Cognitive Neuroscience Society Newsletter
September, 2021
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Conference/Symposium/Event

CALL FOR ILLUSION SUBMISSIONS

THE WORLD'S 17TH ANNUAL BEST ILLUSION OF THE YEAR CONTEST

The Neural Correlate Society

We are happy to announce the 17th edition of world's Best Illusion of the Year Contest!! Submissions are now welcome! 
In 2015, the Best Illusion of the Year Contest became an annual online event, with the goal of bringing the creativity of the illusion creator community all around the world. Anybody with an internet connection can participate! No matter where you live, you can be a contestant, and/or vote for the Top 3 winners!

Contestants are invited to submit 1-minute YouTube or mp4 videos featuring novel illusions (unpublished or published no earlier than 2020) of all sensory modalities (visual, auditory, etc.) and/or cognitive nature. Novel variants of known illusions are welcome. 
The content of the 1-minute video presenting your illusion is solely up to you, and the only requirement is that it wows all viewers! Some examples include, but are not limited to:

• A slide presentation, or succession of images, with a voice over (and/or written text, if you prefer)
• A video of yourself describing your illusion
• A video animation/theatrical performance of your illusion

An international panel of impartial judges will rate all the videos and narrow them down to the Top 10. Then, online voters around the world will choose their favorite illusions from the Top 10 finalists. All Top 10 finalists will receive a commemorative plaque. In addition, the Top 3 winners will receive cash prizes: $3,000 USD for first place; $2,000 USD for second place, and $1,000 USD for third place.

The Judge Panel will rate illusions according to:

• Significance to our understanding of the human mind and brain
• Simplicity of the description
• Sheer beauty
• Counterintuitive quality
• Spectacularity

Submissions will be held in strict confidence by the Judge Panel. Only the Top 10 illusions will be posted online, to allow worldwide voting. Participation in the Best Illusion of the Year Contest does not preclude you from also submitting your work for publication elsewhere. By participating in the Best Illusion of the Year Contest you agree to have your illusion posted on the Contest website, if selected among the Top 10, and included in press releases and other promotional materials/fundraising initiatives for the Contest. You (and your co-authors, if appropriate) will retain the full copyright of your illusion and receive full credit as illusion creator(s).

Illusions submitted to previous editions of the contest can be re-submitted to the 2021 Contest, as long as they meet the above requirements and were not among the Top 10 finalists in previous years.

You can send your 1-minute video to Susana Martinez-Conde via email (smart@neuralcorrelate.com) until September 27th, 2021.
On behalf of the Executive Board of the Neural Correlate Society:

Jose-Manuel Alonso, Stephen Macknik, Susana Martinez-Conde, Luis Martinez, Xoana Troncoso, Peter Tse

Contact Website 
http://illusionoftheyear.com

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Conference/Symposium/Event

Dallas Aging and Cognition Conference

Center for Vital Longevity
 
University of Texas at Dallas

The seventh Dallas Aging and Cognition Conference will take place Jan 29th-31st 2022 in Dallas, Texas.
The conference will honor the scientific contributions of Denise C. Park, and is organized around the themes:
New Advances in Theories of Cognitive Aging, Transitions to Cognitive Frailty with Increasing Age, Culture and Social Class Sculpt the Mind and Interventions to Maintain Cognitive Vitality.
Poster submissions are welcomed. 
For more details, and to register for the conference, go to https://dacc.utdallas.edu/

Contact Website 
https://dacc.utdallas.edu/

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Conference/Symposium/Event

WILD 2022, Workshop on Infant Language Development 

BCBL, Basque Center on Cognition, Brain & Language

Dear friends,

We are pleased to announce that the fifth Workshop on Infant Language Development (WILD) will take place in San Sebastian Thursday June 9th to Saturday 11th, 2022. 

WILD has been created to highlight recent research on a wide range of topics within monolingual and bilingual development, including speech perception and production; word learning; the development of syntax and morphology; brain mechanisms and first language acquisition; recent advances in infant brain imaging techniques (i.e., EEG, NIRS); atypical language development; language and cognition; early bilingualism; multilingual development; the role of culture in language development; gestures and non-verbal communication in infants and toddlers.

Our keynote speakers:

Usha Goswami, University of Cambridge
Catherine Tamis-Lemonda, NYU Steinhardt
Kim Plunkett, University of Oxford

The deadline for abstract submissions is February 14, 2022. 

Additional information will be circulated in the near future and will also be available on the conference site: https://www.bcbl.eu/events/wild/en/

Looking forward to seeing you all in San Sebastian!

Marina Kalashnikova and Manuel Carreiras.

Contact Website 
https://www.bcbl.eu/events/wild/en/

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Conference/Symposium/Event

STATISTICAL LEARNING 2022

BCBL, Basque Center on Cognition, Brain & Language

Dear friends,

We are pleased to announce that the fourth Conference on Interdisciplinary Advances in Statistical Learning will take place in San Sebastian Wednesday June 1st to Friday June 3rd, 2022. 
The conference explores statistical learning and its underlying mechanisms, from behaviour to neuroscience, in various domains.

Our keynote speakers:

Floris de Lange (Donders Institute, Radboud University)
Adele Goldberg (Princeton University)
James Magnuson (University of Connecticut and BCBL)

The deadline for abstract submissions is March 1, 2022. 

Additional information will be circulated in the near future and will also be available on the conference site:
https://www.bcbl.eu/events/statistical-learning/en

Looking forward to seeing you all in San Sebastian!

Manuel Carreiras, Ram Frost, Blair Armstrong, Morten Christiansen, and Louisa Bogaerts.

Contact Website 
https://www.bcbl.eu/events/statistical-learning/en

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Conference/Symposium/Event
 
Brain Imaging Workshops for the Martinos Center, Autumn, 202

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; and Brain Stimulation Methods. Two other new programs, on Diffusion Imaging Data Analysis, and Laminar fMRI, are likely to be ready for this autumn as well. 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 a single week (Mon-Thu, or Mon-Fri).

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/
Faculty Positions

Faculty Position

Assistant Professor position

Neuroscience

Psychology

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Please spread the word about this position for a tenure-track faculty position in Neuroscience (broadly defined). Below is the job description and for the full ad and to apply go here: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNLV-External/job/UNLV1-Maryland-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Psychology--College-of-Liberal-Arts--R0125301-_R0125301.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in neuroscience to begin Fall, 2022. The ideal candidate would have a research program in cognitive neuroscience, conducting research using human participants and/or animal models, but any strong neuroscientist will be fully considered. Candidates should have a strong basic or translational neuroscience research background. The successful applicant would be expected to add to the university's growing neuroscience strength by mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students, as well as contributing to planned expansions of the neuroscience curriculum across campus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field, with significant postdoctoral experience. Candidates must display evidence of strong scholarly work, and existing or potential for extramural funding. Further, we are seeking an individual who is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. The Department offers a B.A. in psychology and a Neuroscience minor. The Department has 29 full-time faculty members with an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program and Psychological and Brain Sciences Ph.D. program with cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, and quantitative/social/community areas of study (https://www.unlv.edu/psychology/graduateprograms). Neuroscience area faculty in the Department of Psychology also mentor and teach doctoral students in the campus-wide interdisciplinary Neuroscience Ph.D. program (https://www.unlv.edu/degree/phd-neuroscience).

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Faculty Position

Assistant Professor Position

Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
 
Psychology

University of Notre Dame

Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience 

The Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience that will begin in the Fall of 2022. We are seeking individuals who are conducting novel and innovative research in any area of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience. Any age focus across the lifespan is welcome, from infancy to older adulthood. The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate and maintain excellence in their research area that has the potential to be externally funded, teach undergraduate and doctoral-level courses that advance curriculum, mentor undergraduate and doctoral students, and supervise theses and dissertations. The Department of Psychology has a strong culture of collaborative and integrative work within and across program areas, and scholars who can bridge their core developmental interests with complementary departmental strengths in cognition, brain and behavior, clinical, and quantitative psychological sciences are particularly attractive. The Department houses labs that use a variety of neurophysiological and neuroendocrine assessment methods (EEG, TMS, eyetracking, salivary cortisol and stress biomarkers), including MRI at off-campus clinics. Applicants whose research complements and expands our existing expertise are especially encouraged to apply. 

The College of Arts and Letters at the University of Notre Dame is investing heavily in the Psychology Department, achieving several new hires in recent years. The University and Psychology department are committed to building the research methodologies and teaching resources to further the mission of our Neuroscience and Behavior Program (https://science.nd.edu/undergraduate/majors/neuroscience/). South Bend and surrounding areas offer high quality of life, low cost of living, and substantial choice and availability in housing within urban, suburban, and rural settings. Recent urban planning emphasizes short commutes, with workplaces, stores, homes, and recreation brought into proximity. The South Bend area is also close to Lake Michigan beaches and resort towns, as well as the Chicago metro area and suburbs, which are readily accessible by car and train. 

To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by October 31, 2021, but the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Dawn Gondoli, Search Committee Chair, at dgondoli@nd.edu. Candidates may apply free of charge at http://apply.interfolio.com/91822

Commitment to Diversity
The Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame prioritizes diversity as a core value. We strive to create inclusive working and educational environments that are enriched by cultural diversity and individual differences of all kinds. Diversity and inclusion enhance the wellbeing of faculty, students, staff, and the broader community we serve. More details on these initiatives can be found on our departmental webpage (https://psychology.nd.edu/about/diversity/).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates. Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Contact Website 
http://apply.interfolio.com/91822

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Faculty Position

Assistant/Associate Prof Neuroscience of Music Cognition

Neuroscience of Music Cognition

Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour and MIMM

McMaster University

We are excited to announce a tenure-track position in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Music at the Assistant or Associate Professor Level in the Department of Psychology Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Job ID: 39966; https://careers.mcmaster.ca/psp/prepprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&customTab=MCM_TAB_FACULTY_POS&IgnoreParamTempl=customTab). In addition to the neuroscientific study of music, the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (https://science.mcmaster.ca/pnb/) has long-standing strengths in auditory, visual and tactile sensory systems; development; computational neuroscience; behavioural neuroscience; cognition and learning; evolutionary and social psychology; and animal behaviour. The successful applicant will join a vibrant department as well as a diverse, interdisciplinary group of researchers within the McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind (https://livelab.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-institute-for-music-the-mind-mimm/) and be able to engage in research in the unique facilities of the LIVELab (https://livelab.mcmaster.ca).

Contact Website 
https://livelab.mcmaster.ca/jobs/

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Faculty Position

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Computer Science

Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Systems

Computer Science

Hamilton College
 
The Computer Science Department at Hamilton College invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2022. We seek candidates with expertise in any applied area of computer science such as Systems, Networks, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and others. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would further the College's goal of building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. We expect an ongoing research program that could involve undergraduate researchers. Research support includes start-up funds, annual conference travel, and a generous sabbatical leave program. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field. Candidates working on their dissertation with an anticipated completion date before August 2022 will be considered. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses per year thereafter. Candidates should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements about teaching and research with undergraduates, and arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/92351. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Alistair Campbell, Search Committee Chair, at acampbel@hamilton.edu. Our review of applications will begin on September 15, 2021, and continue until the positions are filled.

Hamilton (www.hamilton.edu) is a residential liberal arts college located in upstate New York. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. Candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education are especially encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community.

Contact Website 
http://apply.interfolio.com/92351

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Faculty Position

Four tenure-track positions in the UCLA Dept. of Psychology

Dept. of Psychology 

University of California, Los Angeles
 
The UCLA Department of Psychology seeks to hire FOUR full-time tenure-track Assistant or tenured early Associate Professors with research specialization in any of the following areas: (1) computational modeling, (2) human decision science, (3) quantitative psychology, and (4) depression. 

Detailed descriptions of each position and application requirements can be found in the links below:

Computational Modeling: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06739
Human Decision Science: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06715
Quantitative Psychology: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06705
Depression: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06738

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Faculty Position

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position

Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging

Psychology

University of California, Riverside

The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with a focus on Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging beginning July 1, 2022. We seek applicants who investigate individual differences, as well as diverse populations, in cognitive and neural mechanisms of aging. We are further interested in candidates whose research includes quantitative methods such as computational neuroscience; uses neuroimaging methodologies; and makes connections between human, animal, and computational perspectives of cognition. 

Applicants should be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, and interest in teaching courses related to cognitive neuroscience, aging, cognition, and quantitative methods is desirable. Review of applications will begin on 11/15/2021 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Please go to the following link for more information on the position, eligibility and how to apply:


Contact Website: 
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01442

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Faculty Position

Senior Faculty Position

Cognitive Neuroscience using MR imaging

Psychology & Neuroscience/Cognitive Science

University of Colorado Boulder

The Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) and the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder invite applications for a senior tenure-track faculty position in Cognitive Neuroscience. The position is at the advanced Assistant Professor, Associate or Full Professor level and will be a joint appointment within the Institute and the Department. The candidate will have an outstanding track record of research in cognitive neuroscience using MR neuroimaging methods, as evidenced by a notable publication history and a strong record of funding relative to their current academic rank. The ideal candidate will also utilize computational methods in their research and/or link their work to the neural/biological systems that support the mental processes being investigated. Examples of appropriate MR methods include spectroscopy, structural, and functional imaging (including resting-state and task-based investigations). Examples of appropriate computational methods include machine learning and network science. A complete job description can be found at https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=20145. For inquiries, contact the search chair Marie Banich at Marie.Banich@colorado.edu

Contact Website 
https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=20145

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Faculty Position

Assistant Professor in Computational Cognitive Science

Psychological Sciences

Purdue University

Assistant Professor in Computational Cognitive Science, Department of
Psychological Sciences

Job Summary

Purdue University's Department of Psychological Sciences invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in
Computational Cognitive Science to begin in the Fall of 2022. The
applicant is expected to contribute to the mathematical and
computational psychology graduate program by developing a nationally-
recognized research program and to teach undergraduate- and graduate-
level courses. You can learn more about the department at our website: 

https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/psy/.

Qualifications

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive science, or a
related discipline by the position start date, a strong publication
record, and a research program with a high likelihood of obtaining
external funding. We seek candidates who create and use state-of-the-
art computational cognitive science models to study complex cognitive
processes broadly defined. Examples of potential areas of expertise
include (but are not limited to): human reasoning, problem solving,
concept learning, and creativity.
 
Application Procedures

Applications must include (1) cover letter of interest, (2) curriculum
vitae, (3) three peer-reviewed articles, (4) a research statement, (5)
a teaching statement, and (6) a diversity, equity, and inclusion
statement (see below). In addition, (7) arrange to have three letters
of recommendation emailed to comp-cog-search@purdue.edu. Interested candidates should apply here: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Assistant-Professor-in-Computational-Cognitive-Science-IN-47906/782008000/?locale=en_US

Purdue University's Department of Psychological Sciences is committed
to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort including
discovery, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at
least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion
Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests or
activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values
diversity and inclusion.

Application review will begin October 1st, 2021 and continue until the
position is filled. A background check is required for employment in
this position. Questions regarding the position may be sent to Dr.
Sébastien Hélie, Chair of the Search Committee (shelie@purdue.edu).

Additional Information

Established in 1869, Purdue is Indiana's land-grant university, a
comprehensive educational and research institution and member of the
American Association of Universities. The West Lafayette campus,
located one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of downtown
Chicago, has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of 44,500
students from over 133 countries. The diverse greater Lafayette/West
Lafayette community (http://www.homeofpurdue.com) has a population of
approximately 200,000 and a low cost of living.

The Department of Psychological Sciences is the largest Department in
the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) (
http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/), which is the second largest college at
Purdue. The Psychological Sciences faculty have strong connections with

the Life Science MRI Facility and with several university-wide
initiatives, including the Center for Research on Brain, Behavior, and
NeuroRehabilitation (CEREBBRAL), the Purdue Autism Research Center
(PARC), the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience (PIIN), the
Center on Aging and the Life Course (CALC), and the Purdue Integrative
Data Science Initiative. The successful candidate will also have
substantial opportunities to collaborate with faculty within the
Department, the College of HHS, and with STEM disciplines across
campus, such as Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, the
Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering, the Serious Gaming
Center, and the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle hub in Discovery Park.

Equal Opportunity

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including
minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans areencou
raged to apply.

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Faculty Position

Assistant Professor Behavioral Neuroscience

Behavioral Neuroscience

Psychology

Loyola University Chicago

The Loyola University Chicago Psychology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin Fall 2022. The successful candidate will build a funded research program involving undergraduate students on topics such as sensory or motor systems, the neurobiology of memory, psychiatric disorders or decision-making using animal models, but applicants with expertise in all areas of Behavioral Neuroscience will be considered. Applicants should be prepared to teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory behavioral neuroscience courses. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field and a record of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and student mentorship. This search is part of a multi-year initiative to hire outstanding professors who reflect our diverse student body and can further efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. Review of applications will begin October 15. 

Contact Website 
https://www.luc.edu/psychology/resources/facultysearches/

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Faculty Position

Neuroimaging Systems Engineer Position 

Institute for Human Neuroscience

Boys Town National Research Hospital

The Institute for Human Neuroscience at Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha is seeking a Neuroimaging Systems Engineer who will develop and implement software solutions to streamline operations of neuroimaging equipment and develop peripheral hardware to expand the utility and applications of such equipment. This position will also have primary oversight responsibility, including maintenance and development, of all major equipment and peripherals in the Institute. The Institute for Human Neuroscience is a new 15,000+ square foot research-dedicated facility that includes two state-of-the-art MEG Neo systems, 3T Siemens Prisma MRI, Optically-Pumped Magnetometry (OPM) instrumentation, and brain stimulation equipment. This equipment and space is shared by 10 collaborative laboratories that focus on multiple areas of pediatric neuroscience. This is a permanent position supported by institutional funds that includes extensive growth opportunities. Start dates are negotiable but ideally before 2022. PhD is preferred but applicants with extensive experience and no PhD will be considered. Interviews will begin in mid-September and continue until the position is filled. For more information or to apply:

https://jobs.boystown.org/job/omaha/neuroimaging-systems-engineer/197/12955725968

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Faculty Position

Assistant Professor 

Department of Psychology 

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service is seeking applicants specializing in neuroscience for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Psychology, beginning August 2022. Applicants should have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, a record of research productivity, potential for extramural funding, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student teaching and mentoring. Outstanding applicants who conduct human cognitive, developmental, or social neuroscience research will be considered. We seek candidates committed to diversity and inclusion in teaching, research, and mentoring who believe in racial and social justice, equity, and serving others. The successful applicant for this position will be a faculty member of the Experimental Psychology doctoral program. They will also be expected to teach upper-level courses in the undergraduate Psychology and Neuroscience programs and to mentor Neuroscience majors. Excellent facilities and a competitive start-up package are provided. Opportunities are available to collaborate with researchers affiliated with the Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience, in the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and at other local universities. The Department of Psychology has 25 full time faculty, a large undergraduate studies program, and doctoral programs in clinical psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, and experimental psychology (with concentrations in cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, and social psychology).  
  
All applications must be made online at https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers (ID 2021-03146) and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and diversity/inclusion/equity statement (upload all files in Resume/CV section). In addition, please have two letters of reference sent to Jennifer Elwyn (jennifer.elwyn@slu.edu). Review of applications will begin October 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.  
  
Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.  
  
Saint Louis University will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be required to comply with the University's vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you will be required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances.  

Postdoctoral Positions

Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral fellowship opportunity in OptiLab at UCSD

Brain Stimulation

Psychiatry
 
UCSD 

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship position in the Human Performance Optimization Lab in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego (relocated from Duke University on July 1, 2021, see OptiLab). We seek a highly motivated individual to join a multidisciplinary research team that uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to investigate and enhance cognitive function and mood regulation. Projects involve the identification of healthy and pathological brain circuits related to mental functions with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) or electroencephalography (EEG), and modulating these circuits with TMS to achieve therapeutic or performance benefits. 

A highly qualified postdoctoral fellow is sought to assist and lead in all aspects of the research process including conducting research and clinical trials, analysis of behavioral, fMRI, EEG and TMS data, participation in the development of articles for publication, grant writing, and the mentoring and supervision of students and research assistants. 

Applicants must have: (a) a doctoral degree in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field by the start date; (b) a strong potential for a career in cognitive or clinically relevant research; and (c) high competence with neuroimaging, neurostimulation, and statistical techniques. Attention to detail, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to work in team-based environment are of top importance.

This position comes with full benefits through the University of California, San Diego. Salary is based on NIH postdoc pay scales (https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/funding/general/nrsa-fund-guide). The initial appointment is for one year, with the opportunity of renewal for additional years. Review of candidates will start immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. The position will be available as soon as the search process is completed, with a preferred starting date no later than Jan 1, 2022. Must be located in San Diego CA, or the surrounding area.

To apply for the position please send an email to Dr. Greg Appelbaum (greg@health.ucsd.edu), with a current CV, a letter of interest with the expected date of availability, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Informal inquiry and questions are welcome via email. 

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Postdoctoral Position

NIMH-funded postdoctoral T32 fellowship

Developmental cognitive neuroscience

Northwestern University

Interested in the neural mechanisms of cognitive development, biomarkers for early detection of atypical behavior, and/or pediatric intracranial EEG?

The Northwestern University T32 Mental Health, Earlier Training (NU-MHE) program invites applications for Fall 2021. Dr. Elizabeth Norton of the LEARN Laboratory and Dr. Lisa Johnson of the Dynamic Brain Laboratory are recruiting a postdoctoral fellow who is interested, broadly, in mechanistic and applied developmental cognitive neuroscience.

This is a unique opportunity to work with both pediatric scalp EEG data and invasive intracranial EEG data obtained from individuals undergoing clinical monitoring for seizure management. This research aims to delineate multi-scale neural mechanisms of typical and atypical cognitive behaviors, including inter-individual variability and trial-by-trial variability within individuals. The fellow will be involved in all stages of the work, from study design and implementation through data analysis and dissemination.

This postdoctoral fellowship is under joint mentorship of Drs. Norton and Johnson.

The successful applicant must have completed the PhD and/or MD and must have US citizenship or permanent resident status.

Please contact Drs. Norton and Johnson ASAP if you are interested. T32 applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The preferred start date is September 1, 2021/ASAP.

Elizabeth Norton: enorton @ northwestern.edu
Lisa Johnson: eljohnson @ northwestern.edu

For more info about the NU-MHE T32: https://devsci.northwestern.edu/t32-mental-health-grant/
LEARN Laboratory: https://learnlab.northwestern.edu/
Dynamic Brain Laboratory: https://dynamic-brain.org/

Contact Website 
https://devsci.northwestern.edu/t32-mental-health-grant/

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Postdoctoral Position

Two postdoc positions in comparative brain imaging
 
Voice and speech processing

Department of Ethology

Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary

The Neuroethology of Communication Lab, headed by Attila Andics, invites applications for two full-time Postdoctoral Researchers. The postdocs will contribute to the ERC-funded research project VOIMA (https://erc.easme-web.eu/?p=950159) that combines ethology and non-invasive brain imaging (EEG, fNIRS, fMRI) to explore the neural bases of voice and speech processing in dogs, pigs and humans.
The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in cognitive (neuro)science, psychology, biology, psycholinguistics or a related discipline, and have a good publication record that includes neuroimaging studies. A strong experience in EEG/ERP (PD1) and/or fNIRS/HD-DOT (PD2) data analysis is required. Candidates with an additional background in auditory/speech sciences or dog/pig ethology, experience with comparative fMRI, and strong technical skills (competence in R, Matlab, Python, and/or advanced neuroimaging analysis methods) are preferred. Candidates are expected to have excellent scientific writing skills, to be able to work independently, but also in a multidisciplinary team. 
The lab is hosted by the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, Hungary (http://etologia.elte.hu/en/home-2/), a world-leading centre of ethological and brain imaging research in dogs. This is a truly vivid, dynamic, multidisciplinary, international community, with unique expertise in performing experiments with companion animals. We cooperate with two imaging centres with 3T MRI scanners, and provide in-house access to EEG/ERP and a brand new fNIRS/HD-DOT lab. Animal touchscreen, motion tracking sensors, and multiple behavioural and training labs are also available on site. 

The positions are available from September 2021, but the start date can be flexible. We will begin reviewing applications immediately, and continue reviewing them on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes health benefits. 

To apply, please send your CV, a motivation letter and contact information of two references to Attila Andics (attila.andics@ttk.elte.hu), preferably by 18 September. Feel free to ask for additional information if needed. The Neuroethology of Communication Lab is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, and seeks applications from all qualified individuals from all demographics and backgrounds.

Contact Website 
http://etologia.elte.hu/en/neuroethology-of-communication/

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Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Position in the Cognitive Neuroscience of ASD 

Internalizing Disorders

MIND Institute/Department of Psychiatry

University of California, Davis

The Solomon lab invites applicants for a postdoctoral research position in the clinical cognitive neuroscience of autism. The postdoctoral researcher will play an integral role in overseeing the collection and analysis of functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging data for Dr. Marjorie Solomon's NIH-funded ACE Center and other projects which include a clinical trial comparing the efficacy of cognitive behavior therapy versus medication versus pill placebo and an NIH-funded study investigating the emergence of internalizing disorders in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. During data collection, the fellow also may analyze and publish data from the Lab's other grants that investigate cognitive control, memory, and emotion processing in children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. The position also includes opportunities for the postdoctoral researcher to participate in clinically-oriented activities in the Solomon Lab and at the MIND Institute.

The Solomon Lab (https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/research/cognitive-development/index.html) is located at the UC Davis MIND Institute (http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/ ), a collaborative international research center committed to the awareness, understanding, prevention, care and cures of neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Solomon is the Associate Director of the UC Davis Imaging Research Center (http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/irc/ ), which houses a Siemens Trio 3-Tesla scanner. The job will include participation in the MIND Institute's ACE Center meetings to learn about team science. 

Applicants must have a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or a related field prior to start date and a strong interest in studying autism spectrum disorder. Experience in behavioral and neuroimaging experimental design and data analysis and strong writing skills are required; strong computational skills and/or expertise in neuroimaging methods preferred.

If interested, contact Marie Krug, PhD (mkkrug@ucdavis.edu). Please include a CV and a statement of research interests.

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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.

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

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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

Two Open Post-doctoral Positions at NYU

Human Perceptual Neuroscience
 
Neuroscience Institute

NYU School of Medicine

The Perception and Brain Dynamics Laboratory (PI: Biyu J. He, Ph.D.; www.med.nyu.edu/helab) at New York University currently has two open post-doctoral positions, which can start immediately (with a flexible start date). We are interested in candidates with a background in perceptual/cognitive neuroscience and/or related computational modeling. Experience in human electrophysiology (MEG/EEG or intracranial recordings) or neuroimaging (fMRI) is ideal. Successful applicants will be able to participate in cutting-edge research to understand the neural basis of human perception (broadly defined), and will have opportunities to employ multiple advanced recording (e.g., M/EEG, 7T fMRI, ECoG) and analysis approaches in their research. 

Research questions may include: • What are the roles of spontaneous brain activity in perception? • How do prior knowledge and past experiences influence perception? • What are the neural differences between conscious and unconscious processing? • What are the temporal dynamics of neural activity underlying perception? 

To apply, please email PI Biyu J. He at biyu.jade.he@gmail.com, with subject line "post-doctoral application", and include a CV, a 1-2 page research statement (including accomplishments and interests), and names and contacts for 2-3 referees. 
To inquire, please email PI Biyu J. He at biyu.jade.he@gmail.com, with subject line "post-doctoral application inquiry", and attach your CV. 

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. We offer competitive salaries and benefits that adjust for cost of living in New York City. The position is expected to last at least 2 years, and is renewed annually depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, starting immediately.
Contact Website 
www.med.nyu.edu/helab
Graduate Student Positions

Graduate Student Position

PhD program in Cognitive Neuroscience

Psychology
 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applicants to its PhD program in Neuroscience. The Neuroscience area has a strong research focus on learning and memory with researchers using a variety of methodologies in human and animal models. Doctoral students work closely with faculty to develop a research program and become scholar-scientists of the highest caliber. The following faculty members may serve as advisors to PhD students in Neuroscience:

Cognitive neuroscience 

Caitlin R. Bowmana*
Deborah Hannula*
Christine Larson*
Ira Driscoll

Behavioral & systems neuroscience

Karyn Frick*
James Moyer, Jr.*
Fred Helmstetter
Rodney Swain

*Recruiting PhD students for Fall 2022

More information about the program can be found at https://uwm.edu/psychology/graduate/phd-program/neuroscience/. Applications are due by December 1, 2021 and can be found at https://uwm.edu/psychology/graduate/application/. 

Contact Website 
https://uwm.edu/psychology/graduate/phd-program/neuroscience
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