Postdoctoral Scholar, Dept. of Psychology & Social Behavior
Applications are sought for a postdoctoral scholar position in the Department of Psychology and Social Behavior at the University of California, Irvine. The candidate will be working with a group of international collaborators at UC Irvine, University of Southern California, and Beijing Normal University to study the cultural effects on second language learning and the underlying neural mechanisms, using functional imaging, structural imaging (VBM, DTI), and EEG. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience of language. Applicants should have a degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Linguistics or related areas. A strong background in fMRI analysis techniques (SPM, FSL, MATLAB etc) is preferred. The position is available immediately. Applications received by July 15, 2009 will be guaranteed consideration, and the search will continue until a qualified candidate is selected. Starting salary is $35,500. There will be full health and other benefits at the University of California, Irvine. Non-US citizens are welcome to apply*. Please make inquiries or send your application (including a cover letter stating professional goals and interests, CV, and the names and email addresses of three references, altogether in one "pdf" file), to Dr. Chuansheng Chen at cschen@uci.edu.
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