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SEPTEMBER 2010
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2010
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
I Welcome to the Newsletter
II Society News
III Announcements/Conferences
IV Positions Available
-Faculty
-Postdoctoral
-Research Assistants
-Graduate Students
V Of Interest
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I. WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
This newsletter is intended for CNS members only. It is a monthly
newsletter designed to update its members on events, job opportunities,
and related information in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. The
Newsletter is emailed monthly to all current members. Membership and
contact information can be updated by logging into member's account. For
guidelines on submitting an announcement to the Newsletter, see
https://cogneurosociety.org/newsletter
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II. SOCIETY NEWS
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Our 18th CNS Annual Meeting will be from April 2-5, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, California. We look forward to seeing you there!
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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities
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* * * FACULTY POSITIONS * * *
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Faculty Position
Assistant Professor
Cognitive science, neuroscience, psychopathology or social development
Psychology and Human Development
Cornell University
Assistant
Professor Position/Cornell University
The Psychology Department and the Department of Human Development expect to
fill a joint tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, to begin
July 1, 2011. We seek a quantitative psychologist who could teach graduate
statistics and whose research interests lie in any of the areas of cognitive
science, neuroscience, psychopathology, or social development. Review of
applications will begin October 15, 2010, although later applications will be
considered until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of application indicating specific
research interests, a curriculum vitae, reprints or preprints of completed
research, and three letters of recommendation sent directly from three referees
to:
Secretary, Psychology/Human Development Search Committee
Department of Psychology
278D Uris Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-7601, USA
Applications from women and minority candidates are especially welcome.
Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Mary Lou Mattoon
Dept. of
Psychology
278D Uris Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
mld17@cornell.edu
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Faculty Position
Psychopathology/Clinical:
Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Department highly values integrative research and is especially interested in candidates whose work spans traditional subdisciplines within psychology or between psychology and other disciplines. Excellent teaching at the undergraduate level is highly valued. Please send application materials as listed below to applications-clinical@psych.wisc.edu
Brad Postle
nerikson@psych.wisc.edu
http://psych.wisc.edu
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Faculty Position
Cognitive control, attention, action, motor control and/or reward learning
Department of Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
The
Department highly values theoretically grounded, interdisciplinary research and
welcomes candidates working across species, age groups, and typical/atypical
populations. Excellent teaching at the undergraduate level is highly valued.
Please send application materials as listed below to
applications-cognitive@psych.wisc.edu
Brad Postle
nerikson@psych.wisc.edu
http://psych.wisc.edu
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Faculty Position
Biological bases of nonhuman primate behavior
Department of Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
The
successful candidate will be based at the Psychology Department’s Harlow
Primate Laboratory. The Department highly values integrative research and is
especially interested in candidates whose work spans traditional subdisciplines
within psychology or between psychology and other disciplines. Excellence in
research rather than specific research focus is the primary criterion for the
search. Excellent teaching at the undergraduate level is highly valued. Please
send application materials as listed below to
applications-primates@psych.wisc.edu
Brad Postle
nerikson@psych.wisc.edu
http://psych.wisc.edu
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Faculty Position
RESEARCH FACULTY POSITIONS at the BCBL
Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language
RESEARCH
FACULTY POSITIONS 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, neurocognition of language and
advanced methods for cognitive neuroscience.
The Center promotes a rich research environment without teaching obligations.
It provides access to the most advanced behavioral and neuroimaging techniques,
including 3 Tesla MRI, a whole-head MEG system, four ERP labs, a TMS lab, an
eyetracking lab, and several well-equipped behavioral labs. There are excellent
technical support staff and research personnel (PhD and postdoctoral students).
The senior positions are permanent appointments.
We are looking for cognitive neuroscientists or experimental psychologists with
a background in psycholinguistics and/or neighboring cognitive neuroscience
areas, and physicists and/or engineers with fMRI expertise. Individuals
interested in undertaking research in the fields described in www.bcbl.eu (research) should apply
through the Ikerbasque web page (www.ikerbasque.net).
Deadline September 30th
Candidates should have a strong publication track record.
For more information, please contact the Director of BCBL, Manuel Carreiras:
m.carreiras@bcbl.eu
Manuel Carreiras
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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, PhD
NIMH/NIH
Building 10, Rm 3C209
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-1365
USA
jasmins@mail.nih.gov
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Faculty Position
Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Education, Dartmouth College
Department of Education
Dartmouth College
The Education Department at Dartmouth College seeks a tenure-track/tenured faculty member (assistant or associate professor level) with expertise in a specific area bridging human development, learning, and teaching to begin in Fall 2011. Area of expertise should complement the Department’s strengths in reading and socioemotional development, and should be consistent with the broadly defined Mind, Brain, and Education (interdisciplinary, multiple perspectives, research-based) focus of the Department. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching at the undergraduate level. Teaching responsibilities will include both introductory and higher-level courses for undergraduates, including students in our teacher certification program. The successful candidate will also have an active research program and conduct research that fully involves and engages undergraduates. There is also a possibility of affiliation with the Psychological and Brain Sciences graduate program. We are seeking scholar-researchers committed to both teaching and research, and committed to bridging the gaps among developmental and educational research, policy, and practice. Doctorate required. See www.dartmouth.edu/~educ for more information about the department. Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a one-page teaching statement, a one-page research statement, sample preprints or reprints, and three letters of reference to: Chair, Education Search Committee, Department of Education, HB 6103, Raven House, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755. Review of applications will begin 1 October, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
Sandra White, Department Administrator
Education Search Committee, Department of Education, HB 6103, Raven House, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~educ/
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Faculty Position
Clinical Psychology Faculty Position
Department of Psychology
Harvard University
The HARVARD UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of clinical psychology, to begin July 2011. Applicants must have an active, high-quality research program with potential for extramural funding and an ability to contribute to the undergraduate and doctoral teaching missions of the department, including the APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical science. Those whose research uses approaches from cognitive and affective neuroscience, molecular genetics, and epigenetics to answer questions about mood disorders or other forms of psychopathology are especially encouraged to apply, although all competitive applications will be considered. Application deadline is October 15, 2010. Applications should be sent to: Chair, Clinical Psychology Search Committee, Harvard University, 33 Kirkland Street, Cambridge MA 02138, and should include a CV, selected reprints/preprints, a research and teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
Christine Hooker
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Faculty Position
Open-Rank Level
Human Cognition
Department of Cognitive, Linguistic and Psychological Sciences
Brown University
HUMAN COGNITION, BROWN UNIVERSITY: The Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in adult human cognition beginning July 1, 2011. Applicants in all areas of adult human cognition will be considered, but candidates in the area of memory, broadly construed (e.g., concepts and categories, working memory, spatial memory, autobiographical memory, episodic memory, and the relation between memory and other cognitive processes), are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have broad teaching abilities in adult cognition at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, a high-quality experimental research program, and a record of accomplishment commensurate with the level of seniority at which the appointment will be made. Brown has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in the study of mind, brain, behavior, and language, including the newly-created Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences and the multi-departmental Institute for Brain Science. A newly renovated, state-of-the-art building in the heart of campus is currently under construction. Curriculum vitae, reprints and preprints of publications, statements of research and teaching interests (one page each), and three letters of reference for junior candidates (or the names of five potential referees for appointments at tenured levels) should be submitted on-line as PDFs to CognitionSearch@brown.edu, or else by mail to Human Cognition Search Committee, Dept. of Cognitive, Linguistic and Psychological Sciences, Box 1821, Brown University, Providence, R.I. 02912 USA. Applications received by December 1, 2010 will receive full consideration. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
Patricia Squadrito
Brown
University
229 Waterman St
Providence, R.I. 02912
4018632105
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Faculty Position
Tenure-track positions at Ohio State University
Psychology
Ohio State University
HUMAN
NEUROSCIENCE/BRAIN IMAGING.
The Department of Psychology at The OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY seeks outstanding
candidates to fill 2-3 positions over the next few years in human neuroscience
with an emphasis on brain imaging methodologies. Pending availability of funds,
these positions are expected to be at the Assistant or early Associate
Professor levels. Candidates in any area of psychology (i.e., behavioral
neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, or social) who
use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as a core methodological tool
are encouraged to apply. The department is opening an MRI facility with a
research dedicated Siemens Trio scanner within its building in January, 2011.
All applicants are expected to have strong and fundable research programs and
to contribute to both graduate and undergraduate supervision and instruction.
Prospective candidates should send a letter of application, statements of
research and teaching interests, a vita, selected reprints, and three letters
of recommendation to the Human Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of
Psychology, Ohio State University, 1835 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1222.
To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by October 1,
2010, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Electronic applications will not be accepted. For more information about the
department, visit: www.psy.ohio-state.edu. Ohio State is an
EEO/AA Employer. To build a diverse workforce, women, minorities, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
OPEN RANK, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY.
Pending the availability of funds, the Department of Psychology at The OHIO
STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure track position. Rank is
open, with preference for a candidate at the Associate Professor or early Full
Professor level. We are seeking a scholar with an established program of
research broadly focused on psychopathology, who has achieved national
visibility and external research funding. The candidate’s program of research
may use human or animal models. Candidates whose interests complement existing
strengths in or bridge between our clinical psychology and behavioral
neuroscience areas will be especially attractive. Responsibilities include
graduate and undergraduate teaching, and research mentorship. Although not required,
candidates with clinical training who are license eligible in Ohio are desired.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2010, and continue until the
position is filled. Electronic applications will not be accepted. Prospective
candidates should submit a letter of interest, vita, statements of research and
teaching interests, selected reprints, and three letters of recommendation to
Michael Vasey, Chair, Psychopathology Search Committee, Department of
Psychology, The Ohio State University, 1835 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH
43210-1222. Ohio State is an EEO/AA Employer. To build a diverse workforce,
women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged
to apply.
Ruchika Shaurya Prakash
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Postdoctoral Position
Research Associate - Sights and Signs Project (Ref:1151574)
fMRI, language processing; signed language; cortical plasticity; deafness
Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
University College London (UK); University of Linköping (Sweden) and the University of Manchester (UK)
Research
Associate - Sights and Signs Project (Ref:1151574)
Grade: 7
Hours: Full-time (Job share or part-time considered)
Salary (inclusive of London allowance): £31,778- £38,441 per annum (pro rata
for job share)
Sights and Signs is a collaborative project between UCL, University of
Linköping (Sweden) and the University of Manchester. This project uses fMRI and
behavioural experimental methodology to investigate how deafness and experience
of a particular sign language (British Sign Language or Swedish Sign Language)
impact on the linguistic and cognitive processing of sign-based material with
varying degrees of linguistic content. The overall aim is to further our
understanding of the perceptual, cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying
both linguistic and non-linguistic processing of sign-based material.
The post-holder will manage the day-to-day running of the project, coordinate
project meetings and all communication with the grant holders, imaging staff,
technical and deaf liaison support workers, will lead on management of the
budget and preparation of all the reports and publications.
This post is initially funded for 12 months from 1st October 2010 or as soon as
possible thereafter. Responsible to: Professor Mary Rudner, University of
Linköping, with day-to-day supervision provided by Professor Bencie Woll.
Key Requirements
The post-holder should hold a PhD or other earned doctorate in a relevant
subject area like psychology, linguistics or cognitive neuroscience.
Experience of functional imaging research, fMRI data analysis and relevant
experimental psychology research and data analysis and the ability to work
independently as well as part of a team are essential. Excellent communication
skills are also essential to this role.
Closing Date: 3 Sep 2010
Latest time for the submission of applications: 5pm
Interview date: 21st Sept 2010
Professor Bencie Woll
DCAL
Centre, UCL
49 Gordon Square
London
WC1H 0PD
England
b.woll@ucl.ac.uk
+44 20 7679 8670
http://www.dcal.ucl.ac.uk/Vacancies/Research_Associate_Sights_Signs.html
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Postdoctoral Position
Two postdoc openings for up to 2 years in the
Training Program in the Neuroscience of Human Cognition
Northwestern University
An
NIH-funded Training Program in the Neuroscience of Human Cognition will fund
two postdoctoral positions each year for research in various laboratories at
Northwestern University. A wide variety of research topics in Cognitive Neuroscience
are covered, including work with neuroimaging and with patient populations.
Potential mentors include: Vania Apkarian, Ric Ashley, Mark Beeman, Galen
Bodenhausen, James Booth, Ann Bradlow, Joan Chiao, John Csernansky, John
Disterhoft, Steve Franconeri, Dedre Gentner, Darren Gitelman, Matt Goldrick,
Jay Gottfried, Marcia Grabowecky, Jim Houk, Nina Kraus, Camelia Kuhnen, Chuck
Larson, Viorica Marian, Marsel Mesulam, Sue Mineka, Andrew Ortony, Ken Paller,
Todd Parrish, Paul Reber, Jennifer Richeson, Peter Rosenfeld, Satoru Suzuki,
Cindy Thompson, Lei Wang, Sandra Weintraub, Patrick Wong, Bev Wright, Phyllis
Zee, and Rick Zinbarg. For more information about each of these laboratories,
go to: http://cogns.northwestern.edu/faculty/.
Contact specific Northwestern faculty for more information about their research
and potential postdoc opportunities. Application materials should include a CV,
a support letter from the potential mentor, and contact information for three
references, and should be sent by email to David Schneeweis at
<d-schneeweis@northwestern.edu>. Materials must be received by September
20, 2010.
Ken Paller, Program Director
http://cogns.northwestern.edu/faculty/
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroimaging (MRI)/Cognitive Aging
Cerebrovascular Laboratory
Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas
The applicant should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience and previous training in MRI and image data analysis are required. UTSW has an advanced imaging research center equipped with state-of-the-art MRI systems dedicated to research (one 3 T and one 7T whole-body human MRI unit). The applicant will have an opportunity to work in a highly collaborative research environment with exposure to the cutting-edge research in neuroimaging (MRI/PET), cognitive neuroscience and human physiology. The ideal candidate should have a strong publication record and excellent communication and laboratory skills. She/He will work on a NIH funded project to study the impact of aerobic exercise training on arterial aging, brain perfusion, structure and cognitive function in human subjects. Salary is commensurate with experience according to NIH stipend levels. The fellow will be an employee of both UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and will receive comprehensive fringe benefits.
Rong Zhang
7232
Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231
Rong.Zhang@UTSouthwestern.edu
http://www.ieemphd.org/
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Postdoctoral Position
Graduate Student Applications Welcome
Galvan Laboratory for Developmental Neuroscience
Psychology
UCLA
PhD
applications from enthusiastic students interested in brain development,
risk-taking and decision-making are invited. Applicants will join the Galvan
Laboratory for Developmental Neuroscience, an interdisciplinary team led by Dr.
Adriana Galvan. Potential students should apply through the PhD programs in the
Developmental or Behavioral Neuroscience Areas in the UCLA Department of
Psychology or through the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program.
Please contact Dr. Galvan directly for further information or questions.
Adriana Galvan
agalvan@ucla.edu
http://galvanlab.psych.ucla.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Interdisciplinary Studies. Culture & Disability Project: Autism Spectrum Disorder in India & the United States
FPR-UCLA Center for Culture, Brain, Development, and Mental Health Program
University of California, Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:
The Foundation for Psychocultural Research (FPR) provides a limited number of
fellowships aimed at advancing interdisciplinary research projects and
scholarship at the intersection of psychology, culture, neuroscience and
psychiarty, with an emphasis on psychocultural factors as central, not
peripheral.
The research will involve substantial engagement in the new FPR-UCLA Culture,
Brain, Development, and Mental Health Program (http://www.cbd.ucla.edu/CBDMH/CBDMH.html),
which includes integrative research on neurobiology, culture, child
development, and psychopathology. The focus of this call for applications is
the project on Culture & Disability: Autism Spectrum Disorder in India
& the United States, Thomas S. Weisner, director, Tamara Dales, co-PI.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must have a doctoral or M.D. degree and should have
interest in pursuing a career involving interdisciplinary research in
psychology, culture, human development, family research, neuroscience and
psychiatry.
This postdoc will involve significant involvement with the Culture &
Disability: Autism Spectrum Disorder in India & the United States project.
The successful applicant will be working closely with this interdisciplinary
research on ASD and contribute to the development of research sites in Los
Angeles and in New Delhi, India.
Candidates will have a background in one or more of the following areas: ASD,
family and human development research, social sciences (Anthropology,
Psychology, Sociology), neuroscience, and / or public health. The research
project the postdoc will be working with will be conducted with families with a
child with ASD in the New Delhi, India area, and families on the Los Angeles,
CA area. The focus of this study is on family adaptation and accommodation to
their child with autism; the explanatory models of parenting, autism, and
disability, and their clinical and treatment experiences. Candidates who have
cultural, linguistic or other familiarity with Indian families, and / or
families with children with disabilities, would fit well with this program.
Experience with both qualitative and quantitative methods is also preferred.
The candidate also should broadly participate in the overall mission of the FPR
and the CBDMH program – integrating culture, human development and
neuroscience. Candidates who fit a number of, but not all, of this preferred
background are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants can find more information about the CBDMH program and
application instructions at http://www.cbd.ucla.edu/CBDMH/Culture_Disability/Culture_Disability.html
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Leanna Hernandez
cbd@ucla.edu
http://www.cbd.ucla.edu/CBDMH/Culture_Disability/Culture_Disability.html
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral position in Cogntive Neuroscience
Danckert Attention and Action Group
Psychology
University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
The
Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada) invites applications for a Post Doctoral Position within laboratories
directed by Drs. Danckert and Anderson. The Fellowship is supported by a
research grant (CIHR) and is a two-year full time contract position. Further information
regarding the two laboratories can be found at: http://thedaag.uwaterloo.ca/ and http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/~britt/).
The candidate should have a PhD in psychology or neuroscience, a demonstrated
strong background in psychological and psychophysical studies, as well as in
fMRI analyses. Interests in the fields of attention, prediction and
neurological patient studies is preferable. Some expertise in computational
modeling and working with neurological patients is also desirable. The
candidate’s duties will include conducting studies with neurological patients
and healthy individuals using behavioural, psychophysical and fMRI
methodologies to explore models of attention that emphasize representational
updating. The candidate will also be expected to design research experiments
and write research articles. In addition, the candidate will have the
possibility of conducting his/her own research projects using the Lab
facilities. Collaborations with other members of the Department are encouraged.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo is a dynamic
research environment which has access to fMRI scan time at the local regional
hospital (Grand River Hospital). In addition, Dr. Danckert's lab has access to
a database of over 250 neurologically injured patients (http://npd.uwaterloo.ca/). Within the Department
there is also access to two new EEG labs (Biosemi, 72 channels), and several
eye tracking devices. For more details on the department, visit: http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/index.html
The start of this appointment is flexible but should occur within the 2010 fall
term and at the earliest on September 1st, 2010. Applications will be reviewed
as received until the position is filled. The University of Waterloo encourages
applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of
visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities. There are no
citizenship restrictions.
University of Waterloo Post Doctoral Guidelines can be reviewed at the following
link:
http://www.grad.uwaterloo.ca/postdoc/guidelines.html
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests,
three letters of reference and samples of scholarly work to:
Dr. James Danckert
Department of Psychology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON Canada N2L 3G1
Email: jdancker@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: (519) 888-4567,
extension 37014
Fax: (519) 846-8631
Webpage: http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/people/faculty/jdancker/index.html
1 519 888 4567
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Postdoctoral Position
Mobile brain/body imaging (MoBI)
Army Research Laboratories
Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience
University of California, San Diego
Up to three researchers to work at Army Research Laboratories, Aberdeen, Maryland, with primary affiliations and up to three months per year at project universities in La Jolla, San Antonio, Ann Arbor, Taiwan, and Germany. Funding for these positions is expected to be available for at least five years. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant discipline and should be US citizens. These researchers will work with ARL researchers to design, perform, and analyze basic and applied research studies while collaborating in developing, implementing, and/or applying advanced methods of non-invasive human data recording and analysis with project groups at UC San Diego and other universities. Areas may include real-time interactive data collection software, parallel GPU-based analysis, cognitive neuroscience, or biomechanics/bioengineering with an emphasis on data modeling and machine learning or a related area. Applications from both new PhD and more senior researchers will be considered.
Scott Makeig
smakeig@ucsd.edu
http://sccn.ucsd.edu/
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral researchers in mobile brain/body imaging at University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
MoBI Lab
Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience
University of California, San Diego
Four postdoctoral positions are now available in a basic research project to develop neurocognitive monitoring methods based on simultaneous recording of high-density EEG, body motion capture, eye tracking, and psychophysiological data. These researchers will work with Swartz Center chief scientist Scott Makeig and a multi-disciplinary team of Swartz Center, UCSD, and other university and ARL researchers to develop basic principles underlying use of this new mobile brain/body imaging (MoBI) data for monitoring the attention, motivation, evaluation of events, and behavioral intent of operators working in information-rich control environments. The project will develop, implement, and apply develop statistical methods for fusing and mining MoBI data, including methods for better describing and monitoring EEG brain dynamics supporting ocular task behavior (active vision), motor task behavior (motivated behavior), cognitive and affective state, and task performance.
Scott Makeig
smakeig@ucsd.edu
http://sccn.ucsd.edu/
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Postdoctoral Position
Post-doc Position in Neuroimaging and Molecular Genetic Studies of Complex Cognition, George Mason University, VA
Laboratory of Frank Krueger (www.brainbuilding.org) within the Center of Excellence in Neuroergonomics, Technology, and Cognition (CENTEC) at George Mason University.
George Mason University
Post-doctoral
position funded by the US Air Force (American citizenship required) is
available immediately in the laboratory of Frank Krueger (www.brainbuilding.org) within the Center
of Excellence in Neuroergonomics, Technology, and Cognition (CENTEC) at George
Mason University.
Research will focus on neuroimaging and molecular genetic studies of complex
cognition. Within this general topic, the postdoctoral researcher will design
her/his own studies. The position includes RA support and collaborations with
graduate students and faculty at CENTEC and Krasnow Institute for Advanced
Study.
The desirable candidate will have several of the following qualifications: (1)
Ph.D. degree in (cognitive) neuroscience, (neuro)-psychology, or functional
brain imaging (human brain mapping); (2) experience in fMRI methods; (3)
programming experience; (4) expertise in statistics; and (5) a promising
publication record.
Applications or questions should be sent to fkrueger@gmu.edu with a copy to
CENTEC Director Raja Parasuraman at rparasur@gmu.edu. Include a CV, a brief
statement of research interest and past experience, and names of 2 references.
Please enter 'complex cognition postdoc' as the subject of the e-mail.
Raja Parasuraman
Department
of Psychology, 3F5
George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
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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, PhD
NIMH/NIH
Bldg 10, Rm 3C209
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-1365
USA.
jasmins@mail.nih.gov
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Postdoctoral Position
Research scholarship for Postdoctoral studies in Social-Affective Cognitive Neuroscience
Department of Neuroscience
Karolinska Institute
We are
seeking a highly talented, innovative and enthusiastic researcher with a PhD
awarded within the last three years in Social or Affective Cognitive
Neuroscience or related disciplines to work on behavioural and/or fMRI projects
related to the interplay between body self-perception and social and affective
cognitive processes. Specifically, we are looking for somebody to use
‘out-of-body illusion’ and the ‘body-swapping illusion’ (Ehrsson 2007 Science;
Petkova & Ehrsson 2008 PLOS ONE) as novel tools to investigate the role of
owning a body for social cognition and the affective self-image. The research
will be conducted at the Brain, Body and Self Laboratory (www.ehrssonlab.se) at the Department of
Neuroscience and Stockholm Brain Institute, under the supervision of Dr Henrik
Ehrsson and Dr. Andreas Olsson. This centre has widespread expertise in
neuroimaging methods including fMRI, PET and TMS. The Karolinska Institute has
two MR-centres with state-of-the art 1.5T and 3T MR scanners. Our lab is a
member of the newly established Stockholm Brain Institute for cognitive and
computational neuroscience (www.stockholmbrain.se).
Supervisor/host: Henrik Ehrsson (main supervisor) & Andreas Olsson
(co-supervisor).
Period: 1+1 year.
Position/project financed: Yes. The positions are funded by a scholarship for
applicants with a foreign PhD
Place: Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
Starting date: autumn 2010 - spring 2011
Application: Please send your application, marked with reference number
3820/2010, to reach us by no later than October 6 2010 to Dr. Ehrsson. Include
the following documents: (i) Your Curriculum Vitae with full publication list;
(ii) Names and contact details of three reference persons; (iii) A description
of your qualifications and future research interests and academic goals; (iv) A
copy of your best peer-reviewed publication.
For further information, please see: http://jobb.ki.se/external/ad/showAdOpen.asp?adId=3952
Dr. Henrik Ehrsson
Department
of Neuroscience
Retzius väg 8
177 77 Stockholm
Henrik.ehrsson@ki.se
+46-8-524-87231
http://jobb.ki.se/external/ad/showAdOpen.asp?adId=3952
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Autism
Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging
Department of Psychology
Carnegie Mellon University
The CCBI
has a postdoctoral opening to begin November 1, 2010.
The research is in autism, including imaging of high-level cognition and of
training effects, and hi-res diffusion imaging (HARDI) of white matter. The
CCBI is part of an NIH Autism Center of Excellence (ACE center) which has
produced cutting edge research in the brain basis of autism.
This 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. A research background in cognition and
cognitive neuroscience is desirable.
Please send CV, statement of research skills and interests, preprints, and
three reference letters.
Ms. Paulette Williams
Center
for Cognitive Brain Imaging
Department of Psychology
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
pwilliams@cmu.edu
http://www.ccbi.cmu.edu
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Postdoctoral Position
MRI and fMRI Research in Hearing Disorders
Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
Department of Speech and Hearing Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
A Postdoctoral position is available in the Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience laboratory directed by Dr. Fatima Husain at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The postdoc position is available for 1 year initially, with the possibility of being renewed for 2 more years. The postdoc will supervise an fMRI study investigating the neural bases of hearing loss and chronic tinnitus, using fMRI, structural MRI and DTI studies. The prospective candidate may have a PhD in any of the following or related fields: psychology, communication disorders, cognitive neuroscience, computer science or engineering. Preference will be given those with prior experience conducting MRI or fMRI studies and using image analysis software (e.g., Matlab, SPM, FSL, AFNI). The position starts 1 October 2010 and is open until filled. The ACNLab conducts behavioral, imaging and computational modeling studies investigating normal and disordered audition, speech and language. Apart from the Pyschoacoustics suite at ACNlab, the postdoc will have access to 3T Siemens Allegra and Trio scanners housed at the Biomedical Imaging Center on campus. For inquiry and application, candidates should email CV, 3 letters of recommendation and a letter of research interests and career goals to Dr. Fatima Husain (husainf@illinois.edu).
Fatima Husain
901 S.
Sixth St, MC-482
Champaign, IL 61821
USA
husainf@illinois.edu
http://www.acnlab.com
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Postdoctoral Position
EEG scientist
Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research
University of Zurich
We look for an EEG researcher at the post-doctoral level to start up our new EEG laboratory and take general responsibility for its functionality. Electrophysiological equipment will be purchased according to the choice of the successful applicant. Applicants should have a PhD and be interested in both the neuroscientific and technical aspects of EEG research. Both junior and senior postdoctoral researchers are invited to apply. The position is available immediately for an initial duration of two years; subsequently, it can be made permanent (renewal on a rolling basis). Salary is negotiable and depends on qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send an electronic application with your CV (incl. publication list), a cover letter stating your motivation and research interests, and contact details of two referees to the SNS lab manager Karl Treiber (ktreiber@iew.uzh.ch). Informal enquiries can be directed to Prof. Philippe Tobler (philippe.tobler@uzh.ch).
Karl Treiber
ktreiber@iew.uzh.ch
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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 Jan 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
Postdoctoral Position in Computational Principles of Natural Vision
Brain and Behavior Discovery Institute
Medical College of Georgia
The
laboratory of Zhiyong Yang at the Brain and Behavior Discovery Institute at
the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) has an immediate opening for a
postdoctoral researcher. The long-term goal of the lab is to develop a
statistical
framework of vision and visual system structure and function. Current projects
include computational principles of natural vision, statistical frameworks of
visual
system structure and function, and visual learning and rehabilitation. The
ideal
candidate will have strong background in several of the following areas:
computer vision, statistical learning theory, Bayesian decision theory,
probabilistic graphical models, neurobiology, and vision science. He/she will
also
have strong programming skills and be available to do statistical modeling of
very
large datasets of natural objects and scenes.
To apply, please send (i) curriculum vitae and (ii) a cover letter describing
research accomplishments and interests to Zhiyong Yang.
Zhiyong
Yang, Ph.D.
Brain and Behavior Discovery Institute
Medical College of Georgia
1120 15th Street, CL-3036
Augusta, GA 30912-4810
zhyang@mail.mcg.edu
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Research Assistant Position
Research Assistant Positions in clinical cognitive neuroscience at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center
Gold Lab
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center
Research
Assistant Positions in clinical cognitive neuroscience at the Maryland
Psychiatric Research Center.
Up to three research assistant positions are available in the laboratory of Dr.
James Gold to work on studies of the nature of cognitive and affective
disturbances in schizophrenia. We use behavioral, ERP, and fMRI methods.
Previous experience with experimental task programming, image analysis, or
working with people with schizophrenia experience is desirable. Ongoing NIMH
supported projects include work on attention and working memory (in
collaboration with Steve Luck), cognitive measure development and validation
with fMRI (in collaboration with Cam Carter, Deanna Barch, Angus MacDonald, Dan
Ragland, Charan Ranganath), reward processing ( in collaboration with Michael
Frank, James Waltz, Elliot Stein). Positions offer opportunities to be involved
with both basic cognitive neuroscience method development and applications with
clinical populations.
Please send CV and letter of support to jgold@mprc.umaryland.edu. Formal
applications should also be submitted through U. Maryland Baltimore HR website
: http://www.hr.umaryland.edu/careers/....
for Research Assistant, Clinical requisition #s 5447, 5445
Jim Gold
jgold@mprc.umaryland.edu
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Research Assistant Position
Columbia University Research Assistant Position
Cognitive Neuroscience Division
Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Based at
the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain,
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, this job posting is
for a fullt ime Research Assistant (RA). Primary responsibilities will include
structural and functional neuroimaging data analysis for ongoing studies
involving aging, cognition, and dementia. To this end, the RA will implement
existing neuroimaging analysis protocols; refine existing neuroimaging
software; manage data transfer and databasing; and work with investigators in
the integration of structural, functional, and behavioral data. In addition to
these duties there are opportunities for participation in seminars, case
conferences, and manuscript preparation/co-authorship.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and
experience. The applicant must have proficiency in the use of MatLab.
Background in biomedical engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related
field is helpful, but not strictly required.
Ability to prioritize, work independently and as a team member, exercise sound
judgment and discretion, maintain a high level of confidentiality, and the
ability to work under pressure, are essential.
Good knowledge of neuroimaging analysis. A background in neuroimaging data
analysis with commercially-available/free-ware software (such as SPM, FSL,
MRIcro, FreeSurfer, etc) is preferred, but not entirely necessary.
Please send cover letter and CV/resume to:
Scott Michener, sm2404@columbia.edu
Scott Michener
sm2404@columbia.edu
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Research Assistant Position
Research Assistant / Lab Manager Position
Psychology
Georgia Tech
Research
Assistant / Lab Manager Position
Research on Cognition in Adulthood and Late Life (ReCALL) Laboratory
School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
A 75%-time Research Assistant/Lab Manager position is available in the ReCALL lab
at Georgia Tech. The person in this position will be responsible for EEG data
acquisition and analysis, subject recruitment and general lab management. Some
future studies may also include fMRI and eye-tracking data acquisition and
analysis.
Our research questions include, but are not limited to, working memory
capacity, healthy aging, and cognitive control.
A BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience or related discipline is required. Previous
experience with EEG is required. Some knowledge of Eprime, Pressentation, SPSS
or Matlab is preferred.
Preferred start date is September 2010, but this is negotiable. Salary will be
commensurate with experience.
To apply, please email CV and names of references to Paul Verhaeghen
(verhaeghen@gatech.edu) and/or Audrey Duarte (audrey.duarte@psych.gatech.edu).
(404) 894-0963
http://recallgatech.blogspot.com/
Audrey Duarte
verhaeghen@gatech.edu
http://recallgatech.blogspot.com/
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Research Assistant Position
Sr. Research Assistant/Data Analyst
Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory for Sex Differences in the Brain
Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Duties
& Responsibilities:
The RA will work on multi-site longitudinal follow-up studies of adults with
and without mental illness, focused on the roles of hormones and genes in
understanding sex differences in brain circuitry implicated in psychiatric
disorders. The RA will be responsible for conducting fMRI data analyses. The RA
will also be involved in running fMRI experiments directly with subjects and
will contribute to publications and the creation of diagrams images, etc.
related to preparation of presentations and manuscripts. There will be regular
ongoing supervision by the PI and the imaging coordinators.
Education, Experience and Skills Required/Preferred:
BA in psychology, psychobiology, neuroscience, or related discipline. Knowledge
of neuroanatomy and experience in fMRI data analysis is necessary. The ideal
candidate would have knowledge of statistics and strong quantitative skills,
knowledge of programming/Unix, data management skills, and experience running
fMRI protocols. Skills in problem-solving, organization, and collaboration are
also essential.
Jennifer Walch
jwalch@partners.org
http://cnl-sd.bwh.harvard.edu
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Research Assistant Position
Lab Manager/Research Assistant Position
Human Memory Lab
Department of Psychology and Center for Mind & Brain
University of California, Davis
The
Human Memory Lab is seeking a bright, motivated, organized individual with
excellent interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor to manage our
cognitive neuroscience laboratory. We investigate memory in the brain by
examining amnesic and memory impaired patients, as well as using fMRI and
behavioral methods. Responsibilities will include scheduling and testing memory
impaired participants and healthy controls, administering neuropsychological
tests, maintaining accurate lab records, managing a team of undergraduate
researchers, ordering supplies, performing literature searches, providing
payment of human participants, editing of research papers and public
presentations. We are particularly interested in applicants who have an
interest in cognition and cognitive neuroscience as well as experience with
psychological testing. Only applicants with well-developed organizational
skills and strong interpersonal skills will be considered. A two-year
commitment is required. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.
Position is full-time with benefits. Applications will be reviewed as they are
received until the position is filled. Start date is flexible.
Davis, CA is a vibrant, friendly, progressive town with the atmosphere of a
small city. To the West, Davis is within driving distance of San Francisco and
the Pacific Ocean; Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range are to the
East.
Contact Information:
Please send your resume, unofficial transcript, and contact information for 2-3
references to
Julie Jorgenson at jjorgenson@ucdavis.edu
Ideal candidate will have:
• B.A. or equivalent degree
• Background in cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, or related fields
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good computer skills
• Some research experience
• Access to transportation (fMRI scanner is located in Sacramento)
Julie Jorgenson
jjorgenson@ucdavis.edu
http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/labs/Yonelinas/
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Graduate Student Position
Accepting Graduate Students
Developmental Affective Neuroscience Laboratory
Department of Psychology
UCLA
The Developmental Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at UCLA is currently seeking graduate doctoral students. Our laboratory examines the development of affective processes in infants, children, and adolescents, and graduate students will be trained in structural and functional MRI, eye-tracking, physiological, and behavioral methods. For more information, visit http://socialbraindev.psych.ucla.edu/ or email Dr. Nim Tottenham (nimtottenham@ucla.edu).
Nim Tottenham
nimtottenham@ucla.edu
http://socialbraindev.psych.ucla.edu/
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Save the date!
18th CNS Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency
April 2-5 2011 in San Francisco, California
www.cnsmeeting.org
www.cogneurosociety.org
Mailing address:
CNS
C/o Center for Mind and Brain
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
Courier address:
CNS
C/o Center for Mind and Brain
202 Cousteau Pl., Suite 201
Davis, CA 95616
Email: cnsinfo@cogneurosociety.org
Fax: 805.456.0577
Annual Meeting Dates for 2013!
