COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER APRIL 2003 

Table of Contents: 
I Welcome to the Newsletter 
II Annual Meeting News
III Announcements 
IV Positions Available 
V Conferences 
VI CNS Membership Application Form
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I WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER 
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This newsletter is intended for CNS members only. It is a monthly newsletter
designed to update CNS members on events, job opportunities, and related
information in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. The Newsletter is emailed
monthly to all current members (receipt of this Newsletter does not confirm
membership status, see www.cogneurosociety.org for the most up-to-date current
member list or contact cnsinfo@cogneurosociety.org for membership status), and
sections are posted on the Society's Web site at http://www.cogneurosociety.org.
To become a member or to renew your membership, go to the membership page at our
web site for online submission. For guidelines on submitting an announcement to
the Newsletter, see the website www.cogneurosociety.org or email
cnsnewsletter@cogneurosociety.org. Please note that the guidelines for
submitting an ad for the Newsletter have changed. Please check the guidelines on
the website periodically as they may change again in the future.
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II ANNUAL MEETING NEWS
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Thank you to all the members who attended the10th Annual CNS meeting in New
York. It was a roaring success! The 2003 meeting had the largest turnout in its
history with 1700 registrants. 
A highlight of this year's meeting was the George Miller Lectureship. Renown for
his information processing and short-term memory research, Dr. Miller was
present as Endel Tulving announced the 2003 lectureship award recipient, Michael
S. Gazzaniga. Dr. Gazzaniga's talk, "Seeking the Self in a Distributed Network,"
served as a catalyst for discussion throughout the meeting. See our website for
a picture of the event, www.cogneurosociety.org.
I have just received word from Science that the upcoming issue will feature an
article based on the meeting session, "Reciprocal Links between Emotion and
Cognition." In the coming months we can also expect to see an article based on
the "Action Understanding and Imitation: A Neurophysiological Account" session. 
Congratulations to the 2003 Young Investigators Awards winners, Sharon
Thompson-Schill and Roberto Cabeza. Thank you also to Peter Hagoort who
presented the awards on behalf of the 2003 YIA Committee. I would like to
congratulate the Graduate Students Present award recipients who were selected to
present their poster abstracts : Lisa Aziz-Zadeh, Emily Cross, Valeria Gazzola,
Heather Gordon, Oliver Huxhold, Laura Martin, Brian Pasley, Anthony Ries, and
Tor Wagner. Thanks also to Todd Handy, chair of the Poster Committee, who
moderated the session.
I hope you had a chance to check your email during the meeting in the Cyber
Cafe. From your feedback, this seems to be a very welcome addition to the
meeting. I hope that we can provide the computers again at the 2004 meeting in
San Francisco. Please mark you calendars now; Next year's meeting will once
again be held at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, April 18-20, 2004.
I would like to close by thanking all of the participants for your patience and
courtesy during the meeting. Thank you for understanding the need for increased
security, and the diligence of my staff.
My best,
Tara Miller
Executive Director
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III ANNOUNCEMENTS 
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RESEARCH OF HUMAN MOVEMENT KLEIN-VOGELBACH-PRIZE 2003 
Submission deadline Sept. 30, 2003, the prize, 10.000 CHF (Swiss Francs).
For complete information see:
http://home.t-online.de/home/blewerich/KVPrice2003.htm 
The concept of functional kinetics developed by Dr. H.C. Susanne Klein-Vogelbach
has gained great impact on the analysis of normal human movement and on the
rehabilitation of impaired movement after traumatic injuries or neurological
diseases. Her concept has found wide acceptance in the German-speaking countries
and elsewhere. The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Basle, Switzerland
honored her achievements by awarding her the title of honorary medical doctor.
Through workshops, courses and seminars and with her books which were published
in many editions she inspired young people to apply her therapeutic concept in
physiotherapy. Countless patients owe her their gratitude for being able to find
their way back to normal movement without pain with the aid of 
Klein-Vogelbach's Functional Kinetics. Please send your application (no special
form required) by September 30, 2003 at the latest to: Georg u. Susanne
Klein-Vogelbach-Stiftung attn. Mrs. Walti Seestrasse 127 CH-8027 Zurich,
Switzerland eMail: ew@klosterfrau.ch Fax: +41 1 208 94 12
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THE IRWIN FOUNDATION
Competition for best scholarly paper on topic: "Neurology and Psychiatry should
merge, since both share neuroscience as their foundational science." Jury of
peers will evaluate submissions. Winning essay will receive $1000 cash award.
Second cash prize of $1000 awarded to essay that best opposes position advocated
by winning paper. Essays should be between 2000 and 5000 words. Shorter
submissions will be considered. Best submissions on both sides will be gathered
together into edited volume Foundation plans to publish. Deadline May 1, 2003.
Contact Michael Schwartz, M.D., 34650 Cedar Road, Gates Mills, OH 44040.
440-442-0401. mas1@concentric.net
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VISITING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN FUNCTIONAL MRI
Offered 3 times/year at the MGH NMR Center and Athinoula A. Martinos Center for
Biomedical Imaging in Charlestown, MA, near Boston.
Next program: June 2-6, 2003 -Future programs: October 20-24; unspecified dates
in Feb/Mar, June, and Oct/Nov 2004 See http://www.martinos.org/fmrivfp/ for
registration and other information Robert L. Savoy, Ph.D, Director, fMRI
Education, The Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging.
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SUMMER INSTITUTE ON CATEGORIZATION 
A multidisciplinary summer institute on categorization will be held in Montreal
from June 30th to July 11th 2003. The institute will feature more than 50
international lecturers from various specialties such as cognitive computer
science, linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, psychology and
cognitive anthropology. For more information, consult the institute website:
www.unites.uqam.ca/sccog
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IV POSITIONS AVAILABLE 
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PHD POSITION, UNIVERSITY OF MAASTRICHT 
PhD position available in a project funded by the Dutch Science Foundation on
the neuro-cognitive basis of self-monitoring in speech production. Candidates
have strong experimental background, firm knowledge of statistics, and hands-on
experience with either EEG/MEG or fMRI methods as well as experience in
psycholinguistic research. Applicants include letter detailing motivation, a CV
and contact information of two referents. Applications sent to: Niels O.
Schiller, PhD (n.schiller@psychology.unimaas.nl), University of Maastricht,
Faculty of Psychology, Department of Neurocognition, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD
Maastricht, The Netherlands. Application deadline May 31, 2003
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PHD POSITION, NIJMEGEN UNIVERSITY
A four-year junior research position is available for a PhD-student for a
project on the neurophysiology of speech and gesture integration. Aim of project
is to investigate the multimodal integration of auditory and visual information
during the simultaneous comprehension of speech and gesture. Send letter of
application, a CV and two letters of recommendation to: Prof. Dr. Peter Hagoort
(peter.hagoort@fcdonders.kun.nl), F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive
Neuroimaging, University of Nijmegen. P.O. Box 9101, NL-6500 HB Nijmegen, The
Netherlands. www.fcdonders.kun.nl Vietnam Head Injury Study, Phase III.
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PHD PROJECT, NIJMEGEN UNIVERSITY
This PhD project at the F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, Nijmegen
University, investigates means of improving the imaging methodology used in
functional magnetic resonance imaging. Require university graduate in the
physical sciences, with strong interest in biomedical magnetic resonance
imaging. Candidates should submit a full CV including two referees who may be
contacted in confidence to Prof. Dr .David Norris
(david.norris@fcdonders.kun.nl), F.C. Donders Centre for Neuroimaging, P.O. Box
9101, NL-6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands. www.fcdonders.kun.nl
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TWO POSITIONS: NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST AND NEUROLOGIST STARTING SUMMER 2003
Recruiting full-time Neuropsychologist and Neurologist to help implement Phase
III of the Vietnam Head Injury, a multidisciplinary research project focusing on
planning, reasoning, social cognition, and other "executive functions" and their
breakdown in patients with penetrating head injuries to the prefrontal cortex
and related cortical and subcortical structures. The Vietnam Head Injury Study
will be conducted at the National Naval Medical Center and the Cognitive
Neuroscience Section of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke, in Bethesda, Maryland. The Neuropsychologist and Neurologist are
expected to take a major role in preparing manuscripts for publication in
peer-reviewed journals in collaboration with the PI and other VHIS - Phase III
investigators. The Neuropsychologist and Neurologist will have primary role in
running the day-to-day operations of the VHIS- Phase III. The positions will be
located at the National Naval Medical Center and funded by the Department of
Defense via the Henry M. Jackson Foundation. The Henry M Jackson Foundation
provides flexible benefit choices/highly competitive salary structure. AA/EEO
Candidates send resume, statement of career interests and objectives to
careers@hjf.org, Attn: 1303HS/1304HS/
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PHD POSITION, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS
The project is aimed to study multimodal processing, especially auditory-visual
integration, in relation to face and emotion processing in autism. Behavioral
studies and EEG/ERP measurements, also including EEG coherence, will be done.
This project is done in cooperation with the Department of Psychonomics at
Tilburg University (Prof. Beatrice de Gelder). Contact: Dr. Chantal Kemner Dept.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry University Medical Center Utrecht Heidelberglaan
100 3584 CX Utrecht The NetherlandsPhone: 31-30250746 Mail: C.Kemner@azu.nl
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PHD POSITION, UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS
Project focuses on early visual perception, especially on boundary detection and
image grouping and the role of feedback mechanisms in autistic subjects.
Processes will be studied in relation to texture segmentation, perceptual
closure in biological motion. Studies will involve EEG/ERP measurements, with an
important role for EEG coherence techniques, possibly fMRI. This project is done
in cooperation with the Cognitive Neuroscience Group at the University of
Amsterdam (Prof. Victor Lamme). Contact: Dr. Chantal Kemner Dept. Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry University Medical Center UtrechtHeidelberglaan 100 3584
CX UtrechtThe Netherlands Phone: 31-302507462 Mail: C.Kemner@azu.nl
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW, UNIVERSITY NIJMEGEN
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Conduct research on face recognition in a multisensory context using ERPs and
behavioral and neuropsychological approaches. Candidate has experience in
ERP-MEG research and/ or fMRI, with firm background in experimental psychology.
The postdoc 
will be full-time at the F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging,
University Nijmegen. Send application letter stating possible starting date,
relevant research backgrounds, CV, and two letters of recommendation to Prof.
Dr. Beatrice de Gelder (b.degelder@uvt.nl or degelder@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu),
University Tilburg, PO Box 90153, NL-5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands
www.fcdonders.kun.nl
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POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN VISION AND BRAIN IMAGING, DEPARTMENT OF BRAIN AND
COGNITIVE SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, NY
Lab focuses on questions of neural plasticity in the human brain, specifically
interested in assessing how experience alters the functional organization of
vision (see http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/people/~daphne). We expect the
post-doctoral applicant to join our on-going projects on the comparative study
of visual skills using several different techniques, including functional
magnetic resonance imaging, eye position monitoring and recording of behavioral
measures. Prior expertise with fMRI and vision research preferable. Please send
a CV and short statement of interest, as well as the name and address of three
references to Daphne Bavelier,daphne@bcs.rochester.edu. Start date flexible.
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fMRI POST-DOCTORAL POSITION - ROCHESTER CENTER FOR BRAIN IMAGING, UNIVERSITY OF
ROCHESTER, NY
The Center includes a 3.0T magnet for humans and two magnets for small animals.
Candidate should be well-versed in the use of the fMRI technique, have strong
background in Cognitive Neuroscience and excellent inter-personal skills to play
an active role in the development of the Center. The Center has close links to
the department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (http://www.bcs.rochester.edu),
the Center for Visual Science (http://www.cvs.rochester.edu) and the department
of Neurobiology and Anatomy (http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/nanat/). If
interested, send CV and short statement of your interest, and three references
to Daphne Bavelier, daphne@bcs.rochester.edu. Initial appointment is for 2 years
(renewable). Start Fall 2003.
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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, UNIVERSITY OF MAASTRICHT 
Post-doc position available in a project funded by the Dutch Science Foundation
on the neuro-cognitive basis of self-monitoring in speech production. Candidates
should have a PhD in any area related to Neuroscience, strong experimental
background, firm knowledge of statistics, and hands-on experience with either
EEG/MEG or fMRI methods and experience in psycholinguistic research. Applicants
send letter detailing motivation, CV and two letters of recommendation. Send
applications to: Niels O. Schiller, PhD (n.schiller@psychology.unimaas.nl),
University of Maastricht, Faculty of Psychology, Department of Neurocognition,
P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands. Deadline, May 31, 2003.
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TWO POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF
PENNSYLVANIA
Two post-doctoral training fellowships available beginning Summer/Fall '03 at
the University of Pennsylvania and Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute. The
Apraxia project has 3 components: studies of simple and complex action in
patients with apraxia and other disorders of motor control;  fMRI studies of
cognitive representations for object use and grasping; and computational
modeling of action.  The Neglect project has two components:  experimental prism
and medication treatment of patients with hemispatial neglect, and fMRI of
treatment-related neuroplasticity .  Active research environment with mentorship
by Laurel Buxbaum, Mathew Botvinick, H. Branch Coslett, John Detre, and John
Whyte, and many training opportunities and potential for collaborations at Moss
and Penn.  Doctorate in relevant area of cognitive neuroscience and interest in
independent research career.  CV and letter specifying preferred project (if
any) and research interests to Laurel Buxbaum, MRRI, Korman Suite 213, 1200 W.
Tabor Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19141, FAX 215-456-5926, email
Lbuxbaum@einstein.edu.
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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY 
Post-doctoral/research staff position available for fMRI studies of visual
perception. Research areas include binocular rivalry, perceptual masking and
filling in, face and object recognition, visual attention, and visual awareness.
PhD research experience in perception, neuroscience or fMRI required. Salary and
rank commensurate with 
experience. Start date flexible. Contact: Frank Tong, Dept. of Psychology,
Princeton University, NJ 08544, ftong@princeton.edu,
http://www.princeton.edu/~ftong. PU/EO/AAE
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POST-DOC POSITION, UNIVERSITY UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS
Position in Cognitive Neuroscience (Connectivity Research): The Helmholtz
Institute, University Utrecht in The Netherlands is looking for a post-doctoral
researcher interested in assessing effective connectivity of the human brain.
For a detailed description see www.fcdonders.kun.nl.
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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
Two-year position in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience (start date: 9/01/03).
Collaborative research to develop and empirically test biologically plausible
neural network models of categorization, memory, and attention. Preference will
be given to candidates with expertise in computational modeling and/or
neuroscience. To apply send 
vita, selected reprints, and names of three references to F. Gregory Ashby,
Department of Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106.
email: ashby@psych.ucsb.edu. For more information on 
lab activities see http://www.psych.ucsb.edu/~ashby/.
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POST-DOCTORAL POSITION, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON 
Applications are invited for a three-year postdoctoral research position with
Dr. Gabriella Vigliocco, on the BBSRC-funded project "A cross-linguistic
investigation of grammatical class distinctions", investigating words' syntactic
properties and their relation to meaning. Applicants have experience in imaging
research, including data analysis. Post-graduate training in psycholinguistics
is desirable, as is proficiency in languages such as Japanese, Italian, or
Spanish. Deadline for applications is April 20, 2003. Contact:Dr. Gabriella
Vigliocco Dept of Psychology, University College London Tel: +44 207 679 5419
email: g.vigliocco@ucl.ac.uk web: 
http://www.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/gabriella.vigliocco/bbsrc.htm 
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF ATTENTIONAL CONTROL,
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA 
A three-year postdoctoral position available exploring the neural basis of
attentional control using electrophysiology (96-channel EEG laboratory) and fMRI
(1.5T, 3T, and 4T research-dedicated MRI scanners at UNC and Duke). Expertise
with fMRI or ERPs is an advantage but not required. Please send CV and names of
2-3 references to Dr. Joseph Hopfinger (hopfinger@unc.edu); Department of
Psychology, CB# 3270 Davie Hall; 
University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270.
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POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY 
One-year position with Dr. Michael Graziano and Dr. Sabine Kastner.  Research
includes visuo-motor integration in primate parietal, motor, and premotor
cortex, and the neuralbasis of visual perception; modulation by cognitive
processes such as attention in the human.  Methods include single-cell
physiology, microstimulation, fMRI in primates, and fMRI, EEG, and TMS in
humans. Candidates have Ph.D and  background in animal neurophysiology,
cognitive, computational and/or general neuroscience. Programming skills (C,
Unix, Matlab) are a plus.  PU/EOE/AA. Send resume, 3 letters of recommendation
to Dr. Graziano (graziano@princeton.edu) or Dr. Kastner (skastner@princeton.edu)
Psychology Dept., Princeton Univ., Princeton, NJ 08544-101
www.csbmb.Princeton.EDU/gross_graziano/
www.princeton.edu/~psych/PsychSite/fac_kastner.html 
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POST-DOCTORAL POSITION: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
The Department of Psychology announces a position for an NIH funded project on
linguistic and nonlinguistic functions of prefrontal cortex. Opportunities for
collaborations with other investigators at Penn's Center for Cognitive
Neuroscience and Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute. Resources include 1.5
and 3T fMRI scanners and a stroke patient database. Send statement of interest,
CV, and recommendations to: Sharon Thompson-Schill (thompson@psych.upenn.edu)
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NIH POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION RESEARCH 
The UMDNJ-NJ Medical School and Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research 
and Education Corporation (KMRREC) offering a two-year, post-doctoral 
fellowship with individualized, multidisciplinary mentorship. Research 
areas include neurocognitive effects of brain injury, functional neuroimaging
and applying technology in rehabilitation research. UMDNJ and KMRREC are EO
employers, committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment. For
information contact:  John DeLuca, Ph.D.,ABPP at (973) 243-6974 or via email at
jdeluca@kmrrec.org 
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FOUR LABORATORY HEADS IN COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN LEARNING
The RIKEN Brain Science Institute is seeking applicants for 4 laboratory head
positions for developmental research of cognitive functions and human learning
capabilities. Full support will be provided for 5 years, after which contract
renewal will be dependent upon a progress review. Further information is
available at http//:www.brain.riken.go.jp. The deadline of application is May
31, 2003. Inquiries should be directed to Toshiyuki Ishizaki
(search19@brain.riken.go.jp).
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PHD STUDENT RESEARCHER, UNIVERSITY TILBURG
PhD student will conduct research on face and voice processing using fMRI as
well as behavioral and neuropsychological methods. The candidate should have a
firm background in cognitive neuroscience, ideally also experience in fMRI
research. Please send an application letter (stating the possible starting date,
relevant research backgrounds, the CV, and two letters of recommendation) to
Prof. Beatrice de Gelder 
(b.degelder@uvt.nl or degelder@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu), University Tilburg, P.O.
Box 90153, NL-5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands. www.fcdonders.kun.nl
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY 
Full-time RA position available in the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Cohen. We use
fMRI and ERP to study the brain mechanisms of control in a variety of domains
(e.g., cognitive, affective, social, economic; see www.csbmb.princeton.edu). Job
responsibilities include subject coordination, data collection, and analysis.
REQUIREMENTS: B.S./B.A. 
in psychology, neuroscience, or related field.  Familiarity with computer
programming, statistics, and neuroimaging are desirable.  
Email resumes to: Dr. Leigh Nystrom, nystrom@princeton.edu. 
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STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, UC BERKELEY
Full-time research associate needed to manage laboratory and conduct research
(http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~ivrylab). Duties include recruiting participants,
maintaining supplies and lab equipment. Assist with subject protocols,
manuscript preparation, programming, and data analysis. Requirements include
B.A. or equivalent, strong interpersonal skills, car and valid drivers' license.
Two-year commitment requested with flexible start date (June 2003). Send CV and
names of two references to Paul Aparicio (psmith@uclink4.berkeley.edu), Lab
Manager, IvryLab, Department of Psychology, UC Berkeley, CA 94720.
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION, UC DAVIS 
Dynamic Memory Lab, Center for Neuroscience, UC Davis Full-time RA wanted to
assist with fMRI, ERP, and neuropsychological studies on memory. Starting date
is flexible, but should be around late summer, 2003. Responsibilities include
implementation of experiments as well as general lab management. Experience with
Linux/UNIX, Matlab or IDL, or C++ programming is strongly preferred. Experience
with electrophysiology, 
neurophysiology, or fMRI is preferred, but not required. Please send C.V. and 
description of experience to: Charan Ranganath, Ph.D.
http://DynamicMemoryLab.org
Email: cranganath@ucdavis.edu.
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION IN SPATIOTEMPORAL FUNCTIONAL 
NEUROIMAGING, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
Massachusetts General Hospital-NMR Center, Boston, investigating the 
functional neuroanatomy of language processes Projects employ functional
magnetic resonance imaging, electrophysiological techniques.  Background in
experimental psychology, neuroscience and statistics would be helpful. An
excellent opportunity for someone bound for graduate school in psychology,
cognitive neuroscience or medicine.  A two- year time commitment is requested.
Send (preferably by email) a CV with description of research experience and the
names of three references to: dcaplan@partners.org
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT; COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF MEMORY 
PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY 
Full-time RA needed (June or September, 2003) to assist with programming,
running, and analyzing the results of memory experiments. Strong computer
skills, BA/BS required 
(Psychology, Neuroscience, CS). Salary/rank commensurate with experience. Send
CVs via email to Prof. Ken Norman (knorman@princeton.edu), or via US mail to:
Search CJA/KN, Dept. of Psychology, Green Hall, Princeton University, Princeton,
NJ, 08544. PU/AA/EOE. http://www.princeton.edu/~psych/PsychSite/compmemory 
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
fMRI Studies of Visual Perception, Attention and Awareness Full-time research
assistant available in Frank Tong's lab to help conduct fMRI and behavioral
studies of human visual perception, attention and awareness. Strong computer
skills required; programming 
experience is a plus. Background in vision, cognition, neuroscience or MRI
recommended. BA/BS required. Salary/rank commensurate with experience. Send CV
plus 3 references to David Remus: dremus@princeton.edu, Department of
Psychology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544;
http://www.princeton.edu/~ftong. PU/EO/AAE.
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT, HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL/BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL 
Full-time RA in laboratory for studies of the neurobiological underpinnings of
curiosity (attention to novelty).  Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and
empathy, since subjects come from clinical populations. Seeking candidates with
BA/BS in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, pre-med or pre-PhD. High degree of
computer literacy and knowledge of statistical analyses. Experience with
electrophysiological measurements (event-related potentials) preferable. Please
send CV and the email addresses of two references to Kirk R. Daffner, M.D. (c/o
sburnside@partners.org)
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT, HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL/MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
Full-time research assistant needed for functional MRI studies of memory
processes in healthy older adults and patients with Alzheimer's disease. Seeking
candidates with B.A. or B.S. in psychology, neuroscience, or pre-medical. Must
have excellent computer skills, preferably UNIX and SPM experience, and strong
interpersonal skills.Two-year commitment is requested beginning early summer of
2003. Please send CV and the e-mail addresses of 2 references to Reisa Sperling,
M.D.  (c/o sburnside@partners.org)
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FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT
RA position available at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of
Pennsylvania. Research focuses on memory and language in humans, especially
investigations of semantic memory. Background in psychology, cognitive science,
or related field preferred. Familiarity with Macintosh computers, Microsoft
Office, and some experience with statistics desirable.  Responsibilities include
subject recruitment, 
designing/facilitating behavioral and functional neuroimaging experiments, data
analysis, some administrative work, and mentoring undergraduate students. Please
contact Dr. Sharon Thompson-Schill; sschill@psych.upenn.edu
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IV CONFERENCES
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FUNCTIONAL MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (fMRI): AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE, MEDICAL
COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE, MAY 29-31, 2003: 
This three-day workshop is designed to introduce the basic and clinical
investigator to the theoretical and practical issues involved in conducting
functional MRI experiments. Participants will gain an understanding of the
imaging and physiological principles underlying the fMRI signal change.
Participants will be provided didactic and hands-on experience with research
design, data treatment, and statistical analysis. The course will include
firsthand exposure to the scanning environment and data collection procedures.
Information on the course and on-line registration are provided at our website
(http://www.firc.mcw.edu/course/) or contact Leslie Ross (lross@mcw.edu;
414-456-4664).
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DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALITY IN THE HUMAN BRAIN: A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL POSNER, MAY 2
- 3, 2003, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
With this conference held on the University of Oregon campus we want to
celebrate the achievements of one of the great psychologists of our time,
Michael Posner. We have invited a number of distinguished scholars whose work is
closely related to Michael Posner's legacy of integrating the science of the
mind and the brain. Confirmed speakers are Thomas Carr, BJ Casey, Stanislas
Dehaene, John Duncan, Martha Farah, Mark Johnson, Ray Klein, Helen Neville, Marc
Raichle, and Mary Rothbart. Organizers of this conference are Ulrich Mayr,
Edward Awh, and Steve Keele. Guests are welcome and will have the opportunity to
present a poster on their own research. For further information, please contact
Vonda Evans: vevans@oregon.uoregon.edu .
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SUMMER WORKSHOP, SANTE FE INSTITUTE, NEW MEXICO
Announcing an intensive summer workshop: "From neuron to
network--Biophysically-based functional models," to be held July 27 - August 8,
2003 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This workshop is designed for graduate students,
postdocs and junior faculty with a solid knowledge of neurobiology and an
interest in using theory. For details about the workshop, including lecturers,
tentative schedule and application details, please visit 
http://www.santafe.edu/mathannounce03.html or e-mail mathmodel@santafe.edu. 
Deadline for applications is March 21, 2003. Women, minorities and students from
developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. 
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THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATIONS OF NEUROIMAGING TO ALCOHOLISM
(ICANA)
Conference to be held on the Medical Campus of Yale University in New Haven, CT,
USA on January 17 - 19, 2004. The meeting will be hosted by the National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Center for the Translational
Neuroscience of Alcoholism (CTNA). Sessions will combine methodology and
applications to alcoholism and cutting edge molecular neuroimaging and clinical
correlates will be highlighted. Proposals for oral presentations, travel awards,
and study groups will be accepted until July 1, 2003. Applications materials and
additional information are available on the website. Contact Person: Joyce
Cramer Address: Yale VA Medical Center, Psychiatry G7E, 950 Campbell Ave., West
Haven, CT 06516-2770 Phone: 203-932-5711 ext 4256 FAX: 203-937-3468 e-mail
address: CTNA@yale.edu 
Website: http://info.med.yale.edu/ctna/icana.html CME's: category 1 - 20 hours
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