The research in this lab examines the effect of bilingualism and musical training on cognitive and linguistic abilities across the lifespan. Research methods include behavioral and neuroimaging techniques. The lab has a 64-channel BioSemi ERP system on site. We are a large and active lab with many opportunities for collaboration. The research is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Candidates must have:
• Ph.D in psychology or a related field
• Demonstrated research ability
• Knowledge of imaging techniques (especially ERP) an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and with others
Responsibilities include:
• Creation and design of experiments within this research program
• Supervision of research assistants and research students
• Participation in and contribution to ongoing experiments in the lab
• Opportunities available for teaching
Deadline for applications is January 15th 2011. Interested applicants should forward a CV, statement of interest, and two letters of reference to:
Dr. Ellen Bialystok
Distinguished Research Professor
Department of Psychology
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M3J 1P3
(416) 736-2100 Ext 66109
ellenb@yorku.ca
Cognitive Development Lab
Department of Psychology
York University
http://www.yorku.ca/coglab
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