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We are interested in the neural bases of memory and language in humans. Research in our lab mainly focuses on the investigation of semantic memory, which is defined as our memory for knowledge about objects, facts, concepts, and words and their meanings. Currently we are concentrating on the role of the frontal lobes in the semantic retrieval of information.
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, research in our lab asks how semantic knowledge can be selectively and flexibly retrieved. Illustrated here is increased activity in the left frontal operculum when healthy volunteers were asked to selectively retrieve an object's name among competing alternatives (Kan & Thompson-Schill, 2004).
If you are interested in participating in a study, for pay, please visit experimetrix to view and sign up for available studies.
OPEN RESEARCH POSITION
A full-time Research Assistant position is available in the Thompson-Schill lab at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Cognitive Neuroscience. Research in the lab focuses on the biological bases of human cognitive systems – perception, memory, language, thought, cognitive control – and the interrelations between them. We investigate these systems by developing and implementing experiments involving a wide-array of methodologies, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), genotyping, and eye-tracking. Our investigations include both typical and atypical (patient) populations.
Familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office, and experience with statistics are desirable. Responsibilities include designing and implementing experiments, data analysis, subject recruitment, and some administrative/IT work. A two-year commitment is required. Interested parties should contact Dr. Sharon Thompson-Schill (schilllab@gmail.com) with a statement of interest; CV/resume; unofficial transcript; and contact info for three references.
Lab members for the 2010 academic year.
