University of Connecticut
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience

The University of Connecticut’s new Brain Imaging Research Center (BIRC) invites applicants for a full-time, two year, Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience. The BIRC is a 3,200 square foot, research-dedicated imaging facility housing a research-dedicated 3T Siemens Prisma scanner and simultaneous high-density EEG/ERP, with a major focus of cognitive neuroscience research.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to multiple funded NIH studies of language processing, reading, word acquisition, and cognition, under PIs Dr. Jay Rueckl and Dr. Peter Molfese. Prior experience in research using MRI/fMRI is required. Responsibilities will include the design and execution of fMRI and behavioral experiments; fMRI data analysis; formulating and participating in writing of scientific papers as part of the research team; participating in grant writing towards the eventual goal of independent funding; and developing independent projects in the areas of speech, reading, and language.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or Related Field
• Experience with fMRI Experimental Design
• Experience with MRI/fMRI Data Analysis (e.g. AFNI, FSL, SPM, Freesurfer)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong Analytical & Statistical Skills (e.g. SEM, HLM, Data Mining)
• Experience with EEG/ERP Data Collection and Analysis
• Programming Skills (e.g. C/C++, Python, R, E-PRIME)
• Experience with Computational Modeling

The anticipated start date is September 1, 2015, but is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing qualifications, a CV, and any supporting materials to UConn Careers (www.jobs.uconn.edu). Select “Apply Now" to be redirected to Academic Jobs Online to complete your application. Names of three references should be included in the cover letter; letters will be submitted to Academic Jobs Online.

Inquiries can be addressed to Peter Molfese, Chair of Search #2016017, Department of Psychology, U-1020, 406 Babbidge Road, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-1020 (or emailed to peter (dot) molfese (at) uconn (dot) edu). Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.