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Kuperberg Lab - Tufts University
Research Technician Position
JOB DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a full time Research Technician
to assist with all aspects of our cognitive neuroscience and
psycholinguistic research. Our lab is interested in where and when the
brain is activated during language processing. For more information
about what we do, see: http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/kuperberglab/. The responsibilities of
this position are very varied and involve the coordination of all
aspects of research projects, including collecting and analyzing
neuroimaging (fMRI, MEG, ERP) data, statistical analysis, scientific
manuscript writing, and maintaining the day-to-day operations of the
lab.
In addition to the intellectual reward, the
position would give the holder experience of research in cognitive
neuroscience, experimental psychology, psycholinguistics, clinical
applications, as well as database and program management. This is an
ideal research opportunity for someone bound for graduate school in
cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science, psycholinguistics or
cognitive psychology. Our lab has sites at both Tufts University
(Medford, MA) and the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
(Charlestown, MA), both of which are easily accessible from Boston, MA.
BASIC
REQUIREMENTS:
(1) B.A., B.Sc. degree in Experimental
Psychology, Linguistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field
(2) Strong interest in how language is
processed in the brain.
(3) Very strong quantitative and analytic
skills.
(4) Some research experience with statistics
and familiarity with statistical analysis software such as SPSS or R.
(5)
Strong computational skills and some programming experience (e.g.
Python, R, MATLAB) and familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and
bash/shell scripting.
(6) Very strong organizational skills: Must be self-motivated,
resourceful, very organized, able to multi-task and prioritize.
(7) Ability to work well in teams, with strong communication (verbal
and written) and interpersonal skills.
(8)
A two-year time commitment is requested.
OTHER:
Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Massachusetts
General Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. Full-time employees receive full benefits.
Please
apply through mghcareers.org, and search for job number 3033668
(Research Technician I).
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The Language Acquisition & Brain Lab at the
University of Delaware (QLAB)
Limited Term Researcher
The Language Acquisition & Brain Lab at the
University of Delaware (QLAB), directed by Dr. Zhenghan
Qi, seeks a highly capable and motivated individual to serve as a
full time Limited Term Researcher (LTR). LTR's are appointed for a
one-year term, with reappointment possible based on performance and
funding for two additional years. The QLAB utilizes cutting-edge
technology (eye-tracking, EEG, and fMRI) to probe the cognitive and
neural mechanisms of language development in both the healthy
population and children with developmental disorders (e.g. autism
spectrum disorders, dyslexia, and language impairment). This candidate
will serve as a research assistant and laboratory manager.
The
candidate will be responsible for design and implementation of
experiments; conducting behavioral and neuroimaging experiments; data
analysis; and performing basic administrative duties, including
maintaining compliance with the University IRB, purchasing materials,
and managing participant outreach and recruitment.
The
candidate will work directly with the PI and will have opportunities to
participate in reading groups and research seminars; attend
conferences; collaborate on publications; and supervise undergraduate
researchers. The candidate may also participate in a number of ongoing
collaborative projects with faculty at other universities including
MIT, Harvard Medical School, Boston University, and the University of
Sydney.
This
position is ideally suited for individuals who are interested in
pursuing a doctorate degree in the fields of medicine, communication
sciences and disorders, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and
education.
Bachelor's
degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, biology,
physics, math, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related
field is required. Prior research experience in developmental
psychology or neuroimaging labs is desired. Proficiency in programming
languages (e.g. MATLAB, Python, or BASH) is strongly preferred. The
candidate must be self-motivated, mature, and able to interact with
children and families.
The
position offers excellent benefits (including dental and vision) and a dynamic
and exciting working environment. A review of applications will begin
on 15 March 2017, and the position will remain open until filled. The
expected start date for the position is Fall 2017 (August or
September).
Materials:
Please submit a CV, cover letter, unofficial transcript, and contact
information of three references sent to Dr. Zhenghan Qi, at zqi@udel.edu.
The International School
of Advanced Studies (SISSA) and The Center for
Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC)
Post-Doctoral
Position
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position on
language processing in blind individuals. The position is in
the context of a joint research project between the International School of Advanced Studies
(SISSA) in Trieste and the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) in
Trento (Italy). The project is funded by a PRIN grant from
the Italian Ministry of Education and Research (MIUR). The
project is dedicated to investigate the neural circuits
involved in semantic processes and their plasticity,
comparing sighted and blind individuals using MEG and fMRI.
The project is coordinated by Davide Crepaldi [www.davidecrepaldi.net] and
Olivier Collignon [https://sites.google.com/site/collignonlab/home].
SISSA and the University of Trento are ranked
among the top research universities in Italy, and they both
offer a friendly international environment with
state-of-the-art research tools, including MRI, EEG, MEG,
TMS, eye tracking, motion tracking, and access
to neuropsychological patients. English is the official
language at both institutions, where a large portion of
the faculty, post-docs and students come from a wide range of
countries. Moreover, both Trieste e the Trentino region are
consistently at the top levels in Italy for quality of
life, with fantastic nature (the Dolomite, lake Garda,
the Triestinian Karst) and a vibrant cultural environment
(Trento film festival, Christmas markets, la Barcolana,
Trieste jazz festival).
The ideal candidate has experience
with electrophysiology (EEG/MEG) and/or fMRI research.
Programming skills, as well as interest in advanced
neuroimaging methods (brain connectivity, pattern recognition,
machine learning), will be highly valued. Experience
in language research and/or research with special populations
is a plus but not a necessity. We are seeking for
candidates with clear potential for publication in
high-impact neuroscience/experimental psychology journals,
attention to details, and good attitude towards
teamwork. Knowledge of Italian language is a bonus
but not required. Since the work will mostly involve
testing blind people with neuroimaging techniques, the post
holder will spend most of her/his time at CIMeC (University
of Trento).
The commitment is for up to three years (1+2), with
a competitive European-level salary, depending
upon qualifications and experience.
The ideal starting date would be around April-May
2017, but is negotiable, and applications will be considered
until mid March.
Applications including a CV and the names and
contact details of two referees should be sent to: davide.crepaldi@sissa.it, and/or olivier.collignon@unitn.it. Informal inquiries are most welcome.
University of Connecticut
Technical
Director of the Brain Imaging Research Center
The University of Connecticut invites applications for the position of
Research Assistant III/Research Associate I (Technical Director of the
Brain Imaging Research Center) in UConn's Brain Imaging Research
Center. This is a full-time position. The primary focus of the
center is cognitive neuroscience research using functional MRI. The
Technical Director will be responsible for the development and
maintenance of the Center's scientific and information technology and
will contribute to the Center's day-to-day operation. Rank and
salary will be commensurate with candidate's degree and experience.
To
Apply: Interested applicants should view the full ad and
qualifications at www.jobs.uconn.edu. Complete application instructions are provided there.
Please submit inquiries to Jay Rueckl, Ph.D., Chair of Search #2017355,
Department of Psychological Sciences, U-1020, 406 Babbidge Road,
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-1020 (or emailed to BIRC@UConn.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and
will continue until the search is closed. The University of
Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.
Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (BCBL)
Research
Fellow Position
RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION at the BCBL- Basque Center on
Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu (Center of excellence
Severo Ochoa)
The
Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque
Country, Spain) offers research fellow positions in three main broad
areas or research:
(1)-Language,
reading and developmental disorders: How language acquisition,
comprehension, production, and reading take place in the human brain.
Special attention will be paid to language disorders and the
development of computerized tools for their early diagnosis and
treatment.
(2)-Multilingualism
and second language learning: The cognitive and brain mechanisms of
language acquisition and processing in a second language, taking into
consideration the age of acquisition, proficiency and usage. Special
attention will be paid to multilingualism within the school system and
to the development of new educational technologies for second language
learning.
(3)-
Neurodegeneration, brain damage and healthy aging: Language and
Cognition: Early cognitive and brain markers related to language for
neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer, Parkinson); neural plasticity
and language functions through brain stimulation in the awake patient
during surgical brain operations; developing of computerized diagnostic
and training tools for aphasic patients and neurodegenerative diseases.
The
Center promotes a rich research environment without substantial
teaching obligations. It provides access to the most advanced
behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including 3 Tesla MRI, a
whole-head MEG system, four ERP labs, a NIRS lab, a baby lab including
an eyetracker, two eyetracking labs, and several well-equipped
behavioral labs. There are excellent technical support staff and
research personnel (PhD and postdoctoral students).
We
are looking for cognitive neuroscientists or experimental psychologists
with a background in psycholinguistics and/or neighboring cognitive
neuroscience areas, computational modelers, and physicists and/or
engineers with fMRI/MEG expertise.
These
five year Fellowships are directed to promising young researchers; they
are intended to offer a track towards a PI role and independent
research. The selected Fellows should be able to acquire the necessary
skills for a research leader role. Ikerbasque is committed to offer a
long-term career to the research community.
The
applicants must have their PhD completed between 1/1/2006 and
31/12/2014.
Applications
from women are especially welcomed. The eligibility period will be
extended under special circumstances such as maternity.
Deadline:
March 30th, 2017.
For
further information about the fellowships, please contact the Director
of BCBL, Manuel Carreiras (info@bcbl.eu)
University of Connecticut
Associate
Director of MRI Operations
The University of Connecticut invites applications for the position of
Associate Director of MRI Operations. This full-time, renewable,
11-month, non tenure-track appointment is for an assistant research
professor. UConn's Brain Imaging Research Center is a 3200 square foot
research facility housing a Siemens Prisma 3 Tesla scanner.The primary
focus of the center is cognitive neuroscience research using functional
MRI. The Associate Director, under the supervision of the BIRC
Director, oversees, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the MRI
imaging functions, including data acquisition, processing and
analysis. The AD provides scientific and technical expertise to
Center users and is responsible for day-to-day Center operations.
The minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. or M.D. in
cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering,
medical physics, physics or related field and significant prior
functional MRI experience. Preferred qualifications include the
flexibility and expertise to (1) support research across a variety of
content areas and (2) implement advances and new approaches in
neuroimaging data collection and analysis. Please visit the
University's Husky Hire applicant system for the detailed version of
qualifications.
The
anticipated start date is March 1, 2017, but is negotiable.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested applicants should view the full ad and qualifications
at jobs.uconn.edu. Complete application instructions are
provided there. Inquiries can be addressed to Jay Rueckl, Chair
of Search #2017320, Department of Psychological Sciences,, U-1020, 406
Babbidge Road, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-1020 (or
emailed to BIRC@UConn.edu). Applications are preferred by February 1;
however, the position will remain open until filled. The
University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.
University of Pittsburgh Departments of Neurosurgery and
Psychology
Job
Title:
Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Position in Basal
Ganglia-Cortical Coding of Speech
Two
postdoctoral positions are available in the University of Pittsburgh
Departments of Neurosurgery and Psychology. The research involves the
use of invasive deep brain electrical recording and stimulation in
patients with Parkinson's disease to study subcortical contributions to
speech production. One of the Postdoctoral Associates will work closely
with a mentorship team led by Dr. Mark Richardson and the other will
work closely with a mentorship team led by Julie Fiez. Support for this
position comes from a recently awarded BRAIN Initiative grant (Research
Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating
Technologies in the Human Brain, U01), for which Dr. Richardson is the
PI. Other co-Investigators include Tom Mitchell and Lori Holt (CMU),
Diane Litman, Rob Turner, Sue Shaiman and Mike Dickey (Pitt), Stan
Anderson and Nathan Crone (JHU).
A
major strength of this project is the complimentary nature of
extensive, multi-disciplinary expertise from team members at the
University of Pittsburgh, Johns Hopkins University and Carnegie Mellon
University (Tom Mitchell, Machine Learning). This combined expertise
allows us to employ a novel combination of classical analytic methods
and more recent machine learning methods for supervised and exploratory
analyses to document the neural dynamics of basal ganglia and cortical
activity during speech production.
Assume
an integrated role in all aspects of 1) administration of behavioral
protocols, 2) intraoperative speech data collection, with advisory role
for pre- and post-surgical data collection, 3) data analysis performed
independently, including application of speech processing and machine
learning algorithms to analyzed collected data, and 4) manuscript and
grant writing.
Ph.D.
in computer science, linguistics, psychology, neuroscience,
communication science, engineering, bioengineering, or equivalent;
previous research experience in computational neuroscience,
neurolinguistics, or speech-language processing desired, along with
expertise in MATLAB, acoustic signal processing and behavioral studies
of human speech.
Interested
Candidates please send a Cover Letter and CV to Corrie Durisko at cgaglia@pitt.edu.
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Basque Center of Applied Mathematics (BCAM) and
Basque Center on Brain Cognition and Language (BCBL)
PhD
Student Position
Applications
are invited for a 4-year full-time multidisciplinar PhD
Studentship in Data Analysis for Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging
in a collaborative project between the BCAM and the BCBL.
The
focus will be on refinement and development of multivariate pattern
analyses techniques and machine learning classification
approaches to study human brain function using fMRI data from different
cognitive tasks involving multi-class semantic categorization and
learning of statistical regularities and the associated
timecourses. Applicants should have an honours and a Masters
degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or another
relevant area, and have a strong interest in brain and cognitive
sciences.
Strong
computational skills (preferable R and Python) are fundamental.
Experience with functional MRI is not a requirement, but the candidate
should demonstrate the willingness to learn it.
Deadline:
May 30th, 2017 15:00 CET (UTC+1)
Language Neuroscience Lab, Vanderbilt University
A postdoctoral position is available in the Language
Neuroscience Laboratory (PI: Stephen M.
Wilson, Ph.D.) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville,
Tennessee.
The successful applicant will play a key role on
NIH-funded research projects investigating the functional
reorganization of language processing in individuals with post-stroke
aphasia.
A Ph.D. is required in a relevant field, such as
Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or Speech, Language, and Hearing
Sciences. The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting
neuroimaging studies related to speech or language. A record of
research productivity is highly desirable. Programming skills are also
desirable.
Research in the Language Neuroscience Laboratory is
focused on investigating the neural basis of language function,
understanding how language breaks down in patients with different kinds
of aphasia, and identifying patterns of neuroplasticity that can
support recovery over time. Our approach combines multimodal
neuroimaging with quantitative assessments of language function. Our
work is supported by the National
Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
Vanderbilt
University provides an
excellent environment for our research program. The Vanderbilt
University Institute of Imaging Science (director: John Gore, Ph.D.) is a state-of-the-art
facility with two 3T scanners and one 7T scanner, and there are
numerous investigators at Vanderbilt carrying out innovative cognitive
neuroscience research. The Department of
Hearing and Speech Sciences offers top-ranked graduate education in Speech-Language Pathology
and Audiology, and provides clinical care to thousands of individuals
with communication disorders. We work closely with colleagues at
the Vanderbilt
Stroke Center (director: Howard
Kirshner, M.D.), which sees over a thousand patients each year, and
the Pi Beta Phi
Rehabilitation Institute (director: Michael
de Riesthal, CCC-SLP, Ph.D.). The successful candidate will have
opportunities to collaborate with an outstanding group of scientists
and clinicians, and to build an independent research program.
Nashville is often rated one of the best places to live and work in the USA, thanks to its vibrant
economy, reasonable cost of living, educational opportunities,
friendliness, diversity, and renowned live music scene.
Salary will be commensurate with experience, and will be
consistent with NIH NRSA
stipends. The start date is
flexible, and the position is open until filled.
To
apply, please send a letter of interest, a CV, up to three
representative publications, and contact information for two
references, to Stephen M. Wilson <stephen.m.wilson@vanderbilt.edu>.
The Modulation of Language Networks Group at the
Department of Neuropsychology / MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain
Sciences, Leipzig
The
Modulation of Language Networks Group at the Department of
Neuropsychology / MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig,
Germany is offering a PhD position for 3 years in a DFG-funded project
entitled:
"Investigating the right and left temporo-parietal junction by
system plasticity after virtual lesions"
In
an innovative combination of experimental and computational approaches,
we will investigate the poorly understood difference between the left
and right temporo-parietal junctions with its functional relation to
the default mode network across a diverse set of psychological tasks
(attention, social cognition and language). We will capitalize on
data-driven methods that learn network patterns caused by temporary
functional disruption of specific regions with a minimum of a-priori
assumptions. The project is a joint endeavour between the Department of
Neuropsychology at the MPI-CBS Leipzig, and the Department of
Psychiatry of the RWTH Aachen University (Prof. Dr. Dr. Danilo Bzdok).
- What you would work on: You will employ
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to address the functional
relevance of the temporo-parietal junction across different
domains. Plasticity-inducing TMS will be combined with functional
neuroimaging to investigate short-term reorganization and changes
in effective connectivity in different cognitive networks.
- What we expect: The candidate must hold a
master's degree (or equivalent) in psychology, neuroscience, or a
related field. She/he is expected to be a talented, enthusiastic,
willing-to-learn researcher. The successful candidate will have a
profound background in experimental psychology, solid programming
skills, and experience in acquisition and analysis of
neuroscientific data.
- What we provide: The project is conducted at
the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, an internationally leading center for
cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7.0 T MRI
scanner, several 3.0 T MRIs, a 306-channels MEG, several TMS
laboratories, tDCS, and several EEG systems. All facilities are
supported by experienced IT and physics staff. PhD students will
have the opportunity to join the International Max-Planck Research
School. The PhD student will be integrated in the international
and interdisciplinary team of the Modulation of language networks
group under the supervision of Dr. Gesa Hartwigsen.
Starting
date is May 1st, 2017 or later. Salary is based on the funding
guidelines of the Max Planck Society. The Max Planck society is
committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in
its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified
individuals.
Please
use for applications our online system at http://www.cbs.mpg.de/vacancies (subject heading is "PhD 07/17") The deadline
for application submission is April 30th, 2017. Position will be filled
at the earliest opportunity.
The
application should include the following documents (in a single
PDF-file):
-Cover
letter describing personal qualifications and research interests
-Contact
details of two personal references
Treatment
of Underlying Forms (TUF) was developed for use with individuals with
agrammatic aphasia, a type of aphasia characterized by production of
short, grammatically impoverished utterances, with frequent
word-finding pauses.TUF focuses on non-canonical sentence structures and
incorporates training for both sentence production and comprehension.
Importantly, treatment is based on the premise that training
underlying, abstract properties of language facilitates generalization
to untrained structures with similar linguistic properties, especially
those of lesser linguistic complexity.
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 Symposia, Conferences
and Workshops
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Embodied and Situated Language Processing
Conference
We have the pleasure to announce that the 10th
Anniversary edition of the "Embodied and Situated
Language Processing Conference" will be held in Moscow
on September 10-12, 2017. Abstract submission deadline is
March 15. More details can be found at https://www.hse.ru/cdm-centre/eslp/
The general topic of this Anniversary edition of ESLP is
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Embodied and Situated Cognition. ESLP
2017 will showcase new theoretical and empirical research by
individuals and groups who transcend traditional research fields' boundaries
and combine research methodologies in their investigations of the
embodied and situated nature of linguistic and conceptual knowledge,
and processing.
We
will have the pleasure to welcome the following confirmed keynote
speakers:
Michael
Arbib, University of Southern California, USA
Lawrence
Barsalou, University of Glasgow, UK
Lera
Boroditsky, UC San Diego, USA
Luciano
Fadiga, University of Ferrara, Italy
Pia
Knoeferle, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany
Join us in Facebook: @eslp2017
WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR SUBMISSION AND TO WELCOMING YOU
IN MOSCOW!
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AFNI Bootcamp at Vanderbilt University
Website
Registration will be available beginning on February 1st, 2017, and
remain open until capacity is reached. Registration is open to everyone
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register at www.afnibootcamp.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Del Tufo (Stephanie.del.tufo@vanderbilt.edu) for more information.
Call for Papers: Workshop on Bi-/Multilingualism and the
Declining Brain: Current evidence and future directions
The Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism
(CeLM) at the University of Reading is now inviting submissions for a
day workshop titled:
"Bi-/Multilingualism and the Declining
Brain: Current evidence and future directions"
This event will look into contemporary
suggestions about the neuroprotective effects of bi-/multilingualism
against brain decline in clinical populations. It will bring together
early career and established researchers in the fields of second
language acquisition and cognitive/clinical neuroscience, and will
comprise a state-of-the-art snapshot in the field, as well as discuss
potential future directions for research.
We invite submissions from researchers working
in all fields of bi-/multilingualism and brain degeneration, looking at
young or older populations, with cross-sectional or longitudinal
designs, and with behavioural, brain imaging and/or brain stimulation
techniques. Submissions focusing on bi-/multilingual populations with
major neurological diseases, such as, Parkinson's, Huntington's,
Alzheimer's and Multiple Sclerosis are particularly encouraged.
This free event is part of the Centre for
Literacy and Multilingualism (CeLM) 2017 week, and is co-funded by the
Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism (CeLM), the Centre for
Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN), and the European
Second Language Association (EuroSLA).
For full details, visit the workshop webpage
here: https://christoslab.wordpress.com/bilingual_brain/
Keynote speakers:
-Dr
Thomas Bak, University of Edinburgh
-Dr
Aileen Ho, University of Reading
Discussant:
Professor
David Green, University College London
Abstract
submission information: The submission of presentation proposals opens on
Monday 30th January and closes on Tuesday 28th February 2017 at
midnight (GMT).
Types of
presentations: Both oral and poster presentations are
invited. Two presentations will be exclusively reserved for early
career researchers (e.g. graduate students or researchers up to 5 years
post PhD). Those interested in being considered for an early career
researcher presentation should specify it as part of their
submission.
- Length of abstracts: paper or poster (max. 300
words, excluding references)
- Length of presentations: 20 min. and 10 min.
for discussion
- Poster format: Portrait, A1 max.
For
informal enquiries please use this form:
The
Bi-/Multilingualism and the Declining Brain: Current evidence and
future directions will be held from 21-Jun-2017 to 21-Jun-2017.
Abstract
Submission Information:
Abstracts can be submitted from 27-Jan-2017 until 28-Feb-2017
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2017 Kavli Summer Institute in Cognitive Neuroscience
We are pleased to announce that applications to the 2017
Kavli Summer Institute in Cognitive Neuroscience are now being
accepted.
Of
particular interest to this group may be Week 1.
Week 1: Computational Perspectives on Language Prediction in the Brain
Course Directors: Gina Kuperberg, Tufts University and Massachusetts
General Hospital & Florian Jaeger, University of Rochester
For tentative program, see http://sicn.cmb.ucdavis.edu/week-1-2017
Week 2: Computational Perspectives on the Brain in Psychiatric and
Neurological Disorders
Course Directors: Ray Dolan & Robb Rutledge, University College,
London
Please see the website for instructions and for detailed information on
the structure of the two-week program and how to apply: http://sicn.cmb.ucdavis.edu/
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: The 2017 application deadline will be
February 10, 2017, 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8).
*Letters of recommendation for applications complete by this deadline
may arrive up to ONE week later.
Biological and Environmental Factors that Impact
Multilingualism
One-Day,
Post Cognitive Neuroscience Society Symposium
Wednesday
March 29th, 2017, Registration 7:30am; Talks 8am-5pm
Genentech
Hall, Byers Auditorium, UCSF Mission Bay
600
16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158
Cross-linguistic
and cross-cultural studies of language and literacy are situated in a
background of both language-specific and language-independent
variability, the contributions of which are of interest from both a
methodological perspective and in terms of understanding the
relationship between biological and linguistic variability. This
symposium will discuss endogenous and exogenous sources of variability
relevant to cross-linguistic and cross-cultural studies of language and
literacy. At the endogenous level, we will discuss the impact of
cognitive model selection and hierarchical neural oscillations on
language processing, and links between music and language. At the
exogenous level, we will discuss how variability in language exposure
and environmental factors (e.g. socioeconomic status [SES],
environmental exposures). We also examine the challenges inherent in
quantifying and predicting language capacity across diverse groups.
Each
keynote talk will be paired with one of our cross-linguistic
/multiliteracy experts who will present and lead an integrative
discussion of current research directions and how these can inform
future studies with the overall goal of developing an agenda for future
comparative research on language and literacy development, universality
and language disorders that takes these sources of variability into
account.
Environment
- Brenda Eskenazi (UC Berkeley)
Cognitive
Models - Michael C. Frank (Stanford)
Music
and Language - Aniruddh Patel (Tufts)
Linguistic
Background - Elizabeth Peña (UT Austin)
Systems
- David Poeppel (NYU/MPIAE)
OTHER
SPEAKERS & DISCUSSANTS
Blair
Armstrong (U Toronto), Manuel Carreiras (BCBL), Ram Frost (Hebrew), Ken
Pugh (Haskins), Jay Rueckl (U Conn), Nandini Singh (NBRC), Denise Wu
(NCU)
Fumiko
Hoeft (UCSF), Roeland Hancock (UCSF), and Jason Zevin (USC)
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The Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language
(BCBL)
International
Conference on Interdisciplinary Advances in Statistical Learning
We are pleased to announce the International Conference on
Interdisciplinary Advances in Statistical Learning, which
will take place in Bilbao, Spain June 28-30, 2017.
The
conference will discuss statistical learning and its underlying
mechanisms from behaviour to neuroscience, in various domains such as
language, music, vision, and audition, with data from adult
participants, development, individual differences, computational
modeling, and non-human species.
The
conference will include invited speakers, regular talks, panel
discussions, and poster sessions.
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Jenny Saffran, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Sharon Thompson-Schill, University of Pennsylvania
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Simon Kirby, University of Edinburgh
- Michael C. Frank, Stanford University
For
further information please visit
We
look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Manuel
Carreiras, Ram Frost, Blair Armstrong and Pello
Salaburu
IMPORTANT
DATES TO REMEMBER:
-Notification
of abstract acceptance:
-Early
registration deadline:
April
10th, 2017. (Will open soon)
-Online
registration deadline:
May
14th, 2017. (Will open soon)
-Conference
dates:
June
28-30, 2017.
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International Morphological Processing Conference
We
are pleased to inform you that the 2017 edition of the International
Morphological Processing Conference will be held in Trieste, Italy, at
the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) on June
22-24.
The core highlight will be a joint effort by MoProc founders and first
organisers, Ram Frost and Jonathan Grainger, on the past
and future of our discipline, moderated by Kathy Rastle.
In addition to this, we'll have a number of symposia, covering the
entire range of disciplines through which we're trying to tackle the
mystery of morphology -- psychology, neuroscience,
linguistics, neuropsychology, and computational modelling. These
will be delivered by bright stars in the morphology sky such as Jon
Andoni Duñabeitia, Na'ama Friedmann, Adam Albright, Jim
Blevins and Petar Milin. Moreover, there will be a special
methodological talk, delivered by Eric Jan Wagenmakers, dedicated
to inference in experimental psychology.
And of course, we'll have the usual host of wonderful contributed
talks, posters, and social events.
Abstracts submission is now open and will be until March the 15th.
For all relevant details and full calendar, please refer to the
conference website that is now online: http://indico.sissa.it/e/moproc2017.
For any question, you can e-mail us at moproc2017@sissa.it
We look forward to meeting you in Trieste next summer!
Davide Crepaldi, Simona Amenta, Marco Marelli and the MoProc2017 team
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THE 3RD
LEARNING AND PLASTICITY MEETING, APRIL 2-5, 2017, ÄKÄSLOMPOLO,
FINLAND
The
Learning and Plasticity (LaP) annual meeting that will be organized for
the third time in April 2017 amongst the fells of the Finnish Lapland!
This cross-disciplinary meeting connects psychological and neuroscience
research on the mechanisms of learning and brain plasticity.
This year our keynote speaker will be Dr. Manuel
Carreiras, the Scientific Director and Ikerbasque Research Professor at
the Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language. The special theme
of the 2017 meeting will be adult language learning/bilingualism that
is reflected in the congress keynote and some symposia. However, as before,
most of the congress program will consist of free papers that reflect
the whole spectrum of learning and plasticity research. In conjunction
to the meeting, there will also be a workshop on the use of the
transcranial direct current stimulation method in research, led by one
of the international experts in this field, Dr. Marcus Meinzer who is
an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland.
Despite of its northern location, the congress site can
be reached e.g. by daily flight connections from Helsinki to the nearby
airport at Kittilä. The congress program runs from afternoon to
evening, enabling one to utilize the excellent possibilities for
various winter sports and other outdoor activities during the long days
in early April. Due to auditorium space and to keep the meeting highly
interactive, the number of participants is limited to 100. Please note
that you should do your travel arrangements in good time as the flights
and the night trains tend to become fully booked due to the number of
tourists coming to enjoy the unique Lappish Spring.
Looking forward to see you in Lapland in April, Matti
Laine, PhD Head of the Organizing Committee Professor, Department of
Psychology, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland
-Abstract
submission by the end of Wednesday (Eastern European Time) February
1st, 2017.
-Congress
registration for an early-bird fee by the end of Wednesday (Eastern
European
Biological and Environmental Factors That Impact
Multilingualism
Wednesday March 29th, 2017, Registration 7:30am; Talks
8am-5pm
Genentech
Hall, Byers Auditorium
Cross-linguistic
and cross-cultural studies of language and literacy are situated in a
background of both language-specific and language-independent
variability, the contributions of which are of interest from both a
methodological perspective and in terms of understanding the
relationship between biological and linguistic variability. This
symposium will discuss endogenous and exogenous sources of variability
relevant to cross-linguistic and cross-cultural studies of language and
literacy. At the endogenous level, we will discuss the impact of
cognitive model selection and hierarchical neural oscillations on
language processing, and links between music and language. At the
exogenous level, we will discuss variability in language exposure and
environmental factors (e.g. socioeconomic status [SES], environmental
exposures). We also examine the challenges inherent in quantifying and
predicting language capacity across diverse groups.
Each
keynote talk will be paired with one of our cross-linguistic
/multiliteracy experts who will present and lead an integrative
discussion of current research directions and how these can inform
future studies with the overall goal of developing an agenda for future
comparative research on language and literacy development, universality
and language disorders that takes these sources of variability into
account.
Environment
- Brenda Eskenazi (UC Berkeley)
Cognitive
Models - Michael C. Frank (Stanford)
Music
and Language - Aniruddh Patel (Tufts)
Linguistic
Background - Elizabeth Peña (UT Austin)
Systems
- David Poeppel (NYU/MPIAE)
OTHER
SPEAKERS & DISCUSSANTS
Blair
Armstrong (U Toronto), Manuel Carreiras (BCBL), Ram Frost (Hebrew),
Nicole Landi (U Conn), Nicola Molinaro (BCBL), Ken Pugh (Haskins), Jay
Rueckl (U Conn), Nandini Singh (NBRC), Denise Wu (NCU)
Fumiko
Hoeft (UCSF), Roeland Hancock (UCSF)
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The Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language
(BCBL)
The
Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language is pleased to announce
the third biennial Workshop on Infant Language Development (WILD). The
overarching goal of WILD is to bring together scientists with different
perspectives and methodological approaches to the study of early
language and cognitive development. The meeting will be held between
June 15th and 17th, 2017 in Bilbao, Spain.
WILD
has been created to highlight recent research on a wide range of topics
within monolingual and bilingual development, including speech
perception and production; word learning; the development of syntax and
morphology; brain mechanisms and first language acquisition; recent
advances in infant brain imaging techniques (i.e., EEG, NIRS); atypical
language development; language and cognition; early bilingualism;
multilingual development; the role of culture in language development;
gestures and non-verbal communication in infants and toddlers.
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Janet Werker, The University of British Columbia
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David Lewkowicz, Northeastern University
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Takao Hensch, Harvard University
For
further information please visit
Manuel
Carreiras, Arthur Samuel, Monika Molnar and Joana Acha
IMPORTANT
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Notification
of abstract acceptance:
Early
registration deadline:
April
23rd, 2017. (Will open soon)
Online
registration deadline:
May
7th 2017. (Will open soon)
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The Bloorview Research Institute
Pursuit Award competition
The Bloorview
Research Institute at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in
Toronto, Canada is proud to host the annual Pursuit Award competition.
The Pursuit Awards recognize PhD students from across
the globe for their outstanding achievements in childhood disability
research. The focus of the student/graduate's research must be in the
area of applied or clinical research and linked to childhood disability.
Finalists are chosen based on significance of research results,
methodologic rigour, empirical content, and impact on childhood
disability care. For complete details go to:
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SNL
2017
The Society for the Neurobiology of Language
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