June 2017 

 

 



 

 

Announcing the  

SNL 2017 Welcome Reception at the  

National Aquarium, Baltimore! 

Opening

We are excited to announce that the SNL 2017 Opening Night Reception will be held at the world-renowned National Aquarium in Baltimore! In a private viewing, attendees will experience breathtaking harbor views and be able to stroll through four levels of amazing exhibits, featuring the Blacktip Reef at the heart of it all. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres while exploring the undersea magic of one of the country's premier aquariums. Guests will see a wealth of sea life, including spectacular jellyfish, black tip sharks, puffins, nautilus, sea turtles, sting rays, tiger sharks, and sea bass, as well as dolphins.

This once-in-a-lifetime experience will be preceded by a lecture on marine communication, featuring Dr. Diana Reiss, a cognitive psychologist and marine mammal scientist. Dr. Reiss has demonstrated that bottlenose dolphins possess the rare ability for mirror self-recognition, previously considered unique to humans and great apes. Dr. Reiss' lecture will take place in the Chesapeake Ballroom at 4:30 pm. For more information on Dr. Reiss and her groundbreaking research, please visit the SNL website.

 

SNL 2017

 November 8-10, 2017  

Baltimore, Maryland   

 

 

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 Job Postings & Announcements

  

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Register

Register Now for SNL 2017 

 

The Ninth Annual Meeting of the Society for the Neurobiology of Language will be held from November 8 - 10, 2017 at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in the beautiful city of Baltimore, Maryland. To take advantage of the discounted Early Registration Rates, you must register by August 24, 2017.

 

An SNL Account is required for conference registration.  

If you do not yet have an SNL Account, please Create An Account. If you already have an SNL Account, please Login to register. 


For more information about SNL 2017, go to Conference Information on the SNL website.

 

TravelTravel Award Applications Now Being Accepted  

 

SNL is now accepting applications for the 2017 Travel Awards. Each Travel Award provides the recipient with $550 to help cover the cost of meeting registration and travel.  All graduate students and postdocs are eligible to apply.  The application deadline is July 26, 2017. See Awards Information for details on the application process.

 

In addition to the Travel Awards, the Society also presents Abstract Merit Awards to the two graduate students and two post docs who submit the highest ranked abstracts. The Abstract Merit Awards pay for the winners' conference registration.  All graduate students and postdocs who are first author on a submitted abstract will be automatically considered. No application is required for the Merit Award.

 

Hotel

Don't Forget to Book Your Hotel  

 

For the convenience of our conference attendees, SNL has arranged special room rates at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel for $209 per night. The following room types are available:

Standard "Run of House" room

Single or double: $209

Triple: $229

Quad: $249


Rates are available 3 days prior and 3 days after the SNL meeting dates, subject to availability. Book your reservation today at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel.

 

Deadline to reserve a room is October 7, 2017, based on availability.

 

JobPostingJob Postings and Announcements

 

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Research Speech-Language Pathologist and Post-doctoral Fellow 

 

Two positions are immediately available, with flexible starting date, for energetic and inquisitive speech-language pathologists in the SCORE lab (Stroke Cognitive Outcomes and REcovery lab, PI: Argye Elizabeth Hillis).   Both positions would provide opportunity to conduct clinical research on recovery after stroke, with a collaborative and collegial team of investigators and clinicians. One study is evaluating the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying recovery of affective prosody impairments after right hemisphere stroke, through longitudinal multimodality imaging and behavioral testing over the first year after stroke. The other aims to identify cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying recovery of language impairments after left hemisphere stroke, also through longitudinal multimodality imaging and language testing over the first year after stroke. Opportunities are also available for collaborating in studying transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) augmentation of language treatment for aphasia and treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia.

Training is available in structural and functional neuroimaging analysis, tDCS, and other methods of investigation. CFY supervision can be provided, on a negotiable part-time basis, in assessment and treatment of neurogenic communication disorders, by experienced speech-language pathologists with joint appointments in the SCORE lab.

Salary depends on level of experience. Interested individuals should contact Argye Hillis, MD, MA at
argye@jhmi.edu or 410-812-6716.

Our lab's research is described on www.SCORE-lab.net.

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UCSF Hoeft Laboratory for Educational Neuroscience 

Postdoctoral Scholar and Other Positions

The UCSF Hoeft Laboratory for Educational Neuroscience (brainLENS; brainlens.org) is recruiting for position opportunities within our lab as well as for two of our growing programs: the UCSF Learning Success Program (brainlens.org/learning) and the UC Multicampus - Stanford Precision Learning Center (PrecL; precL.org). 

 

Position opportunities:

  1. 2 RESEARCH SCIENTISTS OR POSTDOCS - Experts in signal processing, neuroimaging and big data analytics (brainLENS, full-time): http://brainlens.org/images/Ad_Fall2017_Postdocs.pdf
  2. 2-3 RESEARCH ASSISTANTS - Those interested in neuropsychological assessment in English, Spanish, Cantonese (precL, full-time): http://brainlens.org/images/Ad_Fall2017PrecL_FullTime.pdf
  3. BILINGUAL TESTERS - Spanish or Cantonese speakers interested in neuropsychological assessment on weekends (UCSF Learning Success, part-time): http://brainlens.org/images/Ad_Fall2017LearningSuccess_PartTime.pdf
  4. MRI ASSISTANTS - Those interested in learning more about brain scans and working with children and families on weekends (UCSF Learning Success, volunteer): http://brainlens.org/images/Ad_Fall2017_MRIVolunteer.pdf

Please follow the instructions in the linked ads to apply, and email brainLENS@ucsf.edu with any questions.

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BCBL - Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language

Postdoctoral Position 

 

The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language - BCBL- (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu (Center of excellence Severo Ochoa) is offering a postdoctoral position focusing on neurobiological correlates of statistical learning and language, as part of ERC-funded research project (PI: Ram Frost). The research involves a combination of behavioral and functional brain imaging (MEG, fMRI) experiments in humans. This is an exciting opportunity to work on how the brain detects regularities in sensory input, and how this relates to first or second language learning. The project involves research groups at the BCBL, Hebrew University, and the University of Toronto.

The successful candidate will have a rigorous background in theory driven research, experimental designs, deep knowledge of fMRI and/or MEG data acquisition and analysis, a high level of independence, and a strong publication record.

Individuals interested in undertaking research in the fields described in www.bcbl.eu (research) should apply through the BCBL web page http://www.bcbl.eu/jobs  (SL Postdoc 2017)


Deadline: July 30th

For more information about the specifics of the position, please contact Ram Frost (
ram.frost@mail.huji.ac.il) and for broader information about the BCBL please contact Manuel Carreiras (info@bcbl.eu).

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University of Texas, Austin and University of California, San Francisco

Postdoctoral/Clinical Fellowship Positions  

 

The Aphasia Research and Treatment Lab at the University of Texas, Austin (PI: Maya Henry, PhD, CCC-SLP) and Language Neurobiology Lab at the University of California San Francisco (PI: Maria Luisa Gorno-Tempini, MD, PhD) are seeking individuals to fill full-time clinical research positions at both lab locations. Research in these two collaborating labs is directed at improving our understanding of how the brain supports speech and language processes; how the cognitive processes and neural structures involved in communication are affected by neurodegeneration; and how targeted treatment programs may improve communication impairments caused by neurodegenerative disease. The labs utilize current approaches in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, and cognitive rehabilitation to address these issues.

 

Responsibilities will include:

  • participant screening, assessment, and treatment for studies examining the nature and management of progressive aphasia and related disorders
  • neuroimaging and behavioral data collection and analysis
  • generation of presentations and manuscripts from research findings
  • basic lab management responsibilities

Requirements for the positions include: a graduate degree in speech-language pathology or a related field (PhD preferred, but Master's-level will also be considered); English proficiency; a publication record that reflects experience with cognitive neuroscience, neurorehabilitation, neurogenic communication disorders, or related areas.

 

The positions may be used to fulfill requirements for the Clinical Fellowship in speech-language pathology.

 

Preferred start date is Summer, 2017, but alternative dates will be considered. If interested, please send a cover letter and CV with references to: Drs. Maya Henry and Maria Luisa Gorno-Tempini (aphasia.research.treatment@gmail.com)

 
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University of Potsdam 

17 PhD and Postdoc Positions 

 

The Collaborative Research Center SFB 1287 "Limits of Variability in Language: Cognitive, Grammatical, and Social Aspects" in Potsdam, Germany, invites applications for 17 positions for PhD candidates and Postdocs available from July 2017 for a duration of four years (subject to funding commitment).

Language users exhibit a high degree of variability at all levels of the linguistic system, language use, and language development and change. This variability in language can be characterised as the range of different possible linguistic behaviours that are available to a language user, a language community, or in specific languages at any linguistic level. By exploring the systematicity and the limits of variability in linguistic behaviours, the main focus of the CRC will be on identifying the constraints of the underlying linguistic system. Several projects will jointly evaluate the limits, relations, dependencies, and commonalities of different types of variability across a range of linguistic phenomena from the perspectives of (A) language interaction and change, of (B) language processing, and of (C) grammatical systems.

The CRC provides a fantastic research infrastructure including a large interdisciplinary network of researchers, its own graduate school, and funding opportunities for conference visits, summer schools, hosting international experts etc.

The University of Potsdam hosts leading groups in the field of linguistics and cognitive sciences (
http://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cognitive-sciences/index.html). Potsdam is an attractive historical city and its palaces are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Potsdam is close to Berlin, a culturally vibrant city and home to a lively start-up scene. Both cities have a high quality of life at modest living costs.

A detailed description of the available positions and the respective requirements can be found here
http://www.uni-potsdam.de/sfb1287/vacancies.html.


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Department of Experimental Psychology, Oxford 

Graduate Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience

 

Grade 6: £27,629 - £32,958 p.a.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate researcher to join the Speech and Brain Research Group led by Professor Kate Watkins to work on a project using brain stimulation to enhance speech fluency in people who stutter.

The post is MRC funded for 2 years and is available from 1 September 2017.

Activities will range from recruiting participants and day-to-day management of the project, using brain stimulation during fluency training with people who stutter, acquiring data using brain imaging (MRI and MEG), through to analysing the data and presenting results. The varied range of activities will suit energetic individuals with a keen interest in speech and language related research.

The successful candidate will hold a degree (2.1 or higher) in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, speech and language sciences, neuroscience, biomedical science) and have a strong interest in speech research, disorders, and cognitive neuroscience approaches. You will have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently as well as co-operatively in a scientific laboratory, and the willingness to work flexible hours (weekends and/or evenings as needed). Previous experience with brain imaging (MRI or MEG or both) or brain stimulation is desirable.

You will be required to upload a covering letter explaining how you meet the job requirements, as well as a CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 26 June 2017. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 10 July 2017.

 

Vacancy ID :

129043

Contact Phone :

01865 271346

Closing Date :

26-Jun-2017

Contact Email :

applications@psy.ox.ac.uk


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Department of Experimental Psychology, Oxford 

Graduate Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience

 

Grade 6: £27,629 - £32,958 p.a.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate researcher to work on a collaborative project with the Speech and Brain Research Group using MRI to study children with developmental language disorder. The project is led by Professor Kate Watkins and Professor Dorothy Bishop.

The post is MRC funded for 2 years and is available from 1 November 2017.

The Speech and Brain Research Group has an established research record using brain imaging to study children and adults with disorders affecting speech and language. The aim of this project is to provide a detailed characterisation of structural and functional alterations in the brains of a large behaviourally well-characterised population of children with developmental language disorder. Activities will include recruiting participants and day-to-day management of the study, administering computerised or standardised behavioural tests, acquiring brain imaging data in children, analysing data, and preparing the data for publication.

The successful candidate will hold a degree (2.1 or higher) in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, speech and language sciences, neuroscience, biomedical science) and have a strong interest in developmental language disorders and MRI. You will have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills as the job involves interaction with children with developmental disorder and their caregivers. You will have the ability and willingness to contribute to the intellectual content of the research program, knowledge of statistical analysis of behavioural data, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team. You should also be willing to work flexible hours (weekends and/or evenings as needed). Previous experience with brain imaging (MRI) and experience running a psychological or behavioural research project are desirable.

You will be required to upload a covering letter explaining how you meet the job requirements, as well as a CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 31 July 2017. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 14 August 2017.

 

Vacancy ID :

129042

Contact Phone :

01865 271346

Closing Date :

31-Jul-2017

Contact Email :

applications@psy.ox.ac.uk

 

JobPostingSymposia, Conferences and Workshops

 

International Conference on Interdisciplinary Advances in Statistical Learning

We are pleased to announce that the program for the the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Advances in Statistical Learning is available.

   

Conference dates: June 28-30, 2017.

   

The conference will take place in Bilbao, Spain June 28-30, 2017. It will cover 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.

INVITED SPEAKERS
Jenny Saffran, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sharon Thompson-Schill, University of Pennsylvania
Simon Kirby, University of Edinburgh- Michael C. Frank, Stanford University

For further information please visithttp://www.bcbl.eu/events/statistical-learning/en/ 

We look forward to seeing you at the conference.

 

 

SNL 2017
The Society for the Neurobiology of Language