COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2004

Table of Contents:

I Welcome to the Newsletter
II Announcements/Conferences
III Positions Available

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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
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II ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES
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Dear Members,

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Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting
April 18-20, 2004
San Francisco

Registration: Online registration will be available at our website
starting October 3. Register early and receive discounted rates.

Hotel Reservations: San Francisco Hyatt Regency. Call Group Reservations
at 1-800-233-1234 or 415-788-1234 or online at Hyatt.com, before March
7, 2003 to receive the special room rate of $199 single/double.

Transportation: The official airline of CNS Meeting is American
Airlines. Call American Airlines Meeting Services desk toll free number:
1-800-433-1790 to make a reservation. The ID code for discounts is AA
Contract Booking 16746. Avis car rental discounts are also available.
For discount use code AWD#B136000.
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Registration is now underway for:

"AWARENESS, ATTENTION, AND THE BRAIN IN CONSCIOUS EXPERIENCE"

SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM OF THE 2004 COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY MEETING

Saturday, April 17th, 2004
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Francisco

This satellite symposium will explore the relationship between
awareness, attention, and the brain. A stellar list of speakers from a
variety of disciplines (e.g., neurophysiology, functional neuroimaging,
cognitive psychology, and neuropsychology) will present their
cutting-edge research aimed at understanding how information in our
external environment is represented in cortex and how it reaches awareness.

The list of speakers includes:

Marvin M. Chun, Yale University
Patricia S. Churchland, University of California San Diego
Melvyn A. Goodale, University of Western Ontario
Hans-Otto Karnath, University of T?bingen
Alan Kingstone, University of British Columbia
Nilli Lavie, University College London
Philip M. Merikle, University of Waterloo
Robert D. Rafal, University of Wales, Bangor
Frank Tong, Princeton University
Leslie G. Ungerleider, NIMH

The satellite symposium is one event celebrating the newly established
Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California at Davis.
For information and the detailed schedule, visit:
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/content/satellite_symposium

Sponsored by: The Center for Mind and Brain, University of California,
Davis and Elsevier
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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Exploring the Mind: Multiple Perspectives on Decision Making

Thursday, April 22, 2004

Davis, California

An Opening Event of the Center for Mind and Brain at UC Davis

Organizer: Silvia Bunge

Speakers include:
Antoine Bechara, University of Iowa
Gregory Berns, Emory University & Georgia Institute of Technology;
Silvia Bunge, UC Davis
Cameron Carter, UC Davis
Jochen Ditterich, UC Davis;
Randy Gallistel, Rutgers University
Robert Huckfeldt, UC Davis
Kevin McCabe?, George Mason University
Barbara Mellers, UC Berkeley
Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, McLean? Hospital

The conference will take place shortly after the annual meeting of the
Cognitive Neuroscience Society.
Space is limited to 240 participants and is offered on a first come
first served basis.

For complete details and registration visit
http://www.cevs.ucdavis.edu/decision_making_conference

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SOCIAL COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE (SCN) SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM

Announcing a social cognitive neuroscience (SCN) satellite symposium to
take place in conjunction with the CNS annual meeting in San Francisco,
CA(April 18th to 20th). The symposium is will take place on Saturday
April 17th from 9:30am to 4:30 p.m., will include a lineup of speakers
presenting new research on self-perception/regulation, person perception
and social cognition, and will begin with an opening address from the
editor of the new social cognitive neuroscience section of the Journal
of Cognitive Neuroscience. A special invitation is extended to those who
have not yet conducted SCN research, but who would like to learn more
about the psychological and neural bases of social constructs. For a
complete list of speakers and contact information for the conference
co-organizers (Jennifer Beer, Jason Mitchell & Kevin Ochsner), please
visit: http://www.socialcogneuro.com/. Although registration is not
required to attend, potential attendees are encouraged to provide their
name and e-mail address at the web site. This information will be used
to create an e-mail list for future updates and details.
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International Conference on Working Memory (ICWM-2)
August 17-20, 2004 Kyoto, Japan

This is an open call for submission of posters and papers for the Second
International Conference on Working Memory (ICWM-2) to be held in
Kyoto, Japan from 17 to 20th, August 2004. This Conference follows on
from the highly successful International Conference on Working Memory
held in Cambridge, UK in 1994. We expect the Conference in Kyoto will
provide a special opportunity for high level and productive scientific
exchange
in all aspects of current working memory research. The conference will
involve a single session of about 40 oral presentations given by leading
international researchers on working memory, plus two poster sessions,
with the majority of the presentations as posters.

For more information, please see the website  
http://square.umin.ac.jp/jswm/
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ADAPTIVE REPRESENTATION AND CONTROL IN VISION
Center for Visual Science 24th Symposium
University of Rochester
June 18-20, 2004

This meeting will focus on the neural mechanisms responsible for the
integration of
perceptual processing and various cognitive factors related to the
animal's past experience
and motivational state. Traditionally, this forum has allowed close
interaction among the participants.
A limited number of travel awards and fellowship will be provided for
graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
For further information and registration, please visit:
http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/symposium.html or contact Debbie Shannon,
debbie@cvs.rochester.edu <mailto:debbie@cvs.rochester.edu>;
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ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CONSCIOUSNESS (ASSC)

The ASSC William James Prize for Contributions to the Study of Consciousness

Each year one prize will be awarded for an outstanding published
contribution to the empirical or philosophical study of consciousness
by a graduate student or postdoctoral scholar/researcher within 5 years
of receiving a PhD? or other advanced degree.

The prize consists of:  a) An award of $1000 (USD),  b) Invitation to
address an ASSC meeting (Travel, accommodation, and registration paid by
ASSC),  c) Lifetime membership in ASSC.

Nominations, including self nominations, should be sent to Phil Merikle,
Chair, ASSC Prize Committee (pmerikle@uwaterloo.ca
<mailto:pmerikle@uwaterloo.ca>;).  The nomination
letter should include a brief statement as to why the contribution is
outstanding, and for co-authored publications, there should be a statement
describing the nominee's role.  To be considered, the contribution must be
published or accepted for publication.  An electronic copy of the
contribution should be attached to the nomination letter.

Prize Committee:
Ned Block, New York University
Christof Koch, California Institute of Technology.
Phil Merikle, University of Waterloo
Petra Stoerig, Henrich-Heine University D?sseldorf

Deadline for submission of nominations is April 1, 2004
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Scientific Approaches to Youth Violence Prevention

A New York Academy of Sciences Conference

April 24-26, 2004 , New York City

Organizers: 

John Devine , Center for Social and Emotional Education, New York, New
York; James Gilligan, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia;  Klaus
A. Miczek, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts;  Donald Pfaff, The
Rockefeller University, New York, New York;  Rashid Shaikh, New York
Academy of Sciences, New York, New York

T he purpose of this symposium will be to summarize and assess the
current state of knowledge about strategies to prevent youth violence.
By focusing on violence committed by and upon youth (adolescents and
young adults), we hope to emphasize the importance of preventive, as
opposed to merely retributive approaches to the problem.  The symposium
will present violence as a problem in public health and preventive
medicine, rather than as a moral or legal problem.

Contact for meeting and registration details:

T:   212.838.0230 x 324                         

E:   conference@nyas.org <mailto:conference@nyas.org>;

W: http://www.nyas.org/calendar/cal_details.cfm?ItemID=709

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Summer Institute In Cognitive Neuroscience
At Dartmouth College
June 28 - July 9, 2004

The 17th annual Summer Institute will be held at Dartmouth College,
Hanover, New Hampshire, from June 28 through July 9, 2004. The two-week
course will examine how information about brain structure and function
interacts with issues in cognitive sciences and how approaches in
cognitive science apply to other forms of neuroscience research. This
year issues in CONCEPTS, ACTIONS and INTENTIONS will be studied. A
distinguished faculty will lecture on current topics. Laboratories and
demonstrations will provide practical experience with methods in anatomy
and functional imaging and their application to issues in cognitive
neuroscience. Applications are invited from beginning and established
researchers. The Institute provides room, partial board, and limited
support for travel.  This year's Institute Directors are Alfonso
Caramazza, Giacomo Rizzolatti and Michael S. Gazzaniga. For more
information and how to apply please see: 
http://ccn.dartmouth.edu/summer.html ;   APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
FEBRUARY 6, 2004.
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Request for Proposals

Young Investigator Awards

Pilot Research Awards

The Cure Autism Now foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to
funding biomedical research towards the discovery of effective
treatments and a cure for autism and related disorders. We solicit
proposals that advance the state of knowledge in critical areas of
autism, from basic research to clinical applications. Our goal is to
support outstanding projects that involve innovative approaches and the
application of cutting-edge technologies. Applications are encouraged
both from scientists already focusing on autism and from those new to
the field of autism. All proposals must have direct and immediate
relevance to autism and related disorders. Scientific disciplines
include, but are not limited to, animal models, biochemistry, cellular
physiology, clinical research, developmental neurobiology, environmental
factors, epidemiology, gastroenterology, genetics, immunology,
microbiology, molecular biology, neural plasticity,
neuroanatomy, neuroimaging, pathology, systems neuroscience, toxicology,
and virology.

Young Investigator Awards: Cure Autism Now seeks promising young
scientists to enter the field of autism research.  Applicants must be no
more than four years out of an M.D. or Ph.D. program and work under the
supervision of an established investigator. The mentor need not be
directly involved in autism research, but must provide a research
environment in which the young investigator can perform research with
direct relevance to autism. Funding is available at a maximum of $80,000
for two-year awards ($40,000 per year) in postdoctoral fellowship
support ($1,000/year may be used for conferences). Indirect costs are
not supported by Young Investigator Awards.

Pilot Research Awards: Cure Autism Now seeks to support established
investigators from within as well as outside of the field of autism.
Research proposals targeting promising hypotheses, using innovative
approaches and technologies are a priority. In addition, we encourage
studies focused on generating preliminary data or replication of
previous findings, leading to larger studies and federal funding. These
awards are available to investigators at any stage in their career.
Funding is available at a maximum of $120,000 for two-year awards
($60,000 per year).

Indirect costs are limited to 10%.

Principal investigators must have an academic and/or non-profit
institutional appointment. Only one application is allowed per
investigator or laboratory. Funding for year two is contingent upon a
mid-cycle report indicating satisfactory progress and availability of
funds. Letters of intent are due by March 1, 2004. CAN will
invite/decline full application submissions by April 16, 2004. Invited
full applications are due June 15, 2004. Awards are announced in
November 2004 and funded in February 2005. Guidelines and application
cover sheet are available at www.cureautismnow.org
<http://www.cureautismnow.org>;, by emailing research@cureautismnow.org
<mailto:research@cureautismnow.org>;, or by calling the Cure Autism Now
foundation at 1-888-8AUTISM. Electronic submission is required unless
otherwise arranged. Please see our website for additional funding
opportunities regarding Treatment-Related Awards, Innovative Technology
for Autism Awards, and Autism Biomaterials Awards from the Autism
Genetic Resource Exchange, www.agre.org <http://www.agre.org>;

Deadlines

Letter of Intent:
March 1, 2004

Decision to invite
Full Application: April 16, 2004

Full Applications due:June 15, 2004
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Meeting Announcement - Call for Papers
Tenth National/International Professional Conference on Williams Syndrome
July 25 & 26, 2004
Hosted by the Williams Syndrome Association

The Professional Conference on Williams Syndrome (WS) will feature
keynote speakers as well as platform and poster presentations on a
variety of topics relating to Williams syndrome.    We are particularly
interested in receiving abstracts on the following topics: molecular
genetics of WS; genotype-phenotype correlations; natural history and
medical management; brain structure and neuroimaging;behavioral and
psychiatric issues; language and cognition; developmental/vocational
assessments and interventions. To receive  the meeting announcement and
call for papers, please contact: Teresa F. Doyle, PhD?, Laboratory for
Cognitive Neuroscience, The Salk Institute, doyle@lcn.salk.edu
<mailto:doyle@lcn.salk.edu>;, (858) 453-4100, ext 1662.  Abstract
submission deadline is March 26, 2004.
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III Positions Available
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Assistant or Associate Professor Faculty Position.  Brown University?s
interdepartmental Brain Science Program (http://brainscience.brown.edu)
seeks a faculty member with experience in MRI physics and neuroscience

research interests for a tenured/tenure-track position in its
Neuroscience or Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology and Biotechnology
departments, Brown Medical School. The University has committed
substantial resources to MRI research. Candidates should have a Ph.D.
and/or M.D., at least two years of post-doctoral experience, and a
record of excellence in MRI research.  Appropriate fields of study
include MR pulse sequence development to enhance CNS structural,
functional and spectroscopic research, and using MRI to
investigate brain function. The successful candidate will participate in
directing the Brown MRI Research Facility, and must be qualified to
develop an externally funded MRI research program and contribute to the
educational and training missions of Brown University at the
undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels.

Send CV, research and teaching statements, and 3 (Assistant) or 5
(Associate) reference letters to: Dr. Jerome N. Sanes, MRI Search,
Department of Neuroscience, Brown Medical School, Box 1953, Providence,
RI 02912.  Application deadline of March 15, 2004.

Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
Educator.
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SABBATICAL REPLACEMENT: Washington College anticipates a full-time position
for the fall semester of 2004 for an individual with a Ph.D. or ABD in
cognition, development or cognitive neuroscience.  Candidates with teaching
interests or areas of expertise that compliment our program are encouraged
to apply.  The undergraduate program offers a psychology degree as well as
concentrations in clinical/counseling and behavioral neuroscience.
Laboratory facilities include a topographic EEG lab, eye-tracking lab and
an e-prime lab.  Applications including official graduate transcripts,
curriculum vitae, and a letter describing the candidate's professional
expertise and teaching interests, as well as letters from three references,
should be sent to Dr. Michael Kerchner, Chair, Psychology Department,
Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620; 410
778-7730, mkerchner2@washcoll.edu <mailto:mkerchner2@washcoll.edu>;;
http://catalog.washcoll.edu/_psyc.html;.
We will begin reviewing applications in February and continue until the
position is filled. Washington College is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
http://www.washcoll.edu.
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One year Research Associate position available.

University of Oxford Phonetics Laboratory.

*Research Associate (RS1A: salary range ?18,265-27,339 p.a.) *

A Research Associate is required to work on two interdisciplinary
experiments studying human language. We seek applicants with practical
experience involving human subjects and prefer a higher degree in
experimental psychology, physiology, or an experimental subfield of
linguistics.   Mathematics, data management and software skills will be
advantageous.

One experiment is a study of mimicry, involving  audio prompts and audio
recording; the other involves magnetic resonance imaging of speech
production.

The principal duties will be:
i) Recruiting and managing subjects, ii) conducting the mimicry
experiment and assisting with the MRI experiment, iii) data collection,
documentation and management, and iv) assisting with the data
analysis.   There will also be opportunities to contribute to scientific
publications.

<http://www.phon.ox.ac.uk/MRImimicFPs.htm>;

The closing date for applications is 23 February 2004.

Informal inquiries to Greg Kochanski or John Coleman,
greg.kochanski@phon.ox.ac.uk <mailto:greg.kochanski@phon.ox.ac.uk>; or
john.coleman@phon.ox.ac.uk <mailto:john.coleman@phon.ox.ac.uk>; .

For full details on the application, see the Further Particulars
page, http://www.phon.ox.ac.uk/MRImimicFPs.htm .

The full advertisement can be found at http://www.phon.ox.ac.uk/Advert.htm .

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Post-doctoral Research Fellowship 

Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience laboratory, Indiana University ,
Department of Psychology

This is an excellent opportunity for those pursuing research careers
that combine clinical, cognitive, and neural sciences. A primary focus
of the lab is on understanding the role of fronto-striatal circuits in
cognition and social function. Current projects include investigations
of decision making in drug abuse, cognition in presymptomatic
Huntington's disease, cognition and behavioral changes in Parkinson's
disease and Huntington's disease, and social cognition and emotional
processing in autistic spectrum disorders. Interdisciplinary research
methods include neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, brain imaging,
psychophysiology, and mathematical modeling. Please contact Julie C.
Stout, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Indiana University , Bloomington
, Indiana ; (812) 855-7608, jcstout@indiana.edu
<mailto:jcstout@indiana.edu>;. For information about the lab:
www.indiana.edu/~ccns/ <http://www.indiana.edu/%7Eccns/>; or information
about the department: www.indiana.edu/~psych/
<http://www.indiana.edu/%7Epsych/>;
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Post-Doctoral Position Available

Georgetown University

Summary: Post-doctoral fellowship in developmental cognitive
neuroscience at Georgetown University.

A post-doctoral position is available immediately at
Georgetown University, Washington DC on a NIMH funded
grant that investigates Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) by integrating neuroimaging and genetic analyses. The
fellow will be involved in studies using fMRI to image response
to stimulant medication during performance of executive
function tasks in healthy and ADHD children. The fellow will
also be able to initiate his/her own research projects and will
have opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
including pediatric neurologists, neuropsychologists,
psychiatrists, fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate
research assistants. Experience in either clinical evaluation/
diagnosis of ADHD OR with fMRI is preferred but not
necessary. To apply for this position, please send a letter
describing research interests and experience, curriculum vita,
and three letters of recommendation.

Contact:  Chandan Vaidya, Ph.D.

                Department of Psychology

               306E White-Gravenor

               Georgetown University

               Washington, DC 20057

               (202) 687-4274.

               cjv2@georgetown.edu <mailto:cjv2@georgetown.edu>;

 http://www.georgetown.edu/research/vaidyalab/index.html

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Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Rochester

A postdoctoral position is available to study the neural basis of
reinforcement learning and decision-making in primates using a
multielectrode recording system. The candidate will join a large
multidisciplinary group of researchers in brain and cognitive sciences.
Experience in neurophysiological recording and computer programming would
be desirable. Send CV, a statement of research interests, and 3 reference
letters to Daeyeol Lee, Ph.D., Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences,
Univ. of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627.  URL:
www.bcs.rochester.edu/~dlee <http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/%7Edlee>;.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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POSTDOCTORAL TRAINEESHIPS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. The University Of
Minnesota, Institute Of Child Development. Applications are invited for
two, 2-year traineeships. Positions are contingent on non-competing
continuation of an NIMH training grant. Specialized training is available in
developmental affective and cognitive neuroscience; developmental
psychopathology; and cognitive, language, perceptual, social, and emotional
development. Preference given to applicants trained in related
disciplines for
one position and to developmental psychologists for the other.
Qualifications
include training and experience in behavioral sciences, strength in research
methods, and promise as research scholars. Starting date is August 30,
2004. The NIMH stipend is based on the number of years since
award of the Ph.D. Doctoral degree must be completed by the time of
appointment. Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent
resident. Submit curriculum vita, statement of research interests, graduate
transcripts, three letters of reference, and samples of published and
unpublished theoretical and empirical work to: Dr. Patricia J. Bauer,
Postdoctoral Training Program, Institute of Child Development, 51 East
River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0345. Application review begins
2/28/04. Positions open until filled. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer, compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For additional
information, please see our website: http://icd.coled.umn.edu/

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Post-doctoral Position Available: The University of Pennsylvania

Applications are being accepted for post-doctoral fellows interested in the
neural basis of space, language and thought.  The position will start  in
the summer of 2004.  Post-doctoral fellows can conduct functional
neuroimaging, patient-based and TMS research as well be involved in
activities of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience.  Experience with
imaging or lesion-based cognitive neuroscience is desirable, but not
necessary.  Please send a statement of interest, CV and 2 letters of
reference to: Anjan Chatterjee (anjan@mail.med.upenn.edu
<mailto:anjan@mail.med.upenn.edu>;), Department of
Neurology, 3 West Gates, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215)
662-4265.

http://ccn.upenn.edu/people/anjan.html

http://ccn.upenn.edu/people/anjan_lab.html

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Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Infancy Studies Laboratory, Center for Molecular and Behavioral
Neuroscience, Rutgers University

A two-year position, available immediately, for participation in a
collaborative longitudinal research project examining normative brain
development in children from 3-60 months using structural Magnetic
Resonance Imaging, event-related potentials (dense-array EEG/ERPs) and
behavioral measures. An outstanding opportunity to work with a group of
scientists developing innovative scanning techniques for normally
developing, non-sedated infants.  Imaging includes a noninvasive
technique to examine cerebral blood flow called Arterial Spin labeling. 
Experience with ERPs helpful and familiarity with infant brain
development and behavioral information processing paradigms a plus.
Training opportunities include experience with state-of-the-art scanning
techniques and structural MRI analysis, EEG/ERP data analysis,  and
training in behavioral research measures of language, cognition and
social development.  A Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience or related
disciplines is required.

The Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience is in northern NJ,
25 minutes from Manhattan. Competitive salary and benefits.  Send CV and
cover letter to:

April A. Benasich Ph.D.
Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
197 University Avenue
Newark NJ  07102 USA
benasich@axon.rutgers.edu <mailto:benasich@axon.rutgers.edu>;
Phone (973) 353-1080 x3204
babylab.rutgers.edu
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF

MEMORY POST-DOCTORAL POSITION: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Research involves investigating the cognitive neuroscience of memory
through combined behavioral and functional imaging approaches.
Applications are especially encouraged from those with an interest in
using functional neuroimaging to study the brain networks subserving
encoding and retrieval processes in human memory.  Applicants should
have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or related field.  Previous
experience with functional neuroimaging is preferred but not
necessary.  Imaging resources include a 3T fMRI scanner. Send CV and a
brief statement of interest to: Dr. Lila Davachi
(lila.davachi@nyu.edu <mailto:lila.davachi@nyu.edu>;),
Department of Psychology, New York University, 8th Floor, 6 Washington
Place, NY, NY 10003.
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW POSITION

University of Notre Dame

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship in the
Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at
the University of Notre Dame. The lab employs behavioral and
electrophysiological measures to investigate aspects of cognitive
control and prospective memory in healthy younger and older adults. The
ideal candidate will have previous research experience in high level
attention, memory, cognitive aging, or electrophysiology. The
fellowship is for two years, with a negotiable starting date. It offers
a stipend of $30,000 per year, with additional funds available for
adjunct teaching. Applications will be considered until the position is
filled. Candidates should send a vita, a statement of research
interests and names of three references to Dr. Robert West, Department
of Psychology, 118 Haggar Hall, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame,
IN 46556-5636 (FAX: 574-631-8883). Inquiries may be made to
west.19@nd.edu <mailto:west.19@nd.edu>;.
The University of Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Educator, and Employer that has a strong institutional
commitment to racial, cultural and gender diversity.
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University of Pittsburgh LRDC Post-Doctoral Position

A two-year post-doc position in the Reading and Language Laboratories at
the Learning Research and Development Center will be available beginning
in September 2004 to work on cognitive-behavioral and cognitive
neuroscience research on reading. Current projects include adult
learning of Chinese, and word processing, vocabulary, and comprehension
in English. A PhD? in cognitive psychology or a related field is
required. Experience in ERP (especially) or fMRI procedures is
desirable. On-going projects can be seen at
http://www.pitt.edu/~perfetti/Charles-Perfetti.htm
<http://www.pitt.edu/%7Eperfetti/Charles-Perfetti.htm>;. Send materials
(CV and references) to Charles Perfetti, University Professor of
Psychology, LRDC, University of Pittsburgh 15260 by April 1. Informal
queries can be directed to Perfetti@pitt.edu <mailto:Perfetti@pitt.edu>;.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of under-represented minority groups are
especially encouraged to apply.
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Available Immediately: Post-doctoral research position, Harvard Medical
School, Massachusetts General Hospital (HMS/MIT/Martinos Center for
Biomedical Imaging).  Candidate will perform recording and analyzing
data from fMRI, EEG and MEG. The studies will also combine data
collection.  Projects relate to investigations of the reward system,
pain and self-control. Work should include normative studies and will be
done in collaboration with researchers at the MIT.  Environment is
stimulating and challenging. The ideal candidate will have received a
recent PhD? in Neuroscience, medical physics, physics, biomedical or
electrical engineering. Candidates will be expected to make at least a
two-year commitment. Qualified candidates:  please e-mail CV to Itzhak
Aharon ( gingi@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu <mailto:gingi@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu>; ).
Funding will be from an NIH training grant and therefore candidate must
be US citizens or green card holders.
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Full-time RA needed for cognitive neuroscience studies of working memory and
attention (please see www.amishi.com <http://www.amishi.com>; for more
information). Assist in
functional MRI, ERP, and behavioral data acquisition and analysis.Background
in cognitive science and/or ERPs, neuroimaging helpful but not required.
Applicants should have strong computer and managerial skills; programming
experience is a plus. One-year commitment required; longer advantageous.
Applications reviewed immediately; accepted until position is filled.
Position to begin July 2004. Please send CV and 3 references to Dr. Amishi
Jha(apjha@psych.upenn.edu <mailto:apjha@psych.upenn.edu>;).
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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
<mailto:sschill@psych.upenn.edu>;; http://www.psych.upenn.edu/~sschill
<http://www.psych.upenn.edu/%7Esschill>;
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR FUNCTIONAL MRI STUDIES
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL/MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL/BRIGHAM AND
WOMEN'S 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 2004. Please
send CV and the e-mail addresses of 2 references to Reisa Sperling,
M.D.  (reisa@rics.bwh.harvard.edu <mailto:reisa@rics.bwh.harvard.edu>;)

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    Exploring the Mind: Multiple Perspectives on Decision Making
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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Exploring the Mind: Multiple Perspectives on Decision Making

Thursday, April 22, 2004
Davis , California

An Opening Event of the Center for Mind and Brain at UC Davis

Organizer: Silvia Bunge

Speakers:
Antoine Bechara, University of Iowa
Gregory Berns, Emory University & Georgia Institute of Technology
Silvia Bunge , UC Davis
Cameron Carter, UC Davis
Jochen Ditterich, UC Davis
Randy Gallistel, Rutgers University
Steven Grant, National Institute of Drug Abuse
Robert Huckfeldt, UC Davis
Kevin McCabe?, George Mason University
Barbara Mellers, UC Berkeley
Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, McLean? Hospital

The conference will take place shortly after the annual meeting of the
Cognitive Neuroscience Society .

Space is limited to 240 participants and is offered on a first come
first served basis.

For complete details and registration visit
http://www.cevs.ucdavis.edu/decision_making_conference