COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER JUNE 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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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  June 26-30, 2006. 


 The   March 26-30, 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



Robert Savoy, Ph.D.




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winning illusions and pictures from 2006 illusion contest
(Conference/Symposium/Event)
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The winning and finalist ILLUSIONS from the 2006 BEST VISUAL ILLUSION OF
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On behalf of the Neural Correlate Society Executive Committee (Luis
Martinez, Stephen Macknik, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Peter Tse and Xoana Troncoso)

Susana Martinez-Conde

Contact Information:
Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD?
Division of Neurobiology

Barrow Neurological Institute

350 W. Thomas Rd

Phoenix AZ 85013, USA



Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484

Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172
smart@neuralcorrelate.com


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MSc? Functional Neuroimaging (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Centre for Cognition and Neuroimaging, Department of Psychology, Brunel
University, UK

Applications are invited for the 2006 intake to the MSc? Functional
Neuroimaging course at Brunel University, West London, UK.

The aim of this program to to provide a strong theoretical and practical
introduction to the world of neuroimaging. It will equip students with a
range of practical skills to enable them to complete research in this
field, including hands-on MRI training.

The course begins in September 2006 and may be taken over 12 months
full-time or 24 months part-time.

Contact Information:
Mrs Veronica Johnson
CCNI
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH
United Kingdom
veronica.johnson@brunel.ac.uk
www.ccni.co.uk

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fMRI Image Acquisition and Analyses Course (Conference/Symposium/Event)
Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center, Psychiatry, The Institute of
Living / Yale University

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.
200 Retreat Avenue
Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center Hartford, CT 06106
kent.kiehl@yale.edu
http://www.nrc-iol.org/olin_fmri_course.htm


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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 F. 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 F. Berman, MD
NIH
Building 10
Rm 4C101
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD
20892-1365 USA
karen.berman@nih.gov

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Visiting Professorship (Faculty Position)
cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, Psychology Department, Washington
College

Behavioral Neuroscience: WASHINGTON COLLEGE invites applications for a
one year visiting position at the assistant professor level. This
position starts in late August 2006.  The candidate will have primary
responsibility in the Fall for teaching an undergraduate laboratory
course in biopsychology and will share responsibility for the biological
component of a team-taught introductory psychology course. In the spring
the candidate would, in consultation with the department Chair, select
among undergraduate courses within the behavioral neuroscience
curriculum. The candidate would also be expected to supervise and mentor
undergraduate investigators.  The Department has just moved into a new
$26M science center and has state of the art teaching and research
facilities that include digital video capabilities, 64 channel
topographic EEG, eye-tracking & pupilometry and a transcranial doppler
lab for assessment of cognitive haemodynamics. A new vivarium services
laboratories in animal cognition, behavioral pharmacology, and
neurohistology. There are also dedicated laboratory facilities for
social, clinical, health psychology and psychometric assessment.  ABD
applicants are welcome.  Send a letter of application, graduate
transcript(s) (p)reprints of publications, teaching evaluations and 3
letters of reference to Dr. Lauren Littlefield, Chair, Psychology
Department, Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD
21620.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.  Washington College is actively seeking to
diversify its faculty and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
minorities are especially encouraged to apply.



Contact Information:
George Spilich
Psychology Department Washington College, Chestertown MD 21620 USA
gspilich2@washcoll.edu
http://george.spilich.washcoll.edu

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Cognitive Neuroscientist (San Francisco)  (Faculty Position)
Clinical Cognitive Neurophysiology, , SAM Technology & The San Francisco
Brain Research Institute

Primary responsibilities include coordinating and executing research
projects focusing on the neurophysiological assessment of attention and
memory in elderly, pediatric and other clinical neurological
populations. The position requires an advanced degree in cognitive
neuroscience, neuropsychology, or a related discipline and a strong
background in quantitative neurophysiology including EEG and evoked
potentials. The successful applicant will have sound knowledge of
quantitative scientific methodology, fluid writing and speaking
abilities, and pleasant interpersonal skills. He or she must also be
able to interact effectively and authoritatively with senior
collaborating scientists and clinicians across the US. An ideal
candidate will also have experience with psychometric testing and
research project management. This is not an academic position but rather
an opportunity to help complete and introduce a new medical test to
neurology. The position has significant growth potential and is suitable
either for a PhD? or MD with clinical research experience. Position title
and salary are dependent on level of experience.
SFBRI & SAM Technology ("the lab") (www.samtechnology.com or
www.sfbri.org ) is a renowned private human cognitive neurophysiology
lab and medical neurotechnology R&D firm located in downtown San
Francisco. Founded in 1980 by Alan Gevins, an MIT engineer and
internationally known cognitive neuroscientist, the lab may be unique in
its interdisciplinary integration of human cognitive neuroscience
research and neurotechnology engineering and product development. As
documented in 150+ peer-reviewed publications including 4 papers in
Science and many patents, "the lab" has helped define the state of the
art across three generations of human neurophysiological and multimodal
brain imaging systems. Non-bureaucratic working environment with happy,
smart people. To apply for the position, please email cover letter and
resume to jobs@samtechnology.com. Sorry, our website does not describe
work in progress.

Contact Information:
Lita Sam-Vargas

lita@eeg.com

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Cognitive neuroscience of attentiona and perception (Faculty Position)
WoldorffLab?, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke Univerisity

We are currently accepting applications for two postdoctoral openings.
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 include 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



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Postdoc in FMRI decoding of consciousness (Postdoctoral Position)
Attention and Awareness Group, Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and
Brain Sciences,

Two full-time postdoctoral stipends are available for a period of 2
years in the group of Dr. John-Dylan Haynes at the Max Planck Institute
for Cognitive and Neural Sciences, Leipzig. Research focuses on
functional brain imaging of conscious and unconscious human cognitive
processing in the domains of perception, attention and executive
control. A variety of methods are used including behavioural and
psychophysical measurements, functional magnetic resonance imaging
(fMRI), and EEG/MEG recordings in humans. The specific projects will
build on previous work using multivariate pattern recognition applied to
human brain responses to decode conscious and unconscious processing in
various cognitive domains. Experience in cognitive neuroscience and
neuroimaging and familiarity with neuroimaging analysis platforms (such
as SPM or BrainVoyager?) are desirable, as well as mathematical and
scripting skills (especially MATLAB). The positions require a PhD? in a
relevant field, such as neuroscience, cognitive science, cognitive
psychology or computer science/mathematics. The successful candidate
will play a key role in designing, conducting and analysing experiments
and will work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team. The
position offers excellent training in advanced aspects of neuroimaging
(such as cortical flattening, retinotopic mapping, connectivity
analysis, multivariate analyses). For further information and
applications please contact Dr. John-Dylan Haynes (Email:
haynes@cbs.mpg.de).

Contact Information:
John-Dylan Haynes
Max Planck Institute for
Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Stephanstr. 1a
04103 Leipzig
Germany

Phone: +49 (0)341 3552 1722
Fax: +49 (0)341 9940-113
haynes@cbs.mpg.de
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/MPI_Base/NEU/Mitarbeiter/homepage_MA_html?user=haynes


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fMRI of Strategic Retrieval & Decision Processes (Postdoctoral Position)
Dobbins Laboratory, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Duke University

The Dept. of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Duke University
(http://www.pbs.duke.edu) has an opening for a 2-3 year postdoctoral
position in the laboratory of Ian Dobbins
(http://www.duke.edu/~sh56/research.htm) examining the role of
prefrontal cortex in memory retrieval and other deliberative judgments.
 fMRI studies are conducted on campus at the Brain Imaging and Analysis
Center (BIAC - http://www.biac.duke.edu/) which houses research
dedicated 3.0T and 4.T scanners and an expert staff.  The position
provides the opportunity for independent research and collaboration with
researchers at Duke’s Centers for Cognitive Neuroscience
(http://www.mind.duke.edu), Neuroeconomics
(http://neuroeconomics.duke.edu), and Aging and Human Development
(http://www.geri.duke.edu), among others.  fMRI experience is desirable,
however, experience in cognitive/behavioral research examining memory
and/or decision making is the primary qualification.  Ample training is
available for those new to fMRI.  Interested candidates should send a
CV, along with a brief description of research interests and contact
information for three potential referees to Ian Dobbins
(ian.dobbins@duke.edu).

Contact Information:
Ian Dobbins
9 Flowers Drive, Box 90086
Durham, NC, 27708-0086
ian@psych.duke.edu
http://www.duke.edu/~sh56/contact.htm

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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 F. Berman, MD
NIH Building 10
Rm 4C101
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD
20892-1365 USA
karen.berman@nih.gov
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Post Doctoral Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

Department of Psychiatry and Department of Psychological and Brain
Sciences, Duke University.

One position available to study NEUROIMAGING OF SOCIAL COGNITION in the
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Duke University.
Opportunity for a dynamic research experience combining fMRI,
eye-tracking, neuropsychological, and psychophysiological approaches. We
are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to organize and manage a NIH
project that aims to characterize social cognitive processes in adults
with anorexia nervosa relative to individuals with autism spectrum
disorders. Job will entail subject recruitment, database management,
data analysis, and manuscript preparation. Prior experience with brain
imaging and/or eye tracking methods is preferred but not required.
State-of-the-art facilities include research-dedicated 3T and 4T GE MRI
scanners. Position available as of July 1 but start date is flexible.
Please e-mail cover letter and C.V. to Dr. Nancy Zucker at
zucke001@mc.duke.edu. You will be working conjointly with Dr. Zucker and
Dr. Kevin Pelphrey. Write to Dr. Pelphrey at kevin.pelphrey@duke.edu or
visit www.biac.duke.edu for more information about the lab and see
http://eatingdisorders.mc.duke.edu for information about the clinical
population.


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Postdoc in attention and eye movements in humans  (Postdoctoral
Position), Neurobiology and Anatomy , University of Texas Health Science
Center at 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 Dr. Anne Sereno.

Contact Information:
Dr. Anne B. Sereno
UT-Houston Medical School
6431 Fannin St., Suite 7.160A
Houston, TX 77030

Anne.B.Sereno@uth.tmc.edu
http://nba.uth.tmc.edu/homepage/sereno/html/staff.html



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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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NEUROIMAGING OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTION AND NEUROECONOMICS (Postdoctoral
Position)
Huettel Laboratory, Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, Duke University

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Scott
Huettel at Duke University. The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate on
NIH-funded research projects that investigate the neural substrates of
economic and social decision making, using a combination of behavioral,
neuroimaging, and electrophysiological methods. Significant
opportunities also exist for collaboration with other cognitive
neuroscience faculty and with faculty in Duke’s Fuqua School of
Business. Duke BIAC facilities include 3T and 4T research-dedicated MRI
scanners, an ERP laboratory, behavioral testing resources, and
substantial computational infrastructure.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant discipline and
experience with functional MRI of higher cognition, executive
processing, reward systems, or a related topic. Statistical and data
analysis skills, particularly facility with MATLAB and with fMRI data
analysis, are highly desirable. Strong writing skills are preferred.
Duke University is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates should send a CV, a statement of research skills and
interests, and a list of 3 references to the address below. The position
start date is flexible.


Contact Information:
Dr. Scott Huettel
Brain Imaging and Analysis Center
Box 3918, Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC, 27710
scott.huettel@duke.edu



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Skills - Search for Post Docs (Postdoctoral Position)
Behavioral Science, Industrial Engineering and Management, Technion -
Israel Institute of Technology

The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Behavioral Science Area
(Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management) anticipates hiring
two Postdoctoral Fellows for a period of two to five years, with a starting
date of October 2006.  The Postdoctoral Fellows will be involved in a
five-year European Integrated project focusing on the development of
multimodal interfaces for the acquisition and transfer of skills with
applications to surgery, industrial work stations and sport. The
Technion Skills laboratory will be leading the cognitive research
efforts, including skill modeling, task analysis and development of a
behavioral and neurophysiological test battery to evaluate learning
processes, as well as levels and individual styles of competence.

The research team at the Technion includes a multidisciplinary group of
researchers interested in the study of complex skill acquisition and
transfer, judgment and decision making, human computer interaction, and
cognitive neuropsychology. Key personnel are: Daniel Gopher, Ido Erev,
and Eldad Yechiam from the faculty of Industrial Engineering and
Management; Hillel Pratt from the faculty of Medicine; Arthur Grunwald
from the faculty of aeronautical and space engineering and Miriam Reiner
from the department of Science and Technology Teaching.

This position is open to candidates who have recently earned their
Ph.D., or who are expecting their degree in 2006-2007, in any area of
psychology or neuroscience. Salary will be competitive. We look for
candidates whose capabilities complement the current expertise of the
project members. Candidates whose training and interest is in the
following areas will be considered:  1) Neuroscience:  Event Related
Potentials, skin responses, motor behavior. 2) Cognitive psychology:
Training and skill acquisition, attention processes, decision making,
behavioral economics. 3) Perceptual motor skills.

The ideal candidate's experience and training combines two or more of
these areas, although substantial expertise and achievements in one of
the areas are also valued. Familiarity with methods of experimentation
and analysis is important.  In particular, experience in programming and
in conducting computer-based experiments is required. A background in
quantitative modeling techniques is an advantage.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, two letters of
recommendation, and a cover letter describing their research interests.

Review of applications will commence on August 15, 2006 and will continue
until the positions are filled.

Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Eldad Yechiam
Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Technion City, Haifa 32000, Israel

For any further information please contact
Dr. Eldad Yechiam at yeldad@tx.technion.ac.il
Prof. Daniel Gopher at: dgopher@ie.technion.ac.il



Contact Information:
Dr. Eldad Yechiam
Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Technion City, Haifa 32000, Israel

yeldad@tx.technion.ac.il
http://tx.technion.ac.il/~yeldad/


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2 PhD? positions – imaging consciousness in coma  (Graduate Student Position)
Belgium - University of Liege , Cyclotron Research Centre and Neurology
Dept, University of Liege, Belgium

One PhD? position (funded for 4 years) is available as a part of a
multi-disciplinary project entitled: “Neuroscience, cognitive psychology
and psychopathology of self-processing”.

One PhD? position (funded for 3 years) is available as a part of a
European Marie Curie Research Training Network entitled: “Disorders and
Coherence of the Embodied Self”.

The candidate will be based at the Cyclotron Research Centre and
Neurology Dept, University of Liège. The PhD? thesis will primarily
involve multi-modal imaging of “conscious” versus “automatic”
self-processing and neuronal plasticity using EEG-fMRI and PET in
severely brain damaged patients (coma, vegetative state, minimally
conscious state, locked-in syndrome). Positions can start October 1,
2006 or October 1, 2007.

Candidates should be MD or MSc? in neuroscience or related field; have
interest/experience in the field of EEG, ERP, fMRI, PET or cognitive
psychology and required skills to deal with the families and staff
caring for severely brain-damaged patients.

Please send your CV to steven.laureys@ulg.ac.be (Steven Laureys;
http://www.ulg.ac.be/crc).


Contact Information:
steven laureys
Cyclotron Research Centre
Université de Liège
Sart Tilman-B30
4000 Liège, Belgium
steven.laureys@ulg.ac.be
http://www.ulg.ac.be/crc

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Research Assistant position available (Research Assistant)
Sackler Institute for Developmental Psychobiology, Psychiatry
Department, Weill Medical School of Cornell University

Duties include assisting in data collection (behavioral,
 eye-tracking, ERP, fMRI with infants, children, adolescents, and
 adults), data processing and management, subject recruitment, and
 administrative duties including aiding in grant proposals and
 IRB/HIPAA compliance.  Candidates must have strong interpersonal and
 technical skills.  Functional image processing and SPSS experience
 is a plus.

Contact Information:
Marcella Nurse, M.A.
1300 York Avenue, Box #140
New York, NY 10021
mcn2002@med.cornell.edu
www.sacklerinstitute.org

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MR Engineer/JR MR Physicist (Research Assistant)
Princeton’s Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior,
Princeton’s Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton
University

MR ENGINEER / JUNIOR MR PHYSICIST.  Princeton’s Center for the Study of
Brain, Mind and Behavior (CSBMB) invites applications for a staff
position in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.  The CSBMB is an
interdisciplinary neuroscience research community at Princeton
University.  The Center operates a research-dedicated 3 Tesla Siemens
Allegra head-only MRI system.  The incumbent will help support
MR-related research activities in the CSBMB.  Duties include maintenance
and testing of the MRI system, assistance with development of MR methods
and devices, and consulting for faculty investigators.
Bachelors degree in engineering or basic science required. Masters
and/or experience in Magnetic Resonance preferred.  Knowledge and
practical experience in image quality improvement, functional MRI,
and/or pulse sequence programming are desirable.  C++ and MatLab?
programming experience are also desirable.  Rank and salary commensurate
with experience.

More information about the CSBMB can be found at www.csbmb.princeton.edu

Interested applicants should apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu
Requisition Number: 0600981


Contact Information:
Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior
Princeton University
Green Hall
Princeton, NJ 08540
http://jobs.princeton.edu req# 0600981
www.csbmb.princeton.edu


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Research Specialist needed in an fMRI & Cognition Lab (Research Assistant)
Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development, Department of Psychiatry,
University of Pittsburgh / UPMC

The ideal candidate for this position would have neuroimaging experience
and a working familiarity with Matlab, Linux, and any leading
neuroimaging packages (e.g. Brain Voyager, AFNI)
The position requires a two-year commitment and provides excellent
preparation for students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies
or for a career oriented position.
Duties would include: fMRI analysis, oculomotor data analysis,
programming presentation paradigms (in E-Prime), manuscript and grant
preparation.

Please submit cover letter, resume and 3 references to email below.

Contact Information:
Beatriz Luna, Ph.D.
3501 Forbes Avenue
Suite 731
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
lunab@upmc.edu
http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/lncd/


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Psychometrist / Psychological Assistant (Research Assistant)
, Columbia Health Centre NE, Lifemark Health, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview
The primary purposes of the Psychological Assistant position are to
provide neuropsychological, vocational, and psychological assessments
and database management.  Key responsibilities and accountabilities
include the following:

 Confer with referral sources, clients, supervising
psychologist(s), and other staff-practitioners to ensure assessments are
scheduled and executed in a timely fashion
 Administer and score neuropsychological, vocational, and
psychological tests to individuals
 Record tests results and report on observed behaviours
 Conduct follow-up telephone calls to monitor durability of
program outcomes
 Manage client databases of assessment, follow-up, and related
information
 Manage and update test and reference materials inventory
 Provide education support and lead relaxation classes

Education & Technical Requirements
The minimum requirements to perform this job competently include the
following:
 Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related health sciences field
 Knowledge of neuropsychological, vocational, and psychological
assessment tests and reference materials
 Ability to administer and score tests
 Good computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, and SPSS programs
 Eligibility for registration as a Psychological Associate with
the College of Alberta Psychologists is an asset
 Prior administration of psychometric tests

Essential Requirements
 Quickly establish rapport with and get “best efforts” from
clients challenged by injury, psychological issues and/or chronic pain
 Ability to listen and be non-judgmental
 Demonstrated ability to deal with the emotions of others using
sensitivity, empathy, and diplomacy
 Experience in establishing and maintaining positive
relationships with clients, referral sources, and fellow staff
 Interdisciplinary team skills
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Cultural awareness

Key Competencies
 Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively
 Acquiring and retaining knowledge/understanding through study,
instruction or experience
 Developing and maintaining relationships inside and outside
Columbia Health Centre to assist in achieving goals
 Communicating verbally in a clear and concise manner, both
informally and in formal presentations
 Ensuring that work accomplished is accurate in all relevant aspects
 Working with and coordinating the activities of persons over
whom the incumbent may have no direct authority; attention and energy
are focussed on bringing various activities together to meet timetables
and desired outcomes
 Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and
sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives

The position will have a start date of June/July 2006.  Please forward a
CV to Human Resources at Lifemark Health by mail, fax or email.

Contact Information:
Human Resources
Lifemark Health Mangement Inc.
2121 – 29th St.  N.E
Calgary T1Y 7H8
Fax: (403) 247-6190

humanresources@lifemark.ca
www.lifemark.ca


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UC Santa Cruz Lab Manager/Research Assistant Position (Research Assistant)
Memory and Cognition Lab, Department of Psychology, University of
California, Santa Cruz

Full-time research assistant position available for project
investigating age differences in memory, emotion and cognition.  The
research assistant will be responsible for recruiting older and younger
adults to participate in studies, scheduling and running research
sessions, coordinating other lab members to assist with research
sessions, developing connections in community to help recruit
participants, organizing incoming data and assisting with preparation of
manuscripts, presentations and data analyses.  Applicants must have a
B.A. degree and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Accuracy, reliability and attention to detail are crucial.  Other
additional skills that will confer an advantage are computer programming
expertise, research experience in psychology or a related field, fluency
in Spanish, project management experience and experience working with
senior citizens. Start date to be determined  (sometime in July-August).

Candidates should send a resume and contact information for three
professional references to the address below.

Contact Information:
Mara Mather
Psychology Department
277 Social Sciences 2
University of California
Santa Cruz, CA  95064

mather@ucsc.edu
http://psych.ucsc.edu/matherlab/

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Seeking Developmental Neuroscience RA (Research Assistant)
Stanford Cognitive Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, Department of
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University

Applications are invited for the post of a Cognitive Neuroscience
Research Assistant in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral
Sciences.  The RA will participate in several ongoing research studies
of cognitive development and cognitive disorders (Alzheimer's disease in
particular).



Responsibilities include: assembling assessment instruments; screening
and recruiting subjects; obtaining informed consent; scheduling subjects
for testing; tracking progress of the study; designing fMRI and EEG
experiments; acquiring, archiving and analyzing fMRI, MRI, DTI, EEG and
behavioral data; verifying data and entering pertinent information into
database for statistical analysis; and assistance with manuscript
preparation. For creative and highly motivated candidates, the position
offers plenty of opportunities to co-author publications.



QUALIFICATIONS:

*Requires a BS/BA degree in psychology, human biology, neuroscience,
symbolic systems or related fields.

*One to two years of work experience is required.

*A strong academic record is essential; past research experience with
fMRI and children and/ or elderly subjects is desirable.

*Experience with any of the following would be an added advantage: EEG,
computer programming, statistical analysis, and neuropsychological
assessment.

*The candidate must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
the ability to work well with children and elderly subjects; a
willingness to tackle complex tasks in an independent manner; and a
strong sense of responsibility towards work.



To apply, please email Sarah Wu at sarahswu@stanford.edu with a resume,
cover letter. Please have three recommendations ready as well.

Contact Information:
Sarah Wu
650.736.0128
sarahswu@stanford.edu
http://scsnl.stanford.edu


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Department of Experimental Psychology
www.psychol.cam.ac.uk

Wellcome Trust-funded Pre- or Post-doctoral Research Assistant/Associate
(2 years)

Applications are invited for a Pre- or Post-doctoral Research
Assistant/Associate working with Professor Trevor Robbins. The post will
be based at the University of Cambridge Department of Experimental
Psychology, and within the Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience
Institute (www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/bcni).

The successful applicant will contribute to a research programme
investigating the neural and neurochemical substrates of impulsive and
compulsive behaviour in healthy individuals and in individuals suffering
from neuropsychiatric disorders including Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Applicants will have experience in the design, implementation and
analysis of case-control neurocognitive studies, functional neuroimaging
techniques and/or functional analysis of human lesion data. Experience
of psychopharmacological studies is an advantage.

For further information please contact Professor Trevor Robbins
(twr2@cam.ac.uk).

Applications should include a full CV, completed PD18, and the contact
details of two professional referees, who can be approached prior to
interview. Please e-mail completed applications to Dr Tanya Izzard
(tdi20@cam.ac.uk).

Salary range is £20,044-£22,289 or £20,044-£30,002 , and the closing
date for completed applications is 26 May 2006.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity.


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