COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2004 Table of Contents: I Welcome to the Cognitive Neuroscience Newsletter II Society News III Announcements/Conference IV Positions Available ******************************************************************************************************* I WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER ******************************************************************************************************* 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. ******************************************************************************************************* II SOCIETY NEWS ******************************************************************************************************* CNS is pleased to announce updates to the CNS website: ---  Bank of America is now the new online credit card system for membership payment.  We expect the new BofA system to be much easier to use and, unlike PayPal, there's no longer a need to make a seperate account to make online payments.  After logging in to your CNS account, click on "Pay for/Renew Your Membership" and fill in the two secured forms.  Be sure to have your credit card and a recent statement on hand. Away from your computer?  No worries, Tammy in the business office is able to take phone orders. ---  CNS now has an online form available for Newsletter Submissions to make sending in an advertisement easier.  Please visit www.cogneurosociety.org/content/LearnHowToSubmitYourAnnouncementForTheCNSNewsletter WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!  If you have any suggestions as to how we can improve, please tell us at cnsinfo@cogneurosociety.org ******************************************************************************************************* III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES ******************************************************************************************************* The Klein-Vogelbach-Prize is in its 5th year and it has been awarded to outstanding scientists for their work published in prestigious journals.  As you will see from the list of award-winners so far authors from the field of neurosciences in the widest sense won the price (10.000 Swiss Francs). Nevertheless we want to encourage also scientists from orthopaedic and rehabilitation sciences to submit their work. If you or your institution is not working on the research of movement we would welcome your support and kindly ask you to forward this information to colleagues from relevant fields. Aims and Scope: The "Susanne Klein-Vogelbach-Prize for the Research of Human Movement" is awarded to researchers in neuroscience, orthopedics and anatomy whose work is oriented to a better understanding of the underlying principles of human movement and its rehabilitation. Movement in this context is not restricted to locomotion, rather it covers all kinds of muscular-induced human movement including mime and music. Authors who have published a scientific paper in this area within the last two years or whose paper has been accepted for publication are entitled to submit their application. Papers in English or German will be preferred. References from a third party are not required. Excluded are papers which have already been submitted for a prize. The prize is endowed with 10.000 CHF (Swiss Francs). Members of the Jury: Prof. Dr. Eckart Altenmüller (Hannover, Germany) Prof. Dr. Jürg Kesselring (Valens, Switzerland) Prof. Dr. Peter Villiger (Berne, Switzerland) Applications must contain ·       Three copies of the submitted paper ·       A short summary of the content ·       A short CV ·       A list of publications Please send your application (no special form required) by September 30, 2004 at the latest to: Georg u. Susanne Klein-Vogelbach-Stiftung attn. Mrs. Walti Seestrasse 127 CH-8027 Zürich, Switzerland eMail: ew@klosterfrau.ch <mailto:ew@klosterfrau.ch>; Fax:+41 1 208 94 12 -------------------------------------------------------- (1)  Rijntjes M, Dettmers C,  Büchel C., Kiebel S. Frackowiak RSJ, Weiller C:  A blueprint for movement: functional and anatomical representations in the human motor system.  J Neurosci 19: 8043-48 (1999) (2)  Timmann, D, Watts S, Hjore, J. Failure of cerebellar patients to time finder opening precisely causes high-low inaccuracy in overarm throws. J. Neurophysiol. 82: 103-114 (1999) (3)  Krings T, Töpper R, Willmes K, Reinges MHT, Gilsbach JM, Thron A.: Activation in primary and secondary motor areas in patients with varying degrees of paresis, Neurology, 2002, 58:381-390 (4) Rodriguez-Fornells A, Kurzbuch AR, Münte TF:Time <http://www.jneurosci.org/cgi/content/full/22/22/9990>; Course of Error Detection and Correction in Humans: Neurophysiological Evidence, J Neurosci. 2002 Nov 15;22(22):9990-6 ******************************************************************************************************* Neural Network Resources Site:  www.neoxi.com (Conference/Symposium/Event) * Content: Professionally selected extensive collection of  neural network resources. * Audience: Communities of commerce, industry, academics, engineers, practitioners, and individuals interested in neural networks, machine learning, data mining, artificial intelligence, soft-computing, and numerous other fields directly or indirectly utilizing the neural network technology. Contact Information: info@neoxi.com www.neoxi.com ******************************************************************************************************* The First Portuguese Forum of Experimental Psychology is pleased to announce its official programme.  The symposia include topics such as: Comparative Psychology, Human Memory, Neuroscience, Attention and Emotion, Categorization and Development, Language, Sensation and Perception, Memory Illusions. Several pre- and post-conference workshops are available, namely:   - Virtual Reality Environments in Experimental Psychology (Carlos Coelho, University of Minho)   - The evolution of organism-environment connecting systems (Rodrigo Saraiva, UniversityLisbon?)   - The psychophysical approach to non-metric variables (Armando Mónica, University of Coimbra)   - Timing and choice (John Staddon, Duke University)  For the detailed programme, please follow the link: www.iep.uminho.pt/fopex2004 ******************************************************************************************************* Reprogramming the Human Brain, April 7-8, 2005 in Dallas, TX (Conference/Symposium/Event) Center for BrainHealth, School of Behavioral and Brain  Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas Researchers are predicting that the 21st century will be an epoch of life-changing breakthroughs in brain science. This symposium presents new discoveries leading to novel approaches to enhance brain repair in humans. We are honored to have Dr. Eric Kandel as our featured guest lecturer. For more information go to www.centerforbrainhealth.org or call 214-905-3007 Contact Information: Jacquelyn Gamino Center for BrainHealth 1966 Inwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75235 brainsymposium2005@utdallas.edu www.centerforbrainhealth.org ******************************************************************************************************* IV POSITIONS AVAILABLE ******************************************************************************************************* CENTER FOR MOLECULAR & BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, NEWARK. One tenure-track faculty position in behavioral/cognitive neuroscience is available at the assistant professor level.  We seek scientists with a research focus on brain/behavior relationships that affect human mental or neurological disorders,  who would be stimulated by the integrative focus and collaborative environment of the Center ((see www.cmbn.rutgers.edu).  The Center has state-of-the-art human and animal facilities, a 3T Seimens fMRI research-dedicated scanner and an Integrative Neuroscience Doctoral Program.  Send CV, three letters of references and statement of research goals to:  Dr. Paula Tallal, Rutgers University, Center for Molecular & Behavioral neuroscience, 197 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102.  Rutgers is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. ******************************************************************************************************* Developmental Psychology, 2 open-rank positions (Faculty Position) Department of Psychology, University of Denver For over 30 years the University of Denver's Psychology Department has maintained an orientation and strength in developmental processes.  The commitment is department-wide, and, in addition to a core program in Developmental Psychology, includes a Child Clinical program, a University-funded Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience program, and a cross-area focus in Developmental psychopathology.  The Department also maintains close collaborative links with area scientists associated with the Developmental Psychobiology Research Group (DPRG) at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.  We wish to further build on these strengths by hiring 2 outstanding scientists in our core Developmental Program.  The levels of these tenure-line positions are open, and we invite applications from new assistant to full professor. We are interested in all areas of development and are particularly excited by scientists whose work has cross-disciplinary links that extend beyond a single area.  Successful applicants for these positions will have an outstanding record of research achievement or show exceptional promise of future achievement. They will be expected to maintain an active, externally funded program of research and to be committed to both undergraduate and graduate education.  Send a letter of interest, vita, at least three letters of recommendation, and reprints/preprints Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver CO 80208.  We will give priority to applications received by October 15, 2004 but will consider applications until the position is filled.  The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications particularly from women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Contact Information: Rob Roberts, Chair Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver CO 80208 rroberts@nova.psy.du.edu www.du.edu/psychology ******************************************************************************************************* Assistant Professor (Faculty Position) Social, Affective, or Cognitive Neuroscience/Psychophys, Department of Psychology, University of Denver The University of Denver is searching for an outstanding scientist with a strong program of research in social, affective, or cognitive neuroscience or psychophysiology.  Current program faculty include researchers representing social, cognitive, developmental, and clinical psychology who use a variety of methods to conduct research with typical and atypical, adult and child populations.  The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally-funded program of research and to be committed to both undergraduate and graduate education.  Although we expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, we will consider filling the position at other levels depending on the qualifications of the applicants. Send a letter of interest, vita, at least three letters of recommendation, and reprints/preprints to Social, Affective, or Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver CO 80208.  We will give priority to applications received by November 1, 2004 but will consider applications until the position is filled.  The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications particularly from women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Contact Information: Rob Roberts, Chair Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver CO 80208 rroberts@nova.psy.du.edu www.du.edu/psychology ******************************************************************************************************* Assistant Professor (Faculty Position) Cognitive Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Denver The University of Denver is searching for an outstanding scientist with a strong program of research on cognitive processes.  Cognitive psychologists who have strengths in cognitive neuroscience or quantitative methods are preferred.  The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally-funded program of research and to be committed to both undergraduate and graduate education. Although we expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, we will consider filling the position at other levels depending on the qualifications of the applicants.  Candidates should send a letter of interest, vita, at least three letters of recommendation, and  reprints/preprints to Cognitive Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver CO 80208.  We will give priority to applications received by November 1, 2004, but will consider applications until the position is filled.  The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications particularly from women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Contact Information: Rob Roberts, Chair Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver CO 80208 rroberts@nova.psy.du.edu www.du.edu/psychology ******************************************************************************************************* Lectureship/Senior Lectureship (Faculty Position) Psychophysiology, Department of Psychology , University of Portsmouth LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY Salary: £23643 - £36428 (From 1st August 2004) Reference: ASCI 8042 Closing Date: 30 July 2004 The Department of Psychology seeks applications for a Lectureship/Senior Lectureship. Applications are invited from candidates with a strong research record in any area of psychology. The Department encourages and fosters interdisciplinary work and cross- fertilization between different areas of psychology.  Having recently made new appointments in forensic psychology, the Department particularly encourages applications from candidates who can strengthen and complement our research in one or (preferably) more of the following areas: ecological psychology, emotions, human factors, language, psychophysiology. Additionally to our existing laboratory facilities, new laboratory space is currently under construction that adds to our psychophysiological research capacity, and also includes adult and child interviewing and observation spaces. Start up research funding will be available for the successful candidate. Contact Information: Prof. Chris Sinha Dept of Psychology, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2DY, United Kingdom chris.sinha@port.ac.uk http://web.port.ac.uk/departments/personnel/vacad.htm ******************************************************************************************************* COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE/COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (Faculty Position) PSYCHOLOGY DEPT, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY The Department of Psychology at Temple University is seeking two outstanding cognitive neuroscientists/cognitive psychologists for a tenure track appointments, one at the Assistant Professor level and one at the Associate or Full Professor level, beginning Fall 2005. Candidates with research interests in any of the central domains of cognitive neuroscience (e.g., perception, language, emotion, executive function, development and plasticity) or cognitive psychology (e.g., memory, attention, categorization) are encouraged to apply.  Faculty in psychology, radiology, neurology, and neurosurgery have recently developed new functional brain imaging facilities at Temple University and encourage successful candidates to collaborate with this program. Successful candidates at all levels will demonstrate an energetic and visible grant-funded program of research and publication. The College of Liberal Arts at Temple University is devoting significant resources to building the faculty.  We seek scholars of the highest caliber to join our community. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of undergraduate and graduate teaching interests, three letters of recommendation, and copies of representative publication.Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.  Applications should be received by October 15, 2004.  However, we will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Contact Information: Chair, Cognitive Neuroscience/Cognitive Psychology Search Co Department of Psychology, 656 Weiss Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6085. ROBERT.WEISBERG@TEMPLE.EDU ******************************************************************************************************* Assistant or Associate Professor (Faculty Position) Systems Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, University of Oregon The University of Oregon Psychology Department announces a search for a new tenure track, Assistant or Associate Professor position in systems neuroscience and/or behavioral genetics.  Area of research interest is open, but we anticipate that the successful candidate will interact both with members of the department and the Institute of Neuroscience.  We are seeking active researchers who also are committed to excellence in teaching.  Send vita, a 2-3 page statement on research and teaching interests, reprints, and at least 3 letters of recommendation to Systems Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, 1227 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR  97403-1227.Deadline for submission is November 15, 2004.  The University of Oregon is an EOE/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. Contact Information: Rebecca Goodrich Business Manager Department of Psychology 1227 University of Oregon Eugene, OR  97403-1227 Telephone  541 345-4920 FAX  541 346-4911 ******************************************************************************************************* FULL-TIME NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH POSITION FOR PHYSICIANS (Faculty Position) UNIT ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING, NATIONAL INSTITUTENIMH, NIH, INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, NIMH, NIH, IRP, DHHS 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 immediate full-time research position for physicians with extensive imaging experience at the 300 acre NIH campus which houses state-of-the-art MRI, PET, MEG dedicated to research.  The strong scientific environment and outstanding equipment resources at NIH make this a unique opportunity for an outstanding physician/scientist. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team using neuroimaging to map brain activity and genetic/neurochemical mechanisms of 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 others such as normal aging.  In addition to collaborative work within the team, the incumbent will carry out his or her own research. Familiarity with computational/statistical methods for neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab?, SPM, AFNI) are an advantage but not absolutely required. Letter of interest, CV, letters of recommendation ASAP to: Karen Berman, M.D. Contact Information: Karen Berman, M.D. NIH 9000 Rockville Pike Bldg. 10/Room 4C101 Bethesda, MD 20892-1365 karen.berman@nih.gov ******************************************************************************************************* Behavioral Neurologist/ Cognitive Neuroscientist (Faculty Position) Wolfson Institute for Clinical & Cognitive Neuroscience, School of Psychology, University of Wales, Bangor Join one of the leading research departments of psychology in the UK. Our Centre for Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience has an established patient panel for neuropsychology research and laboratories for fMRI, ERP and TMS.. Our strengths in clinical neuroscience and neuropsychology are supported by NHS services in brain injury and stroke rehabilitation. In the UK’s most recent national assessments we achieved the highest possible research rating (5A on a scale of 1-5) and the highest possible rating for Teaching Quality (“Excellent”). We a clinician/scientist with interests in clinical neuroscience, brain imaging or neuropsychology, and who will contribute to our neuropsychology research programme through a close working relationship with the National Health Service. This is a joint appointment with the NHS North Wales Brain Injury Service combining clinical duties (in brain injury rehabilitation, 1 session per week) with outstanding opportunities for research. The appointments may be at either Senior Lecturer or Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor or junior Professor) level depending upon the research and teaching experience and background of the appointee. Contact Information: Prof. Bob Rafal Brigantia Building, Penrallt Road Bangor LL57 2AS UK r.rafal@bangor.ac.uk www.psych.bangor.ac.uk ******************************************************************************************************* Faculty Position in Cognitive Neuroscience (Faculty Position) Volen Ctr for Complex Systems, Program of Neuroscience, Psychology, Brandeis University Brandeis University invites applications for a tenure-track position, at either the assistant or beginning associate professor rank, in Cognitive Neuroscience to begin August 2005. Strong candidates will: be able to mount a vigorous independent research program in one or more areas of cognition; employ behavioral and/or neuroimaging techniques to the study learning, memory, perception, attention, motor control, emotion, language, or decision making; and, be committed to both undergraduate and graduate education, with teaching interests in such areas as computational modeling, behavioral neuroscience, or cognitive psychology within a neuroscience context. To apply, submit a vitae, research statement, and copies of relevant papers, and  arrange three letters of reference. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2004.  Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse community, and welcomes applications from women and minorities. Contact Information: The Cognitive Search Committee Department of Psychology MS 062 Brandeis University Waltham, MA 02454-9110 sekuler@brandeis.edu ******************************************************************************************************* Faculty Position (Faculty Position) Cognitive Psychology, Department of Psychology, Columbia University The department of Psychology at Columbia University seeks an Assistant Professor in the area of Cognitive Psychology to begin JULY 1, 2005. Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in research and a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate education.  Ph.D. in Psychology or related field required at the time of appointment. Applicants should submit their vitae, including email address, copies of relevant papers, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent. We will begin reviewing applications on NOVEMBER 1, 2004 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications from minorities and women are encouraged.  Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  For more information: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology. Contact Information: Cognitive Psychology Search Committee Department of Psychology, Columbia University, 1190 Amsterdam Avenue MC 5501, 406 Schermerhorn Hall, New York, NY 10027 http://www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology. *******************************************************************************************************  Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience (Postdoctoral Position) Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, British Columbia A postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience is available at the University of Victoria, for a minimum of one year with a strong possibility of renewal for a further term.  This position is affiliated with the Perceptual Expertise Network, which is sponsored by the McDonnell Foundation.  The successful applicant will have the opportunity to interact with the members of this network.  We seek an individual with excellent research ability in one or more of the following areas relevant to the question of how perceptual processes  interact with higher level knowledge, especially knowledge leading to perceptual expertise: face recognition and memory for individuals, object recognition in relation to action or functional knowledge, conceptual expertise and its effects on perception, and the interaction between orthography and visual word recognition.  The position will begin as soon as the successful candidate is identified.  For further enquiries, please contact Daniel Bub(dbub@uvic.ca). Contact Information: Daniel Bub Dept. of Psychology University of Victoria PO Box 3050 STN CSC Victoria BC V8W 3P5 Canada dbub@uvic.ca web.uvic.ca/psyc ******************************************************************************************************* Postdoctoral fellowship  (Postdoctoral Position) Life-Span Cognitive Neuroscience , Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University A 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in Life-Span Cognitive Neuroscience is open at the Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University, Detroit. The research topics include: longitudinal and cross-sectional research on structural and functional brain aging and adult cognitive development, sex hormones in cognitive aging, neuroanatomical and cognitive effects of hypertension, age-related differences in spatial cognition. Two research dedicated magnets (4T and 1.5T) are available for structural and functional imaging. Renovated research space and computational facilities are available for cognitive and neuropsychological studies. The Institute is located in the historical cultural center of Detroit, within 1-2 mile range of the major cultural and sports sites. There are no deadlines; suitable candidates will be able to start immediately upon administrative approval. Contact: Naftali Raz by e-mail nraz@wayne.edu or telephone at 313-871-5045 or Scott Moffat (e-mail moffat@wayne.edu , telephone 313-577-2297).  Web site: http://www.iog.wayne.edu/iog. The positions are restricted to US citizens/permanent residents. Contact Information: Naftali Raz Wayne State University 87 E. Ferry St. Detroit, MI 48202 nraz@wayne.edu http://www.iog.wayne.edu/iog/people/raz/ ******************************************************************************************************* Post-doctoral Position :  University of Pennsylvania (Postdoctoral Position) Motor cognition, Department of Neurology & Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania Applications are being accepted for a post-doctoral position working on motor cognition and the body schema. Investigations will include behavioral studies of patients with brain lesions, TMS (single pulse and repetitive) as well as fMRI; the fellow will also be involved in  activities of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania.  Experience with lesion-based cognitive neuroscience or imaging/TMS is desirable. The position is funded by NIH research grant and is available starting December, 2004. Contact Information: H. Branch Coslett Department of Neurology, 3 West Gates, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Department of Neurology,hbc@mail.med.upenn.edu http://ccn.upenn.edu/people ******************************************************************************************************* POST DOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE LINKING COGNITION, BRAIN AND GENE: EVIDENCE FROM GENETIC DISORDERS Post doctoral research scientist opening at the Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Our collaborative team of researchers is investigating genetically based disorders such as Williams and Down syndrome, in an NIH  multi-disciplinary multi-site program project which forges links between domains of cognition, brain structure,brain function, and molecular genetics. The position involves working with a team of researchers in the design, analysis and write-up of neurocognitive research, and the integration of cognitive data with the neural and genetic projects. Position also involves overseeing and maintaining the project database using FileMaker Pro software; supervising research assistants, graduate and undergraduate students; as well as providing feedback to participants and their families. For more information on the lab research, see our website at http://www.lcn.salk.edu. Position Requirements Doctoral degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, or other neuroscience-related field is required.  Five or more years of research experience and peer-reviewed publications preferred.  Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with developmentally delayed populations and a clinical background is considered a plus.  The Salk Institute offers excellent benefits.   Salary based on background and research experience.  For full consideration, qualified candidates should apply by submitting a current CV, names of three references and some recent publications via email at jobs@salk.edu or apply in person at: The Salk Institute Human Resource Department ­ JC: 8237 10010 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 ******************************************************************************************************* Cognitive Neuoscience of Spatial Language (Postdoctoral Position) Neurology and Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania Applications are being accepted for post-doctoral position working on the neural basis of space, language and thought, starting in January, 2005.  Post-doctoral fellows can conduct functional neuroimaging and/or patient-based research and will be involved in activities of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience.  Experience with imaging or lesion-based cognitive neuroscience and background in language is desirable.  Please send a statement of interest, CV and 2 letters of reference to: Contact Information: Anjan Chatterjee Department of Neurology, 3 West Gates, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, anjan@mail.med.upenn.edu http://ccn.upenn.edu/people/anjan.html ******************************************************************************************************* POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING (Postdoctoral Position) UNIT ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING, NIMH, NIH, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, IRP, DHHS 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.  Open to recent Ph.D.'s in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience,neuropharmacology, computer science, or other applicable discipline; or M.D.'s with training in psychiatry, neurology, nuclear medicine, radiology or other relevant field. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team using neuroimaging to map brain activity and genetic/neurochemical mechanisms of 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 others such as normal aging.  Familiarity with computational and statistical methods for neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab, SPM, AFNI) confers an advantage but is not absolutely required. Letter of interest, CV, and three recommendations to: Karen Berman, M.D. Contact Information: Karen Berman, M.D. 9000 Rockville Pike NIH, Bld. 10/Room 4C101 Bethesda, MD 20892-1365 karen.berman@nih.gov ******************************************************************************************************* Postdoctoral Fellowships in Zurich, Switzerland Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship, available from October 2004, to study visual perception and memory using fMRI, at the University of Zurich. Experience with fMRI data collection and analysis is required. Candidates should send their CV, statement of research interests, representative publications, and 3 letters of recommendation to Alumit Ishai (ishai@hifo.unizh.ch).   For more information see: http://www.ini.unizh.ch/~alumit/Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appropriate candidate is found. <>Alumit Ishai, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Brain Research Institute University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190, Y55 H42 8057 Zurich, Switzerland <>Phone: 41-1-635-3354 Fax: 41-1-635-3303 ******************************************************************************************************* Sign Language and Human Action Processing (Postdoctoral Position) Cognitive Neuropsychology Laboratory  , Dept. of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle. A postdoctoral position is available for a project investigating the neural representation of American Sign Language in relation to human action processing. We seek a candidate with a background in either the fields of human action/motor control and/or high level visual processing who wishes to gain expertise in the neuroscience of language, especially signed languages. Techniques used in this project will include behavioral testing, fMRI, cortical stimulation mapping and EEG recording via neurosurgical grids. PhD? and strong  experimental/neuroimaging/statistical expertise required. Send vita and 3 letters of recommendation to Contact Information: Professor David Corina, Dept. of Psychology University of Washington, Seattle WA 98195(Start date: Oct 1, 2004) corina@u.washington.edu *******************************************************************************************************  (Postdoctoral Position) Hoglund Brain Imaging Center, , University of Kansas Medical Center The Hoglund Brain Imaging Center (HBIC) offers four post-doctoral opportunities studying the neural underpinnings and treatment of central nervous system disorders and injury using neuroimaging.  The succesful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research group with interests spanning traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, aging, obesity, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders.  Post-doctoral fellows will assist in building active research programs. The HBIC is a stand-alone facility within the Medical Center.  Imaging modalities include Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Spectroscopy (3T human and 9.4T animal) and Magnetoencephalography (151 channel cortical and 83 channel fetal) systems. Excellent collaborative research opportunities exist with mentoring available from neuroimaging scientists, neuroscientists, psychologists, physicians, and statisticians. Candidates should have a medical or a doctoral degree in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or social/behavioral sciences with a strong interest in neuroimaging and the human condition. Experience with computer programming (Unix/Linux and/or MATLAB) and/or imaging is desirable.  Appointments are for 2-3 years with flexible start dates, competitive salaries, excellent resources for career development, and liberal benefits.  Fellowships are tailored to individual career goals through mentored research, authorship on manuscripts, opportunities for grant writing and obtaining independent funding.  Please send letter of interest describing previous research and research goals with CV to: Contact Information: Jennifer French 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mail Stop 1052 Kansas City, KS 66160 jfrench@kumc.edu http://www.kumc.edu/hoglund/ ******************************************************************************************************* Post-doctoral position in cognitive neuroscience available (Postdoctoral Position) René Marois, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University A new post-doctoral position is open for exploring the neural and psychophysical basis of human information processing and attention in the laboratory of Dr. René Marois at Vanderbilt  University. Experience in psychophysics, fMRI , TMS, MATLAB and/or Brain Voyager  is highly desirable, but not necessary. Vanderbilt has an excellent and collaborative group of faculty in the cognitive neurosciences, and state-of-the-art facilities for imaging, TMS, and EEG.  Please send CV, a brief research statement and 3 letters of recommendation to: René Marois, Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, 530 Wilson Hall, 111 21st Ave. So, Nashville, TN 37203, rene.marois@vanderbilt.edu.  There are no citizenship requirements for this position. Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Contact Information: René Marois Rene Marois Department of Psychology Vanderbilt University 530 Wilson Hall        111 21st Ave.        Nashville, TN 37203 rene.marois@vanderbilt.edu http://www.psy.vanderbilt.edu/faculty/marois/ ******************************************************************************************************* Position Opening (Graduate Student Position) Cognitive Neuroimaging Lab, Department of Psychology, The University of Michigan Lab Manager/Research Assistant for Behavioral and fMRI lab at the University of Michigan.  Applicants should have computer and statistical experience.  Contact John Jonides at jjonides@umich.edu. Contact Information: John Jonides 525 East University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1109 jjonides@umich.edu http://www.lsa.umich.edu/psych/research&;labs/jjonides/ *******************************************************************************************************