[visionlist] Four post-doctoral positions in neuroscience of attention and visual cognition

[John Henderson]

Four post-doctoral positions in neuroscience of attention and visual 
cognition

In conjunction with a major initiative in cognitive neuroscience and 
neuroimaging at the University of South Carolina, four post-doctoral 
research positions are available to work with John Henderson and Chris 
Rorden on attention and visual cognition in the Department of Psychology 
and the McCausland Center for Brain Imaging. Post-docs will have access 
to state-of-the-art facilities including a 3T Siemens Trio scanner, TMS 
(with MR guided neuronavigation), high-density ERP, transcranial direct 
current stimulation (tDCS) and eyetracking. Candidates with a PhD in any 
of the cognitive sciences broadly defined (e.g., Psychology, 
Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Neurology or a related 
field) are welcome to apply. Experience with fMRI experimental design, 
data collection, and data analysis is necessary, and working knowledge 
of Matlab is highly desirable. Our projects examine brain function in 
both healthy individuals and those who have suffered brain injury, so 
the ability to communicate and work with a team is necessary. Salary 
will be at NIH post-doctoral rates and commensurate with experience. 
Initial appointments will be for one or two years with opportunity for 
extension to three years.

The University of South Carolina is the flagship research institution in 
the state. The Department of Psychology has 35 tenure/tenure-track 
faculty and research emphases in cognitive, quantitative, cognitive 
neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, and behavioral neuroscience 
within the Experimental Psychology PhD program. The McCausland Center 
for Brain Imaging is a fully resourced interdisciplinary imaging center 
dedicated to research. Columbia is the largest city in South Carolina, 
located in the geographic center of the state. It is within easy reach 
of the mountains and the ocean, and has a pleasant year-round climate 
and an affordable cost of living. The University of South Carolina is an 
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are 
encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not 
discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for 
qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national 
origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Informal inquiries may be addressed to John Henderson 
(john.henderson at sc.edu) or Chris Rorden (rordenc at mailbox.sc.edu). Formal 
applications should include an up-to-date CV, a statement of research 
interests, and the names and contact details of three referees and be 
sent to Vicki Lewter (lewterv at mailbox.sc.edu). Applications will be 
assessed as they arrive until the positions are filled. Starting date is 
flexible.