Postdoctoral Position
RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION at the BCBL
BCBL, Basque Center on Cognition, Brain & Language
The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers research fellow positions in seven main broad areas of research:
- Language development across the life span
- Speech perception, productions and disorders
- Reading and dyslexia
- Multilingualism
- Neurodegeneration, brain damage and rehabilitation
- Language and other cognitive systems
- Advanced methods in cognitive neuroscience
The Center promotes a rich research environment without substantial 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).
We are looking for cognitive neuroscientists or experimental psychologists with a background in psycholinguistics and/or neighboring cognitive neuroscience areas, computational modelers, and physicists and/or engineers with fMRI/MEG expertise.
These five year Fellowships are directed to promising young researchers; they are intended to offer a track towards a PI role and independent research. The selected Fellows should be able to acquire the necessary skills for a research leader role. Ikerbasque is committed to offer a long-term career to the research community: Fellows in their 5th year can be assessed for a permanent position.
The applicants must have their PhD completed between 1/1/2010 and 31/12/2018.
Applications from women are especially welcomed. The eligibility period will be extended under special circumstances such as maternity.
Support letter from the host group is mandatory.
To submit your application please follow this link: https://calls.ikerbasque.net/
Deadline: 10th March 2021
For further information about the fellowships, please contact the Director of BCBL, Manuel Carreiras (info@bcbl.eu)
Contact Website
https://www.bcbl.eu/en/join-us/job-offers/research-fellow-po
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Postdoctoral Position
Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging
Center for Vital Longevity | Behavioral and Brain Sciences
The University of Texas at Dallas
Dr. Kristen Kennedy (KNAC lab); Dr. Karen Rodrigue (Healthy Aging Lab)
Center for Vital Longevity | School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
The University of Texas at Dallas
Applications are invited for one or two postdoctoral fellows to work as part of Dr. Kristen Kennedy and Dr. Karen Rodrigue's research team at The University of Texas at Dallas in the Brain and Behavioral Science's Center for Vital Longevity. The postdoc will contribute to collaborative research projects that explore the association between normal aging of the brain and cognition and individual differences therein. Cognitive areas studied span those especially relevant for aging: cognitive control/executive function, fluid and crystallized intelligence, episodic memory. Research utilizes functional MRI, structural imaging (cortical thinning, DTI), vascular imaging (ASL, SWI) and PET imaging of beta-amyloid in a lifespan sample of adults (20-94 years old). The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to participate in analyzing neuroimaging data for presentation and publication within the scope of this sample and data collected.
The Center for Vital Longevity is located blocks away from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and the UTD Imaging Center where our collaborative MRI equipment is housed. Research resources include multiple 3T MRI scanners including three Siemens Prismas (32- and 64-channel head coils), as well as a 7T Philips human scanner. The postdoc will have the opportunity to interact with a large network of collaborators, both at UT Dallas as well as at UTSW. The lab is located in the heart of Dallas, a fun, dynamic, and affordable city.
Candidates must hold a PhD (or equivalent) by start date in psychology or neuroscience; an emphasis on cognitive neuroscience of aging is desirable. Previous familiarity with neuroimaging data analysis and/or collection is highly preferred (especially with advanced fMRI data analysis, experience with longitudinal data analysis as well as programming familiarity). Strong writing skills are expected. Salary and benefits package for the position(s) is (are) competitive and based on experience.
To apply, submit your application (http://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/15339) and upload: (1) a CV that includes a detailed description of previous neuroimaging and/or programming experience; (2) a brief statement regarding specific interests and fit with the project, (3) names of two referees who would be willing to write letters of recommendation. Please send inquiries to either/both: Dr. Kennedy (Kristen.kennedy1@utdallas.edu ); Dr. Rodrigue (krodrigue@utdallas.edu ).
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PhD or MD track)
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC)
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 part of the VA Palo Alto War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) and is affiliated with Stanford University. If the applicant meets requirements, an opportunity for postdoctoral status in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University exists. 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 have access to data from multiple clinical trials exploring integrative therapies such as yoga and meditation to treat a range neurological and psychiatric conditions. The Fellow will also serve in the capacity of a study therapist in a multi-site randomized clinical trial, implementing individual psychotherapy with a population of Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. The Fellow will work as part of the research team, receiving training, supervision, and applying treatment in accordance with evidence-based practices. The Fellowship provides an opportunity for hands-on training in clinical trial best practices, with the aim of transitioning to become an independent researcher who can design, initiate, and lead innovative studies into integrative health.
Qualifications: PhD in clinical or counseling psychology, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, physiological psychology or similar fields of study.
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 at pbayley@stanford.edu
WRIISC Website: http://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/training-opportunities/ca/index.asp
Lab Website http://med.stanford.edu/bayley-lab.html
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Palo Alto WRIISC Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
in Advanced Neuroimaging
The Office of Academic Affiliations, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is now accepting applications for a two-year (with an optional third year extension) Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program at the War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) at VA Palo Alto in advanced neuroimaging with an emphasis in at least one of the following research areas: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep, and pain. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The Fellowship site is part of the VA Palo Alto War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) and is affiliated with Stanford University. If the applicant meets requirements, an opportunity for postdoctoral status in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University exists. The Fellowship can commence immediately. The Palo Alto WRIISC specializes in integrating anatomical/functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to improve the diagnostic/prognostic value of neuroimaging in the clinical setting. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to (a) receive training in Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) and (b) relate neuroimaging findings to clinical cases in consensus conferences with our team of neurologists, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists & psychologists. We are interested in the relationship between neurological/psychological trauma and a variety of outcomes including sleep and pain. Some of our investigators are also part of the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) and there are additional opportunities to explore projects in psychiatry/psychology and dementia with WRIISC and Stanford faculty. In collaboration with their mentors, fellows will develop and conduct a research project, publish and present findings, participate in grant writing, and utilize the latest technologies for research (5 MRI scanners including a brand-new PET-MR unit).
Applicants must be US citizens. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, computer science, psychology, or a related discipline. Prior experience in neuroimaging is essential. Experience with Linux, MATLAB, SPM12, FreeSurfer v6 & 7 & FSL v5 & 6, resting-state analysis toolboxes (e.g. CONN) is highly desirable and programming skills would be a big plus.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For consideration, please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the fellowship director Ansgar Furst, PhD at ansgar.furst@va.gov
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Position in Education & Cognitive Neuroscience
child development, language, reading, fNIRS
Applied Psychology and Human Development
University of Toronto
Postdoctoral Position in Education and Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
Postdoctoral position in behavioral and neuroimaging research of language, literacy, and cognitive development.
Brain Organization for Language and Literacy Development (BOLD) Lab
Applied Psychology and Human Development
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
University of Toronto
Area of Research: The BOLD Lab at the University of Toronto has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to research on child development. We have several ongoing projects using a combination of behavioral and neuroimaging methods to study how children develop and learn in high-risk environments. Specifically, we are looking for an individual who can contribute to two projects: (1) a tech-based literacy intervention program including a neuroimaging study of brain development and reading outcomes, and (2), large-scale RCT aimed at supporting children's developmental and academic outcomes by reducing poverty and improving quality of education, both in Ivory Coast. Both projects involve collaboration with Dr. Amy Ogan at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University and Dr. Sharon Wolf at the School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania.
Description of duties: Responsibilities will include the development, collection, and analysis of behavioral and neuroimaging data about language and cognitive development and learning outcomes in the context of educational interventions in school-aged children growing up in rural Ivory Coast. The position is based at the University of Toronto, and the postdoc will have opportunities to go to Ivory Coast over the duration of the position.
Required qualifications: Successful applicants will have a background in several of the following areas: child development, language and literacy acquisition, impact evaluation, recording and analysis of fNIRS or fMRI data, design and analysis of complex behavioral experiments/tasks, longitudinal data analysis, global development (ideally in sub-Saharan Africa). High degree of fluency using R and/or Matlab is required. A Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education, Linguistics, or Neuroscience is preferred. The ideal candidate will be familiar with working in international contexts (preferably sub-Saharan Africa) and proficient in French.
Application Instructions: Interested candidates should send via email their CV, two representative papers, the names of three references, and a cover letter to Dr. Kaja Jasinska (kaja.jasinska@utoronto.ca).
Contact Information
PI Website: www.haskins.yale.edu/staff/jasinska/
Lab Website: www.oise.utoronto.ca/boldlab/
Contact Name: Kaja Jasinska
Contact Email: kaja.jasinska@utoronto.ca
Position start date: May 1, 2021 (flexible). Applications will be accepted until filled.
Term: The position is for one year, with the option to renew for 1-2 years, given satisfactory performance and available funding.
FTE: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a full-time postdoctoral fellow (pro-rated for those holding a partial appointment) recognizing that the needs of the employee's research and training and the needs of the supervisor's research program may require flexibility in the performance of the employee's duties and hours of work.
Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Contact Website
https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/boldlab/
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Researcher in Visual Perspective in Memory
Memory
Psychology
University of Alberta
The Memory for Events (ME) Lab at the University of Alberta is hiring a full-time postdoctoral researcher to lead behavioral and fMRI research on visual perspective in memories for events. The research will employ immersive/augmented virtual reality (i.e., using Oculus Rift & Nordic Neurolab for fMRI headsets) to present 3D-360-degree videos of real-world events to study the formation and retrieval of memories from multiple visual perspectives.
The ME Lab is funded by an NSERC Discovery Grant and our newly renovated lab space in the Department of Psychology includes 6 behavioral testing rooms, 2 virtual reality suites, and 1 fMRI analysis room. Neuroimaging is conducted at the nearby Peter S. Allen MR Research Centre using a research dedicated 3T Prisma Siemens scanner. Our website: http://sites.psych.ualberta.ca/MElab/
Requirements:
* PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field
* Experience using immersive virtual (Unity3D, Oculus Rift, 360-degree video technologies, etc.) and/or knowledge of advanced fMRI design and analysis (e.g., representational similarity analyses)
* A strong quantitative background (e.g. advanced skills in statistical analyses such as R, and programming experience in Python/Matlab).
* Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with a team and independently are highly desired.
Expected start date is summer 2021, but is flexible. The initial position is one-year and renewal for up to two additional years.
To Apply: Forward your statement of research interests, CV, and contact information for three references by email to: Dr. Peggy L. St. Jacques, pstjacqu@ualberta.ca
We will begin considering applications on March 1, 2021. Position will remain open until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
Contact Website
https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A108044649/
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Neuroscience, Research, Mental Health, Counseling
Center for Healthy Minds
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Seeking a postdoctoral research scholar with prior research and mental health training to work on a mobile health and depression study. The position will start in late Spring or Summer 2021 at the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Simon B. Goldberg, Heather C. Abercrombie and Richard J. Davidson are recruiting a motivated and creative postdoctoral scholar for a project evaluating a mobile health intervention for depression. The intervention is based in contemplative practices and designed to improve well-being and reduce depression. The study will evaluate intervention-related behavioral changes. In addition, affective computing methods will be used in the development of novel "passive" measures of the plasticity of well-being that can be derived from natural speech. Drs. Goldberg and Abercrombie are licensed psychologists and will provide clinical supervision for mental health assessments within the study.
Please see the full job posting at https://centerhealthyminds.org/assets/files-uploads/CHM-Recruitment-Postdoc-Depression-Study.pdf
Contact Website
https://centerhealthyminds.org/
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Neurobiology of Language
School of Psychology and Counselling
Queensland University of Technology
The Language, Cognition and Brain Sciences (LCBS) laboratory at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on an Australian Research Council funded project investigating how the brain produces speech using intracranial EEG recordings, invasive (direct electrical stimulation; DES) and non-invasive (transcranial magnetic stimulation; TMS) neuromodulation technology and functional neuroimaging.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will conduct research in the School of Psychology and Counselling, Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF) and at the Mater Hospital, Brisbane, in collaboration with national and international researchers (USA and Netherlands).
This appointment will be offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis for three (3) years.
Interested applicants may apply via QUT Jobs online before April 5th 2021, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
For further information about the position, please contact Professor Greig de Zubicaray.
QUT welcomes applications from international candidates. QUT may meet some travel and relocation expenses involved in the interview and employment commencing process.
Contact Website
https://tinyurl.com/uf9rwu4v
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Postdoctoral Position
Post-doctoral Associate Position in Neuroimaging
Neuroimaging genetics
Psychiatry
University of Vermont
Drs. Hugh Garavan and Scott Mackey are seeking a postdoctoral associate who will join a consortium of leading addiction researchers to work on an exceptionally large neuroimaging-genetics project. ENIGMA-Addiction performs secondary analyses on datasets contributed by labs from over the world. The uniquely large sample sizes with multi-modal neuroimaging data enable numerous in-depth investigations of the neurobiology of drug dependence. The successful applicant will join a vibrant lab with considerable experience working with large datasets. We host a T32 trainee grant that focuses on applying machine learning analytic techniques to large neuroimaging-genetic datasets, and we are a member of the ABCD and IMAGEN consortia. The successful applicant will be able to conduct novel and robust analyses encompassing genetics, neuroimaging and behavioral measures focused on understanding the neurobiology of drug use and dependence.
Candidates must have completed doctoral training in psychology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, or a related discipline. Experience with neuroimaging genetics research desired. Programming experience (MATLAB, Python, R, etc.) will be highly valuable but is not a prerequisite. The candidate will be responsible for neuroimaging and/or genetic data analyses on projects designed by the candidate themselves. Duration of appointment is 1 year. Stipends will be approx. $53,760, depending on previous post-doctoral experience.
Contact Website
http://www.enigmaaddiction.com
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoc in cognitive neuroscience of memory
fMRI of memory representations and networks
Department of Psychology
Humboldt University - Berlin
Post-doctoral research fellow with expected full-time employment – E 13 TV-L (third-party funding, short term for 3 years; with the possibility of extension)
We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral fellow to work in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory (CNM) laboratory of Prof. Dr. Roberto Cabeza at the Department of Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany. Research in the lab (in Berlin Mitte) focuses on investigating the neural mechanisms of memory using fMRI. The postdoc will work in a project examining memory representations (e. g., representational similarity analyses—RSA) and networks (e. g., graph theory analyses) in young and older adults.
Job description:
• Pilot and run fMRI experiments, and analyze their results
• Develop and apply new analytic approaches to the data
• Disseminate findings via scientific publications and scientific presentations
• Supervise PhD students, as well as of Bachelor and Master students
• preparation for further academic qualification (habilitation)
Requirements:
• A PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or related field
• Good knowledge and skills in fMRI analyses, including representational and network analyses
• Strong statistical and programming skills (e. g. SPM, Matlab, Python, R)
• Strong publication record and enthusiasm for communicating scientific advances
• Fluent in English (written and spoken; German is not required)
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a scientific team
• High self-motivation and organizational skills
We are particularly excited about candidates with a strong background in fMRI methods who are eager to analyze data and love writing manuscripts.
Please send your application (CV, motivation letter, list of publications, relevant certificates and contact details of three academic referees) as a pdf document, quoting the reference number DR/010/21 in the course of 6 weeks to cabeza@duke.edu or to the Humboldt University of Berlin, Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Psychology, Prof. Dr. Roberto Cabeza (office: Luisenstr. 50), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin.
HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration background are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.
Contact Website
https://tinyurl.com/xa35cmf5
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Postdoctoral Position
Post Doctoral Fellow in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience
Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
This is a 2-year postdoctoral position, starting in Summer or Fall 2021, to examine the relationship between misophonia sensitivity and high-level auditory processing of music and language in children and adults. The project uses both behavioral measures (surveys and perceptual tests) and electrophysiological measures (electroencephalography and facial electromyography). This position requires a Ph.D. from a regionally accredited college or university in a related discipline (Psychology, Neuroscience, etc.) and 3-5 years' experience in the related discipline. Preferred skills 1-3 years' experience with supervising, mentoring and management of other. Excellent experimental and computer programming skills, a promising track record of publications in Psychology, Developmental Science, Speech and Hearing, Neuroscience, or another field related to the project. Specific experience with EEG, child testing, and/or advanced data analysis techniques is desirable but not required. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.
Apply here: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNLV-External/job/UNLV1-Maryland-Campus/Psychology--Post-Doctoral-Scholar--College-of-Liberal-Arts--R0123654-_R0123654
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Postdoctoral Position
Neuroscience of learning and decision making
Center for Mind and Brain
UC Davis
I am looking for a postdoc to come and join my Learning and Decision Making (LDM) Lab for two years (possibly more) at the Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) at the University of California, Davis. The CMB is a leading, interdisciplinary research center dedicated to understanding the human mind and its links to the brain, located in sunny Davis, California.
The postdoc will join the LDM Lab (PI: Dr. Erie Boorman) and lead research that combines computational modeling of the processes underlying learning and choice with fMRI and behavioral measures in humans. There is also the possibility of utilizing other methods, including intracranial electrophysiology and EEG, also in humans. The position will focus on investigating the computational and neural mechanisms that underpin learning, inference, and decision making. You can find out more about our research here: ldm.ucdavis.edu. See job description below:
Postdoctoral scientist in the neuroscience of learning and decision making
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of publication and relevant research experience in some of the tools and topics listed above. I am looking for someone who is productive, numerate, and interested in the neural basis of learning, cognitive maps, and flexible decision making (or related psychological constructs). The candidate should be proficient in Matlab, Python, and/or R and have experience with fMRI analyses. Experience with intracranial recording and/or M/EEG data analysis approaches is not necessary but would be a plus. Experience with FSL or SPM (or similar) is desirable.
Appointment is contingent upon completion of a PhD (although this can be forthcoming). Salary is commensurate with experience. This postdoc appointment will run for a period of two years to begin with, with the possibility of extending it to three years, depending on funding and the fit with the lab. The candidate would ideally start as soon as possible (with some flexibility). Applications are accepted beginning February 22, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a C.V., email outlining research interests, and 2-3 references to me at: edboorman@ucdavis.edu.
Contact Website
http://ldm.ucdavis.edu
