January 2018  

BlockOneGet Ready for SNL 2018  
in Québec City, Canada! 

Québec City
will mark SNL's 10th anniversary and promises to be an amazing experience. For the first time, the annual meeting will feature three full days of comprehensive scientific programing. In addition to enjoying August in beautiful Québec City, attendees can look forward to cutting-edge research, hearing from top scientists in the field, and as always, some wonderful social events! The highly popular poster slam sessions will be back this year.

Look out for the Call for Submissions, which will be sent out next week, and mark your calendars for SNL 2018, August 16 - 18!


SNL 2018
 August 16-18, 2018   
Québec City, Canada   
 

In This Issue 
 


Upcoming Dates 
 

February 8th 
Call for Submissions

March 2nd 
Registration Opens 

April 18th 
Submissions Close 

August 16th - 18th  
SNL 2018  
 
 

 Job Postings & Announcements
  
 If you have a job posting, general announcement, conference or workshop posting that you would like to include in the SNL Newsletter, 
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JobPostingsJob Postings and Announcements
University of Pennsylvania 
Research Assistant Positions 
 
A full-time Research Assistant position is available in the Thompson-Schill lab at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Psychology beginning June 2018.

Research in the lab focuses on the biological bases of human cognitive systems - perception, memory, language, thought, cognitive control - and the interrelations between them. We investigate these systems by developing and implementing experiments involving a wide-array of methodologies, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), genotyping, and eye-tracking. Our investigations include both typical and atypical (patient) populations. This is an idea position for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in cognitive psychology or neuroscience.

Requires a BS/BA degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or related fields as well as one to two years of research experience. Applicants must have an outstanding academic record, and preference will be given to those with strong quantitative abilities, experience with data analysis, and programming expertise.  Responsibilities include designing and implementing experiments, data analysis, subject recruitment, and some administrative/IT work. A two-year commitment is required.

Questions about the position can be sent to schilllab@gmail.com, and the application can be found here:  https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/34132
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UCSF brainLENS
Postdoc and RA Positions 
 
Our lab (brainlens.org; PI: Fumiko Hoeft) is expanding and hiring postdocs and RAs to start immediately (http://brainlens.org/involvement/employment)!

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: 
  1. Postdoctoral Scholar (for a computational neuroimaging / neurolinguistics project): http://brainlens.org/images/Ad_Spring2018_Postdoc.pdf
  2. Neuroscience & Education Research Assistant (to build and run a Brain-Mobile EEG lab in a school): 
    http://brainlens.org/images/Ad_brainmobileRA.pdf
  3. brainLENS Lab Research Assistant (for project management and data analysis): 
    http://brainlens.org/images/Ad_Spring2018_FullTimeRA.pdf
  4. Volunteer Research Assistants
    http://brainlens.org/images/Ad_VolunteerRA.pdf
This information as well as other available part-time/volunteer positions can be found in http://brainlens.org/involvement/employment
 
Please direct any questions to brainlens@ucsf.edu.
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Human Communication Research Group--Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences 
PhD and Postdoctoral Positions 
 
Several researcher positions (Postdocs and PhD students) are available at the Human Communication Research Group, led by Katharina von Kriegstein. The group is currently based at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig (MPI CBS; http://www.cbs.mpg.de/independent-research-groups/human-communication ) and will transfer to the Psychology Faculty of the TU Dresden in 2018.

The positions are funded by the ERC consolidator grant SENSOCOM. The aim of the SENSOCOM project is to investigate the role of auditory and visual subcortical sensory structures in analysing human communication signals and to specify how their dysfunction contributes to human communication disorders such as developmental dyslexia and autism spectrum disorders. For examples of our work on these topics see von Kriegstein et al., 2008 Current Biology, Diaz et al., 2012 PNAS; Müller-Axt et al., 2017 Current Biology. The projects include experiments using cognitive neuroscience methods to understand the basic mechanisms of cortico-subcortical interactions as well as development of training programmes that are aimed at creating behavioural intervention programmes for communication deficits (for a brief description see http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/199655_en.html ).

The positions will be based at the TU Dresden. Research will be performed at the Neuroimaging Centre at the TU Dresden ( http://www.nic-tud.de ) and MPI CBS in Leipzig. The centres offer cutting-edge infrastructure with 3-Tesla MRI, 7-Tesla MRI, a Connectom scanner, MRI compatible eye-tracking, several EEG systems, 306-channel MEG, neurostimulation units including neuronavigaton, TMS and tDCS devices. Besides an excellent infrastructure, the centres offer an international and friendly environment with researchers from diverse backgrounds. All experimental facilities are supported by experienced physics and IT staff. For analyses with high computational demands, there is access to high-performance computing clusters.

Candidates should have a strong interest in perceptual aspects of human communication and experience with experimental methods of cognitive neuroscience, such as psychophysics, functional or structural MRI, TMS, diffusion-weighted imaging, brainstem recordings or EEG/MEG. Experience with clinical populations (e.g. developmental dyslexia) would be an asset but is not essential. PhD student candidates must have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in neuroscience, clinical linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, biology, or a related field. Postdoc candidates must have a PhD in similar fields and should be able to demonstrate a consistently outstanding academic record, including publications.

The position starting date is flexible. Initially for two (postdocs) or three (PhD) years, the positions offer the possibility of an extension. Remuneration depends on experience and is based on regulations of the Max Planck Society payscale. MPI CBS is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability. PhD students will have the opportunity to participate in the TU Dresden graduate academy (https://tu-dresden.de/ga?set_language=en). TU Dresden is one of eleven German Universities of Excellence and offers an interdisciplinary scientific environment.

To apply, please submit a CV, contact information of two references, a brief personal statement describing your qualifications and future research interests, copies of up to two of your publications. Please submit your application via our online system at http://www.cbs.mpg.de/vacancies (using subject heading "ERC 01/18"). The deadline for application submission is 15st February 2018. Contact for informal enquiries regarding the post: Prof. Dr. Katharina von Kriegstein (katharina.von_kriegstein@tu-dresden.de)
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Pennsylvania State University--Center for Healthy Aging 
Postdoctoral Position with the Pathways T32 Training Program
 
The Pennsylvania State University's Center for Healthy Aging (http://healthyaging.psu.edu/) offers postdoctoral training through the Pathways T32 Training Program.  The goal of this NIA-funded program is to train the next generation of scientists in psychosocial determinants and biological pathways that underlie healthy and unhealthy aging.  All fellows take part in a regular seminar and coursework; participate in professional development activities; and have the opportunity to take courses in innovative research methods. This program brings together faculty from Human Development and Family Studies, Biobehavioral Health, Kinesiology, and Psychology to create a comprehensive mentorship program.  The resource-rich environment provided by the Center for Healthy Aging allows fellows to be integrated into active and ongoing interdisciplinary research projects and learn advanced methods to study biopsychosocial processes in the laboratory as well as everyday life.  
 
Eligible applicants are those with a Ph.D. in the behavioral or biological sciences, or who can reasonably be expected to complete a Ph.D. before they would start the training program.  Each candidate must evidence interest and commitment to a research career focused on adulthood and aging.  This program requires a commitment of 2 years with salary and benefits consistent with those for NIH postdoctoral fellows.  Candidates must be citizens or noncitizen nationals of the U.S. or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment.  Appointments will begin between May and September, 2018.  
 
Applicants should consult the website for information about the program and potential Faculty Mentors (https://sites.psu.edu/healthyagingpathways/) and submit electronically the following materials:  a current CV, and a statement of interests that includes specification of a primary mentor and one or more potential secondary mentors outside of their area of expertise (i.e., biological or behavioral science).  Additional materials may be requested from applicants, including graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation.  Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/76272 
 
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Stanford University 
Assistant Professor 
 
The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University seeks a physician, research psychologist or other PhD to join the Division as an Assistant Professor in the University Tenure Line, Medical Center Line, or Non-Tenure Research Line to develop a basic, clinical, or translational research program in neuroscience that relates to Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.
  • The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching.
  • The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the Medical Center Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.
  • The major criterion for appointment for faculty in the Non-Tenure Line (Research) is evidence of high-level performance as a researcher for whose special knowledge a programmatic need exists. 
  • The successful applicant should have an MD or PhD and evidence of a clear research program focused in clinical or translational research in neuroscience.
  • The preferred area of research is developmental or cognitive neuroscience. We will give preference to candidates who have applied neuroscience methods, such as structural or functional neuroimaging, to the study of children, or children with or at high risk for neurodevelopmental or neurobehavioral disorders.
  • The emphasis for the position is developing a research program that integrates neurobiology, behavioral science, and clinical practice.
  • It is essential that the successful candidate have a track record or demonstrates potential for successful research funding and publications.
  • The opportunities for collaboration with clinicians and scientists throughout the University will assure that the individual contributes to the reputation and leadership of developmental-behavioral pediatrics and developmental neuroscience at the university and nationally. We anticipate that the candidate will build collaborative relationships with other divisions within Pediatrics or departments, such as neonatology, child neurology, psychiatry, or genetics.
  • We expect the successful candidate to train graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, clinical fellows, residents, medical students or undergraduates in developmental neuroscience. The successful candidate will participate in teaching basic research methods and statistics within the division and department.
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and accepted until the position is filled.
 
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.
 
Submit CV, a brief letter and the names of three references to:
Suzan Carmichael PhD, Search Committee Chair,
1265 Welch Road, Mail Code 5415 Stanford CA 94305
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Baylor College of Medicine 
Patient Coordinator Research Position

The Schnur laboratory at the Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a motivated, highly organized, and resourceful individual to recruit and assess acute stroke patients in a hospital setting and to test healthy and impaired language speakers as part of the NIH project "Language and Neural Recovery from Stroke". The position is a full-time paid position starting in Spring or Summer 2018.

Our laboratory enrolls participants in the acute phase of stroke for behavioral testing and neuroimaging from the three Houston Texas Medical Center's comprehensive stroke centers. The goal of the project is to understand the neural and cognitive systems which contribute to recovery of language in the year following stroke. This position will train you to administer detailed behavioral examinations of language and memory to brain-damaged patients. Beyond recruiting and testing participants, the position will also involve other facets of research including organizing and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data and developing stimulus materials in a series of experiments using various research methodologies. We enjoy collaborations with research groups in Houston as well as nationally and internationally. Our laboratory is in the center of Houston, a 10-minute walk to patient recruitment sites in the Texas Medical Center, 1-minute from our Center for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CAMRI; https://www.bcm.edu/research/centers/advanced-mr-imaging), and a 5-minute walk to the Houston METRO Rail. At CAMRI, we collect quantitative and functional neuroimaging from patients and neurotypical controls on the state-of-the art 3T Siemens Prisma scanner.

Required: Previous academic experience in linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, or speech, language, and hearing sciences, a completed B.A./B.S. (or higher) degree, a strong academic background, and a two-year commitment.

Informal inquiries can be made to Tatiana Schnur (tschnur@bcm.edu). In addition, please email the below materials to schnurlab@gmail.com with the subject line: BCM patient coordinator.

·       a one page cover letter (include why the position is of interest and your career goals)
·       resume
·       unofficial transcript
·       the name and email addresses of two references

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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University of Delaware
PhD Positions        

The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at the University of Delaware is accepting graduate applicants with interests in the neural and cognitive mechanisms of language processing, language acquisition, literacy development and developmental disorders of language.
 
Faculty actively recruiting graduate students include:
 
This group uses state-of-art behavioral and neuroimaging methods, including eye-tracking, EEG/ERP,  fNIRS, and MRI/fMRI. There are rich collaborations with researchers in allied fields including the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and the Graduate Program of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
 
Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University (with very high research activity, a designation accorded to fewer than 3% of degree-granting institutions in the U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $200 million. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 17,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students.
 
The application deadline for Fall 2018 admission is Feb 1. Applicants can go to the following website for more information:
National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia   
Post-Doctoral Position 

The Neurolinguistics Laboratory at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow, Russia) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the field of Neurobiology of Language. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, Dr. Olga Dragoy, and its Academic Supervisors Drs. Roelien Bastiaanse and Nina Dronkers.
 
Research topics
Participants are encouraged to pursue their own research in parallel with working on research projects of the Neurolinguistics Laboratory in the broad areas of:
- Normal neural bases of language processing,
- Language acquisition, 
- Language disorders. 
 
The Lab offers access to various healthy (children, young and aging adults, bilingual speakers) and clinical populations (including patients with aphasia, epilepsy, and brain tumors) and equipment (126-channel scalp EEG, intracranial EEG, 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners, high-speed eye-tracker, TMS, tDCS and tACS), available at HSE or through clinical partners. 
 
Requirements
- A PhD degree; 
- A strong background in at least one of the following methods: EEG (ERPs, ECoG), structural and functional MRI (DTI, VBM, VLSM), computational modeling; 
- Note that knowledge of Russian is an asset but not required.
 
How to apply
Please see the position announcement for more details on the application procedure. The application deadline is February 15, 2018. Appointments will be normally made for one year, with a possibility of extension. For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Olga Dragoy (odragoy@hse.ru).
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University of York 
Research Fellowships  

The Centre for Future Health (CFH) at the University of York, UK is advertising five early career research fellowships starting on 1 October 2018 for a fixed term of two years. The scheme offers a salary in the range of £38,832 - £47,722 a year plus a generous support allowance of up to £100k. The opportunity is open to individuals with a PhD or equivalent qualification in the area of health from across the sciences, social sciences and the arts and humanities and those with interdisciplinary interests are especially encouraged to apply. Those who have had a career break (because of family commitments, ill health or to take on work outside of research) and wish now to re-establish their research career are also invited to apply.
 
Candidates are required to seek the support of at least one academic mentor and the Head of Department. The Department of Psychology at York has a good track-record of hosting fellowships linked to language and memory -- e.g., projects on aphasia and memory consolidation. Potential mentors can be found here: https://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/academicstaff/
   
Successful candidates will be expected to pursue an independent programme of innovative research and, within the time-frame of the Fellowship and with the support of an elected mentor(s), to apply for a prestigious externally-funded intermediate fellowship to continue their research career at the University. The position is open to non-EU applicants so long as they would be able to obtain the necessary VISA permissions to be in post by 1 October 2018. Exceptionally it may be possible to provide some additional funding to extend the contract for a third year depending on the progress of the individual and the support of the host department.  
 
 The vacancy is now live on the HR website at:
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Harvard Medical School 
Postdoctoral Fellow Positions     

The Dystonia and Speech Motor Control Laboratory at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital (masseyeandear.org/simonyanlab) has several open postdoctoral fellow positions to study normal and diseased organization of large-scale networks controlling highly skilled motor behaviors. We employ multi-modal neuroimaging methodologies, including task-production, resting-state and pharmacological fMRI, high-resolution structural MRI, diffusion weighted imaging, and direct intracranial EEG, to examine brain functional, effective and structural connectivity in healthy individuals and patients with neurological disorders - dystonia and epilepsy. Our analytic approaches include, but are not limited to, graph theoretical analysis of large-scale neural networks, the application of novel machine learning algorithms for diagnostic and predictive classification of neurological disorders, and neural population modeling. In addition, we are examining the interplay between imaging, behavioral and genetics factors that contribute to the pathophysiology of neurological disorders.

The postdoctoral fellow will function as part of a multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, geneticists, neurologists and laryngologists at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital and in collaboration with neurosurgeons at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Responsibilities will include the conduct of all aspects of the research protocol, such as the development, modification and execution of data analysis, preparation of publications and scientific presentations, dissemination of the results through peer-reviewed scientific journals and at the major national and international meetings, and mentoring the junior staff. Excellent opportunities exist for
various scientific interactions and collaborations with experts in the fields of neuroscience, movement disorders, and genetics as well as for participation in the extensive programs of seminars, symposia, and other relevant meetings within Harvard Medical School.

The postdoctoral fellow may work on one or more projects.

Dystonia
(I) Machine learning for identification and validation of neuroimaging and genetic markers of dystonia and the prediction of risk for dystonia development.
(II) Graph theoretical analysis, machine learning and pharmacogenomics for identification of primary mechanistic markers of action of a novel oral medication in patients with dystonia.
(III) Abnormalities of brain activation and neural networks across different forms of task-specific focal dystonia using a combination of structural and functional neuroimaging techniques, genetic analysis, and behavioral neurotesting.
 
Epilepsy
(I) Graph theoretical analysis of high-resolution intracranial EEG data for identification of the topology of large-scale neural connectivity in epilepsy and the development of neural markers for prediction of epileptic seizures.
 
Normal speech production
(I) Development and implementation of large-scale neural population models incorporating neurotransmission for simulation and prediction of brain activity during speech production.
 
 
Qualifications and Skills
  • PhD in neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, bioengineering, or related fields
  • Exceptionally strong computational and biostatistical skills to implement and integrate the analysis of multi-dimensional imaging, clinical and/or genetic datasets
  • Solid experience in Python, MATLAB, and C
  • Strong experience in algorithmic design, mathematical models (primarily stochastic differential equation systems), and analysis and integration of dynamic systems
  • Independent, self-motivated with a proven track record of productive research
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with multiple investigators
  • Strong publication record and excellent academic credentials 
 
Position Duration
Full-time, 1-year initial contract, renewable annually contingent upon performance.
 
Salary
Commensurate with experience according to the Mass Eye and Ear Policies and Procedures.
 
Deadline
The positions are available immediately and applications are considered on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled.
 
How to Apply
The application should be sent to Dr. Kristina Simonyan at Kristina_Simonyan@meei.harvard.edu and should include the candidate's CV with the list of publications, a statement of interest in the position, and the names and contact information of at least three professional referees. The candidate may also apply for job via the link
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11th International Conference on the Mental Lexicon 
September 25 - 28, 2018 

We are pleased to announce the 11th International Conference on the Mental Lexicon to be held in Edmonton, AB, Canada on 
September 25-28th, 2018.  
 
The 11th International Conference on the Mental Lexicon will bring together psycholinguistic, neurolinguistic, and computational research on the representation and processing of words in the mind/brain. The conference encourages a variety of perspectives on lexical representation and processing.
 
The 2018 conference will be held in Edmonton at the Delta Hotel, Edmonton City Centre, Alberta, Canada, where it was first launched in 1998.  As in previous years, we anticipate an excellent selection of high quality research presentations on topics that include, but are not limited to, computational models, neurolinguistics, language processing in development, bilingualism, and typical or atypical populations. There will be two keynote speakers: Mirjam Ernestus and Gabriella Vigliocco. Like the previous meetings, the conference will include both 15-minute platform presentations and poster sessions each day. The deadline for receipt of abstracts is April 13, 2018 - the abstract submission page will open Feb. 15, 2018.  Please consult the Abstract Submission Guidelines on the conference website at <mentallexicon2018.ca>
 
General inquiries can be sent to <mental.lexicon.2018@gmail.com> or contact: Benjamin V. Tucker (bvtucker@ualberta.ca) or Juhani Järvikivi (jarvikiv@ualberta.ca)
Looking forward to seeing you in Edmonton!
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Genetics and Neurobiology of Language 
July 30 - August 5, 2018 

Applications Due April 15
 
Instructors
Simon Fisher, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, The Netherlands
David Poeppel, Max-Planck-Institute, Frankfurt & New York University
Kate Watkins, University of Oxford, UK
 
Why are children able to acquire highly sophisticated language abilities without needing to be taught? What are the neurobiological  and neurophysiological processes that underpin human speech and language, and how do they go awry in developmental and acquired disorders? Which genetic factors contribute to this remarkable suite of human skills, and are there evolutionary precursors that we can study in other species? Can we trace connections between language skills and musicality? This unique CSHL course, in its third iteration, addresses these core questions about the bases and origins of speech and language, through talks, interactive sessions, keynotes and debates, involving leading experts from a range of disciplines. It integrates the state-of-the-art from complementary perspectives, including development, cognitive models, neural basis, gene identification, functional genomics, model systems and comparative/evolutionary studies.
 
2018 Confirmed Speakers
Jonathan Brennan, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Anne Christophe, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris, Frace
Ruth De Diego-Balaguer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona , Spain
Karen Emmorey, San Diego State University
Evelina Fedorenko, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tecumseh Fitch, University of Vienna, Austria
Reyna Gordon, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Erich Jarvis, Rockefeller University
Ellen Lau, University of Maryland
Mairead MacSweeney, University College London
Brad Mahon, University of Rochester
Angela Morgan, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Australia
Dianne Newbury, Oxford Brookes University, UK
Jonathan Peelle, Washington University in Saint Louis
Constance Scharff, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
Sonja Vernes, MPI for Psycholinguistics, Netherlands
 

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IMPRS for Language Sciences Conference  
June 5 - 7, 2018 

The Fourth Annual Learning and Plasticity (LaP) meeting in Finnish Lapland is approaching! This cross-disciplinary meeting connects psychological and neuroscience research on the mechanisms of learning and brain plasticity. It is organized by the Åbo Akademi University, the University of Turku, and the Turku Brain and Mind Center.
 
The confirmed highlights of the meeting include a keynote by Professor Professor Kirk Erickson (University of Pittsburgh, USA) and two symposia:  "Aging Brain and Cognition" organized by Professor Heikki Hämäläinen, University of Turku, Finland) and "Building Cognitive Reserve - Strategies to Promote Brain Plasticity and Healthy Aging" organized by Associate Professor Susanne M. Jaeggi, University of California, Irvine, USA. These highlights reflect the special theme of the 2018 meeting that is ageing. However, as before, most of the congress program will consist of free papers that represent the whole spectrum of learning and plasticity research.
 
Despite of its location above the Polar Circle, the congress site is easy to reach 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 the auditorium space and to keep the meeting highly interactive, the number of participants is limited to 100. Please make your travel arrangements well ahead as the flights and night trains tend to become fully booked due to the increasing 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
 
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Abstract submission by the end of January 31 (Eastern European Time), 2018
Congress registration for an early-bird fee by the end of February 28 (Easter European Time), 2018
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, SEE THE NEW CONGRESS WEBSITE: http://lapmeeting.fi/
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The Fourth Learning and Plasticity Meeting, Äkäslompolo, Finland
April 8 - 11, 2018 

The Fourth Annual Learning and Plasticity (LaP) meeting in Finnish Lapland is approaching! This cross-disciplinary meeting connects psychological and neuroscience research on the mechanisms of learning and brain plasticity. It is organized by the Åbo Akademi University, the University of Turku, and the Turku Brain and Mind Center.
 
The confirmed highlights of the meeting include a keynote by Professor Professor Kirk Erickson (University of Pittsburgh, USA) and two symposia:  "Aging Brain and Cognition" organized by Professor Heikki Hämäläinen, University of Turku, Finland) and "Building Cognitive Reserve - Strategies to Promote Brain Plasticity and Healthy Aging" organized by Associate Professor Susanne M. Jaeggi, University of California, Irvine, USA. These highlights reflect the special theme of the 2018 meeting that is ageing. However, as before, most of the congress program will consist of free papers that represent the whole spectrum of learning and plasticity research.
 
Despite of its location above the Polar Circle, the congress site is easy to reach 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 the auditorium space and to keep the meeting highly interactive, the number of participants is limited to 100. Please make your travel arrangements well ahead as the flights and night trains tend to become fully booked due to the increasing 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
 
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Abstract submission by the end of January 31 (Eastern European Time), 2018
Congress registration for an early-bird fee by the end of February 28 (Easter European Time), 2018
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, SEE THE NEW CONGRESS WEBSITE: http://lapmeeting.fi/
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SNL 2017
The Society for the Neurobiology of Language