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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2006
Table of Contents: I Welcome to the Newsletter II Society News III Announcements/Conferences IV Positions Available ****************************************************************************************************** I WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER ****************************************************************************************************** This newsletter is intended for CNS members only. It is a monthly newsletter designed to update 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 guidelines on submitting an announcement to the Newsletter, see www.cogneurosociety.org/content/newsletter. ****************************************************************************************************** II SOCIETY NEWS ****************************************************************************************************** Reminder for the 2006 CNS Meeting: Several new things are up on the CNS meeting website! Please refer to the website for the Poster Schedule for all abstracts http://www.taramillerevents.com/cns2006/postersessions.htm In addition, the Graduate Students Present Award recipients are also available online http://www.taramillerevents.com/cns2006/awards.htm Registration Information Registration is available on the website. Discounted pre-registration is available through February 28, 2006. Hotel Information All meeting events will be held at and reservations may be made at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco, CA Call Group Reservations before March 7, 2006 415-788-1234 or 800-233-1234 Airline Information The Official Airline of the 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 17364. This discount is only available via telephone! ****************************************************************************************************** In other related news, two satellite symposia are scheduled for April 8. See the proceeding copy for details- “Unraveling the Mysteries of Meaning in the Brain: Contextual Cues to Language Comprehension” Satellite Symposium of the 2006 Cognitive Neuroscience Society Meeting Hyatt Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, Saturday, April 8, 2006, 1:30pm-5:00 pm Words and sentences can mean so many things, depending on a multitude of factors such as who is speaking, who is listening, and the context of the utterance. This satellite symposium will investigate the role of context in language comprehension. It will begin with a theoretical perspective on a parallel architecture for language processing by Dr. Ray Jackendoff. It will then proceed with a group of stellar speakers who have used data from ERPs, fMRI, eye-tracking and patient studies to examine how a variety of contextual factors affect the brain's response to words in sentences. Speakers: Tamara Swaab, UC Davis, (Chair); Ray Jackendoff, Tufts Univ.; C. Christine Camblin UNC-Chapel Hill; Jos van Berkum, Univ. of Amsterdam; Gina Kuperberg, Tufts and MGH, Seana Coulson UC San Diego. Sponsored by Elsevier and the Center for Mind and Brain, University of California Davis. REGISTRATION and additional information: https://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/content/cns_satellite_symposium ************************************************************************ EXPERIMENTAL AND COMPUTATIONAL COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE: TOWARDS A SYNTHESIS Hyatt Recency Ballroom, April 8, 2006, 9:55 AM – 5:15 PM Co-sponsored by the NSF Center of Excellence for Learning in Education, Science, and Technology (CELEST) and the International Neural Network Society (INNS) This symposium discusses recent experimental data about important topics in cognitive neuroscience, and computational cognitive neuroscience models aimed at explaining these and related data in a unified way while making new predictions that can be tested by multiple means. For the detailed program and registration information, see http://cns.bu.edu/CELEST/INNS/ Speech Perception and Production Gregory Hickok: Sensory-Motor Integration in Speech: Evidence from Neurophysiology and Neuropsychology Joseph Perkell: Speech Motor Control: Movement Goals and Sensory Feedback Mechanisms Frank Guenther: Neural Modeling and Imaging of the Cortical Interactions Underlying Speech Visual Attention and Learning Takeo Watanabe: Perceptual Learning without Attention Robert Desimone: Visual Attention and Neural Synchrony Stephen Grossberg: Cortical Dynamics of Visual Learning, Attention, and Synchrony Cognitive Control, Sequence Learning, and Planning Robert Sekuler: Imitating Unfamiliar Sequences Earl Miller: The Prefrontal Cortex: Rules, Concepts, Cognitive Control Daniel Bullock: Modeling Frontal Circuits that Control Unfamiliar and Learned Sequences ****************************************************************************************************** II ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES ****************************************************************************************************** Summer Institute In Cognitive Neuroscience At Dartmouth College June-July 2006 The 19th annual Summer Institute will be held at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, from June 26 through July 7, 2006. 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 Conscious and unconscious cognition and their interface with artificial devices 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. Institute Directors: Jason Mattingley, Andrew Schwartz, Michael S. Gazzaniga For information see: http://ccn.dartmouth.edu/summer.html ****************************************************************************************************** NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING PROGRAM IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCI (Conference/Symposium/Event) , Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University The Duke University Interdisciplinary Training Program for Graduate Study in Cognitive Neuroscience is accepting applications for the 2006-2007 academic year. Through an intensive two-year sequence of courses, lab rotations, and seminars, students will learn innovative approaches to research on higher human brain functions, including, but not limited to, perception, attention, memory, language, emotion, motor control, executive functions, consciousness, and the evolution of mental processes. The training program cuts across departmental boundaries, with faculty from Psychology, Neurobiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, Neurology, Computer Science, Biology, and Philosophy. In addition to the breadth and depth of the faculty, the combined resources of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, and the Program offer an unusually rich technical environment for training in the cognitive neuroscience methodologies of brain imaging, electrical brain recording, behavioral analysis and psychophysics, and computational modeling. The Program offers this interdisciplinary training in collaboration with the participating degree-granting departments, in a structure in which the student obtains a Ph.D. from one of these departments in a specialized curriculum focused on Cognitive Neuroscience. Application deadline: January 15, 2006. For more information see the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience website at www.mind.duke.edu and click on Training, then Graduate. Contact Information: Darcy Lewis B203 LSRC, Research Drive Duke University Durham, NC 27708 darcylew@duke.edu www.mind.duke.edu ****************************************************************************************************** Olin fMRI Image Acquistion and Analyses Course (Conference/Symposium/Event) The Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center and Yale University are pleased to announce the upcoming fMRI Image Acquisition and Analyses course to be held March 30th-April 1st, 2006 at the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center on the campus of the Institute of Living in Hartford, Connecticut (see attached schedule). This course will cover SPM2 and introduce SPM5. The course faculty include Drs. Kent Kiehl and Vince Calhoun of the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center and Yale University, and Tom Nichols of the University of Michigan. 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 6.5 (or higher) installed. 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 data on their laptops using Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM2; SPM5), the Group ICA of fMRI Toolbox (GIFT), and related toolboxes including the SPM diagnostic (SPMd?) and the nonparametric (SnPM?) toolboxes. The course will be small, having only 30-40 students with many opportunities to work closely with the faculty. For more information and to register for the course please see: http://www.nrc-iol.org/olin_fmri_course.htm CME credits will be provided. If you have any questions, please email kent.kiehl@yale.edu Contact Information: Kent A. Kiehl 200 Retreat Ave Institute of Living Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center Hartford, CT, 06106 kent.kiehl@yale.edu http://www.nrc-iol.org/olin_fmri_course.htm ****************************************************************************************************** Training Course in fMRI (Conference/Symposium/Event) , Department of Psychology, University of Michigan The University of Michigan announces a training course in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Functional MRI has become an important addition to the toolbox of cognitive and affective neuroscientists, but substantial training is required to implement an fMRI experiment. The University will offer a 2-week intensive course in August, 2006 (8/7/06-8/18/06) that will train attendees on the motivation for using fMRI, the physics that underlies the technique, the design of experiments, the acquisition of data, the analysis of those data, and the interpretation of brain activations that result. The course is intended for potential users of the technique, including graduate and postdoctoral students, as well as established biomedical researchers who wish to incorporate this technique into their work. Via the sponsorship of a grant from the National Institutes of Health, the course is able to enroll up to 20 students from outside the University of Michigan, and to support the travel and subsistence costs of those visitors. Interested researchers should visit the following website that gives details of the course as it was offered in August, 2005: http://www.umich.edu/~fmri/course/. Entrance into the course is by application only, and applications will not be accepted after January 15, 2006. Applications can be downloaded at the following website: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/psych/fns/ Questions can be directed to: FNS-fMRI.Course@umich.edu Contact Information: Mary B. Mohrbach University of Michigan Dept. of Psychology 530 Church Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043 mohrbach@umich.edu http://www.lsa.umich.edu/psych/fns/ ****************************************************************************************************** “Multi-Modal Functional Neuroimaging” Satellite meeting to OHBM 2006 Sponsored by The Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging Friday June 9 and Saturday June 10, 2006 Cortona, Italy (one hour south of Florence, in the town featured in “Under the Tuscan Sun”) http://www.martinos.org/events/cortona2006/ Registration is now open Whereas individual imaging technologies are advancing our understanding of the functioning brain along specialized directions, a comprehensive picture will only emerge from the integration of multiple technologies that provide complementary information of the dynamic processes and the underlying morphological and biochemical structure. This requires significant advances to integrate the different technologies and to analyze the results. As efforts around the world are beginning to tackle these challenges, this meeting will bring together the experts from the disparate fields to envision and plan future approaches and applications for the multi-modal fusion to gain greater knowledge of the healthy and diseased brain. ****************************************************************************************************** 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 MGH/MIT/HMS Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. The next program is scheduled for March 6-10, 2006. The March 6-10, 2006 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: http://www.martinos.org/martinos/training/fMRIVisitFellowProg.php or send e-mail to: fmrivfp@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu ****************************************************************************************************** Four prizes worth $1,000 (USD) each will be awarded for the best full paper submissions to the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society that involve computational cognitive modeling. The four separate prizes will represent the best modeling work in the respective areas of: perception, language, higher-level cognition, and applied cognition. The prizes are open to researchers at any level (student, postdoc, research scientist, faculty) from any nationality. Any form of computational cognitive modeling relevant to cognitive science will be eligible, including (but not limited to) connectionism, symbolic, Bayesian, dynamic systems, or various hybrids. No special submission procedure is required---all full paper submissions to the conferences will be automatically considered, using the interdisciplinary program committee that is supervising the review process. The full paper submission deadline is February 1st, 2006. For further details about the conference submission procedure, see http://www.cogsci.rpi.edu/~rsun/cogsci2006/. These prizes are supported by a grant from the US National Science Foundation. ****************************************************************************************************** III POSITIONS AVAILABLE ****************************************************************************************************** Faculty Position in Neuroscience at new Princeton Institute (Faculty Position) Neuroscience , Princeton Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University Princeton University is seeking to make the first of several anticipated new faculty appointments in neuroscience, as part of its new Institute in this area and its growing focus on quantitative approaches to understanding neural coding and dynamics. The position is at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in September 2006, for a theorist in systems and/or cognitive neuroscience. The appointment will be joint between the Institute and a department appropriate to the individual’s background and interests, with possibilities including (but not limited to) Psychology, Molecular Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Applicants should be prepared to teach both an undergraduate and a graduate level course in neuroscience. Please send a curriculum vitae, a one-page research description, and three letters of recommendation to the Search Committee, Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, or by email to search@neuroscience.princeton.edu. Materials should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Princeton is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. For information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identify, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm Contact Information: Search Committee, Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 search@neuroscience.princeton.edu ****************************************************************************************************** FULL-TIME NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH POSITION FOR PHYSICIANS (Faculty Position) SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING, CLINICAL BRAIN DISORDERS BRANCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), offers a full-time research position for a senior or junior physician at one of the premier research sites in the U.S., the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. which houses state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to research. The strong scientific environment and outstanding equipment resources at NIH make this a unique opportunity for an outstanding scientist/physician. The position is open to MD's trained in psychiatry, neurology, nuclear medicine, radiology or other relevant field. Senior physicians will be hired at the Staff Clinician level; junior MD's will be hired as Staff Fellows. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team using neuroimaging to map genetic and neurochemical mechanisms associated with normal higher cognitive function as well as dysfunction in neuropsychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, those with genetic sources of cognitive dysfunction (e.g. Williams syndrome), and other conditions such as normal aging. In addition to collaborative work within the team, there is opportunity for outstanding candidates to develop their own projects within the Unit. Possible research areas include 1) neurofunctional substrate of higher cognitive function, particularly working memory and frontal lobe, 2) neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia, 3) computational neuroscience (statistical and systems approaches), and 4) neurochemical underpinnings of higher cognitive function and dysfunction. Familiarity with computational and statistical methods for neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab?, SPM, and AFNI) confers an advantage but is not absolutely required. Competitive stipends depend on level of experience. Letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three recommendation letters to: Karen F. Berman, M.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 4C101; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. Phone: (301) 496-7603; FAX: (301) 496-7437. karen.berman@nih.gov. DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. Contact Information: Karen Berman, MD Building 10 Rm 4C101 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA karen.berman@nih.gov ****************************************************************************************************** Assistant Professor position, COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (Faculty Position) Cognitive, Department of Psychology, Columbia University Faculty Position, COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY The department of Psychology at Columbia University seeks an Assistant Professor in the area of Cognitive Psychology to begin JULY 1, 2006. Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in research and a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate education. Ph.D. in Psychology or related field required at the time of appointment. Applicants should submit their vitae, including email address, copies of relevant papers, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the Cognitive Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Columbia University, 1190 Amsterdam Avenue MC 5501, 406 Schermerhorn Hall, New York, NY 10027. We will begin reviewing applications on DECEMBER 15, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications from minorities and women are encouraged. Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology. Contact Information: Cognitive Psychology Search Committee Department of Psychology Columbia University 1190 Amsterdam Avenue MC 5501 406 Schermerhorn Hall New York, NY 10027 http://www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology ****************************************************************************************************** Faculty Position in Neuroscience (Faculty Position) Neuroscience , Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University Faculty Position in Neuroscience at new Princeton University Institute Princeton University is seeking to make the first of several anticipated new faculty appointments in neuroscience, as part of its new Institute in this area and its growing focus on quantitative approaches to understanding neural coding and dynamics. The position is at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in September 2006, for a theorist in systems and/or cognitive neuroscience. The appointment will be joint between the Institute and a department appropriate to the individual’s background and interests, with possibilities including (but not limited to) Psychology, Molecular Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Applicants should be prepared to teach both an undergraduate and a graduate level course in neuroscience. Please send a curriculum vitae, a one-page research description, and three letters of recommendation to the Search Committee, Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, or by email to search@neuroscience.princeton.edu. Materials should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Princeton is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. For information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identify, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm Contact Information: Search Committee Search Committee, Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 search@neuroscience.princeton.edu http://neuroscience.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/neuro/site/home.pl ****************************************************************************************************** Postoctoral Position (Faculty Position) Auditory Perception & Cognition (Including Speech), Holt Lab, Dept. of Psych. & Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, Carnegie Mellon University Our research is focused on auditory perception and cognition in humans and non-humans. A variety of methods are used including psychophysical measurements, game-based learning studies, long-term auditory training, and eye-tracking. Resources are available for testing children and infants as well as adults (www.psy.cmu.edu/~lholt/). Candidates must have a strong background in research and a completed Ph.D. Basic programming skills are very desirable. We are especially interested in candidates with interests in the following areas: • Auditory and speech cognition / perception • Perceptual learning and expertise • Plasticity and sensitivity to regularity in perceptual input • Word recognition • Effects of context on auditory processing • Multimodal processing for object recognition and language Please send a letter describing your research interests, vita with research experience, and names of three references to Lori Holt (lholt(at)andrew.cmu.edu). Contact Information: Lori L. Holt Department of Psychology Carnegie Mellon University 5000 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 lholt@andrew.cmu.edu http://www.psy.cmu.edu/~lholt/ ****************************************************************************************************** Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Stanford University in Neuroimaging and Genetics of Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders 1-2 positions available to work in exciting interdisciplinary research setting with emphasis on Neuroimaging or Genetics of childhood onset neurodeveloopmental disorders including (e.g., autism, fragile X syndrome and Turner syndrome). Qualified candidates will have an M.D., or Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Genetics, Psychology or related field. Previous research experience preferred though not required. Applications accepted now for fellowships starting Spring/Summer, 2006. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer Email CV to elaineg@stanford.edu Elaine Guagliardo, Reiss Lab Administrative Director Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Stanford University Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 401 Quarry Road, MC 5795 Stanford, CA 94305-5795 650-498-6883 phone 650-724-4761 fax email: elaineg@stanford.edu ****************************************************************************************************** Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Stanford University in (Postdoctoral Position) Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research, Department of Psychiatiry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Stanford University in Neuroimaging and Genetics of Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders 1-2 positions available to work in exciting interdisciplinary research setting with emphasis on Neuroimaging or Genetics of childhood onset neurodeveloopmental disorders including (e.g., autism, fragile X syndrome and Turner syndrome). Qualified candidates will have an M.D., or Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Genetics, Psychology or related field. Previous research experience preferred though not required. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications accepted now for fellowships starting Spring/Summer, 2006. Please send CV to elaineg@stanford.edu Contact Information: Elaine Guagliardo, Assistant to Allan L. Reiss, M.D. 401 Quarry Road, M/C 5795 Stanford, CA 94305 elaineg@stanford.edu ****************************************************************************************************** POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, COHEN LAB, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY (Postdoctoral Position) Neuroscience of Cognitive Control Laboratory of Dr. Cohen, Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton University A postdoctoral position is available in the Neuroscience of Cognitive Control Laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Cohen, in the Department of Psychology and the Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior at Princeton University. Our research combines computational/mathematical modeling with behavioral and neuroimaging experiments to study the brain mechanisms of cognitive control, performance monitoring and optimization, decision making, attention, reinforcement, working memory, and goal representation. For more information, see: <http:// www.csbmb.princeton.edu/ncc/jdc.html>. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or closely related field; strong background with fMRI. Experience with additional methodologies and computer programming skills are desireable. PU/EOE/AA. For information about applying to Princeton, please see <http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm&gt;. Applicants should send CVs? to SEARCH JDC/DS, Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1010 or email: resumes@csbmb.princeton.edu with subject line SEARCH JDC/DS. Contact Information: SEARCH JDC/DS, Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1010 resumes@csbmb.princeton.edu (subject line SEARCH JDC/DS) www.csbmb.princeton.edu/ncc/jdc.html ****************************************************************************************************** Postdoc in attention and eye movements in humans (Postdoctoral Position) visual cognition, Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Texas Medical School - Houston A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. A.B. Sereno at the University of Texas-Houston Medical School to study the basis of visual attention and eye movements in clinical and normal human populations. Research will involve behavioral testing of human subjects using non-invasive infrared eye-trackers. Applicants should have prior experience and hold a Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience). Programming skills (e.g. C++, Matlab) would be useful. The UTHSC-H Is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/D/V. Please send vita, letter of interest, names and contact information of three references to: Nassim Seyedali Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy UT-Houston Medical School 6431 Fannin St., Suite 7.160A Houston, TX 77030 http://nba.uth.tmc.edu/homepage/sereno/html/home.html Contact Information: Nassim Seyedali nassim.s.seyedali@uth.tmc.edu http://nba.uth.tmc.edu/homepage/sereno/html/openjobs.html ****************************************************************************************************** Postdoc in primate neurophysiology (Postdoctoral Position) non-human primate neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Texas Medical School - Houston A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. A.B. Sereno at the University of Texas-Houston Medical School to study the neurophysiological basis of aspects of visual cognition that relate to attention, short-term memory, intention, and eye movements. Research will involve recording from prefrontal cortices of behaving primates. Applicants should have prior experience in electrophysiological techniques. Programming skills (e.g. Objective-C, C++) and Matlab experience would be useful. The UTHSC-H is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/D/V. Please send vita, letter of interest, names and contact information of three references to: Nassim Seyedali Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy UT-Houston Medical School 6431 Fannin St., Suite 7.160A Houston, TX 77030 Email: Nassim.S.Seyedali@uth.tmc.edu http://nba.uth.tmc.edu/homepage/sereno/html/home.html Contact Information: Nassim Seyedali Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy UT-Houston Medical School 6431 Fannin St., Suite 7.160A Houston, TX 77030 nassim.s.seyedali@uth.tmc.edu http://nba.uth.tmc.edu/homepage/sereno/html/openjobs.html ****************************************************************************************************** POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN THE STUDY OF MEMORY DISORDERS (Postdoctoral Position) 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 psychology 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. Contact Information: Mieke Verfaellie MDRC (151A) Boston VAMC 150 S Huntington Avenue Boston MA 02130 verf@bu.edu ****************************************************************************************************** Postdoc available at CMU (Postdoctoral Position) Memory Lab, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University Research in my lab is concerned with understanding human memory and we use a variety of approaches to help constrain theorizing. Our approaches are primarily behavioral experimentation and computational modeling, but also include neuro-imaging (fMRI and ERP) and psycho-pharmacological intervention. We combine approaches as well, e.g., modeling drug experiments, imaging drug experiments. Papers describing work performed in the lab can be found at the following website. http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/~reder/reder.html The lab is affiliated with both the Department of Psychology and the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC). Experience in programming and cognitive neuroscience are desirable. If interested, please email a vita, a brief statement of research interests, and the names of references to rederATcmuDOTedu. Informal inquires are welcome. Contact Information: Lynne Reder Dept of Psychology Carnegie Mellon Pittsburgh, PA 15213 reder@cmu.edu http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/~reder/reder.html ***************************************************************************************************** Cognitive Neuroscience of Attention and Cognitive Control (Postdoctoral Position) Yantis Laboratory, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Johns Hopkins University Applications are now being accepted for a postdoctoral position in the Yantis Lab at Johns Hopkins University. The lab uses fMRI and behavioral methods to investigate the psychological and neural mechanisms of human visual attention and cognitive control. Successful candidates will have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and perception as well as strong quantitative skills. Expertise in MatLab? and/or C++ programming is highly desirable. Previous experience with fMRI and/or other cognitive neuroscience methods is useful but not required. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required. The start date can be negotiated in the range of February to September, 2006. The stipend is commensurate with experience on the NIH scale. Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, representative publications, and the names and email addresses of at least three references to Steven Yantis <yantis@jhu.edu> Contact Information: Steven Yantis yantis@jhu.edu psy.jhu.edu/~yantis/postdoc2.html ****************************************************************************************************** 2-year Research Fellow / Research Assistant Position (Postdoctoral Position) Social Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, UK Project Title: Using reaction time tasks to address fundamental questions about theory of mind 2-year project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, UK. Principal Investigator: Ian Apperly Salary: £20,044 - £22,289 Project summary Theory of mind is the ability to reason about mental states such as beliefs, desires and intentions. The proposed work will study typical adults, using a newly-developed response time paradigm. Four sets of experiments we will address the speed, automaticity and scope of theory of mind inferences. The work fits within an established, broader collaboration between developmental and cognitive neuropsychologists. For further information click Ian Apperly in link below. Contact Information: Dr Ian Apperly School of Psychology University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT UK i.a.apperly@bham.ac.uk http://psg275.bham.ac.uk/research_03/social_cog_neuroscience.htm ****************************************************************************************************** Post-doctoral position available. Department of Otolaryngology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. A promising scientist with a background in neuroimaging is sought for projects examining auditory system function and structure in learning disabled and aging populations. The starting date is anticipated to be between February and June 2006. This position comes with a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package. Inquiries should include a curriculum vitae, statement of interests and future goals, and any publications. Please send inquiries and materials to: Mark Eckert, Ph.D. (eckert@musc.edu). ****************************************************************************************************** Postdoctoral Research Position in Cognitive Neuropsychology (Postdoctoral Position) , Department of Psychology, Washington State University Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in a laboratory studying the relationship between cognitive recovery and functional abilities to better aid in rehabilitative planning. The successful candidate will contribute to and further develop an ongoing NINDS funded project investigating early learning mechanisms and the recovery of both automatic and controlled cognitive processes following traumatic brain injury. Applicants must have completed doctoral training in psychology, have clinical experience in neuropsychological assessment, and have research experience. A strong background in cognitive psychology is a plus. Activities involve completing diagnostic interviews, conducting neuropsychological assessments, writing integrative reports, analysis of data, writing manuscripts for publication, and planning new research. Additional training opportunities in the area of clinical neuropsychology or rehabilitation psychology can also be arranged. There may also be opportunities for teaching. Please forward a vita, a letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation to Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe at schmitter-e@wsu.edu. Contact Information: Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe, Ph.D. Department of Psychology Washington State University P.O. Box 644820 Pullman, WA 99164-4820 schmitter-e@wsu.edu ****************************************************************************************************** POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING (Postdoctoral Position) SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING, CLINICAL BRAIN DISORDERS BRANCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD The National Institute of Mental Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), offers a two to five year post-doctoral fellowship at one of the premier research sites in the U.S., the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. which houses state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to research. The strong scientific environment and outstanding equipment resources at NIH make this a unique opportunity for an outstanding scientist. The position is open to 1) recent Ph.D.'s in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, neuropharmacology, computer science, or other applicable discipline or 2) M.D.'s with training in psychiatry, neurology, nuclear medicine, radiology or other relevant field. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team using neuroimaging to study genetic and neurochemical mechanisms of normal cognitive function as well as dysfunction in neuropsychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, those with genetic sources of cognitive dysfunction (e.g. Williams syndrome), and other conditions such as normal aging. Possible research areas include 1) neurofunctional substrate of higher cognitive function, particularly working memory and frontal lobe, 2) neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia, 3) computational neuroscience (statistical and systems approaches), and 4) neurochemical underpinnings of higher cognitive function and dysfunction. Familiarity with computational and statistical methods for neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++, MatLab?, SPM, AFNI) confers an advantage but is not absolutely required. Letter of interest, CV, academic transcripts, and three recommendations to: Karen Berman, M.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 4C101; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 496-7603; karen.berman@nih.gov. DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers Contact Information: Karen Berman, MD Building 10 Rm 4C101 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA karen.berman@nih.gov ****************************************************************************************************** (Postdoctoral Position) Functional Brain Imaging, Institute of Neuroradiology, University of Zurich Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to study visual perception, memory and plasticity, using fMRI. Zurich is a thriving interdisciplinary imaging community with two research-dedicated (3T and 1.5T) Philips scanners and other useful resources. Competitive salaries are guaranteed. Candidates, preferably with fMRI experience, should send their CV, statement of research interests, representative publications, and 2-3 letters of recommendation. Contact Information: Alumit Ishai nstitute of Neuroradiology University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190 8057 Zurich, Switzerland ishai@hifo.unizh.ch http://www.ini.unizh.ch/~alumit/ ****************************************************************************************************** The School of Engineering and Science at International University Bremen (IUB) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Visual Attention and Eye Movements in a project on human brain networks involved in spatial attention and eye movements. The project forms part of the scientific collaboration between Profs. Bettina Olk and Claus C. Hilgetag. Using behavioral measures, such as reaction times and eye movements, in combination with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), the project will investigate the functional contributions and interactions of different regions of the human brain in visual attention. Candidates for the position need to possess a doctoral degree in biology, medicine, psychology, physics, or computer science. Experience in programming visual displays, measuring eye movements and deactivation approaches (e.g., TMS) would be beneficial. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position, which is for two years in the first instance, may start at the earliest possible time. International University Bremen (www.iu-bremen.de) offers a friendly, stimulating, English-speaking work environment, an international community of students, scholars and faculty, and a strong focus on excellence in research and teaching. Please direct further inquiries and applications (including a CV, a statement of research interests, and contact information for at least two referees) to the attention of Bettina Olk, Ph.D. (b.olk@iu-bremen.de) or Claus C. Hilgetag, Ph.D. (c.hilgetag@iu-bremen.de) to the following address: International University Bremen P.O. Box 750561 28725 Bremen Germany ****************************************************************************************************** POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, COHEN LAB, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY (Postdoctoral Position) Neuroscience of Cognitive Control Laboratory, Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton University POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, COHEN LAB, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY A postdoctoral position is available in the Neuroscience of Cognitive Control Laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Cohen, in the Department of Psychology and the Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior at Princeton University. Our research combines computational/mathematical modeling with behavioral and neuroimaging experiments to study the brain mechanisms of cognitive control, performance monitoring and optimization, decision making, attention, reinforcement, working memory, and goal representation. For more information, see: <http:// www.csbmb.princeton.edu/ncc/jdc.html>. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or closely related field; strong background with fMRI. Experience with additional methodologies and computer programming skills are desireable. PU/EOE/AA. For information about applying to Princeton, please see <http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm&gt;. Applicants should send CVs? to SEARCH JDC/DS, Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1010 or email: resumes@csbmb.princeton.edu with subject line SEARCH JDC/DS. Contact Information: SEARCH JDC/DS, Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1010 resumes@csbmb.princeton.edu ****************************************************************************************************** Cognitive Neuroscience of Attention and Perception (Postdoctoral Position) Woldorff Lab, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University We are currently accepting applications for several federally funded postdoctoral positions. We employ behavioral, electrophysiological (ERP, MEG), and functional MRI (fMRI) methods to investigate the cognitive and neural mechanisms of visual, auditory, and multisensory attention and perception. Excellent research resources and environment, including high-density ERP recording facilities and state-of-the-art 3T and 4T MRI scanners fully dedicated to neuroimaging research. Nearby clinical resources at Duke Hospital (10-minute walk). International collaborative arrangements also allow for full access to state-of-the-art MEG facilities. Desirable candidates will have a background in attention and/or perception research, some expertise in either fMRI or ERP (or MEG) methods, and strong computer skills. Start dates flexible. For additional information, contact Dr. Woldorff at woldorff@duke.edu. To apply, please email a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for three potential references to: Marty Woldorff, Ph.D. Associate Director, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University Email: woldorff@duke.edu Tel: 919-681-0604 Center website: www.mind.duke.edu Lab website: www.mind.duke.edu/woldorfflab Contact Information: Marty Woldorff woldorff@duke.edu http://www.mind.duke.edu/woldorfflab ****************************************************************************************************** Postdoc in Cognitive Neuroscience (Postdoctoral Position) The Functional Electrical Neuroimaging Lab, Neuropsychology Division and Radiology Service, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in cognitive neuroscience is available for an immediate start date in the Functional Electrical Neuroimaging Laboratory of the Neuropsychology Division and Radiology Service of the Vaudois University Hospital Center in Lausanne, Switzerland. Candidates should hold a PhD? (or equivalent) in neuroscience, experimental psychology, or a related field and should have a strong research background using at least one brain imaging technique (EEG, MEG, fMRI, PET, TMS) and/or psychophysics. Projects financing this position focus on visual processing and multisensory integration that complement ongoing studies in all areas of sensory/cognitive neuroscience in healthy humans and patients. Lab members have access to 128-channel EEG, 3T fMRI, TMS, and signal analysis facilities. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Funding for this position is secure for at least 2 years with the possibility for prolongation. Salary will be commensurate with experience in compliance with local regulations. Interested candidates should email a CV, including a list of 3 people from whom references may be attained, as well as pre/re-prints to micah.murray@chuv.ch. Knowledge of French is beneficial for everyday life in the region, but is not a prerequisite for the position itself. Contact Information: Micah Murray The Functional Electrical Neuroimaging Lab, CHUV Neuropsychologie Hopital Nestle, 5 av. Pierre Decker 1011 Lausanne Switzerland micah.murray@chuv.ch ****************************************************************************************************** Part-time research associate (Research Assistant) Stroke Rehabilitation research Laboratory, Physical Medicine and Rehab/Neurosciences, KMRREC/UMDNJ Dr. Anna Barrett is seeking a part-time research associate with 1-3 years in a research environment and a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology or a related field to assist with recruiting subjects, data analysis, and database management for ongoing research protocols in spatial attention, speech and language, and memory in normal and post-stroke participants. The successful applicant has excellent interpersonal skills, discretion and solid managerial and technical writing skills. Supervision of research assistants in data collection may be required. Position may expand to full-time within 1-2 years. KMRREC is an equal opportunity employer: women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Contact Information: Anna M. Barrett, MD 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, KMRREC Stroke Research, West Orange, NJ 07052 abarrett@kmrrec.org www.kmrrec.org ****************************************************************************************************** Research Assistant (Research Assistant) COBBRA Imaging/Genetics Laboratory, Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center, Institute of Living, Hartford, CT The COBBRA Imaging/Genetics Laboratory of the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center (www.nrc-iol.org) seeks a full-time research assistant. BA or BS required. Computer programming (Matlab) and/or SPM analysis experience desirable. Experience with computers running MS Windows, Unix (Solaris and Linux) and DOS required. Research assistant will be involved in all aspects of cognitive and functional brain imaging studies in healthy populations and in patients with schizophrenia and related mental illnesses. Duties will include developing psychological paradigms for cognitive studies, collection of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data, and analyses of brain imaging and genetic data (under direct supervision). Center goals include advancement of risk assessment and diagnostic techniques for major mental illnesses. Contact Information: Godfrey Pearlson 400 Washington Street Whitehall Bldg Hartford, CT 06106 gpearls@harthosp.org www.nrc-iol.org ****************************************************************************************************** Research Assistant (Research Assistant) Neuroimaging and Experience-based Cognition, Learning Research and Development Center, University of Pittsburgh A two-year full-time post-baccalaureate research assistant position is available beginning May 2006. The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree with a strong record in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, or related fields. We are seeking applicants with well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent computer and quantitative knowledge, and strong self-motivation. Previous research experience, including behavioral and neuroimaging methods and analyses, is highly desirable. Responsibilities will include subject recruitment, designing and facilitating experiments, data analysis, and conference presentations. Two-year commitment is required. Applicants should email a cover letter and CV and have two letters of recommendation sent directly by references to the address below. Deadline for receipt of all materials is March 7th, 2006 with earlier applications receiving priority review. The position will be filled in March. Contact Information: Lori Koerbel 3939 O'Hara Street lkrbl@pitt.edu www.ebc.pitt.edu ****************************************************************************************************** RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING (Research Assistant) Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (BIAC), , Duke University Medical Center One Research Assistant position will be available beginning immediately in the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (BIAC), a multidisciplinary neuroimaging center jointly supported by Duke University and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The position involves running research subjects, collecting and analyzing fMRI data, designing experiments, and assisting in the preparation of grants and manuscripts. The Research Assistant will work on a NIH-funded research program that investigates the neural substrates of decision making in adolescent substance abusers, under the guidance of Dr. Michael De Bellis and Dr. Scott Huettel. The position will provide an exceptional opportunity for recent college graduates looking for additional research experience before graduate or medical school. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and evidence of research skills, preferably in the analysis of fMRI data. Candidates should send a CV or resume, a statement of research skills and interests, and a list of three academic references to: Ms. Wendy Conklin at 3518 Westgate Dr, Suite 100/Durham, NC 27707 or wendy.conklin@duke.edu . Duke University is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Information: Wendy Conklin 3518 Westgate Dr, Suite 100/Durham, NC 27707 wendy.conklin@duke.edu ****************************************************************************************************** Research Assistant (Research Assistant) Neuroscience of Moral Decision-Making (Greene Lab), Department of Psychology, Harvard University Currently seeking a full-time research assistant to work on studies related to moral decision-making and its neural basis. This research will use a combination of behavioral methods and fMRI. Responsibilities will include coordinating and testing human subjects, management and analysis of fMRI data, programming stimuli, managing laboratory computers, and supervising undergraduate research assistants. There will also be opportunities to make creative contributions to the laboratory’s research. Must have bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or relevant technical field. Experience with fMRI and computer programming (e.g. E-Prime or MATLAB) preferred. Must be highly motivated and have good interpersonal and organizational skills. Start date: 7/06-9/06. (Note that this is an unofficial, preliminary announcement. The official announcement will soon appear at https:// jobs.harvard.edu under "research") Contact Information: Joshua Greene Dept of Psychology Princeton, NJ 08544 jdgreene@princeton.edu www.csbmb.princeton.edu/~jdgreene ****************************************************************************************************** Research Assistant (Research Assistant) Cognitive Neuroscience of Attention, Working Memory, and Meditation Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position to conduct behavioral, ERP, and fMRI experiments in topics of attention, working memory, and meditation training The position entails collecting and analyzing data, collaborating in writing articles, literature searches and light clerical work, and lab management. Feeling comfortable with computers (software and hardware; Linux, MSOffice?, SPSS, etc.) is essential. Highly motivated and curious individuals with B.A. or B.S. in psychology and/or neuroscience are preferred. Only candidates with a highly relevant background will be considered. Enthusiastic candidates should email a CV, description of research experience and a statement of goals and interests to: Dr. Amishi P. Jha apjha@psych.upenn.edu. Contact Information: Amishi P. Jha, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Center for Cognitive Neuroscience University of Pennsylvania (215) 746-0425 apjha@psych.upenn.edu http://www.mindbodyresearch.psych.upenn.edu http://www.attention.psych.upenn.edu ****************************************************************************************************** THE END ****************************************************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Members mailing list Members@cogneurosociety.org http://cogneurosociety.org/mailman/listinfo/members |
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