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Faculty Positions
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Faculty Position
Visiting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
Haverford College
Haverford College welcomes applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience for the 2019-2020 academic year. This appointment may be extended to the 2020-2021 academic year, depending on the staffing needs of the Department, upon budgetary approval, and upon a successful annual performance evaluation by the Department Chair in the spring of 2020.
Responsibilities include teaching the equivalent of five courses over two semesters, including lecture and seminar classes at all levels of the curriculum, as well as specialized research courses and the possibility of supervising undergraduate senior theses. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. (ABD considered) in Neuroscience or a closely related discipline, along with excellent teaching skills and experience, with the ability to teach courses from the introductory to the advanced undergraduate levels. Applications received by April 15th, 2019 will receive fullest consideration. Please see the Interfolio link for more information.
Contact Information
Contact Website: https://apply.interfolio.com/61271
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoc Position in Medical Neurotoxicity
Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
Epidemiology and Cancer Control
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
This position offers individualized training in observational and intervention studies with long-term survivors of childhood cancer. Observational studies involve various outcomes, including neurocognitive, brain imaging (DTI, fMRI), biomarker (serum, cerebrospinal fluid, whole genome sequencing), and polysomnography. We examine longitudinal aspects of neurotoxicity (cranial radiation, intrathecal chemotherapy) and systemic toxicity (intravenous chemotherapy, thoracic radiation) on brain development, maturation and decline. We are particularly interested in aspects of premature cognitive aging in this lifespan model. Current intervention studies involve cognitive training, exercise, and transcranial direct current stimulation as methods to enhance and maintain cognitive function. We have an active cohort of over 6000 survivors of childhood cancer, who have been treated at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and are currently between 5-65 years of age.
Fellows are expected to develop independent protocols, and institutional support is available for pilot investigations. Fellows engage in active collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including neuropsychologists, psychologists, epidemiologists, oncologists, neurologists, neuroradiologists, endocrinologists, geneticists and biostatisticians.
The postdoctoral stipend is competitive and consistent with current NIH fellowship guidelines. Initial appointment is for two years and benefits include 3 weeks paid vacation, a professional development account, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid leave and travel support to attend national and international conferences, and medical, dental and vision coverage. St. Jude is committed to providing an outstanding environment for mentored career development, and offers a rich intellectual and resource environment for research and training.
Interested applicants should direct questions or submit a current CV, a statement of research interests and contact information for 2-3 references to Kevin Krull, PhD ([email protected]).
Contact Information
Contact Name: Kevin Krull, PhD
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral position: Neural mechanisms for working memory at UC Riverside
Cognitive Neuroscience, Working memory, Recognition memory, Precision vs. capacity
Department of Psychology
UC Riverside
A postdoctoral position is available at the University of California, Riverside to work with a research team led by Dr. Weiwei Zhang (http://memory.ucr.edu). The postdoc will work on the neural and computational mechanisms for representing precise information in memory using psychophysics, cognitive modeling, eye tracking, ERP, non-invasive brain stimulation, and neuroimaging methods in healthy and clinical populations. We are seeking an individual with a strong background in fMRI and interests in attention and memory research. Good quantitative and programming skills are essential as well. Experience with eye tracking and ERPs is preferred, but not required.
The position is for two years, with the potential to extend contingent upon performance and funding. Salary will depend on experience, with a minimum set by the University of California postdoc salary scale (which is higher than NIH scale). Both U.S. and international applicants are welcome to apply.
Candidates should send a cover letter, CV, sample publications, statement of research interests, and the names of three references with phone numbers and email addresses to: Weiwei Zhang ([email protected]). Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information
Contact Website: https://memory.ucr.edu/positions/
Contact Name: weiwei zhang
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Neural Mechanisms of Cognitive Control
Egner Lab
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
Duke University
Postdoctoral Position in Egner Lab, Duke University
We are seeking applications for a postdoctoral position in the Egner Lab, in the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University. The lab studies neural mechanisms of cognitive control, attention, and memory, by using behavioral/modeling, fMRI and TMS approaches (see http://www.egnerlab.org/). The position in question will primarily be dedicated to investigating the neural mechanisms of cognitive flexibility. The position is NIH-funded, full-time, and starts in the summer or fall of 2019. The initial contract will be for 1 year but can be renewed for up to three years. The successful candidate will have a strong background and publication record in the area of cognitive control. Programming skills and expertise in fMRI are prerequisites; experience with TMS and computational modeling are desirable. For inquiries, email [email protected]. To apply, go to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13460 and submit CV, research interest statement, and contact information for three references.
Contact Information
Contact Website: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13460
Contact Name: Tobias Egner
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral opportunity in the neural and computational basis of autism
Murray & Bernier Labs
Psychology and Psychiatry
University of Washington, Seattle
The laboratories of Scott Murray and Raphael Bernier at the University of Washington in Seattle are seeking a postdoctoral fellow. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team of researchers as part of a project focused on the neural and computational basis of autism spectrum disorder. The successful candidate will play a leadership role on NIMH funded MRI and EEG studies exploring neural activity in ASD.
For applicants with imaging expertise who have clinical degrees, supervision toward licensure is also available. The highly collaborative Murray and Bernier labs are staffed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians and are housed in the Departments of Psychology (Murray) and Psychiatry (Bernier). The labs are affiliated with the Center on Human Development and Disability, an outstanding institutional resource offering an array of research, clinical services, training, outreach, and dissemination activities through its dual designation as a Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC) and a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD).
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, or related fields and any clinical applicants must have completed an APA-accredited clinical psychology internship. Previous experience in areas such as vision science, cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, clinical psychology, and/or psychiatry is essential. Experience in data collection specifically in autism spectrum disorders is recommended. Important skills include programming (Matlab or Python), data analysis, experiment design, EEG, and/or fMRI.
To apply, send a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and list of three references to: Scott Murray, PhD, at [email protected]. Informal inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Murray at [email protected] or Dr. Bernier at [email protected].
Contact Information
Contact Name: Scott Murray
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
Department of Psychology
Florida International University
A multi-year full-time postdoctoral position is available at Florida International University for a candidate with interest and experience in structural and functional MRI. The position is part of a program of research on sleep and negative overgeneralization in 260 peri-pubertal youth with anxiety funded by the NIH (R01MH116005, MPIs Dana McMakin and Aaron Mattfeld). The position will be under the mentorship of Dr. Mattfeld (primary) and Dr. McMakin (secondary). We are seeking a candidate with a demonstrated interest in neuroscience and a strong publication record as well as ability to operate independently and as part of a team. A PhD in a related field and prior experience with acquisition and processing of MRI data are required. Strong written and spoken communication are essential. Computational skills and programming experience (e.g., R, Python) are desirable. Please send a cover letter, CV, and names of three references to Dr. Aaron Mattfeld ([email protected]).
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Postdoctoral Position
Cognitive Neuroscience of Word Learning with Sensory Impairment
Bergelson and Woldorff Labs
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
Duke University
We are accepting applications for a postdoc in language development, focusing on the neural and cognitive underpinnings of word learning in infants who are blind, deaf with cochlear implants, and typically developing. Studies will employ ERPs to investigate brain activations and mechanisms underlying the semantic and phonetic processing of early words, as a function of age and sensory experience. Desirable candidates will have background in language and/or cognitive research, expertise in ERP methods with young children, and strong programming/analysis skills. This co-mentored position offers excellent opportunities for gaining extensive expertise in developmental/cognitive psychology, language science, and cognitive neuroscience.
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To apply, email elika.bergelson at duke.edu and woldorff at duke.edu
with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references, with subject line "Bergelson/Woldorff Postdoc." Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis beginning April 15th; preferred start date is early summer 2019.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Marty Woldorff
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PhD or MD track)
War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC)
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
The Office of Academic Affiliations, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now accepting applications for a two-year VA funded program for researchers (MD or PhD) with an optional third year of funding. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The Fellowship site is located within the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC). The WRIISC interdisciplinary program aims to provide M.D.'s or Ph.D.'s in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience or other applicable disciplines with clinical experience and research training to become outstanding researchers in high-priority areas of healthcare. The Fellow will analyze data from clinical trials examining behavioral interventions for treating posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain. Candidates should have an interest in the mechanism of action of interventions, with an emphasis on processes related to cognition (sleep, memory consolidation), or autonomic nervous system function. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in applied research, integrative health, or rehabilitation methods. The Fellowship would be suitable for candidates with a background in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, physiological psychology or similar fields of study. Fellows will conduct studies and analyze data that will create the foundation for future treatments, and will develop innovative tools and measures for novel approaches to healthcare.
The Fellowship can begin any time, and a 2-year commitment is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For consideration, please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vita to Peter Bayley, PhD
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Information
Contact Website: http://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/training-opportunities/ca/index.asp
Contact Name: Peter Bayley
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral fellowship in decision making / computational psychiatry
Kayser & Hsu labs
Neurology
UC San Francisco & UC Berkeley
The Kayser Lab at UCSF is searching for a candidate interested in understanding the cognitive, computational, and neural mechanisms underlying value-based decision making using a neuroeconomic framework. This project, in conjunction with Prof. Ming Hsu at UC Berkeley, will combine and extend behavioral, computational, and functional imaging approaches in order to develop a quantitative neural understanding of economic exchanges.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in psychology, neuroscience, bioengineering, or a related field, or an M.D. degree with appropriate training. Established analytical skills and a record of previous research are strongly preferred, and previous experience with fMRI is welcomed. Facility with Matlab, Python, or another programming language is required.
Both control and patient populations will be evaluated. The initial appointment will be for two years, during which time the successful candidate will have access to a friendly and collaborative environment as well as to extensive facilities at U.C. San Francisco and U.C. Berkeley. The starting date is summer/fall 2019, but potentially flexible for the right candidate. Responsibilities will primarily involve designing, conducting and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging studies.
Please send applications (a CV, short statement of research experience and interests, and the names of 3 references) by email to Andrew.Kayser (at) ucsf.edu . Informal inquiries are also welcome. Applications considered as received.
Contact Information
Contact Website: https://kayserlab.ucsf.edu/
Contact Name: Andrew Kayser
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Research Associate in EEG/tACS Studies of Episodic Memory
Nyhus Lab
Department of Psychology and Program in Neuroscience
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Nyhus lab in the Department of Psychology and Program in Neuroscience. Our lab conducts research on the neural basis of executive function and episodic memory. For additional information on research in the lab, visit https://www.bowdoin.edu/profiles/faculty/enyhus/index.html.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research for a two-year NIMH funded project on the role of theta oscillations in episodic memory. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will assist with designing EEG/tACS experiments, implementation, analysis, presentation, and publication of the research.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline or must show evidence that a Ph.D. will be completed before the start of the position. Applicants are welcome from scientists with interests related to the study of executive function and/or episodic memory. Experience with behavioral, EEG, tACS, or other cognitive neuroscience methodologies is also a requirement for this position. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to research with undergraduate students.
Contact Information
Contact Website: https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/5767
Contact Name: Erika Nyhus
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellowship in fMRI Studies of Concept Representations
Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging
Department of Psychology
Carnegie Mellon University
The Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging at Carnegie Mellon has a postdoctoral position available starting in spring 2019, typically lasting 2 years, working with Dr. Marcel Just. The research focuses on fMRI studies of concept representations, with one focus on representations of scientific concepts, and another on differences between neurotypical and psychiatric populations.
Qualifications for the position:
* A Ph.D. in a branch of cognitive neuroscience.
* Experience in brain imaging as well as expertise in the computational methods related to this area of research.
* Facility with Linux, Matlab, MVPA, and machine learning would be useful.
The position offers training and research opportunities working with a multidisciplinary Center team with excellent technical support and research staff.
Applicants should send a CV, statement of research skills and interests, preprints, and three letters of reference to:
Paulette Williams
Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging
Department of Psychology
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Email: [email protected]
Contact Information
Contact Website: http://www.ccbi.cmu.edu
Contact Name: Paulette Williams
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital
Neurodynamics and Neural Decoding Group (Gow Lab)
Neurology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Qualified individuals are invited to apply for a postdoctoral fellow position bridging cognitive neuroscience, phonology, and language processing. This position is supported by an NIDCD R01 awarded to Dr. David Gow (Massachusetts General Hospital) and Dr. Seppo Ahlfors (Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging). The postdoctoral scholar will be stationed in Cambridge near the MIT campus, and will image at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging in Charlestown, MA. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral candidate with a neuroscience experience (in particular MEG) and strong coding skills who will play a key role in a project that uses neural decoding and effective connectivity analyses developed in our lab to study phonological constraints on spoken language perception. These analyses are performed on MR-constrained sourcespace reconstructions of simultaneous MEG/EEG data collected during spoken language perception tasks. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Linguistics, or a related field, or have completed all of the requirements for a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Experience with sourcespace analyses of electrophysiological data is strongly preferred. The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to design and coordinate experiments using our methods, present data at national and international conferences, and write manuscripts. Extensive mentorship is available for these activities to help prepare for an independent research career. The postdoctoral scholar will have opportunities to interact with vibrant research communities at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, and MIT. The initial appointment will be for one year, with potential extensions for 1-2 additional years. One need not be a U.S. citizen to apply. Salary and benefits are based on NIH guidelines, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates must submit a current CV, a cover letter with a statement of research experience and interests, 2-3 recent publications, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To submit an application or request more information about this position, please contact Dr. David Gow at [email protected] or 617-726-6143.
Contact Information
Contact Name: David Gow
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoc in semantics/language
Desai Lab
Department of Psychology
University of South Carolina
Postdoctoral Fellow: Cognitive Neuroscience of Semantics. 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 of concepts using fMRI, TMS, patient studies, lesion-symptom mapping, and computational modeling. Excellent facilities for fMRI, TMS, tDCS, and eye tracking are available. The Fellow will have an exciting opportunity to pursue collaborative and self-directed projects at the Institute for Mind and Brain (http://mindandbrain.sc.edu/).
Candidates with a PhD in any of the cognitive sciences (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science) are welcome to apply. A research background in cognitive neuroscience/cognitive science, relevant to semantics or language, is required. Expertise with fMRI and MVPA is highly desirable. Experience in one or more of TMS, tDCS, lesion-symptom mapping, behavioral testing or imaging of patient populations, connectionist modeling, or machine learning is also a positive, along with skills in relevant software packages and programming/scripting. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applications should include a CV, brief statement of research interests, relevant publications, and names of three referees (who will be asked for a reference letter if necessary; actual letters are not required initially). Starting date around May 2019 is desirable, but is somewhat flexible. Applications should be sent to [email protected] and 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 Information
Contact Name: Rutvik Desai
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoc: Multi-Modal Approaches to Cognitive Network Neuroscience
CONNECTlab at Beckman Institute
Psychology
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
The Control & Network Connectivity Team (CONNECTlab, PI: Sepideh Sadaghiani) at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is seeking a postdoctoral scientist with extensive neuroimaging or EEG experience to work on NIH-funded projects.
The CONNECTlab focuses on the role of large-scale neural communication and intrinsic brain activity in cognitive control and behavior. The majority of the brain's activity is not directly evoked by external events but is instead maintained intrinsically. Yet, the behavioral role of intrinsic brain activity/connectivity and their responsiveness to cognitive context are not well understood. To close this knowledge gap beyond the capabilities of individual data modalities, we use EEG, intracranial EEG, fMRI and concurrent EEG-fMRI. We apply whole-brain connectivity and network neuroscience approaches in healthy participants as well as psychiatric and neurological populations (major depression, brain lesions, neuro-Zika). We bring together many different talents in the lab, are supportive of each other, and love what we do. The Beckman Institute housing our lab offers a multi-disciplinary collaborative research environment and includes the Biomedical Imaging Center with two Siemens PRISMA MRI scanners and cutting-edge multi-modal neuroimaging capabilities.
For further information please see https://connectlab.beckman.illinois.edu/files/2019/03/Postdoc_ad_Beckman.pdf
Contact Information
Contact Website: https://connectlab.beckman.illinois.edu
Contact Name: Sepideh Sadaghiani
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Position in Language Neuroscience
Language Neuroscience Lab
Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
A postdoctoral position is available in the Language Neuroscience Laboratory (PI: Stephen M. Wilson, Ph.D.) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
The successful applicant will play a key role on NIH-funded research projects investigating the functional reorganization of language processing in individuals with post-stroke aphasia.
A Ph.D. is required in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting neuroimaging studies related to speech or language. A record of research productivity is highly desirable. Programming skills are also desirable.
Research in the Language Neuroscience Laboratory is focused on investigating the neural basis of language function, understanding how language breaks down in patients with different kinds of aphasia, and identifying patterns of neuroplasticity that can support recovery over time. Our approach combines multimodal neuroimaging with quantitative assessments of language function. Our work is supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
Vanderbilt University provides an excellent environment for our research program. The Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (director: John Gore, Ph.D.) is a state-of-the-art facility with two 3T scanners and one 7T scanner, and there are numerous investigators at Vanderbilt carrying out innovative cognitive neuroscience research. The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences offers top-ranked graduate education in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and provides clinical care to thousands of individuals with communication disorders. We work closely with colleagues at the Vanderbilt Stroke Center (director: Howard Kirshner, M.D.), which sees over a thousand patients each year, and the Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute (director: Michael de Riesthal, CCC-SLP, Ph.D.). The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with an outstanding group of scientists and clinicians, and to build an independent research program.
Nashville is often rated one of the best places to live and work in the USA, thanks to its vibrant economy, reasonable cost of living, educational opportunities, friendliness, diversity, and renowned live music scene.
Salary will be commensurate with experience, and will be consistent with NIH NRSA stipends. The start date is flexible, and the position is open until filled.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, a CV, up to three representative publications, and contact information for two references, to Stephen M. Wilson <stephen.m.wilson at vanderbilt.edu>
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Postdoctoral position
Neuroimaging & Machine Learning
Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences
California Institute of Technology
Applicants with i) a strong background in functional MRI analyses (experience with functional connectivity analyses is preferred); ii) a solid foundation in machine learning techniques; iii) strong programming skills (preferably Python); are called to participate in an NSF-funded project on the fMRI correlates of individual differences in cognitive ability and personality. The position will involve analysis of large-sample databases, including behavioral data and fMRI data, to predict and possibly revise the constructs of personality and cognitive ability. The overarching aim is to develop a neuroscience-informed psychology that tracks the causal relations between the brain and behavior.
Appointment is contingent upon completion of a PhD and relevant research experience that includes the tools and topics listed above. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is available immediately and will run for a period of up to five years. Interested candidates should send a CV, 1-page statement of research interests, up to two published papers, and names and emails of two potential references to:
Ralph Adolphs [
[email protected]] and/or Julien Dubois [[email protected]] or Search Chair, Postdoc in Neuroimaging & Machine Learning, Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Caltech 228-77, Pasadena, CA 91125.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Postdoctoral Position
Post-doctoral Fellowship Position in Neuroimaging
Neuroimaging Research Vermont (NERVE), ENIGMA Addiction
Department of Pyschiatry
University of Vermont
Currently accepting applications for 2 post-doctoral associates to work on a recently funded ENIGMA-Addiction project (R01DA047119).
The ENIGMA consortium (http://enigma.ini.usc.edu/) was established to investigate brain structure, function, and disease by combining genomic and neuroimaging datasets from multiple sites. Its goal is to maximize statistical power and the yield from existing datasets through very large data pooling efforts. ENIGMA-Addiction aims to identify robust brain markers of dependence for genetic association analyses, and to examine genetic and brain markers for the transition between stages of substance use across the lifespan.
Selected candidates will be based in the University of Vermont Department of Psychiatry and will have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with faculty across a broad range of departments, within several different colleges at UVM. These include Cellular, Molecular, and Biomedical Sciences, Experimental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, as well as the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, and Computer Science. The postdoctoral associates will have the opportunity to participate in activities of the Vermont Complex Systems Center, and will have supercomputing capability through the Vermont Advanced Computing Core. They will join a vibrant lab that is a member of the ABCD consortium and hosts a T32 trainee grant on the application of machine learning methods to large neuroimaging-genetics datasets.
Contact Information
Contact Website: http://www.enigmaaddiction.com
Contact Name: Drs. Hugh Garavan & Scott Mackey
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Research Assistant Positions
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Research Assistant Position
Research Coordinator in Cognitive Neuroscience
The Preston Memory Lab
Center for Learning and Memory
The University of Texas at Austin
The Preston Lab is recruiting a full time Developmental Project Coordinator with a start date in summer 2019. The lab uses behavioral and brain imaging techniques to explore how children and adults form new memories, remember past events, and how their memory for the past influences what they learn in the present. We are particularly interested in how the ability to effectively remember and reason about experience develops from the time we are children, and how this development relates to brain maturation.
You will play a major role in experiment development and implementation and receive training in advanced neuroimaging methods. The primary responsibilities will be the management of behavioral and neuroimaging studies of memory in children aged 5-17 years, and adults. Daily responsibilities include:
- Recruitment and scheduling of child, adolescent, and adult participants
- Behavioral and brain imaging data collection
- Data processing and statistical analyses
- Training of undergraduate students
- General administration of lab finances and IRB protocols
Required qualifications:
- BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science or a related field.
- Previous research experience, preferably with behavioral and/or fMRI techniques.
- Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills to work with families at the Children's Research Center at UT Austin.
- Ability to work independently, but also working collaboratively with PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
- Flexibility in evening and weekend availability for data collection and outreach events.
Preferred qualifications:
- At least 1-year experience working in a research lab with children and/or adolescents.
- Programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python) or the ability/willingness to acquire these skills.
For more information about the lab: http://clm.utexas.edu/preston/
To apply, email a CV/resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to Dr. Alison Preston at [email protected].
Contact Information
Contact Website: http://clm.utexas.edu/preston/
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Research Assistant Position
Research Technician: Affect Regulation and Beta Amyloid: Maturational Factors in Aging and Age-Related Pathology
Interdisciplinary Affective Science Lab and Dickerson Neuroimaging Lab
Northeastern University and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Background:
We are seeking one full time Research Technician for an NIH-funded project
studying imaging biomarkers of affect, cognition, and motivation that act to protect memory in normal aging and in those who are at risk for Alzheimer's Disease. This research is in conjunction with the Dickerson Neuroimaging Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and the Lifespan Emotional Development Lab at Northeastern University.
This project employs simultaneous MRI and PET scanning in conjunction with affective and motivational tasks, various experimental and neuropsychological measures of memory and cognitive function, and continuous psychophysiological measurements, all to investigate the structural, functional, and molecular circuit dynamics in cognitively normal older adults with or without brain imaging markers of Alzheimer's disease. There will be opportunities to study how affective and motivational factors influence memory and health using both basic and pathophysiological systems neuroscience approaches.
The research will take place at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, located in the incredible scientific and translational environment of the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Charlestown Navy Yard campus, as well as at Northeastern University.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Research Technician will assist with all aspects of research, with particular emphasis on the following:
1. Acquisition of behavioral, psychophysiological, and brain imaging (MRI/PET) data.
2. Implementation and management of data processing pipelines.
3. Conducting analyses on structural (volumetrics, DTI) and functional (resting-state
functional connectivity, task-related activity) MRI data as well as PET data (amyloid,
tau).
4. Prepare research reports for publication and dissemination at scientific conferences.
In addition, the Research Technician will also assist with day-to-day operations of the study,
including running participants through the experimental protocols.
Qualifications:
1. Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, shell scripting, R) and comfort with diverse computing environments.
2. B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Math, Neuroscience, or Mathematical Psychology, or in a related field.
Prior experience in working with human brain imaging data using common software packages (e.g., FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM, AFNI) is a significant plus but not required.
Additional Information:
This appointment is funded by an award from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health. Applications including a cover letter, a CV, and names of three references must be sent to the study coordinator, Clare Shaffer ([email protected]). In addition, we will request that these materials be uploaded to the Northeastern University hiring portal once the link is operational.
Expected start date: Spring/Summer 2019
Contact Information
Contact Name: Clare Shaffer
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Research Assistant Position
2-year Research Associate Position in the Jha Lab, University of Miami
Jha Lab
Department of Psychology
University of Miami
Contemplative Neuroscience Research
Are you interested in graduate school in cognitive or affective neuroscience and eager to get more in-depth research experience for 2-years before applying? Are you interested in mindfulness training and contemplative neuroscience? Do you have stellar interpersonal and problem-solving skills, enjoy working in a team environment, and thrive engaging in detail-oriented tasks including data analysis and logistical coordination of research studies? If you answered YES to these questions, you would be a great candidate for the position below. While prior ERP experience is preferred, it is not a must.
https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCareerStaff/job/Coral-Gables-FL/A-S-PSY-Research-Associate-1-STA--Jha-9_R100030003-1.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or related discipline required.
* One year of cumulative EEG experience preferred.
* Experience with EEG systems, ERP data analysis, and research in the cognitive neurosciences of attention and emotion regulation preferred.
Contact Information
Contact Website: http://www.amishi.com/lab/
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Research Assistant Position
Research Assistant in Multimodal Brain Imaging
Neurochemistry and Cognition Laboratory
Department of Psychology
Brandeis University
The Neurochemistry and Cognition Laboratory (PI: Dr. Anne Berry) is looking for a research assistant to work on human brain imaging studies investigating relationships between dopamine function, brain network activity, and high-level cognition in young and older adults. The lab launches this year, so the research assistant will have a unique opportunity to be involved in foundational work for our research program. This position offers opportunities to train in neuroimaging methods including PET, fMRI and EEG. We are looking for a highly motivated, organized and enthusiastic team member to advance this exciting research. This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing a career in research.
Expected commitment for this position is 2 years, but may be extended. The position will begin in mid-July 2019, though the start date is flexible.
Submit cover letter and resume as a single document at
http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs/external.html. Job ID: 528252.
Contact Information
Contact Website: http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs/external.html
Contact Name: Anne S. Berry
Contact Email: [email protected]
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Graduate Student Positions
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Graduate Student Position
Multiple PhD Positions Open at Texas Tech
Cognitive and Cognitive Neuroscience Area
Department of Psychological Sciences
Texas Tech University
The CCN area at Texas Tech University recently received several additional funded PhD positions for students enrolling in Fall 2019. Applications for these positions will be accepted until filled. Contact a potential mentor before applying to ensure availability.
Potential mentors:
Tyler Davis' ([email protected]) lab uses computational modeling and functional neuroimaging to understand how people learn and use categories.
Philip Marshall's ([email protected]) lab seeks applicants interested in human animal interaction, particularly with respect to companion animals and dogs.
Yiyuan Tang's ([email protected]) lab focuses on the neural, cognitive and affective impacts of mental training (mindfulness, neurofeedback) and self-control processes in healthy and patient populations.
Roman Taraban's ([email protected]) lab seeks applicants interested in language learning, category induction, connectionist modeling, and text analysis.
TTU has a research dedicated 3T Siemen's Skyra as well as several EEG, TMS/tDCS, psychophysiology, and eye-tracking labs.
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Cognitive Neuroscience Society 27th Annual Meeting Boston
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