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Fwd: Research Assistant/Lab Manager Position

by Gary Green

FYI ------------------ A research assistant/lab manager position is available in the newly formed Language Behavior and Brain Imaging Lab at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Much of the research in the lab is devoted to the cognitive neuroscience of reading, with potential application to reading disorders. Other aspects of brain and language studied in the lab include concept formation and speech production. Research is performed using a variety of techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), behavioral responses, gene-brain correlations, and magnetoencephalography (MEG). Responsibilities will include data collection from human research participants in both a purely behavioral and functional brain imaging setting, contacting and scheduling research participants, managing institutional review board (IRB) protocols, and data analysis. Requirements for a successful applicant include spoken and written proficiency in English, a minimum of a bachelor-level degree (e.g., BA or BS), preferably in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, biology, or a related field, and willingness to make a 2-year commitment. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in cognitive neuroscience research with human participants, are proficient with the linux computing environment, have used experiment delivery and data acquisition software such as E-prime, and can program in a scripting language such as Matlab or python. Rutgers is the state university of New Jersey, and its Newark campus is in the state's largest city. Newark is undergoing a renaissance of its own and is only minutes from Manhattan by train. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a deadline of December 15th. Please email a resume or CV and contact information for 3 references to william.graves(a)rutgers.edu.

12 years, 6 months

MSc practical times

by Mark Hymers

Hi, Tomorrow (Friday 26th October) and next Friday (Friday 2nd November), the Cognitive Neuroscience MSc students have practical sessions at YNiC between 10:15 and 12:15. Open plan will be very busy and we will need all of the open plan computers; we will therefore have to log out anyone who has left themselves logged in. The main series of MSc practical sessions for this year will be in the Spring Term (starting in January) - we will send reminders then regarding open plan usage. Sorry for the inconvenience, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

12 years, 6 months

Fwd: [Post-doc available] - Early onset AD - Gaël Chételat's lab - Caen, France

by Gary Green

FYI ----------------- *Post-doc position on asymptomatic individuals with autosomal dominant early onset Alzheimer Disease.* _Project:_ A post-doctoral position is available in the Unit U1077 at the CYCERON imaging Centre in Caen, France. The postdoc will lead a multidisciplinary project on asymptomatic individuals with autosomal dominant early onset Alzheimer's disease (ADEOAD). This population provides a unique opportunity to assess the preclinical stage of Alzheimer's disease and to seek predictive markers of AD at a stage where no lesion or symptom could be detected. ADEOAD typically has an early (<60 years) and predictable age of onset (Pastor and Goate, 2004), which makes this population an ideal candidate for comprehensive longitudinal imaging /prior /to the onset of clinical symptoms. ADEOAD thus offers an attractive model to determine the sequence of biomarker changes in pre-symptomatic gene carriers who are destined to develop AD which may reveal critical information about the pathophysiological cascade that culminates in symptomatic disease. Children of a parent with a mutated gene known to cause dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease (currently in one of three genes: /APP, PSEN1, PSEN2/) will be recruited throughout France and will be assessed using complementary examination including biological, genetic and CSF analyses, neuropsychological testing and a series of complementary neuroimaging scans. The candidate will lead her/his research work within Dr Gaël Chételat's team in the framework of a large multimodal neuroimaging project called IMAP and in interaction with the other team members as well several partners and collaborators. She/he will have more particularly in charge the analysis of neuroimaging data in relationships with other data modalities (biological, genetic and cognitive). _ _ _Institution:_ Established in Caen since 2002, our Inserm unit studies human memory of healthy volunteers and of patients with various pathologies (Alzheimer's and related syndromes, amnestic syndromes...). The project entitled Multimodal Neuroimaging of Early Alzheimer's disease (IMAP project) represents a central thematic in the Research Unit. This multidisciplinary project associates neuroimaging, neuropsychology, biology and genetic. It is conducted in the CYCERON biomedical imaging platform including a high-field MRI and a PET/CT hybrid camera both fully dedicated to research and in close interactions with clinicians and hospital facilities. _Candidate background:_ ü A PhD degree on a topic relevant to the project (physics, neuroscience, biology, neuroimaging), a record of published research and familiarity with imaging are essential. ü The applicant should be able to work independently as well as in close interaction with the team members ü Expertise, experience and interest in brain imaging (MRI, PET), imaging analyses software, signal processing and programming skills are desirable. Familiarity with practical and statistical neuroimaging methods is desirable *The position is available immediately and up to March 2013 for a 2 years contract.* *Applications should be sent before October 31, 2012. *Interviews of pre-selected candidates will be held soon thereafter.__ /Applicants should send a detailed CV and a cover letter. At least one recommendation letter would be welcome. For additional information or to apply, contact:/ /Loïc Doeuvre: doeuvre(a)cyceron.fr <mailto:doeuvre@cyceron.fr>/

12 years, 6 months

Fwd: Post-doctoral position at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London

by Gary Green

FYI ------------ Sent on behalf of Dr. Chiara Nosarti Post-doctoral position at King’s College London We would like to invite applications for the post of Research Worker. This position will be fixed term for 36 months and is a full-time post. The successful candidate will play a key role in collecting and analyzing neuroimaging data from a longitudinal cohort of young adults who were born very preterm. DETAILS The successful candidate will become part of the Preterm Research Group, which is studying the effects of being born preterm on subsequent neurodevelopment, cognition and behaviour. The project, funded by the Medical Research Council, aims to investigate neurodevelopment into adulthood following very preterm birth. The successful candidate will work with a unique cohort of individuals who were born prematurely and who have been taking part in a follow-up study from birth to age 19. They are now 27-32 years old. First, the study will assess their cognition (including learning disabilities, memory and attention) and mental health. Second, the study will use various neuroimaging techniques to examine how the brain changes as people grow into adults. The aim of the study is to define for the first time maturational patterns associated with the risk of poor outcome, as well as those associated with developmental resilience, and thus guide the design of remediation strategies to be implemented at very preterm individuals at younger ages aimed at reducing or preventing long-term disability. Working closely with Lead Investigators, the successful candidate will contribute to the successful conduct and completion of the research programme. He/she will play a key role in coordinating the study, supervising the recruitment and the assessment of all study participants, conducting and supporting neuroimaging data analysis and integrating current data with those collected longitudinally. He/she will work closely with other members of the Preterm Research Group, which are directly integrated with the Department of Psychosis Studies within the Psychosis Clinical Academic Group. The successful candidate will also be involved in postgraduate teaching and will be encouraged to develop his/her own research interests. SALARY The appointment will be made at Grade 6, currently from £31,020 per annum plus £2,323 per annum London Allowance. The closing date for receipt of applications is 31th October 2012. Interviews will be held on 7th November 2012. Equality of opportunity is College policy. CONTACT - For an informal discussion of the post please contact Chiara Nosarti on 0207 848 0133, or via email at Chiara.nosarti(a)kcl.ac.uk. _____________________________ For further details and to apply please visit http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/apply.php?id=16843270

12 years, 6 months

Fwd: job: PENN STATE, PSYCHOLOGY, SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE

by Gary Green

FYI ------------------- NN STATE, PSYCHOLOGY, SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE The Department of Psychology at Penn State (http://psych.la.psu.edu/) is recruiting for a systems or computational neuroscientist (open rank) with expertise in advanced data analysis techniques (e.g., graph theory, meta-analysis, data mining, structural equation modeling) as applied to neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG) data. Candidates with expertise in how structural or functional connectivity relates to behavior are especially encouraged to apply. We prefer candidates at the associate professor level or higher who can contribute leadership to the growing neuroscience and imaging communities, but we will consider outstanding junior candidates. The position is co-funded by the Children, Youth, and Families Consortium (http://www.ssri.psu.edu/cyfc/), and successful applicants are expected to participate in and contribute to the Social, Life, and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (http://www.imaging.psu.edu). Participation in and contribution to the Graduate Program in Neuroscience (http://www.huck.psu.edu/education/neuroscience) and the Center for Brain, Behavior, and Cognition (http://cbbc.psu.edu/) would be welcome. Rich opportunities exist for collaboration within the department’s substantive focal areas (cognitive, developmental, social, clinical, and industrial/organizational psychology) and across the campus. Applicants who could also contribute to an overarching department initiative to enhance diversity and our understanding of diversity are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to have a record of excellence in research and teaching, and a history or promise of external funding. Review of applications for the position begins November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application including concise statements of research and teaching interests, a CV, and selected (p)reprints. Junior candidates should submit at least three letters of recommendation; letters of recommendation for senior candidates will be requested from those selected as finalists. Electronic submission is strongly preferred; please submit materials athttp://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. If unable to submit electronically, mail materials to Neuroscience Faculty Search Committee – Box A, Department of Psychology, Penn State, University Park, PA 16802. Questions regarding the application process can be emailed to Judy Bowman,jak8(a)psu.edu, and questions regarding the position can be sent to Rick Gilmore,rogilmore(a)psu.edu. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. We especially encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

12 years, 6 months

Fwd: UC Berkeley faculty position: psychosocial and biological processes in health and disease

by Gary Green

FYI --------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY: The Department of Psychology is seeking to fill a *tenure-track assistant professor *faculty position, with a target start date of July 1, 2013. We seek candidates whose expertise lies in psychosocial and biological processes in health and disease. Research interests may include, but are not limited to, contextual and social influences on health outcomes, the identification of biomarkers that enable tracking of the progression toward disease, and animal models for particular diseases. Use or development of novel methodological advances in genetics, endocrinology, immunology, and neuroscience is of particular interest. This is a cross-area search, and the ability to bridge areas (behavioral neuroscience; change, plasticity, and development; clinical science; cognition, brain, and behavior; social/personality) and interests within the department is highly desirable. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required by date of hire. The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents, and is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service. To apply, please go to the following link: http://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00088*. *Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, summary of teaching experience and interests, and up to five reprints or preprints. Applicants should also arrange for the online submission of three letters of recommendation. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters. *Applications must be received by December 17, 2012. *Please direct questions to psychsearch2(a)berkeley.edu <mailto:psychsearch2@berkeley.edu?subject=PBPHD%20Search>, and include “PBPHD Search” in the subject line. /The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer./

12 years, 6 months

Fwd: PhD-Position at Translational Neuromodeling Unit (University Zurich and ETH Zurich, Switzerland)

by Gary Green

FYI ---------------------------- The *Translational Neuromodeling Unit (TNU) *headed by Prof. Klaas Enno Stephan is a newly founded division of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). Its mission is to translate advances in computational neuroscience into clinically useful diagnostic tools. To this end, the TNU brings together modelers, experimentalists and clinicians who jointly develop mathematical models of brain (dys)function and evaluate their diagnostic use for psychiatry and neurology in patient studies. We have access to a wide range of experimental facilities -- including fMRI (3T & 7T), EEG, TMS, eye tracking -- and are presently setting up a research clinic for patient studies. For more information, see http://www.biomed.ee.ethz.ch/research/tnu. The TNU invites applications for a *doctoral student (PhD) position* (duration 3 years). The topic concerns the development of mathematical models of behavior in voluntary control of eye movement and/or corollary discharge for eye movements. In particular, the project focuses on dynamic systems theory and Bayesian methods for enabling inference on "hidden" processes from behavioral and eye movement data in healthy subjects and psychiatric patients. The successful applicant will primarily develop these models and conduct the eye movement experiments required to estimate the model parameters. However, there is the opportunity to study the neurophysiology of the mechanisms described by the mathematical models using fMRI. Essential qualifications and interests include · a mathematical background (e.g., a degree in engineering, physics, computer science, statistics, mathematical psychology, mathematical biology), · strong programming skills (MATLAB in particular), · a "team player" attitude, · interest in biomedical questions and real-world applications of computational models. Additionally, the ideal applicant · has a background in dynamic system analysis, Bayesian methods, and/or machine learning, · has experience with conducting behavioral and/or eye movement experiments. · has experience with the analysis of behavioral and/or eye movement data. · enjoys inter-disciplinary interactions with experimentalists and clinicians. The position is available immediately. Interested students should submit their applications (incl. CV, names of at least two referees, and a brief letter of motivation outlining their interests and explaining why they meet the above requirements) to Jakob Heinzle (tnu-jobs(a)biomed.ee.ethz.ch). Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.

12 years, 6 months

Fwd: Postdoc @UCL: Using MEG to investigate the neural basis of Memory and Navigation

by Gary Green

FYI ----------------------------- Dr Hugo Spiers, Prof Emrah Duzel, Dr Will Penny and Prof Peter Dayan and are advertising for a post-doctoral position at UCL to study the neural basis of memory and navigation using MEG. Details are available at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spierslab/LabVacancies The post is available from January 2013. For more information please e-mail Hugo Spiers at h.spiers(a)ucl.ac.uk Dr Hugo Spiers Lecturer Institute of Behavioural Neuroscience, Cognitive, Perceptual and Brain Sciences Department, University College London, 26 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AP +44 (0) 20 7679 7553 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spierslab/ http://www.pattern-completion.net/

12 years, 6 months

Fwd: Florida Hospital is Hiring!

by Gary Green

FYI ----------------------------------- Florida Hospital for Children, located in Orlando, FL, has an opening for a MEG Technologist to launch our new program starting in December. We would like to keep this position posted through the end of the year. Please let me know if you need any additional information. *Below more information about the position:* Florida Hospital for Children is located in Orlando, FL and is hiring a skilled MEG Technologist to launch our new program, the first in the state. *_MEG Department Summary:_* The Magnetoencephalography (MEG) program at Florida Hospital for Children will host the first MEG system installed in the state of Florida. MEG is a non-invasive imaging modality that provides spatiotemporal information about brain function. This information contributes to the clinical diagnosis and treatment selection in patients with epilepsy and other brain pathologies. The MEG Lab operates with a two-fold purpose: to provide clinical assessment to patients with epilepsy and other brain diseases, and to develop translational research with special interest in cognitive neurosciences. With these goals in mind the MEG Lab at Florida Hospital for Children brings to the region the latest technology for the study of brain function and a group of nationally recognized clinicians and scientists working as a team. *_Job Summary:_* The MEG Technologist is responsible for the daily operation of the MEG-EEG Laboratory at Florida Hospital. Main responsibilities include MEG-EEG data acquisition in patients and, occasionally, research subjects. Will be responsible for ensuring high quality clinical and administrative operations of the center. This center’s focus is to aid physicians in planning the best treatment for patients with epilepsy, brain tumors, and other neurological disorders. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, medical engineering, or physics (PhD preferred), and a minimum of two years EEG or MEG experience (pediatrics preferred). Experience with EEG/MEG data analysis tools and experience on Nihon Kohden, Neuroscan or Elekta MEG systems preferred. For more information and to apply directly, visit: http://goo.gl/8MDwd Thank you! *Molly Duckett* HR Recruitment Team *I* Florida Hospital Recruitment Relations Strategist O: (407) 200-1289* I* F: (407) 303-5493 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *Follow Florida Hospital Careers on:* * * Facebook-Icon extra small <http://www.facebook.com/FloridaHospitalCareers>youtube_icon fhcareers <http://www.youtube.com/floridahospitaljobs> http://simplyzesty.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Twitter-Logo-300x293.jpg <http://www.twitter.com/FloridaHospital>Linkedin-Icon extra small <http://www.linkedin.com/company/florida-hospital/careers> This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i) destroy this message if a facsimile or (ii) delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you.

12 years, 6 months

Manchester Neuroscience Research Institute - Funded studentship available

by Beth Jefferies

Here's an exciting opportunity to join my Manchester colleagues as a PhD student working on fMRI and aphasia: With best wishes Beth Dear friends and colleagues, I would be extremely grateful if you could circulate the details of this studentship to any interested final year UG and Masters students. The project would be perfect for any student who is interested in combining fMRI with aphasic patient work. The studentship is open to any EU student. Details on the studentship can be found here: http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/studentships/featuredstudentsh… Details on the competition can be found here: http://www.neuroscience.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/PhDstudentships2013/ Some brief notes are given below. If any students are potentially interested then please ask them to contact us before making an application. Many thanks in advance Matt --- Title: Defining the parameters of efficient and lasting word learning: an fMRI study of language training with control and aphasic participants. Summary The aim of this PhD project is to use neuroimaging and behavioural methods to study brain reorganization for language as a direct result of retraining for both control (non-brain damaged) participants (n=20) and those with anomic symptoms of aphasia (n=20) in order to directly compare the groups. This multi-disciplinary PhD will be based within the Neuroscience and Aphasia Research Unit (NARU) in the School of Psychological Sciences on the central University of Manchester campus. Upon completion, such training would allow progression in various future career directions: Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Academic Aphasiology, Neuroscience, Medicine/Neurology. This 3-year studentship will provide full support for tuition fees and an annual minimum tax-free stipend at RCUK rates (currently £13, 590). The project is available to UK/EU nationals only due to the nature of the funding and commences October 2013. Applicants should hold a minimum upper-second honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Speech and Language Therapy, Linguistics. Experience or interest in the adult neurological disorders, specifically aphasia, from linguistics or neuroscience perspectives and experience in neuroimaging would also be beneficial. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Matthew A. Lambon Ralph FRCSLT(hons) FBPsyS Associate Vice-President (Research) & Director - Manchester Doctoral College University of Manchester & Director - Neuroscience and Aphasia Research Unit (NARU) School of Psychological Sciences (Zochonis Building) University of Manchester Brunswick Street Manchester M13 9PL UK (Office: T18 Zochonis) Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2551 (direct) Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2581 (secretary) Fax: +44 (0) 161 275 2873 Mobile: 07710 415716 Email: matt.lambon-ralph(a)manchester.ac.uk http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/naru/ -- Beth Jefferies Department of Psychology, University of York +44 01904 631585

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