Cognitive Neuroscience Society Newsletter
July 2021
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Conference/Symposium/Event

Martinos Center Brain Imaging Workshops, Autumn, 2021

Functional, Structural, Chemical MRI Imaging and Analysis

Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

Massachusetts General Hospital

The Martinos Center is expanding its research training workshops. The well-established programs on Functional MRI; Structural and Functional Connectivity Analysis; and the CONN Toolbox are being continued. Several new programs are being added, including a workshop on MR Spectroscopy; Spinal Cord Imaging; Brain Stimulation Methods; and Diffusion Imaging Data Analysis. These are all multi-day workshops. It is expected that they will be held virtually this autumn (2021). It is also anticipated that, in 2022, there will be a mixture of virtual and in-person versions of these programs.

Some of these workshops (the CONN Toolbox; and Diffusion Imaging Data Analysis) are primarily software training workshops. For those, it is helpful to spread them out over several weeks, to provide time for more extensive and interesting homework assignments. (That would only be done with virtual courses.)

Some of the programs (Spinal Cord Imaging and MR Spectroscopy workshops) include some software training, as part of the workshop. But they are held during one week.

Other programs (fMRI; Connectivity) discuss software tools but do not teach them in detail.

Finally, a few of the workshop include a "first day" or a "precursor day" that will be available for separate registration (either as a part of the full program, or as a standalone day). All of those one-day workshops are designed to be more wide-ranging, both to serve to bring members of the full workshop up to a common level of understanding of the general issues in the area; and as a one-day update on the field.

For more detailed information and registration regarding these, and other educational programs hosted by the Martinos Center, see: https://education.martinos.org/
 
Admission to all programs is on a first-come, first-served basis. All programs require tuition.
 
FACULTY: The core faculty is drawn from the staff of the Athinoula A. Martinos Center (of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and affiliated faculty from Harvard University, McLean Hospital Northeastern University, and other local institutions. Guest lecturers from institutions around the world have also participated.
 
For questions regarding these programs, contact Stacey Ladieu via e-mail: fmrivfp@mgh.harvard.edu

Contact Website 
https://education.martinos.org

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Resting State Brain Connectivity Conference 2021
 
The University of Texas at Dallas
 
We are excited to announce that we will be holding the 7th Biennial Resting State Brain Connectivity Conference as an in-person event this September (September 22-24) in Dallas, TX!

This year's program will highlight an exciting line up of keynote speakers, a lively debate on mitigation of noise in resting-state signals, presentations on new directions the field is taking as well as updates on more established lines of work. This year's talk sessions will be focused on multiparcellation methods, task vs. rest-generated signals, dynamic connectivity, physiologic mechanisms, connectome studies of addition, and the aging connectome.

The conference is the major forum for scientific discourse and interaction on brain connectivity. Its format offers attendees and particularly young academics great opportunities to present and discuss their own work, and to keep up to date with latest developments.
We are now accepting poster presentation submissions and encourage everyone attending to share their research with the community.

The program and extended poster abstract submission and registration deadlines are available here: www.restingstate.com
The conference will be preceded by an educational workshop which will be held September 20-21, providing background and updates on state-of-the-art resting state and brain connectivity methods. For the fourth time we now offer this intensive pre-conference workshop for those aiming to maximize their experience at the main conference.

The meeting will be held at the University of Texas at Dallas Brain Performance Institute, located in Downtown Dallas, Texas. Dallas is the commercial and cultural hub of the southwest and features an exciting nightlife, exceptional regional and international cuisines, and a vast collection of world-class museums and sporting events.

Please visit www.restingstate.com for details about the program, hotel and registration information, and instructions for poster abstract submission. Register early to take advantage of the early-bird discount!
We look forward to welcoming you to Dallas this coming September!

On behalf of the local and international organizing committees,

Bart Rypma, PhD 
Gagan S Wig, PhD 
Michael D Rugg, PhD 
Bharat Biswal, PhD

Contact Website 
http://www.restingstate.com
Postdoctoral Positions
Postdoctoral Position

Seeking Postdoc for NIMH- and NSF-funded Research

Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior

Psychology
 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
 
The Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (PI: Maital Neta) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher (start date negotiable). The postdoc will contribute to NIMH- and NSF-funded research examining individual differences in emotion processing and emotion regulation across the lifespan. 

The successful candidate will have completed a 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 to examine theoretically relevant questions in cognitive psychology and emotion in particular. Candidates with substantial prior experience using advanced MRI methods (e.g., resting state MRI, MVPA, network analyses), psychophysiology and/or with eye tracking are uniquely attractive. Strong technical skills are preferred, including competence in several programming environments, and familiarity with programs such as E-prime, R, Matlab, Python, AFNI, SPM, FSL, and Unix is especially valued but not required and otherwise would be learned on the job. 
 
The lab is housed in the Center for Brain, Biology, & Behavior at UNL (http://cb3.unl.edu/), which has a state-of-the-art Brain Imaging Center and a 3T MRI scanner dedicated for research. Beyond having access to the scanner, the postdoctoral fellow will also have access to with EEG/ERP, fNIRS, tDCS, virtual reality, mobile psychophysiology, eye-tracking (many of which can be measured both in and out of the MRI scanner), as well as several other cutting-edge techniques. 

The position is available immediately, but the start date can be flexible. We will begin reviewing applications immediately, and continue reviewing them on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes health benefits.

To apply, please fill out the application form at https://tinyurl.com/slqmovm. You will need your CV and the contact information for three references. Please also feel free to contact Maital Neta (mneta2@unl.edu) for more information. 

University of Nebraska at Lincoln is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Contact Website 
https://psychology.unl.edu/can-lab/


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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoc opp at Stanford Cognitive & Systems Neuroscience Lab

cognitive, systems and computational neuroscience

Psychiatry

Stanford University
 
The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory (scsnl.stanford.edu) invites applications for post-doctoral positions with expertise in cognitive, systems and computational neuroscience. Candidates must have a PhD and research experience in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, computer science, electrical/biomedical engineering, or related fields. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program that contributes to, and complements, ongoing research studies of human brain function and psychopathology. The candidate will have access to multiple large datasets and state-of-the-art computational resources, including HPCs and GPUs. 

We are especially interested in talented and highly motivated individuals with expertise in at least one of these areas: cognitive neuroscience; computational psychiatry; cognitive modeling of behavioral dynamics; computational and statistical analysis of brain imaging and electrophysiological data, including dynamic brain circuit analysis, statistical modeling and Bayesian inference, machine learning, and deep neural networks. 

Please email your CV and a statement of research interests, explaining how your skills and past experience will advance human neuroscience research, to Prof. Menon at scsnl.stanford+postdoc@gmail.com.

Contact Website 
scsnl.stanford.edu

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Cognitive Neuroscience

Cognitive Neuroscience

Psychology

Drexel University

The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Dr. Chrysikou (www.chrysikoulab.com) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to our NSF-funded project on learning preferences and domain differences in design fixation. The project is a collaborative study involving scholars from various disciplines including psychology, neuroscience, engineering, architecture, and computer science. You will be responsible for the implementation, analysis, and write-up of resting-state and task-based fMRI studies to understand individual differences in learning in design students. You will work closely with your mentor, as well as with a full-time research assistant and other members of the study team. Your postdoctoral training will be tailored to ensure that you are gaining the relevant skills and experiences to launch your independent research career.

Our lab focuses on basic and translational research on the neural bases of cognitive flexibility, higher-order thought, and goal-oriented action. We are part of the Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences Program ( http://drexel.edu/coas/academics/graduate-programs/psychology-applied-cognitive-brain-science/) within the Psychology Department at Drexel University (http://drexel.edu/coas/academics/departments-centers/psychology/ ). We are a highly interdisciplinary group using cognitive neuroscience methods such as functional neuroimaging, neuropsychological studies, and noninvasive brain stimulation to investigate cognitive and affective regulation in health and disease. 

Essential Functions 

Work closely with your mentor, as well as with a full-time research assistant and other members of the study team.
Responsible for the implementation, analysis, and write-up of resting-state and task-based fMRI studies to understand individual differences in learning in design students.
Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

PhD or Doctorate in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, or related field.
Background and experience in functional brain imaging data collection and analyses using specialized software (FSL, AFNI, Freesurfer).
Advanced computer programming skills (Matlab, R, Python).

Location 

University City, Philadelphia

Application Link:
Position #495972
https://careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/495972/postdoctoral-research-fellow-psychology-department

Additional Information 

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of I. For more information regarding Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/ 

Special Instructions to the Applicant 

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. 

Review of applicants will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. 

For inquiries regarding the position, please email Dr. Chrysikou at lilachrysikou@drexel.edu.


Contact Website 
www.chrysikoulab.com

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Postdoctoral Position

Human Sleep Neuroscience

Intramural Research Program
 
National Institutes of Health

The Advanced MRI Section (AMRI) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for its all-night EEG-fMRI sleep study. As part of the NIH Intramural Research Program, AMRI has access to unique imaging and computational resources, including access to 3T and 7T MRI scanners, EEG and MEG systems, and a large (currently 107,000-core) computational cluster. In addition, it has expertise in state-of-the-art MRI techniques and data analysis tools and a dedicated group of researchers including MRI physicists and sleep neuroscientists.

Qualifications:
1) A relevant doctoral degree by the time the appointment begins
2) Strong quantitative data analysis skills in advanced statistics, signal processing, and scientific computer programming
3) Experience in analyzing fMRI data
4) Ability to propose novel fMRI research avenues and/or methods

The start date is flexible. Send CV to Dante Picchioni, PhD (dante.picchioni@nih.gov) and Jeff Duyn, PhD (jeff.duyn@nih.gov). It is encouraged to include contact information for three references.

Contact Website 
https://amri.ninds.nih.gov

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoc position focused on ERP methods development

Luck Lab

Center for Mind & Brain

University of California, Davis

A postdoc position focused on ERP methods development and ERPLAB Toolbox is available in the laboratory of Steve Luck at the UC-Davis Center for Mind & Brain. Both U.S. and international applicants are welcome. Multiple years of funding are possible. Our lab places significant emphasis on postdoctoral training, and we have an excellent track record of placing our postdocs in faculty and industry positions.

Additional details and application instructions can be found at https://lucklab.ucdavis.edu/blog/2021/6/23/postdoc2021.

Contact Website 
https://lucklab.ucdavis.edu/blog/2021/6/23/postdoc2021
Research Assistant Positions
Research Assistant Position

Research Assistant Position in EEG/ERP Lab

Luck Lab

Center for Mind & Brain

University of California, Davis

We are looking for a full-time research assistant to work on EEG, eye tracking, and psychophysical studies. Davis is a great place to live, and this would be a great position for a recent college graduate who is interested in applying to grad school in a year or two.

Additional details and application instructions can be found at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04260.

Contact Website 
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04260
Save the Date!  April 23-26, 2022
San Francisco, California.
CNS 2021 Annual Meeting