Post Doctoral position -- Center for Aphasia Research and Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology, Georgetown University

Aphasia and Dementia Studies (Postdoctoral Position)
Center for Aphasia Research and Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology, Georgetown University

The Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab at Georgetown University focuses on language and learning/memory function and dysfunction. Ongoing research projects include investigations of experimental cognitive treatments for alexia and for anomia; studies of semantic memory in dementia populations; and possible remediation of cognitive deficits in early stage dementia. Methodology includes behavioral, eye-tracking, fMRI and ERP studies of patients and normal controls.
The post-doc will participate primarily in a study involving patients with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s Disease, with the opportunity to be involved in work with aphasic patients as well.
Requirements include a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, psycholinguistics or a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience with brain-damaged populations; statistical proficiency; excellent oral and written communication skills; and excellent computer skills.
Position contingent upon funding.
Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Please email a cover letter and CV, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent via email to:


Contact Information:
Rhonda Friedman

AphasiaResearch@georgetown.edu
http://gumc.georgetown.edu/aphasia