Posted: April 10, 2019

Postdoctoral Position in Primate Social Neurophysiology

We are hiring a new postdoctoral associate in non-human primate social neurophysiology in the Chang lab at Yale University (https://changlab.yale.edu). Applicants with the following skills are particularly preferred: (a) research background in systems or cognitive neuroscience, (b) expertise in performing electrophysiology in behaving animals, and (c) highly quantitative analytic skills, which may include computational modeling. This postdoctoral associate will carry out multi-channel, multi-area, electrophysiological recordings and neuropharmacological manipulations while non-human primates are engaged in dynamic and contingent social interactions. This individual will be required to generate electrophysiological data, perform extensive data analyses, and learn to perform necessary surgeries required for our research. This individual will also lead a small team within the lab to propel the research in a collaborative environment.

Our preferred start date is between August of 2019 and December of 2019. However, we will try our best to accommodate candidate’s schedule if a candidate is an excellent fit for this position.

Postdoctoral training in Neuroscience at Yale provides a strong environment for conducting successful and rigorous postdoctoral research toward obtaining an independent position. The neuroscience community at Yale is highly active and involves multiple academic departments, including the Departments of Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, and more. Further, the Kavli Institute for Neuroscience and the Swartz Center for Theoretical Neurobiology provide excellent opportunities for postdoctoral trainees.

Yale and the Chang lab highly value diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV (including any papers under review or still “in prep”) and just the names of two reference contacts to: steve.chang@yale.edu Successfully Encoded

Posted: September 4, 2018

The Department of Psychology at Florida State University seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in Social Psychology, with a start date for August 2019. Our department has a vibrant faculty, outstanding resources, a favorable teaching load, and a collegial atmosphere. The successful candidate will have their Ph.D. by the start date and have a strong research program and potential to attract extramural funding. Candidates with lines of research in any area of social psychology (including but not limited to: emotion, social cognition, and social neuroscience) are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should provide a CV, copies of 3 representative preprints/reprints, and statements of research and teaching interests, and arrange for at least 3 letters of recommendation to be sent on the candidate’s behalf. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and students. Individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in Psychology are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply go to: https://jobs.fsu.edu (Job ID 44110). Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Jon Maner, search chair (maner@psy.fsu.edu Successfully Encoded). For more information about our department see www.psy.fsu.edu.

Posted: May 5, 2018

Description of Postdoctoral position: The laboratory of Dr. Alex Ophir (www.ophirlab.com) in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University invites applications for an available postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will be involved in studies of early life social experience and complex social dynamics. In particular the project will explore the importance of postnatal social environment on the development of adult social behavior, neural phenotype, neural gene expression, and/or physical health. The successful candidate should be highly motivated and will ideally have a strong background in at least some of the following: rodent behavior, neurobiological methods to assess phenotype or gene expression (e.g., immunohistochemistry, qPCR, autoradiography), methods to assess body condition and health status, and/or stereotaxic surgery. The position offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team, a vibrant community of researchers working at the interface of brain, behavior and evolution, and outstanding biotechnology and neuroscience resources across campus.

Qualifications: The position requires that the applicant have a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, biology/ zoology or a related field by the time of employment. The candidate should be highly motivated and able to work independently and in a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills are also desired.

How to apply: Applications should include a current CV along with a statement of interests and contact information for three references. Applications should be submitted by email to ophir@cornell.edu Successfully Encoded, with the subject line: Postdoc.

The position is available as of August 2018 and applications will be considered until the position is filled. The position can be supported for at least two years, with the option for continued funding contingent on performance and available funds. Salary is commensurate with experience, according to NIH guidelines (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-16-047.html).

Posted: April 10, 2018

Postdoctoral Researcher Position

Description of Postdoctoral position: The laboratory of Dr. James P Curley in the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an available postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will be involved in studies of complex social dynamics of group-living mice and rats (e.g. Williamson et al 2016 Animal Behavior, Lee et al 2017 Proceedings Royal Society, Williamson et al 2017 Hormones & Behavior). Specifically, the project involves the development of RFID tracking and behavioral analysis of individual rodents housed in large vivaria and investigation of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying dynamic social behavior in social groups. The successful candidate should be highly motivated and have a strong background in statistical analysis and programming and in depth experience of rodent behavioral assessments. Experience in some of the following neurobiological methods are also desired: histology, immunohistochemistry, real-time PCR and rodent surgery. The position offers an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative team in the vibrant UT Austin research community.

Qualifications: The position requires that the applicant have a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, zoology or a related field by the time of employment. The candidate should be highly motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are also desired.

Appointment: The initial appointment will be for three years. The position is available as of September 2018 and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience, according to NIH guidelines. The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

How to apply: Please send a statement of interests, Curriculum Vitae, and names of three references to: Professor James Curley, Psychology Department, UT Austin, curley@utexas.edu Successfully Encoded https://labs.la.utexas.edu/curley/

Posted: October 9, 2017

Postdoctoral position in Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuroscience Program and Department of Psychology, Michigan State University

The Veenema laboratory in Michigan State University’s Neuroscience Program and Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time postdoc for two years. The postdoc will be responsible for conducting experiments laid out in an NSF grant awarded to Dr. Veenema. Specifically, the postdoc will study the neural circuits underlying juvenile social behaviors in rats and how these circuits differ in males and females with a focus on sex-specific effects mediated by the neuropeptides vasopressin and oxytocin. The Veenema lab utilizes molecular, biochemical, anatomical and behavioral approaches to elucidate the roles of vasopressin and oxytocin within neural circuits modulating social behavior. Applicants must have a PhD and interest and experience in behavioral neuroscience techniques. The position is available as of January 2018 and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience, according to NIH guidelines. Michigan State University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to aveenema@msu.edu Successfully Encoded and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to aveenema@msu.edu.Successfully Encoded For more information about the Veenema lab, please visit https://veenemalab.psy.msu.edu. For more info about the neuroscience program an the department of psychology please visit https://neuroscience.natsci.msu.edu and https://psychology.msu.edu.

Posted: September 27, 2017

Multiple Neuroscience Positions – Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Florida State University seeks to hire four tenure-track Assistant Professors in Neuroscience with expertise in A) Brain Dysfunction, B) Neuropharmacology, C) Neurophysiology/Optogenetics, or D) Chemical Senses. These positions are part of an ongoing commitment by the university to invest in and promote brain research/education, which has led to several recent hires and the anticipated addition of an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience. The tenure home for these positions will be in the Department of Psychology (Positions A and B; www.psy.fsu.edu) or the Department of Biological Sciences (Positions C and D; www.bio.fsu.edu). Applicants will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, contribute to the scientific expansion of our interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience (www.neuro.fsu.edu) and develop an undergraduate course in their area of expertise. Candidates will find an outstanding research infrastructure with scientific colleagues housed in adjacent buildings, relatively new laboratory space and vivaria, and a wide array of resources, including staffed molecular, histological, imaging, and scientific instrumentation core facilities (see http://neuro.fsu.edu/resource/cores). Florida State University is classified as a Carnegie R1 (Highest Research Activity) institution with a student population approaching 42,000. The University is located in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, where residents have access to a broad range of cultural amenities and an abundance of regional springs, lakes and rivers, and pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to the search committee chairs Dr. Rick Hyson (hyson@neuro.fsu.edu Successfully Encoded; Positions A and B) or Dr. Tom Houpt (houpt@neuro.fsu.edu Successfully Encoded; Positions C and D). Review of applications will begin on November 1, but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Apply at http://jobs.fsu.edu (Job ID 42390). Candidates should clearly identify which position(s) they feel would be most appropriate for their expertise. Applicants should upload a single PDF containing their CV, a research statement and a statement of teaching interests, and arrange for at least 3 letters of recommendation to be uploaded on their behalf. Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and students. Individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in Neuroscience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posted: September 20, 2017

Postdoctoral Fellow in Social Affective Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, Boston College

The Christianson Lab (http://christiansonlab.bc.edu) at Boston College seeks a postdoctoral research fellow. The position is supported by an NIMH grant investigating the insular cortex in rodent social decision making. Well qualified candidates will have a recent Ph.D. in Neuroscience with behavioral, systems/anatomy, or physiological focus. The position will entail rodent behavior, neuroanatomical experiments, viral gene delivery, microscopy and electrophysiology; training will be provided and the fellow will be encouraged to establish new research lines to facilitate a transition to independent scholarship. Boston College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants may apply by sending a CV, a brief statement of goals, and the names of 2-3 references to John Christianson j.christianson@bc.edu Successfully Encoded.

Posted: September 14, 2017

Postdoctoral position in Autism Research, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park.

The Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience lab (www.dscn.umd.edu) at the University of Maryland has an opening for a postdoctoral associate. This position is supported by an NIMH-funded grant investigating how brain organization contributes to atypical social interaction in children with autism spectrum disorder. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Psychology (clinical or developmental preferred) and have expertise in autism and autism assessment, including experience the ADI and/or ADOS-2. The position will involve both diagnostic assessment of children with autism as well as active involvement in behavioral and neuroimaging research projects examining social interaction in autism. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please see full details of the position and how to apply at www.dscn.umd.edu.

Posted: September 14, 2017

2 Postdoctoral positions in Social and Affective Neuroscience at the University of Maryland, College Park

Candidates are being considered for two postdoctoral research associate positions as part of a collaborative project between Dr. Luiz Pessoa’s Laboratory of Cognition and Emotion (http://lce.umd.edu/) and Dr. Elizabeth Redcay’s Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience lab (www.dscn.umd.edu) at the University of Maryland, College Park. The postdoc will play a lead role in conducting studies to examine the temporal evolution of brain network organization during dynamic, multimodal social and emotional processing. These studies include investigating effects of emotional (e.g., mood induction) and social (e.g., joint attention) context on network organization.

Requirements include a PhD in neuroscience or related area. Experience in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging and strong computational abilities are desirable. The position offers excellent training in advanced aspects of neuroimaging data analysis, including multivariate and network techniques.

The university is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. See www.dscn.umd.edu for details and how to apply.

Posted: September 14, 2017

Yale University: Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences: Psychology
Cognitive Psychology, Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor, Cognitive Psychology: The Department of Psychology at Yale University invites applications for an appointment at the Assistant Professor level. We are especially interested in individuals whose research programs complement those of our existing faculty in cognitive psychology, and we seek outstanding researchers who will contribute effectively to both the undergraduate and graduate teaching programs of the University. We especially encourage members of minority groups, women, persons with disabilities and covered veterans to apply. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, selected publications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to http://apply.interfolio.com/43760. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

Posted: September 12, 2017

Full-time, tenure-track faculty position in systems and behavioral neuroscience, at the Assistant Professor level.

The Department of Psychology at Cornell University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in systems and behavioral neuroscience, at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree, relevant postdoctoral experience, and a strong record of published research.

We are seeking innovative, independently-minded investigators with research interests that integrate central nervous system function and behavior. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, sensory or motor systems, learning and memory, cognition and decision-making, evolution and development, genetics and genomics, social behavior and communication, theory and computation, and the mechanisms of attentional, affective/emotional, or hormonal regulation of neural systems.

Successful candidates may employ a variety of research techniques and will seek to leverage the technological resources and collaborative environment of Cornell University to enhance their research program. Candidates who pursue integrative research questions that embrace the complexities of natural environments are particularly encouraged. Candidates are expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program, and to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

How to apply
Review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to Cornell University’s heritage of “any person, any study.” Applications from women and minority candidates are especially welcome.
Apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9653

Posted: August 15, 2017

Assistant/Associate Professor, Nonhuman Primate Behavioral Neuroscience

Emory University, Department of Psychology and the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Division of Developmental and Cognitive Neuroscience invite applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of nonhuman primate behavioral neuroscience. Applicants of particular interest to us include: behavioral neuroscientists who focus on developmental behavioral genetics and work with large populations of nonhuman primates or primate behavioral neuroendocrinologists; primate neuroscientists who use large-scale neural recording and decoding technologies and/or MRI and PET; neuroscientists who manipulate brain activity using cutting-edge pharmacogenetic interventions, transcranial magnetic stimulation, or deep brain stimulation to inform on primate brain neural circuitry. This new hire would likely have synergistic interests with faculty from Psychology, Anthropology, and Yerkes studying social behavior, social determinants of health, stress, memory, decision-making, or other cognitive processes as well as neurobehavioral or developmental aspects of these processes. The department seeks a candidate with strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Ph.D. required. Candidates should submit applications via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/43637. Please include a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, two or three representative publications, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include a brief diversity statement in your cover letter that addresses past activities and future plans to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity in your professional career. We will begin reviewing applications Nov. 1, 2017, but applications received up to 30 days after review begins will be given full consideration. Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veteran employer. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Posted: August 8, 2017

Faculty Position in Neuroscience

The Neuroscience Institute at Georgia State University (GSU) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Area of neuroscience is open with preference given to individuals using state-of-the-art crossdisciplinary approaches incorporating molecular, genetic/genomic, computational, or quantitative methods. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D. and possess the ability to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program while contributing to the Neuroscience Institute’s graduate and undergraduate teaching programs. The ideal research program would synergize with existing strengths in the Neuroscience Institute and GSU’s interdisciplinary University Research Centers (http://research.gsu.edu/centers-and-institutes/). Applicants should provide a full curriculum vita, names and contact information for three references, and a statement of research plans and teaching philosophy (5 page limit) that includes their views and experience related to the Institute’s goal of serving a diverse student body in its educational activities. Applications can be submitted either electronically in PDF format to niselectioncommittee@gsu.edu Successfully Encoded or in hard copy to: Chair of the Neuroscience Institute Faculty Search Committee, Neuroscience Institute, PO Box 5030, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302-50310. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. Georgia State University is a dynamic research university in the heart of Atlanta. The Neuroscience Institute is a thriving academic department housed in the Petit Science Center that provides world-class facilities and an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment (see http://neuroscience.gsu.edu). Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Posted: August 8, 2017

The Center for Social Neural Networks and Young Lab East at University of Tsukuba in Japan invites applications for an Assistant Professor position with a start date as early as Jan 1, 2018. Salary and research funding is available through March 31, 2022. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral experience and be capable working independently, yet collaboratively. Applicants should have experience in behavioral neuroscience using circuit level manipulations or analysis techniques in genetically engineered mouse models. The lab is particularly interested in using genetic or circuit based techniques in mice to understand the neural mechanisms by which oxytocin modulates, or creates diversity in, social behaviors. The Assistant Professor will work under the guidance and mentorship of Larry Young (Emory University & University of Tsukuba). Young Lab East will be integrated with Sonoko Ogawa’s Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology. The Assistant Professor will be expected to apply for external funding. The successful applicant should commit to a minimum of two years in the position at University of Tsukuba, but may continue until March 31, 2022. There is no teaching requirement for this position, but teaching opportunity are available if desired. The Center for Social Neural Networks is a virtual Center led by Larry Young (Director) and Sonoko Ogawa (Assistant Director), which includes investigators from across Japan who share an interest in the neurobiology of social behavior in diverse animal models, including medaka fish, prairie voles, mice, dogs and humans. Interested applicants are encouraged contact Larry Young (lyoun03@emory.edu Successfully Encoded) for more details (include a CV with the inquiry) before submitting the full application. The full application should include a CV, a brief 1 pg research statement, a maximum of 5 representative publications, and three letters of recommendation. As this is an international collaborative funding mechanism, Japanese citizens are not eligible.

Posted: August 8, 2017

Assistant Professor, Neural Mechanisms of Cognition and Behavior

The Department of Psychology at Emory University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2018. We seek applicants to establish an independent, federally-funded program of research aimed at understanding mechanisms of cognition and behavior at biological and psychological levels with a goal of building on Emory’s strengths in behavioral, cognitive, affective, social, computational, developmental, and/or comparative neuroscience. We also seek applicants with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Laboratory space for small animals as well as research facilities for humans (including a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner) are available. Applicants whose research uses cutting-edge techniques in small animals and bridges to studies with humans are particularly encouraged to apply.

Ph.D. required. Candidates should submit applications at psychology.emory.edu. Please include a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, two or three representative publications, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include a brief statement in your cover letter that addresses past activities and future plans to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity in your professional career. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2017, and applications received up to 30 days after review begins will be given full consideration. Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is a diverse community that values multiple perspectives and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veteran employer. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Posted: July 31, 2017

Postdoctoral Position in Social Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst

The War and Peace Lab ( http://people.umass.edu/bleidner ) directed by Professor Bernhard Leidner, situated in the Psychology of Peace and Violence Program in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is seeking applications for a 2-year Post-Doctoral Research Associate beginning in September 2017, with opportunity for renewal assuming excellent performance and availability of funding.
POSITION DESCRIPTION. The postdoc will work closely with Dr. Leidner on a project funded by the National Science Foundation and the Binational U.S.-Israel Science Foundation, examining how the suffering or perpetration of intergroup violence in the past can facilitate or prevent intergroup violence in the present and future. In collaboration with Dr. Leidner, as well as Co-PIs Dr. Gilad Hirschberger (IDC Herzliya, Israel) and Dr. Jiyoung Park (UT Dallas), the postdoc will develop research questions, design studies to test them, analyze results, and write up manuscripts and grant proposals stemming from this project. Studies will include survey, behavioral, and autonomic psychophysiological measures (e.g., cardiovascular indices of threat and challenge; for more information on the project, see the project abstract). The postdoc will further assist the PI with management of the grant/project and lab, including supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. Postdoctoral Research Associates at the University of Massachusetts are unionized and receive standard salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
QUALIFICATIONS. Competitive candidates will have: a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in psychology or a related discipline by the time of appointment; a strong track record of research on topics such as conflict, aggression/violence, reconciliation, threat, and/or social identification in intergroup contexts; experience conducting survey and behavioral experiments; experience with psychophysiological testing and analysis (e.g., impedance cardiography); excellent methodological and quantitative/statistical skills (e.g., conditional indirect effects modeling, structural equation modeling), as well as organizational skills (e.g., collection and management of large datasets); excellent manuscript and emerging grant writing skills.

This is an ideal position for a new PhD looking to spend their time strengthening their research portfolio and publishing peer-reviewed articles with close mentoring from the PI. The postdoc will have many opportunities to practice other skills such as presenting and networking at national and international conferences in order to prepare for an independent career. The project will provide funded opportunities for domestic and international travels to collaborator/research and conference sites. In addition to collaborating on the NSF/BSF-funded project mentioned above, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work on other projects, and to write new grants in collaboration with the PI.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. Please submit the following materials to Dr. Bernhard Leidner by email (bleidner@psych.umass.edu Successfully Encoded): a cover letter; CV; a 2-3 page personal/research statement containing biographic information, relevant research experience, and career goals; up to three sample publications; and the contact details of three referees. Review of applications will begin July 15, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Bernhard Leidner by email (bleidner@psych.umass.edu Successfully Encoded).
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive community of faculty, students, and staff with the conviction that such an environment catalyzes learning and cultivates ethical, informed, and prepared citizens. We are especially interested in qualified candidates whose teaching and service reflect engagement with varied perspectives and constituencies. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, teaching or other work activities. We will also favorable consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.

Posted: July 31, 2017

Faculty Position in Human Social/Affective/Cultural Neuroscience
The Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for a faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor) focusing on social/affective/cultural neuroscience in healthy populations, which may include research that touches on cognitive, clinical and/or developmental processes as well. The successful candidate will likely be a faculty member who would affiliate with the Social Psychology area of the Department. Preference will be given to individuals whose methods include brain imaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG, eCog), genetics/epigenetics, biomarkers or stimulation techniques (e.g., tDCS; TMS) paired with behavioral studies. This is a tenure-track university year appointment. The expected start date is September 1, 2018.

Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a statement of current and future research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of teaching excellence (if available). The University of Michigan and the Department of Psychology value contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://diversity.umich.edu). We encourage applicants to comment (in a separate statement or in the cover letter) about how their research, teaching, and/or service in the past, present, and/or future could contribute to these values. Applicants should also request at least three letters of recommendation from referees. Once the application is submitted, an email will be sent to each of the referees with instructions for submitting letters directly to the application system by September 15, 2017. All other application materials noted above should be uploaded to https://psychology-lsa.applicantstack.com/x/apply/a2s9hqlgv7f0 by September 15, 2017 as a single PDF. For inquiries about the position please contact Ethan Kross (ekross@umich.edu Successfully Encoded). The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual-career couples.

Posted: May 9, 2017

Postdoctoral Position in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience | Department of Psychiatry | Mood and Personality Disorders Program | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York City

The Mood and Personality Disorders Program Lab, directed by Professor Harold W. Koenigsberg, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow to begin in Winter or Spring of 2017 (starting date negotiable) to participate in an NIMH funded fMRI imaging study of emotion regulation across the Affective Instability Spectrum, in healthy individuals and in those with mood and personality disorders. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join at the beginning of a 5-year R01 grant and will have opportunities to develop new projects as well.

Successful applicants will have completed a PhD in psychology, neuroscience or a related field and have a strong publication record that includes neuroimaging studies, preferably with a focus on using fMRI and psychophysiology to examine emotion regulation and emotion experience and their relationship to behavioral and cognitive function. Strong technical skills are required, including competence in task implementation, pre-processing and analyzing imaging data. Expertise and coding ability in relevant software such as Matlab, SPM, NeuroElf, SPSS, and E-Prime is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills and the ability to assist in training lab personnel are essential. Candidates with substantial prior experience with advanced MRI methods (task-related and resting-state functional connectivity, MVPA / RSA), concomitant psychophysiological and eye-tracking measures, and single and multilevel moderation/mediation analysis are uniquely attractive. This position affords the opportunity to work with the outstanding research dedicated imaging resources and faculty of the Mount Sinai Translational Molecular and Imaging Institute (TMII) at Mount Sinai, which include a 3T Siemens, a 3T MR/PET Siemens, and a 7T Siemens whole body scanner.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV along with a list of 3 references to Dr. Koenigsberg at Harold.Koenigsberg@mssm.edu.Successfully Encoded

Harold W. Koenigsberg, MD
Professor of Psychiatry
Director, Mood and Personality Disorders Program
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY

Mount Sinai Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences and backgrounds.

Posted: May 1, 2017

Dear S4SN community,

A neuroscience lab directed by Steve Chang at the Department of Psychology and Department of Neuroscience at Yale University is hiring a full-time data analyst. We are looking for a candidate who has prior experience in signal processing and/or computational modeling. The position is for analyzing single-neuron and local field potential electrophysiology data and computational modeling based on the data. The newly hired individual will have a sufficient overlap with the current data analyst to have a smooth transition.

Chang lab is located both on the main campus and the medical campus at Yale University in New Haven. If you have further questions, please contact the lab by emailing steve.chang@yale.edu Successfully Encoded and visit the lab website, http://changlab.yale.edu.

Yale values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Thank you-
Steve

Posted: May 1, 2017

Postdoctoral position, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University

The Social Brain Lab at Indiana University, directed by Dr. Dan Kennedy, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for an NIH-funded neuroimaging research project (R01: “Using complex video stimuli to elucidate atypical brain functioning in ASD”). Our lab investigates the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying human social functioning and how these mechanisms break down in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This project specifically uses resting-state fcMRI and video-evoked fMRI, combined with eye tracking and behavioral experiments, to examine neural mechanisms of altered social cognition and to assess heterogeneity in ASD.

We are looking for someone with a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, computer science, statistics, or a related area. The ideal candidate would have a strong quantitative background, previous training in social or cognitive neuroscience, and an interest in psychopathology and ASD. Experience with MATLAB and familiarity with neuroimaging analysis software (e.g., FSL, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, ANTs) and advanced analysis methods (e.g., graph theory, functional connectivity, multivariate analyses) is preferred. Applicants must have good organizational skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment.

The position is available immediately, but the start date can be flexible. We will begin reviewing applications immediately, and continue reviewing them on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes health benefits.

To apply, please email your application to Dan Kennedy (dpk@indiana.edu Successfully Encoded). Please include a cover letter that includes a proposed start date, CV, 3 representative publications, and 3 letters of reference.

Posted: May 1, 2017

FWF program Cognition and Communication – 11 PhD positions in Austria

Please consider the openings for 11 PhD-positions within the FWF funded Doctoral Program “Cognition and Communication”, a cooperation between the University of Vienna and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, that might be of interest for members and students of your research groups and/or societies.
Details can be found under the following link:
http://cogcom.univie.ac.at

Posted: March 14, 2017

Faculty position in fMRI

The Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences seeks applications for an Assistant in Research faculty position in human neuroimaging. The applicant will function as part of the FSU MRI facility, which houses a new Siemens Prisma 3T MRI scanner; the facility also has MRcompatible EEG and TMS equipment.

The successful candidate will have sophisticated technical skills and work closely with members of the MRI community at FSU to help facilitate and foster research programs in human neuroimaging and provide handson support with evolving analytic approaches for both structural (i.e., DSI/DTI) and functional neuroimaging data.

Applicants must hold a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field. The primary qualification for this position is expertise in human MRI research designand analyses. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Contact Info
Greg Hajcak, PhD
Scientific Director, Designee
Department of Biomedical Sciences
hajcak@gmail.com Successfully Encoded

Anticipated Salary Range
Anticipate hiring between $65,000 and $85,000, commensurate upon education, skills, and experience.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, to include fingerprinting.

This is a Faculty position.

How To Apply
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Open until filled; application review will begin 4/1/2017

Posted: March 14, 2017

The Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Mackenzie Presbyterian University (São Paulo, Brazil) is seeking candidates interested in studies on neuroscience, attractiveness and self-esteem for an investigator-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship. The selected candidate will work primarily on a FAPESP (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo) funded study examining the effects of facial appearance manipulation on well-being and self-esteem. This project will use multiple neuroscientifc approaches, including facial electromyography and eye-tracking systems. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee the collection of data; conduct data analyses; and help in the preparation of manuscripts.

This study is incorporated in the activities of the Center for Applied Research in Well-Being and Human Behavior (funded by a FAPESP-NATURA joint call). This center is a joint-venture integrating the University of São Paulo, Mackenzie Presbyterian University and the Federal University of São Paulo. All activities of this Postdoctoral Fellowship will be supervised by Professor Paulo Boggio (PI in this Center and Director of the Social and Cogntive Neuroscience Lab).

The selected candidate will profit from being involved in the research activities of a highly innovative Center, as well as from benefits which include a competitive monthly stipend, research contingency funds (15% of the yearly stipend) as well as displacement funding, if necessary (for more information on FAPESP Post-Doctoral Fellowships, visit http://www.fapesp.br/en/postdoc).

The candidate should have completed his/her PhD in an area related to the study. Fluency in English is mandatory. Candidates with expertise in facial EMG and eye-tracking are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications must be sent by email to paulo.boggio@mackenzie.br Successfully Encoded, and should include a cover letter detailing the candidate’s research interests, CV and contact details of two potential references.

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Start date is flexible, starting from August 2017.

Posted: February 6, 2017

The Harvard Psychology Department is currently accepting applications for teaching positions in Cambridge, MA for 2017-18:

FULL-TIME HARVARD COLLEGE FELLOWS
The Psychology Department participates in the Harvard College Fellows Program for new or recent PhDs. This position consists of approximately 75% teaching and 25% research under the supervision of a faculty member in the department. Applications for this program are due by March 1st, and applications are handled centrally rather than through the department. Late applications will not be accepted unless positions remain open after an initial round. Please see program information (http://facultyresources.fas.harvard.edu/college-fellows-program) as well as the Psychology position description (http://facultyresources.fas.harvard.edu/social-sciences). See https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/7378 for more information and application instructions.

PART-TIME LECTURERS
Part-time lecturers are sought for the upcoming 2017-18 academic year in the Department of Psychology. The Department is particularly interested in candidates who could teach an undergraduate methods course, a graduate course for clinical students on ethics, or on psychological testing, specialty undergraduate courses in Social Psychology, Clinical Science/Abnormal Psychology, or possibly Developmental Psychology or the interface of Psychology and Computer Science in one or both semesters. Applications for these positions must be submitted online; please see the full job description and application information at https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/7433 . Application review for these positions begins March 1st and will continue through all applications submitted by March 15th. Applications submitted after this date will be considered if openings remain.

If you have questions, please send them to:
psychology@wjh.harvard.edu Successfully Encoded, with your last name and position you are applying for in the subject line.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posted: February 1, 2017

Postdoctoral Position in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience | Department of Psychiatry | Mood and Personality Disorders Program | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York City

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV along with a list of 3 references to Dr. Koenigsberg at Harold.Koenigsberg@mssm.edu.Successfully Encoded

Harold W. Koenigsberg, MD
Professor of Psychiatry
Director, Mood and Personality Disorders Program
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY

Posted: November 28, 2016

Pos-doctoral fellowship in Developmental Neuroscience

The Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Mackenzie Presbyterian University (São Paulo, Brazil) is seeking candidates interested in studying the neural correlates of social development in infants for an investigator-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship. The selected candidate will work primarily on a FAPESP (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo) funded study examining the patterns of neural activation in infants in response to tactile and visual stimulation.

This project will rely on the use of functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), as well as eye-tracking and behavioral assessments. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee the collection of fNIRS, eye-tracking and observational data; conduct data analyses; and help in the preparation of manuscripts. This study is incorporated in the activities of the Center for Applied Research in Well-Being and Human Behavior (funded by a FAPESP-NATURA joint call). This center is a joint-venture integrating the University of São Paulo, Mackenzie Presbyterian University and Federal University of São Paulo.

All activities of this Postdoctoral Fellowship will be supervised by Professor Paulo Boggio (Director of the Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab – Mackenzie Presbyterian University). The selected candidate will profit from being involved in the research activities of a highly innovative Center, as well as from benefits which include a competitive monthly stipend, research contingency funds (15% of the yearly stipend) as well as displacement funding, if necessary (for more information on FAPESP Post-Doctoral Fellowships, visit fapesp.br/en/postdoc).

The candidates should have completed their PhD in an area related to the study. Fluency in English is mandatory. Candidates with expertise in fNIRS and eye-tracking techniques, as well as experience in working with infants are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications must be sent by email to paulo.boggio@mackenzie.br Successfully Encoded, and should include a cover letter detailing the candidate’s research interests, their CV and contact details of two potential references. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Start date is flexible, starting from January 2017.

Posted: October 24, 2016

Assistant Professor, Social Neuroscience – Faculty of Arts – Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology, University of Alberta, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Social Neuroscience.

Candidates must have a PhD in Psychology or Neuroscience by the date of the appointment or shortly thereafter. Applicants are expected to have an excellent research record in social psychology that reflects expertise in the neurological underpinnings of social behaviour and social cognition. Although research in any sub-topic of social psychology is acceptable, preference will be given to candidates who have a research agenda that complements current areas of expertise within the Department, especially in the areas of social and cultural psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Examples of research topics within these areas include, but are not limited to, culture, self and identity, language and communication, group processes, and intergroup relations. Successful candidates will have a strong research methods background that includes traditional experimental and non-experimental social psychological methods, as well as innovative methods associated with neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI, EEG, optical imaging, and TMS. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high-quality and innovative social psychological research, obtain external research funding, and be strongly committed to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, specifically in social psychology, is preferred.

The Department of Psychology currently has strengths in behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, cognition, comparative cognition and behaviour, developmental science, and social and cultural psychology. The Department offers a highly collegial and supportive work environment for new and established academics, with outstanding support for research and teaching. The University of Alberta is one of the largest and most research-intensive universities in Canada. With more than 39,000 students from 146 countries, the University regularly ranks among the top five universities in the country. With a metropolitan area population of approximately one million people, Edmonton is home to numerous arts and music festivals and boasts the largest system of urban parkland in North America. Edmonton and the University of Alberta are situated on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, and Nakota Sioux.

For more information on the University of Alberta and Edmonton, please visit http://www.ualberta.ca and http://www.infoedmonton.com.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications in accordance with the Faculty Agreement as per the negotiated salary scales: http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/PayandTaxInfo/~/media/hrs/PayandTaxInformation/SalaryScales/Academic/Faculty-2016-2017.pdf .

To have your application considered, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following:

cover letter that includes the names and contact information of three referees
curriculum vitae(CV)
teaching statement that includes your teaching philosophy along with a statement about research interests (Attach under “Statement of Teaching/Research Interests”)
copies of up to three publications (Submit as one attachment under “List of Publications” option)

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3)(e), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application (within your cover letter). If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application (within the cover letter).

Applicants are expected to contact their referees and arrange to have them submit their letters of reference via e-mail to the Executive Assistant in Psychology, Sharon Randon psyea@ualberta.ca Successfully Encoded . Referees should enter “A108030308 REFERENCE” in the subject line.

All applications and letters of reference can be addressed to the attention of Dr. Christopher Sturdy, Chair, Department of Psychology.

Review of applications will start on 15 December 2016. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Business Address:

Department of Psychology
P217 Biological Sciences Building
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Canada, T6G 2E9

How to Apply
Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Posted: October 6, 2016

North Hall Endowed Chair, Tenured Associate Professor or Professor rank, Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara

The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences invites applicants for the North Hall Chair in Psychological & Brain Sciences. Appointment to the North Hall Chair will be made at the tenured associate or full professor rank to a scholar with an appropriately distinguished record who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of our academic community through research, teaching, and service. Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in Psychological and Brain Sciences or a related discipline. Initial review will begin on December 1, 2016, for a July 1, 2017 appointment. The position is open until filled. Applicants can submit a current c.v., representative publications, statements of research, teaching, and service accomplishments, and a list three references to UC Recruit URL (https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00839).

The position is open to exceptional candidates in all fields of Psychological & Brain Sciences. We are especially interested in hiring a colleague whose scholarship focuses on stereotyping, discrimination, race, ethnicity, or inequality. Examples of research areas include, but are certainly not limited to, social interactions between and among ethnic majority and minority groups, the neurobiological systems involved in the categorization, perception, and evaluation of race, the evolutionary or developmental underpinnings of coalition formation and dominance hierarchies, the effects of conscious and unconscious biases in social systems and institutions, or how biological systems are affected by discrimination.

This position is one of four North Hall Chairs being recruited at UCSB. The North Hall Chairs were created to bring to campus ladder-rank faculty whose research, mentorship, and leadership will further UCSB’s commitment to diversity. The endowed chairs were named in recognition of the role that black students’ takeover of North Hall in 1968 played in the establishment of the Black Studies Department and the Center for Black Studies. Competitive applicants for the position will have demonstrated a commitment to providing academic mentoring to, and supporting the research of undergraduate and/or graduate students from diverse backgrounds, including those from minority groups underrepresented in the sciences. The successful candidate is expected to facilitate the academic support of African American students and undergraduate student research as well as forge interdisciplinary scholarly connections across disciplines, especially with the other North Hall Endowed Chairs.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posted: October 3, 2016

Investigator-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Mackenzie Presbyterian University (São Paulo, Brazil) is seeking candidates interested in Neuroscience of Positive Emotions for an investigator-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship. The selected candidate will work primarily on a FAPESP (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo) funded study examining the effects of gratitude in altruism, reciprocity, among others. This project will use multiple neuroscientifc approaches, including fNIR, EEG, peripheral measures, among others. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee the collection of neuroimaging and EEG data; conduct data analyses; and help in the preparation of manuscripts.

The candidate should have completed his/her PhD in an area related to the study. Fluency in English is mandatory. Candidates with expertise in fNIR and EEG techniques are particularly encouraged to apply.

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Start date is flexible, starting from January 2017.

Posted: October 3, 2016

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position at Columbia University Psychology Department

The Department of Psychology at Columbia University invites applications (for a tenure-track position) in the Department of Psychology at the assistant professor level to begin July 1, 2017. We seek applications from individuals with specializations in Cognitive Neuroscience that complement current areas of expertise within the Department. Examples of research areas of special interest include decision-making, memory, learning, attention and high-level cognition. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of research productivity and teaching commensurate to the level of the faculty position. Individuals with multi-method expertise, ranging from behavioral methods to fMRI, lesion/patient studies, psychophysiology, genetics, etc. are of particular interest.

Review of applications begins October 15, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. Using our online application site, applicants should submit their vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, copies of relevant papers, and arrange for three letters of reference. Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application site, where you can also find further information about this position: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63453.

For more information about the Psychology Department please visit: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Posted: September 2, 2016

Faculty Position in Human Affective/Social Neuroscience

The Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for a faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in the human neurosciences, focusing on affective and/or social neuroscience, which may include research that touches on cognitive and/or developmental processes as well. Preference will be given to individuals whose methods include brain imaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG, eCog), biomarkers (e.g., cortisol) or stimulation techniques (e.g., tDCS) paired with behavioral studies, focusing either on healthy or clinical populations. This is a tenure-track university year appointment. The expected start date is September 1, 2017.

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (Psychology or Neuroscience) by the time the position starts, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. New faculty hired at the Assistant Professor level will be expected to establish an independent research program. More senior applicants should have a well-established, externally-funded research program with an excellent international reputation. Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a statement of current and future research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of teaching excellence (if available). Applicants should also request at least three letters of recommendation from referees. All materials should be uploaded by September 15, 2016 as a single PDF to https://psychologylsa.applicantstack.com/x/apply/a2s9hql299mo. For inquiries about the position please contact John Jonides (jjonides@umich.edu Successfully Encoded). The University of Michigan and the Department of Psychology value contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://diversity.umich.edu/). We encourage applicants to comment (in a separate statement or in the cover letter) about how their research, teaching, and/or service in the past, present, and/or future could contribute to these values. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual-career couples.

Posted: July 7, 2016

Assistant Professor, Human social neuroscience, Université de Montréal
Université de Montréal’s Département de psychologie is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Human social neuroscience.

Starting date: On or after June 1st, 2017.

Interested parties will find the detailed description of this position, as well as information about the competition and deadlines on our website: http://psy.umontreal.ca/notre-departement/offres-demploi/une-offre-demploi/news/professeur-neuroscience-sociale-humaine-36875/

Posted: February 18, 2016

Faculty lecturer position, Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania

Seeking a PhD neuroscientist to join our Center (http://neuroethics.upenn.edu/) as a full-time Lecturer and Associate Director of the graduate certificate program in Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN).

Details:

Teaching load of 2 and 2, including one large undergraduate lecture course on cognitive neuroscience twice a year and two seminars for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in some aspects of social, cognitive and affective neuroscience or neuroethics.

Additional duties include student advising, program development and administration in connection with the SCAN program (http://neuroethics.upenn.edu/scan/).

Duration of position is an annual contract renewable for 3 years.

Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Ideal candidate will have a PhD in social, cognitive or affective neuroscience, a love of teaching and ample teaching experience, and a well-developed interest in the ethical, legal and societal implications of neuroscience.

To apply, visit https://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/817

Posted: January 11, 2016

EEG lab manager, University of Chicago

The Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience (CCSN)’s High Performance Electrical Neuroimaging (HPEN) Laboratory at the University of Chicago is looking for an EEG lab manager with a 2-year experience (at least) in EEG/ERP. The HPEN Lab includes two high-density (128-electrode) EGI systems. We are looking for someone motivated, organized, and rigorous who can : 1) Perform data collection; 2) Data pre-processing (in EEGlab, Brainstorm, or other); 3) Facilitates all aspects of a study completion and reporting; 4) Accepts responsibility in maintaining relationship that are equally respectfully to all. For more details and a copy of the complete job description please email Professor Stephanie Cacioppo at cacioppos@uchicago.edu Successfully Encoded<mailto:cacioppos@uchicago.edu Successfully Encoded>.

Posted: November 6, 2015

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Yerkes National Primate Research Center and Emory University

The Laboratory for Translational Developmental Social Cognition is looking for a dedicated post-doc to lead studies focused on the effects of oxytocin on the development of social cognition in monkeys. Techniques employed include rsfcMRI, eye-tracking, computer testing, and behavioral analyses. Experience in Social Cognition or Social Neuroscience research would be valuable as well as some experience with Matlab or other scripting language. Position guarantees 2 years of funding with the expectation that additional funding will be sought. Minimum qualifications include degree (PhD or MD) in the appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills and an ability to work effectively with colleagues.

Please send applications (including CV, listing publications, and two references to contact) to Dr. Lisa Parr, lparr@emory.edu Successfully Encoded. Candidates must apply directly online through the Emory Careers website. https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25066&siteid=5449&areq=57313br

Posted: November 3, 2015

Post-doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuroimaging with a focus on Child Development and Traumatic Brain Injury

Drs. Miriam Beauchamp and Annie Bernier, at the Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal and Ste-Justine Hospital Research Center are seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow in Pediatric Neuroimaging. The successful candidate will work on projects involving:

Structural MRI of children from a longitudinal birth cohort investigating the links between early social and relational factors and brain maturation.
The clinical utility of advanced neuroimaging techniques (SWI, DTI) after pediatric concussion/traumatic brain injury

Candidates must have:

Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, neuropsychology, neurosciences, biomedical physics)
Substantial experience in acquiring, processing, analyzing, and interpreting structural MRI and DTI data.
Strong writing skills in English
Established publication record
Experience with varied statistical analyses, especially for longitudinal data, an asset
Note that it is not necessary to speak French to qualify for the position

Applicants should send their CV, letter of motivation, two writing samples, and 2-3 letters of recommendations to:

miriam.beauchamp@umontreal.ca Successfully Encoded

annie.bernier@umontreal.ca Successfully Encoded

Posted: October 23, 2015

The Human Brain and Behavior Laboratory (HBBL), Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral position for its research program in Social Neuroscience.

The aim of this research program is to advance our understanding of basic forms of real-time social behavior, with a three-pronged approach that combines (1) experimental studies aimed at elucidating how neuromarkers are organized dynamically during the course of social interaction (2) the design and analysis of the Human Dynamic Clamp (reciprocal coupling between humans and mathematical models of a social partner) and (3) multiscale neurocomputational modeling of both structure and function.

The postdoctoral scientist will be highly motivated and able to work independently. He/she will also collaborate within an interdisciplinary team of researchers whose expertise spans Neuroscience, Psychology and Physics. The successful applicant will contribute to the design and conduct of neurobehavioral experiments, and/or to theoretical modeling in which social interactions are treated as meaningfully coupled dynamical systems (Coordination Dynamics).

Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent. Experience or willingness to learn in one or more relevant domains will be considered an advantage:

Theoretical modeling, dynamical systems
Preparation and conduct of social, neurobehavioral and neurocognitive experiments
Recording and analysis of brain activity and behavior (e.g. EEG, MEG, fMRI, etc)
Digital signal processing and statistical analysis
Programming (Matlab, C, visual basic),
Excellent writing skills

The position will be for one year with a possibility of extension depending on satisfactory progress. Salary will be commensurable with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a CV and arrange for 3 reference letters via email to:

J. A. Scott Kelso & Emmanuelle Tognoli,
kelso@ccs.fau.edu Successfully Encoded, tognoli@ccs.fau.edu Successfully Encoded
www.ccs.fau.edu/hbbl.html
HBBL, Center for Complex Systems & Brain Sciences,
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA

Posted: October 23, 2015

Postdoctoral Position in Developmental Psychology and Neuroscience (Ref # 2015-1).

The position is part of an interdisciplinary social neuroscience department investigating the foundations of human social behavior, and more specifically the neural, developmental, hormonal mechanism underlying social cognition, social decision making, and social emotions such as compassion and empathy and their plasticity.

The successful candidate will be primarily involved in the conductance and analyses of behavioral and MRI data with children and adolescents regarding the question of plasticity of the social brain and behavior.

More specifically, the position will focus on performing intervention programs in schools and in the lab to investigate trainability of social emotions and social cognition as well as social decision making and cooperation in children and adolescents. The research will be inspired by contemplative approaches and the ongoing ReSource Project performed in adults at the Department of Social Neuroscience (www.resource-project.org) and use a multi-method approach including a variation of behavioral-, hormonal, MRI, and autonomic measures.

Job description and requirements

Research interest and experience in the human development of socio-affective and socio-cognitive skills, social decision making and cooperation, plasticity as well as cognitive control and emotion regulation.
Perform intervention research in the lab and in classroom environments in Berlin and Leipzig.
Usage and analyses of a wide range of methods such as structural and functional MRI, behavioral testing as well as hormonal analyses (e.g., cortisol).
Interest for contemplative approaches around secular training programs focusing on mindfulness, compassion, attention, and perspective taking on self and others (see the ReSource Project).
Interdisciplinary collaboration within the group in the social neuroscience department with experts in social- and affective neurosciences (including DTI, resting state, cortical thickness and functional fMRI), behavioral psychology (including social cognition, game theory, cognitive functioning etc.) and bio-psychology (including TSST, diurnal cortisol profiles)

The successful candidate has finished their PhD and may already have held a postdoctoral position, and they show evidence of high scholarly promise in the form of publications and other academic achievements. He/she has expertise in developmental psychology and has experience MRI, behavioral psychology, and possibly also with game-theoretical paradigms.

The Max Planck Institute (http://www.cbs.mpg.de) offers an international research environment, with English being the language spoken in the laboratory. It offers an excellent infrastructure (e.g., three human 3T and one 7T MRI, rt-fMRI, TMS/tDCS, MEG, behavioral laboratory, stress laboratory, etc.). The department also has additional behavioral laboratory space in Berlin, which is located just an hour by train to the north of Leipzig.

For further details, see http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/singer/vacant or contact Prof. Dr. Tania Singer (singer@cbs.mpg.de Successfully Encoded).

Applications (including a CV, list of publications, statement of research interests, and contact information of 3 referees) should be sent as a single PDF file, with your name as the file name, to Tania Singer (singer@cbs.mpg.de Successfully Encoded) and Sandra Zurborg (zurborg@cbs.mpg.de Successfully Encoded). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the MPI in Leipzig, Germany.

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages women and handicapped individuals to apply.

Contact:
Prof. Dr Tania Singer singer@cbs.mpg.de Successfully Encoded
Sandra Zurborg, PhD zurborg@cbs.mpg.de Successfully Encoded
Tel.: +49 341 9940-2561
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Stephanstrasse 1a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/singer

Posted: October 23, 2015

Postdoctoral Position in Human Brain Plasticity with focus on
Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Resting State, and Cortical Thickness Analyses (Ref # 2015-2).

The position is part of an interdisciplinary department for social neuroscience investigating the foundations of human social behavior, and more specifically the neural, developmental, hormonal mechanisms underlying social cognition, social decision making, and social emotions such as compassion and empathy and their plasticity.

The successful candidate will be primarily involved in the analyses of DTI, resting state, and structural MRI brain data obtained during a large-scale one-year longitudinal mental training study, the ReSource Project (www.resource-project.org). The ReSource Project investigates the effects of attentional, affective, and cognitive mental training on different functional and structural brain networks, stress- and health-related markers, subjective well-being as well as social and cognitive functioning and behavior. In this multi-method and interdisciplinary study, more than 90 measures have been assessed in more than 300 participants over four measurement time points.

Job description and requirements

Research interest in longitudinal structural and functional brain changes after mental training with a focus on DTI, cortical thickness, and resting state analyses
Interest in contemplative secular training programs such as the ReSource Project (www.resource-project.org)
Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with other researchers working in the context of the ReSource Project in the social neuroscience department on measures including functional fMRI tasks on pain, empathy, Theory of Mind, emotion regulation and attention, behavioral paradigms from psychology (including social cognition, game theory, cognitive functioning etc.) and bio-psychology (including TSST, diurnal cortisol profiles, immune markers, etc.).

The successful candidate has finished their PhD and may already have held a postdoctoral position, and they show evidence of high scholarly promise in the form of publications and other academic achievements. He/she has expertise in structural brain analyses (preferentially cortical thickness analyses), graph-theoretical network modeling, resting state analyses, DTI, MATLAB, FSL, and other relevant methodological tools.

For further details, see http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/singer/vacant or contact Prof. Dr. Tania Singer (singer@cbs.mpg.de Successfully Encoded).

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages women and handicapped individuals to apply.

Posted: June 22, 2015

Call for Application for Prospective Ph.D. Students
Code: 16167 – Psychology and Social Neuroscience
Research curriculum in Cognitive Social and Affective Neurosciences (CoSAN)

WHAT:
3 three-year funded PhD positions in Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience (CoSAN) programme (http://www.cosanphd.com)

WHO:
High-motivated applicants with a deep interest in systems neuroscience and higher-order cognitive, affective and social functions are encouraged to apply. Preferred Degrees: Psychology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Computer graphics, Computer Science, Biomedical engineering, Statistics, Mathematics
Computer Programming skills are in particularly high demand.

Applications are invited from candidates who:
* hold an Italian diploma di laurea / laurea specialistica / laurea magistrale in any discipline,
* hold an equivalent second-level degree (generally equivalent to a Master’s Degree) obtained in any country , in any discipline
* expect to receive their degree award by October 31, 2015

WHERE:
* Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome http://dippsi.psi.uniroma1.it
* Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome http://www.hsantalucia.it
COORDINATOR OF THE PROGRAM
Salvatore Maria Aglioti, Director of the Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome http://agliotilab.org/

STIPEND: Euro 13.638,47 per year, before taxes

RESEARCH TOPICS:
Neural correlates of cognitive, social and affective processes including:
* Bodily and brain correlates of Intergroup processing, stereotype and prejudice.
* Joint attention and joint action in healthy and brain damaged people.
* Intention, action and emotion understanding
* Pain perception, empathy for pain, existential neuroscience
* Body awareness and Self-Other distinction in healthy, spinal cord injured, and brain damaged people
* Embodiment and agency in Immersive virtual reality

RESEARCH TECHNIQUES:
* Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
* Transcranial electric Stimulation (tDCS, tACS)
* Electroencephalography (EEG), including:
o Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP)
o Laser Evoked Potentials (LEP)
* Infrared Eye-tracking and Motion-tracking
* Thermal Imaging
* Immersive virtual reality (CAVE and Head mounted display)
* Lesion Mapping analysis
* fMRI

HOW:
Admission is based on an evaluation of the skills and aptitude of the candidate, and the selection procedure includes two steps:
Phase 1. Evaluation of qualifications
Phase 2. On site (or video-conference) interview

WHEN:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 24, 2015 11.59 pm CET

HOW TO APPLY:
See http://www.cosanphd.com/ and http://www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/bando%20%20inglese.pdf

Phase 1. The outcome of the evaluation will be published on 31/07/2015.

Phase 2. On site interviews will start from 07/09/2015 at 9:00 AM at the Department of Psychology. It is possible, following motivated requests, to conduct Phase 2 interview using video-conferencing facilities.
Please, pay attention that the on-site interviews, originally scheduled on September 17th, will start on September 7th

INFO:
http://www.cosanphd.com/
http://agliotilab.org/
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Paola Trussardi (organizational manager) – paola.trussardi@uniroma1.it Successfully Encoded (administrative requests)
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Posted: May 4, 2015

Postdoctoral Position in Social Stress and Psychiatric Disorders

Stony Brook University Department of Psychiatry is seeking a postdoctoral associate who is:

Interested in studying social stress and psychiatric disorders
Experience or interest in learning fMRI and/or neuroreceptor PET

Required Qualifications: (Evidenced by attached Resume)
MD and/or PhD in Affective, Behavioral or Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology or a related field. Strong interest and motivation to pursue neuroimaging research in the area of social/affective neuroscience and to work with healthy and psychiatric populations (e.g., mood, anxiety, substance use, personality, eating disorders). Strong scientific writing skills and demonstrated capacity to publish first-authored research publications in psychology/psychiatry/neuroscience/neuroimaging journals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with neuroimaging and behavioral data analysis. Strong interest and capacity to pursue independent ideas.

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with image processing (e.g. SPM) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS). Experience in developing and implementing image processing or related algorithms, particularly for fMRI and PET. Background or strong interest in social psychology. Some experience working with clinical populations.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Department of Psychiatry at Stony Brook University is seeking a Social Neuroscience Postdoctoral Associate. The successful candidate will work on an NIMH R01 to study the neural mechanisms (PET and fMRI) involved in processing social stressors (eg. social rejection, exclusion, loss) and social reward. The goal is to determine neural mechanisms for sensitivity to social stressors and reward in both healthy and psychiatric populations.The candidate will also have access to numerous internal funding mechanisms to pursue independent research initiatives. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Develop, implement, and maintain stimulus presentations, behavioral paradigms, and protocols for PET and fMRI scans; train new lab employees/graduate students.
Conduct PET and fMRI scans in conjunction with trained technologists at Stony Brook University and the University of Michigan. PET scans for examining the mu-opiod receptor system will be conducted with an ongoing collaboration at the University of Michigan; reimbursed travel to Michigan will be as needed.
Analyze and maintain PET and fMRI image and behavioral data.
As part of career development, apply for mentored research grants (e.g. NIH NRSA, K01).
Present results at scientific conferences, prepare and publish manuscripts.

Position expires June 3rd

To apply, please follow this link:

https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=1500281

Faculty Profile and contact for Dr. David Hsu:

http://medicine.stonybrookmedicine.edu/psychiatry/faculty/hsu_d

Posted: April 28, 2015

Lab Manager Position available at the Morality Lab at Boston College

The Morality Lab at Boston College (http://moralitylab.bc.edu/) is looking for a full-time lab manager to begin work Spring/Summer 2015. We are looking for applicants who have prior experience with computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, Psychtoolbox, python, java) or are confident that they can learn on their own. We are also looking for applicants who are independent, passionate about science, and enjoy working with others. Prior research experience, including familiarity with experimental design and statistics, particularly in neuroscience, is a major plus. Current approaches in our lab include fMRI, TMS, eye-tracking, studying patient populations, and behavioral testing in children and adults. Some examples of current research topics include social cognition for competition versus cooperation, the distinct functions of moral norms, the representation of moral beliefs versus factual beliefs and opinions, and the role of episodic simulation and memory in prosocial behavior.

Please email Liane Young (liane.young@bc.edu Successfully Encoded) with the following information if you are interested in applying: (1) CV, (2) cover letter with contact information for three references. Please include in your application a brief description of your computer skills and ability to learn new software tools quickly as well as your interests in psychology and/or neuroscience. Applications received by May 11 will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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Postdoctoral Position in Social Stress and Psychiatric Disorders

Lab Manager Position available at the Morality Lab at Boston College

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