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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
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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
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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/
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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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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