Co-Director: Human Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory.
The Human Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory (affiliated with UC Davis and the VA Northern California and located in the San Francisco Bay Area) is searching for a co-director to assist in directing ongoing VA-sponsored research programs using structural and functional MRI. Research programs include the development of quantitative automated lesion detection techniques to evaluate traumatic brain injury, longitudinal investigations of neuroplastic changes associated with neurological recovery and cognitive/perceptual training and fMRI studies of auditory and visual selective attention. This is a full-time research position at the equivalent of Assistant or Associate Professor Level with up to three years of salary and research support deriving from existing research grants. The applicant is expected to develop successful independent research programs during the 3-yr period. Post-doctoral training, evidence of research productivity, and prior grant funding are highly desirable. The applicant should have a strong background in MRI/fMRI or other brain imaging techniques (e.g., PET, TMS, MEG, EEG, etc.). Resources include a Philips Eclipse 1.5T scanner (to be upgraded to 3T in 2009), Bio-semi EEG and ERP recording systems, Magstim TMS stimulators, SR eye tracking systems, and multiple testing rooms for physiological, psychophysical and behavioral experiments. Opportunities exist for UC faculty appointment and collaborations with scientists at UC Davis and UC Berkeley. US citizenship is preferred.
Salary: $70,000-$100,000 depending on experience.
Interested candidates should email a statement of research interests, C.V., list of research grants and postdoctoral fellowships, representative publications, and the names of three references to dlwoods@ucdavis.edu Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Co-Director: Auditory Perception Research Laboratory.
The Auditory Perception Research Laboratory at the VA Northern California Clinic is searching for a co-director to oversee ongoing research programs developing improved tests of peripheral and central auditory processing and training procedures for hearing rehabilitation following aging, hearing loss, and traumatic brain injury. This is a full-time research position at the equivalent of Assistant or Associate Professor Level with up to three years of salary and research support deriving from existing research grants. The applicant is expected to develop successful independent research programs during the 3-yr period. The applicant will join a productive team of investigators who study auditory neuroscience and hearing rehabilitation. Post-doctoral training, evidence of research productivity, and prior grant funding are highly desirable. Resources include sound booths and testing rooms for physiological, psychophysical and behavioral experiments, DPOAE and ABR recording systems, a B&K HATS system, and auditory stimulation systems for fMRI experimentation. Other hardware includes a Philips Eclipse 1.5T MRI scanner (to be upgraded to 3T in 2009), Bio-semi EEG and ERP recording systems, a Magstim TMS stimulator, and an SR eye tracking systems. Opportunities exist for UC faculty appointments and collaborations with scientists at UC Davis and UC Berkeley. US citizenship is preferred.
Salary: $70,000-$100,000 depending on experience.
Interested candidates should email a statement of research interests, C.V., list of research grants and postdoctoral fellowships, representative publications, and the names of three references to dlwoods@ucdavis.edu Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Postdoctoral Position: Quantitative Automated Lesion Detection of Brain Injury
The Human Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory (affiliated with UC Davis and the VA Northern California) is searching for postdoctoral fellows to assist in the study the structural and functional consequences of traumatic brain injury. Brain structure will be imaged using multimodal structural brain imaging (including high-resolution T1, diffusion tensor, FLAIR, and magnetization transfer imaging) and analyzed using Freesurfer-based cortical surface mapping as well as automated techniques to analyze subcortical structures and white matter tracts. MRI structure will be correlated with cognitive performance in control and brain-injured subjects. In parallel studies, functional activations will be studied using fMRI. The job involves close collaboration with international scientists, graduate students, and post-docs. Job Availability: Immediate. Job duration: 2-4 years. Salary: $45,000-$70,000 depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS. A PhD or MD degree is required. Successful candidates should have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, image processing and/or neuroanatomy (as well as an interest in all of these areas) and a good publication record. Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, and some MATLAB programming experience and knowledge of psychophysics, neuropsychology, and other neuroimaging methods including ERPs, fMRI, or TMS is desirable. US citizenship preferred. Interested candidates should email a C.V., letter of intent, and the names of three references to: Professor David L. Woods, Dept. of Neurology, UC Davis and VANCHCS (127E), 150 Muir Rd., Martinez CA 94553. Email: dlwoods@ucdavis.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Postdoctoral Position: PC-Based Cognitive Testing and Cognitive Rehabilitation
The Human Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory (affiliated with UC Davis and the VA Northern California) is searching for postdoctoral fellows to assist in the development of (1) Adaptive computerized test batteries to assess motor, perceptual and cognitive function in patients with traumatic brain injury and (2) PC-based adaptive training paradigms to enhance cognitive and sensory abilities. Behavioral test results will be correlated with multimodal structural brain MRI and in some cases with fMRI. The job involves close collaboration with international scientists, graduate students, and post-docs. Job Availability: Immediate. Job duration: 2-3 years. Salary: $45,000-$70,000 depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS. Successful candidates should have a strong background in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience or psychometric test development (PhD required), an excellent publication record, computer programming experience, and experience in working with neurological patients. US citizenship preferred. Interested candidates should email a C.V., letter of intent, and the names of three references to: Professor David L. Woods, Dept. of Neurology, UC Davis and VANCHCS (127E), 150 Muir Rd., Martinez CA 94553. Email: dlwoods@ucdavis.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Postdoctoral Position: Imaging Studies of Human Auditory Cortex
The Human Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory (affiliated with UC Davis and the VA Northern California) is searching for postdoctoral fellows to study the relationship between age-related changes in speech perception and anatomical and functional changes in human auditory cortex. Brain structure will be imaged using multimodal structural brain imaging (including high-resolution T1, diffusion tensor, and magnetization transfer imaging) and analyzed using advanced cortical surface mapping as well as automated techniques to analyze subcortical structures and white matter tracts. In selected subjects, functional activations to speech and non-speech stimuli will be studied using fMRI. The job involves close collaboration with international scientists, graduate students, and post-docs. Job Availability: Immediate. Job duration: 2-3 years. Salary: $45,000-$70,000 depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS. Successful candidates should have a strong background in auditory perception, physiology and/or anatomy (PhD or MD required), a good publication record, familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, and some programming experience. Knowledge of psychophysics, neuropsychology, aging effects on the CNS, and additional neuroimaging methods including ERPs, fMRI, or TMS is desirable. US citizenship preferred. Interested candidates should email a C.V., letter of intent, and the names of three references to: Professor David L. Woods, Dept. of Neurology, UC Davis and VANCHCS (127E), 150 Muir Rd., Martinez CA 94553. Email: dlwoods@ucdavis.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
A full time staff research associate/study coordinator is needed to assist in the development of perceptual training paradigms to enhance cognitive and perceptual abilities in hearing-impaired patients and patients who have suffered traumatic brain injury. The job involves the development of new computer-controlled tests for assessing sensory and perceptual function and the development of computer-controlled training protocols to improve outcomes. Structural and functional MRI studies will also be performed. The job involves daily interaction with patients and close collaboration with international scientists, graduate students, and post-docs. Enthusiasm for medical research is essential.
Job availability: Immediate. Job duration: Minimum two years. Qualifications: (1) B.A. or higher degree in psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, computer science, engineering, audiology, or a related scientific field. (2) Research experience and familiarity with statistics; (3) Excellent interpersonal skills; (4) Programming experience; (5) Excellent writing and organizational skills, and (6) A strong interest in neuroscience and neuroplasticity. Please apply by email (dlwoods@ucdavis.edu) with (a) a CV with your academic and professional background and interests, (b) the names and contact information for three references, and (c) a representative paper you've written. Note: US citizenship preferred. Salary: $30,000-$55,000/yr (depending on experience). Benefits: Excellent.
dlwoods@ucdavis.edu
David L. Woods, Ph.D.
Professor of Neurology, UC Davis,
Chief, Clinical Neurophysiology
NCSC
150 Muir Rd.
Martinez, CA 94553