COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER JULY 2006

Table of Contents:

I Welcome to the Newsletter
II Society News
III Announcements/Conferences
IV 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 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.


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II SOCIETY NEWS
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II ANNOUNCEMENTS/CONFERENCES
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (Conference/Symposium/Event)
NEURAL SYSTEMS OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOR CONFERENCE, May 11-13, 2007, Austin
Hilton, Austin, TX

This conference will focus on the biological systems supporting social
processes from the perspectives of Social Psychology, Cognitive
Neuroscience, and Economics. Examples of social processes include but
are not limited to social cognition (both self-perception and
person-perception), emotional processes (experience, regulation,
learning, empathy), motivation, decision-making, altruism, and
reward/punishment. Research examining human and non-human populations
adopting a variety of neuroscience methods such as brain imaging (e.g.,
fMRI, PET, EEG/ERP, TMS) and brain damage are encouraged.

Invited speakers include Dr. Ralph Adolphs (Cal Tech), Dr. David Amaral
(UC Davis), Dr.Colin Camerer (Cal Tech), Dr. Lisa Feldman-Barrett
(Boston  College), Dr. John Kihlstrom (UC Berkeley), Dr. Elizabeth
Phelps (NYU), and Dr. Tania Singer (University of Zurich).

Submissions for talks and posters are invited until December 15, 2006.
Please see the conference website
(http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/content/Labs/Beer/Conference) for more
information and the submission form.


Contact Information:
Jennifer Beer
Dept of Psychology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
jbeer@ucdavis.edu
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/content/Labs/Beer/Conference

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fMRI Image Acquisition and Analyses course (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center, Psychiatry, Hartford
Hospital/Institute of Living

The Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center and Yale University are pleased
to announce the next upcoming fMRI Image Acquisition and Analyses course
to be held July 12-14th, 2006 at the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research
Center on the campus of the Institute of Living in Hartford, Connecticut
<http://www.nrc-iol.org/olin_fmri_course.htm&;gt;
http://www.nrc-iol.org/olin_fmri_course.htm.  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 Dr. Rik Henson
from the Medical Research Council, Cambridge, UK.  This course will have
special emphasis on experimental design. The course will also cover
optimized 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. 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 nonparametric (SnMP?) 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&;gt;
http://www.nrc-iol.org/olin_fmri_course.htm

CME credits will be provided.

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III POSITIONS AVAILABLE
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Kent A. Kiehl, Ph.D., Director
Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory Olin Neuropsychiatry Research
Center, Institute of Living

Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Psychiatry
Yale University School of Medicine

Mailing address and contact information:

Institute of Living
200 Retreat Avenue
Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center
Hartford, CT USA 06106
Tel: 860-545-7385; Fax: 860-545-7797
Email kent.kiehl@yale.edu
http://www.nrc-iol.org/ccnlab

Contact Information:
Kent A. Kiehl, Ph.D.
Institute of Living
200 Retreat Avenue
Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center
Hartford, CT USA 06106
kent.kiehl@yale.edu
http://www.nrc-iol.org/olin_fmri_course.htm

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MR Physicist/Princeton Univ. Human Neuroimaging Facility (Faculty Position)
CSBMB Human Neuroimaging Facility, Princeton Univ., Center for the Study
of Brain, Mind & Behavior, Princeton University


We are seeking an MR physicist with technical training and extensive
experience in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to help lead
the Center's program in brain imaging research.  Responsibilities will
include oversight of technical operations and support staff for the
Center's 3T research-dedicated MR scanner and associated facilities, as
well as pulse sequence programming and hardware development.  The
successful candidate will have opportunities for close collaborations
with neuroscientists, engineers, chemists and mathematicians in both
basic research and methods development and for training and supervision
of students.  Ph.D. required.

Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience in one or
more of the following areas: pulse sequence programming, coil design,
and the development of new methods for image acquisition, processing and
analysis.  Salary/rank commensurate with background/experience.  More
information about the CSBMB can be found at http://www.csbmb.princeton.edu/

PU/EOE/AA.  For information about applying to Princeton, please link to
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/applicantsinfo.htm
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a research statement,
representative publications, and 3 letters of reference to Search MR/DS,
Center for the Study of Brain. Mind and Behavior, Green Hall, Princeton
University, Princeton, NJ 08544; or email sandfort@princeton.edu with
subject line SEARCH MR/DS.


Contact Information:
Donna Sandfort
CSBMB
Princeton University
Green Hall
Princeton, NJ  08544
sandfort@princeton.edu
http://www.csbmb.princeton.edu/

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HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE/HUMAN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

Pitzer College is seeking applications for a one-year, full-time
position in Human Neuroscience/Human Neuropsychology, with some
possibility of continuation for a second year.  Candidates should have
completed a Ph.D. in neuroscience, neuropsychology, cognitive
neuroscience, or related fields.  Possible courses that the successful
candidate would teach are: Brain and Behavior, Neuropsychology (with a
lab), Introduction to Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience (with a lab),
Neuropsychological Assessment, and The Biological Bases of Mental Illness.

Candidates should have a commitment to undergraduate teaching at a
liberal arts college and are expected to engage in research and
publication.  Preference will be given to those candidates who have
completed the Ph.D. and who have teaching experience.  Pitzer College, a
member of the Claremont Colleges, has a strong institutional commitment
to the principles of diversity in all areas and strongly encourages
candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who
can contribute to the College’s distinctive educational objectives,
which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural
understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical
implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the
relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate
departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino
Studies, and/or Women’s Studies.

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately. Interested
candidates should submit a cover letter, vita, statement of teaching
philosophy, past course evaluations, relevant syllabi, and three letters
of recommendation to: Alan Jones, Dean of Faculty, Pitzer College,1050
N. Mills Ave.,  Claremont CA 91711 Attn: Human Neuropsychology/Human
Neuroscience Position.

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Assistant / Associate / Full Professor  (Faculty Position)
clinical, health, social, ind/organizational, developmental, Department
of Psychology, National University of Singapore

Applications (rank open) are invited for academic staff positions in the
Department of Psychology. We expect to make several appointments, both
tenure track and visiting and seek applicants able to teach at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants in abnormal/clinical
psychology are expected to have completed all clinical training. All
candidates are expected to have completed their Ph.D. degree by the time
of appointment and to have either established or show promise for
establishing a strong research program. The Department offers
undergraduate as well Masters and PhD? degrees. The National University
of Singapore is listed among the top 25 research universities in the
world and we seek candidates who will make a significant contribution to
the further development of the psychology program.
Tenure track appointments at the Assistant Professor Level will
initially be 3-year term contracts with provision for extension or
tenure. Appointments at the Associate Professor and Professor level may
be either term or tenure contracts. Visiting appointments will usually
be for one or two years. We offer a very competitive remuneration
package, including housing and travel benefits. Please send full CV
along with statements of research interests and teaching interests and
arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent. All
materials are to be sent to: Ms Loo Bee Bee, Department of Psychology,
National University of Singapore, Blk AS6, Level 3, 11 Law Link,
Singapore 117570, Fax: (65) 6773 1843
Informal inquiries can be made by contacting the Head of
Department, Prof. George Bishop, (e-mail: psyhead@nus.edu.sg). Review of
applications will begin Friday, September 1, 2006, and will continue
until all positions are filled. Only short-listed candidates
will be notified.

Contact Information:

http://www.nus.edu.sg


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RCUK Fellowship in Developmental and Cognitive Neuroscience (Faculty
Position)
Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, Department of Psychology,
Birkbeck College, University of London

RCUK Academic Fellowship in Developmental and Cognitive Neuroscience

We are seeking a talented individual to conduct research within the
Centre for Brain & Cognitive Development and/or the new Wolfson
Institute for Brain & Function and Development, both within the School
of Psychology,Birkbeck.

The RCUK Fellowship will build on new and exciting initiatives in
developmental and cognitive neuroscience within the School,including a
new research MRI facility scheduled to open later this year. We seek
applicants who have interests that consolidate the collaborative links
between members of the new Wolfson Institute,the CBCD,and the new MRI
facility.  We are particularly interested in candidates whose research
centres on developmental functional or structural MRI. However,other
candidates in developmental and cognitive neuroscience that help to
establish and reinforce collaborative bridges within the grouping will
also be considered. While primarily a research fellow in the initial
years,you may contribute to teaching at graduate and postgraduate level.

This is initially a three year research post leading to a permanent
academic appointment, at an appropriate level, when the fellowship ends.
The fellowship is jointly funded by the RCUK Academic Fellowship scheme
and Birkbeck.

Salary will be £22,492 rising to £32,450 per annum at RA1A of the
Research Staff Salary Scales. Initial salary award will be dependent on
skills and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Mark Johnson, Director of
the Centre for Brain & Cognitive Development,by email at
mark.Johnson@bbk.ac.uk

Download the job description and application form by visiting http://
www.bbk.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/ or email humanresources@bbk.ac.uk quoting
reference APS153.

Closing date: 14 August 2006. Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer


Contact Information:
Mark Johnson

mark.johnson@bbk.ac.uk
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/


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SENIOR STAFF SCIENTIST NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH POSITION (Faculty Position)
SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL
HEALTH, NIH

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural
Research Program, a major research component of the
National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS), housed at one of the
premier research sites in the U.S., the 300 acre Bethesda
campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C. with state-of-the-
art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to
research, is recruiting a senior staff scientist to join
the Section on Integrated Neuroimaging. Minimum
qualifications are a doctoral degree, post-doctoral
training, strong publication record, and demonstrated
expertise in analysis (computational and statistical
methods) and synthesis of neuroimaging data. The successful
candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team using
neuroimaging to map brain activity as well as 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 such as
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 Section. Possible areas of
concentration include 1) neurofunctional and neurochemical
substrates of higher cognitive function, particularly as
regards working memory and frontal lobe, 2) neurochemical
and neurophysiological substrates of reward, 3)
neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric disorders
(schizophrenia, Williams syndrome), 4) computational
neuroscience (statistical and systems approaches). Stipends
are competitive and depend on level of experience.  Send
letter of interest outlining experience and research goals,
CV, and three letters of recommendation ASAP 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.  E-mail: karen.berman@nih.gov.

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Contact Information:
Karen Berman, M.D.
NIH
Building 10
Rm 4C101
9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD
20892-1365 USA
karen.berman@nih.gov


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FULL-TIME NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH POSITION FOR PHYSICIANS (Faculty Position)
SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING, 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 areas of
concentration include 1) neurofunctional and neurochemical
substrates of higher cognitive function, particularly as
regards working memory and frontal lobe, 2) neurochemical
and neurophysiological substrates of reward, 3)
neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric disorders
(schizophrenia, Williams syndrome), 4) computational
neuroscience (statistical and systems approaches).
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, M.D.
NIH
Building 10
Rm 4C101
9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD
20892-1365 USA
karen.berman@nih.gov


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Full-Time Neurological Researcher (Faculty Position)
Center for Aphasia and Related Disorders, , VA Northern California
Health Care System

The Center for Aphasia and Related Disorders, in Martinez, CA, is
currently looking for a full-time neuropsychological researcher with a
background in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, speech pathology, or a
related field. Ideal candidates should have experience writing research
articles and NIH and NSF grants. Some experience working with an adult
neurogenic population is preferred, but not required. Excellent computer
skills, self-direction and strong organizational and problem-solving
abilities are a must.

Duties would include: grant-writing, data management and statistical
analysis, assistance with all stages of publication preparation and some
behavioral testing of research participants.

The applicant would be working with a friendly staff to assist on
projects related to speech and language disorders as the result of
stroke or other neurological disease. The Center for Aphasia and Related
Disorders (CARD) is a research center affiliated with the VA Northern
California Health Care System and specializes in a multi-disciplinary
approach to the evaluation of patients with aphasia. We have been
working with patients with aphasia for over 20 years and recruit new
research participants on an ongoing basis.

Please forward a letter of interest and a CV to jenny.ogar@va.gov or
call 925-370-4129.

Contact Information:
Jenny Ogar
Center for Aphasia & Related Disorders
VANCHCS
150 Muir road 126S
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)370-4129
jenny.ogar@va.gov
http://ebire.org/card/


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Assistant Professor (Faculty Position)
Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Medicine Center,
Division of Gen. Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical
School

The Developmental Medicine Center Lab of Cognitive Neuroscience at
Children's Hospital, Boston is recruiting an Assistant Professor. The
DMC is one of the largest clinical centers for the diagnosis and
treatment of developmental disorders in the US, and is involved in
clinical care and research as well as the training of pediatricians and
psychologists. The Developmental Medicine Center Lab of Cognitive
Neuroscience is the newly formed research center for the DMC and is
headed by Charles A. Nelson III, Ph.D. The candidate must have expertise
in cognitive neuroscience, with a particular interest in
neurodevelopmental disorders.  Individuals with expertise in functional
or structural MRI would be particularly welcome, although other imaging
modalities would also be seriously considered. The candidate must be an
MD or Ph.D. who will conduct his/her own research in this field. The
successful candidate will have an academic appointment as Assistant
Professor.  Applications should describe the candidate’s research
interests. Please enclose a CV and representative reprints, and arrange
to have three letters of recommendation sent to the search committee.
Send applications to: Search Committee, DMC, Fegan 10, Children's
Hospital, Boston, 300 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02115

Qualified women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to
apply. Children's Hospital, Boston is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer.

Contact Information:

http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/babybrain

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Postdoctoral Position- Duke University (Postdoctoral Position)
LaBar? Lab, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University

One position available to study NEUROIMAGING OF EMOTION at the Center
for Cognitive Neuroscience with an emphasis on cognitive-emotional
interactions in healthy adults.  Opportunity for a dynamic research
experience combining fMRI, ERP and/or psychophysiological approaches.
Prior experience with brain imaging methods required.  NIH- and
NSF-funded projects aim to characterize emotional modulation of
attention and memory in the human brain.  State-of-the-art facilities
include research-dedicated 3T and 4T GE MRI scanners.  Position
available as of May 1 but start date is flexible. Please e-mail cover
letter and C.V. to Dr. Kevin S. LaBar? at klabar@duke.edu. See
www.mind.duke.edu for more information about the lab.

Contact Information:
Kevin LaBar?
B203 LSRC
Box 90999
Durham, NC 27708
klabar@duke.edu
mind.duke.edu

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Cognitive Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Fellowship (Postdoctoral Position)
Functional MRI Research Center, Department of Radiology, Columbia
University in the City of New York

A postdoctoral position is available starting this summer/fall (exact
date negotiable) in the fMRI Research Center. The appointment will
initially be for 2 years but could be extended. The successful applicant
would complement current strengths of the Center, which is a highly
collaborative research environment with major interests in the neural
mechanisms of cognitive control, decision making, vision, language, and
clinical applications. The laboratory contains facilities for fMRI, EEG,
EEG-fMRI, and TMS. We are particularly interested in an independent
researcher with an interest in selective attention/cognitive control,
but strong applicants with other interests will also be considered. A
solid background in experimental design with respect to fMRI
applications is highly desirable, as is experience in psychophysics,
Matlab or Presentation programming, and fMRI data analysis with SPM or FSL.

To apply, please e-mail a CV, cover-letter, reprints, and contact
details of 3 potential referees.

Contact Information:
Elisa Edmondson
fMRI Research Center
Columbia University
Neurological Institute, Box 108
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
ee2135@columbia.edu
http://fmri.org/index.html

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University of Michigan Postdoctoral Position (Postdoctoral Position)
Neuromotor Behavior Laboratory, Psychology & Kinesiology, University of
Michigan

The Neuromotor Behavior Laboratory at the University of Michigan is
recruiting for postdoctoral applicants. Funding is currently available
from the Biomedical Research Training Program in the Biology of Aging.
Applicants MUST be US citizens or have permanent residence status.

Potential projects include skill learning, transfer of learning, and
aging, using both behavioral and brain imaging (fMRI, TMS) approaches.
Equipment used will include motion monitoring devices such as
potentiometers, microswitches, and motion capture systems; 3.0T MRI
scanner; and MATLAB, LabView?, and / or E-Prime software.

The candidate will be expected to design and conduct experiments,
analyze data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and participate at
national level conferences. Interested applicants should submit a cover
letter and curriculum vita to Rachael D. Seidler, Ph.D. via e-mail
(rseidler@umich.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately.

Necessary Qualifications: Ph.D. in motor control, psychology,
neuroscience, or kinesiology.  Experience with human motor learning
research, aging, and / or fMRI.  Must possess excellent verbal and
written communications skills, and work well in a team setting. Desired
Qualifications: Experience with SPM and / or computer programming a plus
(MATLAB, LabView?, and / or E-Prime).

Questions in regards to applying for this position can be E-mailed to
rseidler@umich.edu

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer.


Contact Information:
Rachael Seidler

rseidler@umich.edu
http://www.kines.umich.edu/faculty/full-time/seidler.html



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NIH T-32 Postdoctoral Fellowship (Postdoctoral Position)
Neuroplasticity/Neuroimaging and Med Rehab/Clinical Trials, Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine

Three fellowship positions for Ph.D. and M.D. candidates are available
in the areas of Neuroplasticity/Neuroimaging and Medical
Rehabilitation/Clinical Trials. Starting salaries range from $37,000 to
$52,000 and a benefit package is included. Mentors are funded
investigators representing clinical and basic science departments of two
medical schools and Rice University in Houston. Commitment to two years
of training to become an independent investigator in one of the above
concentrations and record of accomplishments related to research are
criteria for selection of fellows.

For more information about this NICHD-funded program and to view a list
of program mentors, please visit our website:
http://www.bcm.edu/pmr/html/education/fellowship/t32/index.html

Please send curriculum vitae, statement of career goals, unofficial
transcript, and names of three references to:

Harvey S. Levin, Ph.D.
Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
Baylor College of Medicine
1709 Dryden Road, Suite 725 • Houston, TX 77030
(713) 798-4860 • (713) 798-6898 fax • hlevin@bcm.edu


Contact Information:
Harvey Levin, Ph.D.
Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
Baylor College of Medicine
1709 Dryden Road, Suite 725
Houston, TX 77030

hlevin@bcm.tmc.edu
http://www.bcm.edu/pmr/html/education/fellowship/t32/index.html

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Cambridge University Research Associate (Postdoctoral Position)
Affective Cognitive Neuroscience & Attention, fMRI&Genetics, Department
of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge

Applications are invited for the position of post-doctoral research
associate to work with Dr Sonia Bishop, Department of Experimental
Psychology, University of Cambridge. The program of research uses fMRI
to investigate the neural substrate of attentional control over
emotional stimuli. The program also includes studies focusing on other
aspects of both prefrontal cortical function and affective processing,
including genetic modulation of prefrontal and subcortical function. The
successful candidate may assist with work on a number of projects or may
take responsibility for one line of research within the overall program
area.
A PhD? in cognitive neuroscience or a relevant field of experimental
psychology and experience with relevant techniques (fMRI, MEG,
experimental design in visual basic or eprime, programming skills) is
desirable.

Salary on appointment will be on the research associate scale:
£20,044-£30,002. Limit of tenure is 2 years as the post is funded from
an MRC research grant.
Exceptional predoctoral candidates will be considered for appointment.
The start date of the appointment is flexible.


Further information can be obtained from Dr Sonia Bishop
(sb445@cam.ac.uk), to whom complete applications should also be made.
Applications should include a full CV and details of two professional
referees, who can be approached prior to interview. The closing date for
applications is 10th July 2006.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity.


Contact Information:
Sonia Bishop
MRC CBU
15 Chaucer Road
Cambridge CB2 2EF
UK
sb445@cam.ac.uk


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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING (Postdoctoral Position)
SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL
HEALTH, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

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 areas of concentration include 1)
neurofunctional and neurochemical substrates of higher
cognitive function, particularly as regards working memory
and frontal lobe, 2) neurochemical and neurophysiological
substrates of reward, 3) neurofunctional bases of
neuropsychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, Williams
syndrome), 4) computational neuroscience (statistical and
systems approaches).  Familiarity with computational and
statistical methods for neuroimaging (e.g. Unix, C/C++,
MatLab?, SPM, AFNI) confers an advantage but is not
absolutely required. Letter of interest, CV, and three
recommendations to: Karen Berman, M.D.; 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, M.D.
NIH
Building 10
Rm 4C101;
9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD
20892-1365 USA
karen.berman@nih.gov
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POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOBIOLOGY
(Postdoctoral Position)
Developmental Psychobiology Research Group (DPRG), Department of
Psychiatry, University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center

Postdoctoral research training for MDs? (child and general psychiatrists,
developmental pediatricians) and PhDs? (neuroscience, developmental
psychobiology, psychopathology) in Developmental Psychobiology at the
University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center. This 2-year
training program, funded by NIMH, emphasizes various neuroscience
research tools needed to understand complex behavioral and psychiatric
disorders, including: (a) molecular, behavioral, and psychiatric
genetics, (b) functional/structural neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG, and MEG),
and (c) cognitive and behavioral analyses. Subject populations include
animals and human infants through adults with developmental disorders
(e.g., autism), psychotic illnesses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar), and
other psychiatric conditions (e.g., conduct disorder, substance abuse).
Neurobiological indices of typical life-span development are another
aspect of the overall training program.

Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply; applicants must
be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. See web page for further
information and application instructions.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.

http://www.dprgpostdoc.org


Contact Information:
Linda Greco-Sanders, MPA
Department of Psychiatry
UCHSC 4200 E. 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80262
Phone: 303-315-5363
FAX: 303-315-5395

Linda.Greco-Sanders@uchsc.edu
http://www.dprgpostdoc.org


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Full-Time Neurological Researcher (Postdoctoral Position)
Center for Aphasia and Related Disorders, , VA Northern California
Health Care System

The Center for Aphasia and Related Disorders, in Martinez, CA, is
currently looking for a full-time neuropsychological researcher with a
background in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, speech pathology, or a
related field. Ideal candidates should have experience writing research
articles and NIH and NSF grants. Some experience working with an adult
neurogenic population is preferred, but not required. Excellent computer
skills, self-direction and strong organizational and problem-solving
abilities are a must.

Duties would include: grant-writing, data management and statistical
analysis, assistance with all stages of publication preparation and some
behavioral testing of research participants.

The applicant would be working with a friendly staff to assist on
projects related to speech and language disorders as the result of
stroke or other neurological disease. The Center for Aphasia and Related
Disorders (CARD) is a research center affiliated with the VA Northern
California Health Care System and specializes in a multi-disciplinary
approach to the evaluation of patients with aphasia. We have been
working with patients with aphasia for over 20 years and recruit new
research participants on an ongoing basis.

Please forward a letter of interest and a CV to jenny.ogar@va.gov or
call 925-370-4129.

Contact Information:
Jenny Ogar
Center for Aphasia & Related Disorders
VANCHCS
150 Muir road 126S
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)370-4129
jenny.ogar@va.gov
http://ebire.org/card/


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Postdoctoral position in Social Cognitive Neuroscience (Postdoctoral
Position), MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, Medical
Research Council UK

A three year training and development post-doctoral position is
available to work with Drs Andrew Lawrence, Andy Calder and Roger Barker
on a project, funded by the Parkinson’s Disease Society, to investigate
the role of dopamine in emotion processing in Parkinson’s disease and
its link to social functioning.

You should hold a PhD? in experimental psychology or related discipline.
Experience of patient-based neuropsychology is desirable. Some knowledge
of psychopharmacology and/or neuroimaging would be helpful, although you
will gain additional training and experience during the appointment.

The starting salary for this position is likely to be in the region of
£24,746 per annum, depending upon qualifications and experience. This is
supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave
entitlement, and an optional MRC final salary pension scheme. On-site
parking is also available.

Closing date: 1st August 2006.


Contact Information:
Recruitment Office, Personal Department
MRC Centre, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QH.
recruit@mrc-centre.cam.ac.uk
www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk

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Postdoc - Functional Neuroimaging of Language - NIH  (Postdoctoral Position)
Language Section, National Institute of Deafness Other Communication
Disorders, National Institutes of Health

A postdoctoral fellowship dedicated to neuroimaging studies of higher
level language processing and functional recovery in aphasia is
available immediately.

The Language section conducts multimodal imaging studies using
hemodynamic (fMRI, PET), radiotracer (PET) and electrophysiological
(EEG, MEG) techniques.   An ideal candidate would have experience with
one or more of these methods and a strong interest in using them to
study brain-language relationships

Instrumentation available to our Section at The NIH Clinical Center
includes a 3T GE MRI instrument, GE Advance PET scanners, 275 channel
CTF MEG and Neuroscan EEG/ERP systems, as well as animal imaging
facilities using MRI, CT, PET and electrophysiological methods.

A PhD? or MD degree is required.  Knowledge of fMRI or MEG, and/or
experience in computer programming or image processing is strongly
preferred. The fellowship carries an initial contract of two years with
an option to renew.  The typical duration of such a fellowship is three
years.

Contact Information:
Allen Braun, M.D.
Language Section, NIDCD,
Building 10, Room 8S235A
NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892
brauna@nidcd.nih.gov

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Electrophysiology of Multisensory Processing in Autism  (Postdoctoral
Position)
Human Electrophysiology Laboratory, Center for Mind and Brain,
University of California at Davis

Funds are available for a two year fellowship studying basic sensory
processing and multisensory integration in autistic spectrum disorders
using behavioral and state-of-the-art electrophysiological methods.
Training will be offered in high-density EEG and ERP recording and data
processing examining sensorimotor responses elicited by auditory,
visual, and somatosensory stimuli. Training in data analytic techniques
will include a variety of spatiotemporal and source estimation
procedures as well as investigation of relations between stimulus-evoked
responses and measures of ongoing brain activity prior to stimulation.
Projects include working with toddlers (ages 2.5 to 4.5) and older
children with ASD (9-15 yr) as well as control populations.  Experience
with research in psychophysics, electrophysiology, fMRI, or
neurodevelopmental disorders preferred. Please send a letter of interest
and current CV to Dr. Clifford Saron (cdsaron@ucdavis.edu) or Dr. Susan
Rivera (srivera@ucdavis.edu).



Contact Information:
Clifford Saron, Ph.D. or Susan Rivera, Ph.D.
UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain
267 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA 95618
cdsaron@ucdavis.edu or srivera@ucdavis.edu
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu

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Cognitive Neuroscience of Schizophrenia (Postdoctoral Position)
Clinical Neuroscience Lab, Psychology, Vanderbilt University

A postdoctoral position (2+ years) in cognitive neuroscience of
schizophrenia is available in the laboratory of Sohee Park in the
Department of Psychology at Vanderbilt University to join ongoing
projects designed to elucidate components and etiology of working memory
deficit in schizophrenia. The ideal candidate will have a strong
background in neuroimaging and research interest in working memory,
attention and social neuroscience. It would be helpful to have some
knowledge of Matlab, BrainVoyager? and/or SPM, oculomotor research.
Interested applicants should fill in an application  form at
http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/postdoc_form.html
and send a cover letter and a recent CV to  sohee.park@vanderbilt.edu


Contact Information:
Sohee Park
Department of Psychology
Vanderbilt University
111, 21st Ave S
Nashville TN 37240
sohee.park@vanderbilt.edu
http://www.psy.vanderbilt.edu/faculty/sohee/


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Research technician position available (Research Assistant)
Addiction Pharmacology Research Laboratory, , California Pacific Medical
Center Research Institute

The Technician will assist with research projects in the Addiction
Pharmacology Research Laboratory (APRL).  Under the scientific direction
of John Mendelson and Gantt Galloway, APRL investigates the pharmacology
of illicit drugs, notably MDMA (‘Ecstasy’), and develops treatments for
addiction, principally to methamphetamine.  APRL is part of the CPMC
Research Institute.

Job involves recruiting and working with research subjects, collecting
data in psychopharmacology experiments and addiction treatment trials,
maintaining study records and computerized databases, processing of
blood and urine samples, data analysis, and administrative duties
including aiding in grant proposals and IRB/HIPAA compliance.


REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 1 years experience in clinical research.

Background in cognitive science or psychology, especially substance
abuse, desirable.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills.  Ability to
work with a diverse population required.

Experience with any of the following would be a plus: computer
programming (we use Matlab and E-Prime), statistics, and
neuropsychological assessment.

Contact Information:
Michelle Salinardi, MPA
Addiction Pharmacology Research
California Pacific Medical Center, Room 151
Duboce and Divisdero Streets
San Francisco CA 94114
SalinaMM?@cpmcri.org
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2 MEG Research Assistantships at NYU  (Research Assistant)
NYU Neurolinguistics Lab, Departments of Psychology and Linguistics, New
York University

Two research positions are available at NYU in magnetoencephalography
and language. For full details, please visit:
http://homepages.nyu.edu/~mp108/NYU_Neuroling.html

1.    Lab Manager Position

The NYU Neurolinguistics Laboratory is looking to fill a full-time Lab
Manager position. The lab manager will be involved in all stages of the
execution and analysis of MEG experiments. Previous experience with MEG
or some other cognitive neuroscience method is highly preferred but can
be compensated by otherwise strong technical skills. Starting date is
negotiable, but preferably September 2006 or before. To apply, please
contact Prof. Liina Pylkkanen (liina.pylkkanen@nyu.edu) by email.

2.    Research Assistant Position (MEG)

The neuromorphology project of the Departments of Linguistics and
Psychology at NYU is looking to fill a full-time Research Assistant
position. Starting date is negotiable, but September 2006 is preferred.
To apply, please contact Prof. Alec Marantz (marantz@mit.edu) (who takes
up a position at NYU in September of 2005) by email.


Contact Information:
Liina Pylkkanen
New York University
Neurolinguistics Laboratory
719 Broadway 4th floor
New York, NY 10003
liina.pylkkanen@nyu.edu
http://homepages.nyu.edu/~mp108/NYU_Neuroling.html

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Cambridge University Research Assistant (Research Assistant)
Affective Cognitive Neuroscience & Attention, fMRI&Genetics, Department
of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge

Applications are invited for the position of research assistant to work
with Dr Sonia Bishop, Department of Experimental Psychology, University
of Cambridge. The program of research uses fMRI to investigate the
neural substrate of attentional control over emotional stimuli. The
program also includes studies focusing on other aspects of both
prefrontal cortical function and affective processing, including genetic
modulation of prefrontal and subcortical function. The successful
candidate will assist with work on a number of projects. A honours
degree in experimental psychology or a related discipline is required
and experience with relevant techniques (fMRI, experimental design in
visual basic or eprime, programming skills) is desirable.

Salary on appointment will be on the research assistant scale:
£20,044-£22,289. Limit of tenure is 2 years as the post is funded from
an MRC research grant.
 The start date is 1st October 2006.

Further information can be obtained from Dr Sonia Bishop
(sb445@cam.ac.uk), to whom complete applications should also be made.
Applications should include a full CV, and details of two professional
referees, who can be approached prior to interview. The closing date for
applications is 30 June 2006.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity.


Contact Information:
Sonia Bishop
MRC CBU
15 Chaucer Road
Cambridge CB2 2EF
UK
sb445@cam.ac.uk



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