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HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE/BRAIN IMAGING
The Department of Psychology at The OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY seeks outstanding candidates to fill 2-3 positions over the next few years in human neuroscience with an emphasis on brain imaging methodologies. Pending availability of funds, these positions are expected to be at the Assistant or early Associate Professor levels. Candidates in any area of psychology (i.e., behavioral neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, or social) who use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as a core methodological tool are encouraged to apply. The department is opening an MRI facility with a research dedicated Siemens Trio scanner within its building in January, 2011. All applicants are expected to have strong and fundable research programs and to contribute to both graduate and undergraduate supervision and instruction. Prospective candidates should send a letter of application, statements of research and teaching interests, a vita, selected reprints, and three letters of recommendation to the Human Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Ohio State University, 1835 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1222. To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by October 1, 2010, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Electronic applications will not be accepted. For more information about the department, visit: www.psy.ohio-state.edu. Ohio State is an EEO/AA Employer. To build a diverse workforce, women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
posted 31 August 2010
OPEN RANK, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
Pending the availability of funds, the Department of Psychology at The OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure track position. Rank is open, with preference for a candidate at the Associate Professor or early Full Professor level. We are seeking a scholar with an established program of research broadly focused on psychopathology, who has achieved national visibility and external research funding. The candidate's program of research may use human or animal models. Candidates whose interests complement existing strengths in or bridge between our clinical psychology and behavioral neuroscience areas will be especially attractive. Responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate teaching, and research mentorship. Although not required, candidates with clinical training who are license eligible in Ohio are desired. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Electronic applications will not be accepted. Prospective candidates should submit a letter of interest, vita, statements of research and teaching interests, selected reprints, and three letters of recommendation to Michael Vasey, Chair, Psychopathology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, 1835 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1222. Ohio State is an EEO/AA Employer. To build a diverse workforce, women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
posted 31 August 2010
Stanford University Postdoctoral Fellowship Available: Geriatric Translational Affective Neuroscience
Dr. Amit Etkin's laboratory, in collaboration with Dr. Ruth O'Hara's laboratory, in the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship to engage in translational affective neuroscience work in the domains of cognitive neuroscience, affective disorders and neural circuitry. This is an NIH-funded position, and the successful candidate will be co-mentored by Drs. Etkin and O'Hara, and be in the context of the Stanford Mood Disorders Center. Potential projects include deepening our understanding of emotion regulation in late life, investigating dysfunction of emotion regulation and its interaction with cognitive dysfunction in late-life psychiatric disorders, and probing and manipulating neural circuitry with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and concurrent TMS/fMRI.
The successful applicant will have a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Psychology, Computer Science or related fields. Applicants should have experience conducting fMRI studies and conducting data analysis (e.g. with SPM, FSL, AFNI, etc). Additional programming experience is a plus. Duties will also include manuscript preparation, presentation of findings at conferences, management of research assistants and preparation of grants. Laboratory and Stanford resources include research-dedicated 1.5T, 3T and 7T MRI scanners, an offline TMS setup and concurrent TMS/fMRI. Additionally, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to interact closely with other faculty, including Mike Greicius (Neurology), and James Gross (Psychology). Salary commensurate with experience. More information about our ongoing studies can be found at: http://etkinlab.stanford.edu.
To apply:
Letters of inquiry can be sent to amitetkin@stanford.edu. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a statement describing research interests and relevant background and three letters of recommendations, as well as relevant reprints/preprints of research articles to:
Amit Etkin, MD, PhD
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford University
401 Quarry Road
Stanford, CA 94305
posted 30 August 2010
New Post Doctoral Position Available
We are searching for a candidate for a post-doctoral position as part of a newly funded NICHD Program Project Grant at the University of Maryland, College Park, to study the development of the mirror neuron system in human infants, children and adults and non-human primates. The candidate must have a strong background in methods and analytical approaches to human EEG and be interested in engaging and interacting with developmental psychologists, neurophysiologists, and scientists studying motor learning. The candidate will work on studies acquiring both eye tracking data and EEG in human infant, children and adults as well as infant non-human primates. Interested candidates should send a brief note about their background, a CV and the names of 3 people who can be asked to provide a letter of reference to both Nathan Fox (fox@umd.edu) and Amanda Woodward (woodward@uchicago.edu). The position is contingent on the availability of funds. It can begin as early as fall, 2010 but more likely January 1, 2011.
posted 26 August 2010
Research Assistant / Lab Manager Position
Research on Cognition in Adulthood and Late Life (ReCALL) Laboratory
School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
A 75%-time Research Assistant/Lab Manager position is available in the ReCALL lab at Georgia Tech. The person in this position will be responsible for EEG data acquisition and analysis, subject recruitment and general lab management. Some future studies may also include fMRI and eye-tracking data acquisition and analysis.
Our research questions include, but are not limited to, working memory capacity, healthy aging, and cognitive control.
A BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience or related discipline is required. Previous experience with EEG is required. Some knowledge of Eprime, Pressentation, SPSS or Matlab is preferred.
Preferred start date is September 2010, but this is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
To apply, please email CV and names of references to Paul Verhaeghen (verhaeghen@gatech.edu) and/or Audrey Duarte (audrey.duarte@psych.gatech.edu).
(404) 894-0963
http://recallgatech.blogspot.com/
posted 25 August 2010
Adolescent Developmental Neuroscience: Open- Rank Faculty Position
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an open rank position for faculty whose research addresses neurobiological development in context, with an emphasis on the neuroscience of emotional development during adolescence. With disciplinary background open, we are interested in adolescent neuroscience researchers who study how developmental and contextual (family, peer, cultural) factors influence the development of brain organization and function, with a focus on emotion and emotion/cognition/behavior relations. While substantive areas of research are open, faculty with interests that complement current emphases in HDFS, such as emotion regulation, the effects of stress, psychopathology/substance use, school and family-based prevention, and methodology are encouraged to apply. This position involves the development of a program of research, as well as undergraduate and graduate teaching, and professional service. Rated by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the top ten developmental programs in the country, HDFS administers graduate, undergraduate, and research programs focused on individual development from infancy to old age, on family structure and dynamics, and on the impact of social/cultural contexts on development and family functioning. Two hallmarks of the program's research and graduate training are a focus on sophisticated methods for the analysis of change over time and the design and evaluation of intervention methods to promote development and prevent problematic behaviors. The Department's multidisciplinary faculty includes expertise in development, neuroscience, clinical and health psychology, sociology, demography, education, and methodology. More information can be found online http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/faculty/search/hdfs_32384.html
How to Apply
Send cover letter, curriculum vitae and supporting information (e.g., reprints, preprints, letters from three references) to: Dr. Mark Greenberg, Developmental Neuroscience Search, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, S-112 Henderson Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802.
posted 06 August 2010
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER (COGNITION – EMOTION – MOTIVATION – PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY) AT FSU JENA, GERMANY
We are seeking a candidate for a PostDoc position at the Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Germany (department chair: Prof. Dr. Klaus Rothermund). The salary ranges between approx. € 40.000 and € 45.000 per year (depending on personal qualifications).
The position is a full-time position and can be held for a maximum duration of six years. The PostDoc is responsible for the domain of "cognition – motivation – emotion - psychophysiology" in research and teaching (BSc and MSc program in Psychology). Applicants should have accomplished an outstanding dissertation. In addition, we expect from applicants to have a clear research profile of their own and publications in international journals. The research focus should match with the the research profile of the department (experimental research on cognitive, affective, and motivational processes and their physiological bases).
People selected for the position will join a strong team of active researchers. We can offer an excellent research environment, comprising two centrally located experimental labs for behavioral studies (with 15 measurement places) and another lab with a 64-channel EEG recording system.
Please send applications until August, 31st, 2010, as a pdf document to: klaus.rothermund@uni-jena.de.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Rothermund either via phone (++49 3641 945121) or email (see above).
posted 06 August 2010
Universitetet i Bergen Institutt for biologisk og medisinsk psykologi
At the Department of Biological and Medical Psycholog and the Bergen fMRI Group a position as research fellow within the field of cognitive neuropsychology is open for 3 years.
Research fellow
The position is placed in a new European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant project and will start October 1st, 2010. The ERC project is focused on neurocognitive aspects of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia. The project will use advanced functional and structural MRI, together with clinical and cognitive data to map the underlying neuronal activation patterns in auditory hallucinations.
The faculty of Psychology’s objective is to lead the field at a national level and be at the forefront internationally in selected research areas. The faculty is currently collaborating with more than 50 countries in several continents. International research and teaching collaboration is comprehensive and given high priority.
The Faculty’s strategic priorities in research are linked to health, education, development-related research and basic research in the broadest sense. The Faculty’s research efforts are organized in research groups which together span a wide range of topics.
Applicants must hold a master's degree in psychology or comparable degree in medicine or related disciplines. The applicant should have previous experience in MR imaging and be well acquainted with cognitive and experimental paradigms, and have an interest to work with patients. The Bergen fMRI Group is an interdisciplinary research group with a clear international profile, and with researchers and clinicians from many different countries. English is the preferred language in the laboratory.
For more information se: http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=68340
posted 19 July 2010
Cognitive Neuroscience of Top-Down Processes in Human Vision and Memory
Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship financed by the School of Psychology at the University of Plymouth (http://www.psy.plymouth.ac.uk/) to start in January or April 2011.
Supervisors: Haline Schendan & Giorgio Ganis
Project Description
The project will investigate the brain basis of human vision, memory, and learning, emphasizing the role of top-down processes. We combine the sophisticated behavioral paradigms of cognitive psychology and psychophysics with human neuroscience methods, including electroencephalogram (EEG) and event-related potentials (ERPs), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), brain stimulation techniques including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and neurocomputational modeling to determine when, where, and how the human brain supports cognition. This research program is part of the Centre for Brain, Cognition & Behaviour: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/cbcb.
Eligibility
Applicants should have a good first degree and previous experimental experience in Psychology or related area.
Funding Details
The studentship is for 3 years and includes fees plus a stipend of approximately £13,590 per annum, and a research training support grant of £750 per annum (for conference travel, etc.) for a home/EU student. The studentships will only fully fund those applicants who are eligible for Home/EU fees with appropriate qualification. Applicants eligible for overseas fees would have to cover the difference (approximately £9,275p.a.) between the Home/EU tuition fee and the tuition fee for an overseas student.
How to Apply
For informal enquires: haline.schendan@plymouth.ac.uk or giorgio.ganis@plymouth.ac.uk. Applications must be made according to the following. General info about applying for a research degree at the University of Plymouth and forms are available at (http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=5731) or by contacting Miss Catherine Johnson (catherine.johnson@plymouth.ac.uk) to whom applications should be sent directly: Faculty of Science & Technology Research Office, A103 Portland Square, University of Plymouth, PL4 8AA.
Closing date: 15 September 2010
posted 19 July 2010
Neuroscientist
The Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center (ACNC) is 1 of 6 national human nutrition research centers. We are seeking a Neuroscientist to join a team working on the effects of diet and nutritional status on child brain function. The candidate (Ph.D. or M.D.) must have experience in high quality clinical research (preferably in children) in any area of CNS function (learning, behavior, cognitive psychology, neuroelectrophysiology, attention, etc.). Assistant through Full Professor level candidates will be considered. This University of Arkansas faculty position has a competitive salary, new research/office space, state-of-the-art equipment, solid long-term funding and a growing research program. Contact: Dr. Thomas M. Badger, Director, ACNC, 15 Children’s Way, Little Rock, AR, 72202 badgerthomasm@uams.edu.
he UAMS/ACNC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
posted 19 July 2010
Postdoctoral research position: Brain Function Lab, ACNC, Little Rock
A post-doctoral position is available immediately for a period of 2-3 years. Research involves investigating cognitive functions through combined behavioral and neurophysiological approaches in infants and children. Applications are especially encouraged from those with an interest in using high-density EEG/ERP and fMRI technology to study the development of brain networks. Applicants should have an MD or Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience or a related field. The successful candidate will participate in designing experiments and analyzing complex data sets. Experience with experimental and analytical tools (e.g., Matlab, E-Prime, SPSS, SAS) is an asset. A strong dedication to working in a team is essential.
Interested applicants should send a letter describing their research training and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names of two references to Dr. Thomas M. Badger, Director, ACNC, 15 Children’s Way, Little Rock, AR, 72202 badgerthomasm@uams.edu
The UAMS/ACNC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
posted 19 July 2010
Position Announcement – Full-time Lecturer in Biological Psychology 2010-2011
The Psychology Department at the University of Southern Maine is seeking applications for a fixed-length one-year (2010-2011) lecturer position in our department. We are interested in applicants with a PhD in Experimental Psychology,* broad training in biology and psychology and experience teaching a range of courses emphasizing biological foundations of behavior. Core teaching responsibilities will include General Psychology, Research Methods (with lab), Physiological Psychology and a course in behavioral pharmacology (Drugs, Mind and Behavior). There may also be opportunities to teach advanced courses in the candidate's area of specialization. The course load is 4-4. In addition to teaching there will be some advising and departmental service expectations.
Send a letter of application, a copy of your current CV (including teaching experience and teaching/research interests), evidence of teaching effectiveness to Dr. Deborah Johnson, Psychology Department Chair, Sci. 512, University of Southern Maine, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300. To expedite the process, you may submit application materials by email to djohnson@maine.edu. Please also arrange for two or three reference letters to be sent by individuals knowledgeable of your academic preparation and teaching.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Maine System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from and nominations of women and minority candidates. Upon request, the System provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities
*ABD candidates near completion of their degree requirements may be considered.
posted 19 July 2010
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR ADVANCED ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
The Department of Psychology at Rhodes College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Psychophysiology to begin in August, 2011. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D., and previous teaching experience is required. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an active program of research involving undergraduate students and contribute to an interdisciplinary Neuroscience major. Teaching load is 3/2. Extensive opportunities for research collaboration are available through our partnerships with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, University of Memphis, and UT Medical School. Candidates from backgrounds typically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. As Rhodes continues to diversify its student body, we also seek candidates with experience working with students from different backgrounds. Complete applications will require a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and three letters of reference. Apply online at http://jobs.rhodes.edu. Application review will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled.
Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. Memphis has a population of over one million and is the nation’s 18th largest metropolitan area. The city provides multiple opportunities for cultural and recreational activities. Read more about Memphis.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.
posted 06 July 2010
ASSISTANT/RESEARCH ASSISTANT (F/M) - ABV2010139
The Humanities and Social Sciences Group; Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences; Research Group on Health Psychology
Our offer
We offer an employment as full-time assistant or research assistant, starting 2010, October 1st for 4 or 6 years, depending of the contract.
Interested?
The Leuven Research Group on Health Psychology aims at unraveling how psychological and somatic variables interact in health and disease from a biopsychosocial perspective. We conduct both, fundamental and applied research to understand how interoceptive sensations are psycho(physio)logically processed and how cognitive, emotional and learning processes contribute to the initiation and maintenance of chronic somatic symptoms, illness and disability. Key words characterizing our group are chronic pain, pain-related fear, dyspnea, respiratory psychophysiology, and symptom perception. The prevailing research paradigm is the controlled experiment. Measurements often include both, self-reports and psychophysiological responses, sometimes in combination with behavioral data.
Collaborative, interdisciplinary research is performed in a network of experienced researchers, clinicians and students who are fascinated by the behavioural science of health and disease. The ultimate goal is to apply the gathered knowledge in the assessment and early identification of people at risk, and in the development of customized cognitive-behavioral interventions in the pursuit of prevention and treatment of chronic somatic complaints.
Your opportunities
- You will do research allowing you to obtaining a PhD in the domain of Health Psychology.
- You will, when appointed in an AAP-contract, devote approximately 2/3 of your time to research (run experimental studies in humans (mostly healthy persons), to analyze data, and to the scientific reporting of the findings
- Possible research themes include (1) the modulating role of breathing behavior in pain, (2) breathing and relaxation, or (3) conditioning of relaxation responses. These research activities will result in a Ph.D). The remaining 1/3 will be devoted to teaching activities.. When appointed in an FLOF-statute you will devote 1/9 of your time to teaching and supervising and the rest to research.
Your profile
- You obtained/will obtain a Master's Degree in (preferably) Psychological, Biological or (Bio) medical Sciences before 01/10/2010 (other backgrounds are not a priori excluded)
- You have a strong interest in the psychophysiology of stress and relaxation, in in pain, and/or in conditioning.
Working in these disciplines also requires an excellent data-analytic basis. - You possess excellent communicative skills in English (both verbally and academic writing)
Our offer
We offer an employment as full-time assistant or research assistant, to start 2010, October 1st for 4 or 6 years, depending on the contract.
Interested?
Please visit http://www.kuleuven.be/vacatures and apply online.
For more information about the job description, please contact Prof. Dr. I. Van Diest, Ilse.VanDiest@psy.kuleuven.be,
phone:+32 16 326029
Applications must be received no later than 14/07/2010.
K.U.Leuven carries out an equal opportunity and diversity policy.
posted 22 June 2010
PHD STUDENTSHIP (FULL TIME, 3 YEARS): "CONTEXT (PLACEBO) EFFECTS AND THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN
The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry and the University of Exeter are seeking to attract PhD candidates of outstanding ability to join their exciting and rapidly expanding programme of internationally rated research.
Background of Study:
The ‘placebo effect’ is an important and powerful part of the treatment response to interventions targeted at common symptoms such as pain and depression. Using a neuroregulatory model of socio-emotional functioning we will test the whether empathic affirmation by caregivers functions to decrease patient aversive emotional arousal, pain sensitivity/distress tolerance, and self-reported experiences of pain, while increasing patient compliance with medical routines.
Qualifications
Applications should hold a degree of 2:1 or above, and preferably also with an MSc and/or research experience, for this PhD studentship. International students must also have IELTS [International English Language Testing System] score of 7 and above (or equivalent qualification).
Applicants preferably have a psychology or medical background, have experience with experimental research and handling data, and be comfortable with statistical packages such as SPSS.
Funding Notes
The stipend will be £13,290 (based on full time 09/10 rate). Tuition fees will be paid at the home rate. Candidates from countries outside the European Union will be liable for the difference between 'home student fees' and 'international student fees’.
Applications
Applications (Cover letter with 2 references plus CV) must be received by 6 July 2010. Interviews for successful applicants will be held on 26 and 27 July 2010 in the School of Psychology.
Application should be sent to:
Roelie J. Hempel, PhD
School of Psychology
Washington Singer Laboratories
Perry Road
Exeter, EX4 4QG
United Kingdom
Telephone 01392-724668 or email r.j.hempel@exeter.ac.uk
For an informal discussion, please contact: Professor Paul Dieppe paul.dieppe@pms.ac.uk, or Professor Tom Lynch, t.lynch@exeter.ac.uk
posted 22 June 2010
TWO FACULTY POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH, UK, FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
The School is looking to appoint a Research Professor and Lecturer to complement and build upon its existing research strengths. In the recent RAE the School was ranked in the top third of psychology departments in the UK, with 85% of its research activity judged to be of international standard. Currently the School has established expertise in several fields, with research organised around the recently recognised University Research Centre in Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. The centre encompasses research excellence in Thinking and Reasoning, Memory, Vision, Cognitive Neuroscience, Language Development, Social Psychology, Health and Well Being and Human Factors.
Professor in Psychology Ref:A1716
Salary is negotiable on Senior Managers Scale
We are looking to appoint a candidate who has an excellent research track record as demonstrated through world leading research activity.We will consider applications from outstanding applicants in any area of psychology, but would particularly welcome candidates with a research focus in Developmental Psychology.
Lecturer in Psychology Ref:A1717
Salary £30,747 to £43,840 pa
We are looking to appoint a candidate who has a strong research track record as demonstrated through publication and income generation. We will consider applications from strong
applicants in any area of psychology, but would particularly welcome candidates in Developmental Psychology.
For an informal discussion about the above two posts, please contact Professor Simon Handley, Head of School by email on simon.handley@plymouth.ac.uk although applications must be made in accordance with the details shown below.
Closing date for both posts: 12 noon,Thursday 1 July 2010.
A final salary pension scheme is available.
To apply, please visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/vacancies
Email: jobs@plymouth.ac.uk
Tel: 01752 588199 (24 hour answerphone)
Promoting Equality and Diversity.
posted 07 June 2010
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (ST. LOUIS)
A postdoctoral training position is available in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine. The successful candidate will participate in an interdisciplinary research program linking genes, brain function, and behavior in order to understand the etiology of addictive disorders. We are seeking a psychophysiologist, neuroscientist, or biomedical engineering specialist with a strong background in the analysis of biomedical signals (EEG, ERP) and working knowledge of MATLAB environment. This position is available within National Institute on Drug Abuse funded Institutional National Research Service Award to support multi-disciplinary training in drug abuse (including nicotine and tobacco dependence) research. Although the primary focus of this position will be on advanced analysis of brain electrophysiology data obtained from twins and families, the candidate will have opportunity to interact with multi-disciplinary faculty and obtain research training in different areas including statistical/quantitative, molecular and genetic epidemiologic, clinical and neuroscience aspects of research on substance use disorders . The position is available immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Washington University in St. Louis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please contact Dr. Andrey Anokhin, andrey@wustl.edu or the Director of Biomedical Research Training in Drug Abuse program, Dr. Theodore Cicero, cicerot@wustl.edu
posted 24 May 2010
Post-doctoral research Associate
genetic approaches to investigating the development of substance abuse problems and related psychopathology Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research
The Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota has an opening for a post-doctoral research associate. We seek to fill the position with someone interested in genetic approaches to the study of the development of substance abuse and related psychopathology. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers (including geneticists, psychopathologists, developmental psychologists, and statisticians) investigating the association of approximately 660K genetic markers (i.e., GWAS) with multiple behavioral traits in approximately 8500 research participants. The MCTFR dataset is unique in terms of the breadth of its assessment (e.g., a rich set of clinical, personality, and endophenotypic measures), developmental informativeness (participants have been assessed every 3-4 years, spanning ages 11 through 29) and extensive measurement of environmental risk (e.g., prenatal, familial, peer group, neighborhood). In addition to working with the GWAS data, the MCTFR affords excellent opportunities for the person filling this position to develop a program of research in her or his own area of interest.
The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in psychology, statistics, epidemiology, genetics or related fields. Experience with the analysis of genetic data and multivariate and longitudinal statistical methods is desirable. The initial appointment is for two years, with excellent opportunity for extension.
Applications should consist of: 1) an updated CV; 2) personal statement; 3) up to 3 reprints/preprints; and 4) contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted for candidates judged from their paper record to be finalists for the position. Application materials can be submitted by e-mail to Rachel Satterlee at rsatterl@umn.edu. Inquiries about the position can be directed to either Bill Iacono (wiacono@umn.edu) or Matt McGue. Review of applications will begin on June 15,2010 and continue until this position is filled. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
posted 21 May 2010
PHYSIOLOGICAL ENDOPHENOTYPES IN AUTISM
2 Postdoctoral Positions available at the Autism Research Programs at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Research Institute (Seattle, Washington).
The University of Washington & Seattle Children's Research Institute bring together scientists from several different disciplines who are working collaboratively to discover the genetic cause of autism and the factors that impact outcome for children with this disorder. As a part of this effort, our lab utilizes psychophysiological and behavioral measures for research in the domains of early development, neural processes, (endo)phenotypes with applications in clinical practice. For more information about the lab please see our website http://depts.washington.edu/pbslab/
Although duties vary based on position, in general, fellows are expected to contribute to study design, data collection, data analysis, training and supervision of research assistants, co-authoring or leading publications, and the dissemination of findings.
1. Post-doctoral position (pending funding) (for up to 2 years) to examine broader phenotype characteristics of parents of children with autism and infants at-risk for autism. This project uses EEG/ERP and behavioral methodology to study social attention in 1st degree relatives of individuals with autism as part of the UW Autism Center of Excellence. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in developmental or cognitive psychology with experience in electrophysiology and an interest in clinical neuroscience.
2. Post-doctoral position available (pending funding) (for up to 3 years) to study the role of attention and regulation in social and language growth in young children with autism and typical development. This project will use cardiophysiology and behavioral measures to better understand heterogeneity of development in autism. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in clinical, developmental or educational psychology (or related field) with a background in developmental disabilities. Masters level applicants with experience in standardized autism clinical assessment will be considered.
Tentative start date for position would be Summer/Fall 2010.
Enquiries should be directed to: Dr. Sara Jane Webb sjwebb@u.washington.edu. Please provide cover letter, CV & contact information for 3 references.
posted 7 May 2010
PhD POSITIONS OPEN IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
University of Barcelona
Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group
The Barcelona BrainLab (BBL) [www.ub.edu/brainlab] invites applications for several 3-year PhD studentships commencing during the fall 2010 in the field of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Attention and Auditory Perception.
Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Carles Escera
We are seeking for the most talented graduates in Psychology, Neurosciences, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Engineering or Physics.
Candidates should be in a position to enter into the PhD Program in Biomedicine (Area of Neurosciences) of University of Barcelona [www.ub.edu/doctorat_biomedicina/eng/index.htm],
have the highest academic marks, computer skills (e.g. MATLAB programming), and be willing to work hard and travelling across the world as part of their training.
Positions are open in the following research projects:
Cerebral sources of neuroelectric responses of involuntary attention
The auditory novelty system: ultrafast brain responses in humans
This position is settled in the framework of a European Research Area Network on auditory novelty detection (Era-Net-NEURON programme), which offers the opportunity for the PhD studentships to interact and collaborate with a large group of researchers in Spain, Finland, and Israel working with different techniques (EEG, MEG, single-unit, multi-unit, local-field and epidural recordings) on auditory novelty detection in animals, human adults and newborns.
Our current approach includes: human oscillatory and event-related EEG, and through collaborators fMRI, MEG, and single unit recordings in animals
Applicants should send:
1) Letter of motivation
2) CV
3) Copy of the academic marks to Ms. Marta Turró by email at brainlab@ub.edu.
Applications will be processed until the position is filled [date of post: May 6th 2010]
The studentship will provide a maintenance stipend of circa 15,000 EUR/year
posted 7 May 2010