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Get Ready for
SNL 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland!
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SNL 2017
November 8-10, 2017
Baltimore, Maryland
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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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Book Your
Hotel for SNL 2017
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.
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Neuroscience
of Language Postdoctoral Position
The
Hoeft Neuroscience Lab (http://brainLENS.org PI: Fumiko Hoeft MD PhD) at the UCSF Dept of
Psychiatry and Weill Institute for Neurosciences is looking for a
full-time postdoctoral fellow for the 'Intergenerational Neuroimaging
of Language and Reading Networks' project, which uses a 'natural'
cross-fostering family design to partially dissociate the effects of
genetics, prenatal, and postnatal environment on the human neural
systems that underlie language processing. Related articles on this
approach in different domains can be found here: Yamagata et al. J
Neurosci 2016 (http://goo.gl/vMK8iy), Ho et al. Trends in Neurosci 2016 (http://goo.gl/SyXLcK), and Scientific American (http://goo.gl/YTiH6D).
The
successful candidate must have a PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive
Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Linguistics or a closely related
field, experience in neuroimaging, excellent foundational skills in
computation, programming and mathematics/statistics, and exceptional
organizational skills. Candidates with experience in neurolinguistics
or behavioral genetics are particularly encouraged to
apply. Compensation is in accordance with the NIH pay scale for
postdoctoral fellows. Appointments are made for 1 year terms with the
possibility of renewal. Postdoctoral fellows are represented by UC
Postdoc Union and enjoy competitive benefit packages.
The
Hoeft Neuroscience Lab is an interdisciplinary research
environment that applies cutting-edge neuroimaging
techniques, genetic analysis, and computational approaches to
examine language development processes, the etiology of
neurodevelopmental disorders and the impact of diverse linguistic
environments (e.g. bilingual education) on development. The successful candidate
will have the opportunity to be involved in other research projects in
the Laboratory, outreach and community engagement projects, and access
to a wealth of archival developmental and longitudinal neuroimaging
data on language and literacy.
The
position can begin immediately.
Applications
should be emailed to brainlens@ucsf.edu with "[Postdoc job]" and the
applicant's full name in the subject of the email. Applications must
include:
2.
A one page statement of research interests related to the proposed
project
3.
A one page cover letter describing qualifications for the position with
specific examples, career goals and why you feel you are a good fit for
the lab.
4.
The names of three references. Qualified candidates will be asked to
have letters of reference forwarded. Do not submit reference letters
with the application.
The
University of California, San Francisco is a premier biomedical
research institution, ranked second in the world for Neuroscience and
Behavior by US News. UCSF has outstanding resources for cognitive
neuroscience research, including a research-dedicated Siemens Prisma 3T
MRI scanner in addition to shared 3T and 7T GE scanners, MEG and TMS
equipment. The laboratory enjoys close collaborations with other
research groups in the Bay Area, and national and international
collaborations.
The San Francisco Bay Area is a vibrant, multi-cultural
city, ranked one of the most walkable cities in the US. In addition to
the area's outstanding cultural attractions and cuisine, the unique
beauty of redwood forests, coastal cliffs, wine country and natural
preserves is less than an hour from the city.
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The University of Western Ontario
The
Faculty of Education, Western University, invites applications for the
following positions:
- Tier
2 SSHRC Canada Research Chair in The Science of Learning
- Tier
2 CIHR Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorde
The
successful candidates will be appointed to a full-time tenure-track
(probationary) faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor. Rank and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
For
more details, please review the attached advertisements
or visit our
website or Western's website. These will
also appear in CAUT, University Affairs and other venues.
Western
University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the
workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized
groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with
disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any
gender identity or gender expression. Kindly forward these
advertisements to members of these designated groups and to those who
might be helpful in terms of recruitment and/or personally interested
in applying for these positions.
Applications
will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of
applications will begin after August 1, 2017.
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Moss
Rehabilitation Research Institute Elkins Park, PA
Director
The
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI) invites inquiries,
applications and nominations for the position of Director. MRRI is an
internationally recognized research institute dedicated to three focus
areas: Cognitive neuroscience and cognitive rehabilitation, traumatic
brain injury treatments and outcomes, and movement sciences and
mobility rehabilitation. MRRI shares the health campus with MossRehab
and Einstein Medical Center at Elkins Park, PA. MRRI and MossRehab are
part of the larger Einstein Healthcare Network. This is an outstanding
leadership opportunity to substantially build upon a world-class,
highly collaborative research institute devoted to improving the lives
of individuals with neurological disabilities, as well as the
opportunity to impact neurorehabilitation science.
After
stable and productive leadership under the two co-founders, MRRI now
seeks a dynamic leader with a national research reputation to guide
MRRI's growth and development as a regional, national and international
leader in cognitive neuroscience and rehabilitation research. The next
Director will partner with the Associate Director, the MRRI Advisory
Board, current institute scientists and MossRehab leadership and will
ideally continue to enhance clinical integration through
multidisciplinary collaborations. Important goals for the new Director
will be to raise the national and international profile, build and
enhance local university partnerships and stengthen and diversify
funding opportunities.
Candidates
must possess a M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent degree with a
deep appreciation of research and a broad knowledge of cognitive
neuroscience, neurorehabilitation or a closely related field. The
successful candidate must also demonstrate recognized productivity and
achievement in research, and the ability to work collaboratively with
colleagues. As the administrative leader for the Institute, candidates
should have a strong business sense and an understanding of what it
takes to help enhance research funding in a competitive environment.
Exceptional communication skills, financial acumen and the potential to
fundraise are essential, as is a clear vision for advancing the
research mission in the midst of a changing funding landscape.
Applications
should include a curriculum vitae and cover letter and be sent via
email to MRRIDirector@Wittkieffer.com. Inquiries may be addressed to Joyce DeLeo, Ph.D. at
630-575-6177 or Elizabeth Frye, M.D. at 630-575-6949, the Witt/Kieffer
consultants supporting this search.
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Pennsylvania State
University
Postdoctoral
Scholar Cognitive Neuroscience, Creativity, and Language
Qualified individuals are invited to apply for a
postdoctoral scholar position in the area of cognitive neuroscience,
creativity, and language processing. The fellowship is supported by a
collaborative NSF-grant, awarded to Dr. Janet van Hell (The
Pennsylvania State University) and Dr. Zahed Siddique (University of
Oklahoma). The postdoctoral scholar will be stationed at the
Pennsylvania State University.
We
are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral candidate
with a strong neuroscience background (in particular
electroencephalography, EEG) who will play a key role in this
NSF-funded project that examines creativity and language processing in
engineering students. Specifically, the project combines EEG techniques
(including Event-Related Potentials and EEG power changes) to study
individual differences in divergent thinking and language processing
(such as comprehension of metaphors) in engineering
students.
Candidates must have a Ph.D in Neuroscience, Psychology,
Linguistics, or a related field, or have completed all of the
requirements for a Ph.D by the time of appointment. Experience with EEG
techniques is strongly preferred. The postdoctoral scholar will be
expected to design and coordinate EEG experiments, present data at
national and international conferences, and write manuscripts.
Extensive mentorship is available for these activities to help prepare
for an independent research career. The postdoctoral scholar will have
ample opportunities to interact with several vibrant research
communities at Penn State University (including the Center for Language
Science, http://cls.psu.edu; the Center for Brain, Behavior, and Cognition, http://cbbc.psu.edu; and the Social, Life, and Engineering Sciences Imaging
Center, http://www.imaging.psu.edu). The initial appointment will be for one year, with
the strong possibility of renewal for a second year. Salary and
benefits are based on NSF guidelines, commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
Interested
candidates should upload a CV, a cover letter with a statement of
research experience and interests, 2-3 recent publications, and the
names and contact information for three references. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled. The start date of the appointment is flexible but no later than
September 2017. For more information about this position, please
contact Dr. Janet van Hell at 814-867-2337 or jgv3@psu.edu. Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/71224
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International School of
Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Trieste and the Center for Mind/Brain
Sciences (CIMeC) in Trento (Italy)
Post-doctoral
Position
Applications for a post-doctoral position are invited 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/or fMRI methodologies.
The project is coordinated by Prof. Davide
Crepaldi and Prof. Olivier Collignon.
Two kinds of profiles are eligible for this position.
The candidate may have experience with EEG/MEG and/or fMRI research,
with strong skills and interest in methodological development (brain
connectivity, pattern recognition, machine learning, multivariate
analysis). The candidate may also/either have experience in the field
of computational linguistics, distributional semantics, machine
learning and artificial intelligence. Experience in 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.
SISSA and the CIMeC 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 and the Trentino region are
consistently at the top levels 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 commitment is for two years, with a competitive
European-level salary, depending upon qualifications and experience.
Ideal starting date would be around September 2017.
The deadline for the application will be around end of
June. More specific information on the application process (and the
official call) will be available soon at this website: https://www.sissa.it/grants-collaborations-research-activities.
Informal
inquiries are most welcome with davide.crepaldi@sissa.it, and/or olivier.collignon@unitn.it.
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The AphasiaLab at the
University of South Carolina
Post-doctoral
Position
The
AphasiaLab at the University of South Carolina invites applications for
a post-doctoral position funded by grants from the National
Institute of Health (NIH). This position will be supervised by Drs.
Julius Fridriksson (University of South Carolina), Leonardo Bonilha (Medical
University of South Carolina), and Roozbeh Behroozmand (University of
South Carolina). The primary research focus of this position is to
study behavioral and neurophysiological aspects of speech and language
disorders in patients with post-stroke aphasia. This research relies on
a range of methodologies such as Elecro-Encephalography (EEG),
functional neuroimaging (fMRI), transcranial brain stimulation (tDCS),
Voxel-based Lesion Symptom Mapping (VLSM), and brain connectivity
analysis. Individuals with a background in clinical research related to
speech and language processing, especially in the area of aphasia, are
strongly encouraged to apply.
The
responsibilities of a successful applicant will include: working on
ongoing studies in the area of aphasiology, writing manuscripts,
supervising undergraduate and graduate students, and proposing and
conducting new studies. In-depth guidance will be provided in the
scientific areas covered by the AphasiaLab as well as grant writing.
The
applicant will have the opportunity to work with research in
collaboration with the Center for the Study of Aphasia Recovery
(C-STAR) at the University of South Carolina and Stroke Center at the
Medical University of South Carolina and with other investigators
such as Chris Rorden (University of South Carolina), Gregory Hickok
(University of California, Irvine), and Argye Hillis (Johns Hopkins
University). The AphasiaLab is located at the University of South
Carolina (Columbia, SC) and at the Medical University of South Carolina
(Charleston, SC). Columbia is centrally located in South Carolina,
within a two-hour drive to the beach and the mountains. Charleston is a
coastal city in South Carolina and home to many major cultural events
(e.g. the Spoleto Festival; https://spoletousa.org/). The weather in South Carolina is marked by
"Southern" summers, and a mild autumn, winter, and spring.
The salary for this position is very competitive but will be
commensurate with experience and previous scholarship. If interested,
please contact Dr. Julius Fridriksson (jfridrik@sc.edu), Leonardo Bonilha (bonilha@musc.edu), or Roozbeh Behroozmand (r-behroozmand@sc.edu).
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University of
Cambridge
Postdoc
position in the Neurobiology of Language
Applications
are invited for an experienced and enthusiastic computer scientist /
cognitive neuroscientist to work on an ERC Advanced Investigator grant
on the neurobiology of language comprehension using MEG neuroimaging
and statistical language modelling techniques.
The applicant will join the Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain (http://cslb.psychol.cam.ac.uk), an inter-disciplinary team led by Professor L.K.
Tyler. The Centre has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR
scanner, and EEG and MEG facilities. We currently use a variety of
analysis methods on MEG data-sets, and in particular multivariate
analysis methods such as Representational Similarity Analyses.
Applicants must have a PhD in cognitive neuroscience,
computer science, computational neuroscience, or a related discipline.
Candidates are expected to have excellent computer programming
(especially MATLAB and/or Python) skills, advanced statistical skills,
and expertise in statistical language modelling and/or machine
learning. Experience of MEG analyses, particularly in using
multivariate neuroimaging methods for MEG data and MEG source
localization methods, and knowledge of the neurobiology of language
processing are highly desirable. Relevant post-doctoral experience is
also desirable. Given the nature of the research, candidates should be
fully fluent in English.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3
years until September 30 2020. Please quote reference PJ11959 on your
application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University values diversity and is committed to
equality of opportunity.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all
employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
The
closing date for applications is 8th June 2017.
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University of East
Anglia
Postdoctoral
Position - Crossmodal plasticity and cognition
Applications
are invited for the post of Senior Research Associate in the School of
Psychology, University of East Anglia, to work with Dr. Velia Cardin
(deafbrainplasticity.wordpress.com). The aim of the project is to
understand the influence of early sensory experience on the
organisation of cognitive processes in the human brain. To this aim,
the project will investigate cortical plasticity as a consequence of
early or congenital deafness using functional neuroimaging techniques.
The
successful applicant will be involved in the design and implementation
of fMRI studies, data acquisition and analysis, preparation of results
for publication, and preparation of data for preservation and sharing.
They will be supported at all times to further develop their career and
skills, encouraging them to take the initiative in development of
research projects, present results to specialist and non-specialist
audiences, and acquire new research-related and transferable skills,
such as the knowledge of British Sign Language.
Applicants
should hold or expect shortly to hold a PhD in Neuroscience,
Psychology, Biomedicine, Computer Science or a related discipline or
equivalent qualification and be able to satisfy all the essential
criteria outlined in the person specification.
Desirable
skills include:
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Previous experience working with deaf and hearing colleagues
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Conducting research with populations of deaf individuals
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Knowledge of British Sign Language or another sign language
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Previous research on deafness, crossmodal plasticity, working memory or
executive function
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Experience setting up somatosensory and visual experiments in MRI
environments
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Advanced knowledge of multi-voxel pattern analysis
The
post is available from 2 October 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter
on a full-time, fixed term contract to 30 September 2020.
The
post is subject to a criminal records check at enhanced level from the
Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing
Date: 12 noon on 23 June 2017.
More
information can be found in the following links:
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BCBL - Basque Center on
Cognition, Brain and Language
PHD candidate position at the BCBL- Basque Center on
Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu (Center of excellence Severo Ochoa)
Applications
are invited for a 4-year full-time PhD Studentship in cognitive
neuroscience of language at the Basque Center on Brain Cognition and
Language (BCBL) in San Sebastian (Spain) to investigate plasticity
changes in brain language networks using MEG in patients that undergo
brain surgery.
Applicants
should have a Masters degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Computer
science, Neuroscience, Engineering, Psychology, or neighbor areas, with
a strong interest in the key areas of cognitive neuroscience that are
relevant for the research, coupled with strong computational skills
(e.g., Python, Matlab). Experience with state-of-the art neuroscience
techniques (e.g., MEG, EEG, MRI) is highly desirable but not mandatory.
The
BCBL research facilities include a 3T Siemens Prisma MRI, a whole-head
Elekta MEG system, four ERP labs, a NIRS lab, a baby lab, and several
well-equipped behavioral labs including eye trackers and a computing
cluster. There is also an excellent team of technical support and
research staff. Details of BCBL faculty research interests and research
facilities can be found at http://www.bcbl.eu/
Deadline
July 30th
We
encourage immediate applications as the selection process will be
ongoing and the appointment may be made before the deadline.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter/statement describing your
research interests (4000 characters maximum)
- The names of two referees who would be willing
to write letters of recommendation
For
more information, please contact the Director of BCBL, Manuel Carreiras
(m.carreiras@bcbl.eu).
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BCBL- Basque Center on
Cognition Brain and Language
Post-doctoral
position at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language
(San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu (Center of excellence Severo Ochoa)
Applications
are invited for a 2-year full-time post-doctoral position in cognitive
neuroscience at the Basque Center on Brain Cognition and Language
(BCBL) in San Sebastian (Spain). Applicants should have strong
interests in consciousness and cognitive neurosciences coupled with
strong computational skills in Python. The main project will use
functional MRI to assess the neural correlates of the
encoding/maintenance of semantic representations and the learning of
new categories and statistical regularities across distinct states of
attention and conscious awareness. Experience with state of the art
machine learning classification approaches and toolboxes (e.g. PyMVPA,
Nilearn, Scikit-learn) is a requirement. Additional expertise in
dynamic functional connectivity analyses would be a plus.
The BCBL Center (recently awarded the label of excellence Severo Ochoa)
promotes a vibrant research environment without substantial teaching
obligations. It provides access to the most advanced behavioral and
neuroimaging techniques, including 3 Tesla Siemens Prisma scanner, 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. The BCBL hosts excellent support staff and research
personnel. Details of BCBL faculty research interests and research
facilities can be found at http://ift.tt/21UUyx0.
Informal
inquiries about the post can be directed to David Soto, d.soto@bcbl.eu.
Selection of
candidates and interviews will be ongoing until August 15st, 2017.
Please submit your application as soon as possible.
To submit your application please follow this link: http://www.bcbl.eu/calls, applying for "Postdoc fMRI 2017
Consciousness" and upload:
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Your curriculum vitae.
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A covering letter outlining your research interests (4000 characters
maximun)
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The names of two referees who would be willing to write letters of
recommendation
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BCBL- Basque Center on
Cognition Brain and Language
Pre-doctoral
position at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language
(San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu (Center of excellence Severo Ochoa)
Applications
are invited for a 4-year full-time PhD Studentship in cognitive
neuroscience at the Basque Center on Brain Cognition and Language
(BCBL) in San Sebastian (Spain).
Applicants
should have an honours and a Masters degree in Psychology,
Neuroscience, Computer Science or another other relevant area and have
a strong interest in consciousness and cognitive science coupled with
strong computational skills (preferably Python) and experience with state-of-the
art neuroscience techniques, in particular fMRI. The student will
receive a stipend of 16.000 € during the first 2 years and 18.000 €
during the last 2 years. The BCBL research facilities include a 3T MRI,
a whole-head MEG system, four ERP labs, a NIRS lab, a baby lab, and
several well-equipped behavioral labs including eye trackers and a
computing cluster. There are also excellent technical support and
research staff. Details of BCBL faculty research interests and research
facilities can be found at http://www.bcbl.eu/groups.
For
further information about the position please contact David Soto, d.soto@bcbl.eu.
Selection of candidates and interviews will be ongoing until the 31st
of June. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
To submit your application please follow this link: http://www.bcbl.eu/calls, applying for "Pre-doc fMRI 2017
Consciousness" and upload:
1.
Your curriculum vitae.
2.
A covering letter outlining your research interests (4000 characters
maximun)
3.
The names of two referees who would be willing to write letters of
recommendation
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Symposia, Conferences
and Workshops
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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.
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The third biennial Workshop
on Infant Language Development (WILD)
The Basque Center
on Cognition, Brain and Language is pleased to announce that
the program for the third biennial Workshop on Infant Language
Development (WILD) is available. 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.
- Janet Werker,The University of British Columbia
- David Lewkowicz, Northeastern University
- Takao Hensch, Harvard University
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The Society for the Neurobiology of Language
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