The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest, affiliated with the
University of Toronto is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive
neuroscience of memory in the laboratory of Dr. Bradley Buchsbaum. The
post-doctoral fellow will collaborate in CIHR-funded research
investigating the neural basis of human memory, especially short-term
and episodic memory. Projects will involve the use of fMRI and MEG to
study how memories are stored and represented in the brain, using both
univariate and multivariate “pattern recognition” methods. Candidates
should have interest and expertise in some of the following topics:
- Cognitive neuroscience of working memory
- Aging and memory
- Functional neuroimaging (fMRI and MEG)
- Multivariate pattern recognition applied to neuroimaging data
The Rotman Institute is fully equipped for cognitive neuroscience
research, with a _3 T MRI, _151 -channel CTF MEG, several EEG systems.
We seek a candidate with a strong background in memory research, good
computing skills, and experience with functional neuroimaging.
Toronto is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the
world, as well as the most multicultural. It is an excellent place to
work for those interested in cross-linguistic research, as native
speaker populations can be found for dozens of world languages.
Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. or M.D. degree, and the potential
for successfully obtaining external funding. The postdoctoral position
carries a term of 2 years and is potentially renewable. Bursaries are in
line with the fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health
Research (CIHR) and include an allowance for travel and research
expenses. A minimum of 80% of each fellow’s time will be devoted to
research and related activities. Start date is negotiable, but ideally
in the spring or summer of 2011. Applicants should submit a C.V. and
relevant reprints, together with a cover letter describing current
research interests and future research goals, and also arrange to have
three letters of reference sent independently to:
Bradley Buchsbaum, Ph.D.
Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest
3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, Canada
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For more information on the institute, see
http://www.rotman-baycrest.on.ca/
The Rotman Research Institute welcomes applications from all qualified
individuals, including members of visible groups, minorities, women,
aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.
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