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<b>Postdoctoral Training Fellowship Opening in Addiction Research,
with a Focus on EEG Neuroimaging</b><b><br>
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The University of Maryland, Department of Psychology, seeks a
postdoctoral fellow in addiction research focused on EEG
neuroimaging approaches (newly including simultaneous EEG/fMRI).
The position will center on investigating brain processing
associated with the consumption of tobacco products. Our
transdisciplinary group has existing EEG data from cigarettes,
e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco products, as well as flavoring of
these products. Fellows are also encouraged to develop and conduct
new research in line with these themes. To facilitate development
of independent research, the fellowship includes access to NIH/FDA
seed grant funding as a Principal Investigator (through the TCORS,
see below). <br>
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The position is part of the University of Maryland Tobacco Center of
Regulatory Science (TCORS), funded by the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The larger
training program includes structured interactions and opportunities
for collaborations with neuroscientists, psychologists, chemists,
biologists, and epidemiologists. <br>
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We are seeking candidates with a doctoral degree in behavioral and
social sciences, life sciences, neuroscience, or related fields.
Successful applicants will have substantive interests in addiction
research, and a goal of developing expertise in EEG and EEG/fMRI
neuroimaging. Experience in cognitive neuroscience methods, EEG
neuroimaging approaches, and related data analysis platforms are
desirable. Strong computational programming skills are desirable
(e.g. Matlab, Python, R, etc.). The position offers excellent
training in advanced aspects of EEG neuroimaging data analysis,
including time-frequency energy and phase-synchrony approaches and
bivariate and multivariate functional connectivity approaches (e.g.
graph-theoretic/network techniques). The trainee will be supervised
by Dr. Edward Bernat (University of Maryland Department of
Psychology; Maryland Neuroimaging Center; Neuroscience and Cognitive
Science program), and a member of the University of Maryland TCORS
postdoctoral training program. <br>
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The University of Maryland is ideally situated near NIH, FDA and
other major federal facilities, offering opportunities for
collaboration with some of the nation’s top scientists. This ideal
location will provide exciting opportunities for transdisciplinary
training, as fellows (trainees) may participate in collaborations at
the University of Maryland, Battelle laboratories and at various
government agencies, such as, NIH, CDC, and FDA. <br>
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<b>Qualified</b> individuals must have completed a Ph.D., M.D., or
equivalent degree (in the behavioral and social sciences, life
sciences, engineering, physical and chemical sciences or related
fields) and must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident
status.<br>
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<b>Applications</b> will be reviewed until the positions are filled.
Position can begin as early as July 1, 2016. Please send your
application to Dr. Edward Bernat (<a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ebernat@umd.edu"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ebernat@umd.edu">ebernat@umd.edu</a></a>),
including: <br>
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1. Cover Letter explaining professional development goals and
research focus<br>
2. Resume or CV <br>
3. Names and email addresses of three references<br>
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The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women
and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply and self-identify on
their application.<br>
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