Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience University of Michigan, Department of Psychology

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE Job Detail JOB OPENING ID 131324 WORKING TITLE Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience JOB TITLE RESEARCH FELLOW WORK LOCATION Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI FULL/PART TIME Full-Time REGULAR/TEMPORARY Regular FLSA STATUS Exempt ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP College Of Lsa DEPARTMENT LSA Psychology POSTING BEGIN/END DATE 9/01/2017 – 11/30/2017 CAREER INTEREST Research Fellows How to Apply Please submit one document with your CV, contact information for three references, and a brief research statement summarizing your interests and long-term goals. Job Summary The Cognition, Control, and Action (CoCoA) lab, directed by Dr. Taraz Lee in the Department of Psychology is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research position in cognitive neuroscience. The goal of the research in the lab is to understand how the brain implements cognitive control processes such as attention and motivation and how these processes affect learning, memory, and performance in a variety of contexts. More recently we have begun several investigations into how cognitive control and motivation interact with skilled action. To achieve this goal, we design and conduct experiments with young adults using multiple methods, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), non-invasive brain stimulation, and a battery of cognitive and motor tasks. More information about the CoCoA Lab can be found here. Competitive candidates should have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience and will have significant experience with fMRI, transcranial magnetic stimulation, or both. They should also be comfortable with research design, acquisition and analysis of neuroimaging/behavioral data, manuscript preparation, and assisting in the training of graduate students and research assistants. The successful candidate will have a strong sense of the research projects and questions he/she would like to pursue. Required Qualifications* Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field A track record of first author publications Experience with neuroimaging analysis (AFNI, FSL, etc.) and/or non-invasive brain stimulation Proficiency with statistical analysis (SPSS, R, etc.) Desired Qualifications* Proficiency with at least one programming language (Python, R, Matlab, etc) Research interests in cognitive control, motor learning/control, or motivation Additional Information Two year term-limited position with a possibility of extension Start date is negotiable, but Spring or Fall 2018 is preferred Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by: -Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences. -Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy Apply

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE

Job Detail

JOB OPENING ID
131324

WORKING TITLE
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience

JOB TITLE
RESEARCH FELLOW

WORK LOCATION
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI

FULL/PART TIME
Full-Time

REGULAR/TEMPORARY
Regular

FLSA STATUS
Exempt

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP
College Of Lsa

DEPARTMENT
LSA Psychology

POSTING BEGIN/END DATE
9/01/2017 – 11/30/2017

CAREER INTEREST
Research Fellows

How to Apply

Please submit one document with your CV, contact information for three references, and a brief research statement summarizing your interests and long-term goals.

Job Summary

The Cognition, Control, and Action (CoCoA) lab, directed by Dr. Taraz Lee in the Department of Psychology is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research position in cognitive neuroscience.

The goal of the research in the lab is to understand how the brain implements cognitive control processes such as attention and motivation and how these processes affect learning, memory, and performance in a variety of contexts. More recently we have begun several investigations into how cognitive control and motivation interact with skilled action. To achieve this goal, we design and conduct experiments with young adults using multiple methods, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), non-invasive brain stimulation, and a battery of cognitive and motor tasks. More information about the CoCoA Lab can be found here.

Competitive candidates should have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience and will have significant experience with fMRI, transcranial magnetic stimulation, or both. They should also be comfortable with research design, acquisition and analysis of neuroimaging/behavioral data, manuscript preparation, and assisting in the training of graduate students and research assistants. The successful candidate will have a strong sense of the research projects and questions he/she would like to pursue.

Required Qualifications*

Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field
A track record of first author publications
Experience with neuroimaging analysis (AFNI, FSL, etc.) and/or non-invasive brain stimulation
Proficiency with statistical analysis (SPSS, R, etc.)

Desired Qualifications*

Proficiency with at least one programming language (Python, R, Matlab, etc)
Research interests in cognitive control, motor learning/control, or motivation

Additional Information

Two year term-limited position with a possibility of extension
Start date is negotiable, but Spring or Fall 2018 is preferred

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by: -Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences. -Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Apply