SNL 2016

 August 17 - 20, 2016

London, England

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Three Postdoctoral Positions, NYU Shanghai

We are pleased to announce that three postdoctoral positions in system, computational and cognitive neuroscience will be available at Shanghai New York University (NYU Shanghai) as part of the NYU-ECNU Institute of Brain and Cognitive Science at NYU Shanghai (the Institute). The Institute is a joint venture between New York University (NYU) and East China Normal University (ECNU) and a major research and academic platform for NYU Shanghai. The imagining center in the institute has state-of-art research facility, including a 3T MRI scanner, MR-compatible 64 Channels and ActiChamp 64 active sensor EEG systems, TMS, tDCS and fNIR. More information about the Institute: http://shanghai.nyu.edu/research/brain. 

The positions are expected to start March 1, 2016, each for a two-year term, with the possibility to extend. The successful applicants will work closely with the Institute's faculty members. Focuses of cognitive neuroscience position include but not limited to neural bases of speech and language, decision making and memory. Qualified applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neurolinguistics, Neuroscience, and other relevant quantitative disciplines. 

Successful candidates will receive globally competitive compensations, top-notch interdisciplinary training in cognitive neuroscience, and have the opportunities to spend time at NYU in New York and NYU in Abu Dhabi in case of a collaboration between Shanghai, Abu Dhabi and New York. 
Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Please follow the following link to apply: http://www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52765

If you have any questions, please e-mail shanghai.research@nyu.edu. 

About NYU Shanghai: 
NYU Shanghai is the newest degree-granting campus within the NYU Global Network University. It is the first Sino-US higher education joint venture to grant a degree that is accredited in the U.S. as well as in China. All teaching is conducted in English. A research university with liberal arts and science at its core, it resides in one of the world's great cities with a vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai recruits scholars who are committed to NYU's global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research. 

New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. There are three degree-granting campuses in New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi, and complemented by eleven additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global. 

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Postdoctoral Position at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Harvard Medical School

START DATE: Spring 2016. The NeuroCognition Lab at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging is offering a two-year NICHD-funded postdoctoral position in Multimodal Neuroimaging.

The position involves working on an exciting multimodal imaging project that examines the neural dynamics of semantic processing in healthy individuals using fMRI MEG and ERPs. Close collaborators include Drs. Gina Kuperberg and Matti Hamalainen.

A Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or related fields is required. The successful candidate should have very strong technical and programming skills (familiarity with UNIX/LINUX operating systems, and statistical and analytic software MATLAB, SPSS, etc), and hands-on experience with collecting, analyzing and interpreting fMRI data. He/she should also be interested in learning how fMRI methods can be integrated with EEG and MEG methods. Experience in the research areas of language processing, semantic and episodic memory, executive function and/or the cognitive neuroscience of schizophrenia are desirable but not required. Candidates will have access to the state-of-the-art multimodal brain imaging facilities at the Martinos Center (see http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu) and will have an exciting opportunity for training in multiple neuroimaging techniques, as well as how to apply basic cognitive neuroscience methods to asking important questions in patient populations. For more information about our lab see, http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/kuperberglab/

"Master in Cognitive Neuroscience of Language - BCBL

Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Lanuage

The Master's program aims to provide specialized, comprehensive and rigorous training in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Language. The Master's program includes core courses (theoretical and methodological), advanced elective courses, and a research-based project at the end of the program. Students learn from the world-class scientists at the Basque Center on Cognition, Brain, and Language.

The Master's program is aimed at university graduates with various degrees who are interested in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Language, including previous training in psychology or linguistics, as well as language-oriented training in cognitive science, computer science, or mathematics. The duration of the program is one academic year with 60 ECTS credits. Students will develop research skills through the mentorship of experts and by completing a Master's Research Project at the end of the program. The language of instruction is English. Selecting the appropriate Masters program is the best way to start a successful research career, and in fact, several of our current PhD students began their research careers in our Masters program.

For more information about the master's program, visit http://www.bcbl.eu/2014/12/master-in-cognitive-neuroscience-of-language-2/

For more information about the BCBL, visit www.bcbl.eu

Application Process

Details of application requirements can be found at: http://www.bcbl.eu/2014/12/master-in-cognitive-neuroscience-of-language-2/

Application Periods

ROUND 1:

- Application sent by mail to mastercnl@bcbl.eu by FEBRUARY 25.

- Notification of the Master's admissions board's decision: MARCH 25.

- Admitted students should confirm their intention to participate in the program by APRIL 15.

-Pre-enrollment must be submitted ONLINE along with the confirmation of participation.

ROUND 2:

- Application sent by mail to mastercnl@bcbl.eu by APRIL 1, until JUNE 30.

- Notification of the Master's admissions board's decision: Rolling admissions. Applications received by APRIL 15 will receive notification by MAY 15.

- Admitted students should confirm their intention to participate within two weeks of being accepted into the program.

- Pre-enrollment must be submitted ONLINE along with the confirmation of participation.

Postdoctoral Researcher Position

A postdoctoral position is available in Xing Tian's lab. Our research program is to investigate the neural bases of speech and language, and other higher order human cognitive functions. In particular, our work is focused on using electrophysiological (MEG/EEG) and neuroimaging (fMRI) techniques in combination of computational approaches to investigate motor-sensory interaction in speech production and perception and mental imagery of speech.

Qualified applicants are expected to hold a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, neurolinguistics or related discipline with a strong background in cognitive neuroscience. Experience with research in EEG/MEG/ECoG and fMRI is highly preferred. Strong quantitative skills and experience of computational modeling would be a plus. 

Our lab is a part of NYU-ECNU Institute of Brain and Cognitive Science at NYU Shanghai (https://shanghai.nyu.edu/research/brain). The Institute leverages the existing significant strength of cognitive neuroscience research at NYU and ECNU. The imagining center in the institute has state-of-art research facility, including a 3T MRI scanner, MR-compatible 64 Channels and ActiChamp 64 active sensor EEG systems, TMS, tDCS and fNIR. We provide top-notch interdisciplinary training in cognitive neuroscience and a highly competitive compensation package. 

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants need to submit a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of two references. Please visit our website at http://shanghai.nyu.edu/about/work/fellowships  for instructions and other information on how to apply. Applications will be reviewed as received. If you have any questions, please e-mail

About NYU Shanghai:

NYU Shanghai is the newest degree-granting campus within the NYU Global Network University.  It is the first Sino-US higher education joint venture to grant a degree that is accredited in the U.S. as well as in China.  All teaching is conducted in English. A research university with liberal arts and science at its core, it resides in one of the world's great cities with a vibrant intellectual community.  NYU Shanghai recruits scholars who are committed to NYU's global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research.

New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals.  There are three degree-granting campuses in New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi, and complemented by eleven additional academic centers across five continents.  Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.

Patient Coordinator Positions, Department of Psychology, Rice University, Houston, Texas

The Schnur Lab (Director: Tatiana Schnur) and the T. L. L. Temple Foundation Neuroplasticity Lab (Director: Randi Martin) are seeking two motivated, organized, and resourceful individuals with a BA/BS to recruit and assess acute stroke patients in a hospital setting and to test healthy and impaired language speakers on the Rice University campus as part of a new research initiative funded by the NIH. These positions will train you to administer detailed behavioral examinations of language and memory to brain-damaged patients. Beyond recruiting and testing participants, the positions will also involve other facets of research including analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data and developing stimulus materials in a series of experiments using various research methodologies. Previous academic experience in a combination of linguistics, psychology, or speech, language, and hearing sciences, a completed B.A./B.S. degree, a strong academic background, and a two-year commitment for the full-time position are required. Previous research experience is highly desirable, though not required.  Rice University is located in the heart of Houston, a 5-minute walk from the public train system, a 10-minute walk from the largest medical center in the world, and a 20-minute walk from many restaurants, bars, and retail shops.

Web: http://ttschnur.googlepages.com/, http://rmartin.web.rice.edu/  

Contact: Please send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and contact information for two references to Jolie Anderson ja31@rice.edu .

Professor/ Reader at the Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre, University College London (Ref: 1532971)

With the completion of DCAL's 10 year core research funding from the ESRC and the planned retirement of the current director, DCAL invites applications for a new Director to ensure its continuing success. The appointment will be made at reader/professorial level depending on experience and qualifications.

The new Director will be responsible for strengthening DCAL as a centre of research excellence in the field. The successful applicant will have a strong track record of academic publications in the field of deafness, cognition and language and of obtaining significant research grant funding. They will have an international reputation in the field and leadership experience in managing a research centre or a large research group. Applicants from the following disciplines are encouraged to apply: psychology, linguistics, psycholinguistics, cognitive neuroscience, or language development. 

The Director will have excellent leadership and management skills, as well as interpersonal skills with both deaf and hearing people. An appreciation of the diversity within the deaf population and a demonstrated interest in engaging with the wider community and policy makers is also important. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to research-led teaching via the development of specialized content for postgraduate and doctoral level professional degrees, and to perform the normal administrative duties expected of a member of academic staff.

Further details:  

Deadline: 11th March 2016

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Nick McGhee on n.mcghee@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 3108 8217.

The Neuroplasticity and Development Lab at Johns Hopkins invites applicants for the position of Research Program Coordinator 

The Neuroplasticity and Development Lab in the Johns Hopkins Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences uses cognitive neuroscience (e.g. fMRI, TMS) and behavioral methods to investigate how developmental experience shapes the human mind and brain. For more information about our lab please visit: http://pbs.jhu.edu/research/bedny/

Responsibilities: The Research Program Coordinator will have ample opportunity to participate in all elements of the scientific process. Key responsibilities will include: coding of stimulus presentation, collection of fMRI, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, behavioral data, analysis of neuroimaging data, construction and maintenance of fMRI analysis infrastructure, preparation of IRB protocols, as general lab management. 

Postdoctoral Training Opportunity Available in 2016

Advanced Rehabilitation Training: Interventions for Neurologic Communication Disorders

This Fellowship Program provides rigorous, in-depth research training to postdoctoral fellows from programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. It is designed to prepare them for careers as independent researchers who have the skills necessary to conduct high quality interdisciplinary research addressing the rehabilitation of acquired communication disorders that accompany neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or Parkinson's disease.

Postdoctoral fellows will complete an intensive, two-year training program that will allow initiation of their own research agenda, scholarly papers as first author, and grant development with potential for receipt of extramural funding. Applicants must commit to pursuing their research training for two years and on a full-time basis, devoting at least 40 hours per week to the overall program.

Core elements of the program:

Program Faculty

Faculty are experienced clinicians and funded researchers with active laboratories. 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Fellowship applicants must submit:

All applicants must have completed a doctoral degree prior to the awarding of the fellowship. Fellows must have a PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders, CScD (Doctor of Clinical Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology) or an equivalent degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution. Certification by an authorized official of the degree-granting institution that all requirements for the doctoral degree have been met is required.

Applications may be directed to:

Dr. Deryk Beal (http://www.neuroscience.utoronto.ca/faculty/list/deryk_beal.htm), principal investigator and clinician-scientist, invites applications for a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) (www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/index_eng.asp) funded doctoral student position in the areas of developmental cognitive neuroscience, speech motor control and neuromodulation at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Beal is interested in advancing our understanding of the neural contributions to speech motor control and language in typically developing children as well as children with brain based communication disorders. His laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment (EEG, fNIRS, tDCS), analysis software, and full access to 3T MRI and MEG.

The Paediatric Communication Laboratory (PCL) spans two sites at the Bloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and the University of Toronto. The PCL provides a rich and multidimensional advanced graduate or post-graduate training program as it is positioned within the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and the Program in Neurosience at the University of Toronto.

The successful candidate will be expected to oversee neuroimaging and behavioural motor control experiments in children as well as to analyze behavioural and functional and structural MRI and DTI data, prepare manuscripts for publications and participate in conferences. There are many very strong opportunities for meritorious-based authorship. 

The candidate will have academic training in a field related to cognitive neuroscience,   developmental psychology, motor control, linguistics or speech-language pathology. Individuals with a background in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science also will be considered. The candidate should be able to work efficiently, independently and diligently. The candidate should also possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and enjoy working as part of a diverse and energetic interdisciplinary team. A research background in the design and statistical analysis of brain-imaging experiments and/or motor control and learning experiments is an asset. Programming skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) and experience with at least one of the neuroimaging analyses programs (SPM, FSL, Freesurfer, ExploreDTI) are strongly desirable.

Approximate start date is Spring/Summer 2016. Successful candidates will participate fully in the activities of the laboratory including regular supervisory meetings, laboratory meetings and journal clubs.

For consideration please send a statement of interest, a CV, unofficial transcripts and a list of three potential referees via email to Deryk Beal, PhD (dbeal@hollandbloorview.ca). The search will continue until the position is filled.

About the Bloorview Research Institute:

Established in 2004, the internationally recognized Bloorview Research Institute is dedicated to improving the lives of children with disabilities through client and family-centred rehabilitation research.

The Bloorview Research Institute is housed in the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Canada's largest pediatric rehabilitation and continuing care teaching hospital, and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.

The Bloorview Research Institute is recognized in Canada and around the world for its unique client population and leadership in the field of childhood disability. The Research Institute brings together a multi-disciplinary team of scientists who work collaboratively with clinical staff, clients, and families to generate clinically-linked and applied pediatric rehabilitation research. 

Websites:

http://research.hollandbloorview.ca/BRIHome

www.neuroscience.utoronto.ca/faculty/list/deryk_beal.htm  

www.rsi.utoronto.ca/  

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Speech Perception/Language Processing

Villanova University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Mendel Science Experience Post-doctoral Fellowship within the Department of Psychology in the area of speech perception and language processing. The position has a starting date of August 2016. Applicants should submit their application package online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/8835. Review of applications will begin on March 14, 2016; the search will remain open until the position is filled.

The Fellows program is designed to enhance the College's teaching of science to non-science majors through the Mendel Science Experience program and to foster the professional development of recent Ph.D. recipients on a career path leading to faculty positions. Positions are 50:50 research and teaching. Fellows will conduct research in collaboration with the faculty mentor (Dr. Joe Toscano) and will have opportunities to supervise undergraduate research. In addition, fellows will team-teach a laboratory science course for non-science-majors and develop and teach an upper level undergraduate course. Initial appointment is for two years, with a third year possible by mutual agreement between the postdoctoral fellow and faculty mentor.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae, transcripts of all graduate work, cover letter that includes a statement of career goals, research statement that indicates collaboration with the faculty mentor, sample publications, and a proposal for teaching that includes an upper level psychological science elective.

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