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Fwd: MRI in Practice October 2012

by Jill Hurst

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: MRI in Practice October 2012 Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:58:55 +0100 From: Katie Davis <Katie.Davis(a)cobalthealth.co.uk> The MRI in Practice basic and intermediate course is now full for October 2012. There are limited places left on the advance course, if you wish to attend please complete the attached registration form and return it to me as soon as possible. If you are a Philips user the next course runs from 5^th -- 8^th November 2012. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Kind regards *Katie Davis* *Cobalt* *Cheltenham Imaging Centre* *Linton House* *T: 01242 535926* *E: **Katie.Davis(a)cobalthealth.co.uk <mailto:Katie.Davis@cobalthealth.co.uk>* Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund, a registered charity no. 1090790. Company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 4366596. Registered office: Linton House Clinic, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 7AS.Telephone: 01242 535910. Fax: 01242 535919. Web:www.cobaltappeal.com /The information contained in this e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please accept our apologies and notify the originator or call 01242 535900. Any disclosure, copying or distribution is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.// //This e-mail has been scanned for viruses before transmission; however you should carry out your own virus check as CUAF accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses. /

12 years, 9 months

Remote Desktop Service

by Mark Hymers

Dear all, We're pleased to announce that due to funding from HYMS, we have been able to expand the YNiC Remote Desktop service. This service is now available to all of those involved in clinical projects, as well as all other PhD students, Post-Doctoral researchers and PIs. Accounts will still only be enabled as requested*. Please send a request to it-support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to get your account enabled and receive instructions. Please note: 1) If you need remote access, please get in touch now 2) If you think remote access might be a nice thing to try but you don't need it now, please delay getting in touch until (1) applies, so the IT team can first help those who require the service now. Thanks, -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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Fwd: Jobs: 2 PhD Positions for "Volition and Cognitive Control" project in Dresden

by Gary Green

FYI --------------------------- 2 PhD students positions available for: 1. *“Dopaminergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters and the Stability-Flexibility Balance”* 2. *“Serotonergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters”* Section Systems Neuroscience (Prof. Michael Smolka), TU-Dresden, Germany Project “Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions” *Deadline: *31 July Within the University of Excellence Technische Universität Dresden, the Section of Systems Neuroscience (Prof. Michael Smolka) is closely associated with the Department of Psychology and the Neuroimaging Center, which offers excellent research collaborations and infrastructure, e.g. a 3 Tesla MRI scanner for full-time research, MRI-compatible EEG and eye tracking, and access to the PET center at Dresden-Rossendorf. Our international and multidisciplinary group conducts basic research in neuroscience at the cutting edge to clinical applications. We investigate the function of neural systems that are involved in elementary cognitive processes such as learning, emotion, motivation, executive function, or decision making. In order to better understand neural mechanisms underlying mental disorders, we investigate how these processes contribute to the complex behavioral dysfunctions observed, for example, in addictive behavior. Recently, the German Funding Agency DFG has approved a new collaborative research centre (CRC) titled “Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions”. Within this CRC, we invite applications for the projects “Dopaminergic Modulation of Meta- Control Parameters and the Stability-Flexibility Balance” and “Serotonergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters”. Effective immediately the following position is vacant: *2 PhD Students* The salary is according to the TV-L dispositions (2 positions, 65% each). Contract is limited to 2 years first, but will be expanded after a positive evaluation. The common aim of both projects is to investigate effects of neuropharmacological interventions on elementary cognitive processes such as learning and discounting as a function of time or probability. Both projects are complementary because they target similar psychological concepts using different neuromodulatory pathways. The successful candidate will be involved in running participants, implementing experimental protocols, and processing of the recorded data. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to undertake project management duties including supervision of student research assistants, data management, and publication of the results. *Requirements* Excellent graduate degree (Diplom; MSc or equivalent) in any scientific field of study with a strong curriculum in neuroscience (i.e., psychology, medicine, neuroinformatics) Experience in scientific work (e.g., as student research assistant)  Sufficient language skills to interact with local participants in German and the global scientific community in English (excellent language skills are a plus) *The ideal candidate would additionally be characterised by** Previous hands-on experience in neuroscience in general and in neuroimaging (i.e., fMRI or PET) in particular Programming skills in any common software environment (e.g., MATLAB, Python, E- Prime/Presentation/__PsychToolbox) Intrinsic motivation to investigate the brain and strong interest in experimental approaches to study complex human behaviour *We offer you the possibility of* Working in an interdisciplinary team contributing to our understanding of the brain with the particular skills that you already have and will further develop Being part of the structured PhD graduate program of our CRC Arranging for flexible working hours to find a balance between work and family life Providing for the future in the form of a company pension plan Women are explicitly invited to apply. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualification. We kindly ask you to apply preferably via our online form to make the selection process faster and more effective. Of course, we consider your written application without any disadvantages. We look forward to receiving application, until July 31, 2012 online with reference number PSY0912166. Please submit a full CV, transcript of records, statement of research interest (max. 2 pages), and names and contact information for two or three referees. Please use the following link to submit your application: https://www.uniklinikum-__dresden.de/Bewerbung/?id=__b94067cc7459cd257f3d1c… <https://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/Bewerbung/?id=b94067cc7459cd257f3d1c403a…> For further information please contact: Mr. Nils Kroemer, nils.kroemer(a)tu-dresden.de <mailto:nils.kroemer@tu-dresden.de> Tel.: +49-351-463-42206 <tel:%2B49-351-463-42206>.

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Fwd: postdoc position in New York

by Gary Green

FYI -------------------- The Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Queens College (QC), City University of New York (CUNY), in conjunction with the Laboratory of Neuroimaging, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MSSM), will have an opening for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in neuroimaging. The position will remain open until filled, ideally by the Fall of 2012. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with cognitive neuroscientists, psychologists, computer scientists, psychiatrists, and various neuroimaging specialists on research aimed at elucidating the cognitive mechanisms associated with the processing and quantification of information in the brain, especially as it pertains to cognitive control. The laboratories also have a separate line of research in attention and emotion processing in clinical (anxiety, autism, and neurologically impaired patients) and non-clinical populations. Dr. Jin Fan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at QC, CUNY and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at MSSM will serve as the primary mentor, although interactions with other QC and MSSM affiliated faculty is a certainty. The fellow will also have numerous interactions with Dr. Fan's colleagues at institutions locally (e.g., New York University, Columbia University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine), nationally, and internationally. Thus, the fellow will be part of a rich and stimulating, collaborative environment. Interested applicants must hold a doctoral degree in cognitive neuroscience, or a closely related field, and should have substantial experience in neuroimaging (methods, as well as data collection and analysis). Some background and/or advanced training in functional connectivity, graph theory-based, granger causality, and/or effective connectivity, as well as network-based (e.g., small world, etc.) analyses is preferred. It is critical that the candidate have expertise and working knowledge of fMRI analysis software (preferably SPM, though FSL, AFNI, and others are also acceptable), along with familiarity of Matlab and E-Prime programming. Experience interpreting neuroimaging data, working knowledge of functional neuroanatomy, and background in attention, cognitive control, and/or neuroeconomics is highly desirable. A minimum two-year commitment is required. To apply: http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=REA-1379 Link to Neurojobs: http://neurojobs.sfn.org/jobs#/detail/4832152

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position - UC Davis MIND Institute, Sacramento, CA

by Gary Green

FYI -------------------- Seeking applicants for a full time technical research assistant position starting immediately to assist in a study of higher cognition in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. The RA will work closely with Dr. Marjorie Solomon in a dynamic and friendly environment on a variety of projects involving fMRI studies with healthy and autistic subjects. Main responsibilities will be maintenance of lab fMRI scripts and analysis, fMRI scanning, library research and data analysis, assistance with grant and manuscript preparation, and project management. The scope of responsibilities is broad and may also include subject recruitment, subject assessment using neuropsychological and cognitive neuroscience methods, protocol scoring for assessment sessions, and supervision of undergraduate volunteers as required. Individuals majoring in psychology, neuroscience, computer science and engineering are encouraged to apply. Strong technical skills required. Previous experience in neuroimaging and programming as well as familiarity with Matlab and SPM preferred. This is an ideal position for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in cognitive neuroscience or a clinical discipline drawing upon this area of basic science. We are looking for a one- to two-year commitment. We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits, including reduced tuition for courses at UC Davis as well as a career development workshop within the lab. Submit application by email and include a cover letter, CV including GPA, list of relevant coursework or transcript, and references. Marjorie Solomon marjorie.solomon(a)ucdmc.ucdavis.edu <mailto:marjorie.solomon@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu> Wonja Fairbrother Junior Specialist Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences U.C. Davis Medical Center M.I.N.D. Institute 2825 50th St. Sacramento, CA 95817 Phone: 916-703-0339 <tel:916-703-0339>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship Available at Stanford University

by Gary Green

FYI --------------------- Postdoctoral Fellowship Available at Stanford University: The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory (http://scsnl.stanford.edu) invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in developmental cognitive neuroscience and learning disabilities research. Postdoctoral fellowships are currently available in the MathBrain project (http://mathbrain.stanford.edu) which focuses on numerical cognition, mathematical reasoning and problem solving, dyscalculia, math learning disabilities, cognitive training, and brain plasticity. Candidates are expected to have a strong research background in relevant areas of cognitive neuroscience and cognitive psychology, as well as excellent writing, communication and inter-personal skills. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or a closely related discipline. Successful candidates will develop a vigorous research program that contributes to, and complements, ongoing research studies. Candidates will have access to state-of-the-art brain imaging, computational and cognitive testing facilities. Please email a CV, statement of research interests and relevant background, and request three letters to be emailed in confidence to Ms. Suzanna Chan at: suzannachan(a)stanford.edu.

12 years, 10 months

Postdoctoral position in the lab of Nutrition and Integrative Neurobiology (NutriNeuro) in Bordeaux, France

by Gary Green

FYI ----------- Postdoctoral position in the lab of Nutrition and Integrative Neurobiology (NutriNeuro) in Bordeaux, France We seek a postdoctoral research fellow to develop and implement cognitive assessments using functional MRI in the context of a large multidisciplinary project on the cognitive/neural correlates of obesity funded by the French National Research Agency. The fellow will join a multidisciplinary group of researchers and clinician-researchers with experience in neuroscience and psychology/psychobiology. He/she will be based in the lab of Nutrition and Integrative Neurobiology (NutriNeuro), which is located on the site of the University of Bordeaux, France (website: http://www4.bordeaux-aquitaine.inra.fr/nutrineuro). Previous doctoral and/or post-doctoral experience in functional MRI is essential. The position is for one year, with possibility of one-year renewal. To apply send a CV and a brief statement of research experience to Dr Lucile Capuron (lucile.capuron(a)bordeaux.inra.fr).

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FSL course in Bristol

by Gary Green

FYI --------------------- We are pleased to announce a 4-day FSL Course, to be held in the University of Bristol, UK (18-21 September, 2012). The intensive course covers both the theory and practice of functional and structural brain image analysis. Background concepts and the practicalities of analyses are taught in detailed lectures; these are interleaved with hands-on practical sessions where attendees learn how to carry out analysis for themselves on real data, with one computer provided for every two attendees. After completing the course, attendees should be able to analyse their own FMRI and MRI data sets. The course lasts 4 days, 18-21 September 2012, and follows the same format as the annual FSL and FreeSurfer course, but does not cover any FreeSurfer material. Numbers of attendees are strictly limited and are available on a first-come-first-served basis. For full information and to register for the course, please go to: http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/fslcourse/bristol2012.html Regards, course organisers. Dr Mark Jenkinson University Research Lecturer Head of Structural Image Analysis FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK +44 (0) 1865 222769 (fax 222717) mark(a)fmrib.ox.ac.uk http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/~mark Best, Marcus -- Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. Reader (Associate Professor) in Neuroinformatics School of Computing Science Newcastle University Claremont Tower Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK Visiting Professor in Neuroinformatics Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences Seoul National University, Korea http://www.biological-networks.org/ _______________________________________________ uknode-sig2 mailing list uknode-sig2(a)inf.ed.ac.uk http://lists.inf.ed.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/uknode-sig2

12 years, 10 months

Fwd: Psychologist/Ph.D. Student (Doctorate position) in Hannover

by Gary Green

FYI ------------------------------ Department of Psychiatry, Social Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Prof. Dr. S. Bleich) Position immediately available for Psychologist/Ph.D. Student (Doctorate position) in Hannover, Germany for a cooperation in a project called “Botulinum Neurotoxin, Facial Feedback and Clinical Application in Major Depression”. The position offers an employment for 3 years as a research assistant combined with the official status of a doctoral student at the Hannover Medical School (MHH). The project is part of a research cooperation that aims in elucidating the role of Botulinum Neurotoxin in the treatment of affective disorders as well as concomitant physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms. The position involves the organisation, planning and evaluation of diagnostic, neuropsychological and neuroradiological tests (functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging) in close cooperation with colleagues and the alliance in Hannover, Hamburg& Basel. There are excellent opportunities for professional scientific development. Additionally, the clinic has a laboratory for molecular neuroscience, with all relevant chemical and molecular procedures. The interdisciplinary base is established in cooperation with other institutes in the MHH. The clinic has 166 in-patient beds, 2 out-patient care institutes and 42 day clinic locations. The clinical care areas offer expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of geriatrics, addiction, affective disorders, psychosis, ADHS, Tourette Syndrome, and sexual medicine. Within the clinic are 2 advanced training institutes for cognitive behaviour therapy (AVVM) and psychoanalysis (IPAW). This position also offers the possibility to complete advanced training to become a psychological psychotherapist. A large choice of additional training is offered e.g. Forensic Psychiatry (MD) or Sexual Therapy (PPs). Applicants should have experience, or an interest, in neuroscientific research methods, with experience in neuroradiology. Diagnostic-clinical experience in psychiatry, in particular affective disorders, is beneficial. The MHH supports the employment of females and women are encouraged to apply. Disabled persons with similar qualifications will also be favourably considered. Have we caught your interest? Please contact us Medizinische Hochschule Hannover Professor Dr. med. Tillmann Krüger Zentrum für Seelische Gesundheit • OE 7180 Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1 • 30625 Hannover e-mail: krueger.tillmann(a)mh-hannover.de

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Fwd: Research assistant job opportunity at Vanderbilt

by Gary Green

FYI -------------------------------- Research lab studying sensory and repetitive behaviors in autism seeks a motivated and intellectually curious college graduate for a 2-year research assistant position. Primary duties will include managing, processing and analysis of fMRI, DTI, and functional connectivity data in a dynamic and friendly neuroimaging lab in an academic medical center environment. For more information about the lab, see: www.casciolab.com Requirements: Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or computer science, superior organizational skills, proficiency with basic statistics and neuroanatomy. Strongly preferred: Matlab programming skills and/or experience with pediatric imaging. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. If interested, please contact Carissa Cascio: carissa.cascio(a)vanderbilt.edu

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