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Postdoctoral Associate: Dual-EEG Studies of Team Dynamics

The Human Brain and Behavior Laboratory (HBBL), Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is offering a Postdoctoral Position in the area of Social Neuroscience. The research program aims to study brain dynamics associated with team cooperation, action coordination and situational awareness. The postdoctoral scientist will contribute to behavioral and neurobehavioral experiments. He/she will be highly motivated and will be able to work independently. He/she will also collaborate within an interdisciplinary team of researchers whose expertise spans Neuroscience, Psychology and Physics with the goal of understanding brains and behaviors in terms of complex dynamical systems.
The laboratory is equipped with a high density EEG system (Neuroscan Synamp II) including dual-EEG capability, sound-isolated faraday chamber, Polhemus Isotrack II and Fastrak electrode positioning system, software suites for source reconstruction and multimodal brain imaging (Curry). Behavioral facility includes a Northern Digital OPTOTRAK 3010 and mutichannel Analog input/output systems by National Instrument. A 3T Signa Excite MR scanner is also available for extending the work to fMRI and DTI and possibilities for MEG and PET tracer studies are in place. Computationally intensive applications can be directed to a Beowulf cluster maintained by FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent, and a solid expertise in EEG data acquisition and analysis. In addition, experience in one or more relevant domains will be considered an advantage:
- Programming (Matlab, C, visual basic),
- Dynamical systems, theoretical modeling
- Excellent writing skills

The position will be for one year with the possibility of extension depending on satisfactory progress. Salary will be commensurable with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send CV and arrange for 3 reference letters via email to:

J. A. Scott Kelso: kelso [at] ccs.fau.edu
E. Tognoli: tognoli [at] ccs.fau.edu
HBBL, Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences
Florida Atlantic University.
Boca Raton, FL
USA

PhD Positions

Applications are currently being accepted for interdisciplinary PhD training under the joint mentorship of Drs. Steven Bressler and Viktor Jirsa.
The program of training will take a theoretical approach to the study of neural and cognitive function.

The position will focus on understanding the connectivity and dynamics of large-scale brain networks. It will emphasize:
* the construction of artificial brain networks based on known anatomical connectivity
* the generation of simulated network time-series data
* functional connectivity and causality analysis of simulated time-series data in relation to the analysis of LFP, MEG, and fMRI time-series data

The program offers competitive, multi-year stipends and tuition remission. An International Program in Theoretical Neurosciences established between Florida Atlantic University and the Movement Science Institute in Marseille, France, allows for the possibility of long-term research and training visits (up to six months) in the partner institution in France.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
* Quantitative training in physics, mathematics, computer science, or related fields
* Programming experience (Matlab, C/C++, .)
* English speaking and writing skills

Previous experience in neuroscience is not required but would be an advantage.

Interested students are encouraged to submit a CV, contact details of two referees, and a short statement of research interests to Dr. Bressler. Please visit the Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences web site for more information. Note: the application deadline has been extended.

The Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences at Florida Atlantic University is in Boca Raton, situated between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, with easy access to the beautiful beaches and rich cultural life of the Miami-Dade metropolitan area.

Committed to Equal Opportunities.