Faculty Position in Neural Engineering The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the area of neural engineering. We are seeking candidates in systems-level analysis of neuronal processes and quantitative study of neurological systems who have demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in both scholarly research and innovative teaching. The recruitment is being carried out in collaboration with Duke's Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, in which the individual would also have an appointment, and we are seeking persons committed to establishing multidisciplinary collaborations with other researchers. Successful candidates must demonstrate an ability to develop a first-rate research program, be capable of obtaining competitive external research funding, and actively participate in and be committed to outstanding teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants at all academic levels are encouraged. Duke University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer that is committed to increasing the cultural and intellectual diversity of its faculty. Applications should be submitted electronically and must include: o a cover letter; o a curriculum vitae; o a statement of research describing past, present and planned future activities; o a statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and, o the names and contact information for at least three references. Applications must be received by June 30, 2008 to ensure full consideration. Chair, Neural Engineering Search Committee Department of Biomedical Engineering Box 90281 Duke University Durham, NC 27708-0281 Submit CVs by email to: tracy.capella@duke.edu

Applications are invited for several postdoctoral fellow positions in the Groh Laboratory. Research in the laboratory concerns the neural basis of multisensory and sensorimotor integration in awake, behaving primates and focuses on the areas of vision, audition, and eye movements. Techniques employed in the laboratory include single unit recording, microstimulation, psychophysics and modeling. Applicants should have an interest in conducting primate experiments in one or more of these areas, and should have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or a related discipline. Applications should include a curriculum vitae together with the names and telephone numbers of three references. Please send applications to: Jennifer M. Groh, Ph.D. Associate Professor Center for Cognitive Neuroscience Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Department of Neurobiology Duke University LSRC Rm B203 Box 90999 Durham, NC 27708 Phone: 919-681-6536 Fax: 919-681-0815 Email: jmgroh@duke.edu (NOTE: send plain text cover email with any electronic enclosures).

The Joseph & Kathleen Bryan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (Bryan ADRC) at Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) has an opening for a full-time research associate in the functional imaging and neurogenomics of dementia and age-related disorders. The position presents the opportunity for a dynamic research experience combining functional and structural imaging approaches, genomic medicine, and cognitive outcomes in mild Alzheimer’s disease patients and individuals at risk for dementia. Job Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be appointed to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Associate within the Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology at DUMC. The primary responsibilities will be to provide assistance with ongoing FIND Lab research and institutional collaborations involving both investigational and applied imaging protocols in healthy elderly and age-related pathology patient populations. The research associate will participate in FIND Lab experiment design/planning, assist in subject coordination and assessment, and analyze functional/structural neuroimaging data. Professional development is encouraged as part of the research associate position and individual projects may be considered within the confines of the goals and current research foci of the FIND Lab. Research facilities include research-dedicated 3T and 4T GE systems with state-of-the-art presentation and data capture capabilities; advanced genetic, cognitive neuroscience, and computing centers; and established hospital-based clinics for dementia evaluation and assessment. Qualifications: A doctorate degree in psychology (clinical or experimental), geriatric medicine, imaging genetics, biomedical engineering, or related field. Prior experience with structural and functional brain imaging methods is required with associated proficiency in using Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems. Programming skills and/or experience with task development software are preferred, but not required. Also preferred but not required, is experience both in the conduct of human subject research and neurocognitive assessment. Salary and Benefits: Base salary range is $36,000 to $40,000, depending upon experience. In addition, Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) offers a full benefits package. Information on DUMC benefits programs is available at http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/main.html Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV/resume, and at least two letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send materials to: Jeffrey N. Browndyke, Ph.D. Bryan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center 2200 West Main Street, Suite A-230 Durham, NC. 27705 (919) 416-5383 j.browndyke@duke.edu

Postdoctoral position available to study the NEUROECONOMICS OF DECISION MAKING at Duke University with an emphasis on brain imaging, emotion, memory, and aging. The position is an opportunity for a dynamic and integrative research experience combining functional MRI and behavioral approaches in middle-aged and older adults. State-of-the-art facilities include research-dedicated 3T and 4T GE MRI scanners. The two-year NIA-funded project begins in August 2007 and involves collaborations among Drs. Scott Huettel, Kevin LaBar, and colleagues in the Fuqua School of Business, Center for Aging, and Center for Cognitive Neuroscience. Duke is an equal opportunity employer, and women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please e-mail cover letter and C.V. to Amy Winecoff at winecoff@biac.duke.edu. We are seeking applicants with a background in neuroimaging who have sufficient expertise to handle the computational and statistical analyses required of fMRI research. Excellent communications skills and a sensitivity to issues pertinent to older adults are required to interact with the human subjects involved in the research. We will use a marketing approach to study how older adults integrate information from persuasive messages about personal health products and prescription drugs. In addition, we are interested in how laboratory models of decision-making relate to real-world finanical investment decisions of older adults. Behavioral and fMRI measures will be used to determine how decision-making is influenced by demands on memory and emotion systems and predicted by age-related functional connectivity changes in the frontal and temporal lobes. The research is highly interdisciplinary, combining research interests of Drs. Huettel, LaBar and Cabeza from the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Drs. Luce and Bettman from the Fuqua School of Business, and Dr. Madden from the Center for Aging in Duke School of Medicine. The applicant will also be exposed to weekly seminar series offered by these units as well as other scholarly activities in the Center for Neuroeconomic Studies, the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, and the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. Additional information about the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience is available at www.mind.duke.edu.

Postdoctoral position available in the laboratory of Roberto Cabeza (www.cabezalab.org) at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience (www.mind.duke.edu). fMRI scanning is conducted at nearby Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (www.biac.duke.edu). Research will focus on the neural mechanisms of emotional memory encoding and retrieval. Within this general topic, the postdoctoral researcher will design her/his own studies. The position includes RA support and collaborations with graduate students and faculty at CCN and BIAC. The desirable candidate will have several of the following qualifications: (1) background in memory and/or emotion research; (2) experience in fMRI methods; (3) programming experience; (4) expertise in statistics; and (5) a promising publication record. Send a statement of research interests and a CV to cabezalab@duke.edu. Please enter 'emotional memory postdoc' as the subject of the e-mail.

Full-time senior programmer position at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience (CCN) of Duke University (www.mind.duke.edu). fMRI scanning is conducted at the nearby Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (www.biac.duke.edu). Responsibilities include updating and expanding fMRI analysis software shared by several laboratories at CCN (Adcock, Cabeza, Huettel, LaBar, and Woldorff labs), training students and staff in these laboratories, coordinating with BIAC programmers, and supervising junior programmers. The position also offers opportunities for research on neuroimaging analyses methods. Qualifications: B.A. or equivalent with background in computer science, psychology, and/or neuroscience. All candidates should have experience in C programming, as well as strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Familiarity with Matlab, neuroimaging software (e.g., FSL, SPM, AFNI), and statistics are desirable qualifications. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send a cover letter and a CV to cabezalab@duke.edu. Please enter 'senior programmer' as the subject of the e-mail.