Table of Contents:

I Welcome to the Newsletter

II Announcements

III Positions Available

IV Conferences

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I WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

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To become a member or to renew your membership, go to the membership page

at our

guidelines on

the website periodically as they may change again in the future.

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II ANNOUNCEMENTS

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RESEARCH OF HUMAN MOVEMENT KLEIN-VOGELBACH-PRIZE 2003

Submission deadline Sept. 30, 2003, the prize, 10.000 CHF (Swiss Francs). The concept of functional kinetics developed by Dr. H.C. Susanne

Klein-Vogelbach

has gained great impact on the analysis of normal human movement and on the rehabilitation of impaired movement after traumatic injuries or neurological diseases. Her concept has found wide acceptance in the German-speaking

countries

and elsewhere. The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Basle, Switzerland honored her achievements by awarding her the title of honorary medical doctor. Through workshops, courses and seminars and with her books which were published in many editions she inspired young people to apply her therapeutic concept in physiotherapy. Countless patients owe her their gratitude for being able to

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VISITING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN FUNCTIONAL MRI

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SUMMER INSTITUTE ON CATEGORIZATION

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III POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN NEUROSCIENCE AND EDUCATION,

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, UK

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NEUROIMAGING ANALYSIS SCIENTIST, TORONTO, CANADA

The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest Centre invites applications for a neuroimaging analysis scientist. Successful candidate will engage in research program on analytic approaches to neuroimaging technologies (MRI, PET, EEG and MEG). Candidate must possess a Ph.D., or equivalent, and extensive experience in neuroimaging. Candidate will be eligible for an appointment

at the

University of

Toronto. Applicants submit a letter describing their research program,

complete

C.V., relevant reprints and letters sent independently from 3 references.

Review

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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW/MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL COORDINATOR

Cognitive Neuroscience & Neuropsychology of TBI, Sackler Institute for Developmental Psychobiology and Brain Trauma Foundation, NYC: Postdoctoral position available in NYC beginning as early as May, 2003, part of a collaborative team investigating timing and executive function following mild to moderate

traumatic

brain injury using novel cognitive measures, neuropsychological batteries, functional and structural MR, including DTI/fiber tractography, and EEG. Coordination efforts will

involve an

interdisciplinary consortium of researchers at Cornell Medical Center (New York City), University of California-Berkeley, and University of California-San Francisco. Email CV and cover letter to Elizabeth Ascher at eascher@braintrauma.org. Start date flexible.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, BETHESDA, MD

Postdoctoral Position: Investigating neurobiology of ADHD. Ph.D.: postdoctoral training in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology/developmental psychology interest in brain imaging or behavioral genetics, or M.D.: training in neurology, pediatrics, pediatric neurology/child psychiatry. C.V.,

statement of

research interests, three references: Dr. Judith L. Rapoport, Chief, Child Psychiatry Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 10/3N202, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. DHHS and NIH are EOE.

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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW POSITION

Immediate opening for post-doctoral fellow for neuroscience, fMRI research concerned with schizophrenia, executive function, and attention. Position through Psychiatry department (richard.keefe@duke.edu) and Duke - UNC Brain Imaging and Analysis Center. Position entails acquisition and analysis functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data using a number of recently developed methods (BIAC tools, SPM, IRIS, etc). Research entails developing experiments and models to describe the properties of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data in order to understand the neural basis of schizophrenia and executive function. The fellow will collaborate with researchers in NMR physics, bioengineering, radiology, neurology, psychiatry, and psychology. Applicants have PhD? in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or related field. Candidates send CV and questions to Chuck Eesley (eesley@biac.duke.edu).

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Post Doctoral position to work on issues of human working memory and executive processing. Post doctoral position in human cognitive neuroscience available at University of Michigan to work with John Jonides, Edward Smith, and Patricia Reuter-Lorenz on issues of working memory and executive

functioning. Candidates

must have strong experience with behavioral and fMRI research paradigms. Contact jjonides@umich.edu to apply or for further information (734-764-0192; Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1109).

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POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, CAMBRIDGE, UK

Postdoctoral neuropsychologist required to work on cognitive and neural

basis of

semantic memory in patients with dementia syndromes as part of the Dementia, Memory and Semantic Group at the CBU under the supervision of Professor John Hodges. For information and details of how to apply please e-mail: cbu-recruit@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk or contact Anthea Hills, MRC CBU, 15 Chaucer

Road,

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FOUR LABORATORY HEADS IN COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN LEARNING

The RIKEN Brain Science Institute is seeking applicants for 4 laboratory head positions for developmental research of cognitive functions and human learning capabilities. Full support will be provided for 5 years, after which contract renewal will be dependent upon a progress review. Further information is available at http//:www.brain.riken.go.jp. The deadline of application is May 31, 2003. Inquiries should be directed to Toshiyuki Ishizaki (search19@brain.riken.go.jp).

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT/DATA MANAGER, BOSTON UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Full-time general research assistant and data manager for large, multi-project Research Center. Primary responsibilities to develop and maintain database, conduct statistical analyses, develop stimuli for experiments, conduct testing on children with developmental disorders, including autism or language impairment. Requires expertise in Windows, MS Office, Access, technical and programming skills, strong statistical background, and experience in cognitive neuroscience or related fields. Minimum two year commitment. Contact: Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D., Boston University

School

of

Medicine, 715 Albany Street, L-814, Boston, MA 02118 (617)414-1300 htagerf@bu.edu * http:www.bu.edu/anatneuro/dcn.

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IV CONFERENCES

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CONFERENCE ON ADOLESCENT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, VULNERABILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES, SEPTEMBER. 18-20, 2003, NEW YORK CITY

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FUNCTIONAL MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (fMRI): AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE, MAY 29-31, 2003:

This three-day workshop is designed to introduce the basic and clinical investigator to the theoretical and practical issues involved in conducting functional MRI experiments. Participants will gain an understanding of the imaging and physiological principles underlying the fMRI signal change. Participants will be provided didactic and hands-on experience with research design, data treatment, and statistical analysis. The course will include firsthand exposure to the scanning environment and data collection procedures. Information on the course and on-line registration are provided at our website

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THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATIONS OF NEUROIMAGING TO ALCOHOLISM

(ICANA)

Conference to be held on the Medical Campus of Yale University in New

Haven, CT,

USA on January 17 - 19, 2004. The meeting will be hosted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Center for the Translational Neuroscience of Alcoholism (CTNA). Sessions will combine methodology and applications to alcoholism and cutting edge molecular neuroimaging and clinical correlates will be highlighted. Proposals for oral presentations, travel

awards,

and study groups will be accepted until July 1, 2003. Applications

materials and

additional information are available on the website. Contact Person: Joyce Cramer Address: Yale VA Medical Center, Psychiatry G7E, 950 Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT 06516-2770 Phone: 203-932-5711 ext 4256 FAX: 203-937-3468 e-mail

address: CTNA@yale.edu

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