The Gaab Lab http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab at the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience at Children’s Hospital Boston (Developmental Medicine Center) invites applications for a post-doctoral associate in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience/pediatric fMRI. Available resources include a 3.0T MRI scanner, a child-friendly Mock scanner and analysis platforms based in MATLAB/UNIX. Access to EEG and fNIRS equipment is also available.

The candidate will be expected to organize and conduct pediatric fMRI experiments, analyze behavioral and fMRI data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and participate in conferences.

Projects will focus on the neural correlates of reading development and developmental dyslexia, possible neural pre-markers of developmental dyslexia, the relationship between musical skills and language/reading development and the efficacy of musical interventions in various pediatric populations.

The successful applicant should have a doctoral degree in a field related to developmental cognitive neuroscience (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, developmental psychology, medicine or psychology). Individuals with a background in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science will also be considered, as appropriate. The successful applicant must possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Applicants are expected to have a very strong research background in the design and statistical analysis of functional brain-imaging experiments. Experience with SPM, UNIX/LINUX/ and/or programming skills (MATLAB, C++) are desirable. Experience with pediatric functional neuroimaging and /or musical experience are useful. Approximate start date is between September,1 and October,1 2008. Successful applicants will be appointed at Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School.

For consideration please send a statement of interest, a CV and a list of three potential referees via email to Nadine Gaab, PhD ([log in to unmask]). The search will continue until the position is filled.