May 2014

 

 

 

 

FirstArticleNew--Social Programs Now Offered at SNL 2014

This year, SNL is pleased to offer two social programs.  There is no better way to experience the history, culture, and sights of Amsterdam than by taking a guided tour of the city.  For more information on these amazing opportunities, please explore the links below:

 

 

Each tour can accommodate a maximum of 30 people, so book today at ineke@vosvantol.nl

 

 

BlockTwoFinal Call for Travel Award Applications

SNL 2014 Travel Award applications are due on June 12, 2014. 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. 

 

See Awards Information for details on the application process.

 

 

 

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Hotel Reservations

Discounted hotel reservations will be available until June 23rd for the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, the Doubletree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal, and the Ibis Amsterdam Centre.  Discounted reservations may close earlier if our special SNL block is sold out.  To receive the discounted conference rates, attendees must book their reservations through Beurs van Berlage Hotelservice.  Amsterdam is a popular August tourist destination, so please make your reservations early!


Registration

Register before June 26, 2014 to receive discounted registration rates.  See Registration Information for rates and deadlines.

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SNL 2014 T-Shirts

Limited-edition SNL 2014 T-shirts are available for purchase.  Order online while you're registering for the meeting.  Check out our official meeting T-Shirt on the SNL website.

 

Keynote Speakers

Prof.dr. Willem Levelt

Topic lecture: Neurobiology of Language from a historical perspective

 

Prof.dr. Constance Scharff

Topic lecture: Songbirds as model for Neurobiology of Language

 

Prof.dr. Pascal Fries

Lecture title: Brain rhythms for bottom-up and top-down signalling

 

Prof.dr. Mike Tomasello

Topic Lecture: The cognitive infrastructure for human communication

 

Panel Discussion

What is there to be explained by neurobiology of language accounts?

Steve Small, Lorraine Tyler, and Sharon Thompson-Schill 

Important Dates 

 

Travel Awards Application Deadline

June 12, 2014

 

Nominations Open

June 16, 2014

 

Student Volunteer Applications Due

June 20, 2014

  

Early Discounted Registration Closes

June 26, 2014

 

SNL 2014

 August 27-29, 2014

Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

 

In This Issue    

   

Social Programs Offered at SNL 2014

 

Final Call for Travel Award Applications

 

  Missed It Last Time?

 

 

 

 

 

 Job Postings & Announcements 

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JobPostingsJob Postings and Announcements

 

Scientific Meetings & Calls for Papers

 

ESCOP Summer School--The Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language (July 14-19th, 2014, San Sebastian)

The Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language is pleased to announce the ESCOP summerschool on language.  The overarching goal of the summerschool is to bring together scientists with different perspectives and methodological approaches to the study of language to give an overview of the debates and advances in the field.

 

The summerschool will be held between July 14th and 19th, 2014 in Donostia - San Sebastian, Spain.

 

This summerschool has been created to highlight recent advances and new challenges in language research on a wide range of topics including speech perception and production, language acquisition, bilingualism, reading, sign language, etc. and familiarize attendees with cutting edge techniques such as fMRI, MEG, EEG, eyetracking, etc. 

 

TEACHERS:

  • Blair Armstrong - BCBL, Spain.
  • Jeffrey R. Binder - Medical College of Wisconsin, USA.
  • Cesar Caballero - BCBL, Spain.
  • Gary S. Dell - University of Illinois, USA.
  • Jon Andoni Duñabeitia - BCBL, Spain.
  • Karen Emmorey - San Diego State University, USA.
  • Gregory S. Hickok - University of California, USA.
  • Emmanuel Keuleers - Ghent University, Belgium.
  • Judith Kroll - Pennsylvania State University, USA.
  • Clara Martin - BCBL, Spain.
  • Nicola Molinaro - BCBL, Spain.
  • Monika Molnar - BCBL, Spain.
  • Pedro (Kepa) Paz-Alonso - BCBL, Spain.
  • David C. Plaut - Carnegie Mellon University, USA.
  • Kim Plunkett - Oxford University, UK.
  • Brenda Rapp - Johns Hopkins University, USA.
  • Arthur Samuel - BCBL, Spain & Stony Brook University, USA.
  • Nuria Sebastian - Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain.
  • Guillaume Thierry - Bangor University College, UK.
  • Lorraine K. Tyler - University of Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website: http://www.bcbl.eu/events/ESCOP-summerschool/en/

 

We look forward to seeing you in 2014!

ESCOP Summerschool Organizing Committee

 

International Workshop on Learning and Memory Consolidation (July 10-12th, 2014, San Sebastian)

As part of its wider scientific and knowledge-transfer activities the Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (www.bcbl.eu) is delighted to announce workshop dedicated to the mechanisms of learning and memory consolidation. Our aim is to provide a multidisciplinary platform to discuss the processes of memory formation, with a strong emphasis on the offline neural changes leading to memory stabilization and enhancement. Our hope is to bring together researchers working on these issues at various levels of analysis, i.e., cellular, systemic and behavioural, and with data coming from humans as well as other species.

 

The International Workshop on Learning and Memory Consolidation is to take place from Thursday, July 10 to Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Palacio Miramar in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.

Invited speakers include:

 

Prof. Jan Born - Universität Tübingen, Germany

Prof. Michael Hasselmo - Boston University, Massachusetts, USA

Prof. Daniel Margoliash - University of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Prof. Matthew Wilson - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts, USA

Prof. John Wixted - University of California, San Diego, USA

 

Important dates:

  • Online registration deadline (June 22nd, 2014)
  • Conference dates (July 10-12th, 2014)
  • For more information, please visit our website: http://www.bcbl.eu/events/learning/en/
  • We look forward to seeing you in July!
  • Nicolas Dumay and Doug Davidson, Organizers

 

Faculty Positions

 

Faculty Position in the area of Speech-Voice Disorders--University of Haifa

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Haifa is seeking applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position in the area of Speech-Voice Disorders, beginning October 2015.

Website of Department: http://hw.haifa.ac.il/index.php/he/departments/comm-disorder

 

Position Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise MA and PhD students, mentor student research, conduct and publish research, and participate in academic administration duties.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders (or other related fields such as Psychology, Cognitive Science) at time of appointment
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Speech Science, Acoustics and Perception, Motor Speech Disorders,Voice Disorders, Speech Anatomy and Physiology, Voice Physiology and Pathology
  • Proven record of research accomplishments and the ability to secure external funding
  • Academic teaching experience
  • Experience in supervising M.A. (and preferably also Ph.D.) thesis students
  • Priority for applicants with Post-Doctoral training  

Interested applicants are required to send the following information no later than January, 2015:

  • CV including list of publications and teaching experience. The format of the CV should follow the template in English on the Faculty's web site:  http://hw.haifa.ac.il/index.php/cv-template-main.
  • Three selected publications
  • A cover letter describing the candidate's research program and plans as well as potential contribution to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders / a scientific biography
  • Names and contact information of three academic faculty members 

Interested candidates are encouraged to sent application materials as email attachments to:

Assistant to Department Head: Mrs. M. Mualem

E-mail address: mmualem@univ.haifa.ac.il

Tel: 972-4-8288564 / 8288588

Any queries can be directed to Dr. Rachel Yifat, Head of Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

E-mail address: ryifat@univ.haifa.ac.il

 

The academic rank depends on the qualifications of the candidate. Filling the position depends upon academic and financial considerations. This posting is directed to women and men alike. The University is not obliged to appoint one of the applicants. 

 

Research Faculty Position (Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor)--University of Connecticut

The University of Connecticut invites applications for the position of Director of MRI Operations.  This full-time, 11-month, non tenure-track appointment is for a research professor, rank open.  UConn will open a 3,200 square foot, research-dedicated MRI Center in early 2015, including a 3 Tesla scanner.   The primary focus of the center will be cognitive neuroscience research using functional MRI.  The Director of MRI Operations (DO) will oversee, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the MRI imaging functions, including data acquisition, processing and analysis.  The DO will provide scientific expertise to Center users and be 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.  Demonstrated skills in image analysis algorithm development needed.  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.   Please visit the University's Husky Hire applicant system for the detailed version of qualifications.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2014, 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 #2014553, Department of Psychology, U-1020, 406 Babbidge Road, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-1020 (or emailed to MRIOPERATIONSSEARCH@UConn.edu).  Applications are preferred by May 15th; however, the position will remain open until filled.  The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

 

Research Faculty Positions--The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Utrecht University-CUHK Joint Centre for Language, Mind and Brain

Research Faculty (non-tenure-track) and Postdoc positions are available in the Laboratory for Language, Learning, and the Brain at the The Chinese University of Hong Kong (PI: Patrick Wong) and the Utrecht University-CUHK Joint Centre for Language, Mind and Brain.  We welcome individuals from any disciplines whose research addresses aspects of speech, hearing, language, and communication broadly defined.   Candidates with experience in basic and clinical research across the lifespan are all encouraged to apply.  We are particularly interested in broad thinkers with good quantitative skills to join our team.  Candidates with experience in behavioral, neural, and genetic research will all be considered.  

 

The anticipated start date is July 1 2014, but can be flexible.  

 

The Chinese University of Hong Kong ranks among top 40 in the world according to QS World University Rankings.  Hong Kong offers a multitude of living possibilities.  

 

For inquiries, candidates should email CV to Patrick Wong (p.wong@cuhk.edu.hk).  Visit

http://brain.cuhk.edu.hk/ for more information about our work. 

Review of applications will begin immediately.  

 

Research faculty applicants need to apply formally through the University system; details can be found here: http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk/jvadm/jv_for_new_site.asp?id=1314/029(737)/2

 

 

Postdoc Positions

 

Post-doctoral Positions--Brain and Mind Institute/School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

Keywords: auditory cognitive neuroscience, cognitive hearing science, speech perception

Postdoctoral positions are available to study the cognitive neuroscience of hearing and communication with Ingrid Johnsrude, at the University of Western Ontario.

 

Successful applicants will use behavioural methods and/or fMRI and/or electrophysiological methods in young and/or older listeners to study how sound, particularly (but not exclusively) speech, is processed by the brain, and how processing is influenced by attention and prior knowledge. Specific projects depend largely upon the interests of each successful applicant.

 

Positions require a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, hearing science, neuroscience, physiology, engineering, computer science, etc); excellent quantitative and computer skills, and effective oral and written communication skills.

 

Positions are in the Brain and Mind Institute at Western, which is a vibrant group including 27 PIs, 15 research associates, and 32 postdoctoral fellows. It is one of North America's foremost cognitive neuroscience groups, with both 3T and 7T MRI systems, TMS, and cutting-edge facilities for other types of psychophysical, electrophysiological and cognitive assessment. Depending on applicant interest and project requirements, close collaboration with the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Western, which houses the National Centre for Audiology and 24 principal investigators (PIs) in Audiology and Speech Pathology and their trainees, is also possible.

 

Positions are available from Sept 2014 (or after), with funding from the Canadian Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and Western University. Salary is competitive and will depend upon qualifications and experience.  A range of benefits is available depending on length of appointment.

 

To apply, please send the following materials to Ingrid Johnsrude, University of Western Ontario: ijohnsru@uwo.ca

1) A detailed curriculum vitae;

2) PDFs or hard copies of any publications that are not readily available on-line;

3) Two letters of reference, including one from the PhD advisor.

Deadline for applications is June 20, 2014, or until positions are filled. Please write to Ingrid (ijohnsru@uwo.ca) if you would like more information.

 

Postdoctoral Positions (2) Brain and Language Research Institute (BLRI), Center of Excellence on Brain and Language

The Center of Excellence on Brain and Language (Brain and Language Research Institute, BLRI) awards 2 postdoc grants in 2014 on any topic that falls within the main interests of the BLRI. The BLRI is located at Aix-Marseille University and regroups 6 research centers in linguistics, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, medicine and computer science.

The main topics are:

  • Neurocomputation of language
  • Language as interactive action
  • Developmental and acquired language disorders
  • Language and cognition
  • Brain dynamics of language

As a first step, interested candidates need to find a supervisor amongst the members of the BRLI.  Together with the supervisor, they would then need to specify a scientific project. The application should contain:  

  • A full description of the scientific project (< 3 pages): Title, summary, scientific background, hypotheses, methodology/experiments, expected results, timeline.
  • A short description of why the project is relevant for the BLRI
  • CV
  • Letter of motivation
  • Letters of recommendation (recommended but optional)

Duration: 2 years

Monthly salary: 1 950 € net

Applications should be sent to: contact@blri.fr

For supplementary information and all other questions: Johannes.Ziegler@univ-amu.fr

  

Postdoctoral position-Bilingualism:  Learning to read in two alphabets: typical development and reading disorders (BCBL)

The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers one postdoctoral position in Bilingualism to work on the research project:  "Learning to read in two alphabets: typical development and reading disorders"  The position has a term of appointment of 3 years with a possible renewal.

 

This project addresses challenges related to the development of reading skills.  One general objective is to understand school failure when children have to face learning in two alphabets, and how this phenomenon can be linked to reading deficits. Equally important, we also seek to develop insight about the factors that help many children succeed. The main goal of the project is to study the mechanisms of literacy acquisition in two alphabets (Arabic and Roman) and investigate the relationships between reading difficulties (dyslexia) in two very different languages (Arabic, English) that employ different alphabets (Arabic, Roman).

 

THE CENTER AND THE BENEFITS

The Fellow will join the BCBL (Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language - www.bcbl.eu). The Center promotes a rich research environment without 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).

 

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for cognitive neuroscientists or experimental psychologists with a background in Psycholinguistics, Linguistics, Psychology, or Cognitive Neuroscience, an excellent command of English and Arabic. Advanced skills in neuroimaging methods are desirable (not mandatory). We expect a strong interest for and motivation to work on the interplay of language, language disorders, bilingualism and multilingualism, the willingness to invest in interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to work in teams. Candidates should have a strong publication track record.


HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should send their application by JUNE 15th, 2014. To submit your application please sign into the system and upload:

·    a letter of motivation detailing the candidate's particular scientific experience, knowledge, competencies and interests

·    a detailed curriculum vitae

·    two academic letters of recommendation.

 

For further information about the positions, please contact Manuel Carreiras (info@bcbl.eu)

  

Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Translational Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation

Three year NIH-funded fellowships are available at the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), for research training in cognitive and motor neuroscience and neurorehabilitation. This program is designed specifically to prepare young investigators to adapt emerging theoretical advances to the development of rehabilitation treatments. To that end, we invite applications from (1) individuals with relevant basic science training who wish to learn to apply basic science principles to the study and treatment of neurological deficits and (2) individuals with relevant clinical training who wish to learn cutting-edge neuroscience and neurorehabilitation research methods. Fellows will train with a primary mentor at either MRRI or Penn and will interact with peers and mentors with diverse clinical and experimental backgrounds. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all of the available positions are filled.

 

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Both MRRI and Penn are Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome and encourages all qualified candidates to apply including, but not limited to, minorities and individuals with disabilities. A complete list of available mentors and instructions for application are available at http://mrri.org/T32.html.

 

Applications should be submitted to Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator, (whelihak@einstein.edu) and must include:

- current CV

- cover letter describing research interests and career goals. Given the translational focus of the training program, applicants should indicate a preferred primary mentor and, if possible, one or more secondary mentors who appear to offer the best fit in balancing basic and applied aspects of the candidate's interests.

- 2-3 letters of reference

 

Postdoc Position--MUSC Hearing Research Program, Charleston, S.C. USA

The MUSC Hearing Research Program, in Charleston, S.C., is accepting applications for a Post-doctoral Scholar on age-related changes in hearing and speech recognition. This is a training opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary group of auditory scientists who use neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and psychoacoustic methods. The successful applicant will contribute to a neuroimaging study on speech recognition in older adults.

 

There are also opportunities to interact with members of the MUSC Center for Biomedical Imaging that oversees the research-dedicated 3T Siemens Trio MRI scanner facility, as well as with members of our large neuroscience community. We seek applicants with expertise in audition, language, or attention. The successful candidate will have skills in at least one of the following areas: neuroimaging, programming, and statistics.

 

Please email Dr. Mark Eckert for additional information (eckert at musc.edu). Applicants should include a CV and a statement of interests. MUSC is located on the coastline, in the heart of historic Charleston.

 

Postdoctoral Positions (2) in Bilingualism--BCBL (AThEME Collaborative Research Project)

The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) offers 2 postdoctoral positions in Bilingualism to work on the collaborative research project AThEME - "Advancing the European Multilingual Experience" funded by the European Commission 7th Framework Programme that comprises 16 Research partners (universities, research centers and SMEs) located in 8 European countries.

 

The positions have a term of appointment of 2 years with a possible renewal.

The main objectives of the AThEME research programme are:

  • to investigate the outstanding cognitive, linguistic and sociological issues in multilingual Europe
  • to assess existing public policies and practices within the areas of education and health and their impact on multilingualism
  • to contribute to evidence-based policy-making

THE CENTER AND THE BENEFITS
The Fellows will join one of the AThEME partners, the BCBL (Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language - www.bcbl.eu) and will focus his/her research in WP 4 and WP5.


WP4 addresses the complex issues associated with multilingualism in acquired communicative disorders. In particular we will concentrate our efforts on the impact of bilingualism on the language learning performance of dyslexic children.

WP5 will investigate several factors that contribute to what it means to "Be Bilingual" and the BCBL will focus on the bilingual population in the Basque Country. In particular we will investigate (1) language attrition, that is, the impact of a second reading system on the first reading system, (2) the putative advantages of bilinguals on the cognitive system and (3) the potential benefits of multilingualism on the decline of the cognitive system during aging.

The Center promotes a rich research environment without 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).

REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for cognitive neuroscientists or experimental psychologists with a background in Psycholinguistics, Linguistics, Psychology, or Cognitive Neuroscience, an excellent command of English. Advanced skills in neuroimaging methods are desirable. We expect a strong interest for and motivation to work on the interplay of language, language disorders, bilingualism and multilingualism, the willingness to invest in interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to work in teams. Candidates should have a strong publication track record.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should send their application by JUNE 30, 2014. To submit your application please sign into the system (http://www.bcbl.eu/login) and upload:
1.        Your curriculum vitae.
2.        A cover letter/statement describing your research interests (4000 characters maximun)
3.        The names of two referees who would be willing to write letters of recommendation

For further information about the positions, please contact Manuel Carreiras (info@bcbl.eu)
Sign up:
AThEME - "Advancing the European Multilingual Experience" is a collaborative research project funded by the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement no. 613465, research area FP7-SSH-2013-1, topic SSH.2013.5.2-1: The multilingual challenge for the European citizen.

 

Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Position--Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), Philadelphia/Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

The Center for Functional Neuroimaging at University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (mrri.org), is now recruiting a postdoctoral fellow in neuroimaging data analysis beginning Spring/Summer 2014. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team conducting NIH-supported research on neural correlates of clinical disorders of language and cognition. Based primarily at U. Penn, the Fellow will bear responsibility for developing and implementing multivariate MRI data analysis methods for lesion and multi-modal neuroimaging data, under joint supervision of Dr. Ze Wang (neuroimaging analysis methods) and Dr. Myrna Schwartz (cognition-brain relationships).

 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, or in one of the following fields: computer science, electrical engineering, or mathematics. Programming background using Matlab or C++ will be necessary. Prior experience in neuroimaging research as evidenced by publications and training will be preferred.

 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

To apply, please send a statement of research interest and professional goals, a CV, (p)reprints, and a list of 3 references to: Drs. Myrna Schwartz mschwart@einstein.edu and Ze Wang (zewang@mail.med.upenn.edu).

 

Postdoctoral Position--Arizona State University

A Post-Doc position is available in the Communication Neuroimaging and Neuroscience Laboratory (CoNi Lab) at Arizona State University, directed by Dr. Corianne Rogalsky. Our research is devoted to the cognitive neuroscience of language and music in the healthy and damaged brain, using techniques including fMRI, DTI, neuropsychological testing, and high-resolution lesion mapping.

 

Responsibilities will include designing and implementing fMRI and structural imaging studies aimed at understanding the neural computations contributing to speech comprehension in everyday communication, particularly focusing on the contributions of meta-linguistic processes such as working memory, cognitive control, and attention, broadly defined. All scanning is conducted at the Barrow Neurological Institute in downtown Phoenix, and there is access to stroke and aphasic populations through the ASU Speech & Hearing Clinic and numerous stroke facilities throughout the Phoenix area.

 

Requirements include spoken and written proficiency in English, a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, or a related field.  Preference will be given to applicants who have evidence of successfully conducting fMRI experiments in the realm of cognition. Proficiency with the linux computing environment, E-prime, Matlab, AFNI, and/or FSL is preferred.

 

The CoNi Lab is situated in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at ASU.  ASU is located in Tempe, Arizona, in the metropolitan Phoenix area, which has a thriving neuroscience and neuroimaging community including the Mayo Clinic and Barrow Neurological Institute. Tempe features 330 days of sunshine a year.

 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The preferred start date is July 1st, but slightly later start dates will also be considered. The position is funded for two years, with a possible extension pending funding.  If interested, please email a brief cover letter (including a description of research interests, qualifications, future goals, and available start date), CV, reprints or preprints, and contact information for two references to corianne.rogalsky@asu.edu. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit neuroimaging.lab.asu.edu for more information about the CoNi lab.

 

Postdoctoral Position--Cognitive Neuroscience of Bilingualism, Montreal Neurological Institute

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow for our new Montreal Bilingual Brain Initiative. The fellow will work on the neural underpinnings of bilingualism using a range of brain imaging techniques, and will have the unique opportunity to work with our team (members from the Montreal Neurological Institute and also from the Centre for Research on Brain, Language & Music at McGill University).  The successful applicant will have a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, or closely related field. Candidates with a strong background in neuroimaging and expertise in the use of brain imaging techniques will be prioritised. Interested candidates should email a CV and letter of interest to Dr. Denise Klein (denise.klein@mcgill.ca).

 

Postdoctoral Positions--The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Utrecht University-CUHK Joint Centre for Language, Mind and Brain

Postdoc positions are available in the Laboratory for Language, Learning, and the Brain at the The Chinese University of Hong Kong (PI: Patrick Wong) and the Utrecht University-CUHK Joint Centre for Language, Mind and Brain.  We welcome individuals from any disciplines whose research addresses aspects of speech, hearing, language, and communication broadly defined.   Candidates with experience in basic and clinical research across the lifespan are all encouraged to apply.  We are particularly interested in broad thinkers with good quantitative skills to join our team.  Candidates with experience in behavioral, neural, and genetic research will all be considered.  

 

The anticipated start date is July 1 2014, but can be flexible.  

 

The Chinese University of Hong Kong ranks among top 40 in the world according to QS World University Rankings.  Hong Kong offers a multitude of living possibilities. 

 

For inquiries, candidates should email CV to Patrick Wong (p.wong@cuhk.edu.hk).  
Visit http://brain.cuhk.edu.hk/ for more information about our work. Review of applications will begin immediately.  

 

Research Positions

 

Research Position-Movement Science and Rehabilitation, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, internationally known for its research in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation, seeks a scientist to join its expanding program in movement science and motor disability. Applicants should have a background in movement science and interest in translational research, particularly as applied to neurologic populations. An interest in neuroplasticity as affected by practice and/or as modulated by pharmacologic agents or electrical stimulation is desirable. Early career investigators with postdoctoral research training, as well as mid-career scientists, are welcome to apply.

 

This full-time research position offers numerous opportunities for collaboration with other MRRI investigators and skilled MossRehab clinicians, and with colleagues in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, including those involved in structural and functional neuroimaging, TMS, and tDCS. Office and laboratory space are available in a newly renovated research building, with ready access to relevant patient populations and gait and motion laboratory facilities.

 

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network is proud to offer our employees unparalleled career opportunities including competitive compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, and tuition reimbursement. EOE

 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and 3 letters of reference to Kevin Whelihan, Administrator, MRRI, MossRehab @ Elkins Park, 50 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA  19027 or whelihak@einstein.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

Research Assistant--Arizona State University

A full-time research assistant position is available in the Communication Neuroimaging and Neuroscience Laboratory (CoNi Lab) at Arizona State University, directed by Dr. Corianne Rogalsky. Our research is devoted to the cognitive neuroscience of language and music in the healthy and damaged brain, using techniques including fMRI, DTI, neuropsychological testing, and high-resolution lesion mapping.

 

Responsibilities will include behavioral and fMRI data collection, programming of experiments, contacting and scheduling research participants, and data scoring and analysis. These tasks require an applicant to have a strong initiative to problem solve, be self-sufficient, and efficiently multitask.

 

Requirements include spoken and written proficiency in English, a minimum of a bachelor-level degree (e.g., BA or BS), preferably in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field, and willingness to make a 2-year commitment. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively recruit and work with participants (including special populations), and other members of the lab are essential. Preference will be given to applicants who also are proficient with the linux computing environment, are familiar with E-prime and/or Matlab, and/or have experience with neuroimaging analysis software such as AFNI or FSL.

 

The CoNi Lab is situated in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at ASU.  ASU is located in Tempe, Arizona, in the metropolitan Phoenix area, which has a thriving neuroscience and neuroimaging community including the Mayo Clinic and Barrow Neurological Institute. Tempe features 330 days of sunshine a year.

 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The preferred start date is July 1st, but slightly later start dates will also be considered. The position is funded for two years, with a possible extension pending funding. If interested, please email a cover letter (including a description of research interests, qualifications, future goals, and available start date), a CV, and contact information for two references to corianne.rogalsky@asu.edu. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit neuroimaging.lab.asu.edu for more information about the CoNi lab.

 

Advanced Degree Programs

 

PhD Opening--Department of Neuropsychology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany

The Department of Neuropsychology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany (MPI-CBS), is seeking a PhD student. 

 

The goal of the Department of Neuropsychology is to identify the functional architecture of language and its neuroanatomical basis in the mature and the developing brain. We use several neuroscientific methods (e.g., structural and functional MRI, EEG, and MEG) on both healthy participants as well as subjects suffering from brain lesions.

 

The research is conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading center for cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, several 3.0 T MRI scanners, a 306-channels MEG system, TMS, tDCS, and several EEG systems. All facilities and data analysis are supported by experienced IT and physics staff. PhD students will have the opportunity to participate in an International Max-Planck Research School.

 

The candidate must hold a master's degree (or equivalent) in linguistics, neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. The candidate is expected to be a talented, enthusiastic, willing-to-learn researcher with a strong interest in language. The successful candidate will have a profound background in psycholinguistics, solid programming (i.e., MATLAB®) skills, and experience in acquisition and analysis of neuroscientific or behavioural data. The successful candidate's project will focus on the oscillatory brain networks underlying higher-level language comprehension (i.e., syntax and semantics).

 

Starting date for the position is February 1st, 2015. Salary is dependent on experience and based on MPI stipends or equivalent salary according to German public service regulations. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer, and international applicants are encouraged. 

 

The application should include the following documents (in a single PDF-file):

*           Cover letter describing personal qualifications and research interests

*           Curriculum vitae

*           Contact details of two personal references

Applications with the subject heading 'PhD 03-14' should be sent to: personal@cbs.mpg.de. The deadline for application submission is November 30th, 2014.

 

For questions please contact:

Dr. Lars Meyer "lmeyer@cbs.mpg.de"

Website: http://www.cbs.mpg.de

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences 

Stephanstraße 1A, 04103 Leipzig 

 

PhD Opening--Study of Cognitive Neuroscience of Bilingualism at the Montreal Neurological Institute

We are seeking a PhD student to work on a project related to our new Montreal Bilingual Brain Initiative. The student will work on the neural underpinnings of bilingualism using a range of brain imaging techniques, and will have the unique opportunity to work with our team (members from the Montreal Neurological Institute and also from the Centre for Research on Brain, Language, & Music at McGill University).  

 

Interested students should email a CV and letter of interest to Dr. Denise Klein (denise.klein@mcgill.ca). 

 

Society for the Neurobiology of Language