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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER: SEPTEMBER 2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

I.   Welcome to the Newsletter

II.  Society News

III. Announcements
    -Funding/Grants
    -Calls
    -Workshops
    -Conferences & Meetings

IV. Positions Available
    -Faculty
    -Postdoctoral
    -Research Assistants  

V. Of Interest
                

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I.    WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER 

This newsletter is intended for CNS members only. It is a monthly newsletter designed to update its members on events, job opportunities, and related information in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. The Newsletter is emailed monthly to all current members. Membership and contact information can be updated by logging into member's account. For guidelines on submitting an announcement to the Newsletter, see www.cogneurosociety.org/content/newsletter.

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MOVING? CHANGING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS?

Don't forget to update your contact information! www.cogneurosociety.org/content/membership

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 II.    SOCIETY NEWS

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A.    CNS 2008 Annual Meeting

Next year's Annual Meeting will be:
    April 12-15, 2008.
    Hyatt Regency Hotel
    San Francisco,CA

Current Calls  and Deadlines:

C.  "Of  Interest" ~ It's Getting More Interesting!: Keep those submissions coming!
Please submit anything of general interest to other Cognitive Neuroscience Society Members. 
We will post just a few lines for free: The Name or Title, Dates, Location, and Contact Information or eMail Address.

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III ANNOUNCEMENTS

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NIMH Releases New Social Neuroscience RFA
Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science,
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health

Last year NIMH announced a new 3 year RFA in the area of social neuroscience (PAR-06-389, “Basic and Translational Research Opportunities in the Social Neuroscience of Mental Health”).  For administrative purposes, we announced last month that we would be deactivating that RFA and releasing a new one in its place.  After some unforeseen bureaucratic delays we have now released a new RFA (RFA-08-070) under the same title which covers the remaining two years of the original announcement.  The actual intent of the announcement remains unchanged and much of the text is identical.  There are really two items to note:

1)    NIA has chosen to join the RFA and their scope of interest is now laid out within the announcement.

2)    The NIMH review branch and not CSR will conduct the peer review of applications for the final two years of the RFA.

As part of this RFA we will accept applications amended in response to last year’s competition under PAR-06-389 as well as newly conceived applications.  Because of the delay in releasing this new RFA, the deadlines for receipt of the letter of intent and the applications themselves have been pushed back (till 9/18 for the Letter of Intent and 10/18 for the applications themselves).  See the following link to read the full announcement:

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-08-070.html

Contact Information:

Kevin J. Quinn, Ph.D.

1. Executive Boulevard, Room 7177, MSC 9637
   

Bethesda, MD  20892-9637

Telephone:  (301) 443 1576

FAX:  (301) 443 4822

kquinn@mail.nih.gov

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-08-070.html

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fMRI: A Hands-on Course in Data Analysis
Functional Imaging Research Center, Medical College of Wisconsin

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging:  
A Hands-on Course in Data Analysis
October 24-27, 2007

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This four-day workshop, sponsored by the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Functional Imaging Research Center, is designed to provide the basic and clinical investigator with a comprehensive understanding of how to design, analyze, and interpret a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experiment.  At the completion of this course, it is expected that participants will learn to design and conduct a wide range of fMRI experiments; apply image processing software for extracting functional activity from task-activated fMRI time series; and gain a comprehensive understanding of group analysis and presentation techniques.  

The course will be taught as a series of modules.  Each module will begin with a lecture followed by an individualized hands-on computer demonstration (see Course Schedule below).  Each participant will work at his/her own workstation and will be provided with a series of step-by-step instructions for analyzing representative sample imaging datasets. 

The registration fee includes a Mac Mini computer, which is equipped with all necessary software required to perform fMRI analyses demonstrated in the course.  The Mac Mini (http://www.apple.com/macmini/) can be easily transported in carry-on luggage (3 lbs; 2 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches).  Please note that after the course, participants will need to add a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, since these peripherals are not included in the course registration fee.  We will provide them for your use during the course.  Course materials will also include hard copies and electronic versions of lectures, computer 
demonstration instructions, and image processing software manuals.  Electronic versions, including sample fMRI datasets, will be provided. Because of the intensive hands-on instruction, enrollment in the course will be limited to 40 individuals. 
 
fMRI AT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN:
In 1992, the Medical College of Wisconsin was one of the first medical centers (along with Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Minnesota) to demonstrate the BOLD (blood oxygen level dependent) contrast mechanism, which forms the basis for most of the fMRI research conducted today. Since this initial discovery, MCW has been a leader in fMRI research. 
The multi-disciplinary research effort has been supported by numerous federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored research grants and training grants. In addition to making neuroscience contributions in the areas of vision, motor control, audition/language, cognition, epilepsy, and drug abuse, MCW has pioneered the development of real-time fMRI, pulse 
sequences and coil hardware, and a variety of software tools for the statistical analysis and presentation of fMRI data. This software (Analysis of Functional NeuroImages?; AFNI ) is currently being used by over 300 registered users at research centers throughout the world. AFNI will be described in detail as part of this course and is available at no cost to research institutions. 
 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The course is designed for investigators desiring the knowledge and skills to design an fMRI activation task and to learn the fundamentals of image analysis. Prior knowledge of MR physics and physiology related to BOLD contrast is desirable.

 
COURSE FACULTY:

Jeffrey Binder,MD      (Course Director) Professor of Neurology & Biophysics, MCW; 
                    Interim Director, Functional Imaging Research Center 

Jason Bacon, MS            Functional Imaging Research Center, MCW

Rasmus Birn, PhD?         Section on Functional Imaging Methods, 
                     Laboratory of Brain and Cognition, 
                 National Institute of Mental Health, NIH 

Rutvik Desai, PhD?      Department of Neurology, MCW

Sally Durgerian, BS Functional Imaging Research Center, MCW

John Harwell, MS Washington University, St. Louis

Thomas Ross, PhD?        Neuroimaging Research Branch, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH

Ziad Saad, PhD?               Scientific and Statistical Computing Core, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH

Doug Ward, MS                Department of Biophysics, MCW
 

REGISTRATION
Please visit http://www.firc.mcw.edu/newcourse/registration_form.html to register.

Registration fee is $1,900 for the four-day course. This fee includes a Mac Mini computer (1.66 GHZ; 1 GB of memory – can be modified for an additional fee) social dinner (Thursday evening), continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments during breaks, transportation between the hotel and course site, and course handouts. Access to the AFNI software package is available without charge. If you are an expert user of MAC, Unix, CSH and BASH, ask about options for day 1.

A reduced enrollment fee of $1,700 for the four-day course will be provided to a limited number of students graduate/medical students, postdoctoral fellows).  In order to qualify for the reduced rate, the student must choose the 
student rate option on the registration form and submit a letter from the student's mentor on organization letterhead. 

The cost of lodging and additional meals will be assumed by the participant. A block of rooms ($72/night) has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Medical Center. Additional lodging information will be provided upon registration. 

Interested individuals can register online (www.firc.mcw.edu). Please note that enrollment will be limited to the first 40 registrants. Registration fee is refundable minus a $50 processing charge until October 3, 2007; after this date, fee is nonrefundable. 

Contact Information:
Karen Outzen
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
koutzen@mcw.edu
http://www.firc.mcw.edu/newcourse/

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International Society for Research on Impulsivity Meeting October 26, 2007

The International Society for Research on Impulsivity ISRI)and Impulse Control Disorders is holding a scientific meeting in New York on Friday, October 26, 2007.  The meeting has an emphasis on genetics and neuroimaging.  The list of presenters includes Drs. James Blair, Dennis Charney, John Fossella, David Goldman, James Kennedy, Mary Jeanne Kreek, Antonia New, Stefano Pallanti, Marc Potenza and Rachel Yehuda.

Poster abstracts are still being accepted.  Posters are encouraged in multiple topic domains including Addictions, Aggression, Cognition, Legal Issues, Development, Developmental Psychopathology, Neuroimaging, Neuropsychology, Genetics, Personality, Pharmacotherapy, Psychopathology, Psychophysiology, Suicide/Self-harm, and Treatment.  A limited number of travel awards are available. 

For more information about the meeting or the society contact secretary@impulsivity.org. 

Contact Information:

secretary@impulsivity.org
www.impulsivity.org

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Aging and Dementia Symposium: Changes Associated with Normal vs Pathological Aging,

Dept. of Psychiatry; Geriatric Psychiatry Division,

McGill? University; Douglas Mental Health University Inst.

The World Health Organization has identified the growing senior population as a serious public health challenge.  Considering that senior adults are at high risk of developing various age-related diseases (i.e. dementia), the increasing number of seniors suffering from such diseases will place unprecedented pressures on the national healthcare systems in future years. Therefore it is imperative that researchers and physicians work collaboratively to identify early risk factors and develop novel behavioral and biomedical interventions that can prevent, delay onset, and treat these age-related diseases, thus reducing the burden of dementia on our society.  

In this symposium international experts, from various disciplines, involved in the study of healthy aging and dementia, will present their current research and future goals.The goals of this symposium include: (i) facilitating knowledge transfer between researchers, clinicians, students and clinical staff, (ii) encouraging a multidisciplinary approach to research and (iii) fostering national and international collaborations.  

The scope of this symposium involves multiple disciplines: genetics, neurochemistry, neurology, psychology and rehabilitation. 

For more details (i.e. list of presenters) and to register online please visit:
http://www.douglas.qc.ca/news/details.asp?l=e&;ty=c&id=362&yr=2007                                               
Registration is free. Attendees will have to make their own travel arrangements.

Contact Information:
M. Natasha Rajah, PHD
maria.rajah@mcgill.ca
http://www.douglas.qc.ca/news/details.asp?l=e&;ty=c&id=362&yr=2007

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Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, Human Development;
Center for Mind & Brain, University of California, Davis
(Faculty Position)

Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) and the Center for Mind and Brain (CMB), at the University of California, Davis, announce an opening for a tenure-track assistant professor position, in the cognitive neuroscience of child and/or adolescent development.  We are particularly interested in applicants whose research involves links between cognitive and social-affective development, and informs intervention, prevention, and/or social policy. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment in HDFS and will have a research lab at the CMB.  The CMB houses world class facilities for cognitive neuroscience research, including access to research-dedicated MRI/fMRI scanners. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in Human Development, Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or related field.  Apply via the web-based online submission system at https://applyonline.cmb.ucdavis.edu/. 
 
Required materials: research statement, teaching statement, curriculum vitae, three to five representative publications, and the names and contact information of at least three referees. Applications received by October 1, 2007 will be guaranteed consideration for positions beginning in July, 2008. The search will remain open until the position is filled.  UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community.

Contact Information:
Beth A. Ober
Human Development
U. C. Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
baober@ucdavis.edu

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Director of Imaging Research Facility
Neuroimaging, Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington
(Faculty Position)

Indiana University – Bloomington and Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences seeks an outstanding faculty to lead and serve as the new Director for the Imaging Research Facility (http://www.indiana.edu/~imaging/), a 100% research facility located within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. We specifically seek an individual with a record of significant research contributions, proven ability to secure and sustain extramural funding, expertise in state-of-the art imaging methods, broad national/international connections, demonstrated leadership and the vision to lead and build a multi-method cutting-edge facility. A PhD? in a relevant field is required. 

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University has a long record of excellence, a firm belief in interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional areas, a commitment to excellence and innovation in research, graduate training, and undergraduate education. 

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the chair, Linda Smith, for further information. Applicants should send full dossiers, including a curriculum vita, statement of research goals, statement of teaching goals, and pertinent preprints and publications to Linda Smith, Chair, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, Imaging Search, 1101 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47405-7007. Applicants should arrange to have 6 letters of recommendation sent to the same address.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.  Indiana University is an Affirmative Action Employer.  Applications from women and minority candidates are encouraged.


Contact Information:
Linda Smith
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
1101 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47405-7007
pcrouch@indiana.edu
http://www.indiana.edu/~psych/job2.html

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Assistant Professor in Human Development, Cornell University
Developmental Behavioral Neuroscience, Department of Human Development, Cornell University
(Faculty Position)

The Department seeks an assistant professor to begin July 2008, as part of its comprehensive training program in developmental aspects of human behavioral neuroscience including affective, social, and cognitive areas.  Current methods include fMRI, pharmacological manipulations, and electrophysiological recording, in normal and disordered populations ranging from infants and adolescents to young adults, including dyslexia, autism, ADD/ADHD, and personality disorders.  Analysis of EEG or of genetic polymorphisms is of especial interest.  Cornell has new facilities that fully support genotyping.

Responsibilities include teaching three courses per year (one large and one small undergraduate course plus one graduate seminar), supervising student research, and maintaining an externally-funded research program.  Send CV, research and teaching interests, representative publications, and three letters of reference to Search in Developmental Behavioral Neuroscience, Department of Human Development, MVR Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4401.  Review will begin 15 December, and continue until the position is filled.  Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact Information:
Richard Depue
Department of Human Development
Martha Van Rensselaer Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-4401 USA
rad5@cornell.edu
http://www.human.cornell.edu/HD/

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Behavioral and Integrative Neuroscience Research Branch,
Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science, National Institute of Mental Health
Program Officer (Faculty Position)

Interested in utilizing your scientific training but not in a traditional research setting?  NIMH announces an opening for program officer to guide and manage a grants program supporting basic research on the fundamental principles and mechanisms of executive functions in both humans and animals.  Attention, cognitive control, planning, decision making, reward, risk analysis and select aspects of learning and memory are included in the domain of responsibility.  

The Program Officer will be responsible for maintaining and further developing an innovative program in this research area.  General responsibilities will include administering and managing an extramural portfolio of research grants, interacting with researchers and program officers for related programs at NIMH, NIH, and other funding agencies, and developing new research initiatives.  

Official application instructions can be found at the USAJobs? Web Site (http://www.usajobs.gov/), by searching on Vacancy Announcement NIMH-07-198801-DH or NIMH-07-198801-DE.  For more details, contact Dr. Kevin Quinn (kquinn@mail.nih.gov). 

Contact Information:
Kevin J. Quinn
6001 Executive Blvd.
Bethesda, MD  20892
kquinn@mail.nih.gov
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/dnbbs/72-nb.cfm

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

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 schi
zophrenia, 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.  
Phone: (301) 496-7603; 
FAX: (301) 496-7437
karen.berman@nih.gov

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Two Lectureships / Senior Lectureships in Psychology
Department of Psychology, University of Auckland, New Zealand
(Faculty Position)

Vacancy Number: A409-07G

The Department of Psychology invites applications for two tenure-track Lectureship / Senior Lectureships in the general areas of Cognitive or Behavioural Neurscience (broadly defined). We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in the following areas: Core Cognitive, Behavioural or Systems Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Developmental Neuroscience, Neuroethology, Evolutionary Psychology, and Animal Cognition. Applicants should have a proven record of research, be able to teach in the core areas of Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, and supervise graduate students. The successful applicants should be able to commence duties by 4 February 2008.

The Department has particular research strength in Cognitive Neuroscience and hosts the University's Research Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience. Research tools include the high density EEG laboratory within the Department, and the University owned 1.5T MRI scanner. Other relevant areas of research strength include Evolutionary Psychology, Experimental Analysis of Behaviour, Clinical Neuropsychology and Health Psychology. Active collaborations are maintained with researchers in other Departments in the Faculty of Science, and with those in the Faculties of Medical and Health Sciences, and Engineering.

The Department is one of the largest in New Zealand, with more than 950 equivalent full-time students, 42 tenure-track academic staff, and 14 administrative and technical support staff. It offers Bachelors, Honours, Masters, and Doctoral Degrees in Psychology, and specialised postgraduate qualifications in clinical, health, and applied psychology.

The Department's website can be viewed at http://www.psych.auckland.ac.nz/
Enquiries of an academic nature should be addressed to the Head of the Department of Psychology, Associate Professor Fred Seymour on ph +64-9-373 7599 ext 88414 or email: f.seymour@auckland.ac.nz.

Applications close 31 August 2007.

Contact Information:
Fred Seymour
f.seymour@auckland.ac.nz
http://www.psych.auckland.ac.nz/

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Assistant Professor Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

Department of Psychology, California State University, Long Beach

(Faculty Position)

To begin in Fall 2008.  Requirements include PhD?, prior college teaching, publication, and service.  Duties include teaching in specialty area, conducting research that incorporates students, and service.  Starting salary is about $60,000.  For complete position description with details on Minimum and Desired Qualifications, Duties, Required Documentation, etc, see Recruitment Number 432 at http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/personnel/jobs/cla/index.html.  Application review begins October 29, 2007.

Contact Information:
Kenneth F Green
Department of Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-0901
kgreen@csulb.edu
www.csulb.edu/~psych

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Social Psychology and Cognition & Perception,
Department of Psychology, New York University
Three Tenure-track Positions Available (Faculty Position)

The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University invites applications for three tenure-track positions:

•  SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (one junior; one open rank) 
•  COGNITION & PERCEPTION (one junior position; exceptionally qualified candidates could be considered at a more senior              level)
    
Appointments begin September 1, 2008, pending budgetary and administrative approval. Applications should be received no later than October 15, 2007.  Send vita, statement of research and teaching interests, representative publications and three letters of reference to:
Cognition & Perception Search Committee OR Social Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Science, New York University, 6 Washington Place, Room 550, New York, NY 10003. Information concerning the Psychology Department's faculty, programs, and facilities can be obtained at http://www.psych.nyu.edu

New York University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information:
http://www.psych.nyu.edu

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The Miller Chair & Cognitive Affective Neuroscience,
Cognition & Neuroscience, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia
Two Positions (Faculty Position)

University of Missouri—Columbia, 
Dept. of Psychological Sciences; 
McAlester? Hall, 
University of Missouri, Columbia, 
MO  65211    

MILLER FAMILY CHAIR IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE; professors and advanced associate professors /non-academic equivalents; endowed position will direct the research-dedicated brain imaging center.  

COGNITIVE / AFFECTIVE NEUROSCIENCE; tenured or tenure-track, associate/assistant professor level. 

Send electronic applications or enquiries to Search Committee Chair (naming the appropriate position), Dr. Nelson Cowan (CowanN?@missouri.edu; tel. 573-882-4232)- Miller Chair; Drs. Steve Hackley (HackleyS?@missouri.edu; tel. 573-882-3277) and Jeffrey Rouder (RouderJ?@missouri; tel. 573-884-4679) for cognitive / affective neuroscience. Include cover letter describing research/teaching interests; a vita; three to five representative reprints; and letters/contact information for three referees.  Evals begin November 1, 2007; continuing until filled.  http://psychology.missouri.edu/

Contact Information:
Bev Skyles
210 McAlester? Hall
Columbia, MO  65211
SkylesB?@missouri.edu
http://psychology.missouri.edu/

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The Brain Imaging and Recovery Laboratory,

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Department of Veterans Affairs

Research Scientist (Faculty Position)

Position Title:    Research Health Scientist 
                  (Neuroimaging Research Staff Scientist) 
Vacancy Announcement #:     TA-2007-25
Company name:             The Brain Imaging and Recovery Laboratory, 
                 Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Austin, TX
Industry:              Neuroscience
Job Type:               Full-time, 5 year renewal term 
Minimum education:   Ph.D. 
Minimum experience preferred: 2 years
Grade:               GS-0601-13
Salary:           $75,414 - $98,041 per annum  
                       (Based on Education, Experience and Credentials)
Location:           Austin, Texas
Closing date:          until filled
Field of specialization: Systems and computational neuroscience


Job description:
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) invites applicants for a Staff Scientist to join The Brain Imaging and Recovery Laboratory in Austin, TX, a newly established program of the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. The mission of the program is to develop innovative, multi-modal methods to understand and promote recovery after brain injury in patients.  Patient populations include those afflicted with traumatic brain injury or stroke. 

The laboratory is based at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin Imaging Research Center (IRC) and adjacent facility at the UT Austin J.J. Pickle Research Campus. The IRC is equipped with a 3.0 T MRI research dedicated scanner for structural, functional, and DTI investigations. The center also has EEG capabilities. The Staff Scientist will promote innovative research into the structure, function, and plasticity of the brain by providing expertise and creative approaches to MRI (and multimodal) data analysis and management tools.  These tools and applications include a variety of functional analysis, image processing, quantification techniques, and statistical operations. Management of interfacing of MR scanners with an area network database for data storage, transfer and manipulation will also be required. The successful candidate will also serve as facility head of the lab, providing guidance and education for graduate students, post-docs, and staff.  In addition to collab


 orative work within the lab, opportunities for independent projects for outstanding candidates are possible. 

The following is preferred but not required:  Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, medical imaging, or other related field preferred.  At least 2 years relevant experience.  Experience in one or more of the following; MRI based models of brain structure, brain atlases and databases, image processing, and tractography. Must have knowledge of statistical operations, spatial and temporal transformations, and a variety of data formats.  Must have experience in deploying visualization techniques, user interface, and major image analysis programs (e.g. SPM, FSL, Brain Voyager, AFNI).  Specialized skills in developing routines for multi-modal imaging-including MRI, functional MRI, DTI, and EEG are desired.  

Qualifications:  Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-12 level in Federal Service

A rich and collaborative scientific environment is shared by investigators at the VA and the University of Texas Institute for Neuroscience in Austin. Furthermore, Austin is located in the Texas hill and lake country and was recently rated the second best major city to live in the US by CNNMoney?.com. 

Contact:
Karen Young
Human Resources Specialist
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive 
Temple, TX 76504
tel: 254-743-0311
Fax: 254-743-0007
karen.young@va.gov

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Developmental Psychology, Psychology, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Tenure Track Position  (Faculty Position)

The Developmental Science program within the Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure track position beginning Fall 2008.  The department anticipates hiring at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek an outstanding scientist with an established record of innovative research to join our expanding Development Science Program.  Candidates in any area of developmental psychology will be considered.  Special consideration will be given to candidates whose research interests include general cognitive, affective/emotional, psychobiological, gene-environment, and environmental, contextual, and cultural influences on development.  

The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to high quality research and teaching, and, depending on level, the potential to attract, or a strong record of attracting, extramural funds. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, copies of representative research papers, research and teaching statements, and at least three letters of reference.  Mail all materials to the Chair of the Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts- Amherst, 135 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003.  

Visit our website (http://euryale.sbs.umass.edu/PsychWeb/) for more information about the department.  We will begin reviewing applications on November 1,  2007, and will continue until the position is filled.  The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equality in education and employment.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.  


Contact Information:
Lisa Scott
Department of Psychology, 
University of Massachusetts- Amherst, 
135 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003. 
lscott@psych.umass.edu
http://euryale.sbs.umass.edu/PsychWeb/

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PI-position in Cognitive Neuroscience, F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging,

Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands

(Faculty Position)

PI-position in Cognitive Neuroscience at the F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (Nijmegen, the Netherlands),in connection with the Behavioural Science Institute of the Radboud University Nijmegen

The Behavioural Science Institute (BSI) of the Radboud University Nijmegen (http://www.ru.nl/fsw/bsi) is recruiting an established researcher for a Principal Investigator position at the F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (http://www.ru.nl/fcdonders/). The PI position will be a tenure track or a tenured position, dependent on the candidate's profile. The researcher has free access to state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (1.5T, 3T, 7T MRI, whole-head MEG, EEG, TMS, behavioral labs). Minimum qualifications are a doctoral degree, post-doctoral training, a strong publication record, and demonstrated expertise in the acquisition and analysis of neuroimaging data.

BSI research programs focus on the following areas: Social cognition, Experimental clinical psychology (emotion regulation), Social development, Developmental psychopathology, Learning and plasticity, and Work, stress and health. 

Job description: The successful candidate will build up a multidisciplinary team at the FCDC using neuroimaging to investigate brain activity with a focus on one of the topics mentioned above. The candidate will also participate in teaching, predominantly within the research master tracks Social neuroscience or Educational neuroscience.

Applicants should send the following before October 15th 2007: an application letter, a curriculum vitae, a one-page description of research plans in the context of this position, a list of publications, three representative publications, and the names of two persons who can provide references to 

Prof.dr. Ad van Knippenberg 
Behavioural Science Institute 
Radboud University, Faculty of Social Sciences 
Montessorilaan 3, 
P.O. Box 9104 
6500 HE  Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Tel: 0031-243612543 
http://www.ru.nl/fsw/bsi 
or email t.bekkers@bsi.ru.nl, with subject line PI NIJMEGEN.


Contact Information:
Tildie Stijns
tildie.stijns@fcdonders.ru.nl

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Cognitive Psychology at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Cognitive Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst
(Faculty Position)

Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for an open-rank, tenure track position beginning Fall 2008.  Candidates in any area of Cognitive are encouraged to apply, but we have special interests in human memory, categorization, judgment and decision making, and language processing.  Use of computational modeling techniques is particularly desirable. Candidates applying at the junior level must have a strong record of research, clear potential to obtain support for and maintain an active research program, and strong teaching skills.  Senior candidates must additionally have a record of extramural support. Candidates will be expected to collaborate with other faculty members with similar interests across campus.  Rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications.  Applicants should send a vita, a statement of research and teaching interests, reprints of recent publications, and at least three letters of 
recommendation to: Cognitive Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003-7710.  Applications are due on November 1, 2007.  The search committee will begin reviewing applications on that date, and will continue until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the availability of funds. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:
Cognitive Search Committee
Department of Psychology
University of Massachusetts
Amherst MA 01003-7710
http://euryale.sbs.umass.edu/psych/index.html

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Quantitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology
Tenure Track Faculty Position (Faculty Position)

We seek an individual with expertise in mixed or multilevel modeling with hierarchical and repeated measurements or incomplete data to complement expertise in our new Quantitative Psychology Program. We will consider psychologists across a range of substantive research applications including those with interests in I/O Psychology, Engineering Psychology, Human Aging and Experimental Psychology. We are also interested in the quantification of brain imaging measures, such as fMRI. Rank is open with a preference for a junior person. Junior applicants should show evidence of outstanding research and teaching potential. Senior applicants should have demonstrated international visibility in quantitative research, a track record of external research funding, and excellent teaching skills. Address applications to the Quantitative Search Committee.

The School of Psychology, located in the College of Sciences, has 21 full-time faculty and is housed in a newly renovated building that provides abundant facilities for research. The School offers doctoral training in four broad areas: Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, Engineering Psychology, Experimental Psychology (with emphases in Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Aging, and Animal Behavior), and a new program in Quantitative Psychology. Application deadline is November 15, 2007.

Contact Information:
Quantitative Search Committee
School of Psychology
Georgia Institute of Technology
654 Cherry Street
Atlanta, GA 30332-0170
jane.crawford@psych.gatech.edu
www.psychology.gatech.edu

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TRANSLATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEUROSCIENTISTS
Division of Developmental Translational Research, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Health
Two Program Officer Positions (Faculty Position)

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) announces openings for two program officer positions in the Division of Developmental Translational Research.  This extramural division supports research on humans, animals, and model systems with the goal of translating basic research findings to a better understanding of clinical disorders in children and adolescents and developing better treatments and interventions.  These positions provide the opportunity to advance and direct extramural grant support for research leading to new knowledge of neurobehavioral development and the pathophysiology of child and adolescent mental disorders.  Expertise in neuroscientific techniques is required and knowledge of developmental approaches is strongly preferred.  The positions require doctoral-level research training, postdoctoral research experience, and strong analytic, written and oral communication skills.  Candidates should send a CV and a letter of background and inte


rest to Ms. Pamela Mitchell, pmitchel@mail.nih.gov by October 1, 2007. 

HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Contact Information:
Dr. Kathleen Anderson
6001 Executive Blvd., 
Rockville, MD  20852
kanders1@mail.nih.gov
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/dptr/dptr.cfm

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Cognitive Sciences, at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Tenure-Track Positions (Faculty Position)

The department of Cognitive Science at the Hebrew University invites applications for tenure-track positions beginning in Fall 2008. Rank is open. All positions will be joint appointments with another relevant department at the Hebrew University. Preference will be given to researchers in the areas of natural language processing, brain and language, or cognitive development. Deadline for applications is November 10, 2007. Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their research interests, curriculum vitae, reprints and preprints, and provide three letters of reference (to be sent separately). 

Contact Information:
Prof. Oron Shagrir 
shagrir@cc.huji.ac.il

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Cognitive/Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University
(Faculty Position)

Cognitive/Cognitive Neuroscience
Vanderbilt University: The Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in the area of cognitive psychology or cognitive neuroscience. We seek candidates who study higher-level cognitive processes such as memory, concept formation, cognitive control, reasoning, and decision making in a manner that complements the existing strengths in our program. Special consideration will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in cognitive modeling or computational cognitive neuroscience. We particularly welcome applications from women and minority scholars. The Department of Psychology partners with the Department of Psychology and Human Development, Peabody College, to offer a graduate program in Psychological Sciences with five programmatic areas: Clinical Science, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Science, Neuroscience, and Quantitative Methods and Evaluation. We have excellent collaborative relations with a number of other allied departments and institutes, including the Learning Sciences Institute, the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, the Vanderbilt Institute of Imaging Sciences, the Vanderbilt Vision Research Center, the Center for Integrative and Cognitive Neuroscience, the Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education, the John F. Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development, and several departments affiliated with the Vanderbilt Medical Center. Applicants should send vitae, copies of relevant publications, a letter describing research and teaching interests, and at least three letters of reference to:

Thomas Palmeri, Ph.D.
Chair, Cognitive Search Committee
Department of Psychology
301 Wilson Hall
111 21st Avenue South
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 37203

Informal inquiries may be sent via email to thomas.j.palmeri@vanderbilt.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. To receive full consideration, applications should arrive by December 15, 2007. Vanderbilt University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information:
Jennifer Lass
111 21st Avenue South
301E Wilson Hall
Nashville, Tn. 37203
jennifer.lass@vanderbilt.edu
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/psychological_sciences/

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Social/Affective Neuroscience and Related Areas,

Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University

(Faculty Position)

Social/Affective Neuroscience and Related Areas 
Vanderbilt University: The Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Science invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in the area of affective and interpersonal determinants of behavior.  We are committed to increasing our representation in this field and are seeking candidates whose work lies in the areas of social neuroscience, affective neuroscience, or related domains of study that focus on interpersonal processes and/or motivation and emotion. We particularly seek applications from individuals whose work combines multiple levels of analysis in a manner that complements our existing strengths in clinical science, cognitive science, and perceptual, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience. We particularly encourage women and minority scholars to apply. The Department of Psychology partners with the Department of Psychology and Human Development at Peabody College to offer a graduate program in Psychological Sciences with five programm

atic areas: Clinical Science, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Science, Neuroscience, and Quantitative Methods and Evaluation. In addition, an Interdisciplinary Social Psychology program combines resources from Psychology and several other departments. The institutional resources at Vanderbilt are outstanding and include the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, the Vanderbilt Institute of Imaging Science, the Center for Cognitive and Integrative Neuroscience, the Learning Sciences Institute, Vanderbilt Vision Research Center, the Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education, and the John F. Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development. We enjoy excellent collaborative relationships with the Department of Psychiatry and other departments affiliated with the Vanderbilt Medical Center. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, copies of relevant publications, a letter describing research and teaching interests, and at least three letters of reference to:

René Marois, Ph.D.
Chair, Socio-Affective Search Committee
Department of Psychology
301 Wilson Hall
111 21st Avenue South
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 37203

Informal inquiries may be sent via email to rene.marois@vanderbilt.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. To receive full consideration, applications should arrive by December 15, 2007. Vanderbilt University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information:
Jennifer Lass
111 21st Avenue South
301E Wilson Hall
Nashville, Tn. 37203
jennifer.lass@vanderbilt.edu
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/psychological_sciences/

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Cognitive Science, esp Neuroscience and/or Computation,

Department of Cognitive Science, University of California, San Diego

Three Assistant Professorships (Faculty Position)

The Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/ invites applications for three (3) faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level (tenure-track) starting July 1, 2008, the salary commensurate with the experience of the successful applicant and based on the UC pay scale. The Department of Cognitive Science at UCSD was the first of its kind in the world, and, as part of an exceptional scientific community, it remains a dominant influence in the field it helped to create. The department is truly interdisciplinary, with a faculty whose interests span anthropology, computer science, human development, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, and sociology. The department is looking for several top-caliber junior researchers in cognitive science. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or ABD). We seek applicants with a solid foundation in neuroscience and/or computation broadly construed, although a broad interdisciplinary per


spective and experience with multiple methodologies will be highly valued. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. UCSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity. All applications received by November 15, 2007 will receive thorough consideration until position is filled. Candidates should submit, via our online application, a vita, reprints of up to four representative publications, a short cover letter describing their background and interests, and at least three references (name, title, address and email). Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letter a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity. 


Contact Information:
Marine Sinanyan
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, California 92093-0515
msinanya@cogsci.ucsd.edu
http://ssfacrecruit.ucsd.edu/cogsci0708/ads.php

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Social Neuroscience or Developmental Psychopathology, Rice University
Psychology Department, Rice University
Faculty Position 

RICE UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position at any level in either 1) Social Neuroscience, or 2) Developmental Psychopathology. Pending final approval, this position will begin Fall, 2008. These areas of specialization are among those in our 5-year hiring plan to further enhance our stature as a preeminent research institution. We are especially interested in increasing the diversity of our faculty, so minority candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Rice University is a highly selective institution located near downtown Houston with strong ties to the adjacent Texas Medical Center, which provides access to several research-dedicated imaging facilities and patient populations. 

The decision process will begin November 15, 2007 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, vita, reprints (or optionally URL links to reprints), four letters of recommendation, and research and teaching statements to: Faculty Search Committee (CNS), Psychology Department MS-25, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

Contact Information:
Randi Martin
Psychology, MS-25
Rice U.
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, Texas 77251
rmartin@rice.edu
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~psyc/

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University of Pittsburgh LRDC Post-Docs in Reading & Language
Openings exist for post-docs in the LRDC Reading and Language Laboratories in one of the following areas:

(1) Second language learning behavioral research in the Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center, with a focus on Chinese. (See http://www.learnlab.org/) 
(2) IES Reading and Language Post-doctoral Fellows. Laboratory (behavioral, ERP, & eye-tracking) and classroom studies of reading comprehension and vocabulary learning. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. The post-doc is designed to promote career interests that combine basic reading science and educational science.
(3) Basic reading and language post-docs, with an emphasis on ERP (or fMRI) research methods applied to reading and language issues, including second language processes.

No citizenship restrictions.
Start dates are flexible, as soon as September 2007 through September 2008.
Applications will be reviewed as received.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Women and members of under-represented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

For any category, send CV and references to:
Charles Perfetti,
University Professor of Psychology,
LRDC, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA 15260.

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Study Temporal Processing at th Coslett Lab,

Dept. of Neurology and Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania

Post-doctoral Position

A two-year NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of H. Branch Coslett, MD. The position is funded by a grant to explore the cognitive neuroscience of temporal processing. Methodologies to be employed include examination of patients with brain lesions (focal injury as well as a range of dementing conditions including FTD, CBD, AD), fMRI and 
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. The project may involve collaborations with other investigators at the University of Pennsylvania including Drs. Chatterjee, Grossman, Aguirre, Thompson-Schill and Olsen) and at nearby Moss Rehab Research Institute (Drs. Buxbaum and Schwartz). Experience with TMS is desirable. The position is available immediately.

Contact Information:
H. Branch Coslett, MD
3400 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104 
USA
hbc@mail.med.upenn.edu
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience

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Neuroimaging of Recovered Vision, GK Aguirre Vision Laboratory (http://cfn.upenn.edu/aguirre/),
Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania
(Postdoctoral Position)

We are considering applications for a post-doctoral researcher in the functional neuroimaging of impaired and recovered vision. These are structural and functional MRI studies of cortical organization in a canine model of retinal blindness and subsequent recovery of vision following gene therapy, and in humans with a homologous disease
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0040230). Specific projects concern cross-modal responses in blind subjects, retinotopic organization of occipital cortex following treatment, and the impact of visual recovery upon cortical structure. The position is for one year (renewable for up to 3 years). The post-doctoral researcher will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of ongoing neuroscience and cognitive neuroscience activities sponsored by the Penn Center for Functional Neuroimaging (http://cfn.upenn.edu) and Center for Cognitive Neuroscience 
(http://ccn.upenn.edu/).

Requirements: The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in the area of Vision Science or Perceptual Psychology. A strong background in fMRI, ideally with experience working with animals, is required. Knowledge of structural methods, statistics, and programming (C or MatLab?) desirable.

Candidates should email a CV and representative re/pre prints of publications to:  aguirreg@mail.med.upenn.edu

Contact Information:
Geoffrey Aguirre
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
aguirreg@mail.med.upenn.edu
http://cfn.upenn.edu/aguirre/

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Magnetoencephalographic (MEG), Psychriatry,
Biomedical Research Institute of New Mexico
Job Opening (Postdoctoral Position)

Works as a Post Doc with four (4) different Principal Investigators (PI) as port of a productive research team in support of magnetoencephalographic (MEG) and electroencephalographic (EEG) research. Will work productively with a team in obtaining grants and publishing manuscripts. Duties & responsibilities will include learning about & examining sensory gating & memory     deficits in patients w/schizophrenia, using MEG, EEG, MRI & neuropsychological assessments; collaboration & assisting project coordination on all phases of neuroimaging research (study design, recruitment, screening, acquiring & analyzing MEG & EEG data, statistical analyses & manuscript & grant writing); assisting other personnel to coordinate, recruit & run patient/control subjects in various MEG protocols; learn MEG & EEG hardware & software and how they interface w/MEG & MRI instruments for data acquisition & analysis.

Education/Experience requirements are a Ph.D in psychology, neuroscience or research related field required. Must have excellent oral & written communication skills.   Proficient at administering & interpreting neurocognitive data a plus and previous work with patients w/schizophrenia preferred. Computer skills in Microsoft office (word, excel, windows), & SPSS are required. Experience with UNIX & HP workstation a plus. Must be ability to work independently after appropriate training.

Contact Information:
Lisa Gallegos
1501 San Pedro SE
Bldg. 14 (151)
ldarr@brinm.org
www.brinm.org

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Cognitive Neuroscience: Jon Driver's lab in collaboration with Martin Eimer,

UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, London, UK

Senior Postdoctoral Research Assoc. Cognitive Neuroscience

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate at the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience , University College London.

The position is full-time and is available from 1st October 2007 until 30th September 2009, working on an MRC funded Research Grant: "Crossmodal attention and multisensory integration in the human brain", held by Professor Jon Driver in collaboration with Martin Eimer.

The post-holder will play a leading role in conducting research in association with Professor Jon Driver, concerning multisensory integration in the human brain, as studied with concurrent  fMRI, TMS,concurrent fMRI-TMS, EEG, MEG, and psychophysics, in both healthy controls and neurological patients. The post-holder will design, implement, complete and write up experiments, in close collaboration with Jon Driver and others.

Essential skills include:
•  Strong research experience in human cognitive neuroscience
•  PhD? in cognitive neuroscience, psychology or a related field
•  Experience in conducting research with any or all of the following methods;
fMRI, MEG. EEG, TMS, psychophysics
• Interest and knowledge in the research fields of selective attention and of multisensory integration, in the normal and damaged human brain.
• Experience with software used for fMRI, MEG and EEG datasets
• Strong record of publishing in high-impact peer-review journals in the field
Some expertise or experience in somatosensory processing would be welcome.

Salary will be within Grade 8 of the academic salary scale, from £33,779-£35,837 plus £2,572 London Allowance, depending on knowledge and experience.

Applications (e-mail or hard copy) by covering letter, CV and Personal Information form (the latter available at: http://www.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/info/Personal_Information.doc ), by email to k.knapp@ucl.ac.uk or by regular mail to Kathryn Knapp, UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, 17 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AR.

If applying by e-mail please submit all requested information in one .pdf file named by your surname (eg Smith.pdf) to k.knapp@ucl.ac.uk . Further information concerning the post is at: http://www.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/info/driver_rf.htm

Taking Action For Equality
The closing date for applications is 31 August 2007

Contact Information:
Kathryn Knapp
ICN, 17 Queen Square
London WC1N 3AR UK
k.knapp@ucl.ac.uk
www.icn.ucl.ac.uk

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Category Learning & Multi-sensory Integration , Cognitive Neuroimaging ,
Max-Planck-Institute of Biological Cybernetics Cognitive Neuroimaging
(Postdoctoral Position)

Applications are invited for a PostDoctoral? position in the ‘Cognitive Neuroimaging’ group (http://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/noppeneygroup/index.html) at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen, Germany. The position is in collaboration with Dr Uta Noppeney, Prof. Nikos Logothetis and Prof. Heinrich Buelthoff. The Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics provides an excellent multi-disciplinary and interactive research environment combining expertise in psychophysics, neurophysiology, machine learning and development of MRI methodology.

Projects will combine psychophysics, imaging (fMRI, EEG/MEG) and computational modelling to delineate the neural systems underlying categorization and multi-sensory integration. In particular, we will investigate how the human brain learns novel categories from input statistics. Connectivity analyses will be employed to investigate learning-dependent changes in the coupling amongst brain regions.

Applicants should have a PhD? in Neuroscience, Psychology, Neuroinformatics, Physics or related areas. Expertise in psychophysics, MEG/EEG or computational modelling would be an advantage. Salary will be according to BAT IIa? according to the German Public Service regulations or an equivalent MPI stipend. The position is funded for maximally 5 years starting in September 2007 or later.

For further information, please contact Uta Noppeney (email: uta.noppeney@tuebingen.mpg.de).

Applications including the names of two referees should be sent by email or post to 

Dr. Uta Noppeney
Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics
Spemannstr. 41
72076 Tubingen
Germany


Contact Information:
Uta Noppeney
Dr. Uta Noppeney
Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics
Spemannstr. 41
72076 Tubingen
Germany

uta.noppeney@tuebingen.mpg.de
http://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/noppeneygroup/index.html

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School of Behavioral and Brain Science, Dept. of Psychiatry,
University of Texas - Dallas, UT-Southwestern Medical Center
Postdoctoral Research Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

The Neuroscience and Psychometric Research Lab at University of Texas – Dallas (UTD) and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) is seeking post-doctoral research scientists to design and conduct neuroimaging and behavioral studies in normal, aging and impaired populations, and to perform data analysis. UTD and UTSW have embarked on a multi-million dollar expansion of human neuroscience research that includes a new 6-story $60M Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC) and a 3-story Center for Brain Health. These formal academic and administrative entities support neuroscientists, radiologists, neurologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, engineers, chemists, biomedical engineers and computer scientists in the development and application of burgeoning imaging technologies in human neuroscience research.  The AIRC houses several high-field, research-dedicated, MR systems including Philips 3T and 7T human systems.  Experience with Linux/UNIX
, Matlab, IDL
, C++, and fMRI data analysis tools is preferred. Please send cover letter and CV to the address listed below.

Contact Information:
Dr. Bart Rypma
University of Texas at Dallas, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Green Hall, GR41, 800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080-3021
bart.rypma@utdallas.edu
www.utdallas.edu/bbs; brainhealth.utdallas.edu; www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/research/AIRC

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Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory,
Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Stanford University
Cognitive Developmental Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellowship
(Postdoctoral Position)

The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory (http://scsnl.stanford.edu) invites applications invited for a Cognitive Developmental Neuroscience postdoctoral fellowship. This is an exciting opportunity to work on NIH-funded projects involving fMRI, sMRI, DTI, EEG and TMS of cognitive development and specific learning disabilities in children. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program that contributes to, and complements, ongoing studies. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art MRI, EEG and computational facilities. We seek candidates with strong research backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: brain and cognitive development, cognitive neuroscience, and computational and statistical modeling of brain imaging data. Please email a CV, a statement of research interests and career goals, and three letters of recommendation.

Contact Information:
Vinod Menon

menon@stanford.edu
http://scsnl.stanford.edu

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MR PHYSICIST (engineers considered)/MR Technologist

Cognition & Neuroscience, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia

(Postdoctoral Position)

University of Missouri—Columbia, 
Dept. of Psychological Sciences; 
McAlester? Hall, 
University of Missouri, 
Columbia, MO  65211      

MR PHYSICIST (engineers will also be considered) and an MR TECHNOLOGIST; continuing, non-tenure-track staff positions regarding MR imaging/research.  Send electronic applications or enquiries to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Steve Hackley (HackleyS?@missouri.edu; tel. 573-882-3277).  Include cover letter describing research/teaching interests; a vita; three to five representative reprints; and letters/contact information for three referees.  Evals begin November 1, 2007; continuing until filled.  http://psychology.missouri.edu/

Contact Information:
Bev Skyles
210 McAlester? Hall
Columbia, MO  65211
SkylesB?@missouri.edu
http://psychology.missouri.edu/

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Olfactory studies in humans with MEG and EEG

Multimodal Imaging Laboratory, Radiology and Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego

(Postdoctoral Position)

To conduct olfactory studies in humans with MEG and EEG. Multiple localization techniques will be used, with structural MRI constraints and functional MRI bias. Expertise in the chemical senses, preferably in the recording and analyses of olfactory ERPs, would be useful but is not required. Collaborate with a large, talented and friendly group of scientists, programmers and technicians engaged in multimodal brain research. You will have primary responsibility for an extensive series of experiments, under my mentorship. Excellent organizational skills are essential. The position is available starting this fall for up to 3 years, subject to annual review. 

Everyone is welcome to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or other irrelevancies. Please contact Professor of Radiology, Neurosciences and Psychiatry, Co-Director, Multimodal Imaging Laboratory, University of California at San Diego, ehalgren@ucsd.edu

Contact Information:
Eric Halgren, Ph.D.

ehalgren@ucsd.edu

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Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neurocognitive Development Lab,

Center for Mind and Brain and the M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California, Davis

Postdoctoral Research Position:

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Neurocognitive Development Laboratory, directed by Dr. Susan M. Rivera.

The successful candidate will contribute structural & functional MRI image analysis expertise to ongoing NIH funded projects on cognitive impairments and psychopathology in children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. The position offers an opportunity to develop research questions and generate novel results in collaboration with scientists in a leading imaging research environment.

We seek candidates with strong functional imaging and/or cognitive neuroscience training, Matlab programming expertise, strong drive and the ability to work independently. For more information about ongoing research projects visit (http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/labs/rivera/).

Candidates should submit an application (CV, Statement of Interests and contact information for three referees) to:
srivera@ucdavis.edu.


Contact Information:
Susan Rivera
U.C. Davis Center for Mind and Brain
202 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA   95618
srivera@ucdavis.edu
http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/labs/rivera/

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The Brain Imaging and Recovery Laboratory, Department of Veterans Affairs
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Position)

Position Title:  Research Health Science Specialist 
Vacancy Announcement Number:  TA-2007-26
Company name: The Brain Imaging and Recovery Laboratory, 
                             Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Austin, TX
Industry: Neuroscience
Job Type: Full-time, Term appointment, up to 5 years  
Minimum education:  Master’s or equivalent graduate degree
Minimum experience: 1 year
Location: Austin, Texas
Closing date: until filled
Field of specialization: Cognitive and computational neuroscience
Salary:  $52,912 - $68,787 per annum

Job description:

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a position at The Brain Imaging and Recovery Laboratory in Austin, TX, a newly established program of the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. The mission of the program is to develop innovative, multi-modal methods to understand and promote recovery after brain injury in patients.  Patient populations include those afflicted with traumatic brain injury or stroke. 

The laboratory is based at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin Imaging Research Center (IRC) and adjacent facility at the UT Austin J.J. Pickle Research Campus. The IRC is equipped with a 3.0 T MRI research dedicated scanner for structural, functional, and DTI investigations. The center also has EEG capabilities. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to study and interact with others with a variety of other disciplines with common interests in brain plasticity, learning, and rehabilitation.  A rich and collaborative scientific environment is shared by investigators at the VA and the University of Texas Institute for Neuroscience in Austin. The successful candidate will develop and complete projects which complement ongoing projects using fMRI and other modalities.  The position is open to Ph.D. recipients in cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, neuro-image analysis, and other applicable fields. The candidate should be proficient in both written and spoken English.  Applicants should have experience in acquiring, archiving and analyzing functional MRI (fMRI), Electromyogram/ nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCV), Electroencephalograms (EEG), Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), and/or behavioral/psychophysical data. Strong computational skills (e.g. Matlab, scripti

ng software) required.  Research experience as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals in related field desirable.

How to Apply:  In addition to a complete CV/resume, please include Optional Form 612 and Optional Form 306 which can be accessed at www.usajobs.opm.gov Applicants should also attach to application: a CV, a letter of interest, and contact information for three references


Contact:

Karen Young
Human Resources Specialist
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive        
Temple, TX 76504
tel: 254-743-0311
Fax: 254-743-0007
karen.young@med.va

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FMRI OF EMOTIONAL MEMORY :  CABEZA LAB,
CENTER FOR COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, DUKE UNIVERSITY
(Postdoctoral Position)

Postdoctoral position available in the laboratory of Roberto Cabeza (www.cabezalab.org) at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience (www.mind.duke.edu). fMRI scanning is conducted at nearby Brain Imaging and Analysis Center www.biac.duke.edu).

Research will focus on the neural mechanisms of emotional memory encoding and retrieval. Within this general topic, the postdoctoral researcher will design her/his own studies. The position includes RA support and collaborations with graduate students and faculty at CCN and BIAC.
 
The desirable candidate will have several of the following qualifications: 
1) background in memory and/or emotion research; 
2) experience in fMRI methods; 
3) programming experience; 
4) expertise in statistics; 
5) a promising publication record.

Send a statement of research interests and a CV to cabezalab@duke.edu. Please enter emotional memory postdoc as the subject of the e-mail.

Contact Information:
Jared Stokes
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
Duke University
Box 90999, LSRC Bldg., Rm B254
Durham, NC  27708, USA
cabezalab@duke.edu
www.cabezalab.org

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Brain Development Imaging Laboratory, , San Diego State University & UC San Diego

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN DEVELOPMENTAL FMRI (Postdoctoral Position)

The Brain Development Imaging Laboratory (BDIL) is offering one NIH-funded postdoctoral position in neuroimaging and developmental cognitive neuroscience. Research applies fMRI, functional connectivity MRI, diffusion-tensor imaging, and structural MRI techniques to the study of developmental change in healthy children, in patients with focal brain lesions, and in individuals with autism spectrum disorders, with focus on language and related processes. Additional techniques include eye-tracking.

BDIL also collaborates with the Center for Research on Language at UC San Diego. All MR scanning is carried out at the new UCSD Center for Functional MRI (http://spinwarp.ucsd.edu), which houses two research-dedicated 3T human scanners. 
Applicants should have experience in functional MRI (data acquisition, processing, statistics). Additional experience in the study of children and patients with developmental disorders (especially autism), or expertise in fcMRI, neuropsychological testing, or programming skills could be relevant, but are not indispensable.
E-mail CV, Research Statement, reprints, and 2-3 letters.

Contact Information:
Ralph-Axel Müller
6363 Alvarado Ct. #225E
San Diego, CA 92120
amueller@sciences.sdsu.edu
http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/~amueller

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Space and Language, Neurology and the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience,
The University of Pennsylvania
(Postdoctoral Position)

Applications are being accepted for post-doctoral position working on the neural basis of space, language and thought,  Post-doctoral fellows can conduct functional neuroimaging and/or patient-based research and will be involved in activities of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience.  Experience with imaging and background in language or vision research is desirable.  Please send a statement of interest, CV and 2 letters of reference to: Anjan Chatterjee (anjan@mail.med.upenn.edu), 

Contact Information:
Anjan Chatterjee
Department of Neurology, 
3 West Gates, 
3400 Spruce Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
anjan@mail.med.upenn.edu
http://ccn.upenn.edu/people/anjan.html

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Cognitive neuroscience of attention and social perception

Woldorff Lab, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University

(Postdoctoral Position)

We are currently accepting applications for an NIH-funded postdoctoral position to study the neural and cognitive interactions between visual attention and social perception, particularly those related to the processing of faces and eye gaze. These studies will employ both fMRI and ERPs to investigate these interactions in order to delineate the brain areas involved and the timing and sequence of their activations, thereby enhancing our understanding of the underlying mechanisms.  

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 and the adjacent Durham VA Hospital. 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 social perception research, some expertise in either fMRI or ERP (or MEG) methods, and strong computer skills.  For additional information, contact Dr. Woldorff at woldorff@duke.edu.  

To apply, please email a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for three potential references to:

Marty Woldorff, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University    
Email:  woldorff@duke.edu    
Tel:  919-681-0604
Center website:  www.mind.duke.edu
Lab website:   www.mind.duke.edu/woldorfflab


Contact Information:
Marty Woldorff
woldorff@duke.edu

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Visual Neurocognition Laboratory, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging,

Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Postdoctoral Research Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

Applications are invited for a Posdoctoral position to study the cognitive neuroscience of high-level vision with an emphasis on object and scene recognition and with a broader scope that encompasses issues in memory, attention and consciousness. The research involves behavioral paradigms, fMRI, and state-of-the-art high-temporal resolution imaging (MEG). More information about our studies can be found at http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu. We are looking for people who are passionate about cognitive neuroscience and have a relevant background. The position would give the holder research experience in a variety of topics in cognitive neuroscience, as well as extensive training in using some of the best neuroimaging design and analysis tools. Facilities include a 306 channels MEG system, 1.5T and two state-of-the-art 3T fMRI systems, as well as an evolving 7T system. These systems are dedicated to research and supported by a large physics and engineering core at the Martinos Center at MGH.

Please send a curriculum vita, description of research experience, and a statement of goals and interests to: Moshe Bar, bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu (Three letters of recommendation may be required at a later stage of the screening).

A minimum commitment of two years would be required. Only candidates with a highly relevant background will be considered. Full-time employees receive full benefits, competitive salaries, and excellent resources for career development.
The Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact Information:
Moshe Bar
149 13th Street
Room 2301
Charlestown, MA 02129
bar@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
http://barlab.mgh.harvard.edu

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COHEN LAB, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY: Neuroscience of Cognitive Control Laboratory,
Department of Psychology and the CSBMB, Princeton University
(Postdoctoral Position)

A postdoctoral position is available in the Neuroscience of Cognitive Control Laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Cohen, in the Department of Psychology and the Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior at Princeton University. 

The research project combines computational/mathematical modeling with behavioral and neuroimaging experiments to study the brain mechanisms of decision making, reinforcement, and performance optimization. 

Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or closely related field; strong background with fMRI. Experience with additional methodologies and computer programming skills are desirable. 

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. You may apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu, create an application and submit documents to requisition # 0700649. 
For general application information and how to self-identify, see http://www.princeton.edu/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm. We strongly recommend that all interested candidates use the online application process.   

Contact Information:
http://jobs.princeton.edu

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Neurodevelopmental Basis of Memory, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Unit,
UCL Institute of Child Health
Research Associate

We are seeking to appoint a cognitive neuroscientist to carry out full time research on the neurodevelopmental basis of memory, funded by a programme grant from the MRC and Cerebra.  The research focus will be to study memory in children and adolescents with and without neuropathology.  

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team that applies behavioural and cognitive testing, structural and functional brain imaging, event-related potentials, and other emerging techniques to investigate normal and abnormal neurocognitive development.  Applicants must have a PhD? in Psychology or a related neuroscience discipline and must have previous experience with functional and/or structural magnetic resonance brain imaging techniques. Experience with EEG is also desirable.

The appointment is for 24 months, with a starting salary: £26,666 per annum (at Grade 7, spine point 29), plus £2,497 London Weighting per annum.

The job description can be obtained from http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/ich/, or by sending a stamped addressed envelope to: Human Resources, ICH, 30 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1EH. Please quote the relevant job reference no. Alternatively, applicants may email (hrassist@ich.ucl.ac.uk ) for an electronic application pack. Closing date for applications: 21st September 2007.  Provisional interview date: 26th September 2007.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal records check.

Taking Action for Equality


Contact Information:
Professor Faraneh Vargha-Khadem
Human Resources 
UCL Institute of Child Health
30 Guilford Street London
WC1N 1EH
UK
s.dervish@ich.ucl.ac.uk
http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/ich/humanresources/

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Brain & Development laboratory, Department of Psychology, Leiden University, the Netherlands
Postdoctoral Fellow in Social Developmental Neuroscience, Le (Postdoctoral Position)

Postdoctoral position in Social Developmental Neuroscience at Leiden University in the Netherlands to work on developmental neuroimaging studies related to social decision-making and cognitive control.  A thorough knowledge of fMRI techniques is essential and a background/interest in developmental psychology. This is a 2-3 year position funded by an NWO-VIDI grant. The starting date is February 2008, although there is some flexibility.

The Brain & Development laboratory at Leiden University participates in the Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition (LIBC), which is an interfaculty center for interdisciplinary research on brain and cognition, supported by the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and the Faculties of Arts, Mathematics & Natural Sciences, and Social & Behavioral Sciences of Leiden University (www.libc-leiden.nl). 

Please send applications (a CV, cover letter and 2 letters of recommendation to the address below).  Electronic applications will be accepted. 

Contact Information:
Dr. Eveline Crone
Dept. of Psychology, 
Wassenaarseweg 52
2333AK Leiden
The Netherlands

ecrone@fsw.leidenuniv.nl
www.psychologie.leidenuniv.nl/ontw/brain-development

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Wanted: Research Assistant Position

Recent Grad Seeking Post-Bach Research Assistant Position 

This May I graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a degree in Biological Foundations of Behavior (an interdisciplinary combination of Psychology and Neuroscience).  I have behavioral research experience with capuchins and squirrel monkeys and am proficient in SPSS, G-power and all Microsoft Office applications.  I've also spent two summers as a camp counselor and am therefore very comfortable with children.  

My primary research interests include neurodegenerative diseases and fMRI studies of the PFC.  Please contact for resume and references.

Contact Information:
James Ellis
Washington, D.C.
jellis@fandm.edu

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Neural Bases of Speech and Lexical Processing

Speech and Language Processing, Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences, Brown University

RA Position

A position in the neural bases of speech and lexical processing is available. The research program focuses on event-related fMRI to investigate neural systems underlying perception of the phonetic categories of speech, mapping of sound structure to the lexicon, and lexical-semantic processing. The position involves collecting and analyzing data related to cognitive neuroscience experiments using functional MRI and psychophysical techniques, and developing and implementing analysis procedures for fMRI data. All work involves computer use, including Windows, UNIX, and OSX platforms and knowledge of fMRI analysis programs (AFNI or SPM). Facilities include a research dedicated 3T Siemens Trio MRI system located at Brown University.

Candidates should have at least a B.A. or B.S. degree, an interest in language research, and some experience either working with functional neuroimaging including fMRI design and analysis or a strong computer science background. Applications should be made online at http://careers.brown.edu (job number is FO1146). In addition to filling out the form, please attach a resume and a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests and the names and contact information for 3 references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Contact Information:
Sheila Blumstein
Brown University
Department of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences
190 Thayer Street
Providence, RI 02912
Sheila_Blumstein@brown.edu
http://www.cog.brown.edu/People/seb/index.html

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Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory,
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to work on NIH-funded projects involving brain imaging studies of cognitive function and its development. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of research related to these projects, including assembling assessment instruments, screening and recruiting subjects, obtaining informed consent, scheduling subjects for testing, tracking progress of the study, designing and programming 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. 

A bachelor's degree in psychology, human biology, neuroscience, biological computation or related fields is required. A strong academic record is essential; past research experience with fMRI and children and/or strong Matlab programming experience is desirable. Study website is http://smp.stanford.edu. Please email a CV, a statement of research interests and career goals, and contact information for three references. 

Contact Information:
Sarah Wu

sarahswu@stanford.edu
http://scsnl.stanford.edu

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RA in Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging and Dementia
McGill? University; Douglas Mental Health University Inst., Dept.of Psychiatry,
Research Assistant Needed

Summary: Dr. Natasha Rajah is currently looking to hire a full time research assistant to help with fMRI research on aging and memory. Duties will include analyses of fMRI data using software such as SPM and PLS, as well as doing behavioural analyses.

This is a 1 yr contract, with possibility for renewal. Remuneration commensurate with experience.

Hiring criteria:
-Undergraduate diploma, preferably in psychology, statistics or engineering.
-Experience in fMRI research is preferred, but not necessary; if the candidate has no previous experience in fMRI research, he or she must demonstrate willingness to learn software such as SPM and PLS.
-Strong knowledge of statistics and experimental design is essential. 


To apply please send your CV to:
Dr. Maria Natasha Rajah, PHD
maria.rajah@mcgill.ca       

Contact Information:
Maria Natasha Rajah
maria.rajah@mcgill.ca
http://www.douglasrecherche.qc.ca/groups/brain/lab-rajah.asp?l=e 

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Neuroimaging of Developmental Disorders, Neurocognitive Development Lab, 
Center for Mind and Brain and the M.I.N.D.Institute, University of California, Davis
(Research Assistant)

We are seeking a recent college graduate for a research assistant position (Junior Specialist) with a duration of 1-2 years. The position primarily involves running fMRI experiments for NIH funded projects on cognitive impairments and psychopathology in children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, along with other lab support activities. Must be personable and reliable, and able to communicate effectively with special populations. Coursework and/or laboratory experience in fMRI research is highly desirable. This is an ideal position for someone who would like to obtain additional research experience before going to graduate school. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Susan Rivera (srivera@ucdavis.edu). 

Contact Information:
Susan M. Rivera
Center for Mind and Brain
202 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA  95618
srivera@ucdavis.edu
http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/labs/rivera/

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Space and Action, Cognition and Action Lab, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute,
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
Research Assistant--

Moss Rehabi