Fwd: [megcommunity] 2 postdoc and 3 RA positions at the Rotman Research Institute, Toronto, Canada

FYI ---------------- Please find job descriptions including MEG research from Toronto for distribution below. Best wishes, Markus *2 postdoc and 3 RA positions at the Rotman Research Institute, Toronto, Canada * *Postdoctoral Fellowship* Neuroeducation and Brain Imaging The Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest is offering two research fellowships in Neuroeducation and Brain Imaging in the laboratory of Dr. Sylvain Moreno, in collaboration with a team of researchers including other scientists at the Rotman Research Institute (http://research.baycrest.org/rotman) and the University of Toronto. The position is part of a large project aimed at studying brain plasticity and relationships between brain functions on large scale children population, using different learning platforms. The project aimed at identifying the brain mechanisms involved in transfer of learning between cognitive training and executive functions such as memory. The fellow will be exposed to multimodal neuroimaging methodologies such as structural MRI, fMRI, ERP and *MEG*, engineering and modeling methods and diverse data analysis tools. The starting date is Winter/Spring 2012. The duration of the fellowship is one year, with the option of continuing for a second and third year. Bursaries are in line with the fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and include an allowance for travel and research expenses. Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree, and preference will be given to applicants with an M.D., Ph.D. Experience working with children populations is preferred, but candidates with other relevant skills and no experience working with children may be appropriate. 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 included. Please submit your application and other materials to the following address: Dr. sylvain moreno Lead Scientist Center For Brain Fitness Rotman Research Institute , Baycrest 3560 Bathurst Street, 914 VS Toronto, Ontario Canada M6A 2E1 *Phone:* 416-785-2500 x3642 *Email:* smoreno(a)rotman-baycrest.on.ca *Research Assistant* Rotman Research Institute has three full-time (1 year renewable contract) opportunities for Research Assistant, reporting to Dr. Sylvain Moreno. The positions are part of a large project aimed at studying brain plasticity and relationships between brain functions on large scale children population, using different learning platforms. The project aimed at identifying the brain mechanisms involved in transfer of learning between cognitive training and executive functions such as memory. Research Assistant Rotman Research Institute Full time - 1 Year renewable contract 1.0 FTE - 70 hours bi-weekly The Research Assistants will be responsible for: o Recruitment, coordination, and testing of study subjects o Written and verbal communication with investigators, subjects and family members o Administration of neuropsychological tests to subjects within the context of research o Data scoring, entry and analysis o Brain imaging testing o Preparation of stimuli for studies o Assistance in the preparation of manuscripts for publication Qualifications: o B.A. /B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience or Health Sciences related discipline. o Experience with children populations and neuroimaging are desirable (but not necessary). o Competency in Microsoft Office applications o Competency in SPSS statistical analysis package o Applicants should be willing to make a commitment of min. 1-year Applicants should submit a C.V., together with a cover letter describing current research interests and motivations, and also arrange to have three letters of reference included. Please submit your application and other materials to the following address: Dr. sylvain moreno Lead Scientist Center For Brain Fitness Rotman Research Institute , Baycrest 3560 Bathurst Street, 914 VS Toronto, Ontario Canada M6A 2E1 *Phone:* 416-785-2500 x3642 *Email:* smoreno(a)rotman-baycrest.on.ca Join a dedicated team of staff and volunteers whose vision is to transform the way people learn and to advance education to a new level through the power of research, with a focus on the human brain function.