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 New Keynote Added to SNL 2015 Program
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Marcus Raichle,
Washington University in St. Louis, to the program for SNL
2015! Dr. Raichle's Keynote Address, "The restless brain:
how intrinsic activity organizes brain function" is scheduled
for Friday afternoon. Three additional state-of-the-art keynote
lectures will be delivered by Dr. Marsel Mesulam,
Northwestern University, Dr. Peter L. Strick,
University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute and Dr. Susan Goldin-Meadow,
University of Chicago.
* Naftali
Raz, Wayne State University, "Aging of the
Brain: Its Modifiers and Cognitive Correlates"
* Lorraine
Tyler, University of Cambridge, "The adaptive
brain: brain and cognition in ageing"
* Jonathan
Peelle, Washington University in St. Louis,
"Individual differences in auditory and cognitive factors during
spoken language comprehension"
* Pascale
Tremblay, Université Laval, "Speech production
in aging: from behaviour to brain imaging"
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Upcoming Dates for SNL 2015
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Registration Closes
September 21, 2015
Deadline to
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September 21, 2015
Board of
Director Election Closes
October 8, 2015
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SNL
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October 15 - 17, 2015
Chicago, Illinois
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Job Postings and Announcements
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MRRI
Institute Investigator (all levels): Language and Cognition in
Neuropsychological Populations
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI) seeks an
Institute Investigator to join our historic program in language and
cognition and help build the next generation of translational
neuroscience/neurorehab research.
The successful applicant is expected to conduct an
independent program of research and to participate in research
collaborations within and outside MRRI. The ideal candidate is a
cognitive, clinical, or neuroscientist or speech-language pathologist
who studies language or related cognitive disorders, and who may also
conduct research in translating basic science findings to improve
clinical practice. Preference will be given to candidates who
complement the faculty's interests in areas like language processing,
language learning, semantics, action planning, cognitive control,
neuromodulation, neuroplasticity, and/or lesion-symptom mapping (for
details, consult our website: www.mrri.org).
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant area.
Evidence of research productivity and prior grant funding are required,
as salaries and labs at MRRI are partially grant supported. Qualified
candidates at all levels are welcome to apply. We offer a competitive
start-up package, and ongoing salary support is available.
MRRI is known internationally for its research in
neuroscience and neurorehabilitation, including a long tradition of
ground-breaking research in aphasia. Our unique resources include a large
research registry of stroke and TBI research volunteers, and the
long-running MossRehab Aphasia Center, a venue for life participation
activities, training, and research. MRRI is renowned for its
supportive, collegial environment, peer mentoring, and collaborative
ties with Philadelphia's outstanding colleges and universities. In
particular, we have long-standing collaborations with the neurology and
neuroimaging faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, with grant
supported projects in structural and functional neuroimaging, TMS, and
tDCS.
Einstein Healthcare Network is proud to offer our
employees outstanding career opportunities including competitive
compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision
coverage, generous vacation time, and tuition reimbursement.
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter
describing current research programs and proposed future directions in
the MRRI environment, along with CV to:
Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator;
MRRI, MossRehab @ Elkins Park
50 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
or whelihak@einstein.edu
Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.
We also welcome informal approaches by email or phone
that begin a conversation that may eventually lead to an application;
such inquiries can be directed to Dr. Myrna Schwartz (mschwar@einstein.edu).
Contact information for other MRRI faculty can be found at www.mrri.org
Research
Faculty/Postdoc Positions in Hong Kong
Research Faculty (non-tenure-track) and Postdoc
positions are available in the Brain and Mind Institute at The Chinese
University of Hong Kong. We welcome individuals from any
disciplines whose research addresses aspects of speech,
hearing, language, and communication broadly defined. Candidates
with experience in basic and clinical research across the
lifespan are all encouraged to apply. We are particularly
interested in broad thinkers with good quantitative skills to join our
team. Candidates with experience in behavioral, neural, and
genetic research will all be considered. Research
experience and interest in infant development is an asset. The
anticipated start date is Jan 2016, but can be flexible. The
Chinese University of Hong Kong ranks among top 40 in the world
according to QS World University Rankings. Hong Kong offers a
multitude of living possibilities. For inquiries, candidates
should email CV to Patrick Wong (p.wong@cuhk.edu.hk). Visit
http://brain.cuhk.edu.hk/ for more information about our work.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Research faculty applicants need to apply formally
through the University system; details can be found
here:http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk/jvadm/jv_for_new_site.asp?id=1314/029(737)/2
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Stanley Ho Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience
Director, Brain and Mind Institute
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Room G03, Leung Kau Kui Building, Shatin, N.T.
Max
Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Applications are welcomed for a postdoctoral research
position at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain
Sciences (MPI-CBS) in Leipzig, Germany. The objective of the
postdoctoral research project is to use neurostimulation (TMS, tDCS)
and neuroimaging to understand the role of sensory and motor cortices
in multisensory and foreign language learning (see e.g., Mayer KM et
al., 2015 Current Biology).
The MPI-CBS is an internationally leading centre for
cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner,
several 3.0 T MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, TMS and tDCS
laboratories, several EEG suites, and eye-tracking labs. All facilities
and data analyses are supported by experienced IT specialists and
physicists. Besides an excellent infrastructure, our institute offers
an international and friendly environment with researchers from diverse
backgrounds. The postdoc will be member of the group "Neural
Mechanisms of Human Communication" led by Katharina von
Kriegstein.
The candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in
neuroscience, experimental psychology, biology, or a related field, and
should be able to demonstrate a consistently outstanding academic
record, including publications. The ideal candidate will have expertise
in neurostimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current
stimulation (tDCS) and/or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Additional prior experience with MEG/EEG or functional MRI is
desirable.
The starting date for this position is flexible.
Initially for two years, the position offers the possibility of
extension for up to three years. Salary depends on experience and is
based on regulations of the Max Planck Society.
To apply, please include all documents in one PDF-file
in the following order: CV, contact information of two referees, a
brief statement describing your personal qualifications and future
research interests, copies of up to three of your publications. Applications
with the subject heading "FL15PD" should be sent via email
to: personal@cbs.mpg.de. Closing date for applications is the 27th
September 2015.
Informal enquiries regarding the post should be directed
to: Prof. Dr. Katharina von Kriegstein (kriegstein@cbs.mpg.de). For
more information about the group see: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm.
The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunities employer,
committed to the advancement of individuals without regard to
ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability.
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PhD Positions in the Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in
Interaction'
We are looking for highly motivated PhD candidates to enrich a unique
consortium of researchers that aims to unravel the neurocognitive
mechanisms of language at multiple levels. The goal is to understand
both the universality and the variability of the human language faculty
from genes to behaviour.
The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language
sciences. This research consortium sponsored by a large grant from the
Netherlands Organization for Scientific research (NWO) brings together
many of the excellent research groups in the Netherlands with a
research programme on the foundations of language. The research team
consists of 43 Principal Investigators. In addition to the excellence
in the domain of language and related relevant fields of cognition, our
consortium provides state-of-the-art research facilities and a research
team with ample experience in the complex research methods that will be
invoked to address the scientific questions at the highest level of
methodological sophistication. These include methods from genetics,
neuroimaging, computational modelling, and patient-related research.
This consortium realizes both quality and critical mass for studying
human language at a scale not easily found anywhere else.
Currently, the consortium advertises five PhD positions for a period of
4 years. These positions provide the opportunity for conducting
world-class research as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Maximum salary: €2,717 gross/month
Closing date for application: 04 October 2015, 23:59 CET
Click here for more information on the PhD positions and how to apply: https://www.languageininteraction.nl/ThirdCallGeneral.html
The
Erasmus Mundus Program
The Erasmus Mundus Program "International Doctorate
for Experimental Approaches to Language And Brain" (IDEALAB)
offers 3-year PhD positions in the area of psycho-/neurolinguistics
from September 2016.
The PhD program has been established as an outstanding
3-year doctoral training to its candidates to study structure,
processing and foundations of human language integrating
interdisciplinary approaches.
For this purpose, four European universities (Potsdam
(GER),Groningen (NL),
Newcastle- upon-Tyne (GB), Trento/Rovereto (IT)) and one
non-European university (Macquarie University Sydney (AU)) provide an
intellectual environment for original and independent research on
experimental and clinical aspects of language and the brain. Associated
members from Research & Development industries contribute in
various ways to the program and stimulate an innovative environment.
They are potential co-supervisors and are involved in training.
Finally, there are seven clinics associated to the
consortium, amongst others the non-European rehabilitation center in
Moscow which is the world's largest centre for language disorders in
the world. The associated clinics provide internships to study
unimpaired as well as impaired language of children and adults.
The program is jointly offered by a transnational
consortium with an integrated study program along with required
mobility between the participating institutions. The mobility plan of
each individual young researcher is tailored according to the particular
specialities required by the thesis topic.
The application period starts 15th of September and ends
on November 15, 2015.
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MossRehab, one of the top 10 rehabilitation centers in
the nation, seek(s) an experienced clinical aphasiologist to direct the
programs of its long standing MossRehab Aphasia Center. Founded in 1996
as a joint program of MossRehab and Moss Rehabilitation Research
Institute (MRRI), the Aphasia Center is a pioneer in creatively
addressing the long-term communication and psychosocial needs of people
with aphasia. The Center provides focused and meaningful intervention
at strategic points in the communication recovery process. This can
occur through the Center's various programs, including: 1) the Advanced
Clinical Therapy program (ACT), a specialized outpatient program that
provides the most up-to date treatments for chronic aphasia; 2) A
vibrant Aphasia Activity Center where people and families living with
chronic aphasia participate in an array of communication and life
enhancing activities; and 3) Participation in research.
The successful applicant will lead the Aphasia Center's
continued growth and development. This includes supervision and
mentoring of Speech-language pathologists, research assistants,
students and volunteers; managing new and existing program initiatives;
grant writing for program support, and, potentially conducting
research. The MossRehab Aphasia Center is closely affiliated with Moss
Rehabilitation Research Institute, which is internationally known for
its research in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation, including a long
tradition of ground-breaking research in aphasia. The Aphasia Center
also is a founding member and affiliate of AphasiaAccess, a new
alliance of Life Participation providers and shares its interest in
life participation outcomes research.
The ideal candidate is a PhD or Masters level
speech-language pathologist with clinical experience. The Clinical
Directorship is a salaried half-time position. However, depending on
the interests and qualifications of the candidate, the position could
be expanded up to full-time through research collaborations and
extramural grant support.
Einstein Healthcare Network is proud to offer our
employees outstanding career opportunities including competitive
compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision
coverage, generous vacation time, and tuition reimbursement.
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter along
with CV to:
Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator;
MRRI, MossRehab @ Elkins Park
50 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
or whelihak@einstein.edu
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Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.
We also welcome informal approaches by email or phone
that begin a conversation that may eventually lead to an application;
such inquiries can be directed to Ruth Fink rfink@einstein.edu ,
215-663-6561. Additional information about the MossRehab Aphasia Center
can be found at http://www.mrri.org/focus-areas/mossrehab-aphasia-center
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Applications are
invited for a tenure-track appointment as Professor/Associate
Professor/Assistant Professor in Educational Neuroscience in the
Faculty of Education, to commence as soon as possible, preferably no
later than January 2016, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the
possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the
expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.
The Faculty of Education leads a vibrant program of
research in the Science of Learning as one of the Strategic Research
Themes of the University of Hong Kong. Strategic research themes are
identified by the University as current or potential areas of strength
for building cross disciplinary synergies and collaboration in order to
address issues of importance to the community here in Hong Kong and
Greater China, as well as around the world. The mission of the Science
of Learning theme is to advance our understanding of learning through
studies from neural, cognitive, pedagogical, technological, theoretical
and policy perspectives.
Applicants must have (i) a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in the Science
of Learning, specifically Cognitive Neuroscience or Educational
Neuroscience; (ii) strong evidence of foundational research training in
the Cognitive Neurosciences with specific neuroimaging expertise (e.g.,
fMRI, EEG, fNIRS, MEG); (iii) an innovative research program that links
(or has the potential to link) Cognitive Neuroscience research outcomes
with learning and education in children and adolescents; (iv) promising
publication record and teaching experience; and (v) significant
potential for innovation/leadership, scholarship, and commitment to
excellence in research and teaching. Those who have research and
teaching experience in Cognitive Neuroscience and Educational
Neuroscience; demonstrated strength in neuroimaging and behavioral
research, with a focus on how children and/or adolescents learn; and
advanced understanding of the neural basis of learning in one or more
of the following scientific areas (encompassed within the discipline of
Educational Neuroscience): language/bilingual development,
reading/literacy, math/numeracy, science/higher cognition, or
social/emotional learning, will be preferred.
The appointee will be responsible for developing a
research program in the Educational Neurosciences (inclusive of
combined neuroimaging and behavioral experimentation) as an integral
part of the Science of Learning Strategic Research Theme; enhancing
collaboration between the Faculty of Education and other Faculties with
interests and expertise in Science of Learning research; engaging in
teaching and program development; graduate student mentorship;
publications; securing external competitive research grants; and
disseminating research findings to schools and the general public.
Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/education/.
Enquiries relating to application should be addressed to Mrs. Winnie Tsang,
Faculty of Education, (e-mail: wwtsang@hku.hk). Enquiries relating to
the roles and responsibilities of the position should be addressed to
Professor Nancy Law, Faculty of Education (e-mail: nlaw@hku.hk).
A highly competitive salary commensurate with
qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual
leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end
gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme,
totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided
as applicable.
Applicants should send (1) a completed application form;
(2) an up-to-date C.V.; (3) a detailed cover letter providing
information on the following aspects: (i) evidence of their
quality of scholarly training and activities specifically in the
Cognitive Neurosciences, clearly outlining their neuroimaging
and/or educational neuroscience expertise, (ii) publications and other
forms of research outputs, (iii) research programs they have led
or participated, if any, (iv) their approach to the emerging field
of Educational Neuroscience, (v) their teaching experiences and
teaching philosophy, (vi) details of how their expertise in the
Cognitive Neurosciences and/or Educational Neuroscience can inform
learning in young children and adolescents, or how they plan to do
so in the future; (4) three letters of reference; and (5) three
representative publications to edufaca@hku.hk. Application forms
(341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc
and further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/.
Review of applications will begin on September 5, 2015 and
will continue until September 30, 2015.
The University thanks applicants for their interest, but
advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be
notified of the application result.
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Graduate
Student Positions
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Faculty in the Cognitive Area of the Psychology
Department at Penn State University are looking for highly motivated
candidates for admission to the PhD program. Professors Michele Diaz,
Janet van Hell, and Daniel Weiss are now accepting graduate student applications
for admission in Fall 2016. We employ a variety of behavioral and
neuroimaging (EEG & fMRI) techniques to explore Language and Aging
(Diaz); Bilingualism and Language Development (Van Hell); and the
Statistical Learning Mechanisms underlying Language Acquisition
(Weiss). We are members of the Center for Language Science: a vibrant,
interdisciplinary, and collaborative language community who share an
interest in language acquisition and bilingualism.
Penn State offers state of the art equipment and
facilities, including a recently upgraded Siemens Prisma Fit 3.0T MRI
system, high density EEG recording suites, and eye-tracking equipment.
The Penn State psychology department has an outstanding track record of
research, with a strong commitment to graduate student mentoring and
development. Students can also pursue a Dual-Title Doctoral Degree in
Psychology and Language Science, as well as a Specialization in
Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. Interested students are
encouraged to contact us to discuss their research ideas and training
goals.
Michele Diaz: mtd143@psu.eduhttps://sites.psu.edu/mdiazlab/
Janet Van Hell: jgv3@psu.eduhttp://bild.la.psu.edu/
Review of applications will begin immediately after the
December 1st deadline. For more information about the cognitive area:
http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/program-areas/cognitive
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These positions will be supported by recent grants
awarded to the PI from the National Science Foundation and the national
Institutes of Health (www.aronlab.org). Candidates for this position
should have a background in cognition/ cognitive neuroscience/ intracranial
electrophysiology and be interested in understanding speech production
in humans.
Interactions with our collaborators on these grants,
particularly Greg Hickok at UCI, Bob Knight at UC Berkeley and Behnaam
Aazhang at Rice University will be encouraged and facilitated. Both
positions will involve state-of-the-art analysis of
electro-corticographic signals in patients using stereo EEG and
subdural grid electrodes and novel electrical stimulation approaches.
Opportunities for inter-modal comparisons will also be provided.
Candidates must have strong capabilities in one or more of the
following disciplines - electrophysiology, signal processing, cognitive
neuroscience or computational neuroscience. New members of the lab will
benefit from the expertise of several other collaborators, post-docs
and graduate students and a proven track record of expertise in
intracranial electrophysiology.
Applications should consist of a cover letter describing
research interests (and how those are a good fit for the position), a
curriculum vitae, and contact information for three referees.
Applicants will be evaluated on a first come first served basis and
applications will be evaluated till the positions are filled, which we
expect to happen by the end of this year.
Pay will be commensurate with NIH/NSF rates for
post-doctoral fellows and full benefits will be provided via the
University of Texas.
Summary: Post-docs will analyze human
electrocorticographic (ECoG) data collected using intracranial EEG
(iEEG) - stereo EEG (sEEG) and subdural grid electrodes (SDE) during
language production - and modulate these using novel electrical
stimulation approaches.
The Department of Neurology of Johns Hopkins University
is now looking for (1) Postdoctoral Fellow for an NIH-funded project on
the effects of tDCS in primary progressive aphasia (PPA). The project
is devoted to the study of language intervention(s) and neuroplasticity
in neurodegenerative diseases and, in particular, PPA. We use
behavioral and neuromodulation intervention methods (e.g., tDCS) and we
aim to understand their effectiveness and the brain mechanisms they
involve using neuroimaging (structural MRI, DTI, fMRI, resting-state
fMRI).
The ideal candidate should have, or will soon have, a
doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline and prior research
experience in cognitive psychology, neurolinguistics, neuroscience,
speech-language pathology or related field. The Postdoctoral Fellow
will have the opportunity to perform behavioral and tDCS interventions
in participants with PPA, perform statistical analyses, present
research at conferences, and write papers. The successful candidate
will also assist with grant preparation and IRB protocols. Prior
experience working with people with aphasia and fMRI research is
strongly preferred. Programming experience with eprime, Matlab or R is
also desired. The successful applicant should be highly motivated,
organized, personable, willing to learn, responsible, reliable, and
efficient. The successful applicant will also work collaboratively with
students, other post-doctoral scientists and other faculty members of the
Johns Hopkins community.
This is a full-time, one-year (renewable) position,
preferably with a two-year commitment and can start as early as early
as possible. For further information, interested candidates should
email a CV, writing sample, and contact information for 3 references to
Dr. Tsapkini at tsapkini@jhmi.edu. Johns Hopkins University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer
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Assistant /
Associate Professor Positions
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San Diego State University
San Diego State University, School of Speech, Language
and Hearing Sciences in conjunction with SDSU's Area of Excellence in
Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience is seeking candidates for a
tenure-track Assistant / Associate Professor position in brain-based
disorders of speech, language, or cognitive processing, with adult
(preferred) and/or child populations, and with neuroplasticity as one
focus. Required: Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders,
Linguistics, Psychology, Neurosciences or a related field, excellence
in teaching, strong research abilities, and commitment to students from
diverse backgrounds. Responsibilities: Undergraduate and graduate
(MA/Ph.D.) teaching, supervising theses/dissertations and pursuing a
research program in specialty area.
Apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/29935.
Review of completed applications will begin October 1, 2015 and
continue until the position is filled; employment to begin Fall
2016. Visit http://slhs.sdsu.edufor more information about the
department. For questions, please contact Dr. Tracy Love (tracy.love@sdsu.edu).
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Conferences
and Workshops
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University of South Carolina
The Institute for Mind and Brain at the University
of South Carolina is organizing a one-day conference on Neural
Plasticity and Learning,Friday, October 23, 2015, Columbia Convention
Center, Columbia, South Carolina.
This is the first in a series of annual forums for
highlighting current topics in neurocognition. Presentations will
address topics ranging from the basic science of neural plasticity to
plasticity within specific cognitive domains (language, memory, motor
learning), application of neuromodulatory tools to enhance plasticity
and the role of neural plasticity in cognitive rehabilitation.
The conference features four external invited speakers
(Paul Reber, Michal Ben-Shachar, Marcus Meinzer, and Gottfried
Schlaug), as well as invited contributions by local researchers.
We are also inviting submissions for a poster session.
For further information please visit http://mindandbrain.sc.edu/2015-neural-plasticity-and-learning-conference-information.
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