March 2010 Newsletter

COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER MARCH 2010

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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER MARCH 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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The Cognitive Neuroscience Society annual meeting will be held April 17-20 in Montreal, Canada. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Go to www.cnsmeeting.org for all meeting information.

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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Heidelberg Summer School in Neuroeconomics

Alfred-Weber Institute, Faculty of economics and social studies

University of Heidelberg, Germany

Call for Applications

First Heidelberg Summer School in Neuroeconomics

August 03 – August 12, 2010

University of Heidelberg, Germany

Application Deadline: April 19th, 2010

Organizers:

Christiane Schwieren (Heidelberg)

Christoph Vanberg (Heidelberg)

The aim of the Heidelberg Summer School in Neuroeconomics is to bring together young researchers from economics, psychology and neuroscience with an interest in interdisciplinary research. Depending on the background, participants will get introductions to either cognitive neuroscience and neuroscientific methods or behavioral economics. Two distinguished researchers in Neuroeconomics (Giorgio Coricelli and Dan Houser) will give an overview of the field and provide in-depth insights in their specific fields of research. A large part of the summer school will consist in teams of participants developing their own ideas for neuroeconomic research, with the help of expert tutors from economics, psychology and neuroscience. Social events provide opportunities for informal discussions with the speakers and among participants

Graduate students and post-doctoral scholars in neuroscience, psychology and economics are invited to apply.

For further information, see www.awi.uni-heidelberg.de or contact summerschool@awi.uni-heidelberg.de

Prof. Christiane Schwieren

summerschool@awi.uni-heidelberg.de

http://www.awi.uni-heidelberg.de

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Call for ASSC-14 Abstract submissions

Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness

REMINDER - CALL FOR ASSC14 ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS

Submissions for Talks and Posters are now open.

The 14th annual meeting of the Association for the Scientific Study of

Consciousness (ASSC14) will be held in Toronto, Canada from Thursday

24th - Sunday 27th, June 2010. The Program committee invites proposals

for Talks and Posters on any topic relevant to the scientific study of

consciousness. All submissions must be received by February 28th 2010

http://www.theassc.org/conferences/assc_14/abstract_submission

CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS:

-Randy McIntosh

-Mel Goodale

-Michel Ferrari

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:

-Robert Knight (University of California Berkley, USA)

-Mohan Matthen (University of British Columbia, Canada)

-Nicola Clayton (University of Cambridge, UK)

-Morris Moscovitch (University of Toronto, Canada)

-Thomas Metzinger (Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz)

-Stanislas Dehaene (College de France, France)

-Hakwan Lau (Columbia University, USA)

-Imogene Dickie (University of Toronto, Canada)

-Ned Block (New York University, USA)

-Alexander Maier (NIH, Bethesda, USA)

-Naotsugu Tsuchiya (Caltech, USA & Tamagawa Uni, Japan)

-Melanie Wilke (Caltech, USA)

-John Dunne (Emory University, USA)

-Antoine Lutz (University of Wisconsin, USA)

-Heleen Slagter (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

-Ramakrishna Chakravarthi (CNRS - France)

-Timothy Vickery (Yale University, USA)

-Mark Nieuwenstein (University of Groningen, The Netherlands)

-Jeremy Freeman (New York University, USA)

TUTORIAL PRESENTERS:

-Igor Aleksander (Imperial College, London, UK)

-David Gamez (Imperial College, London, UK)

-Frank Tong (Vanderbilt University, USA)

-Naotsugu Tsuchiya (Caltech, USA & Tamagawa Uni, Japan)

-Christof Koch (Caltech, USA)

-Michael Snodgrass (University of Michigan, USA)

-Hakwan Lau (Columbia University, USA)

-Kerstin Hoedlmoser (University of Salzburg, Austria)

-Manuel Schabus (University of Liege, Belgium)

-Stanley Klein (UC Berkley, USA)

-Heather Berlin (Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY, USA)

-Michael C. Anderson (Cambridge, UK)

-Paula Droege (Penn State, USA)

Olivia Carter

ocarter@unimelb.edu.au

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Illusion submission EXTENSION: 6th Annual Best Visual Illusion of the Year Contest

Neural Correlate Society

***DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND*** --The deadline for the 6th annual Best Visual Illusion of the Year Contest has been extended. FINAL (no exceptions) submission date is now ***March 5th***!

http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com

Many of the most outstanding illusion creators in the world have asked us to extend the deadline so as to perfect their contributions for the Contest!

The 2010 contest will be held in Naples, Florida (Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, http://www.thephil.org/) on Monday, May 10th, 2010, as an official satellite of the Vision Sciences Society (VSS) conference. The Naples Philharmonic Center is an 8-minute walk from the main VSS headquarters hotel in Naples, and is thus central to the VSS conference.

The voters at the 6th Annual Best Illusion of the Year Contest gala, in Naples, Florida, will certainly see the Best and Most Exciting New Illusions of the Year. This award is chosen by the community, and not by a committee, so please come and make your vote!

James Randi (aka The Amaz!ng Randi) the renowned magician, escapologist, and skeptic, will give a presentation/magic performance during the vote counting!

Past contests have been highly successful in drawing public attention to vision research, with over ***FOUR MILLION*** website hits from viewers all over the world, as well as hundreds of international media stories. The First, Second and Third Prize winners at the 2009 contest were Arthur Shapiro, Zhong-Lin Lu, Emily Knight, & Robert Ennis (American University, University of Southern California, Dartmouth College, SUNY College of Optometry, USA), Yuval Barkan & Hedva Spitzer (Tel-Aviv University, Israel), and Richard Russel (Harvard University, USA).

To see the illusions, photo galleries and other highlights from the 2009 and previous contests, go to http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com

Illusion submissions can be novel visual, cognitive, or multimodal illusions (unpublished, or published no earlier than 2009) in standard image, movie or html formats. Exciting new variants of classic or known illusions are also admissible. An international panel of impartial judges (http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com/judges/) will rate the submissions and narrow them to the TOP TEN. Then, at the Contest Gala in Naples, the TOP TEN illusionists will present their contributions and the attendees of the event (that means you!) will vote to pick the TOP THREE WINNERS!

Illusions submitted to previous editions of the contest can be re-submitted to the 2010 contest, so long as they meet the above requirements and were not among the TOP THREE winners in previous years.

Submissions will be held in strict confidence by the panel of judges and the authors/creators will retain full copyright. No illusions will be posted on the illusion contest's website without the creators' explicit permission. As with submitting your work to any scientific conference, participating in to the Best Illusion of the Year Contest does not preclude you from also submitting your work for publication elsewhere.

Submissions can be made to Dr. Xoana Troncoso (Illusion Contest Coordinator, Neural Correlate Society) via email (x.troncoso@neuralcorrelate.com) until March 5, 2010. Illusion submissions should come with a (no more than) one-page description of the illusion and its theoretical underpinnings (if known). Illusions will be rated according to:

. Significance to our understanding of the visual system

. Simplicity of the description

. Sheer beauty

. Counterintuitive quality

. Spectacularity

Visit the illusion contest website for further information and to see last year's illusions: http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com

Submit your ideas now and take home this prestigious award!

Xoana Troncoso (Illusion Contest Coordinator)

Susana Martinez-Conde (President, Neural Correlate Society)

On behalf of the Executive Board of the Neural Correlate Society:

Jose-Manuel Alonso, Stephen Macknik, Susana Martinez-Conde, Luis Martinez, Xoana Troncoso, Peter Tse

The Neural Correlate Society is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the public awareness of vision research.

Xoana G Troncoso, PhD

Postdoctoral Scholar in Neuroscience

Andersen Laboratory

California Institute of Technology

1200 E California Blvd. M/C 216-76

Pasadena, California 91125, USA

x.troncoso@neuralcorrelate.com

http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Rovereto Workshop on Concepts, Actions, Objects (CAOs)

Cognitive Neuroscience

Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC)

University of Trento

Fourth Annual Rovereto Workshop on Concepts, Actions, Objects (CAOs)

CAOs Workshop Speakers (May 20th – 23rd)

-John Assad -Kalanit Grill-Spector -James Haxby -Nancy Kanwisher -Stephen Macknik

-Maximilian Riesenhuber -Bruno Rossion -Michael Tarr -Simon Thorpe -Patrik Vuilleumier -

Speakers for Special Session on Computational Neuroscience (May 20th)

-Tom Mitchell -Tim Rogers -Lorraine Tyler

The goal of this Rovereto workshop is to provide a unique forum for researchers from a range of perspectives who are interested in Concepts, Actions, and Objects to come together to discuss their research and develop new directions and collaborations. The workshop differs from larger conferences in so far as there are a small number of speakers (all invited) and there are no concurrent talks. In addition to the individual talks, there will be a poster session for students, post-docs and young researchers to present their work. The CAOs workshop is sponsored by the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, at the University of Trento.

The deadline for submission of abstracts for the poster session is Monday February 22, 2010. The organizers will endeavor to return all decisions on abstracts within two weeks of the deadline. Please check back for further details about online registration.

For Information and to submit an abstract see:

http://portale.unitn.it/centre/cimec/caos.htm

Workshop Organizers

Alfonso Caramazza - Mel Goodale - Brad Mahon - Alex Martin - Brian Murphy

Brad Mahon

http://portale.unitn.it/centre/cimec/caos.htm

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Conference Announcement: The Interdisciplinary Science of Consumption

University of Michigan

Registration is now open for:

The Interdisciplinary Science of Consumption: Mechanisms of Allocating Resources Across Disciplines

http://consumption.umich.edu/MM10/

This conference at the University of Michigan brings together leaders from multiple fields (neuroscience, economics, ethology, psychology, marketing) to investigate common mechanisms underlying consumption across domains.

Preliminary Schedule

Evening Lectures in Rackham Auditorium (open to the public) May 12th and 13th:

-Robert Frank (Cornell University)

-Frans de Waal (Emory University)

Plenary talks in Rackham Amphitheatre (for registrants) May 13th and 14th:

-Antoine Bechara (University of Southern California)

-Bruce J. Ellis (University of Arizona)

-Randy Frost (Smith College)

-Vladas Griskevicius (University of Minnesota)

-Brian Knutson (Stanford University)

-Stephen Lea (University of Exeter)

-Geoffrey Miller (University of New Mexico)

-Stephanie Preston (University of Michigan)

-Terry Robinson (University of Michigan)

-David Sherry (University of Western Ontario)

-Kathleen Vohs (University of Minnesota)

-Paul Webley (University of London)

Consumption Fair on the 4th floor of Rackham (open to the public) May 15th:

-Student poster session (submit abstract to MM10postersession at umich.edu by March 30th).

-Interdisciplinary panel discussion

-Educational activities for the community

For more information go to http://consumption.umich.edu/MM10/

Best Regards,

Stephanie D. Preston, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology

University of Michigan

prestos@umich.edu

http://www.umich.edu/~prestos

Stephanie D. Preston

prestos@umich.edu

http://consumption.umich.edu/MM10/

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Dysfunctional Imaging: Advances in lesion-function mapping of the human brain

Montreal Neurological Institute

McGill University

'Dysfunctional Imaging': Advances in lesion-function mapping of the human brain

Join us for this one day meeting and think-tank bringing together leaders in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods, and experimental neuropsychology to discuss methodological advances in structure-function mapping in the human brain. Technical and conceptual advances in characterizing lesions, measuring behavioral changes, and linking the two through voxel-based, region-of-interest, and network lesion-symptom mapping approaches will be presented. This informal meeting will be of interest to experts working in these areas, and to researchers and cognitive neuroscience trainees who would like to know more about these new methods.

This meeting will take place just prior to the start of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting, at the Montreal Neurological Institute. The MNI is a centre with a long tradition of scientists and clinicians working together to better understand and treat diseases of the nervous system. The support of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is gratefully acknowledged. Please see the meeting website for the preliminary program and registration details.

http://neuroevents.mcgill.ca/index.php?page=dysfunctional-imaging-symposium

Confirmed speakers include: Anjan Chatterjee, Alan Evans, Argye Hillis, Masud Husain, Hans-Otto Karnath, Daniel Kimberg, Brian Levine, Brenda Milner, Christopher Rorden, Ayse Saygin, Daniel Tranel.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me, or Arlene Berg (arlene.berg@muhc.mcgill.ca).

See you in Montreal!

Lesley Fellows

arlene.berg@muhc.mcgill.ca

514 398 8980

http://neuroevents.mcgill.ca/index.php?page=dysfunctional-imaging-symposium

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Reprogramming the Human Brain – Translating Brain Plasticity Into Clinical Practice

Reasoning across the life span and its clinical application based on brain plasticity

The Center for BrainHealth

The University of Texas at Dallas and The University of California, Berkeley

The fourth Annual Reprogramming the Human Brain Symposium presents new discoveries and novel approaches to understanding and enhancing reasoning skills. This symposium bridges the gap between basic brain research and human clinical treatments for the brain.

The 2010 symposium is designed to summarize basic cognitive factors and diseases that influence reasoning, describe the development of reasoning over childhood and adolescence, discuss how reasoning can be measured using neuroscience methods, explain the neural systems engaged in different forms of reasoning, recognize current ways to measure and improve reasoning in the field of education, and explain the relation of neuroscience to the law and ethics.

When: April 8, 2010 8am-5:30pm

Where: The Center for BrainHealth in Dallas, Texas

The symposium is designed for cognitive scientists, neuroscientists, physicians, psychologists, rehabilitation specialists, researchers, educators, and students

Confirmed speakers and topics include Michael Gazzaniga, Ph.D. (UC Santa Barbara) on ‘Neuroscience and the Law”, Nobel Laureate Russell Hulse, Ph.D. (UT Dallas & Princeton) on "Thinking about Thinking", John Gabrieli, Ph.D. (MIT) on "Thinking in the Human Brain", Silvia Bunge, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley) on “Reasoning Ability: Neural Mechanisms, Development, and Training”, Valerie Reyna, Ph.D. (Cornell) on "Risk, Rational Decision Making, and the Adolescent Brain", Vivek Prabhakaran, M.D., Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin) on “Characterizing the Role of Prefrontal Regions in Working Memory and Reasoning”, Daniel Krawczyk (UT Dallas & UT Southwestern) on “The Neuroscience of Abstract Reasoning in Health and Disease”, Raksha Anand (Ph.D.) and Jacque Gamino, Ph.D. (UT Dallas) on “Reasoning and the Adolescent Brain from Behavior to Imaging”.

Michelle Kandalaft

The Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas

2200 West Mockingbird Lane

Dallas, TX 75235

brainsymposium2010@utdallas.edu

214-905-3007

http://www.brainhealth.utdallas.edu/news/Symposium2010.html

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Faculty Position

Neurorehabilitation Scientist

This is a full-time research position located at a geriatric centre in Toronto, with eligibility for cross-appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level at the University of Toronto

Rotman Research Institute

Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest

The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest invites applications for a Scientist position in Neurorehabilitation. This is a full-time research position located at a geriatric centre in Toronto, with eligibility for cross-appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate must possess a PhD, M.D., or equivalent and experience in psychology, neurology, or neuroscience research.

The Rotman Research Institute supports behavioral, neuropsychological and neuroimaging research on memory, attention, and perception, and frontal lobe function, including research on changes in cognitive function that arise from brain damage, disease and/or normal aging, and the development of cognitive rehabilitation strategies. The Rotman Research Institute has state-of-the-art electroencephalography and magnetoencephalography laboratories and a research-dedicated Siemens 3 Tesla MRI in-house at Baycrest. It is expected that the scientist would conduct rehabilitation research that incorporates neuroimaging, behavioral, and other neuroscience methodologies.

The successful applicant will become a core member of the Heart and Stroke Centre

for Stroke Recovery (HSFCSR). HSFCSR is a virtual organization made up of three leading healthcare centres: Baycrest, Rotman Research Institute and Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU); Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; and the Ottawa Health Research Institute/University of Ottawa, in a unique public-private partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. As such, the proposed program of research would be relevant to stroke recovery.

More information about the Rotman and KLARU, including profiles of current Scientists, can be found at www.rotman-baycrest.on.ca and at www.klaru-baycrest.on.ca, respectively. More information about the Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery, can be found at www.hsfcsr.ca.

The Rotman Research Institute welcomes applications from visible minority group

members, women, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed initially to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Review of applications will begin on February 26, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a covering letter describing current research interests and future research goals, a complete C.V., relevant reprints and letters sent independently from 3 references to:

Brian Levine, Ph.D.

Neurorehabilitation Scientist Search Committee

The Rotman Research Institute

Baycrest Centre

3560 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1

Fax: (416) 785-2862

E-mail: lpaolucci@rotman-baycrest.on.ca

Lucy Paolucci

3560 Bathurst Street

8th Floor Room 822

Toronto, ON

M6A 2E1

lpaolucci@rotman-baycrest.on.ca

1-416-785-2500-2941

http://rotman-baycrest.on.ca

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Faculty Position

Faculty position at Ghent University

experimental psychology

Dept of Psychology

Ghent University

The department of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University, is looking for a lecturer (docent) or senior lecturer (hoofddocent) in the field of Memory and Cognition, starting from 1 October 2010 (see official vacancy below or at http://www.ugent.be/en/news/vacancies/autonomous/BC2010-pp01 )

As of next academic year, the department will have 8 full-time faculty members, as well as many post-doctoral researchers and PhD-students. The Department offers a stimulating research environment in which the main topics include cognitive control, working memory, cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistics, computational modeling, and numerical cognition. The department has facilities for behavioral research (RT-labs, studio), eye-tracking (Eye-Link 1000), and neurocognitive research (ERP, fMRI, TMS). The department is highly ambitious, internationally oriented, and has expanded greatly during the last years. For more information see: http://expsy.ugent.be/

Official Profile

The faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences has a vacancy for a professorship, starting from October 1, 2010. It concerns a position as full-time Professor in the rank of Lecturer (docent) or Senior Lecturer (hoofddocent) in the Department of Experimental Psychology, charged with academic teaching (in Dutch), scientific research and carrying out scientific duties in the field of memory and cognition.

Profile:

• candidates should hold a PhD or a degree with a doctoral thesis or a degree recognized as equivalent and have at least two years of postdoctoral experience on October 1, 2010;

• candidates are required to have research experience in the field of study concerned, proved by active participation in international and national scientific meetings and by recent publications in national and international peer reviewed journals;

• having proved experience in international mobility, amongst others through participation in research programmes at research institutions not linked to the university where the highest degree was obtained, is recommended;

• candidates are required to possess the necessary didactic, organizational and communicative skills for teaching at an academic level.

The governing language at Ghent University is Dutch. However, persons who do not speak Dutch as a native language are welcome to apply.

More detailed information on this vacancy and on the way this job fits in the department’s strategy can be obtained from prof. Rob Hartsuiker, head of the department (phone: +32 (9) 264 64 36, mailto:Robert.Hartsuiker@UGent.be

Depending on the specific profile of the selected candidate, the degree of lecturer or senior lecturer will be granted.

A full-time position at the entry level of Lecturer implies a five-year temporary appointment in a tenure track system. If the university board positively evaluates the performance of the person involved, the position lead to a permanent position in the rank of Senior Lecturer.

A full-time position at the entry level of Senior Lecturer will lead to a tenured position.

However, in the case of a first appointment as professor, the Board of Governors of Ghent University may decide to appoint the candidate for a maximum period of three years, after which he/she may be eligible for tenure following a positive evaluation. As teaching at Ghent University is mostly in Dutch, such evaluation may include the acquired ability to teach in Dutch.

Applications must be sent in duplicate by registered mail to the rector of Ghent University, Rectorate building, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, 9000 Ghent, using the specific application forms Autonomous Academic Staff ("ZAP"), including the necessary attestations of competence (copies of degrees), the 5th of March, 2010 at the latest.

The application forms for Autonomous Academic Staff (ZAP)

• can be obtained at Ghent University, Department of Personnel and Organization, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, 9000 Gent.

• can be requested by phone: +32 (0) 9 264 31 29 or + 32 (0) 9 264 31 30.

• can be downloaded from the internet:

http://www.ugent.be/nl/werken/aanwerving/formulieren/zap

Rob Hartsuiker

rob.hartsuiker@ugent.be

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Faculty Position

Senior Researcher at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Cognitive/Behavioural Neuroscience

School of Psychology

Victoria University of Wellington

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior academic in the area of cognitive and behavioural neuroscience based in the School of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Applicants will have demonstrated research skills with a particular emphasis in one or more research areas of behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, an exceptional research record, the ability to lead a research program and proven ability to teach and supervise students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Applicants from a wide range of specific research areas broadly within 'cognitive and behavioural neuroscience' are invited to apply. The School already has established research programmes in a range of areas and has existing facilities in a number of areas including an animal lab, two eyetrackers, and an EEG and psychophysiology lab. The School of Psychology was ranked the top overall school or department of psychology in New Zealand in terms of research quality in the last national quality assessment round. Further details of the staff, facilities and teaching and research programmes may be found on the School’s web page: http://www.vuw.ac.nz/psyc/. We anticipate appointing someone at the Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor level (equivalent to Full Professor in the US).

Further job details, a full role description, and method of application can be found at:

http://vacancies.vuw.ac.nz/

David Harper

david.harper@vuw.ac.nz

http://vacancies.vuw.ac.nz/

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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 Integrated Neuroimaging. Minimum qualifications are a doctoral degree, post-doctoral training, strong publication record, and demonstrated expertise in analysis (computational and statistical methods) and synthesis of neuroimaging data. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team using neuroimaging to map brain activity as well as genetic and neurochemical mechanisms associated with normal higher cognitive function as well as dysfunction in neuropsychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, those with genetic sources of cognitive dysfunction such as Williams syndrome, and other conditions such as normal aging. In addition to collaborative work within the team, there is opportunity for outstanding candidates to develop their own projects within the Section. Possible areas of concentration include 1) neurofunctional substrate of higher cognitive function, particularly as regards working memory and frontal lobe, 2) neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses, and 3) neurodevelopmental neuroimaging. Stipends are competitive and depend on level of experience. Applicants with developmental imaging are especially encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Karen 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

Karen Berman, M.D.

C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.

NIMH/

NIH 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

RESEARCH FACULTY POSITIONS at the BCBL

Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language

RESEARCH FACULTY POSITIONS (SENIORS) at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu

The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers SENIOR research staff positions in several areas: language acquisition, production, multilingualism, neurodegeneration of language, language and learning disorders and advanced methods for cognitive neuroscience. The center promotes a rich research environment without teaching obligations with access to the most advanced behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including MRI 3 Tesla, a whole-head MEG system, four ERP labs, a TMS lab, an eyetracking lab, and several behavioural labs well equipped, as well as to technical support and research personnel (PhD and postdoctoral students). The senior positions are permanent appointments and most likely involving group leading duties.

We are looking for experimental scientists with a background in

psycholinguistics and/or cognitive neuroscience neighbor areas for the content areas and physics and/or engineers for the methodological areas. All interested in undertaking research in the fields described in www.bcbl.eu (research).

Candidates should have a strong publication track record. A track record

in supervising PhD students would be welcomed.

For information about the positions and how to apply please check the web page www.ikerbasque.net

Manuel Carreiras

info@bcbl.eu

+34943309300

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Faculty Position

Cognitive Neuroscientist in Brain Development, Disease and/or Repair

Center for BrainHealth

School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

The University of Texas at Dallas

The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at The University of Texas at Dallas seeks to fill a new tenure-track faculty position in Cognitive Neurosciences with a productive and innovative investigator whose research interests address multi-modality neuroimaging platforms (electrophysiology, MR technology, PET, etc.) and/or genetic factors related to frontal lobe and higher order cognitive development to address brain plasticity. The research may be applied to elucidate the emergence and treatment effects in brain injuries or diseases.

The university seeks outstanding scientists with substantive postdoctoral training in their research area and who are ready to continue or develop their own independent extramurally funded research program. The successful applicant will enhance and contribute to the program’s multidisciplinary core investigations using fMRI and EEG/ERPs to measure brain change/development and identify genetic factors associated with health and disease onset.

BBS faculty teach in the undergraduate (Neuroscience B.S.) and graduate (Cognition and Neuroscience PhD) programs that have attracted students with top academic ratings for more than a decade and complement other BBS programs’ strengths in imaging, cognitive development and modeling, brain plasticity, and cognitive sciences.

Applicants at all ranks will be considered with appointment at the senior level requiring a demonstrated, sustained record of scholarly productivity and extramural support. The successful applicant will have new laboratory space fitted to his/her needs, along with a competitive start-up package and salary.

The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the university’s faculty and administration. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application but is not required for consideration. 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 and will continue until the position is filled. Starting date is negotiable.

Curriculum vitae, letter of application with statements of teaching and research interests, and contact information for or letters of recommendation from at least five professional references should be submitted via the online application form available at the University of Texas at Dallas web site.

Sandra Chapman, Ph.D.

The Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas

2200 West Mockingbird Lane

Dallas, TX 75235

Sandra.Chapman@utdallas.edu

214-905-3007

http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pbo091012

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Postdoctoral Position

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: MULTIMODAL IMAGING IN AUTISM

Brain Development Imaging Laboratory

San Diego State University & UC San Diego

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

Applicants should have experience in functional MRI (data acquisition, processing, statistics). Applicants who have experience in the study of children or adults with autism will be preferred. Expertise in other imaging modalities (fcMRI, DTI, MRS; EEG, MEG), neuropsychological testing, or programming will be relevant, but not indispensable.

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

Ralph-Axel Müller

http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/bdil/

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cognitive Neuroscience and Stroke Neurorehabilitation

Dr. Brian Levine

Rotman Research Institute

The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest

The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest is offering a research fellowship in cognitive neuroscience and neurorehabilitation in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Levine in collaboration with a team of researchers including other scientists at the Rotman Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Centre for Stroke Recovery. The projects concern analysis of large-scale network changes following mild stroke combined with cognitive rehabilitation. The fellow will be exposed to multimodal neuroimaging methodologies (structural and functional neuroimaging (fMRI), EEG, and magnetoencephalography). The starting date is negotiable, but preferably in the spring of 2010. 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. The Rotman Research Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including members of visible groups, minorities, women, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

All staff have an obligation to contribute to maintaining a safe care environment for clients, families, and visitors and a safe work environment for staff, students/researchers, physicians and volunteers.

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. Brian Levine, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Center for Geriatric Care, 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, Canada.

Email: lpaolucci@rotman-baycrest.on.ca

Application review will begin February 26, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Lucy Paolucci

3560 Bathurst Street

8th fl. Rm 822

Toronto, ON

M6A 2E1

lpaolucci@rotman-baycrest.on.ca

1-416-785-2500-2941

http://rotman-baycrest.on.ca

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoc (or PhD) position in cognitive neuroimaging

Laboratory for Behavioral Neurology and Imaging of Cognition, Geneva

Dept of Neuroscience & Dept of Neurology

Neuroscience Center, University of Geneva

We are recruiting a new collaborator (preferably postdoc, but PhD student level is possible) for cognitive neuroimaging research in the Laboratory for Behavioral Neurology and Imaging of Cognition, Geneva University.

The successful candidate will conduct studies focusing on vision and emotion processes in healthy participants and neurological patient populations, particularly with stroke and multiple sclerosis.

Previous experience in fMRI and/or DTI is required. Additional experience in EEG would be an asset.

Access to state-of-the-art imaging facilities is available in the Brain & Behavior Laboratory at UNIGE (http://bbl.unige.ch) as well as high-field MRI in the Center for Biomedical Imaging.

The starting date is flexible.

Please send a CV and letter of motivation to patrik.vuilleumier@unige.ch

Patrik Vuilleumier

Prof. Patrik Vuilleumier

Department of Neuroscience (NEUFO)

University Medical Center

Bldg A

1 rue Michel-Servet

1211 GENEVA 4, Switzerland

patrik.vuilleumier@unige.ch

41-22-3795 369

http://labnic.unige.ch/ , http://neurocenter.unige.ch/ , http://www.affective-sciences.ch/

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Postdoctoral Position

MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit – Cambridge Career Development Fellow (Postdoctoral position)

Memory Control Laboratory

Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit

MRC, Cambridge England

The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities, including 3T-fMRI, EEG, MEG and access to neuropsychological patient panels (see http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk)

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral Career Development Fellowship in cognitive neuroscience. The successful applicant will join an ongoing research programme led by Dr. Michael Anderson at CBSU investigating memory, attention, and inhibitory control. This position will involve undertaking behavioural and imaging studies of healthy adult populations. Candidates should have a PhD in a subject related to Cognitive Neuroscience, experience in neuroimaging.

This is a three year training and development postdoctoral position (starting salary, £26,022 - £31,758 per annum, depending upon qualifications). For inquiries, email michael.anderson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk.

Applications must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk quoting ref CBSU10/059. Please upload a CV and covering letter with your application. If you experience technical difficulties, call 01793 301280.

Closing date: 12th March 2010

Michael Anderson

MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit

15 Chaucer Road

Cambridge, England, CB2 7EF

The United Kingdom

michael.anderson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk

+44 (0)1223 273 695

http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Position - Cognitive Neuroscience of Cognitive Control/Executive Function

Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences

Brown University

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Cognitive Control and Memory Lab at Brown University. Our lab conducts NINDS-supported research on the neural basis of cognitive control. Applications are welcome from scientists with interests broadly related to the study of cognitive control, working memory, learning, and/or decision making. For additional information on research in the lab, visit http://www.cog.brown.edu/research/badrelab/index.html

Applicants must hold a PhD in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline or must show evidence that the PhD will be completed before the start of the position. Experience with behavioral, fMRI, human neuropsychology, or other cognitive neuroscience methodologies is also a requirement for the position.

To apply, please send a current CV and the contact information for 3 references to Dr. David Badre (David_Badre@brown.edu). Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

Brown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

David Badre

Brown University, Box 1978

Providence, RI 02912

David_Badre@brown.edu

http://www.cog.brown.edu/research/badrelab/index.html

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Postdoctoral Position

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING

SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH

INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD

The National Institute of Mental Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), offers a two to five year post-doctoral fellowship at one of the premier research sites in the U.S., the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. which houses state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to research. The strong scientific environment and outstanding equipment resources at NIH make this a unique opportunity for an outstanding scientist. The position is open to 1) recent Ph.D.'s in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, neuropharmacology, computer science, 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) neurofunctional substrate of higher cognitive function, particularly working memory and frontal lobe. Familiarity with computational and statistical methods for neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab, SPM, AFNI) confers an advantage but is not absolutely required. Applicants with developmental imaging are especially encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Karen Berman, M.D.; 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

Karen Berman, M.D.

C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.

NIMH/NIH

Bldg 10, Rm 3C209

9000 Rockville Pike

Bethesda MD 20892-1365

USA

jasmins@mail.nih.gov

301-435-7645

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoc and PhD position in Decision Neuroscience at the Donders Institute Nijmegen and the Erasmus University Rotterdam

Donders Center for Brain, Mind & Behavior, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

The Erasmus Center for Neuroeconomics (ECNE) at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at Radboud University Nijmegen announce openings for both a postdoctoral fellow and a PhD researcher to join an active group of researchers in the Center in the field of decision neuroscience/neuroeconomics/consumer neuroscience. These positions will be jointly supervised by Prof. Ale Smidts (Erasmus) and Dr. Alan Sanfey (Donders Institute).

We currently seek outstanding applicants whose research lies at the intersection of behavioral decision-making, consumer behavior, and neuroscience and who are interested in studying the brain mechanisms that underlie decision-making. Particular interests of our group at present are the neural mechanisms that underlie social influences on decisions, emotion regulation and self-control in decision-making, and risk and reward in decision-making. We are especially interested in applicants whose research can build bridges among existing strengths in consumer behavior and econometric modeling at the marketing department of the Rotterdam School of Management and decision neuroscience at the Donders Institute.

The Erasmus Center for Neuroeconomics is dedicated to conducting cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in Decision Neuroscience, and hosts the Erasmus Behavioral Lab which provides an excellent infrastructure for conducting behavioral experiments. The Donders Institute is a leading research institute in cognitive neuroscience and provides excellent resources for functional neuroimaging by means of two research- dedicated fMRI scanners, an MEG scanner, and EEG and TMS facilities. Additional facilities are available for the collection and analysis of genetic samples. The collaboration between Erasmus University and the Donders Institute provides an outstanding environment for studying the neural underpinnings of decision-making behavior, and the successful applicant will have full access to the facilities in both insitutions.

Requirements for the postdoc position

Successful candidates must have a relevant PhD and a proven academic track-record, as well as the ability to work independently. Excellent communication and organizational skills are also required. The successful applicant will be expected to build an internationally recognized research program, will act as co-supervisor of one or more PhD students, and also contribute to the educational environment by lecturing occasionally in courses on Neuroeconomics (master and PhD level). The appointment will be for two years with the possibility of renewal for two or three additional years. Starting date: asap.

Requirements for the PhD position

Successful candidates must have a relevant Masters degree, preferably with a background in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, or biological psychology. Candidates with a background in consumer behavior or economics, with proven evidence or a strong interest in developing cognitive neuroscience and imaging skills, are also invited to apply. A tailored PhD course programme will be developed. The PhD position is for four years. PhDs receive a regular employment contract for a doctoral student. See the ERIM Doctoral Programme for further information on the facilities of PhD students at Erasmus. Preferred starting date: September 2010.

Applications, including CV, a brief summary of current and proposed research, and at least two letters of recommendation, should be submitted by April 1, 2010 to Ale Smidts (asmidts@rsm.nl). PhD applicants may be requested to provide GRE/ GMAT scores and TOEFLl /IELTS language scores. For further information on the positions, please contact Prof. Ale Smidts (asmidts@rsm.nl) or Prof. Alan Sanfey (alan.sanfey@donders.ru.nl).

Alan Sanfey

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral position to study the neural and behavioral bases of age-related changes in language

Language Lab

Brain Imaging and Analysis Center

Duke University

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position studying age-related changes in language with Dr. Michele Diaz and Dr. David Madden (Duke University). The selected post-doc will also have an opportunity to interact with Dr. Debby Burke (Pomona College). This NIH funded position will be housed in the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. The research project will investigate age-related changes in the neural substrate that supports semantic and phonological processes. Our primary goals are to further our understanding of the neural factors that contribute to age-related retention and decline seen in language; and to investigate the relationships between structural factors (i.e., white matter integrity), functional activations, and behavior. State-of-the-art scanning and data analysis facilities are available, and proximally located. Experience with language research, fMRI data analysis, and programming would be beneficial, but are not explicitly required. To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and arrange for 3 confidential letters of reference to be sent to Michele Diaz (mtd3@duke.edu). CVs should include a publication list and a summary of research interests.

Michele Diaz, Ph.D.

Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, Duke University

Hock Plaza

2424 Erwin Rd, Suite 501

Durham, NC 27705

mtd3@duke.edu

919-681-9528

http://www.biac.duke.edu/people/staff.asp?id=diaz

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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

214-905-3007

http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pbq100208

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Postdoctoral Position

Georgia Tech, Emory and the Atlanta VAMC

Postdoctoral position in visual processing, attention, visuomotor plasticity and rehabilitation at Georgia Tech, Emory and the Atlanta VAMC.

Researchers (Eric Schumacher http://psychology.gatech.edu/control/, Paul Corballis http://psychology.gatech.edu/corballislab/, and Krish Sathian http://neurology.emory.edu/Faculty/Sathian.htm) at Georgia Tech, Emory University, and the Rehabilitation R&D Center of Excellence at the Atlanta VAMC seek a postdoctoral fellow to participate in collaborative research involving some combination of fMRI, EEG, TMS, and behavioral studies to investigate the intersection of visual processing, attention, visuomotor plasticity, and rehabilitation. The research will be conducted in the state-of-the-art facilities offered at the Center for Advanced Brain Imaging at Georgia Tech (http://www.cabiatl.com/CABI/) and the Rehabilitation R&D Center of Excellence at the Atlanta VAMC (http://www.varrd.emory.edu/index.cfm). The specifics of the research program will be determined by the successful candidate’s interest and expertise.

Candidates should have a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or closely related field, and a background in one or more human neuroscience techniques (fMRI, EEG, TMS, and clinical neuropsychology) and interests in the intersection of visual processing, attention, visuomotor plasticity and rehabilitation.

Interested candidates should submit an application (CV, Statement of Interests and contact information for three referees) to:

Eric Schumacher

School of Psychology

Georgia Institute of Technology

654 Cherry Street

Atlanta, GA 30332-0170

eschu@gatech.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Georgia Tech, Emory and the Atlanta VAMC

Postdoctoral position in visual processing, attention, visuomotor plasticity and rehabilitation at Georgia Tech, Emory and the Atlanta VAMC.

Interested candidates should submit an application (CV, Statement of Interests and contact information for three referees) to:

Eric Schumacher

School of Psychology

Georgia Institute of Technology

654 Cherry Street

Atlanta, GA 30332-0170

eschu@gatech.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Fellowship in fMRI and neurosemantics

Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging

Department of Psychology

Carnegie Mellon University

The Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging at Carnegie Mellon University has a postdoctoral position in fMRI studies of lexically-based concept representations, using machine learning or multi-voxel pattern analysis. (Several articles using this approach are on the CCBI website.)

The position offers training and research opportunities (typically for at least 2 years) working with a multidisciplinary Center team, using state-of-the-art facilities and methods, performed in collaboration with colleagues from the Machine Learning Department. The position requires brain imaging and computational skills and an interest in language.

Applicants should send a CV, statement of research skills and interests, preprints, and three letters of reference. Positions can start as early as Jan. 1, 2010.

Ms. Paulette Williams

Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging

Department of Psychology

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

pwilliams@cmu.edu

412-268-1721

http://www.ccbi.cmu.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AVAILABLE AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Mood and Anxiety Disorders Laboratory

Department of Psychology

Stanford University

A post-doctoral fellowship position is available in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at Stanford University under the direction of Ian H. Gotlib, Ph.D. The fellow will be able to initiate his or her own research projects, and to participate in ongoing projects in which we are examining and integrating measures of cognitive functioning, neural function and structure, endocrinological functioning, psychophysiology, immune function, and genetics in children, adolescents, and adults in efforts to elucidate the etiology and maintenance of depressive and anxiety disorders. The fellow will also have opportunities to collaborate with graduate students and other postdoctoral fellows, and to supervise undergraduate research projects. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and research experience in affective and/or anxiety disorders. Salary will be consistent with NIH/NRSA levels. US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required. To apply for this position, please send a letter describing research interest and experience, curriculum vita, and have three letters of recommendation sent to: Ian H. Gotlib, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Bldg. 420, Jordan Hall, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, or emailed to ian.gotlib@stanford.edu.

Ian Gotlib

Ian H. Gotlib, Ph.D.

Department of Psychology

Bldg. 420, Jordan Hall

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305

ian.gotlib@stanford.edu

http://mood.stanford.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY: COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF NORMAL AND ABNORMAL COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL FUNCTION

NIMH-funded Cognitive Psychophysiology Training Program

Department of Psychology and Beckman Institute

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The NIMH-funded Cognitive Psychophysiology Training program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has postdoctoral fellowship openings for recent PhDs, MDs, and MD/PhDs. The core faculty of the training program pursue a variety of research programs addressing normal and abnormal cognitive and emotional function and associated brain mechanisms addressing a broad range of NIMH priorities in mental health and mental illness. Post-doctoral fellows can work with one or more of the core faculty, who study topics spanning depression, anxiety, memory, attention, executive function, emotion, language, cognitive aging, cognitive disability, aggression, and externalizing disorders. Core faculty are based in the Departments of Psychology, Psychiatry, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, and Statistics, with appointments in the campus Neuroscience Program (www.neuroscience.illinois.edu) and the multidisciplinary Beckman Institute (www.beckman.illinois.edu), which includes the research-dedicated Biomedical Imaging Center (bic.beckman.illinois.edu). The training grant is administered through the Dept. of Psychology (www.psych.illinois.edu).

We employ diverse psychophysiological methods, including fMRI, dense-array EEG, optical imaging, and eye-tracking as well as autonomic measures. Our research emphasizes integration of measures to achieve multimodal imaging to study substantive areas involving normal and abnormal cognition and emotion. We seek applications from ethnically diverse scientists who have strong academic credentials and US citizenship or permanent residence. We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Per NIH rules for such trainees, "The individual to be trained must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence by the time of award. Individuals who have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence must have a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-551) or other legal verification of such status."

Potential applicants are welcome to contact any of the core faculty members: Diane Beck, Neal Cohen, Florin Dolcos, Monica Fabiani, Kara Federmeier, Susan Garnsey, Brian Gonsalves, Gabriele Gratton, Wendy Heller, Arthur Kramer, Zhi-Pei Liang, Gregory A. Miller, Bradley Sutton, Edelyn Verona, and Michelle Wang. Research interests and contact information are available at

https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/gamiller/shared/CPTGbrochureDec2009.pdf

Please send applications (via e-mail) consisting of a single pdf file, including cover letter, CV, and names and addresses of three referees, to Program Director Gregory A. Miller (gamiller@illinois.edu).

Dr. Gregory A. Miller (Program Director)

See the following link for contact details:

http://www.psych.uiuc.edu/people/showprofile.php?id=26

gamiller@illinois.edu

(217) 244-0313

https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/gamiller/shared/CPTGbrochureDec2009.pdf

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Postdoctoral Position

Cognitive Neuroscientist

Neuroscience of Language Laboratory

Departments of Linguistics and Psychology

NYU & NYU Abu Dhabi

A 1-year, potentially renewable post-doctoral position in the cognitive neuroscience of language is available for the NYU Abu Dhabi Neuroscience of Language Laboratory. The researcher will have had experience with evoked response experiments using either MEG or EEG, but preferably both. The main responsibility of the researcher will be to explore the appropriate ways to utilize participant populations of varied linguistic and educational backgrounds to address questions about linguistic universals and language-specific effects. Working with Arabic and East Asian speakers requires nuanced understanding of the linguistic situation on the ground as well as a search for necessary corpus resources and area experts on the languages and language-particular psycholinguistics. A researcher with cross-linguistic experimental experience would be ideal for the job, and someone from either the Gulf area or India would be especially suited for this project.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a brief statement of research interests and goals to linguistics.neurolab@nyu.edu.

Christine Boylan

linguistics.neurolab@nyu.edu

http://www.psych.nyu.edu/meglab/

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Postdoctoral Position

Computational Researcher

Neuroscience of Language Laboratory

Departments of Linguistics and Psychology

NYU & NYU Abu Dhabi

A 1-year, potentially renewable post-doctoral position in computational research is available for the NYU Abu Dhabi Neuroscience of Language Laboratory.

The successful applicant will have had an extensive background in quantitative analysis, statistics, and/or electrophysiological signal processing. The researcher will be responsible for the laboratory’s data processing pipeline, from experimental design through final data analysis, and will create and justify statistical tools for neurolinguistic experiments with MEG/EEG data. Though the researcher is expected to work with source localization packages such as MNE and BESA, he/she will be most concerned with issues essentially statistical in nature, e.g. the covariance of stimulus variables, the way to treat data across subjects, the problem of multiple comparisons in whole-brain and whole-epoch analyses, etc.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a brief statement of research interests and goals to linguistics.neurolab@nyu.edu.

Christine Boylan

linguistics.neurolab@nyu.edu

http://www.psych.nyu.edu/meglab/

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Postdoctoral Position

Post-doctoral fellowship in a clinical cognitive neuroscience laboratory

Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory

School of Psychology and Psychiatry

Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

Post-doctoral position available in a clinical research program on Huntington's disease. We specialize in cognitive assessment for observational and clinical trials. This work combines cognitive neuroscience methods with clinical neuropsychology. Strong applicants should have demonstrated interests in state-of-the-art methods for computerized cognitive assessment, interdisciplinary collaborative interests, and excellent interpersonal skills that are essential for teamwork and communication.

Helen Midler

helen.midler@med.monash.edu.au

+61(3)9905 0004

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Research Assistant Position

Research assistant in cognitive neuroscience

Laboratory of Steve Luck

Center for Mind & Brain

University of California, Davis

We are seeking a recent college graduate for a research assistant / lab manager position with a duration of 1-2 years. Our laboratory focuses on visual attention and visual working memory, including collaborative research on cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia, and we use a combination of psychophysical measures, eye tracking, and ERPs. The position involves a mix of research and lab management. The ideal candidate would have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, substantial research experience using at least one of our laboratory’s main methods, and experience or coursework in computer programming (especially programming of stimuli in Matlab, E-Prime, or similar package). This is an excellent position for someone who would like to obtain additional research experience before going to graduate school. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and a letter of recommendation to Steve Luck (sjluck@ucdavis.edu). The position will remain open until filled, and we anticipate a start date in June, 2010. Starting salary is $33,672/year. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Steve Luck

sjluck@ucdavis.edu

http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/

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Research Assistant Position

Research Assistant/Lab Manager

Harris Lab

Center for Cognitive Neuroscience/Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Duke University

An associate in research/lab manager position is available in the laboratory of Lasana Harris at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology & Neuroscience Department of Duke University (mind.duke.edu/faculty/harris). The position focuses on behavioral, physiology and neural human subjects data collection and analysis, along with computer programming, and administrative duties related to day-to-day functioning of the lab. This is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the burgeoning fields of social neuroscience and neuroeconomics, and an ideal springboard for graduate school in neuroscience or psychology.

Start and duration: The position will start in August 2010. Two-year commitment is required.

Education/Training: BA or BS equivalent with a background in any of the following: psychology, computer science, philosophy, mathematics, or economics. Strong applications from candidate with other backgrounds will also be considered.

Skills/Experience: The position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have strong logical skills, excellent communication ability, be organized and efficient, and able to teach and manage others well.

Experience with MATLAB programming or similar languages are advantageous, and competency with statistics is required. Experience collecting human subject data will also be an advantage, along with knowledge of stimuli prep software such as Eprime, DirectRT, or Visual Basic.

Application: Send a cover letter and a CV to lasana@nyu.edu. Please enter “RA/Lab Manager Position” as the subject of the e-mail. Prospective candidates alone will be asked for two letters of reference and given an interview. Interviews of prospective candidates can occur at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society Meeting in April, the American Psychological Society Meeting in May, or online. Applications received before March 31st, 2010 will receive full consideration.

Lasana Harris

lasana@nyu.edu

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Research Assistant Position

Research Assistant Position in fMRI Studies of Decision Making

Kable Lab

Department of Psychology

University of Pennsylvania

A full-time research assistant position is opening (beginning in the summer of 2010) in the Kable Lab at the University of Pennsylvania (http://www.psych.upenn.edu/kable_lab). The lab uses functional imaging, non-invasive brain stimulation and behavioral testing, in both healthy participants and those with brain damage, to investigate the psychological and neural mechanisms of decision making. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and managing administrative tasks. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field) and strong computer skills. The ideal candidate would be a highly organized, motivated individual with an interest in the field of neuroscience and experience working in a research setting. A two-year commitment is preferred. If interested, please send a resume, a cover letter detailing your background and interests in the position, and contact information for at least 3 professional references to Dr. Joseph Kable (kable@psych.upenn.edu).

Joseph Kable

Dr. Joseph Kable

3720 Walnut St

Philadelphia, PA 19104

kable@psych.upenn.edu

215-746-4371

http://www.psych.upenn.edu/kable_lab/Joes_Homepage/Home.html

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Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant Positions

Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), a division of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, has openings beginning Summer or Fall 2010 for multiple BA/BS- or Master’s-level research assistants. The positions involve assisting on studies of action and/or language in healthy and stroke populations using behavioral experiments, eyetracking, state-of-the art neuroimaging, transcranial magnetic stimulation, computational modeling, and kinematic/virtual reality in the laboratories of Drs. Laurel Buxbaum and Daniel Mirman. Applicants should have a strong academic background in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Prior research experience, coursework in statistics and research methods, and experience working with patient populations are desirable. Opportunities exist for advancement to a Lab Manager position. The position offers competitive salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement). Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute is a stimulating academic environment offering many training opportunities, including close collaboration with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, and is located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia. To apply, please email a cover letter, CV, and the names and email address of 2-3 professional references to the email address below, with the header “Research Assistant”. Albert Einstein Healthcare Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dr. Solene Kalenine

kalenins@einstein.edu

215-456-9473

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Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant - Stanford University

Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Lab

Dept. of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Stanford University

RESEARCH ASSISTANT: Stanford University invites applications for the post of a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to work on NIH-funded projects involving brain imaging studies of cognitive function and dysfunction, cognitive development and learning disabilities. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of research related to lab projects, including: assembling and administering assessment instruments (WASI, WIAT-II, etc.), screening and recruiting subjects, obtaining informed consent, scheduling subjects for testing, tracking progress of the study and behavioral data, verifying data and entering pertinent information into database for statistical analysis, conducting statistical analyses, and assistance with manuscript preparation. A bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, human biology, or related fields is required. A strong academic record is essential; previous experience/background with statistical analysis and using applications like SPSS and an interest in neuroscience will be viewed favorably. A minimum commitment of two years is required. This is a full-time position slated to start in the summer of 2010 with competitive benefits. Lab website is http://scsnl.stanford.edu. Please email a CV, a statement of research interests and career goals, and three reference letters, to Maria Barth at mbarth84 AT stanford.edu.

Maria Barth

780 Welch Road, Suite 201

Palo Alto, CA 94304

mbarth84@stanford.edu

650-736-0056

http://scsnl.stanford.edu/

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Software Developer Needed for Neuroimaging Laboratory

Etkin Lab

Department of Psychiatry

Stanford University School of Medicine

The laboratory of Dr. Amit Etkin in the Department of Psychiatry is currently looking for a software developer for multivariate pattern classification tools for neuroimaging data analysis. The job description can be found below. Interested applicants can go to jobs.stanford.edu and submit an application through requisition # 37272. If you have any questions about the position or the lab, please contact Dr. Etkin at amitetkin@stanford.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, is looking for Research Software Developer. This is an exciting opportunity to work on an NIH-funded project that use advanced imaging techniques to understand brain networks and their functions across psychiatric disorders. The successful candidate will have as a primary focus the collaborative design and implementation of multivariate pattern classification methods for functional and structural MRI analyses acquired on patients with a range of mood or anxiety disorders. The candidate will also participate in all other aspects of data management and analysis related to lab projects, including basic programming support for ongoing analyses, data archiving and management of the lab computer network. Since a goal of this work is to create novel and creative ways to analyze neuroimaging data to provide basic insight into the brain mechanisms of psychiatric disorders, the successful candidate will be encouraged to exercise their creativity in achieving these goals, as well as actively contribute to manuscript preparation.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Neuroscience, Psychology, or related field; an advanced degree in one of these fields is preferred. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills are required. No formal experience is necessary, but prefer candidates with academic or industry experience with data and signal processing particularly as it relates to functional or structural MRI data processing. Strong computer background and expert use of scripting, Matlab, and other programming skills required. Experience with multivariate pattern classification methodology is strongly preferred. Experience with the acquisition of MRI data, complex physiological monitoring, signal/data processing, familiarity with MRI and fMRI data analysis, or neuroanatomy are all desirable.

Jennie Lambert or Amit Etkin

amitetkin@stanford.edu

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Lab Manager/Research Assistant

NYU Neurolinguistics Laboratory

New York University

A full-time Lab Manager position is available at the NYU Neurolinguistics Laboratory, with some responsibilities extending to the NYU Abu Dhabi Neuroscience of Language Laboratory, currently under construction. A BA/BS or MA/MS in a cognitive science-related discipline (psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, etc.) or computer science is required. The lab manager will be involved in all stages of the execution and analysis of MEG and EEG experiments on language processing. Previous experience with MEG or some other cognitive neuroscience method is highly preferred. A background in statistics and some programming ability (especially Matlab) are essential.

Preferred start date is July 2010, but this is negotiable. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. To apply, please email CV and names of references to Prof. Liina Pylkkänen (liina.pylkkanen@nyu.edu).

Christine Boylan

liina.pylkkanen@nyu.edu

(212) 992-8764

http://www.psych.nyu.edu/pylkkanen/lab/

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Research Assistant

KIT/NYU MEG Joint Research Laboratory

New York University

Full-time NSF-funded research assistant for Cognitive Neuroscience of Language projects at the KIT/NYU MEG Lab. BA/BS in cognitive science-related discipline (psychology, linguistics, etc.) or computer science. Programming and/or statistics experience a plus.

RA would help analyze data from MEG and joint MEG/fMRI experiments and help design and program additional experiments. For 2010-11, research will concentrate on lexical access and morphological decomposition in auditory and visual word perception.

Preferred start date is July 2010, but this is negotiable. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. To apply, please email CV and names of references to Prof. Alec Marantz (marantz@nyu.edu).

Alec Marantz

marantz@nyu.edu

(212) 998-3593

http://www.psych.nyu.edu/meglab/

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COMPUTER PROGRAMMER IN NEUROIMAGING LABORATORY

Cabeza Lab

Center for Cognitive Neuroscience

Duke University

A computer programmer position is available in the laboratory of Roberto Cabeza (www.cabezalab.org) at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience of Duke University (www.mind.duke.edu). The position focuses on maintaining and creating software for the processing and analysis of brain imaging data, which is acquired at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (www.biac.duke.edu). This is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the growing field of brain imaging, and an ideal springboard for graduate school in computer science, cognitive neuroscience, or biomedical engineering.

Start and duration: The position may start in May, June, or July 2010. Two-year commitment is required.

Education/Training: BA or BS equivalent with a background in computer science or substantial programming experience.

Skills/Experience: Experience with MATLAB programming and familiarity with statistics are required. Knowledge of visual basic and database programming are advantageous. The ideal candidate will have strong mathematical skills and the ability to translate mathematical concepts into algorithms. The position requires the ability of handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Application: Send a cover letter and a CV to cabeza@duke.edu. Please enter

“Programmer Position” as the subject of the e-mail. Applications received before March 15, 2010 will receive full consideration

Roberto Cabeza

cabeza@duke.edu

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FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION

STANFORD MEMORY LAB

DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Description: The Stanford Memory Laboratory seeks a full-time Research Assistant to

contribute to the lab's functional neuroimaging research program. Responsibilities will

include (a) collaborating on fMRI, EEG, and TMS investigations of human memory and cognitive control, and (b) coordinating essential lab business.

Qualifications: BA/BS required; a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or Computer Science desired. Previous research experience (>1year) is highly recommended. Working knowledge of cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging and/or behavioral research methods, and interest in neuroimaging technologies is preferred. Proficiency with LINUX and Macintosh operating systems, and MATLAB is desirable. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required. Preferred start date between

May 1, 2010 and July 1, 2010 (some flexibility is possible). Two year commitment

preferred.

Please send a resume/CV and at least two letters of recommendation to:

Dr Anthony Wagner

awagner@stanford.edu

650-724-9515

http://memorylab.stanford.edu/

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Full-Time Research Assistant - Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory and Cognitive Control

Cognitive Control and Memory Lab

Department of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences

Brown University

A Full-Time Research Assistant position is available in the Cognitive Control and Memory Lab at Brown University. Our lab conducts cognitive neuroscience research on memory and executive function. Responsibilities include general assistance with on-going projects in the lab and general lab administration.

Minimum Qualifications include:

- BA or BS Degree in Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychology or a related field.

- Research experience in the behavioral or neural sciences. Experience with fMRI or other cognitive neuroscience methods will be given preference.

- Good interpersonal/organizational skills.

- Basic computer skills required. Programming ability, particularly in MATLAB, will be given preference.

To apply, visit http://careers.brown.edu http://careers.brown.edu/ (job number F01262). In addition to filling out an application form, please attach a resume and a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests and the names and contact information for 2 references.

Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

David Badre

Cognitive & Linguistics Sciences

Brown University, Box 1978

Providence, RI 02912

David_Badre@brown.edu

401-863-1544

http://www.cog.brown.edu/research/badrelab/index.html

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Software/Hardware developer for clinical and cognitive neuroscience research

Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory

School of Psychology and Psychiatry

Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

Opportunity to work as a software/hardware developer for a clinical and cognitive neuroscience laboratory in Australia. Our work spans neurodegenerative diseases and substance abuse. Experience and interest in cognitive assessment is an asset but experience with C++ and Visual Basic programming are essential. This international collaborative environment requires good communication skills, excellent organization and teamwork.

Professor Julie Stout

helen.midler@med.monash.edu.au

+61(3) 9902 0004

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Research Assistant Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

Department of Psychiatry

University of California, Davis

The Translational Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab at the University of California Davis is seeking applicants for full time research assistant (RA) position starting in the summer or fall of 2010. The main focus of the lab is the investigation of neural mechanisms of cognition and their impairment in psychiatric illness using neuroimaging and other cognitive neuroscience methods. The RAs will be working in a dynamic and friendly environment on a variety of projects involving behavioral, fMRI and EEG studies with healthy and psychiatrically ill subjects. The scope of responsibilities is broad and may include subject recruitment and clinical characterization, behavioral, fMRI and EEG experiment implementation, data processing and data analysis. Experience with computer programming is very helpful but not necessary. This position would be ideal for individuals planning to apply for medical school or graduate studies in neuroscience or cognitive psychology. We are looking for a two-year commitment. We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits, including reduced tuition for courses at UC Davis. Applications, including a cover letter, CV, list of relevant course work, including GPA, and references should be sent to Dr. Jong H. Yoon at jhyyoon@ucdavis.edu.

Jong H. Yoon

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Graduate Student Position

PhD position - Marie Curie Initial Training Network on Language, Cognition and Gender

Department of Psychology

Psychology Department, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway

The PhD project will study the developmental use of male and female auditory and visual cues in speech perception using behavioral and EEG test procedures suitable for children and adults.

The project is supported by a 3-year fulltime stipend and is part of an international and interdisciplinary program with network wide training activities. Applicants should have a strong background in EEG methods and analyses. Experience testing children and adults, alternatively, a demonstrated strength with experimental methods, will be important. A background with eye-tracking and developing audiovisual materials will be considered a advantage. Due to the mobility regulations of the European commission, citizens of Norway are not eligible for this position. All other nationalities are eligible. Please send a CV, a letter of motivation and two reference letters to Dawn Behne (dawn.behne@svt.ntnu.no)

Dawn Behne

dawn.behne@svt.ntnu.no

+47 73591978

http://www.itn-lcg.eu

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Sangay Wangmo

Administrative Assistant

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