The Institute of Psychology (IP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
warmly invites applications for a full-time faculty position at
Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful applicants would
be expected to focus on the computational methods of functional brain
imaging, spontaneous brain activity modulation, and their clinical
applications in brain disorders (particularly for affective disorders).
Candidates
will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary setting and
interact with a group of functional brain imaging researchers at the
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center (MRIRC), IPCAS. The Magnetic
Resonance Imaging Research Center (MRIRC) at the IPCAS has the state of
the art 3T GE 750 MRI and brain stimulation equipment. The functional
brain imaging research group at the MRIRC has particular strength in
resting-state fMRI methodology as well as close collaborative resources
with psychiatrists. The research group has a wonderful interdisciplinary
work environment that greatly encourages collaborations among experts
in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, neuroimaging, psychiatry,
etc.
The IPCAS was established in 1951 in Beijing, and located
in a nice area which next to the Olympic Park. Its predecessor was the
Institute of Psychology, Academia Sinica, which was founded in 1929. The
institute strives to understand the human mind by exploring both the
biological and environmental factors underlying the mind and behavior.
It also aims to become a world-renowned research center that promotes
scientific innovation and socioeconomic development.
Candidates
should hold a Ph.D. degree in cognitive neuroscience, computational
neuroscience, neuroimaging, machine learning, neuropsychiatric
disorders, psychology or related fields, with an excellent record of
research productivity. The deadline for initial evaluation of
applications is January 5, 2016 but applications will be accepted until
positions are filled.
Interested applicants should send a cover
letter, CV, statement of research interest, as well as the names and
emails of two references to Dr. Chao-Gan Yan ([log in to unmask]).
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Chao-Gan YAN, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences 16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, China