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Please find below a reminder about 3 neuroimaging positions currently
available in our group. The deadline is 31/8.
KIND is a competence center for research, development and education
within the area of developmental psychopathology. The center is
established in collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm
County Council aiming at improving generating high-end basic research,
clinical practice, and spread new knowledge to stakeholders.
1) Postdoc in developmental neuroimaging:
The post-doc fellow will be responsible for the neuroimaging part within
a project investigating infants with high risk for Autism Spectrum
Disorders. This work is funded by the EU AIMS consortium
(http://www.eu-aims.eu/#). Functional MRI (activation with auditory
stimuli and resting state), as well as myelination assessments are
planned, both at 4 and 36 months.
Link:https://ki.netrecruiter.se/what:job/jobID:12918/where:4/
2) Postdoc in cognitive neuroimaging - longitudinal design:
The post-doc fellow will be mainly responsible for the longitudinal
neuroimaging assessments within a project investigating twins discordant
for Autism Spectrum Disorders. This project is funded by the EU AIMS
consortium (http://www.eu-aims.eu). Functional (diffusion,
resting-state), as well as structural MRI are planned. The position
implies to be involved in the administrative and technical set-up of
this follow-up.
Link: https://ki.netrecruiter.se/what:job/jobID:12996/where:4/
3) Engineer/Postdoc in MR spectroscopic imaging:
The post-doc fellow or the engineer will be responsible for the MR
spectroscopic imaging part within a project investigating twins
discordant for Autism Spectrum Disorders. MRSI-1H MR spectroscopic
imaging will be used as a complementary method to
resting-state-functional, diffusion and structural MRI. The MRSI part
will include the metabolic map reconstruction software development or
adaptation of available packages. The MRSI quantification will be based
on LCmodel while post processing: metabolic map reconstruction, should
be re-designed.
Link: https://ki.netrecruiter.se/what:job/jobID:12989/where:4/
Please note that we DO NOT ACCEPT applications being submitted by email.
To be considered, your application must be submitted as specified within
the announcement.
Best Regards,
Katell MEVEL for KIND
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Katell Mevel | PhD
Karolinska Institutet Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
171 76 Stockholm | Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital Q2:07
+46 (0)8 517 77380 | +46 (0)721 980 350
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Karolinska Institutet – a medical university
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Several postdoctoral positions are currently available in the Princeton
Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University.
These positions are part of a multi-year research project using fMRI and
EEG to study the mechanisms of cognitive control in humans performing
high level cognitive tasks. The project is being led by a team of
Princeton faculty, including Jonathan Cohen, Matthew Botvinick, Yael
Niv, and Kenneth Norman. Specific topics of interest include
self-control over impulsive behavior, hierarchical reinforcement
learning of goals and subgoals, prospective memory and planning,
decision making under uncertainty and ambiguity, and the explore/exploit
tradeoff. The work will draw heavily on formal theoretical modeling,
including optimality analysis and neural network simulation, as well as
empirical studies. In addition, new brain imaging methods will be
developed to measure internal control representations, employing
model-based multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA), whole-brain
correlational data, and real-time fMRI feedback using online MVPA.
Appointments are for one year with possibility for renewal pending
satisfactory performance.
REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or closely related
field; a strong background in one or more of the following is preferred:
fMRI, EEG, computational/mathematical modeling of psychological and/or
neural function. Candidates must be able to pass a standard MR safety
screening in order to work in the MR environment.
To apply, please visit the website https://jobs.princeton.edu
<https://jobs.princeton.edu/> (requisition 1200495) to create an online
application. Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, and
contact information for at least two letters of reference.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with
applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For general
application information, please see http://jobs.princeton.edu
<http://jobs.princeton.edu/>
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*Full Time Research Assistant Position in Social Neuroscience*
The Person Perception and Person Knowledge Lab at New York University
Abu Dhabi (located in the United Arab Emirates), under the supervision
of Professor Susanne Quadflieg, is currently seeking a full-time
research assistant to begin as early as October 2012 (but the start date
can be negotiated). The individual will work closely with Professor
Quadflieg and her lab manager to ensure smooth functioning of an active
research laboratory. Studies relate to aspects of person perception and
person inferences, and involve collection of questionnaire, behavioral,
and neuroscientific (EEG, MEG, and fMRI) data. This is a one year
position with the possibility for extension in case of mutual interest.
For more information, please note the attachment. You may also contact
Susanne Quadflieg via email (susanne.quadflieg(a)nyu.edu
<mailto:susanne.quadflieg@nyu.edu>), and/or visit her website
(http://quadflieg.socialpsychology.org/).
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I would be really grateful if you could forward this on to any you know
in your labs who have recently finished or are nearing the end of their
doctoral studies. The add should officially go ‘live’ next week, and the
closing date is the 17^th of September (I think). Do suggest that they
get in touch if they are interested.
Many thanks,
Duncan
*MRC CBSU Cambridge, UK*
*Career Development Fellow (Postdoctoral position)*
* *
The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally
renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience
facilities, including a research dedicated 3T Siemens Trio MRI scanner
and 306-channel Elekta Neuromag MEG system.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position to work within a
research programme exploring developmental changes in brain connectivity
in childhood (typically between 6 and 11 years of age) and how they
relate to aspects of cognitive development. The children involved in the
programme are either typically developing or have a significant working
memory or attention deficit. The research will use
Magnetoencephalography (MEG) to investigate changes in neural
connectivity as children perform various cognitive control tasks.
You will have, or be in the final stages of completing, a PhD in
Cognitive Neuroscience or a related field (including certain aspects of
Engineering or Physics). Training in MEG will be provided, but both
experience involving the use of neuroimaging methods (MRI, fMRI, EEG,
MEG) with human participants and a strong interest in the neural basis
of cognitive mechanisms are essential. Experience in using Matlab to
process and manipulate data is desirable. Experience or enthusiasm for
working with children as research participants is essential.
This is a three year training and development postdoctoral position. The
starting salary will be in the range of £26,022 - £31,758 per annum,
depending upon qualifications and experience. We offer a flexible pay
and reward policy, 30 days annual leave entitlement, and an optional MRC
final salary Pension Scheme. On site car and bicycle parking is available.
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply
please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk
<https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk/> and complete an online application form.
Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative
format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are
unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003,
please quote reference number IRC *. *
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Dr. Duncan Astle,
Programme Leader Track,
British Academy Research Fellow,
MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit,
Chaucer Road,
Cambridge.
Duncan.Astle(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk
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Imaging neurodegeneration - PhD position in Freiburg, Germany
A 3-years doctoral position (50% TV-L 13) is available from autumn 2012
at the Freiburg Brain Imaging Center (FBI,
http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/index_en.html) in Germany.
The candidate can obtain a PhD in the field of Psychology, Medicine or
Biology.
The research group focuses on neurodegenerative disorders and combines
functional and structural imaging to study compensatory mechanisms and
uses pattern recognition methods with multivariate data (e.g. imaging,
neuropsychological test results) for diagnostic and prognostic
applications in the clinical setting
(http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/forschung/AutomatedDiagnosing_en.…).
We offer
The FBI (http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/index_en.html)
combines efforts in neuroimaging research of the departments of
Psychiatry/Psychotherapy, Biological and Personality Psychology
<http://www.psychologie.uni-freiburg.de/abteilungen-en/psychobio>,
Neurology, Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery. We offer a continuous
education program (image analyses, SPSS, etc.) and weekly research
meetings. The FBI is closely collaborating with the Center for Data
Analyses and Modelling
(http://www.fdm.uni-freiburg.de/projects/dynamic-processes-in-life-sciences)
and the Department for Pattern recognition methods
(http://lmb.informatik.uni-freiburg.de/index.en.html). Support for MRI
sequence development is provided by the Department of MR-Physics.
We require
Applicants must hold a master degree or equivalent in medicine,
psychology or a related field. Previous experience with fMRI is desired
and basic programming skills (e.g. Matlab) are advantageous but not
required.
Disabled applicants are preferred if qualification is equal. As the
University of Freiburg intends to increase the proportion of female
employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. Please
send applications to PD Dr. Stefan Klöppel
stefan.kloeppel(a)uniklinik-freiburg.de
<mailto:stefan.kloeppel@uniklinik-freiburg.de> Informal enquiries may
call +49 761 270 52960.
http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/members/kloeppel_en.html
Dear Colleagues
I have been asked to bring two lecturer positions to your attention
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Lecturers in Cognitive Psychology (2 Posts)
*www.hud.ac.uk/jobs*
*Huddersfield*
*£31,309 - £35,218*
*Full time*
*Permanent*
University of Huddersfield
School of Human and Health Sciences
We provide an exciting, stimulating place to learn and work. Our
standards of academic achievement are high, our environment is inspiring
and we embrace innovation in all that we do. And with exceptional
opportunities for staff development, our students are not the only ones
who thrive here.
*Lecturers in Cognitive Psychology (2 posts)*
*£31,309 - £35,218*
*Huddersfield*
*Ref: 6451*
We seek to appoint two enthusiastic Lecturers to strengthen the
Division's research and teaching in the area of cognitive psychology. We
welcome applications from strong candidates in any area of cognitive
psychology but particularly from experts with research interests in
high-level cognition (e.g. problem-solving and decision-making).
Closing date: 16 August 2012.
Interview date: to be confirmed.
*For the role:*
You should have, or be about to complete, a PhD in Psychology and able
to demonstrate the quality of your research through publication. In
addition you will be expected to contribute to teaching in your area of
expertise and, if possible, an additional area of the GBC curriculum.
Currently the Division of Psychology and Counselling has over twenty
full-time staff (one professor and three readers) and is developing its
research-focused postgraduate provision at both Masters and PhD levels.
You will be expected to make a significant contribution to our research
agenda and ultimately postgraduate supervision in this, and related,
areas. Our laboratories have been recently refurbished and include a 64
channel EEG, SMI eye tracker, facereader software plus biopacs and
superlab for teaching purposes. The Division has consistently performed
well in the psychology NSS and is one of the top Universities in the
North Of England for teaching.
For further details and an application form visit www.hud.ac.uk/jobs
<http://www.hud.ac.uk/jobs>. Alternatively contact the Personnel Office
on 01484 472845.
Working for Equal Opportunities.
Innovative University.
Inspiring Employer.
www.hud.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.hud.ac.uk/jobs>
The full details can be found at
http://www.hud.ac.uk/hr/jobs/jobdetail/index.php?jobId=174
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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral cognitive/affective
neuroscience research position in the Emotion & Cognition lab at the
University of Southern California (http://www.usc.edu/matherlab)
investigating the brain mechanisms of how emotional arousal influences
perceptual and memory processes in younger and older adults.
The Emotion & Cognition lab is affiliated with the School of
Gerontology, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Graduate Program
at the University of California. This environment provides excellent
research support, including convenient access to a 3T Siemens scanner
located a 3-minute walk from the lab, high-speed grid computing
resources, psychophysiological recording equipment and assistance from
staff research assistants. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in psychology,
neuroscience or a related discipline, a promising publication record,
prior fMRI experience, programming experience and a strong statistical
background.
The position start date is flexible.
For inquiries, please email a C.V., a letter of interest, and a list of
three references to emocog(a)gmail.com.
Candidates should apply via the following website:
http://www.usc.edu/bus-affairs/ers/ (Requisition ID# 015116)
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The Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, RWTH Aachen
University, invites applications for a
* Ph**D position in Functional Neuroimaging (50% TV-L 13).*
The position is available starting September 1^st , 2012 or later in the
research group “Functional imaging of the chemosensory system”, Clinic
of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology in the framework of the
IZKF funded joint research project “Impulsivity and Aggression” at RWTH
Aachen University. Funding for this position can be provided for three
years.
The research of the group focuses on behavioral and neuronal correlates
of olfactory, trigeminal, and gustatory stimulation as well as the
interaction of the chemosensory systems with other sensory systems.
Using state-of-the-art stimulation devices in combination with
sophisticated behavioral methods and non-invasive means of functional
brain imaging (fMRI, EEG/ERP) we investigate how the human brain
processes chemosensory stimuli.
The project is focused on *Aggression in the context of situational
stimuli*. The influence of different chemosensory stimuli on aggressive
behavior and cognitive correlates will be investigated using behavioral
as well as functional imaging studies in healthy human subjects.
The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team of
young researchers at a well-known research institution
(_www.rwth-aachen.de <http://www.rwth-aachen.de/>_). The candidate will
design and conduct behavioral as well as functional imaging experiments,
collect data, perform statistical data analysis (SPSS, Matlab and SPM),
present the results at national and international meetings and publish
research manuscripts.
Candidates must hold a Diploma or M.Sc. degree in Psychology,
Neuroscience, Biology, Nutrition, or a related field and should either
have experience with sensory testing in a behavioral and
psychophysiological setting or designing functional imaging experiments
or analyzing behavioral and functional imaging data. Very good English
communication and writing skills are expected. The position requires a
strong interest in research questions and experimental skills combined
with a high level of motivation, team-orientation as well as the ability
to solve problems independently. Programming skills in Matlab are
considered a plus. Qualified women are explicitly invited to apply and
handicapped candidates with equal qualification will be given preference.
Please send your application including a cover letter, CV, list of
publication as well as at least one reference address to Jun.-Prof. Dr.
Jessica Freiherr (jfreiherr(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:jealbrecht@ukaachen.de>).
Additional information about our group can be found at:
www.olf.rwth-aachen.de <http://www.ukaachen.de/content/folder/1019029>.
Prof. Dr. Jessica Freiherr
Diplom-Trophologin
Juniorprofessorin "Neuroscience of chemosensation"
Klinikum der RWTH Aachen, Diagnostische und Interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen
Pager: +49 241 80 35688
Tel.: +49 241 80 80976
Fax: +49 241 80 82155
eMail: jfreiherr(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:jfreiherr@ukaachen.de>
www.olf.rwth-aachen.de <http://www.olf.rwth-aachen.de/>
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PhD position in the cognitive neuroscience of decision making
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Applications are invited for two fully funded PhD positions (3 years) at
the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research at the University
of Zurich. The successful applicants will work with Christian Ruff and
other SNS Lab members (http://www.sns.uzh.ch/people.html) on the neural
processes underlying human decision making, employing combinations of
brain stimulation and neuroimaging techniques.
The laboratory offers an exciting and friendly multidisciplinary
research environment with ample opportunities for training and
collaboration and excellent technical facilities (including a
research-dedicated 3T MR scanner and access to a 7T high-field human
facility, as well as laboratories for TMS, tDCS, psychophysics,
behavioral group experiments, peripheral & autonomic neurophysiology,
and pharmacology).
Individuals who hold or will soon receive a Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, neuroscience,
economics, computer science, or physics) are eligible to apply.
Experience with computer programming in MATLAB and the use of advanced
software for behavioral and brain imaging data analysis is beneficial.
Above all, candidates should be enthusiastic about learning new
techniques and contributing to novel experiments.
Applications are welcome from overseas students as well as EU nationals.
Employment is expected to begin in January 2013, but the exact start
date is negotiable.
Applications should be sent electronically and include a CV (incl. full
publication list), a statement of interest, and the names and e-mail
addresses of two referees. Please send these materials in a single PDF
file to applications(a)iew.uzh.ch, with “PhD Ruff group” in the e-mail
subject line.
The application deadline is September 30, 2012.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Christian Ruff
SNS Laboratory
E-mail: applications(a)iew.uzh.ch
http://www.sns.uzh.ch
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The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the
University of Reading, UK, is seeking to appoint four outstanding
Lecturers (Assistant Professors) to further strengthen the School's
academic profile and to support its ambitious expansion plans. The
School houses the University Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and
Neurodynamics (CINN: http://www.reading.ac.uk/cinn/cinn-home.aspx).
CINN has a research dedicated 3T Siemens TIM Trio MRI scanner and
high-density EEG laboratories. These facilities are complemented by
high resolution stimulus display systems with integrated eye tracking,
psychophysiological measures, MRI compatible EEG, and TMS systems. It
is also closely linked to other University research centres including
the Institute for Cardiovascular& Metabolic Health, the Centre for
Food Security and the recently formed Centre for Applied Behavioural
Science.
The reputation of the School of Psychology and Clinical Language
Sciences is based on a world class contribution to psychology and
neuroscience in a number of areas, with the bridge between
neuroscience and clinical disorders being a common theme to much of
our research. Within the School there are four major research themes
(Psychopathology& Affective Neuroscience, Nutrition& Health,
Language& Cognition, Perception& Action) and two school-wide cross
themes (Neuroscience and Lifespan Development). In 2011/12 alone,
these research groupings generated in excess of £2 million of research
income from research councils, UK government bodies, charities and
industry.
Applications are welcomed from researchers that build on existing
strengths, with preference given to areas of developmental, social,
clinical or organisational psychology/neuroscience. You will have
publications in high impact journals, and the talent and aptitude to
succeed in an interdisciplinary and highly collegiate environment.
You will have:
- A doctorate in Psychology or a closely related area
- The ability to undertake original research and some teaching experience
- The ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in at
least one core area of psychology
- A good recent publication track record in high impact journals
- A commitment to excellence in teaching and research at all levels
- An ability to work well with students and colleagues, and be
respectful and considerate of the skills of others
Evidence of writing and gaining external grant awards is an advantage.
Start up costs and dedicated access to facilities such as the MRI
scanner are by negotiation.
Informal contact details:
Contact role: Head of School
Contact name: Laurie Butler
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 7543
Contact email: l.t.butler(a)reading.ac.uk
Closing date: 30th September 2012
Salary Grade 7 £37,012 to £45,486 per annum
Further particulars https://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/docs/LE12044.pdf
For more details and to apply online go to http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/