<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Doctoral position in multimodal neuroimaging
of decision making and memory<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">A fully-funded doctoral position is available in the
laboratory of Dr. Travis Baker based at the Center for Molecular and
Behavioural Neuroscience (CMBN), Rutgers University, </span><a href="http://cmbn.rutgers.edu/"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">http://cmbn.rutgers.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">
. CMBN is located in Newark NJ, a short commute from New York City. The
laboratory of Dr. Baker employs multimodal neuroimaging techniques (e.g. EEG,
ERPs, fMRI, diffusion MRI, and
transcranial magnetic stimulation), involving both typical and atypical
populations, to characterize the spatiotemporal dynamics and the computational
principles underlying reinforcement learning, cognitive control, and spatial
navigation, as mediated by a network of brain systems including anterior
cingulate cortex, the midbrain dopamine system, the basal ganglia, and
parahippocampal cortex. The clinical goal of the laboratory is to understand
how these functions are disrupted in psychiatric populations (e.g. addictions,
affective disorders, neurodegenerative disorders), and to identify image-based
biomarkers (e.g. EEG/ERPs, fMRI) and neurostimulation procedures aimed to
alleviate their cognitive and behavioral impairments. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif"> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop
research expertise in a new state-of-the art neuroimaging and neurostimulation
laboratory which houses an Adept Viper s850 robotic arm used for robot-assisted
image-guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (Ri-rTMS), two
parallel systems for recording EEG/ERPs, an eyetracking system, virtual reality system, and has the
capabilities of recording and analyzing simultaneous EEG and fMRI, and
simultaneous EEG and Ri-rTMS. CMBN benefits from on-site access to Rutgers University
Brain Imaging Center, a research-dedicated facility equipped with a 3T fMRI
scanner (Siemens TRIO) for imaging both humans and animals (</span><a href="http://rubic.rutgers.edu/index.php"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">http://rubic.rutgers.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">).
For those with an interest in working with clinical populations, we have superb
cooperation with our medical school faculty in neurology, psychiatry, and
neurosurgery, as well as collaborations with several medical centers in nearby
New York City. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Candidates must have an undergraduate degree (or
Masters) in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science or in a related
discipline. The successful candidate will show evidence of research
productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications and conference
proceedings, have excellent quantitative skills, and demonstrate effective oral
and written communication skills. Recording and analysis experience with
EEG/ERP (e.g., Brainvision, EEG/ERPLAB), MRI (e.g., FSL, SPM), as well as
experience with stimulus presentation programs (e.g., E-prime, PsychoPy,
Psychtoolbox), and statistical analysis (e.g., MATLAB, R, SPSS), is advantageous.
Proficiency in MATLAB and computational modeling is highly desirable. The
position is fully-funded (plus medical benefits, 4 weeks vacation, tuition
remission, and yearly travel funds) for a period of 5 years.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Travis
Baker at </span><a href="mailto:travis.e.baker@rutgers.edu"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">travis.e.baker@rutgers.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">
no later than December 1<sup>st</sup>, 2016 and should include the following:
1) cover letter summarizing research interests and qualifications for the
position, 2) a curriculum vita, and 3) the names of two references who may be
contacted. Further details about Dr. Baker’s research interests can be found at
</span><a href="http://www.travisedwardbaker.com/"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">www.travisedwardbaker.com</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman",serif">.
Rutgers University is an equal opportunity educator and employer.<span></span></span></p></div>