Cognitive Neuroscience Society Newsletter              June 2014  

 

 

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CNS 2014 Blog: Research Highlights

 

New on the CNS Blog:  Sweet! Taste Metaphors Elicit More Emotion Than Literal Phrases

 

Poets have long known that metaphors can elevate words to higher level. Now scientists know part of the reason why: A new study suggests that reading metaphors, specifically those with words associated with taste, recruits areas of the brain associated with emotion. Read the full story. And check out other stories you might have missed last month on the CNS news blog:

 

Nothing Really Matters: Disbelief in Free Will Makes Us Care Less About Mistakes

 

Copy That: When We are More Likely to Imitate People Than Robots

 

Unraveling the Motor Movements That Connect All Primates: Q&A with Jon Kaas

 

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Recruiting Guest Bloggers

 

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Technical Assistance / Funding Opportunities
 

Conference/Symposium/Event
 
The Philosophy and Science of Self-Control project Sub-grant and Prize Competition 

 

Florida State University Department of Philosophy 

 

Call for Letters of Intent

 

Dr. Alfred Mele of the Florida State University Department of Philosophy is directing The Philosophy and Science of Self-Control project, a new grant project funded by the John Templeton Foundation.  Philosophers and scientists are invited to compete for sub-grants and prizes to support research along two dimensions: the philosophy of self-control and the integrated science and philosophy of self-control.  The first phase in the process of selecting the winners of these awards is to review letters of intent from applicants.  Letters of intent for projects focusing on integrated science and the philosophy of self-control are due by August 1st, 2014, and letters of intent for the philosophy of self-control research projects are due by September 1st, 2014.  For more information about The Philosophy and Science of Self-Control project and for instructions to submit letters of intent, please visit www.philosophyandscienceofself-control.com

 

Contact Email: Project Email: pssc@fsu.edu

 

Project Website: www.philosophyandscienceofself-control.com

 
Positions Available:
Faculty Positions

  

Faculty Position

 

Speech-Voice Disorders

 

Open-rank tenure-track faculty position in Speech-Voice Disorders

 

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

 

University of Haifa

 

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Haifa is seeking applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position in the area of Speech-Voice Disorders, beginning October 2015.

 

Responsibilities: Teaching, supervising student research, conducting research.

 

Required Qualifications:

*           PhD in Speech-Language Pathology

*           Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Speech Science, Acoustics and Perception, Motor Speech Disorders, Voice Disorders, Speech Anatomy and Physiology, Voice Physiology and Pathology

*           Record of research accomplishments

*           Priority for applicants with Post-Doctoral training.

 

Applicants are required to send:

*           CV according to the English template on the Faculty's web site:

http://hw.haifa.ac.il/index.php/cv-template-main.

*              Three selected publications

*           A description of the candidate's research program and plans

*           Details of three academic faculty members as referees

 

Candidates may send application to:

Mrs. Mualem: mmualem@univ.haifa.ac.il

Tel: 972-4-8288564 / 8288588

Queries can be directed to Dr. Yifat: ryifat@univ.haifa.ac.il

 

 

Contact Name: Tali Bitan

 

Contact Email: mmualem@univ.haifa.ac.il

 

Contact Website: http://hw.haifa.ac.il/index.php/he/departments/comm-disorder
Postdoctoral


Postdoctoral Position

 

1 Postdoctoral position in Bilingualism in the BCBL

 

BCBL, Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language

 

The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers 1 postdoctoral position in Bilingualism to work on the research project "Learning to read in two alphabets: typical development and reading disorders"

 

The position has a term of appointment of 3 years with a possible renewal.

 

This project addresses challenges related to the development of reading skills. One general objective is to understand school failure when children have to face learning in two alphabets, and how this phenomenon can be linked to reading deficits. Equally important, we also seek to develop insight about the factors that help many children succeed. The main goal of the project is to study the mechanisms of literacy acquisition in two alphabets (Arabic and Roman) and investigate the relationships between reading difficulties (dyslexia) in two very different languages (Arabic, English) that employ different alphabets (Arabic, Roman).

 

THE CENTER AND THE BENEFITS

 

The Fellow will join the BCBL (Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language - www.bcbl.eu). The Center promotes a rich research environment without teaching obligations. It provides access to the most advanced behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including 3 Tesla MRI, a whole-head MEG system, four ERP labs, a NIRS lab, a baby lab including an eyetracker, two eyetracking labs, and several well-equipped behavioral labs. There are excellent technical support staff and research personnel (PhD and postdoctoral students).

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

We are looking for cognitive neuroscientists or experimental psychologists with a background in Psycholinguistics, Linguistics, Psychology, or Cognitive Neuroscience, an excellent command of English and Arabic. Advanced skills in neuroimaging methods are desirable (not mandatory). We expect a strong interest for and motivation to work on the interplay of language, language disorders, bilingualism and multilingualism, the willingness to invest in interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to work in teams. Candidates should have a strong publication track record.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Candidates should send their application by JUNE 15th, 2014. To submit your application please sign into the system (http://www.bcbl.eu/login) and upload:

 

*           a letter of motivation detailing the candidate's particular scientific experience, knowledge, competencies and interests

*           a detailed curriculum vitae

*           two academic letters of recommendation.

 

Contact Name: MANUEL CARREIRAS

 

Contact Email: info@bcbl.eu

 

Contact Website: http://www.bcbl.eu/2014/04/call-for-postdoctoral-researchers-qnrf-2014/

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Barense Lab

 

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory

 

Department of Psychology

 

University of Toronto

 

A full-time postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Morgan Barense

(http://www.psych.utoronto.ca/users/barense/) at the Department of Psychology of the

University of Toronto. The successful applicant will work on projects related to the

neural and cognitive mechanisms supporting memory and high-level perception. We use

diverse methodological approaches, including the examination of brain activity with

neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI and EEG), the investigation of cognitive impairments in

neurological patients (e.g., MTL amnesics, MCI and semantic dementia patients), and

behavioural experiments in healthy individuals.

We seek applicants with (1) a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or a related

field, (2) a solid grounding in fMRI research, (3) strong computer programming and

statistical skills, and (4) a promising publication record. Previous work with clinical

populations and experience interpreting neuropsychological data are also desirable.

Initial appointment is for one year, renewable for an additional two years contingent

upon excellent performance. Salary will be in line with University post-doctoral stipend

levels. The start date is flexible, but we seek to fill the position by early autumn.

Please apply by sending a CV, statement describing research interests and relevant

background, up to three sample publications, and the contact details of three referees

to barenselab@gmail.com. Please direct inquiries to this address. Review of applications 

will begin June 2nd and continue until the position is filled.

 

Contact Name: Jonathan Erez

 

Contact Email: Jonathan.erez@utoronto.ca

 

Contact Website: http://www.psych.utoronto.ca/users/barense/

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Sreenivasan Lab

 

Neurobiology of Working Memory

 

Department of Psychology

 

New York University Abu Dhabi

 

The lab of Kartik Sreenivasan at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is inviting applications for multiple fully-funded Postdoctoral positions in New York, USA and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Applicants with neuroimaging backgrounds and interest in working memory, attention, or cognitive control are encouraged to apply.

 

Candidates must hold (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record, a background in neuroimaging and statistical inference, and experience with pattern classification and connectivity analyses. Strong computational skills and experience with Matlab, Python, or equivalent programming languages are a plus. Terms of employment include competitive salary and benefits. Additional benefits such as relocation and housing are available for positions in Abu Dhabi.

 

The principal investigator, Assistant Professor Kartik Sreenivasan, is establishing a research program at NYUAD with the objective of uncovering the neurobiological basis of working memory. This research program focuses on dynamic coding of information within different brain regions as well as interactions between brain networks. A key element of this work will be establishing collaborations with faculty at NYU in New York.

 

Please visit http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for more details about the positions, as well as instructions and information on how to apply. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Questions about the application process should be directed to nyuad.science@nyu.edu. Please contact kartik.sreenivasan@nyu.edu with any other questions.

 

NYUAD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Contact Name: Kartik Sreenivasan

 

Contact Email: kartik.sreenivasan@nyu.edu

 

Contact Website: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers/faculty-positions.html

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab (PI: Maital Neta)

 

Postdoc position in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience

 

Psychology

 

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

 

The Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab, under the supervision of Prof. Maital Neta in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nebraska, is seeking a postdoc!

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

Description of Work:

Primarily work on individual differences in emotion processing and regulation, particularly in situations of uncertainty or ambiguity, at both behavioral and neural levels. The lab uses a variety of neuroimaging (fMRI, resting state fMRI) and psychophysiological techniques (EMG, GSR) to study the cognitive and neural basis of social decision-making.

 

The lab is housed in the Center for Brain, Biology & Behavior, which has a state-of-the-art Brain Imaging Center and a 3T MRI scanner dedicated for research. Additionally, among other equipment, the postdoctoral research fellow will have access to EEG/ERP, EMG, GSR, eye-tracking.

 

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field and have a strong publication record that includes neuroimaging studies, preferably with a focus on using fMRI and/or psychophysiology to examine theoretically relevant questions in cognitive psychology and emotion in particular. Strong technical skills are required, including competence in several programming environments (e.g., Matlab, R, Python).

 

How To Apply:

Candidates must apply online at http://employment.unl.edu.(Requisition F_140041). Click on the "Apply for this position" button above or below; or sign on and review existing Information Form. You will be required to attach the following documents: Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vita, List of three professional references, research interest and publication record. Applicant review begins June 6, 2014. Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

 

Contact Name: Maital Neta

 

Contact Email: maitalneta@gmail.com

 

Contact Website: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/39709

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Laboratory of Brain and Cognition

 

Postdoctoral Associate in Cognitive Affective Neuroscience

 

Human Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Human Development

 

Cornell University

 

Dr. Adam Anderson and Dr. R. Nathan Spreng of the Human Neuroscience Institute and Department of Human Development at Cornell University are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in cognitive affective neuroscience. The Postdoc will actively contribute to a collaborative research program examining the neural basis of affective-cognitive interactions with an emphasis on structural and functional brain networks. The Human Neuroscience Institute is co-located with the Cornell Magnetic Resonance Imaging Facility, which houses a research-dedicated 3T GE MRI scanner.

 

The Postdoc will be expected to develop innovative cognitive neuroscience protocols, implement standard and novel analysis approaches, prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and present findings at scientific meetings.

The Postdoctoral Associate is a full-time position with a generous benefits package. The start-date is anticipated to be September, 2014 but is negotiable. This is a two-year position with the possibility of renewal. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, first author publication as well as names and contact information of two academic references.

Follow this link to apply: https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10220/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=24116

 

For additional information: http://lbc.human.cornell.edu & http://aclab.human.cornell.edu

 

Qualifications

 

Candidates must currently hold, or have completed, a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field prior to starting. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record, experience in structural and functional neuroimaging, including experience with univariate and multivariate analyses.

 

Strong computational skills and experience with Matlab, Python, or equivalent programming languages are preferred.

 

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the new Cornell Tech campus to be built on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

 

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We're an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

 

Contact Name: Nathan Spreng

 

Contact Email: rns74@cornell.edu

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

aronlab

 

Inhibitory response control

 

Department of Psychology

 

University of California San Diego

 

A funded postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Adam Aron (www.aronlab.org).

 

Projects are focused on motor inhibitory control and its relation to attention, working memory, motivation/limbic-function and Parkinson's disease. The lab has diverse resources including EEG, ECoG, TMS, fMRI and access to patients.

 

Candidates should have background in any of cognitive psychology, behavioral neuroscience or cognitive neuroscience.

 

Applications (consisting of a cover letter describing research interests, a CV and contact info for references) should be sent to adamaron@ucsd.edu.

 

Salary is commensurate with NIH-rates. Full University of California benefits are provided.

 

Review of applications is ongoing through Fall 2014.

 

Contact Name: Adam Aron

 

Contact Email: adamaron@ucsd.edu

 

Contact Website: www.aronlab.org

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Social Neuroscience

 

Postdoctoral Position on Social Neuroscience and Autism

 

Department of Social Neuroscience

 

Max Planck Insitute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany

 

The successful candidate will be involved in a BMBF-funded project on modulatory effects of oxytocin treatment on higher-order social cognition as measured with fMRI in autism spectrum disorder. This project is part of the ASD-Net consortium (http://www.asd-net.de).

Description:

-Co-ordination and execution of a large Oxytocin-fMRI and behavioral study in autism (N~100).

-Analysis of fMRI and behavioral data and publication of the results.

-Interdisciplinary collaboration with the members of the other ASD-Net projects (see http://www.asd-net.de) and within the Social Neuroscience Department

The successful candidate has finished the PhD and shows evidence of high scholarly promise in the form of publications and other academic achievements. Ideally, he/she has advanced expertise in functional and structural neuroimaging (SPM) as well as autism and oxytocin research.

 

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages women and handicapped individuals to apply.

 

Contact Name: Sandra Zurborg

 

Contact Email: zurborg@cbs.mpg.de

 

Contact Website: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/singer/vacant

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Unit (Claus Lamm)

 

PostDoc position - Biopsychology/Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, University of Vienna

 

Department of Basic Psychological Research and Research Methods

 

University of Vienna, Austria

 

We are seeking candidates for a postdoc position ("University Assistant", approx. equivalent to "Lecturer", contract up to 6 years) at the Faculty of Psychology. The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with Prof. Claus Lamm (Chair of Biological Psychology) and his team at the Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Unit (SCAN-Unit). The SCAN-Unit investigates a broad range of topics in the field of Social Cognitive Neuroscience, with a focus on empathy, prosocial behaviour, morality, and social decision making. We investigate these phenomena mainly in healthy neurotypical populations, but recently also started to incorporate clinical samples (autism, psychopathy, depression), and developmental aspects (social cognition across the lifespan) in our approach. Further information about current and past research of the lab can be found on our webpage http://scan.psy.univie.ac.at/research

 

We are looking for candidates with a Ph.D. degree in (Experimental, Cognitive or Biological) Psychology, Biology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field. Basic computer programming skills (preferably Matlab) are mandatory, and in-depth experience in designing, running, analyzing, and publishing experimental studies using human neuroscience methods such as fMRI or EEG (see below for available research infrastructure) is of central importance. Successful candidates document their research skills by an excellent PhD, and by high-level peer review publications (or submitted manuscripts, for more junior postdocs expecting to be awarded a PhD soon). Applications from more senior post-doc candidates are particularly encouraged. The candidate should have a strong interest in social neuroscience research and in being part of an interdisciplinary and international research team.

 

Excellent oral and written English language skills are required. Working language of the lab is English. An autonomous work-style and genuine curiosity is both required and supported. The position also involves some teaching obligations (maximum 4h/week, seminars at Bachelor and Master's level).

We offer a state-of-the-art research infrastructure involving direct access to several EEG labs and a research only 3 Tesla MRI Center, including combined EEG/TMS and EEG/fMRI systems, rTMS and TMS including neuronavigation, tDCS, mobile and stationary eye tracking, mobile and stationary psychophysiological recorders, and a decision making laboratory (for social interaction experiments). The position will be embedded in a thriving research environment offering various opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations, such as a research platform for Cognitive Science (http://cogsci.univie.ac.at), a research cluster for multimodal and translational neuroimaging (http://forschungscluster.meduniwien.ac.at/mmi-cns), and a newly established Vienna Research Group for Young Investigators with high-level expertise in psychopharmacological and neuroendocrinological research (http://www.wwtf.at/projects/research_groups/details/index.php?PKEY=4151_DE_O).

 

The University of Vienna is the oldest university in the German-speaking world. The Faculty of Psychology is located at the center of the beautiful Danube city, which is currently ranked highest in living quality worldwide. Vienna is a highly international city and while some command of the German language is advantageous, it is not required.

 

Applications are invited to be submitted by June 29 the latest, but will be considered on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is found. The earliest possible start date is August 1, 2014, though this is negotiable. The position will be available for up to 6 years, depending upon qualifications and career path of the applicant.

 

Applications should be sent electronically and include a CV (incl. full publication list), a cover letter explaining why you are suited for and interested in this particular position, including a sketch of concrete research interests, two references (sent separately and directly by the referees), and an electronic copy of the evaluations of the Ph.D. thesis. Please send these materials to Sigrid Hager (sigrid.hager@univie.ac.at) with "Application Postdoc Lamm" in the e-mail header. For informal enquiries please contact Claus Lamm (claus.lamm@univie.ac.at).

 

The salary scheme is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff:

Article 48f B1 lit. b (Postdoc)

http://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/personalwesen/Kollektivvertrag/KollV_2013_06.pdf

 

Contact Name: Kalina Michalska

 

Contact Email: kalina.michalska@gmail.com

 

Contact Website: http://scan.psy.univie.ac.at

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Hasson Lab

 

Postdoctoral Position

 

Princeton Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Psychology

 

Princeton University

 

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Hasson lab at the Department of Psychology and Princeton Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University. The research position will focus on studying the neural mechanisms of dyadic social interactions using fMRI hyper-scanning and intracranial EEG. The goad of this project is to understand the interaction between two brains in the course of natural verbal communication. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related field. We are seeking candidates with a solid computational background, signal processing skills (MatLab) and experience either with fMRI or intracranial EEG. For further information and informal discussions, please contact Uri Hasson. Email: hasson@princeton.edu. The term of this appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory performance and funding.

 

Essential Qualifications:

PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or other related field

 

Preferred Qualifications:

MatLab; experience with fMRI or intracranial EEG

 

Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu (requisition No. 1400310) and include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and contact information for at least two references.

 

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. These positions are subject to the University's background check policy.

 

Contact Name: Lisa Glass

 

Contact Email: lglass@princeton.edu

 

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

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Seung Lab

 

Postdoctoral or more Senior Research Position

 

Princeton Neuroscience Institute

 

Princeton University

 

A number of postdoctoral or more senior research positions in computational neuroanatomy are available in the laboratory of Sebastian Seung at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute. The postdoctoral researchers will analyze multimodal and multiscale brain images from light and/or electron microscopy. Analysis tools will include image stitching and registration, 3D reconstruction and object detection by convolutional networks, brain atlasing, and social computing. The researchers will use anatomical and molecular information to elucidate mechanisms of brain function. Application domains may include retina, olfactory cortex, and neocortex. These full-time positions have an initial appointment of one year with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

 

See http://bit.ly/EyeWireNature for an example of a recent publication using connectomics to elucidate visual function.

 

Essential qualifications:

Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, or other closely related field; strong quantitative skills; Matlab or Python.

 

Preferred qualifications:

software development experience with C++ or JavaScript.

 

Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu (requisition No. 1400287) and include a CV, cover letter or statement of research interests. Also include the names and contact information for at least 2 references.

 

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. These positions are subject to the University's background check policy.

 

Contact Name: Lisa Glass

 

Contact Email: lglass@princeton.edu

 

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

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Desai lab

 

Postdoc in neuroimaging of language

 

Department of Psychology

 

University of South Carolina

 

A post-doctoral research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Rutvik Desai at the University of South Carolina, Department of Psychology. The lab focuses on cognitive neuroscience of language, semantic memory, and embodiment using fMRI, TMS, patient studies, and computational modeling. Excellent facilities for fMRI, TMS, tDCS, eye tracking, and EEG are available. The Fellow will have an exciting opportunity to pursue collaborative and self-directed projects at one of the premier cognitive neuroscience centers in the country, the new Institute for Mind and Brain (http://mindandbrain.sc.edu/).

 

Candidates with a PhD in any of the cognitive sciences broadly defined (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or a related field) are welcome to apply. A research background in cognitive science/cognitive neuroscience of language is required. Experience with one or more of fMRI, lesion-symptom mapping, behavioral testing or imaging of patient populations or children, TMS, connectionist modeling, or machine learning is highly desirable. Salary will be at NIH post-doctoral rates and commensurate with experience. Applications should be sent to SCDeLab at gmail dot com). Applications should include CV, brief statement of research interests, relevant publications, and names of three referees (who will be asked for a reference letter if necessary). The starting date is flexible, but earlier is better. Applications will be assessed as they arrive.

 

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.

 

Contact Name: Rutvik Desai

 

Contact Email: SCDeLab@gmail.com

 

Contact Website: http://www.mccauslandcenter.sc.edu/delab/

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Memory and Neuroimaging Lab

 

Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Fellow in Memory and Aging

 

BU Memory Disorders Research Center and Neuroimaging Research Center

 

VA Boston Healthcare System and Boston University

 

The Memory and Neuroimaging Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and human memory. The candidate will receive advanced training in multi-modal imaging (fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, volumetric and surface-based analyses, ASL) in young adults, older adults, and patient populations (e.g., Mild Cognitive Impairment, medial temporal lobe amnesia). Studies will focus on human memory, age- and AD-related changes in memory and the brain, and individual differences (e.g., in cardiovascular fitness) that attenuate cognitive and neural decline. Dr. Scott Hayes will be the primary mentor, and the fellow will also collaborate on projects with Drs. Mieke Verfaellie and David Salat. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field, and substantial experience in MRI data acquisition and analysis (fMRI preferred, but applicants with experience using other imaging modalities would also be considered). Candidate should have expertise working with MRI analysis software such as AFNI, FSL, SPM, or FreeSurfer, as well as familiarity with unix and Matlab.   Experience interpreting neuropsychological data, and previous work with aging or clinical populations are also desirable. The postdoctoral fellow will interact with several research groups at VA Boston examining memory, age and AD-related changes in cognition and the brain and will be part of a rich and stimulating intellectual environment. The candidate should have a keen interest in developing an independent research career.

 

The starting date is flexible. A minimum two-year commitment is required. Salary for highly qualified candidates may be up to $52,000.

 

U.S. citizenship is required for consideration. Potential applicants are encouraged to immediately email a single pdf containing a cover letter describing research interests and experience and their CV. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed to Dr. Scott Hayes at smhayes@bu.edu

 

The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Contact Name: Scott Hayes

 

Contact Email: smhayes@bu.edu

 

Contact Website: www.bu.edu/brainlab

 

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Postdoctoral Position

 

Memory and Neuroimaging Lab

 

Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Fellow in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

 

Neuroimaging Research for Veterans Center

 

VA Boston Healthcare System

 

The Memory and Neuroimaging Lab and the Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders are seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with neuropsychologists and neuroscientists on a clinical research program aimed at elucidating the neural and cognitive sequelae of posttraumatic stress disorder and blast-induced traumatic brain injury in returning Veterans, as well as cognitive and neural change subsequent to exercise training. The candidate will receive advanced training in multi-modal imaging (fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, volumetric and surface-based analyses, ASL) and the use of cognitive and MRI outcome measures subsequent to exercise intervention in Veterans with mTBI and PTSD. Dr. Scott Hayes will be the primary mentor, and the fellow will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Drs. Mieke Verfaellie, David Salat, and Jasmeet Pannu Hayes. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field, and substantial experience in MRI data acquisition and analysis. Candidate should have expertise working with MRI analysis software such as AFNI, FSL, SPM, or FreeSurfer, as well as familiarity with unix and Matlab.   Experience interpreting neuropsychological and/or exercise physiology data and previous work with clinical populations are also desirable. The postdoctoral fellow will interact with several research groups at VA Boston studying TBI and PTSD in returning veterans. The candidate should have a keen interest in developing an independent research career.

 

The starting date is flexible. A minimum two-year commitment is required. Salary for highly qualified candidates may be up to $52,000.

 

U.S. citizenship is required for consideration. Potential applicants are encouraged to immediately email a single pdf containing a cover letter describing research interests and experience and their CV. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed to Dr. Scott Hayes at smhayes@bu.edu

 

Contact Name: Scott Hayes

 

Contact Email: smhayes@bu.edu

 

Contact Website: www.bu.edu/brainlab

Research Assistants 

 

Research Assistant Position

 

STANFORD MEMORY LAB

 

FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION

 

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

 

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

 

Description: The Stanford Memory Laboratory, in collaboration with the Kerchner laboratory in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, seeks a full-time Social Science Research Assistant to contribute to our functional neuroimaging research program examining memory in aging. Primary responsibilities will include collaboratively conducting fMRI investigations of the neural mechanisms of age-related memory decline, with a major emphasis on fMRI data processing. Secondary responsibilities may include scheduling and screening human subjects for participation in fMRI studies, and associated coordination of essential experimental procedures.

 

Qualifications: BA/BS required; a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience or Computer Science desired. Strong proficiency with MATLAB desired; experience with R a plus. Previous research experience (>1 year), preferably using fMRI, is highly recommended. Strong quantitative, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.

 

Preferred start date is June 1, 2014 (though some flexibility is possible). Two-year commitment preferred.

 

Contact Name: Dr. Anthony Wagner

 

Contact Email: awagner@stanford.edu

 

Contact Website: http://memorylab.stanford.edu

 

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Research Assistant Position

 

Gabrieli Lab

 

Technical Assistant in Developmental CogNeuro

 

Brain & Cognitive Sciences

 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

We are looking for a full-time technical assistant to join the Gabrieli Lab and assist with data analysis for neuroimaging and behavioral studies on developmental cognitive neuroscience. This includes design and implementation of experiments with both children and adult participants; operation of EEG and MRI scanner; data coding and analysis; other support as needed for lab personnel. Advanced computer skills are required. This position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study or data science careers.

 

Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer programming, neuroscience, education, psychology, cognitive science, or related field. Knowledge of programming (Matlab, python, bash), statistical software (R, SPSS, Stata), neuroimaging analysis software (Nipype, FSL, etc.) and/or psychological experiment software (E-Prime, psychtoolbox, etc.) highly desirable. Demonstrable pre-existing interest and experience in psychology, developmental disabilities, education, or cognitive neuroscience helpful.

 

To apply, please send CV and cover letter to Allyson Mackey at amackey@mit.edu

 

Contact Name: Allyson Mackey

 

Contact Email: amackey@mit.edu

 

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Research Assistant Position

 

Sreenivasan Lab

 

Neurobiology of Working Memory

 

Department of Psychology

 

New York University Abu Dhabi

 

The lab of Kartik Sreenivasan at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is inviting applications for a full-time research assistant. Applicants with a background in programming and interest in working memory, attention, or cognitive control are encouraged to apply.

 

Responsibilities of the position include collecting behavioral and neurophysiological data, programming experiments and analysis routines, as well as managing the day-to-day functioning of the lab. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Matlab or an equivalent programming language, strong computational skills, and a background in experimental psychology or neuroscience. Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. Terms of employment include competitive salary and benefits.

 

The principal investigator, Assistant Professor Kartik Sreenivasan, is establishing a research program at NYUAD with the objective of uncovering the neurobiological basis of working memory. This research program focuses on dynamic coding of information within different brain regions as well as interactions between brain networks. A key element of this work will be establishing collaborations with faculty at NYU in New York.

 

Please visit http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for more details about the positions, as well as instructions and information on how to apply. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Questions about the application process should be directed to nyuad.science@nyu.edu. Please contact kartik.sreenivasan@nyu.edu with any other questions.

 

NYUAD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Contact Name: Kartik Sreenivasan

 

Contact Email: kartik.sreenivasan@nyu.edu

 

Contact Website: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers/faculty-positions.html

Graduate Students Positions 

    

Graduate Student Position

 

Neuropsychology of Language Processing

 

PhD student: oscillatory brain networks underlying higher-level language comprehension

 

Department of Neuropsychology

 

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany

 

The Department of Neuropsychology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany (MPI-CBS), is seeking a

 

PhD student.

 

The goal of the Department of Neuropsychology is to identify the functional architecture of language and its neuroanatomical basis in the mature and the developing brain. We use several neuroscientific methods (e.g., structural and functional MRI, EEG, and MEG) on both healthy participants as well as subjects suffering from brain lesions.

 

The research is conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading center for cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, several 3.0 T MRI scanners, a 306-channels MEG system, TMS, tDCS, and several EEG systems. All facilities and data analysis are supported by experienced IT and physics staff. PhD students will have the opportunity to participate in an International Max-Planck Research School.

 

The candidate must hold a master's degree (or equivalent) in linguistics, neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. The candidate is expected to be a talented, enthusiastic, willing-to-learn researcher with a strong interest in language. The successful candidate will have a profound background in psycholinguistics, solid programming (i.e., MATLAB®) skills, and experience in acquisition and analysis of neuroscientific or behavioural data. The successful candidate's project will focus on the oscillatory brain networks underlying higher-level language comprehension (i.e., syntax and semantics).

 

Starting date for the position is February 1st, 2015. Salary is dependent on experience and based on MPI stipends or equivalent salary according to German public service regulations. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer, and international applicants are encouraged.

 

The application should include the following documents (in a single PDF-file):

*           Cover letter describing personal qualifications and research interests

*           Curriculum vitae

*           Contact details of two personal references

Applications with the subject heading 'PhD 03-14' should be sent to: personal@cbs.mpg.de. The deadline for application submission is November 30th, 2014.

 

For questions please contact:

Dr. Lars Meyer "lmeyer@cbs.mpg.de"

Website: http://www.cbs.mpg.de

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Stephanstraße 1A, 04103 Leipzig

 

Contact Name: personal@cbs.mpg.de

 

Contact Email: lmeyer@cbs.mpg.de

 

Contact Website: http://www.cbs.mpg.de

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