Postdoctoral Research PositionsPositions in Our DepartmentThe Department offers a wealth of opportunities for postdoctoral research in the wide range of scientific disciplines represented in the Brain & Cognitive Sciences. The centrality of the department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences among associated programs in Visual Science, Computer Science, Linguistics, and the many branches of Neuroscience represented in the University makes the department a particularly attractive place for interdisciplinary research. Postdoctoral fellows often work with more than one member of faculty. Admission and SupportScientists interested in postdoctoral study should in the first instance contact the faculty member (or members) with whom they might wish to work. Postdoctoral fellows are supported from a variety of sources: some receive support through individual investigator's research grants; some receive stipends from training grants held by members of the Department; some are supported by individual fellowships. Positions at Brain & Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester01/30/2012 Language Sciences: Postdoc, University of RochesterThe Center for the Language Sciences at the University of Rochester seeks one outstanding postdoctoral fellow for a NIH-funded training grant. The Center brings together faculty and students with interests in spoken and signed languages from the Departments of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Linguistics, and Philosophy, as well as the interdepartmental program in Neuroscience. We encourage applicants from any of these or related disciplines who have expertise in any area of natural language. The training faculty has combined expertise in formal, behavioral, computational and imaging (fMRI, ultrasound) approaches to understanding the structure, processing, production and acquisition of natural language, and we encourage applicants who work in any of these areas. We are particularly interested in postdoctoral fellows who want to contribute to an interdisciplinary community. NIH fellowships are open only to US citizens or permanent residents. Applicants should send a letter describing their graduate training and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Professor Jeffrey T. Runner, c/o Kathy Corser ( ). Review of applications will begin on February 20, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Appointees must have successfully defended their dissertation prior to the start date, which is after July 1, 2012. We strongly encourage applications from women and members of under-represented minorities. Visual SciencePlease visit the positions available page on the Center for Visual Science website for more information on postdoctoral opportunities in vision science. Applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups are especially welcome. The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions at Related Institutions and Programs01/02/2013 Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of California, IrvineSteven L. Small, Ph.D., M.D., and Ana Solodkin, Ph.D. are seeking postdoctoral candidates for positions related to the fundamental neurobiology of language as well as the systems neuroscience of stroke recovery, with special emphasis on mathematical and computational modeling of imaging and physiological data. Promising junior scientists interested in comprehension, production, aging, child development, aphasia recovery, plasticity, and/or computational modeling are all encouraged to apply. We are in need of promising junior scientists interested in either one of these areas. In neurobiology of language, any strong candidate with serious interest in fundamental neuroscience questions about language, including (but not restricted to) comprehension, production, lexical semantics, sentential semantics, syntax, phonology, motor function, or effects in aging or aphasia, is encouraged to apply. In stroke recovery, neural plasticity, and neural repair, we are particularly seeking candidates with strong backgrounds in applied mathematics, such as physics, mathematics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and related fields, but also a strong interest in neuroscience. This work involves building computer models of human brain function, as measured by a variety of techniques, aiming at prediction of recovery, choice of therapy, and related questions. This work is highly linked to our international collaboration with the Brain Network Recovery Group and the Virtual Brain Project. All work involves using functional MRI, DTI, event-related EEG, sleep EEG, and/or TMS to study the human brain and to uncover the underlying mechanisms of neural processing of language and/or motor systems in health and disease. These positions are funded by a combination of the National Institutes of Health, the McDonnell Foundation, the University of California, Irvine, and/or other funds. Of course, candidates with independent funding will be given special consideration. Promising candidates should contact or directly with a CV and an informal statement of interest. Start dates for these positions are negotiable, although preference will be given to earlier dates. 01/02/2013 Postdoctoral Fellow, National University of SingaporeJob description: Computation functional anatomy laboratory at National University of Singapore (http://www.bioeng.nus.edu.sg/cfa) focuses on brain and cognition development in children. We are looking for a Postdoctoral fellow joining the project. As a project scientist, you will assist our Investigators on the project that investigates brain and cognitive development in children. Your job responsibilities include but are not limited to, collecting, consolidating and analyzing the data. The candidate with experience in neuroimaging studies or genetics will be preferable. Annual salary is negotiable with medical and retirement benefits. Qualifications:
If interested, please send your CV to 12/13/2012 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Cognitive Developmental Neuroscience at Georgetown UniversityThe Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery and the laboratory of Professor Elissa Newport, director, are seeking a postdoctoral fellow capable of taking a leadership role in a new line of research focused on language, cognitive, and motor development after perinatal stroke, as compared with recovery of the same functions in adults after stroke to similar cortical areas. The research involves longitudinal research, observing and testing infants and young children who have suffered a perinatal stroke to the left or right hemisphere; and cross-sectional research, observing and testing older children and young adults who have grown up after the same type of stroke, or adults who have experienced a comparable stroke during adulthood. Our aim is understand how reorganization of cortical functions occurs after stroke early versus late in life. The research will involve both behavioral and fMRI tasks, with a particular focus on fMRI and DTI analyses in both children and adults. Our research team includes developmental cognitive scientists and cognitive neuroscientists, adult and pediatric stroke neurologists, and experts in fMRI with children and adults. Candidates with experience in both language/cognitive development and fMRI research are preferred. The research will take place at Georgetown University Medical Center, Children's National Medical Center, and the National Rehabilitation Hospital, all in Washington DC and all affiliated within the Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery. Start date is anytime from January through July 2013, whenever a top candidate is identified. Interested applicants should submit a CV and statement of research interests and background, and request 3 letters of recommendation, sent to Professor Elissa L. Newport, Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery, Georgetown University, at . 12/13/2012 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (T32) in Clinical Developmental NeuroscienceWe are recruiting for 1-2 post-doctoral fellowship positions supported by the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (IDDRC) at the Children's Research Institute of Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington, D.C. The focus of the program is within a specific area of inquiry associated with IDD Research and neurodevelopmental disorders, including epilepsy, autism, stroke, prematurity, or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI)/concussion. This program is a multidisciplinary effort that draws on 15 faculty preceptors in the areas of neuroscience, neurobehavioral science and genetics from seven Departments at CNMC and Georgetown University School of Medicine. CNMC is particularly well positioned to lead this program, based on: i) its strengths in basic, translational and clinical research, and mentorship in all the proposed areas of inquiry; ii) its established strong collaborations with Georgetown University, and iii) its leading role in a number of NIH Center Grants focusing on conditions causing IDD. A unique aspect of the training is that the fellowship emphasizes interdisciplinary training within neuroimaging (i.e., functional MRI, diffusion MRI, MRS), genetic, neuroscience and neuropsychological evaluation. The fellow is based in the lab of a primary mentor but also rotates through other labs to learn principles and techniques from other mentors. The objective of the program is to stimulate greater participation of promising researchers in IDD. Each trainee is carefully mentored through the program to ensure that he/she fully exploits the range of opportunities of the program. It is 2-3 year training program with a specific endpoint of submitting an application for an NIH K award. Applicants need to be US citizens or green card holders; either MDs or PhDs. Successful applicants should have a demonstrated interest in a research field relevant to developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will have 100 percent time allocated to research over the course of the fellowship. Note that the minimum commitment is 2 years of research. Salaries will be aligned with NIH scales, approximately $41,000-44,000. The start date is as early as June 2013. Interested applicants may contact Madison Berl, PhD by phone: 202-476-2545 or email: . Please send a CV, cover letter, and a letter of reference from your primary mentor. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; however, final decisions are anticipated by early spring 2013. 11/19/2012 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.We are recruiting for 1-2 post-doctoral fellowship positions supported by the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (IDDRC) at the Children's Research Institute of Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington, D.C. The focus of the program is within a specific area of inquiry associated with IDD Research and neurodevelopmental disorders, including epilepsy, autism, stroke, prematurity, or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI)/concussion. This program is a multidisciplinary effort that draws on 15 faculty preceptors in the areas of neuroscience, neurobehavioral science and genetics from seven Departments at CNMC and Georgetown University School of Medicine. CNMC is particularly well positioned to lead this program, based on: i) its strengths in basic, translational and clinical research, and mentorship in all the proposed areas of inquiry; ii) its established strong collaborations with Georgetown University, and iii) its leading role in a number of NIH Center Grants focusing on conditions causing IDD. A unique aspect of the training is that the fellowship emphasizes interdisciplinary training within neuroimaging (i.e., functional MRI, diffusion MRI, MRS), genetic, neuroscience and neuropsychological evaluation. The fellow is based in the lab of a primary mentor but also rotates through other labs to learn principles and techniques from other mentors. The objective of the program is to stimulate greater participation of promising researchers in IDD. Each trainee is carefully mentored through the program to ensure that he/she fully exploits the range of opportunities of the program. It is 2-3 year training program with a specific endpoint of submitting an application for an NIH K award. Applicants need to be US citizens or green card holders; either MDs or PhDs. Successful applicants should have a demonstrated interest in a research field relevant to developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will have 100 percent time allocated to research over the course of the fellowship. Note that the minimum commitment is 2 years of research. Salaries will be aligned with NIH scales, approximately $41,000-44,000. The start date is as early as June 2013. Interested applicants may contact Madison Berl, PhD by phone: 202-476-2545 or email: . Please send a CV, cover letter, and a letter of reference from your primary mentor. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; however, final decisions are anticipated by early spring 2013. 09/10/2012 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE AND OPTOGENETICS, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Systems Neurobiology LaboratoryA postdoctoral position in cognitive neuroscience, supported by a grant from The Gatsby Charitable Foundation, is available immediately at The Salk Institute, in the laboratory of John H. Reynolds. Research in the laboratory focuses on the neuronal mechanisms of selective visual attention and visual perception, using a combination of visual psychophysics, neurophysiology, computational modeling and optogenetics. The successful candidate will employ a newly developed optogenetic approach to probe the neural mechanisms of selective visual attention. The candidate should have a record of success in research, as evidenced by first-author peer-reviewed publications, and excellent letters of reference. Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: electrophysiological recording, visual psychophysics, computational neural modeling, neuroanatomy, or optogenetic techniques. However, training will be provided in all areas needed for successful completion of the project. Programming experience with Matlab or C is also desirable. Proficient knowledge of the English language is required. Salary will be commensurate with level of experience. Please send CV, two letters of reference, and representative publications to the email address listed below, with the subject heading: "cognitive neuroscience / optogenetics postdoctoral position". John H. Reynolds, PhD 09/10/2012 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies Systems, Neurobiology LaboratoryA postdoctoral position in computational neuroscience, supported by a grant from The Swartz Foundation, is available immediately at The Salk Institute, in the laboratory of John H. Reynolds. Research in the laboratory focuses on the neuronal mechanisms of selective attention and visual perception. The successful candidate will work closely with experimentalists to develop and refine testable models of perception and attention. The experimental tools that can be brought to bear in testing the model include (1) a newly developed approach to primate optogenetics that enables us to modulate neuronal responses with temporal resolution on the order of milliseconds, (2) laminar recording techniques that enable us to estimate the laminar position of each neuron recorded, (3) in vivo cell typing to differentiate among neuronal types, (4) anatomical techniques to provide structural constraints on models and (5) psychophysical techniques to link physiology to behavior. The candidate should have a strong record of success in research, as evidenced by first- author peer-reviewed publications and excellent letters of reference. Programming experience with Matlab or C is essential. Proficient knowledge of the English language is required. Salary will be commensurate with level of experience. Please send CV, two letters of reference, and representative publications to the email address listed below, with the subject heading: "computational neuroscience postdoctoral position". John H. Reynolds, PhD 07/09/2012 Postdoc, University of Texas, AustinA postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Professor Max Snodderly at the University of Texas, Austin, to study function of the early visual pathway of behaving monkeys (LGN, V1, V2). Single and multiple electrode recordings are made while monkeys view stimuli and perform behavioral tasks. Applicants should have good quantitative and computer skills, and enjoy doing experiments. Projects include electrophysiological measurement of receptive field properties, and effects of eye movements on responses to natural images. We control precisely retinal image motion and location of the stimulus, including compensation for fixational eye movements. A collaboration with Prof. Michele Rucci of Boston U includes computational modeling to test theoretical predictions. Three labs at UT Austin conduct neuroscience experiments with behaving monkeys and another lab may be added next year. Our lab has recently moved to a new building and we share excellent facilities with the lab of Alex Huk. An MRI scanner is currently being installed on the same floor and will be available for primate imaging. Our lab is part of the Institute for Neuroscience, and the Center for Perceptual Systems, encompassing a broad range of outstanding research. There are regular journal clubs in many topics, including Systems Neuroscience and Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience. Austin is a fun place to live, has a vibrant performing arts scene, and many recreational activities. To apply, email a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, pdfs of publications, and contact information for three references. Informal inquiries are welcome and telephone interviews can be arranged. 06/20/2012 Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Scientist, Center for BrainHealth, UT DallasThe Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas in collaboration with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center seeks to fill a Postdoctoral Research position in Cognitive Neurosciences with a productive and innovative investigator whose research interests address brain plasticity, cognitive training and reasoning. Applicable research experience desired includes an understanding of hierarchical cognitive strategies that support higher-order reasoning processes to foster deeper understanding and strengthen overall brain function and reasoning during adolescence in daily life. Additional experience would be useful but not required in multi-modality neuroimaging platforms (electrophysiology, MR technology, PET, etc.) and genetic factors related to frontal lobe and higher order cognitive development in adolescence. The research may be applied to elucidate the emergence and treatment effects acquired during normal development and in brain injuries or psychiatric diseases such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Addictions, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Schizophrenia. Qualifications for the position include:
The Center for BrainHealth is located in downtown Dallas adjacent to The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The Center's research is dedicated to applying cutting edge brain research to clinical populations to study brain plasticity. These projects cover a wide range of cognitive functions across the life-span, across a multitude of disorders, and across the most current functional brain imaging technologies. Established access available to special subject populations including: Alzheimers Disease (AD), Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), ADHD, Autism, Military and Former Military, as well as healthy Aging, Stroke, Adolescent, and Pediatric groups. Access to state of the art facilities including: Philips 3T research-dedicated MRI scanner and Four Neuroscan SynAmps2 systems equipped for both 64 and 128 channel recordings. Benefits of the job include:
Submit application materials at http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pbv100810 Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The starting date for this position is September 1, 2010. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application. The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation. UT Dallas strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University's faculty and administration. 03/13/2012 Postdoc, CNMC, Washington, DCWe are recruiting for a post-doctoral fellowship position supported by the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (IDDRC) at the Children's Research Institute of Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington, D.C. The focus of the program is within a specific area of inquiry associated with IDD Research. This year we are recruiting for those with an interest in epilepsy but also will consider strong candidates interested in autism or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI)/concussion. This program is a multidisciplinary effort that draws on 15 faculty preceptors in the areas of neuroscience, neurobehavioral science and genetics from seven Departments at CNMC and Georgetown University School of Medicine. CNMC is particularly well positioned to lead this program, based on: i) its strengths in basic, translational and clinical research, and mentorship in all the proposed areas of inquiry; ii) its established strong collaborations with Georgetown University, and iii) its leading role in a number of NIH Center Grants focusing on conditions causing IDD. A unique aspect of the training is that the fellowship emphasizes interdisciplinary training within neuroimaging (i.e., fMRI, DTI, MRS), genetic, neuroscience and neuropsychological evaluation. The fellow is based in the lab of a primary mentor but also rotates through other labs to learn principles and techniques from other mentors. The objective of the program is to stimulate greater participation of promising researchers in the areas of epilepsy, autism or TBI. Each trainee is carefully mentored through the program to ensure that he/she fully exploits the range of opportunities of the program. It is 2-3 year training program with a specific endpoint of submitting an application for an NIH K award. Applicants need to be US citizens or green card holders; either MDs or PhDs. Successful applicants should have a demonstrated interest in a research field relevant to developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will have 100 percent time allocated to research over the course of the fellowship. Note that the minimum commitment is 2 years of research. Salaries will be aligned with NIH scales, approximately $44,000-48,000. Interested applicants may contact Madison Berl, PhD at phone: 202-476-2545 or email: . Please send a CV and cover letter. The position is open until filled. Related Links |
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