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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
I Welcome to the Newsletter
II Society News
III Announcements/Conferences
IV Positions Available
-Faculty
-Postdoctoral
-Research Assistants
-Graduate Students
V Of Interest
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I. WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
This newsletter is intended for CNS members only. It is a monthly
newsletter designed to update its members on events, job opportunities,
and related information in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. The
Newsletter is emailed monthly to all current members. Membership and
contact information can be updated by logging into member's account. For
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II. SOCIETY NEWS
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*The Cognitive Neuroscience of Mind: A Tribute to Michael Gazzaniga -- A
Satellite Symposium of the 2008 Cognitive Neuroscience Society Meeting
in San Francisco, California
When: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Where: Hyatt Regency Embarcadero Hotel, San Francisco, CA
To register please see:
http://www.cnsmeeting.org/gazzaniga.htm
This daylong satellite symposium of the annual meeting of the Cognitive
Neuroscience Society is planned to honor the scientific contributions of
Michael S. Gazzaniga.
A superb line-up of distinguished speakers will provide a special view
on cognitive neuroscience with an eye towards Mike's influential work in
the field. This public symposium will be held at the conference hotel
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on April 12, 2008.
Featured speakers include: Stephen Kosslyn, Harvard University; Steven
Hillyard, University of California, San Diego; Joseph LeDoux?, New York
University; Endel Tulving, Rotman Research Institute; Elisabetta
Ladavas, University of Bologna; Michael Posner, University of Oregon;
Steven Pinker, Harvard University; Colin Blakemore, University of Oxford.
CNS Reception to follow the symposium
Limited Seating Remains
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III ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES/Technical Assistance/Funding Opportunities
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fMRI Image Acquisition and Analyses Course (SPM5 and ICA) (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Course Annoucement, psychology and neuroscience, The Mind Research Network and the University of New Mexico
The Mind Research Network (Mind) and the University of New Mexico
(UNM) are pleased to announce the upcoming fMRI Image Acquisition and
Analyses Course to be held February 4th-6th, 2008 at the Mind Institute
on the UNM campus. This meeting is being held just prior to the
Society for Personality and Social Psychology meeting in Albuquerque.
This course will cover Statistical Parametric Mapping 5 (SPM5 and
relevant SPM2 issues).
The course faculty include Drs. Kent Kiehl and Vince Calhoun of
the Mind and UNM, and Tor Wager of Columbia University. The course will
cover experimental design, image acquisition, image preprocessing, and
analysis using the general linear model as well as Independent
Component Analyses (ICA) of functional magnetic resonance imaging
(fMRI) data. The course is designed for fMRI researchers who range from
beginning to intermediate skill levels. Participants in the course are
strongly encouraged to bring laptops with Matlab 7 (or higher)
installed. SPM, custom code and toolboxes will be installed on the
laptops during the beginning of the course. In addition, following the
lectures, participants will be trained to analyze example fMRI data on
their laptops using SPM5, the Group ICA of fMRI Toolbox (GIFT), and
related SPM toolboxes, such as statistical nonparametric mapping
(SnPM?). The course will be small, having only 30-40 students with many
opportunities to work closely wit
h the faculty. For more information and to register for the course please see: http://www.mrn.org/latest/the-mrn-fmri-course.html CME credits will be provided.
If you have any questions, please email Kent Kiehl (kkiehl@unm.edu).
Note that this course was formerly known as the Yale University and
Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center fMRI Image Acquisition and
Analyses Course.
Contact Information:
Dr. Kent A. Kiehl
1101 Yale Blvd NE
The MIND Institute
Albuquerque, NM 87131
kkiehl@unm.edu
www.mrn.org
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Rovereto Workshop on Concepts, Actions, and Objects (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, , University of Trento
The second annual Rovereto workshop on Concepts, Actions, and
Objects: Functional and Neural Perspectives will take place April
24th-27th, 2008.
The deadline for submitting an abstract for poster presentation is February 4th, 2008. Please see the workshop webpage (http://www.cimec.unitn.it/events/caos/08/) for more information and to submit an abstract for a poster presentation.
The speakers at this year's workshop will be: Amir Amedi, Judy
DeLoache?, Scott Frey, Marc Jeannerod, Nikos Logothetis, Giacomo
Rizzolatti, Elizabeth Spelke, and Sharon Thompson-Schill.
The goal of the workshop in Rovereto is to provide a unique forum
for researchers from a range of perspectives who are interested in
Concepts, Actions, and Objects to come together to discuss their
research and develop new directions and collaborations.
Organizing Committee,
Alfonso Caramazza
Mel Goodale
Brad Mahon
Alex Martin
caos@unitn.it
Contact Information:
Brad Mahon
Center for Mind/Brain Sciences
University of Trento, Rovereto
Palazzo Fedrigotti -- Corso Bettini 31
I-38068-Rovereto, Italy
caos@unitn.it
http://www.cimec.unitn.it/events/caos/08/
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2008 NeuroPsychoEconomics? Conference (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Neuroeconomics, neuromarketing, and neurofinance - Advancing, Association for NeuroPsychoEconomics?
2008 Call for papers
Please be invited to submit a paper to the 2008
NeuroPsychoEconomics? Conference in Munich, Germany. The conference will
he held from October 9-10, 2008 at the Platzl Hotel, in Munich's
Historic Old Town (Sparkassenstrasse 10, Munich, Germany 80331).
Deadline for submissions is July 15, 2008.
The conference theme of 2008 is:
"Neuroeconomics, neuromarketing, and neurofinance - Advancing our understanding of decision making processes"
Manuscripts should combine concepts from neuroscience and/or
psychology with problems of business and economics. Topics may include
(but are not restricted to):
. Application of concepts and methods from neuroscience and/or
psychology in solving business and economics problems (e.g., marketing,
behavioral finance, organization science, management, and decision
science)
. Analysis of interpersonal behavior (e.g., relationships between
customer-supplier, supervisor-subordinate, and/or investor-firm) with
the means of neuroscience and/or psychology
. Discussion of ethical and legal issues at the interface of psychology, neuroscience, and business and economics research
. Evaluation of the state of the field of research in neuroeconomics
. Presentation of state-of-the-art techniques for solving neuroeconomic problems
Empirical as well as conceptual manuscripts are welcome.
Manuscripts can be written in English or German. The conference
language will be English. Manuscripts submitted for the conference must
not currently be under review, accepted for publication, or published
elsewhere.
More information at http://www.jnpe.org
Contact Information:
Klaus-Juergen Jeske
Emil-Riedel-Str. 11
D-80538 München
Germany
jeske@neuropsychoeconomics.org
http://www.jnpe.org
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30TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE COGNITIVE SCIENCE SOCIETY (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Cognitive Science Society is pleased to announce its 30th Annual
Conference. The Society brings together researchers from many fields
that hold a common goal: understanding the nature of the human mind.
The Society promotes scientific exchange among researchers in
disciplines comprising the field of Cognitive Science, including
Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Anthropology, Psychology,
Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Education. The 30th Annual Conference
will feature two plenary speakers, David C. Plaut (Carnegie Mellon),
and Linda B. Smith (Indiana University). In addition, we will announce
the 2008 Rumelhart Prize winner. This year we will celebrate the 30th
anniversary of the Cognitive Science Society. The Annual Conference
will also include paper symposia, poster sessions, and tutorial
workshops.
The 30th Annual Conference will be held on July 23-26, 2008 in
Washington, DC. Washington is the nation's capital and the home of an
extraordinary number of historical monuments, the Smithsonian
Institute, and numerous museums for the arts and the natural sciences.
In addition Washington, DC is host to some of the finest restaurants
and night clubs in the world. This year's location, the Omni Shoreham
Hotel, is a four-diamond hotel, and is itself a historical landmark.
The hotel is nestled on 11 acres in picturesque Rock Creek Park, a
short walk from the National Zoo, home to the Giant Pandas, as well as
activities and sights for people of all ages.
The submission deadline is February 1, 2007. For more information, visit the conference website at: http://www.cognitivesciencesociety.org/cogsci.html.
Contact Information:
http://www.cognitivesciencesociety.org/cogsci.html
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Social & Affective Neuroscience Conference: June 6-8, 2008 (Conference/Symposium/Event)
3rd CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
SOCIAL & AFFECTIVE NEUROSCIENCE CONFERENCE
June 6-8, 2008
Westin Copley Place, Boston
Conference website: http://www.wjh.harvard.edu/~mitchell/SAN/
Please consider submitting an abstract for a paper or poster
presentation at the 2nd annual Social & Affective Neuroscience
conference, which will take place Friday, June 6th through Sunday June
8th, 2008 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA. This conference
follows up on the very successful meeting organized by Jennifer Beer
last May in Austin, and is something we plan to make an annual event.
This year's two keynote speaker will be Tom Insel, director of the
National Institute of Mental Health and Chris Frith of University
College London. Additional speakers include Marcia Johnson and Read
Montague.
The conference will focus on the neural systems supporting social
and affective processes, including (but not limited to) SOCIAL
COGNITION (e.g., self-perception and person-perception), EMOTION,
MOTIVATION, ECONOMIC DECISION-MAKING, ALTRUISM, and REWARD/PUNISHMENT.
Submissions are encouraged from researchers working on human and
non-human models with any of the tools of neuroscience (e.g., fMRI/PET,
EEG/ERP, TMS, intracellular recording, neuropsychological patients,
etc.).
Submissions for talks and posters are invited until January 30,
2008. Please send the form available from the conference website.
Contact Information:
Jason Mitchell
Dept of Psychology
Harvard Univ
William James Hall 33 Kirkland Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
jmitchel@wjh.harvard.edu
http://www.wjh.harvard.edu/~mitchell/SAN/
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FACULTY POSITIONS
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, LANGUAGE SCI, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (Faculty
Position)
Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences, Purdue University
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue
University invites applications for an Assistant Professor who will
pursue an active research program in the area of autism spectrum
disorders. This position is a permanent tenure track 10-month
appointment available Fall 2008. Ph.D. required. Numerous
opportunities are available for interdisciplinary collaboration in
neurosciences, linguistics, education or psychological sciences. There
is also support infrastructure for developmental research, with NIH and
NSF funded faculty in infant speech perception and production, language
and speech development and disorders, attention, and neuroimaging.
Purdue boasts a top ranked clinical program with a rich pediatric
population. Teaching duties include undergraduate and graduate courses
in developmental language disorders and related areas. To be assured
of full consideration, complete applications should be received by
January 4, 2008. However, applications
will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. A
curriculum vitae, letter of application, selected publications/papers,
and three letters of recommendation that address the applicant's
potential abilities in both research and teaching should be sent.
Purdue is an equal access/equal opportuniy employer fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce.
Contact Information:
Jane Fenters, Administrative Assistant to the Head
Purdue University, Speech, Langauge, & Hearing Sciences, Heavilon Hall, 500 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2038
jfenters@purdue.edu
http://www.cla.purdue.edu/academic/slhs
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF VISUAL KNOWLEDGE: WHERE VISION MEE (Faculty Position)
Department of Psychology, Tufts University
Sponsored by Tufts University, the American Psychological Association, and the Charles
River Association for Memory
Dates: Thurs, May 29 - Sat, May 31, 2008
Location: Tufts University in Medford, MA
February 15, 2008: Deadline for poster abstract submission.
March 31, 2008: Deadline for early registration.
How can people interact appropriately with and understand the world they see around them?
Research suggests that prior knowledge about the world influences visual perception and cognition
at both conscious and non-conscious levels. Emerging research on the neural basis of visual
knowledge has begun to synthesize ideas from vision and learning and memory fields. A
group of twelve speakers has been carefully selected from the fields of Cognitive
Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Neurobiology, and Computational Modeling to discuss
vision and memory, two important fields of Psychology that have proceeded largely in
parallel. The goal of the conference is to enable interactions among cognitive
psychologists, cognitive neuroscientists, and computational modelers who study
vision, memory, and visual knowledge in humans and animals.
This conference will serve to facilitate not only the cross-pollination of ideas among scientists
in each field but also to promote the emergence of a new field of study focused on
the brain basis of visual knowledge that incorporates key ideas from the established research domains of vision and memory.
For more information about this conference, and to submit an abstract and register, please go to http://ase.tufts.edu/psychology/conference/
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DIRECTOR, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING RESEARCH CENTER (Faculty Position)
fMRI Research, , Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin seeks applications for an open-level faculty
appointment as Director of the Functional Imaging Research Center (FIRC).
Applicants may be appointed in any of several participating Departments,
including Biophysics, Neurology, Neurobiology, Psychiatry, or Radiology. The
MCW FIRC operates a world-class functional neuroimaging center comprising
two research dedicated human 3 Tesla MRI scanners, a 9.4 Tesla animal
scanner, a TMS lab, and an MRI-compatible EEG lab. A 7 Tesla human scanner
and MEG unit will be added in 2008, creating a complete, state-of-the-art
imaging infrastructure. Candidates for Director must have an established
record of high-quality research in functional neuroimaging, as well as
expertise in either fMRI technology development or human cognitive
neuroscience. The Director will maintain her/his own research program,
foster a collaborative environment that encourages advanced inter-
disciplinary research, and manage a team of FIRC scientists and staff who
support the imaging infrastructure. Other duties include working to expand
the FIRC through recruitment of new faculty and through new collaborations
with scientists from Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin--
Milwaukee and other regional academic institutions. Please send a CV, a
statement of research interests, and up to three articles as electronic
attachments to koutzen@mcw.edu or hard copies can be mailed to: FIRC
Director Search, c/o Karen Outzen, Functional Imaging Research Center, MEB
Room 4550, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road,
Milwaukee, WI, 53226. The Medical College of Wisconsin is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Review of applications will
begin on December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Karen Outzen
8701 Watertown Plank Road
MIlwaukee?, WI 53226
koutzen@mcw.edu
www.firc.mcw.edu
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Assistant/Associate Professor (Faculty Position)
Cognitive Science Department, Johns Hopkins University
The Department of Cognitive Science at Johns Hopkins University
seeks a faculty member with an exceptionally strong record of
conducting and directing cognitive research that makes substantive
contact with linguistic theory. The rank is open, although preference
will be given to either Assistant or Associate Professor appointments.
The ideal candidate will carry out theoretical and experimental work on
language representation, processing, and learning at multiple levels of
language structure (speech perception, phonology, syntax), and will
have the ability to conduct effective teaching, student supervision,
and collaboration in a formally-oriented, highly interdisciplinary
cognitive science environment.
Johns Hopkins University actively encourages interest from minorities and women.
Please send CV, research statement, and three letters of reference to the Cognitive Science Search Committee c/o
Peggy MacKenzie?
Cognitive Science Department
237 Krieger Hall
Johns Hopkins University
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
The Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action employer, Minorities, women, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled
veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information:
Peggy MacKenzie?
Room #237A Krieger Hall, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore MD 21218
mackenzie@cogsci.jhu.edu
http://www.cogsci.jhu.edu
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track (Faculty Position)
Human Research in Physiological or Biological Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
We request applications from psychologists focusing on human research investigating the
neural basis of cognition, perception, or emotion; psychophysiology; or other areas that
complement current faculty research. A doctoral degree is required by start date and
candidates with post doctoral research experience and teaching experience are preferred
Special consideration will be given to candidates with interests in health-related research.
The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active program of research capable
of external funding and to demonstrate excellence in teaching. Facilities are available for
researchers using EEG or ERP techniques. Course assignments may include graduate and
undergraduate courses in Introductory Psychology, a content oriented Research Methods
course, Biological Psychology, and courses in the candidate's area of specialization.
Ability to teach Psychopharmacology would be welcomed but is not required. To apply,
please submit curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing research interests, reprints
(preprints), and three letters of references.
Contact Information:
Office of the Dean, Arts & Sciences
University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300, ATTN:
Biological Psychology Search.
bhaimson@umassd.edu
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track (Faculty Position)
Health Psychology / Clinical Health Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
The area of specialization is open but might include health behavior change, social and
theoretical issues concerning health behaviors, interventions to reduce health-risk
behaviors and/or social policy. A doctoral degree is required by start date and candidates
with post doctoral research experience and teaching experience are preferred. Special
consideration will be given to candidates with experience in supervision of graduate
research in health areas and teaching experience in a Health Psychology graduate
program. The successful candidate is expected to develop an active program of research
capable of external funding and to demonstrate excellence in teaching. Course
assignments may include graduate and undergraduate courses in Introductory
Psychology, a content oriented Research Methods course, Health Psychology, and
courses in the candidate's area of specialization. Clinical candidates could also teach a
graduate psychopathology course. To apply, please submit curriculum vitae, a cover letter
describing research interests, reprints (preprints), and three letters of references.
Contact Information:
Office of the Dean, Arts & Sciences
University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300, ATTN: Health
Psychology Search
bhaimson@umassd.edu
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Dartmouth faculty position (Faculty Position)
Dartmouth College
The Neukom Institute for Computational Science at Dartmouth
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. The
Neukom Institute has as its primary missions the cultivation of
collaborative research between computational science and other
disciplines, as well as the education of future multidisciplinary
researchers in computational means for studying complex
information.
Particular attention will be given to applicants whose research
interests complement and augment our cross-disciplinary
strengths in computational neuroscience, computational
linguistics, cognitive science, computational perception, artificial
intelligence, machine learning, and robotics.
The successful applicant will become a faculty member of both the
Neukom Institute and an academic department (e.g.,
Psychological and Brain Sciences, Computer Science, Linguistics
and Cognitive Science, Mathematics, Education, Biology, or
others), and will participate in the graduate and undergraduate
missions of their department(s) as well as the interdisciplinary
research and training missions of the Institute, and will be
expected to develop and maintain a strong extramurally-funded
research program.
Complete applications consist of (a) a curriculum vitae, (b)
research and teaching statements, and (c) three letters of
recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching
ability.
We will begin screening applications on January 15, 2008 and will
continue until all available positions are filled.
With an even distribution of male and female students and over a
quarter of the undergraduate population members of minority
groups, Dartmouth is committed to diversity and encourages
applications from a broad spectrum of people including women,
persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.
Contact Information:
The Neukom Institute
Dartmouth College HB 6255
Hanover, NH 03755
Neukom.Institute@Dartmouth.edu
www.dartmouth.edu/~neukom
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Kobler Chair in Clinical Psychology (Faculty Position)
Child Neuropsychology, Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago, Department of Psychology, invites
applications for the Frank J. Kobler Chair in Clinical Psychology. The
preferred start date is fall 2008, although a later start date may be
negotiated. The Department of Psychology offers the baccalaureate
degree and doctoral programs in Clinical, Developmental, and Social
Psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise
in child or pediatric neuropsychology or developmental neuroscience,
who will contribute to the Department's strength in children and
adolescents. Candidates must have national prominence and a
distinguished record of research and scholarship.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of application
detailing experience and interests and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:
Frank J. Kobler Chair Search Committee, Department of Psychology,
Loyola University Chicago, 6525 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626.
Candidates must also register their application and submit an
electronic CV at www.careers.luc.edu.
For further information about Loyola University Chicago, consult: www.luc.edu.
Loyola University Chicago, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty.
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POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Brain Morphometry & Connectivity.
(Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory, M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California, Davis
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the
Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory, directed by Dr.
Tony J. Simon. The successful candidate will contribute structural
& diffusion tensor MRI image analysis expertise to ongoing NIH
funded projects on neurocognitive impairments and psychopathology in
children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. The position
offers an opportunity to develop new techniques and generate novel
results in collaboration with scientists in a leading imaging research
environment.
We seek candidates with strong computer science, medical image
processing or biomedical engineering skills, preferably with some
experience of human neuroimaging. For more information visit (http://cabil.mindinstitute.org) or contact Tony J. Simon Ph.D. by phone (916-703-0407) or email (tjsimon@ucdavis.edu) or email application (CV, Statement of Interests and 3 letters of references).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
Contact Information:
Tony J. Simon Ph.D.
M.I.N.D. Institute
2825 50th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
tjsimon@ucdavis.edu
http://cabil.mindinstitute.org
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Cognitive neuroscience of auditory perception (postdoc) (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group, Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology Department (Faculty of, University of Barcelona)
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research position in the Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group (www.ub.edu/brainlab)
at the Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology Department (Faculty of
Psychology) of University of Barcelona (Spain). The post is part of
BRAINGLOT, a Spanish Research Network on Bilingualism and Cognitive
Neuroscience (Consolider-Ingenio 2010 Scheme, Spanish Ministry of
Science and Education).
The project brings together the efforts of six research groups
integrating researchers from different scientific disciplines with the
common purpose of addressing the phenomenon of bilingualism. The
project is conceived with an open and multidisciplinary vocation, as
one of its major anchor points places the stress on the mutual
influence (both in terms of cognitive and neural processes) between
bilingualism and other functions such as auditory perception,
multisensory integration, and the executive control attention. The
position is to studying the neural mechanisms of the mismatch
negativity (MMN) evoked potential, from single unit recordings in rats
to computational modeling. Specifically, the successful candidate will
design, conduct, analyze and report EEG experiments, with access to
fMRI and MEG facilities also possible.
Candidates must have a completed PhD? and strong background in
cognitive neuroscience, general neuroscience, or cognitive psychology.
EEG experience and basic programming skills (e.g., Presentation,
E-prime, and Matlab) are essential.
The position is funded for three years, starting in spring 2008. Salary commensurate with experience.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a one-page motivation
letter, and copy of selected papers and the names of two persons that
can provide references to Carles Escera (cescera@ub.edu). Please, use this reference in the email subject: Application POS-BG-MMN.
Contact Information:
Carles Escera
cescera@ub.edu
www.ub.edu/brainlab
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, QUEENSLAND BRAIN INSTITUTE (Postdoctoral Position)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia,
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Cognitive
Neuroscience Laboratory, Queensland Brain Institute, Brisbane, Australia
(www.qbi.uq.edu.au), on a 3-year grant-funded project examining the
human mirror system and neural processes underlying the perception of
actions and gestures.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will play a leading role in designing,
implementing, conducting and writing-up experiments in close collaboration
with Prof Jason Mattingley, A/Prof Ross Cunnington and Dr Mark Williams.
Applicants must have a PhD? in psychology, neuroscience or a related area
and strong research experience in human cognitive neuroscience. Experience
in conducting research using fMRI, EEG, MEG, or TMS methods is essential.
Applicants with a record of publication in high-ranking peer-reviewed
journals will be particularly favoured.
The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory is one of the leading centres for
cognitive neuroscience research in Australia, founded jointly between the
Queensland Brain Institute and School of Psychology, University of
Queensland in January 2007. We have dedicated facilities for human
functional MRI (3 Tesla and 4 Tesla human MRI scanners), EEG (BioSemi? and
Neuroscan), and TMS, with research focusing on attention, action, and
executive functioning in normal populations, as well as in neurological and
neuropsychiatric conditions.
For a full position description and application procedure, see the QBI web
page (http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/Careers/3017648.pdf) or contact Ms Helen
Weir (h.weir@uq.edu.au).
Contact Information:
Ross Cunnington
r.cunnington@uq.edu.au
http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/Careers/3017648.pdf
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Postdoctoral Fellowship (cognition/imaging) (Postdoctoral Position)
SCI-lab, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia
Postdoctoral Fellowship (cognition/imaging) at the University of
British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. A postdoctoral position (1
year, extendable to 3 years) is available starting in April 2008
involving (1) cognitive neuropsychological investigations into the
cognitive underpinnings of delusions and hallucinations in
schizophrenia (2) fMRI investigations into the neural systems involved
in aspects of decision making, memory and cognitive control in healthy
subjects (3) fMRI investigations into how these neural systems are
compromised in schizophrenia (4) refinement of new techniques for
measuring neural connectivity using fMRI data. Requirements: Ph.D.
degree, a good understanding of the symptoms of schizophrenia,
publications in schizophrenia research, a good understanding of
multivariate statistics, experience with cognitive psychology,
fMRI experience. Contact: Interested applicants should email a CV,
links to research publications and a brief statement of research
interests to Todd S. Woodward, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department
of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Todd.S.Woodward@gmail.com
Contact Information:
Dr. Todd Woodward
Todd S. Woodward, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia
Todd.S.Woodward@gmail.com
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PhD? and Postdoctoral postions (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, German Primate Center,
The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Prof. Stefan Treue and the
Sensorimotor Group of Dr. Alexander Gail at the German Primate Center
(DPZ) in Göttingen, Germany, invite applications for PhD? and Postdoc
positions.
Research in our laboratories focuses on the neural basis of visual attention,
visual motion perception, sensorimotor processing, and neuroprosthetics. We
focus on extracellular recordings from primate cortex and human
psychophysics, but also use functional imaging and computational neural
modeling (www.dpz.eu/index.php?id=91) and www.dpz.eu/smg).
As part of the Center for System Neuroscience (CSN) and the Bernstein Center
for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN) we offer a stimulating, multi-
disciplinary research environment with a strong background in both,
experimental and computational neuroscience. Students can choose among
multiple PhD? programs of the Georg August University School of Science
(GAUSS).
We look for highly motivated students with a strong interest in system
neuroscience. A degree in neuroscience, physics, engineering, biology,
psychology, or related fields is required. Experience in programming is of
significant advantage. Postdoc applicants should have relevant experience in
system neuroscience research.
Applications should include a cover letter, short CV, list of publications,
university certificates, and names (incl. contact info) of 2-3 possible
references. Please send your application to application-cnl@dpz.eu
(preferably as PDF document).
The German Primate Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information:
Prof. Dr. Stefan Treue
Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
German Primate Center
Kellnerweg 4
37077 Göttingen
treue@gwdg.de
http://www.dpz.eu/index.php?id=91
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Brain Morphometry & Connectivity.
(Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory, M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California, Davis
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the
Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory, directed by Dr.
Tony J. Simon. The successful candidate will contribute structural
& diffusion tensor MRI image analysis expertise to ongoing NIH
funded projects on neurocognitive impairments and psychopathology in
children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. The position
offers an opportunity to develop new techniques and generate novel
results in collaboration with scientists in a leading imaging research
environment.
We seek candidates with strong computer science, medical image
processing or biomedical engineering skills, preferably with some
experience of human neuroimaging. For more information visit (http://cabil.mindinstitute.org) or contact Tony J. Simon Ph.D. by phone (916-703-0407) or email (tjsimon@ucdavis.edu) or email application (CV, Statement of Interests and 3 letters of references).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
Contact Information:
Tony J. Simon Ph.D.
M.I.N.D. Institute
2825 50th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
tjsimon@ucdavis.edu
http://cabil.mindinstitute.org
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Postdoctoral Research Position in Neurodevelopmental Disorde (Postdoctoral Position)
Neurocognitive Development Laboratory, Center for Mind and Brain and the M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California, Davis
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the
Neurocognitive Development Laboratory, directed by Dr. Susan M. Rivera.
The successful candidate will contribute structural &
functional MRI image analysis expertise to ongoing NIH funded projects
on cognitive impairments and psychopathology in children and adults
with neurodevelopmental disorders. The position offers an opportunity
to develop research questions and generate novel results in
collaboration with scientists in a leading imaging research
environment.
We seek candidates with strong functional imaging and/or cognitive
neuroscience training, Matlab programming expertise, strong drive and
the ability to work independently. For more information about ongoing
research projects visit (http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/labs/rivera/).
Candidates should submit an application (CV, Statement of Interests and contact information for three referees) to:
srivera@ucdavis.edu
or
Susan M. Rivera, Ph.D.
U.C. Davis Center for Mind and Brain
202 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA 95618
Contact Information:
Susan M. Rivera
202 Cousteau Place, Suite 250
Davis, CA 95618
srivera@ucdavis.edu
http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/labs/Rivera/
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, QUEENSLAND BRAIN INSTITUTE (Postdoctoral Position)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia,
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Cognitive
Neuroscience Laboratory, Queensland Brain Institute, Brisbane, Australia
(www.qbi.uq.edu.au), on a 3-year grant-funded project examining the
human mirror system and neural processes underlying the perception of
actions and gestures.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will play a leading role in designing,
implementing, conducting and writing-up experiments in close collaboration
with Prof Jason Mattingley, A/Prof Ross Cunnington and Dr Mark Williams.
Applicants must have a PhD? in psychology, neuroscience or a related area
and strong research experience in human cognitive neuroscience. Experience
in conducting research using fMRI, EEG, MEG, or TMS methods is essential.
Applicants with a record of publication in high-ranking peer-reviewed
journals will be particularly favoured.
The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory is one of the leading centres for
cognitive neuroscience research in Australia, founded jointly between the
Queensland Brain Institute and School of Psychology, University of
Queensland in January 2007. We have dedicated facilities for human
functional MRI (3 Tesla and 4 Tesla human MRI scanners), EEG (BioSemi? and
Neuroscan), and TMS, with research focusing on attention, action, and
executive functioning in normal populations, as well as in neurological and
neuropsychiatric conditions.
For a full position description and application procedure, see the QBI web
page (http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/Careers/3017648.pdf) or contact Ms Helen
Weir (h.weir@uq.edu.au).
Contact Information:
Ross Cunnington
r.cunnington@uq.edu.au
http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/Careers/3017648.pdf
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Language, Reading and Cognitive Neuroscience (Postdoctoral Position)
Language, Reading and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Department of Psychology , The University of Western Ontario
We are currently recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to join our
research team at the University of Western Ontario. The successful
applicant will join our group in studying the brain bases of language
and reading impairments in children, and speech and language processing
in adults. Research in our lab uses a variety of computational,
behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including connectionist
modeling, eyetracking, fMRI and ERP. We have access to a range of adult
and child participants including individuals with specific language
impairment, dyslexia and other neurological impairments. The LRCN lab
is also part of the UWO Centre for Brain and Mind, and has full access
to research dedicated MRI systems, multiple headmounted and remote
eyetracking systems, motion tracking systems, and TMS. The Centre has
also recently purchased 3T and 7T human imaging systems, which will
replace our existing 4T scanner in Spring, 2008.
Suitable candidates should have obtained a Ph.D. by the start
date and have some expertise in psycholinguistics. Preference will be
given to candidates with training in neuroimaging, child language
development and disorders, or connectionist modeling of cognitive
processes. The position is funded by a grant from the Canadian
Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) and may be held for up to two
years (subject to review after the first year, and ongoing funding
availability). Applications will be considered as they are received,
and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is flexible.
For more information about our laboratory, please see http://psychology.uwo.ca/lrcn. Informal inquiries can be sent to marcj@uwo.ca.
To apply, please forward via email your CV, a description of your
research experience and interests, and contact information of two
people who can provide academic references to:
Contact Information:
Marc Joanisse
Department of Psychology
The University of Western Ontario
London Ontario Canada
N6H 5P4
marcj@uwo.ca
http://psychology.uwo.ca/lrcn/
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(Postdoctoral Position)
Neuroscience of Attention and Perception Laboratory, Center for the Study of Brain, Mind & Behavior, Princeton University
The Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior at Princeton
University is seeking a postdoctoral research associate. This position
is available in the Neuroscience of Attention and Perception Laboratory
working for Sabine Kastner, Professor of Psychology.
Laboratory research is focused on the neuroscience of visual
perception and attention in humans and non-human primates using a
variety of methods including psychophysical measurements, functional
magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), transcranial magnetic stimulation
(TMS), and EEG recordings in humans and fMRI and single-cell physiology
in monkeys. More information can be found on the Kastner lab web site (www.princeton.edu/~napl).
The project will be aimed at single-cell recordings in the macaque
thalamus and will also provide training in monkey neuroimaging. Strong
background in animal physiology and cognitive or general neuroscience
is required. Prior experience in electrophysiological recordings in
non-human primates is essential. The position offers excellent
training in all aspects of neuroimaging and its combination with
electrophysiology in non-human primates and is ideally suited for
candidates seeking a career in cognitive or general neuroscience.
Candidates must have a completed Ph.D. and a strong background in
neurophysiology. Basic programming skills (e.g. fundamentals of C,
Unix, or Matlab) are essential. Salary commensurate with experience.
To apply please visit our website at http://jobs.princeton.edu , create an application and submit documents to req# 0700905 including a resume and 3 letters of recommendation.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies
with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For general
application information and how to self-identify, see http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm.
Contact Information:
http://jobs.princeton.edu
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POST-DOCTORAL POSITION (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Neuropsychology & Electrophysiology Lab, Neurology Research, VA Northern California Health Care System
VA-funded project to study the effects of traumatic brain injury
and stroke on executive control of cognition and emotion.
Multidisciplinary research environment for neuropsychological, ERP, and
DTI studies of the neural organization and dynamic interplay of
distributed regions that regulate responses to cognitive and
affective conflict. Opportunities for collaboration with investigators at the Martinez VA and the Center
for Mind and Brain (UC Davis). Available in January (pending release of funds), but start date flexible.
Contact Information:
Diane Swick
VA Northern California Health Care System
Dept. of Neurology (127)
150 Muir Rd.
Martinez, CA 94553
diane@ebire.org
http://biosci.ucdavis.edu/FacultyProfiles/NeuroGG/DisplayFacultyProfile.cfm?ResearcherID=1045
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POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION AVAILABLE (Postdoctoral Position)
INTERDISCIPLINARY AFFECTIVE SCIENCE LAB, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL , HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
A postdoctoral research position is available to study emotion and
perception. Research will be funded by an NIH Director's Pioneer Award
to Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett and will be conducted in collaboration with
Drs. Moshe Bar and Brad Dickerson.
Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience
or a related field (e.g., computational neuroscience), with a
conceptual background in any of the following: emotion, categorization
and conceptual processing, attention, and/or visual cognition. Strong
skills in statistical analysis and manuscript preparation are
essential. Experience with fMRI methods and data analytic techniques is
desirable.
Start date is flexible. Competitive salary and benefits will be commensurate with training and experience.
Review of applications is underway and will continue until the
positions are filled. Please send a cover letter, CV, one-page
statement of research, 1 published article, and 3 letters of
recommendation to: Lisa Feldman Barrett, c/o Eric Anderson, Department
of Psychology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill MA, 02467; eric.anderson.3@bc.edu.
Contact Information:
Eric Anderson
Department of Psychology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill MA, 02467
eric.anderson.3@bc.edu
http://www2.bc.edu/~barretli/
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Cognitive neuroscience of auditory perception (postdoc) (Postdoctoral Position)
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group, Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology Department (Faculty of, University of Barcelona
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research position in the Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group (www.ub.edu/brainlab)
at the Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology Department (Faculty of
Psychology) of University of Barcelona (Spain). The post is part of
BRAINGLOT, a Spanish Research Network on Bilingualism and Cognitive
Neuroscience (Consolider-Ingenio 2010 Scheme, Spanish Ministry of
Science and Education).
The project brings together the efforts of six research groups
integrating researchers from different scientific disciplines with the
common purpose of addressing the phenomenon of bilingualism. The
project is conceived with an open and multidisciplinary vocation, as
one of its major anchor points places the stress on the mutual
influence (both in terms of cognitive and neural processes) between
bilingualism and other functions such as auditory perception,
multisensory integration, and the executive control attention. The
position is to studying the neural mechanisms of the mismatch
negativity (MMN) evoked potential, from single unit recordings in rats
to computational modeling. Specifically, the successful candidate will
design, conduct, analyze and report EEG experiments, with access to
fMRI and MEG facilities also possible.
Candidates must have a completed PhD? and strong background in
cognitive neuroscience, general neuroscience, or cognitive psychology.
EEG experience and basic programming skills (e.g., Presentation,
E-prime, and Matlab) are essential.
The position is funded for three years, starting in spring 2008. Salary commensurate with experience.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a one-page motivation
letter, and copy of selected papers and the names of two persons that
can provide references to Carles Escera (cescera@ub.edu). Please, use this reference in the email subject: Application POS-BG-MMN.
Contact Information:
Carles Escera
cescera@ub.edu
www.ub.edu/brainlab
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Language Production and Neuroscience (Postdoctoral Position)
GRNC-SPPB, Parc Cientific de Barcelona, University of Barcelona
A postdoctoral position is available within a project addressing
the mutual influence (both in terms of cognitive and neural processes)
between bilingualism and other functions such as auditory perception,
multisensory integration, and the executive control attention.
The position is available to conduct electrophysiological (ERPs)
and/or brain imaging studies of language production in bilingual
individuals. Candidates must have a completed PhD? and strong background
in cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, cognitive psychology or
related fields. EEG experience and basic programming skills (e.g.,
Presentation, E-prime, and Matlab) are essential. Experience with brain
imaging techniques will be considered. The position is funded for three
years. More information is available at http://www.pcb.ub.es/homePCB/live/ct/p1548.asp
Contact Information:
Albert Costa
Edifici Docent
c/ Sta. Rosa, 39-57 4a planta
08950 Esplugues, Barcelona
acosta@ub.edu
http://www.pcb.ub.es/homePCB/live/ct/p1621.asp
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Research Assistant Positions Available (Research Assistant)
NINDS Cognitive Neuroscience Section, National Institutes of Neurological Diseases and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
NINDS Cognitive Neuroscience Section
Research Assistant Positions Available
Starting Date: July-August, 2008
We are seeking research assistants (RAs?) with a strong
interest in cognitive psychology, computer science, biomedical
engineering, or neuropsychological assessment and research with
humans. Exceptional candidates with other areas of interest (e.g.,
speech pathology; nursing) will be considered. The RA position will be
located at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Center
in Bethesda, Maryland. The Cognitive Neuroscience Section performs
clinical research in an effort to characterize the Functions of the
Human Prefrontal Cortex and the variables that determine Cognitive
Neuroplasticity using cognitive science and neuropsychological
methods. Both normal volunteer and patients with focal brain injuries
and dementias that affect the frontal lobes of the brain are being
studied.
The Cognitive Neuroscience Section RA position includes
tutorial training in neurobehavioral assessment and diagnostics,
full-time intensive experience in experimental and clinical
neuropsychological assessment, participation in clinical rounds and
seminar presentations, and the development of an original research
project. RA candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree but
are not expected to have doctoral training. In addition to testing
responsibilities, the incumbent is also responsible for some training
of students and new fellows, patient and normal volunteer contacts
including scheduling, logistics, database management, and execution of
Cognitive Neuroscience Section research guidelines.
Interested candidates should send a resume, statement of career
interests and objectives, and three letters of recommendation to:
Jordan Grafman, Ph.D., Chief
Cognitive Neuroscience Section
Medical Neurology Branch, NINDS, NIH
Building 10, Room 7D43
10 Center Drive; MSC 1440
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1440
Phone: 301-496-0220
FAX: 301-480-2909
E-Mail: grafmanj@ninds.nih.gov
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
Contact Information:
Jordan Grafman, Ph.D., Chief
Cognitive Neuroscience Section
Medical Neurology Branch, NINDS, NIH
Building 10, Room 7D43
10 Center Drive; MSC 1440
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1440
Phone: 301-496-0220
FAX: 301-480-2909
E-Mail: grafmanj@ninds.nih.gov
grafmanj@ninds.nih.gov
http://intra.ninds.nih.gov/Lab.asp?Org_ID=83
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RA/Lab Manager opening in Dr. David Whitney's lab @ UC Davis (Research Assistant)
Vision and Action Lab (Dr. David Whitney), Center for Mind and Brain, University of California, Davis
A full-time research assistant position is available in David
Whitney's lab to work on behavioral and fMRI studies of visual
perception and action. (http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/labs/Whitney)
Responsibilities include assisting with behavioral, fMRI, and
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) experiments, analyzing data,
lab maintenance and organization.
Strong computer skills are required; experience with Mac and PC
systems is recommended. Experience with computer programming (Matlab or
C/C++) is highly desirable. Statistics and/or signal processing are
also desirable. General knowledge in the areas of visual perception,
cognition, or neuroscience is recommended. BA/BS required.
This position offers excellent training for students who wish to
pursue a career in cognitive neuroscience or visual cognition. Start
date is flexible. A two-year commitment is requested. Salary and rank
will be commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send a CV, names of three references, and a statement of interest by email to: Liz Louie, eglouie@ucdavis.edu, or by snail-mail to: Whitney Lab, Center for Mind and Brain, UC Davis, 267 Cousteau Place, Davis, CA 95618.
Contact Information:
Liz Louie
267 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA 95618
eglouie@ucdavis.edu
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/labs/Whitney/vision-and-action-lab-dr-david-whitney
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT position in the Dolcos Lab (Research Assistant)
Affective, Cognitive, & Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory, Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience , University of Alberta
The laboratory of Dr. Florin Dolcos is hiring a full-time Research
Assistant to conduct studies investigating the impact of emotion on
cognitive functions. The successful candidate will assist with
collection and analysis of behavioral and fMRI data. Responsibilities
will also include recruiting research participants, maintaining
databases, as well as other general administrative duties.
Scanning will take place at the University of Alberta In Vivo NMR Centre (http://www.invivonmr.ualberta.ca/),
which is equipped with research dedicated 1.5, 3, and 4.7T scanners.
For specific details concerning the projects in the Dolcos Lab, please
contact Dr. Florin Dolcos (fdolcos@ualberta.ca) or visit: http://www.dolcoslab.med.ualberta.ca/
REQUIREMENTS: B.S. or B.A., preferably in psychology, neuroscience,
computer science, biomedical engineering, or related fields. Experience
with analysis of fMRI data, strong programming skills (e.g., MATLAB),
and excellent interpersonal skills are required; experience with
network administration and other administrative skills are a plus.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. A minimum of two years
commitment is required, contingent upon continuous funding.
Please send resume and cover letter to Dr. Florin Dolcos (fdolcos@ualberta.ca). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The start date will be Spring 2008.
Contact Information:
Dr. Florin Dolcos
Department of Psychiatry
1E1.01 Mackenzie Centre
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R7
Canada
fdolcos@ualberta.ca
http://dolcoslab.med.ualberta.ca/
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Full-Time Research Assistant (Research Assistant)
Stanford Memory Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Stanford University
The Stanford Memory Laboratory seeks a full-time Social Science
Research Assistant to contribute to the lab's functional neuroimaging
research program. Responsibilities will include coordinating essential
lab business, scheduling human subjects for participation in fMRI, EEG,
and TMS studies, and collaboratively conducting fMRI and EEG
investigations of human memory and cognitive control.
Qualifications: BA/BS required; a concentration in Cognitive
Neuroscience/Psychology desired. Previous research experience (>1
year) is highly recommended. Working knowledge of cognitive
neuroscience, neuroimaging and/or behavioral research methods, and
interest in neuroimaging technologies is preferred. Proficiency with
LINUX and Macintosh operating systems, and MATLAB is desirable. Strong
organizational and interpersonal skills are required. Preferred start
date between March 1, 2008 and July 1, 2008 (though some flexibility is
possible).
Please contact: Dr Anthony Wagner, awagner@stanford.edu.
http://www-psych.stanford.edu/~wagner/
Contact Information:
Anthony Wagner
450 Serra Mall, Jordan Hall
Bldg 420, Mail Code 2130
Stanford, CA 94305
awagner@stanford.edu
http://www-psych.stanford.edu/~wagner/
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Communication Sciences & Disorders PhD? Program (Graduate Student Position)
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University
Specialty Areas: Auditory Physiology/Neuroscience, Bilingualism, Cognitive
Neuroscience, Complex Systems, Language and Learning Science,
Psychoacoustics, Psycholinguistics, Speech Perception, Speech and
Swallowing Physiology, Neurolinguistics, Translational Research.
The Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and
Disorders at Northwestern University invites applicants for fully funded
(tuition + stipend) doctoral fellowships in interdisciplinary research in
communication sciences. As a founding department of the discipline of
communication sciences, our program consists of basic and translational/
clinical scientists performing cutting-edge research.
Some of the research questions being addressed by the faculty include:
1. Neural bases of reading and language development and disabilities
2. Neurobiology of language recovery in aphasia and other neural disorders
3. Biological bases and neural plasticity of speech and music
4. Mechanics and molecular genetics of the normal and impaired cochlear
5. Early conceptual and linguistic development, bilingualism, and specific
language impairment
6. Swallowing and vocal physiology and head and neck cancer
7. Computational modeling of language learning and language evolution
8. Speech (second language) and auditory perceptual learning and
rehabilitative audiology
The Department and University is equipped with state-of-the-art research
and clinical facilities, including MRI scanners, sound-attenuated chambers for
adult and infant testing, multidisciplinary clinics in human communication
and learning disorders, and equipment for electrophysiology and in-vitro
physiology recording, eye-tracking, tissue engineering, optical imaging,
super-computing, and genome sequencing and proteomics.
For more information on graduate study, research, and the application
process, visit us online: http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/csd/
Contact Information:
Cindy Coy
ccoy@northwestern.edu
http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/csd/
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Graduate Student Positions (MSc?/ PhD?) in CANADA (Graduate Student Position)
Dolcos Lab for Affective, Cognitive, & Clinical Neuroscience,
Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
The laboratory of Dr. Florin Dolcos accepts applications for
graduate studies on projects investigating the neural correlates of
affective-cognitive interactions in healthy and clinical groups, using
functional neuroimaging tools (e.g., fMRI, MRS).
PROJECTS in the Dolcos Lab focus on the following two main
directions: 1. BASIC RESEARCH investigating the neural mechanisms
underlying the impact of emotion on cognition in healthy groups. This
direction focuses on identifying the mechanisms that are responsible
for the enhancing (e.g., enhanced memory for emotional events) and the
impairing (e.g., enhanced susceptibility to emotional distraction)
effects of emotion on cognitive functions. 2. TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
investigating the role of individual differences in mediating the
impact of emotion on cognition. This direction focuses on identifying
the neural circuitry responsible for differential ability to
experience, regulate, and remember emotions associated with age-,
gender-, and personality-related differences, in both healthy and
clinical groups (e.g., mood and anxiety disorders). For specific
details concerning the projects, please contact Dr. Florin Dolcos (fdolcos@ualberta.ca) or visit: http://dolcoslab.med.ualberta.ca/
SCANNING takes place at the University of Alberta's In Vivo NMR Centre (http://www.invivonmr.ualberta.ca/), which is equipped with research dedicated 1.5T, 3T, and 4.7T scanners.
ADMSSION can be made through the Departments of Psychiatry (http://www.psychiatry.ualberta.ca/) or the Centre for Neuroscience (http://www.neuroscience.ualberta.ca/). Application instructions can be obtained from the Department of Psychiatry (gradstudies.psychiatry@ualberta.ca) and from the Centre for Neuroscience (neurosci@ualberta.ca).
Interested candidates are invited to send curriculum vitae,
relevant publications, and names of 2-3 referees to Dr. Florin Dolcos (fdolcos@ualberta.ca).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the positions (1-2) are filled. The start date will be Spring- Fall
2008.
Contact Information:
Dr. Florin Dolcos
Assistant Professor
Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
CANADA
Tel: 780-492-8657
fdolcos@ualberta.ca
http://www.dolcoslab.med.ualberta.ca/
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Bilingualism and Cognitive Neuroscience (Graduate Student Position)
GRNC-SPPB, Parc Cientific de Barcelona, University of Barcelona
Two predoctoral fellowshipts are available within a project
addressing the mutual influence (both in terms of cognitive and neural
processes) between bilingualism and other functions such as auditory
perception, multisensory integration, and the executive control
attention.
The PhD? candidates will be involved in projects relating the
interactions between general auditory processes and speech perception
or the interactions between pre-lexical and lexical representations in
bilinguals. More information is available at http://www.pcb.ub.es/homePCB/live/ct/p1548.asp
The positions are funded for four years
Contact Information:
Nuria Sebastian-Galles
Edifici Docent
c/ Sta. Rosa, 39-57 4a planta
08950 Esplugues, Barcelona
nsebastian@ub.edu
http://www.pcb.ub.es/homePCB/live/ct/p1621.asp
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Bilingualism and Cognitive Neuroscience (Graduate Student Position)
GRNC-SPPB, Parc Cientific de Barcelona, University of Barcelona
Two predoctoral fellowshipts are available within a project
addressing the mutual influence (both in terms of cognitive and neural
processes) between bilingualism and other functions such as auditory
perception, multisensory integration, and the executive control
attention.
The PhD? candidates will be involved in projects relating the
interactions between general auditory processes and speech perception
or the interactions between pre-lexical and lexical representations in
bilinguals. More information is available at http://www.pcb.ub.es/homePCB/live/ct/p1548.asp
The positions are funded for four years
Contact Information:
Nuria Sebastian-Galles
Edifici Docent
c/ Sta. Rosa, 39-57 4a planta
08950 Esplugues, Barcelona
nsebastian@ub.edu
http://www.pcb.ub.es/homePCB/live/ct/p1621.asp
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