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A postdocotral position is available starting any time between now and September 1, 1997 for someone interested in pursuing computational modeling approaches to the role of neuromodulation and/or prefrontal cortical function in cognition. The nature of the position is flexible, depending upon the individual's interest and expertise. Approaches can be focused at the neurobiological level (e.g., modeling detailed physiological characteristics of neuromodulatory systems, such as locus coeruleus and/or dopaminergic nuclei, or the circuitry of prefrontal cortex), or at the more cognitive level (e.g., the nature of representations and/or the mechanisms involved in active maintenance of information within prefrontal cortex, and their role in working memory). The primary requirement for the position is a Ph.D. in the cognitive, computational, or neurosciences, and extensive experience with computational modeling work, either at the PDP/connectionist or detailed biophysical level.
The candidate will be working directly with Jonathan Cohen within the Department of Psychology at CMU, and collaborating closely with Randy O'Reilly at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Other potential collaborations include members of the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC), including James McClelland, David Lewis, German Barrionuevo, Susan Sesack, G. Bard Ermantrout, as well as collaborators at other institutions, such as Gary Aston-Jones (Hahnemann University), Joseph LeDoux (NYU), and Peter Dayan (MIT). Available resources include direct access to state-of-the-art computing facilities within the CNBC (IBM SP-2 and SGI PowerChallenge) and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, neuroimaging facilities (PET and 3T fMRI at the University of Pittsburgh), and clinical populations (Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic). Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh are both equal opportunity employers; minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Inquiries can be directed to Jonathan Cohen (jdcohen@cmu.edu) or Randy O'Reilly (oreilly@flies.mit.edu). Applicants should send a CV, a small number of relevant publications, and the names and addresses of at least two references, to:
Jonathan D. Cohen
Department of Psychology
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-5692 (voice)
(412) 268-2810 (fax)
We are in the process of searching for a full-time research assistant to assist our lab in conducting studies using computerized psychological testing and both the technology of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). Our research focuses on investigations of the brain mechanisms underlying higher cognitive processes, such as working memory, and their dysfunction in mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. We are looking for a bright, energetic, and highly motivated person to assist with these investigations. Specific responsibilities would include recruitment, coordination, and scheduling of subjects, administration of behavioral tests to normal and clinical subjects, participation in scanning sessions at MRI and PET center, data entry and analysis, and image processing. A research position of this sort would provide excellent background and preparation for someone planning to attend graduate school in the future.
QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with the use of Macintosh Computers required. Candidates with more extensive computer experience,(e.g., UNIX systems, programming languages, computer graphics, or statistical software) preferred, but not required. The job is a full-time position based at Carnegie Mellon University and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) at the University of Pittsburgh, both of which are in Pittsburgh, PA.
Please send a resume and 2 letters of recommendation to either Leigh Nystrom, Ph.D. (ln0c@andrew.cmu.edu) or Deanna Barch, Ph.D. (dmb1@pitt.edu) at Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Psychology, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. If you have students who may be interested in this position, we would appreciate it if you would pass on this information to them.
Postdoctoral Position is available immediately to investigate neural mechanisms of attention in pediatric populations with neuropathologies and/ or psychiatric illness using functional magnetic resonance imaging. On-going projects include mapping the normative development of frontostriatal systems and examining the effects of disruption in the development of these systems in children with ADHD and children with perinatal striatal lesions. A strong background in cognitive neuroscience, psychiatry, computer science, or pediatric neurology preferred. Salary $35,000 plus benefits. Send CV and 3 references to B.J. Casey, Ph.D., Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, E-519, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3811 OUHara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Email: bjcasey@pitt.edu.