguelph.ca/psychology/

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Faculty Position
Developmental Psychology/Developmental Neuroscience Tenure-Track Position
Psychology and Human Development
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University's Peabody College's Department of Psychology and Human Development invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Developmental Psychology. We are seeking candidates in Developmental Neuroscience with additional expertise in social development, social-cognitive development, affective development, or cognitive development. Current faculty members have research programs in children's learning and cognitive development, language development, social-emotional development, educational neuroscience, school achievement, visual-spatial and auditory processing, developmental psychopathology, and developmental disabilities.
We are interested in candidates with outstanding research programs and strong teaching credentials. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented minorities. The search will begin immediately and will remain open until the position is filled.
Please send a statement of research and teaching interests, vitae, reprints, and three letters of reference to: Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology and Human Development, Peabody 552, 230 Appleton Place, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37203-5701.
Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Bruce McCandliss
Developmental Search Committee,
Department of Psychology and Human Development,
Peabody 552, 230 Appleton Place,
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 37203-5701.
bruce.mccandliss@vanderbilt.edu
9175186
http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/Faculty_and_Research/Open_Faculty_Positions/Developmental_Neuroscience_Psychology_Position.xml

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Faculty Position
Director's Visiting Research Fellowship
Learning Research and Development Center
University of Pittsburgh
Director’s Visiting Research Fellowship
Guidelines
Learning Research and Development Center
University of Pittsburgh

The Learning Research and Development Center (LRCD) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking candidates for the Director’s Visiting Research Fellowship for up to one year beginning September 1, 2011. The Fellowship is intended primarily for scholars who are at least seven years beyond the Ph.D. although exceptions can be made in special circumstances. Fellows can be from any of the disciplines that are part of LRDC’s research portfolio. These include Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education, Human-Computer Interaction, Informal Learning, Learning Sciences, Computational Linguistics, Neurosciences, Organizational and Policy Studies, and School Improvement. The goal of the Fellowship is to enrich LRDC programs of work with fresh perspectives and to spur cross-disciplinary discussion and research projects. As such, we seek scholars who enjoy lively collaboration and conversation and who are interested in pushing the boundaries of conventional disciplinary domains. The Fellowship offers salary support (commensurate with experience) for one half an academic year. The ideal candidate is someone who has a full year’s sabbatical from his or her home institution and is interested in spending two academic terms at LRDC.


Please submit electronically to lrangel@pitt.edu

Updated CV

Description of current research interests and activities

One or two publications in .pdf format that represent current interests

Description of what your scholarly activities here might be

Deadline for submission is January 1, 2011. Applicants will be notified of the final decision by February 28, 2011.
Elizabeth Rangel
lrangel@pitt.edu
412-624-7451
http://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/

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Faculty Position
SINAPSE Senior Position in Neuroimaging
Neuroimaging
School of Psychology
University of St Andrews
Seeking a senior level appointment at Professor or Reader level (equivalent to full Professor or Associate Professor). You should have an established interest in the neuroimaging of one of the research strengths of the School. The post is funded by SINAPSE (Scottish Imaging Network – A Platform for Scientific Excellence), provides research opportunities for clinically-related work with colleagues in Medicine. If appointed, you will serve as a resource to faculty members interested in pursuing projects using imaging techniques (fMRI, EEG).

You should possess an independent programme of research of international excellence. You should possess a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or cognate discipline.

Closing Date: 13 December 2010. Please quote ref JC4802.
Professor Malcolm MacLeod
mdm@st-andrews.ac.uk
+44(0)1334 462064
https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx

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Faculty Position
Neuroimaging Post to study Ageing
MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit – Cambridge
The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities including MRI, MEG and EEG.

A two-year post-doctoral position is available as part of the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (Cam-CAN), which seeks to relate changes in the brain to changes in cognitive function across the lifespan. You will help to develop cutting-edge techniques for the analysis of multiple types of MRI and MEG data acquired from a large cohort of volunteers, and apply these in collaboration with other colleagues within the Cam-CAN.

You will have a PhD in systems-level neuroscience or a related methodological field, and experience with the analysis of neuroimaging data, such as MRI, fMRI and/or MEG. You should have good IT skills and it would be desirable, but is not essential, for you to have experience of studying changes in the brain with ageing, and of cognitive neuroscience. Experience in multivariate statistics would also be desirable. You will be thorough, efficient, effective, a good communicator, and enjoy working as part of a diverse and energetic team.

The starting salary will be in the range of £26,022 - £31,758 , 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.

For informal discussion please contact Dr Rhodri Cusack by email: rhodri.cusack@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk.

If you would like to receive this advert in large print, Braille, audio, or electronic format/ hard copy, please contact the Recruitment team at the MRC Shared Service Centre on the telephone number below or sscmrcrecruitment@ssc.rcuk.ac.uk.

Applications for these posts must now be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk. Please ensure that you upload a current CV and covering letter with your application. If you do not have internet access or experience technical difficulties, please call 01793 867959.

Closing date: 5th December 2010
Rhodri Cusack

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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
Building 10, Rm 3C209
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-1365
USA
jasmins@mail.nih.gov
(301) 435-7645

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Faculty Position
Neurobiological Basis of Human 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 tenured faculty position available in the general field of the cognitive neuroscience of human memory. Preference will be given to candidates 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 at 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 1/15/11. 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.
Craig Stark
320 QRL, CNLM
UC Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-3800
USA
memory@uci.edu
http://www.uci.edu/

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Faculty Position
Assistant or Associate Professor in Human Neuroscience
Human Neuroscience
Department of Psychology
National Chengchi University at Taipei in Taiwan
The Psychology Department at National Chengchi University in Taiwan invites applications for a assistant or associate faculty position in Human Neuroscience to begin August 1, 2011. Candidates must be experienced using fMRI. An MRI scanner will be in place, in the Department, by 2011. Candidates’ interests may involve any existing program in the department (cognitive, developmental, social, behavioral neuroscience, and clinical). Candidates must be willing to collaborate with faculty in the Research Center for Mind, Brain, and Learning (http://rcmbl.nccu.edu.tw/main.php), conducting research on affective neuroscience, neuroeconomics, social neuroscience, educational neuroscience, or neurolinguistics.

Applications should be received by January 31, 2011. Please send (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) representative reprints, (3) Ph.D. degree certificate, (4) a post graduate transcript, (5) statements of research and teaching interests, and (6) at least two recommendation letters to: Psychology Department, National Chengchi University, No. 64, Sec. 2, Zhi-Nan Rd., Taipei, 11605, Taiwan. Tel: 886-2-29393091#63551. E-mail: yan@nccu.edu.tw.
Nai-Shing Yen
Faculty Search Committee, Department of Psychology, National Chengchi University, No. 64, Sec. 2, Zhi-Nan Rd., Wen-Shan District, Taipei, 11605, Taiwan.
nsy@nccu.edu.tw
886-2-29387395

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Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Psychology (tenure-track)
Behavioral/Cognitive Neuroscience
Department of Psychology
Marquette University
The Department of Psychology at Marquette University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August, 2011. We seek a behavioral/cognitive neuroscientist who studies human subjects with applications to clinical, developmental, social, or multi-cultural issues, thereby complementing existing faculty. We seek candidates with evidence of strong potential as a scholar, teacher, and mentor; who are committed to supporting diversity; and who will contribute to Marquette’s mission (http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.shtml). Responsibilities include: developing an independent research program with potential for extramural funding, undergraduate and graduate teaching (including biopsychology), and research mentorship of undergraduate and clinical psychology Ph.D students. Review of applications will begin immediately; open until filled. Applications must initially be submitted at https://careers.marquette.edu, including a cover letter, CV, and research and teaching statements. Send reprints and three letters of recommendation to the Psychology Search Committee, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 (sherri.lex@mu.edu). Marquette University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dr. Kristy Nielson
Kristy A. Nielson, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Psychology
C/O Ms. Sherri Lex
Marquette University, PO Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
414-288-7218
www.marquette.edu/psyc
Parcels: 604 N. 16th St., CH317, Milwaukee, WI 53233
sherri.lex@marquette.edu
414-288-7218
https://careers.marquette.edu

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Faculty Position
Assistant Professor
Cognitive Neuroscience
Department of Psychology
Rutgers University-Newark
The Psychology Department at Rutgers-Newark invites applications for a tenure track position in cognitive neuroscience with expertise in fMRI methodology for the study of cognitive processes such as attention, memory, language, or social cognition. Applicants taking a developmental or computational approach to the study of cognition are welcome to apply. Applicants will have access to the new Rutgers University Brain Imaging Center (RUBIC; Siemens 3T Trio). This position requires a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field. Highest priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, provide research mentorship to students, and conduct fundable research. See our site: www.psych.rutgers.edu. Applicants should submit a CV, statement of research and teaching interests, pre/re-prints, and 3 letters of recommendation to: cogneurosearch@psychology.rutgers.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2010, but will continue until the position is filled. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Rutgers-Newark actively encourages applications from minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups. Psychology Department, Rutgers University, 101 Warren St., Newark, NJ 07102
cogneurosearch@psychology.rutgers.edu
http://www-psych.rutgers.edu/

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Postdoctoral Position
2 YR Postdoctoral Position in Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging & Dementia
CENTRE FOR STUDIES ON THE PREVENTION OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
DOUGLAS MENTAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE - RESEARCH CENTRE
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
The new Centre for Studies on Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease (SToP-AD) at Douglas Research Centre, directed by Dr. John Breitner, has a current opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2 yr duration) with experience in applying functional and structural neuroimaging methods to investigate the neurobiological basis of age-associated cognitive decline in pre-symptomatic AD. Specifically we wish to support an individual interested in multivariate and correlative methods for the neuroimaging analysis of data collected from cohorts of various ages who are cognitively healthy or have MCI or are exhibiting early signs of AD. The research will seek markers of pre-symptomatic or very early-symptomatic AD to guide the development of AD prevention interventions.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Psychology, or a related field, and should bring a relevant theoretical background and experience in programming behavioural experiments using E-Prime (or similar) software, and in the conduct of fMRI studies and relevant data analysis (e.g. with SPM, FSL, AFNI, etc). Experience with multivariate statistics and additional programming experience is desirable. Bilingual (French/English) applicants are encouraged to apply.

Letters of enquiry should be sent to M. Natasha Rajah, PhD (maria.rajah@mcgill.ca). To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a statement describing research interests and relevant background and three letters of recommendation, as well as relevant reprints/preprints of research articles to Dr. Rajah via email or by post to the following address:

M. Natasha Rajah, PhD
A0117.1 CPC Pavilion
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
6875 LaSalle Blvd
Verdun, Quebec, H4H 1R3
Canada
Natasha Rajah
maria.rajah@mcgill.ca

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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Position-fMRI/EEG Signal Analysis
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 seeks post-doctoral candidates for research scientist positions in the lab of Dr. Michael Rugg. Applicants must hold a PhD in psychology or cognitive neuroscience with expertise in the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and event-related potentials (ERPs) to study memory encoding and retrieval.

Review of applications will begin 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 a curriculum vita, up to three scholarly publications, and three letters of reference via the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM at http://go.utdallas.edu/pbb101102
Dr. Michael Rugg
Center for Vital Longevity
The University of Texas at Dallas
1600 Viceroy Drive, Suite 800
Dallas, Texas 75235
mrugg@uci.edu
972-883-3245
http://go.utdallas.edu/pbb101102

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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Scientist Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging
Center for Vital Longevity
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
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 seeks postdoctoral research fellows to work in a state-of-the-art research facility in any of the following areas: multimodal imaging of cognitive function across the lifespan; exercise and neural facilitation effect; neurocognitive facilitation through cognitive and lifestyle interventions. The candidate must hold an earned PhD and have prior neuroimaging experience, preferably with fMRI.

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.

Review of applicants will begin immediately. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application but is not required for consideration.

Curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, up to three scholarly publications, and three letters of reference (or the names and contact information for at least three professional references) should be submitted via the ONLINE APPLICATION at http://go.utdallas.edu/pbc101102
Dr. Denise Park
Center for Vital Longevity
The University of Texas at Dallas
1600 Viceroy Drive, Suite 800
Dallas, Texas 75235
denise@utdallas.edu
972-883-3245
http://go.utdallas.edu/pbc101102

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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
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.
1 South Prospect St
Burlington, VT 05401
USA
Paul.Newhouse@uvm.edu
(802)847-4560
http://www.uvm.edu/~cnru

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Postdoctoral Position
Post-doc position: Rotman Research Institute
Asaf Gilboa's Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory lab
Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest
The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest is offering a research fellowship in the cognitive neuroscience of memory in the laboratory of Dr. Asaf Gilboa, in collaboration with a team of researchers including other scientists at the Rotman Research Institute and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center.
Current projects concern mechanisms of semantic memory acquisition, strategic aspects of memory retrieval, remote memory representations but other memory-related themes are also welcome. The fellow will be exposed to intensive behavioural work with neurological patients using cognitive neuropsychological tools, and to multimodal neuroimaging methodologies such as structural MRI, fMRI, ERP and MEG.
The starting date is negotiable, but preferably by May 2011. The duration of the fellowship is two years, with the option of continuing for a third year. Bursaries are in line with the fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and include an allowance for travel and research expenses.
Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree.
Applicants should submit a C.V. and relevant reprints, together with a cover letter describing current research interests and future research goals, and also arrange to have three letters of reference sent independently to:
Dr. Asaf Gilboa
Rotman Research Institute
Baycrest
3560 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, Canada
E-mail: agilboa@rotman-baycrest.on.ca
The deadline for applications is Tuesday, December 16, 2010

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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Mallorca
Clinical Neuropsychology
Department of Psychology
University of the Balearic Islands - Spain
The Neuropsychology Research Group at the University of the Balearic Islands is offering one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship to join our ongoing research projects. The first project (“Probabilistic models of cognitive control: their application to neuropsychological assessment”; ref.: PSI2010-17419, awarded to Dr Francisco Barceló), aims to apply Bayesian models of cognitive control to the neuropsychological assessment of cognitive deficits in elderly people and in patients with prefrontal damage. The second project (“An empirical study of behavioral distraction by auditory novelty: Towards a new theoretical model”; ref.: PSI2009-08427, awarded to Dr Fabrice Parmentier, aims to establish new empirical landmarks in the study of attention capture by unexpected stimuli and encapsulate them into a new theoretical framework).

The postdoctoral position consists of one year contract with the possibility of a 3 years extension funded by the National Program for the Incorporation of Human Resources (Juan de la Cierva). The extension will be subject to the candidate’s successful application to this scheme. This post will be funded at an annual salary of between 20.000-25.000 € depending on experience.

Successful candidates will form part of a dynamic research group, have access to our on site facilities (EEG/ERP, eye tracking, neuropsychological tools, etc). Candidates should be fluent in English and Spanish, both oral and written. Please send a CV, letter of motivation and names and addresses of 2 referees to Francisco Barceló (f.barcelo@uib.es) or Fabrice Parmentier (fabrice.parmentier@uib.es), quoting the reference of the project(s) you are interested in. The deadline for reception of expressions of interest is December 15th 2010.
Francisco Barceló
Ed. Beatriu de Pinos #12
University of Illes Balears (UIB)
Ctra. Valldemossa, km 7.5
E-07122 Palma de Mallorca - Spain
Lab: www.neuropsicologiaclinica.es
Phone: 971 172750
Fax: 971 172309
f.barcelo@uib.es
+34 971 172750
http://www.neuropsicologiaclinica.es

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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Position: Electrophysiology of Multisensory Integration in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Saron Lab
Center for Mind & Brain, M.I.N.D. Institute
University of California Davis
A two-year NIMH-funded postdoctoral fellowship is available beginning 1/15/11 at the Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) to conduct behavioral and 128-channel EEG/ERP studies of uni- and multisensory processing of simple visual, auditory, and somatosensory events in children with and without autism spectrum disorders (ASD) using a unique trisensory stimulator and advanced signal processing and analytic approaches to electrophysiological data. Close collaborators include Drs. Susan Rivera, Yukari Takarae, and Sally Rogers. A Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field is required. Some experience with human EEG/ERPs is essential as is a strong interest in disorders of neurodevelopment in general and ASD in particular. The fellow will have an exciting opportunity to receive training combing the resources of the CMB and the M.I.N.D. Institute (http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/MINDInstitute/). Please email a CV, a statement of research background and interests, contacts of three references, and copies of relevant publications.
Clifford Saron, PhD
Associate Research Scientist
UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain
267 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA 95618
cdsaron@ucdavis.edu
415-307-9757
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/people/saron

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Postdoctoral Position
Electrophysiology of Multisensory Integration in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Saron Lab
Center for Mind & Brain, M.I.N.D. Institute
University of California Davis
A two-year NIMH-funded postdoctoral fellowship is available beginning 1/15/11 at the Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) to conduct behavioral and 128-channel EEG/ERP studies of uni- and multisensory processing of simple visual, auditory, and somatosensory events in children with and without autism spectrum disorders (ASD) using a unique trisensory stimulator and advanced signal processing and analytic approaches to electrophysiological data. Close collaborators include Drs. Susan Rivera, Yukari Takarae, and Sally Rogers. A Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field is required. Some experience with human EEG/ERPs is essential as is a strong interest in disorders of neurodevelopment in general and ASD in particular. The fellow will have an exciting opportunity to receive training combing the resources of the CMB and the M.I.N.D. Institute (http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/MINDInstitute/). Please email a CV, a statement of research background and interests, contacts of three references, and copies of relevant publications.
Clifford Saron, PhD
Associate Research Scientist
UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain
267 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA 95618
cdsaron@ucdavis.edu
415-307-9757
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/people/saron

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Postdoctoral Position
MRC-funded 4-year postdoc on self-blaming bias fMRI in depression
Translational Cognitive Neuroscience of Affective Disorders Lab
Psychology & Psychiatry
University of Manchester, UK
Closing date: 02/01/2011
Reference: MHS/11155
Applications are invited for a 4 year postdoctoral position funded by the Medical Research Council as part of an innovative interdisciplinary project (based at the Schools of Psychological Sciences and Psychiatry Research Group, School of Medicine) on the development of cognitive and imaging biomarkers predicting risk of self-blaming bias and recurrence in major depression. Based on preliminary fMRI data showing selective decoupling in fronto-temporo-limbic networks while people vulnerable to depression experience guilt, this project aims to determine whether the degree of decoupling predicts risk of recurrence in a prospective clinical study.
The project will include functional, structural MRI, as well as novel cognitive tests aimed at different forms of social knowledge overgeneralization and thereby provide new insights into the pathogenesis of vulnerability to depression.

You would be responsible for recruitment of participants, using structured clinical interviews for psychiatric differential diagnosis, neuropsychological test examination, fMRI scanning, analysis, data management, and writing papers as first author for high-quality journals. There is the possibility for co-supervising PhD students, as well as working on designing novel cognitive tests and you will be supported in developing your own academic career by applying for fellowships or lectureships on completion of the post. You should have a doctorate degree (or have submitted your doctorate thesis) either in research or clinical psychology, medicine, or neuroscience.

You should be excited by the research question, have excellent oral English communication and academic writing skills, excellent organizational and social skills, as well as competencies in clinical psychiatry, psychology, or neurology, as well as cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging.

Salary
Up to £34,607 p.a. depending on experience

Informal enquiries to
Dr. Roland Zahn
roland.zahn@manchester.ac.uk
0044-161-2757338
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/vacancies/research/vacancy/index.htm?ref=179112

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Postdoctoral Position
Post-doctoral Positions in Cognitive Neuroscience
Northwestern University
Post-doctoral positions are open in the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at Northwestern University administered by Dr. James R. Booth. We are broadly interested in how the brain changes over development and in individual differences (including disability) in brain organization. Research in the lab is focused on the neural basis of (1) reading and language, (2) mathematical cognition, (3) executive function and reward processing and (4) cross-cultural differences in language and cognition. For more information about the lab go to: http://www.dcn.northwestern.edu/. Candidates with previous experience in the analysis of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or electroencephalography (EEG) data are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to have a demonstrated record of excellent scientific writing skills. Please address questions and/or send letter of application with statement of research interests and Curriculum Vita to James R. Booth (j-booth@northwestern.edu) by Feb 1, 2011 for full consideration. Also supply the names and contact information of three references. Starting date is flexible.
James R. Booth
Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Northwestern University, 2240 Campus Drive, Evanston, Illinois, 60208
847-491-2519

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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
Building 10, Rm 3C209
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-1365
USA
jasmins@mail.nih.gov
(301) 435-7645

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Postdoctoral Position
Post-doctoral associate in cognitive-emotional interactions
Laboratory of Cognition and Emotion
Department of Psychology
University of Maryland, College Park
Candidates are being considered for a postdoctoral research associate position in the laboratory of Prof. Luiz Pessoa. Work in the lab focuses on the interactions between cognitive and emotional/motivational systems using fMRI and behavioral methods. Requirements include a PhD in neuroscience or related area. Experience in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging and familiarity with neuroimaging analysis platforms are desirable, as well as mathematical/statistical and programming skills. The position offers excellent training in advanced aspects of neuroimaging data analysis, including connectivity analysis and other advanced analysis techniques. The candidate will join Prof. Pessoa’s lab at the new Imaging Center at the University of Maryland, College Park, which will house a 3T TIM Trio Siemens system. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Anticipated start date is February 2011 or soon thereafter. Please email a CV, letter of intent, and 2-3 letters of recommendation to Luiz Pessoa.
Luiz Pessoa
lpessoa@indiana.edu
http://www.indiana.edu/~lceiub/

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Postdoctoral Position
Two Postdoctoral Positions in Functional Neuroimaging
Decision Neuroscience and/or Psychiatric Neuroscience
Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and VT Department of Psychology
Virginia Tech and Virginia Tech Carilion
Applications are invited for two NIH-funded postdoctoral positions in the lab of Dr. Pearl Chiu (http://pchiu.cpu.bcm.edu). Projects in the lab use fMRI to examine the neurobiology of motivated behavior and social influences on decision-making with methods adapted from experimental economics, behavioral & computational neuroscience, genetics, and psychology. For interested candidates, the lab provides plentiful opportunities to examine how neural anomalies may be quantified and rehabilitated in psychiatric conditions including depression, substance dependence, and PTSD. Creativity is encouraged.

The lab is relocating in January 2011 to the newly established Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute in Roanoke, VA and will be a member of the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech. The VTCRI provides full access to outstanding infrastructure, including three research-dedicated Siemens 3T Trio scanners. Roanoke is the largest metro area that enjoys immediate proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The successful candidates will play a lead role in highly collaborative multidisciplinary scientific efforts among the VTC School of Medicine and Research Institute, the Carilion Healthcare System, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston TX, and departments across Virginia Tech.

Minimum requirements for the positions include: 1) a PhD in cognitive or computational neuroscience, engineering, psychology, experimental economics, or a related field; 2) facility with signal processing or computational/quantitative methods; and 3) demonstrated potential for excellence. Please forward a statement of interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will end when the positions are filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Virginia Tech Carilion is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Pearl Chiu, PhD
pchiu@cpu.bcm.edu
http://pchiu.cpu.bcm.edu

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Postdoctoral Position
New post-doctoral position in Clinical Affective Neuroscience
Clinical Affective Neuroscience Laboratory (CANlab)
The Mind Research Network (MRN)
A 2-year NIDA-funded post-doctoral position is currently available in Dr. Matthew Shane's Clinical Affective Neuroscience laboratory (CANlab) at The Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Dr. Shane's CANlab utilizes primarily MRI and EEG to examine the neurocognitive and neuroaffective abnormalities underlying psychopathology, including substance abuse, antisociality, mood disorders and psychopathy. Current projects in the lab are focused on the integrity of error-monitoring, empathic processing, and the regulation of cognitive/affective processes within these disorders, with several new projects making use of real-time fMRI to evaluate the efficacy of neuro-feedback approaches as a treatment aid for substance abuse and psychopathy. The majority of this work is conducted on a research-dedicated mobile MRI system deployed to various correctional facilities across the country, providing unparalleled access to otherwise difficult to reach populations. Studies within healthy populations often parallel these clinical projects, which help inform our clinical work, while affording concurrent investigation of basic structural/functional processes. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to these projects as part of his/her post-doctoral work, but will also have the opportunity to pursue his/her own projects, particularly in the 2nd year of the position.

Applicants should have obtained their PHD in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience or a related field by the position's start date, and should have considerable experience with either MRI or EEG data collection and analysis. Specific experience with SPM or EEGlab would be viewed particularly favorably. Clinical training, or specific experience working with disordered populations is not required, but would definitely be welcome. Most importantly, applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional analytic and written skills, and be able to show evidence of previous publishing success. Post-doctoral fellows at MRN are used to experiencing success in obtaining external support for their projects, and the successful applicant would be expected to apply for such support.

Applicants may email Dr. Matthew Shane directly for more information at: mshane@mrn.org, or may submit an official application online at: www.mrn.org/careers. Please reference position #240 in your application.

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About The Mind Research Network (MRN): MRN is an independent non-profit research center dedicated to the discovery and advancement of clinical solutions for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness and brain injury. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MRN consists of an interdisciplinary association of scientistis located at universities, national laboratories and research centers around the world, focused on imaging technology and its emergence as an integral element of neuroscience investigation. MRN currently boasts dedicated MRI, MEG, EEG and genetics laboratories, all under one roof, as well as a research-dedicated mobile MRI scanner, which has been deployed to correctional falicities throughout the country, for unparalleeled access to incarcerated populations. With an extended community of acadmicians, researchers, graduate students and technicians, MRN is uniquely positions to link the brightest minds in neuroscience with some of the most cutting-edge neuorimaging capabilities in the world today.
Matthew Shane
mshane@mrn.org

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Postdoctoral Position
A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF MEMORY
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory Laboratory
Department of Psychology
the University of Texas at Arlington
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in neuroimaging or in human memory research. Research uses functional MRI techniques and behavioral methods to investigate human memory. Neuroimaging facilities are available at the Advanced Imaging Research Center in the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Applicants should hold a Ph.D in psychology, neuroscience, or related area. Preference will be given to candidates with training in fMRI. Research experience in memory or aging is plus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Starting date is flexible. Initial appointment will be for 1 year with renewal possible for up to 3 years. To apply, please e-mail a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Heekyeong Park hkpark@uta.edu.

The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Heekyeong Park
Department of Psychology
501 S. Nedderman Dr.
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX 76109
hkpark@uta.edu
8172721063

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Research Assistant Position
RA Position Available Immediately
Laboratory of Behavioral & Cognitive Neurology
Neurology
Stanford University
We invite applications for a Research Assistant position in human cognitive neurophysiology. The applicant will work closely with the PI, two post-doctoral fellows, and two graduate students in acquiring and analyzing data from fMRI and intracranial EEG studies of epilepsy patients with implanted intracranial electrodes. The candidate must be comfortable to interact with patients and other research lab members. The candidate must have solid experience with Matlab. To apply, please send your CV and the names of two references to jparvizi at stanford.edu
Josef Parvizi
jparvizi@stanford.edu

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Research Assistant Position
Kessler Foundation Research Center, West Orange, NJ
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Research Lab
Kessler Foundation
Seeking candidates for two RA positions to begin in August 2011. The lab’s research focuses on characterizing the functions of the human prefrontal cortex and the variables that determine cognitive neuroplasticity using cognitive science and neuropsychological methods.

Responsibilities include recruiting/testing participants; managing databases; handling correspondence, scheduling, logistics, and documentation; communicating with study sponsor and team members; and interacting with IRBs. Positions provide training in neurobehavioral assessment/diagnostics, experience in experimental/clinical neuropsychological assessment, and participation in clinical rounds and seminar presentations.

Qualifications include bachelor's and/or master’s degree(s) in related discipline; strong interest in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or neuropsychological assessment.

To apply, forward résumé and salary requirements to career@kesslerfoundation.org by March 1, 2011.

For more information, contact Jordan Grafman, PhD at grafmanj@ninds.nih.gov. Please visit our website at www.KesslerFoundation.org.

EOE M/D/F/V
Jordan Grafman, PhD

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Research Assistant Position
LAB MANAGER OF FMRI LAB
CABEZA LAB
CENTER FOR COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Lab manager position available in the laboratory of Roberto Cabeza (www.cabezalab.org) at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience of Duke University (www.mind.duke.edu). fMRI scanning is conducted at the nearby Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (www.biac.duke.edu).

Duties include recruitment and neuropsychological testing of young and older participants, behavioral testing and MRI scanning, analyzing behavioral and brain imaging data, supervising and training undergraduate students, and general laboratory administration. Research topics include various forms of memory (relational, implicit, emotional) and the effects of healthy and pathological aging. The position includes opportunities for research and co-authorship of abstracts and papers.

Qualifications: B.A. or equivalent with background in psychology, neuroscience, or computer science. All candidates should have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, good computer skills, and some research experience. Experience in computer programming and familiarity with statistic are desirable. Two-year commitment is requested.

Send a cover letter and a CV to cabeza@duke.edu. Please enter “Lab Manager Position’ as the subject of the e-mail.
Roberto Cabeza
cabeza@duke.edu

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Graduate Student Position
Grad Student
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Department of Psychology
University of Calgary
The Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada) is now accepting applications in the area of Brain and Cognitive Sciences for students wishing to enter our graduate program in May or September 2011. The Brain and Cognitive Sciences area offers a comprehensive training in behavior, electrophysiology and neuroimaging techniques for students interested in a variety of topics including memory, attention, visual and auditory processing, aging, circadian rhythms, ergonomics, neural plasticity, language, speech and cognitive development. More information about faculty research interests can be found at http://psyc.ucalgary.ca/graduate/psychology-graduate-program/research-areas/brain-and-cognitive-sciences.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary provides a highly interactive, research-intensive environment where students have the opportunity to work with several faculty researchers, participate in a variety of events and weekly seminars, and collaborate with students in different programs. Researchers in the Brain and Cognitive Sciences may also be members of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (http://www.hbi.ucalgary.ca/) or the Faculty of Medicine (http://medicine.ucalgary.ca/), which provide additional training and research opportunities for students in our program. The Brain and Cognitive Sciences area is part of the Psychology Graduate Program (http://psyc.ucalgary.ca/graduate/psychology-graduate-program), which also offers specialized training in Industrial/Organization Psychology and Social and Theoretical Psychology. The deadline to apply for the Graduate Program is January 15th, 2011.
Richard Dyck
rdyck@ucalgary.ca
http://psyc.ucalgary.ca/graduate/psychology-graduate-program/application-information

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Graduate Student Position
PhD Position in Cognition-Emotion Interaction / fMRI
Cognitive Neuroscience
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen
We invite applications for a PhD position in cognitive neuroscience in the Emotion & Cognition Lab at Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Nijmegen.
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/dondersemotioncognition
The position is part of the VIDI project “Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Affective Working Memory” (Principle Investigator: Prof. Dr. Christian Fiebach) that aims at understanding the cognitive and neural mechanisms of emotion influences on working memory using fMRI and imaging genetics. The VIDI group will consist of one postdoctoral researcher and two PhD candidates.
The present PhD project will investigate the cognitive and neural effects of emotional distraction on working memory. The position will be available from January 2011 for a period of four years. Formal application deadline is November 25th, but applications will be considered until the position is filled.
We are looking for highly motivated applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field of study. Experience with fMRI analysis, Matlab and/or script programming, as well as design and programming of experiments is recommended but not a must. The successful candidate should have an interest in and qualification for experimental research, be able to work in an interdisciplinary team in an international context, and have excellent writing skills in English. Please send your electronic application (CV, statement of research interests, academic transcript, contact details of two referees) in a single PDF document to C.Fiebach@donders.ru.nl.
Christian Fiebach
C.Fiebach@donders.ru.nl
http://sites.google.com/site/dondersemotioncognition

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Graduate Student Position
Two PhD studentships in Cognitive Neuroscience
Clinical Neuropsychology
Department of Psychology
University of the Balearic Islands - Spain
The Neuropsychology Research Group at the University of the Balearic Islands is offering two PhD studentships to join two ongoing projects. The first project ('Aging, cognition and physical activity'; ref.: PSI2010-21609-C02-02, awarded to Dr Pilar Andrés) aims to investigate how age-related differences in attentional and memory abilities may be mediated by physical activity. The second project (“Probabilistic models of cognitive control: their application to neuropsychological assessment”; ref.: PSI2010-17419, awarded to Dr Francisco Barceló), aims to apply Bayesian models of cognitive control to the neuropsychological assessment of cognitive deficits in elderly people and in patients with prefrontal damage.

The two PhD studentships are funded for 4 years, and cover scholar fees and an annual stipend of circa 15.000-17.000 €. The grants also cover for travel and training visits abroad. We are looking for postgrad students with a Masters degree in areas relevant to the projects.

Successful candidates will form part of a dynamic research group, have access to our on site facilities (EEG/ERP, eye tracking, neuropsychological tools, etc). Candidates should be fluent in English and Spanish, both oral and written. Please send a CV, letter of motivation and names and addresses of 2 referees to Pilar Andrés (pilar.andres@uib.es), or Francisco Barcelo (f.barcelo@uib.es), quoting the reference of the project(s) you are interested in. The deadline for reception of expressions of interest is December 15th 2010.
Francisco Barceló
Ed. Beatriu de Pinos #12
University of Illes Balears (UIB)
Ctra. Valldemossa, km 7.5
E-07122 Palma de Mallorca - Spain
Lab: www.neuropsicologiaclinica.es
Phone: 971 172750
Fax: 971 172309
f.barcelo@uib.es
+34 971 172750
http://www.neuropsicologiaclinica.es

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Graduate Student Position
Ph.D. studentships in Psycholinguistics
Cognitive Psychology
Department of Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
The Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for graduate study in Cognitive Psychology with a specialization in Psycholinguistics. Historically, the cognitive program has supported its students for 5 years of training, with funding usually consisting of a combination of research and teaching assistantships.

Principal psycholinguistics faculty include Alexandra Jesse (Speech Perception, Multisensory Perception), Adrian Staub (Sentence Processing, Eye Movements in Reading), and Lisa Sanders (ERP Studies of Auditory Attention, Speech Segmentation). Students also have the opportunity to work with other members of the Cognitive Area, whose research interests include categorization, memory, and visual perception. They will also interact with psycholinguists in the Linguistics Department, including Lyn Frazier, John Kingston, and Brian Dillon.

Applicants should have a strong background in Psychology, Cognitive Science, and/or Linguistics. Experience with experimental research is preferred; a strong interest in experimental methods is required.

Interested students may obtain additional information from the websites below, and are encouraged to contact Dr. Jesse (ajesse@psych.umass.edu), Dr. Staub (astaub@psych.umass.edu) or Dr. Sanders (lsanders@psych.umass.edu) for more information.

Dr. Jesse's personal and lab sites:
http://www.psych.umass.edu/people/alexandrajesse/
http://psych.umass.edu/lips/

Dr. Staub's personal and lab sites:
http://www.people.umass.edu/astaub/
http://www.psych.umass.edu/eyelab/

Dr. Sanders' lab:
http://www.psych.umass.edu/ncap/

UMass Psychology, Cognitive Area:
http://www.psych.umass.edu/
http://www.psych.umass.edu/research_and_training/areas_of_training_and_research/cognitive_psychology/

UMass Linguistics:
http://www.umass.edu/linguist/

Applications should be submitted through the University of Massachusetts' general application process. The deadline for applications is January 1, 2011.
For information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.psych.umass.edu/graduate/program_application
For questions about this application process please contact Ms. Linda Perry (Graduate Secretary), lperry@psych.umass.edu.

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Lisa Sanders

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