Connectionists: Postdoctoral position available

[Joshua Brown]

Computational Cognitive Neuroscience of Cognitive Control

Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, 
IN

The Cognitive Control lab at Indiana University is recruiting a postdoctoral 
fellow to work on combined fMRI and computational cognitive neuroscience 
models of cognitive control.

The successful candidate will join an ongoing fMRI research program looking 
at the interactions of the medial prefrontal cortex with related regions in 
tasks involving executive function and decision-making under risk, in both 
normal and substance-dependent populations.  The applicant will be expected 
to contribute to fMRI projects as well as apply empirical results to 
constrain ongoing computational model development.  Depending on background 
and interest, the position may also provide opportunity to collaborate on 
EEG, TMS, and combined neuroimaging genomics studies of cognitive control. 
Available facilities include a research-dedicated 3T Siemens Tim Trio fMRI 
scanner, high density EEG, and TMS, all within the building.  Indiana 
University also provides a 1024 core high-performance computing cluster for 
computational model development.  Information about the lab is available at 
http://www.indiana.edu/~cclab.

A Ph.D. and background in cognitive neuroscience and computation, broadly 
defined, are required.  Experience with computational modeling, including 
neural networks, machine learning, and/or computational neuroscience is 
preferred.  Experience with Linux/unix, matlab, and c++ preferred.  Prior 
experience with fMRI is also preferred.

The position is available to start immediately, and applications will be 
accepted until the position is filled.  To apply, send a CV, statement of 
research background and interests, and 3 letters of recommendation to: 
Joshua W. Brown, Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana 
University, 1101 E Tenth St., Bloomington, IN  47405.  Inquiries may be 
directed to Prof. Josh Brown (jwmbrown at indiana.edu).

Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.  Indiana University 
is an equal opportunity employer.