Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation at the University of Pennsylvania

Posted on behalf of Dr. Danielle Bassett: University of Pennsylvania – Postdoctoral Research Associate. Applications are invited to fill an open post-doctoral research position in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA). The ideal appointee will (1) have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in psychology, cognitive science, neurology, neuroscience, bioengineering, or similar, (2) have experience in human neuroimaging (particularly fMRI), and (3) have an interest in learning neuromodulatory techniques including TDCS and TMS. An interest in and general knowledge of cognitive neuroscience =and the human connectome in particular would be advantageous. Excellent computer programming skills (MATLAB or similar) and familiarity with neuroimaging software are essential. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively and flourish as the center of a diverse interdisciplinary research team. The appointee will join an interdisciplinary research team and become integrated into a community of stimulating colleagues through the Penn Neuromodulation Consortium, the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, and the Institute for Research in Cognitive Science. The appointee will also have the opportunity to interact with research scientists in Penn’s world-class medical school, who provide a unique clinical and translational context for ongoing basic research programs. Applications in the form of a covering letter, a CV with full publication list, and 3 letters of reference should be sent to Danielle S. Bassett at dsb(a)seas.upenn.edu. Closing date: 31 Dec 2014 Start date: Negotiable. Position available as soon as 1 January 2015 Limit of tenure: Term is for 1 year, renewable for 3 years Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Health insurance and travel for research-related purposes -- John D. Medaglia, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow Translational Neuroscience University of Pennsylvania/ Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute