COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER JANUARY 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
Newsletter is emailed monthly to all current members.

Receipt of this newsletter does not confirm membership status. Contact
cnsinfo@cogneurosociety.org for membership status. To become a member or
to renew your membership, go to the membership page at our web site for
online submission.

For guidelines on submitting an announcement to the Newsletter, see the
website www.cogneurosociety.org or email
cnsnewsletter@cogneurosociety.org. Please note that the guidelines for
submitting an ad for the newsletter have changed. Please check the
guidelines on the website periodically as they may change again in the
future.
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II ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES
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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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“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 speakers are:

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 Tübingen
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 to register for the satellite symposium, please see the
following website: 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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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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The Euresco Office is organising a conference on "Mind, Language and
Metaphor", next April:
Mind, Language and Metaphor
EuroConference? on the Processing of Metaphor and Metonymy - From
Computers to Neuropsychology
chair: John A. Barnden ( University of Birmingham , UK )
Granada, Spain, 24-29 April 2004
This conference is part of the 2004 Euresco Conference Programme and
directly accessible via http://www.esf.org/euresco/04/hc04184
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*International Conference on Working Memory (ICWM-2)
August 17-20, 2004 Kyoto, Japan
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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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The Visiting Fellowship Program in Functional MRI continues to be
offered three
times per year in Charlestown (5 minutes from Boston), Massachusetts.
It is sponsored by the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
and the The MGH-NMR Center.

The next program is scheduled for March 1-5 , 2004.

The March 1-5 , 2004 program is a 5-Day intensive workshop. Participants
attend lectures,
have ample time for informal discussion with the lecturers, attend a
"demonstration" fMRI
experiment, get some hands-on experience with data analysis, design a
group fMRI experiment,
and implement, execute, and analyze the data from that experiment.

The main focus is on the basics of the physics, experimental design, and
data analysis of
fMRI-based experiments. It serves as a rapid and thorough introduction
to people new to the field,
who are considering active research or are planning and carrying
experiments based on fMRI.
Many laboratories have found this an efficient way to get new people
started
(in contrast to having to wait for a full semester's normal academic
program).
Participants with a modest amount of experience in an fMRI-based
laboratory,
and who are ready for a more thorough presentation of the foundations,
also report getting a great deal from the program.

The emphasis continues to be on theoretical basics, with hands-on
experimental design workshops
and detailed discussion of issues associated with data analysis and
data-analysis-software packages.
However, this is not primarily a course designed to teach participants
the details of using any specific package.

For on-line registration and more detailed information regarding
registration, accommodation, etc., consult the web page at:
www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/fmrivfp <http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/fmrivfp>
or send e-mail to: fMRIVFP@nmr.mgh.harvard.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), and c) Lifetime membership in ASSC

Prize Committee:

Ned Block, New York University
Christof Koch, California Institute of Technology.
Phil Merikle, University of Waterloo
Petra Stoerig, Henrich-Heine University Düsseldorf

Nominations, including self nominations, should be sent to Phil Merikle,
Chair, ASSC Prize Committee (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.

Deadline for submission of nominations is April 1, 2004.
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III Positions Available
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The Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking
a Cognitive Neurologist for a tenure-track position at the Assistant
Professor level. The successful candidate will join four current faculty
members in the Section of Cognitive Neurology and will be encouraged to
interact with members of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience (M.
Farah, Director) and other members of the University community. Research
in any domain of cognitive or affective neuroscience is welcome.
Well-developed resources for functional neuroimaging as well as
patient-based research are currently available. Applicants should send a
CV,
a letter describing research and clinical interests, and the names of
individuals who
may serve as references to H. Branch Coslett, M.D., Chair, Cognitive
Neurology Search Committee,
Dept. of Neurology, 3400 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104. Informal
inquiries may be addressed to
Dr. Coseltt at hbc@mail.med.upenn.edu.
The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.
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*Position for a MEG Scientist
The Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care
(fully affiliated with the University of Tornto)
Summary:
Position for a scientist to engage in MEG Imaging Research
Text:
Applications are invited for a Magnetoencephalogram (MEG) scientist
position. The successful candidate (PhD? or equivalent) will engage
in a research program on the development and application of MEG
technologies
and have demonstrated experience in MEG studies.
We are strongly committed to diversity within the community and
especially welcome applications
from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons
with disabilities,
members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to
further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Position available immediately, and will remain open until filled. For
further information, please contact:

Dr. Donald T.Stuss
Vice President, Research;
Director, Rotman Research Institute
Email: dstuss@rotman-baycrest.on.ca
Website: http://www.rotman-baycrest.on.ca
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University of Michigan
Department of Psychology
Decision Making

The Department of Psychology, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in cognitive
psychology starting September 2004. Candidates with interests in
decision making, including reasoning, affect, negotiations, and neural
bases are encouraged to apply. We seek applicants who have a strong
research program and are committed to excellent teaching. Evaluation of
candidates will begin January 15, 2004, and will continue until the
position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, vita, three
letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching excellence, and reprints
to: Cognitive Search Committee, The Department of Psychology, University
of Michigan, 525 East University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1109. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is
committed to a diverse campus community through affirmative action and
equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities
Act.

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FACULTY POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COGNITIVE SCIENCE, UCSD

The Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San
Diego invites applications for a faculty position at the Associate or
Full Professor level starting July 1, 2004. The appointment will be in
the Department of Cognitive Science, and will also include the
Directorship of the UCSD Center for Human Development
(http://chd.ucsd.edu/).

Applicants are sought in the area of human development. We are
particularly interested in applicants with research and teaching
interests in cognitive development and developmental neuroscience.
Applicants with a commitment to interdisciplinary perspectives and
experience using multiple methodologies will be highly valued.
Administrative experience directing an academic organization (e.g.
department chair, journal editor, director of research unit) is required.

EO/AAE. All applications received by January 31, 2004 will receive
thorough consideration until the position is filled. For additional
information and instructions about how to apply for this position,
please refer to
http://cogsci.ucsd.edu/cogsci/jobs/job_opportunities-08Oct03.html
<http://cogsci.ucsd.edu/cogsci/jobs/job_opportunities-08Oct03.html>

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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), 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 doc position at the Max Planck Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience,
Leipzig, Germany

The postdoctoral position is available for 2 years in the department of
Dr. Angela D. Friederici. The lab's interest focuses on the neural basis
of language and its development. The fMRI laboratory of the institute
consists of two 3 T scanners dedicated to research.

Applicants should be experts both in fMRI experimentation and analysis.
The candidate must have a PhD? in cognitive science, neuroscience or
related disciplines.

Salary will be commensurate with postdoctoral governmental salary
schedule of Germany.

Send CV, cover letter, and contact information of at least two
references to angelafr@cns.mpg.de <mailto:angelafr@cns.mpg.de>

Prof. Dr. Angela D. Friederici
Max Planck Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience
Stephanstr. 1 a
04103 Leipzig
Germany

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Two 2-year postdoctoral fellowships in Life-Span Cognitive Neuroscience
are open at the Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University,
Detroit. The research topics include: longitudinal and
cross-sectional research on structural and functional brain aging and
adult cognitive development, sex testosterone hormones in cognitive
aging, neuroanatomical and cognitive effects of hypertension, age-related
differences in spatial cognition. Two research dedicated magnets (4T and
1.5T) are available for structural and functional imaging. Renovated
research space and computational facilities are available for cognitive
and neuropsychological studies. The Institute is located in the
historical cultural center of Detroit, within 1-2 mile range of the major
cultural and sports sites. There are no deadlines; suitable candidates
will be able to start immediately upon administrative approval. Contact:
Naftali Raz by e-mail nraz@wayne.edu <mailto:nraz@wayne.edu>
or telephone at 313-871-5045 or
Scott Moffat (e-mail moffat@wayne.edu <mailto:moffat@wayne.edu> ,
telephone 313-577-2297).
Web site: http://www.iog.wayne.edu/iog.
The positions are restricted to US citizens/resident aliens.

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We have an opening for a 1+ year post-doctoral fellowship position to
work with our multidisciplinary group investigating brain imaging and
pain. We are funded through multiple federal grants. Interested
parties should contact Dr. Michael Robinson at merobin@ufl.edu
<mailto:merobin@ufl.edu>
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Investigator Scientist

MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, UK
(see http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk )

Postdoctoral psychologist or neuropsychologist wanted to work on an
NIH-funded project on disorders of language and memory, in the Dementia,
Memory and Semantics Group at the MRC-CBU, under the supervision of Dr
Karalyn Patterson..

For further information and details of how to apply please e-mail:
cbu-recruit@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk or contact Anthea Hills, MRC CBU, 15 Chaucer
Road, Cambridge, CB2 2EF. Telephone 44 1223 355294, Quote job reference
CBU/1203/2 ­ Closing date: 16 January 200

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Zurich, Switzerland
Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship, available
from January 2004,
to study visual perception and memory using fMRI, at the Institute of
Neuroradiology,
University of Zurich. Experience with fMRI data collection and analysis
is required.
Candidates should send their CV, statement of research interests,
representative publications,
and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. Alumit Ishai (ishai@hifo.unizh.ch
). Consideration of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until an
appropriate candidate is found.

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POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION IS
AVAILABLE AT THE ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

A post-doctoral position in Cognitive Neuroscience is available at the
Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The research project focuses on
the neural bases of auditory perception, attention and memory using
electrophysiological and behavioral methods in humans. Candidates
with background in cognitive psychology or neuroscience a plus. Prior
experience with electrophysiology is helpful but not required. Starting
date as early as February 2004. If interested, send application
materials – a curriculum vita, list of publications, summary of research
interests and the names of 3 references - to Dr. Elyse Sussman
(esussman@aecom.yu.edu) Department of Neuroscience, Albert
Einstein College of Medicine, 1410 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx,
NY 10461
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Post Doctoral Research Position Available

Neurosciences Department; University of California, San Diego and VA San
Diego

Seeking applicants, with strong backgrounds in Cognitive
Neuroscience and experience in fMRI, ERPs or MEG (preferably some
experience using 2 or more of these techniques). Our research focus is
on the physiological correlates of verbal memory impairment in Aging,
Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease. Various software
(e.g. AFNI and BESA) is currently being applied to integrate ERP and
fMRI data sets. The position includes specialty training in both ERPs
and fMRI and will allow ample opportunity to develop innovative
methodology for Event-related fMRI and ERP source localization. Of
particular interest to our laboratory is how these processes are
disrupted in many degenerative diseases such as AD and by strategic
lesions in amnesic patients. If interested, please contact Dr. John
Olichney- email: olichney@cogsci.ucsd.edu
<mailto:olichney@cogsci.ucsd.edu> ,
phone: 858-552-8585 ext. 5926 or 3685.

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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP LINKING COMPUTATIONAL MODELS AND SINGLE-CELL
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

Vanderbilt University

We seek a postdoctoral fellow to join a research project linking
computational models of cognition (Logan and Palmeri) with single-cell
neurophysiology (Schall). Our work elucidates how control over attention,
categorization, and response selection are instantiated in neural processes.
We are particularly interested in applicants with training in computational,
mathematical, or neural modeling of some sort. Applicants should send a
vita, reprints and preprints, a letter describing research interests and
career plans, and reference letters from two individuals.

Send Materials to:
Carol Wiley
Department of Psychology
Center for Integrative and Cognitive Neuroscience
301 Wilson Hall
111 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN THE STUDY OF MEMORY DISORDERS

Memory Disorders Research Center, Boston University School of Medicine

The Memory Disorders Research Center is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in
the area of cognitive neuroscience. The Center conducts research with
neurological patients and normal individuals to elucidate the cognitive
and neural bases of memory function. The candidate will participate in
studies of impaired and preserved memory function in a variety of
neurological groups. Possibilities for participation in functional MRI
research also exist. Background in cognitive or cognitive neuroscience
research required. Interested candidates should send CV and names of three
references to Dr. Mieke Verfaellie (verf@bu.edu), MDRC, Boston VAMC
(151A), 150 S. Huntington Avenue, Boston MA 02130.
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Position Available
A full-time position is available immediately with the Clinical Genetics
Research Program (CGRP) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in
Toronto. Our research goal at CGRP is to determine the genetic and
non-genetic causes of major psychiatric illnesses, including schizophrenia.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be responsible for
assisting in major clinical research studies. Duties will include
contacting research participants; assisting in assessments; coding and
organizing clinical charts; statistical analysis of data, conducting
literature searches; writing abstracts and helping to prepare presentations
and peer-reviewed papers.
Qualifications: Applicants with a Bachelor's degree and background interest
in such fields as Psychology, Genetics, Statistics, or Epidemiology, are
encouraged to apply. Excellent computer skills are essential. A
background in statistical analysis, including SAS or SPSS programming, is
an asset. Preference will be given to applicants with previous research
experience. The ability to work well both independently and in a team
setting is important.
Opportunities: Research assistants and students in our Program have the
opportunity to be involved in all aspects of this exciting area of
research. This includes authorship of articles in major peer-reviewed
journals, attending international conferences, training in psychometry,
statistics and genetics, and travel. Interested individuals should submit a
resume with covering letter, unofficial transcripts, and references to:

Dr. Anne S. Bassett
Clinical Genetics Research Program
c/o Judy Ward
1001 Queen Street West, Unit 4-1
Toronto, ON M6J 1H4
Fax: 416-535-7199
E-mail: info@cgrp.ca
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PHD POSITION

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS

The project is aimed to study multimodal processing, especially
auditory-visual
integration, in relation to face and emotion processing in autism.
Behavioral
studies and EEG/ERP measurements, also including EEG coherence, will be
done.
This project is done in cooperation with the Department of Psychonomics at
Tilburg University (Prof. Beatrice de Gelder). Contact: Dr. Chantal
Kemner Dept.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry University Medical Center Utrecht
Heidelberglaan
100 3584 CX Utrecht The Netherlands Phone: 31-302507462 Mail:
C.Kemner@azu.nl <mailto:C.Kemner@azu.nl>