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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship in MRI Research

by Gary Green

FYI *Postdoctoral Fellowship in MRI Research* *University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles* This NIH-funded postdoctoral research position is supported with the aim to determine whether the white matter injury in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common and progressive syndrome accompanied by severe cardiovascular, metabolic, memory, emotional, and cognitive deficits, presumably stemming from compromised neural processes induced by intermittent hypoxia and perfusion changes accompanying the condition, results from myelin or axonal damage, and whether those changes are in acute or chronic stages in the condition. The pathological stage of white matter injury will be examined by diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI)-based mean diffusivity and mean kurtosis indices. Myelin vs axonal changes will be assessed by DTI and DKI-based axial diffusivity and axial kurtosis, and radial diffusivity and radial kurtosis measures, which show axonal and myelin changes, respectively. We will use both DTI and DKI techniques, since each procedure offers unique advantages. More detailed myelin evaluation will also be performed by magnetization transfer imaging procedures. Finally the number of fibers, mean length, and other fiber characteristics will be evaluated by DTI-based fiber tractography procedures. Our lab is part of neuroscience community at UCLA, the largest neuroscience community in the nation, host a large number of neuroscientists (>500), who provide a resource for neuroanatomic, neuropathologic, neurophysiologic, neuropsychologic, and analytic support. The laboratory is immediately adjacent to the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center, which provides a significant resource in neuroimaging faculty (>28 faculty, both basic and clinical), software, and analytic support, and there are ample of opportunities to interact those scientists. Our lab uses a 3.0 Tesla (Siemens, Tim-Trio) MRI scanner, located in the proximal Department of Radiology Research laboratory, a unit devoted to research studies with on-site Ph.D.-level Siemens engineers. A PhD in radiology, mathematics, biology, biomedical engineering, neuroscience or related field with strong background and research experience in MRI-related research in humans, reflected as data based publications, is required. Experience in MRI data acquisition, data processing, and MATLAB-based programming is also desirable. * * Salary is commensurate with research experience. UCLA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (http://www.mednet.ucla.edu/), and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To be considered for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Rajesh Kumar, PhD Ronald M. Harper, PhD Department of Neurobiology or Department of Neurobiology University of California at Los Angeles, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Los Angeles, CA 90095 Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu Email: rharper(a)ucla.edu <mailto:rharper@ucla.edu> -- Rajesh Kumar, PhD Assistant Researcher Department of Neurobiology David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095 Tel: 310-206-1679 Email:rkumar@mednet.ucla.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IMPORTANT WARNING: This email (and any attachments) is only intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. You, the recipient, are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential manner. Unauthorized redisclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality may subject you to federal and state penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify us by return email, and delete this message from your computer.

12 years, 7 months

Fwd: Postdoctoral position at University of Nottingham

by Gary Green

FYI We are seeking a motivated candidate to support the data analysis from several multimodal translational neuroimaging projects on psychosis conducted at the Division of Psychiatry. The primary objective is to develop the application of graph theoretical analysis and/or causal modelling and related approaches to study effective connectivity to interrogate the neuroimaging data acquired on 3T/7T MR scanners. The successful candidate will also support ongoing teaching activities at the Division, in a discipline related to the post holder’s line of work. The post holder will be based at the Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham Innovation Park. Candidates should hold a BSc, or equivalent, in psychology or cognitive neuroscience (2:1 or higher) and a PhD or equivalent in a neuroscientific discipline (either awarded or due for completion within 6 months). They must be able to demonstrate skills of programming required for MRI analysis and experience of managing neuroimaging projects. Excellent academic writing skills are expected. Candidates should also have significant experience of delivering teaching to undergraduate students. It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Lena Palaniyappan lena.palaniyappan(a)nottingham.ac.uk. http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED09446

12 years, 7 months

Fwd: Assistant Professor position listing: Cognitive Developmental Psychology

by Gary Green

FYI The Department of Psychology is seeking to recruit a Cognitive Developmental Psychologist to join our ranks at the level of Assistant Professor. We'd appreciate your help in disseminating the position announcement below to interested parties. Thank you! Best, Heather *************************** Cognitive Developmental Psychology Assistant Professor The Psychology Department of Tufts University is seeking applicants at the assistant professor level for a tenure-track position in Cognitive Developmental Psychology to begin September, 2013. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or be ABD, and evidence of an active research program capable of supporting extramural funding that investigates some aspect of cognitive development across the lifespan. Areas of research that bridge to current faculty are highly desirable, as is a focus combining behavioral and neuroscience approaches. Appropriate areas of expertise might include, but are not limited to: emotion, language, social or spatial cognition, cognitive aging, or the contribution and impact of genetics on behavior or development. In addition, applicants should be willing and able to teach introductory and advanced courses in their interest area as well as contribute to quantitatively oriented laboratory courses and participate in our Ph.D. graduate program. Teaching load would be four courses per year. Applicants should submit a C.V., a research synopsis, a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and copies of representative scholarly work to: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1670 Review of applications will begin October 15, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to increasing the faculty's diversity. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. *************************** -- Heather L. Urry, Ph.D. Department of Psychology Tufts University 490 Boston Avenue Medford, MA 02155 email: heather.urry(a)tufts.edu <mailto:heather.urry@tufts.edu> phone: 617-627-3733 fax: 617-627-3181 http://ase.tufts.edu/psychology/ebbl

12 years, 7 months

Fwd: PET-MRI PhD opportunity at UCL

by Gary Green

FYI Division of Medicine& Centre for Medical Image Computing , UCL PhD Studentship: Exploiting Simultaneous PET/MRI UCL offers exciting opportunities for research on medical imaging with world class research groups and state-of-the-art technology. The UK’s first simultaneous, clinical PET/MRI scanner has recently been installed at University College London Hospital (UCLH). Siemens Healthcare and UCL will support four PhD studentships to exploit the benefits of this system and we are currently seeking one PhD in the area of motion estimation and correction. The new PET/MRI studentships are offered by a cross disciplinary team from the Institute of Nuclear Medicine, The Centre for Medical Imaging (Division of Medicine) and The Centre for Medical Image Computing (Faculty of Engineering). By combining the structural, metabolic, and molecular information provided by simultaneous PET and MRI, using modern image analysis techniques, we aim to produce more sensitive and reliable biomarkers relevant to clinical research. Patient motion, including respiration, can degrade image quality and the available project will focus on the estimation and correction of motion effects. Further details are available on request from Dr David Atkinson (D.Atkinson(a)ucl.ac.uk). Applicants must possess a first or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science and should preferably have completed a relevant Masters degree. Applicants with a strong background in applied mathematics will also be considered. Previous programming experience is essential and previous experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging pulse sequence development would be advantageous. A starting stipend of £16,141 is available for commencement in 2012. Interested persons should apply online through the UCL graduate study web pages using the Programme Code: RRDMBISING01 (Research Degree: Medical and Biomedical Imaging). Please also send your application number, CV and covering letter explaining your motivation for applying for this studentship to R.Gaston(a)ucl.ac.uk . Deadline for applications 27 September 2012, interviews are expected to be in early October. Anna Barnes, PhD, CSci, MIPEM Clinical Scientist UCL Institute of Nuclear Medicine UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 235 Euston Road | London NW1 2BU | UK anna.barnes(a)uclh.nhs.uk +44(0)203 447 0523 ******************************************************************************************************************** This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere ********************************************************************************************************************

12 years, 7 months

Fwd: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Functional and Structural Neuroimaging Analysis

by Gary Green

FYI The Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory at the McLean Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has a post-doctoral fellowship position open immediately in functional and structural neuroimaging analysis. Our lab is currently funded to conduct several studies using functional MRI, DTI, and MRS in healthy volunteers and individuals with traumatic brain injury. We are seeking a candidate with an exceptional background in data analysis and signal processing. A Ph.D. in neuroimaging, neuroscience, and/ or related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with strong backgrounds in computational methods used in neuroimaging (e.g., Matlab, UNIX, LINUX, C/C++, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, FSL) and experience writing/ scripting Matlab code. Exceptional skills in experimental design, quantitative methods, statistical modeling, and the ability to carry out independent data entry and sophisticated statistical data analysis using standard software packages (e.g., SPSS, BMDP, JMP, SAS) are particularly desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid mastery of written English, preferably with some evidence of peer-reviewed publications. The interested candidate should send a letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation to: William D. "Scott" Killgore, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Harvard Medical School Neuroimaging Center McLean Hospital 115 Mill Street Belmont, MA 02478 Email: killgore(a)mclean.harvard.edu McLean Hospital is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/ ADA Employer.

12 years, 7 months

Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship Available at Stanford University

by Gary Green

FYI 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 projects that focus on numerical cognition, reasoning and problem solving, dyscalculia, cognitive training and brain plasticity in children and adults. 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, 7 months

Fwd: Research Assistant Job Opportunity - OHSU Portland

by Gary Green

FYI Position Description: MRI Analyst of Neuroimaging at the C. Rex and Ruth H. Layton Aging& Alzheimer’s Disease Center in the lab of Dr. Lisa Silbert. Duties include conducting and coordinating an ongoing study of imaging markers of cognitive and motor decline in the elderly. This entails MRI data analysis using customized image-processing routines, the development of new MRI analysis techniques, and development/maintenance of the Layton ADC computing infrastructure. Preferred technical skills include programming in C++/Matlab/shell scripts, and Linux familiarity. MRI responsibilities extend from the MRI machine’s operation, to working with MRI physicists on research protocol development, and the associated understanding of proper MRI protocol tuning, validation, and quality control. Additional responsibilities include assisting in manuscript preparation, the recruitment and scheduling of subjects, and managing IRB protocols. MRI operator training will be provided at the OHSU Advanced Imaging Research Center. Apple here: http://tinyurl.com/9skwrls

12 years, 7 months

YNiC Day Closure

by Mark Hymers

Dear all, YNiC will be shut to all users for the whole day on Friday 21st September in order to allow staff to perform some of the remaining disruptive tasks related to the flood earlier this year and to allow for some routine maintenance before the start of the new academic year. Apologies for the inconvenience. Thanks, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

12 years, 7 months

Fwd: A postdoc position in developing methods for MEG with atomic magnetometers

by Gary Green

FYI ------------------- Post-doc in MEG with Atomic Magnetometers The Ghuman Lab at the University of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the Romalis Group at Princeton University and Twinleaf LLC, is recruiting a Post doc to develop methods for atomic magnetometer based MEG and multimodal integration (simultaneous MEG-EEG and MEG-fNIRS). The position is available immediately. Responsibilities: • Develop novel solutions for MEG using atomic magnetometers concerning source localization, noise cancellation and head modeling • Acquire and analyze MEG, MEG-EEG, and MEG-fNIRS data • Develop novel methods for integrating multimodal data • Design and implement novel data analysis tools • Assist with preparation of progress reports • Prepare manuscripts and presentations • Work with Investigators to identify future problems and research opportunities Minimum Qualifications: • Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Math, or related field. • Demonstrated expertise in solving MEG technological issues as shown through publication record, awards, successful patents and/or received applications. • Data analysis expertise includes independent components analysis, Bayesian algorithms, statistical parametric mapping, and MRI image processing. • Proficiency in creating software analysis tools and programs for investigators • MATLAB and Python programming knowledge preferred. Conditions of Employment: • Position available immediately • Salary: according to NIH postdoc salary scale • The University of Pittsburgh has excellent benefits, including health benefits and retirement plans with employer contributions. • The University of Pittsburgh values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. How to Apply: • E-mail Avniel Ghuman, Ph.D. (ghumana(a)upmc.edu) or Mike Romalis, Ph.D. (romalis(a)princeton.edu)

12 years, 8 months

Fwd: University of Maryland neuroimaging research position opening

by Gary Green

FYI See attached flyer for neuroimaging research scientist position. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joseph Dien, Senior Research Scientist Center for Advanced Study of Language University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742-0025 E-mail: jdien07(a)mac.com Phone: 301-226-8848 Fax: 301-226-8811 http://joedien.com

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