Postdoctoral Position
Population neuroscience research question
Vancouver, Canada
Technology
Simon Fraser University
The Computational Health Research Lab (https://computationalgeronneuroscience.iat.sfu.ca/) is offering 2 postdoctoral fellowships in population neuroscience research. The positions are part of an international project between Simon Fraser University (Dr. Sylvain Moreno, https://www.sfu.ca/siat/people/research-faculty/sylvain-moreno.html, Dr. Faranak Farzan (https://www.sfu.ca/mechatronics/people/faculty/faranak_farzan.html) and Harvard Medical School (Dr. Mouhsin Shafi, http://tmslab.org/aboutus-faculty-shafi.php). The project aims at investigating questions related to mental health and brain plasticity such as how environmental and genetics factors can impact brain health and cognitive health.
Applications must be sent as soon as possible to Dr. Sylvain Moreno, sylvainm@sfu.ca
The Computational Health Research Lab is an interdisciplinary research environment focus on using tools and knowledge of genetics, epidemiology, and cognitive neuroscience. This environment includes cutting-edge neuroimaging facilities including neuropsychological testing, Electroencephalography (EEG/ERP), MagnetoEncephaloGraphy (MEG), Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
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The successful applicants will be scheduled to start as soon as possible. The duration of the award fellowship is 2 years, with the option of continuing for a third year. Bursaries are in line with post-doctoral fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research/NIH, and include research and travel expenses. International applicants are welcome to apply for these positions. Successful applicants may be required to travel to Boston (USA) and New York for collaboration purposes. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent degree, and preference will be given to applicants with experience in neuroimaging; candidates with other relevant skills such as computer science or brain health research may apply. Candidates with clinical, psychological or neuroscience backgrounds will also be considered.
Applicants should submit a C.V. and relevant reprints, together with a cover letter describing current research interests and future research goals, and also arrange to have three letters of reference. Letters will be required if the applicant is short-listed. Applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted.
Contact Website
https://computationalgeronneuroscience.iat.sfu.ca/
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoc in human navigation, learning, and memory at UCI
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neurobiology & Behavior
UC Irvine
Dr. Elizabeth Chrastil, PI of the Spatial Neuroscience Laboratory in the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior at the University of California, Irvine, is seeking one or more postdoctoral researchers for the coming year. The Spatial Neuroscience Lab uses dynamic and interdisciplinary research methods to answer questions about how the brain processes information to keep us oriented as we navigate through a complicated world. In addition to navigation, our research is deeply connected to the fields of learning, memory, and decision making, with aging, clinical, and translational applications. Our primary techniques are fully immersive virtual reality and neuroscience brain imaging using multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (structural MRI, fMRI, diffusion imaging, resting state) and electroencephalography (EEG).
Postdoc positions are available in the following specific areas:
1) individual differences in navigational ability, with a focus on learning;
2) function and connectivity of the retrosplenial cortex;
3) cognitive aging, with consideration of navigation as an early clinical marker for dementia;
4) fMRI investigations of cognitive mapping compared to graph-like topologies;
5) distance processing in the hippocampus across spatial, temporal, and social domains.
Requirements for the position include: a Ph.D. in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, or related field. Demonstrable skill in one or more programming languages (e.g. Matlab or Python) and exceptionally strong statistical skills are highly desired. A strong background in MRI data analysis including multivariate methods (multivariate pattern analysis/representational similarity analysis) is highly preferred. The successful applicant would have a strong first-author publication record and a demonstrable interest in navigation, learning, memory, or decision making. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are a must. A desire to mentor and teach graduate and undergraduate students in the lab is also a plus. Beyond qualifications and skills, the successful applicant should be collaborative, resourceful, and productive and must be able to manage multiple research projects with ease and have an eye for common approaches and themes.
Numerous opportunities for exploration and the development of creative data science approaches are available. A very strong statistical background is highly desired. Lab and institutional resources include a new research-dedicated 3T Siemens Prisma scanner, a large ambulatory virtual reality space with wireless tracking, an active Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, and a newly established sleep center. There are abundant opportunities for collaborative work with other researchers across the university. In addition to working on new projects, there are also opportunities to work with existing data across multiple research programs.
In addition to lab funding, candidates may also qualify for support through T32 institutional training grant mechanisms, postdoc NRSA, and collaborative projects. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Salary is based on NIH pay scales and experience. Start date is in the summer of 2021 but is flexible. Initial appointment is for one year at 100% time, with a comprehensive benefits package. Continuation beyond one year will be based on performance and availability of funding.
Qualified candidates should submit:
1) cover letter describing your qualifications,
2) Curriculum Vitae detailing your research experience
3) names and contact information for three references who can provide letters upon request.
Submit applications electronically at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06614
For more information about this position, contact Dr. Elizabeth Chrastil at chrastil@uci.edu. For information on the Spatial Neuroscience Laboratory, go to https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/spatialneuro/
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Contact Website
https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/spatialneuro/
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Postdoctoral Position
Post-doc position in Human Perceptual Neuroscience at NYU
perceptual neuroscience
Neuroscience Institute
New York University School of Medicine
The Perception and Brain Dynamics Laboratory (PI: Biyu J. He, Ph.D.) at New York University is currently recruiting for a post-doctoral fellow to study neural mechanisms of human perception and the interaction between perceptual and cognitive systems. We are looking for a candidate with independent critical thinking, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and good interpersonal skills. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in using advanced neuroimaging data analyses to test theories in perceptual/cognitive neuroscience, and/or candidates with experience in large-scale computational modeling.
Our laboratory is located on the medical campus of New York University in Manhattan, NY, and is affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute, Departments of Neurology, Neuroscience & Physiology, and Radiology. The position is expected to start in fall 2021. We provide competitive salary and benefits that adjust for cost of living in New York City.
To apply, please send a CV, a cover letter, a statement of scientific and career goals, and names and contacts of three referees to Prof. Biyu Jade He (email: biyu.jade.he@gmail.com) with the subject line "post-doctoral application 2021".
Contact Website
http://www.med.nyu.edu/helab/
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Scientists
University of Omaha; University of New Orleans
We are seeking two postdoctoral scientist positions for the Baby's First Years study. BFY is a randomized controlled trial testing the impact of poverty reduction on early childhood development and family life. In 2018, the study began recruiting 1,000 low-income mothers of newborns. Upon enrolling in the study, mothers were randomized to receive either $333/month or $20/month for the first several years of their infants' lives. All mothers were over the age of 18; most were women of color, with the sample comprised of about 40% Black and 40% Latinx mothers; just under half were in coresidential partnerships; and approximately one quarter were first-time mothers. The mothers in the study are free to spend the money however they like, and the study is assessing the impact of this differential poverty reduction on children's cognitive, emotional, and brain development.
We are now seeking two 2-year postdoctoral scientist positions to begin Fall 2021 – one based in Omaha, Nebraska, and the other based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The postdoctoral scientists will work closely with local lab supervisors (Dr. Tim Nelson and Dr. Jen Nelson in Omaha; Dr. Sarah Black in New Orleans), and will have regular remote meetings with PIs (Dr. Kimberly Noble and Dr. Nathan Fox, as well as other study leadership based in NYC).
Responsibilities will include:
- Supervising a team of 2-3 research assistants in collecting data in the university lab setting, as the children in the study reach 3 to 4 years of age
- Overseeing scheduling and tracking of participants
- Overseeing quality control of local data collection
- Overseeing data management and data transfer
Must have research experience with administering standardized cognitive assessments to young children in the lab setting. Qualified candidates will be highly organized, have good leadership skills, be detail-oriented, and will be proficient at interacting with young children and families.
Experience with administering EEG and/or collecting biological samples from young children is a strong plus. Familiarity with the Omaha and/or New Orleans community is a strong plus. Previous experience working with diverse and low-income communities of color is highly desirable. Bilingualism in Spanish is a strong plus for the Omaha position.
If desired, candidates may work with the principal investigator team in data analysis and scientific dissemination. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to info@babysfirstyears.com
Contact Website
https://www.babysfirstyears.com/
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neurology
Northwestern University
We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the Braga Lab in the Department of Neurology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Under the mentorship of Rodrigo M. Braga, PhD, the lab uses and develops neuroimaging techniques to reveal the brain's detailed network organization within individuals. Research topics broadly address the role of distributed networks in cognition in humans, including the nature of specializations for language, recollection and mental imagery.
Fellows will have the opportunity to lead and assist projects involving high spatiotemporal resolution techniques, including dense-sampling or "precision" functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG), and high-field fMRI. Fellows will have opportunities to participate and lead in data collection and analysis, mentorship of students and staff, presentations at internal, national and international meetings, and publication of results.
Requirements: Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) in neuroscience or a related field, from an accredited institution. Fellows must receive their degree by the start of training or have received their degree no more than five years ago. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or be eligible to work in the United States (after obtaining an appropriate visa).
Desired skills: Strong candidates will have prior experience with programming and neuroimaging (broadly defined), including data collection and analysis, as well as conducting behavioral experiments.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter briefly describing their research interests and qualifications, curriculum vitae, as well as the names and contact information for three references to Ania Holubecki at: anna.holubecki@northwestern.edu
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Contact Website
Www.bragalab.com
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Postdoctoral Position
Two postdoctoral scientists learning & decision neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience of Learning and Decision Making
Center of Mind and Brain
UC Davis
I am looking for two postdoctoral scientists 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 postdocs 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:
The ideal candidates 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 candidates 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 appointments 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/news.html
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Position in Cognition & Attention Health
Xavier University Neuroimaging Lab
Xavier University of Louisiana
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work with Dr. Jeremy D. Cohen in the Xavier Neuroimaging Lab at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA. We have several ongoing projects using a combination of behavioral and neuroimaging methods to study factors of cognitive and attentional brain health. Specifically, we are looking for an individual who can contribute to two projects: 1) resting state and task-based fMRI phenotyping of cognitive health in college students post-COVID, and 2) functional decoding of meditative states in the brains of experienced meditators and development of real-time fMRI neurofeedback paradigms. Both projects involve collaboration with Dr. Jeffery Rouse in the Department of Psychiatry at Tulane University School of Medicine.
Description of Duties: Responsibilities will include the development, collection, and analysis of behavioral and both resting state and attention related task-based neuroimaging data. Data analysis will focus on dynamic connectivity measures (primarily using the GIFT toolbox) and well as functional connectome organization. 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, as well as assisting other undergraduate researchers in the lab. The position is based at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA.
Brain imaging will take place on a research dedicated 3T Siemens Skyra MRI at the Tulane University School of Medicine in downtown New Orleans, located less than two miles from Xavier's campus. Research space will be provided both at Xavier and Tulane for the purposes of the on-going projects.
Required Qualifications: Successful applicants will have experience with both resting state and task-based fMRI data collection and analyses, with particular experience with dynamic connectivity analyses (previous experience with the GIFT toolbox is a plus). A strong background in coding in Matlab and or python is preferred. A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or Biomedical Engineering is preferred. Compensation will be based upon years of experience beyond Ph.D.
Application Instructions: Interested candidates should send via email their CV, two representative papers, the names of three references, and a cover letter to Dr. Jeremy D. Cohen (jcohen@xula.edu).
Position start date: May 15, 2021 (flexible). Applications will be accepted until filled.
Term: The position is for one year, with the option to renew for 1-3 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.
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Postdoctoral Position
Multi-modal imaging post-doctoral fellowship
Brandeis University
We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral fellow to work in the Neurochemistry and Cognition Laboratory of Dr. Anne Berry at Brandeis University. We are located 20 minutes outside of Boston and offer opportunities to analyze existing data and lead new projects. This post-doctoral fellow will work on NIH-funded projects examining relationships between dopamine/norepinephrine function, fMRI, and cognition in youth and aging. The lab combines MR, PET, and behavioral approaches to examine fundamental relationships among functional network activity, neuromodulator systems, and cognition (memory/executive function).
The post-doctoral fellow will be involved in new combined PET/MR data collection at Massachusetts General Hospital/Martinos Center. Additionally, the post-doctoral fellow will have access to existing MR and PET datasets in older adults that include MR structural and resting state data and PET scans for dopamine/norepinephrine synthesis, tau, and beta-amyloid pathology. Analysis of existing data will test hypotheses about the role of locus coeruleus norepinephrine function and Alzheimer's disease resistance and resilience in aging.
A PhD in neuroscience, psychology or related field is required. Experience analyzing fMRI data and performing functional network analyses (e.g. graph theory analyses) is required, but previous PET experience is not. Strong statistical and programing skills are required (e. g. SPM, Matlab, Python, R). We are developing complementary eye-tracking/pupillometry and electroencephalography studies, so welcome applications from candidates with experience in these methods.
Please send your application (CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and contact details of three academic referees) to anneberry@brandeis.edu.
https://brandeis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Brandeis---Waltham-Campus/Post-doctoral-Fellow--Cognitive-neuroscience_R0003819
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
Contact Website
https://brandeis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Brande
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Postdoctoral Position
Post-Doctoral Researcher in Clinical Neuroscience
The Clinical Neuroscience Lab
Department of Psychology
The Ohio State University
The Clinical Neuroscience Lab, in the Department of Psychology, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.
The Clinical Neuroscience Lab is directed by Dr. Ruchika Prakash and the laboratory is funded by the National Institute of Health and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The postdoctoral researcher will be involved in research examining the effects of various lifestyle interventions, like mindfulness meditation and exercise training, on neuromarkers of sustained attention and emotion regulation. Using theoretically motivated behavioral and neural measures, our goal is to rigorously examine the effect of engaging in such interventions for attentional control, emotion regulation, and everyday cognition in older adults.
Successful candidates must have earned a doctorate in Psychology or Neuroscience and have strong research skills to collaborate on a five-year, NIH-funded randomized controlled trial on mindfulness meditation. Experience with fMRI and/or EEG, with strong programming skills is necessary. Additionally, the successful candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills through peer-reviewed publications and national presentations. Commitment to graduate and undergraduate training plus an interest in pursuing grants from federal agencies and private foundations is expected. Position available for one year with additional years dependent on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Applicants must apply on the Ohio State University's job website. The job ID is R9956, and a direct link to the job application site is here: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Post-Doctoral-Scholar---Psychology_R9956-1
Contact Website
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCareers
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoctoral Fellow: Cognitive Neuroscience of Semantics
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 of concepts using neuroimaging, brain stimulation, 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 semantic or language processing, is required. Expertise with fMRI (including MVPA), or brain stimulation (TMS or tDCS) is required. Experience in one or more of lesion-symptom mapping, behavioral testing or imaging of patient populations, EEG, connectionist modeling, or machine learning is also a positive, along with skills in programming and statistics (e.g., Python, Matlab, R). A promising publication record is a plus. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applications should include a CV, brief statement of research experience and interests, and names of three referees (who will be asked for a reference letter if necessary; actual letters are not required initially). Expected starting date is Summer 2021, but is flexible. Applications should be sent to rutvik@sc.edu 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.
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Postdoctoral Position
Joint Faculty/Research Position in Computational Neuroscienc
Neuroscience
CCN
Flatiron Institute
The Center for Neural Science at New York University (NYU), jointly with the Center for
Computational Neuroscience (CCN) at the Flatiron Institute of the Simons Foundation, invites
applications for an open rank joint position, with a preference for junior or mid-career
candidates. We seek exceptional candidates that use computational frameworks to develop concepts, models, and tools for understanding brain function. Areas of interest include sensory representation and perception, memory, decision-making, adaptation and learning, and motor control.
A Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as neuroscience, engineering, physics or applied mathematics, is required.
Review of applications will begin 28 March 2021.
Further information:
* Joint position: https://apply.interfolio.com/83845
* NYU Center for Neural Science: https://www.cns.nyu.edu/
* Flatiron Institute Center for Computational Neuroscience: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-neuroscience/
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Postdoctoral Position
Postdoc: psychophysics and fMRI of visual consciousness
Michigan State University
The Brascamp Lab for Visual Neuroscience at Michigan State University is seeking a Research Associate (postdoc) to begin in the Spring of 2021.
The Research Associate will be researching the neural basis of conscious vision, as part of a multi-site project funded by the Templeton World Charity Foundation and performed at Michigan State University in collaboration with researchers at NYU, UC Irvine, and Boston University. The work involves visual psychophysics and functional neuroimaging. The Brascamp Lab is located within the Department of Psychology and is a part of the Department's Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience group, which provides an excellent research and training environment with faculty expertise covering a broad range of topics in perception and cognitive psychology. The Research Associate will be stationed at MSU, and the project may require a limited time spent in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for data acquisition. This is initially a two-year position with the possibility of extension.
Minimum Requirements include a Ph.D. in vision science, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, or a related field. Applicants should have a strong publication record, experience with psychophysics and human neuroimaging, strong programming skills (Python or related language(s)), and strong statistical training.
Desired Qualifications: the ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
For application instructions and further information please see here: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/504922/research-associatefixed-term.
Contact Website
https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/504922/research-associatef
