Ali Cohen

@aliocohen.bsky.social

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asst prof at Emory University studying how motivation & emotion influence learning, memory, & brain function across development https://thelumenlab.org/

The Learning, Understanding, Memory, & Neurodevelopment Lab (LUMeN Lab, PI: Dr. Alexandra Cohen) in the Department of Psychology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on NIH-funded studies examining emotion-related learning, memory, and brain function across development.
The Learning, Understanding, Memory, & Neurodevelopment Lab (LUMeN Lab, Pl: Dr. Alexandra Cohen) in the Department of Psychology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (RA) to work on studies examining how motivation and emotion influence learning, memory, and brain function across development. The RA will gain experience with all components of the research process, providing excellent preparation for graduate studies. The expected start date for the position is Summer/Fall 2026. A two-year commitment is requested. Application review will take place on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please reach out to ali.cohen@emory.edu with a CV and cover letter if you are interested in this position.
Current Directions in Psychological Science article entitled More Than Just a Phase: Adolescence as a Window Into How the Brain Generates Behavior
But most of all, don't give in to cynicism or apathy. That's what the people promulgating these horrible policies want - a bored, indifferent public who figures that who cares, nothing matters any more, it's gonna happen no matter what. But it doesn't have to. Never forget that: it doesn't have to happen.
The Learning, Understanding, Memory, & Neurodevelopment Lab (LUMeN Lab, PI: Dr. Alexandra Cohen) in the Department of Psychology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (RA) to work on studies examining how motivation and emotion influence learning, memory, and brain function across development. The RA will gain experience with all components of the research process, providing excellent preparation for graduate studies. The preferred start date for the position is Summer 2025. A two-year commitment is requested. Application review will take place on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Become a LUMeNary! The Learning, Understanding, Memory, & Neurodevelopment Lab is growing! Visit our website to learn more about getting involved with research in our lab at Emory University (Atlanta, GA): thelumenlab.org
The Learning, Understanding, Memory, & Neurodevelopment Lab (LUMeN Lab, PI: Dr. Alexandra Cohen) in the Department of Psychology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (RA) to work on studies examining how motivation and emotion influence learning, memory, and brain function across development. The RA will gain experience with all components of the research process, providing excellent preparation for graduate studies. The preferred start date for the position is Summer 2024. A two-year commitment is requested. Application review will take place on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Learning, Understanding, Memory, & Neurodevelopment Lab (LUMeN Lab, PI: Dr. Alexandra Cohen) in the Department of Psychology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow to work on studies examining how motivation and emotion influence learning, memory, and brain function across development. Projects will include analysis of fMRI and ecological momentary assessment data from an NIH-funded study examining neurocognitive mechanisms of reward-motivated memory and behaviors across development. Candidates must have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field by the position start date. The start date is flexible. Fluency with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, Matlab) and experience with fMRI are required. Developmental cognitive neuroscience research experience is preferred, but not required. Application review will take place on a rolling basis until the position is filled.