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by Gary Green

Dear all, Due to building work in the open plan area, to support the increased numbers of students, YNiC's open plan area will be closed to users from the start of January for around two weeks. The open plan area will re-open to users on Monday January 13th. MRI, and MEG will not be affected during this time although users will not be able to store their belongings in the open plan area. Remote access should be largely unaffected except during periods when the power or local network has to be turned off for new cabling to be installed. We will provide more information when it becomes available. Please also note that we will be making an announcement about the location of ynic seminars once we have been updated about the availability of space in Psychology (or elsewhere). Seasonal Greetings from the YNiC Team Gary

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Functional MRI Research

by Gary Green

The Department of Anesthesiology, University of California at Los Angeles would like to invite applications for one year Postdoctoral Fellow position starting from January 1, 2014 (or as soon as possible), with possibility for two more years extension, based on satisfactory performance. _Project details_ Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become non-invasive procedure to examine task-specific brain activity and to quantify functional connectivity at resting stage. The primary goal of this project is to develop, optimize existing tools in the lab, and apply them to model whole-brain functional connectivity based on resting stage fMRI data and examine brain fMRI signal responses to autonomic and other challenges using data collected from patients with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea. _Qualifications_ A PhD in mathematics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, neuroscience, or related field with background and research experience in functional MRI-related research in humans, especially in functional MRI data processing and MATLAB-based programming, reflected in data based publications, is required. Experience in MRI data acquisition is also desirable. Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written) are essential. _Environment_ Our lab is part of the neuroscience research community at UCLA, the largest neuroscience community in the nation, which hosts a large number of neuroscientists (>500), who provide resources for neuroanatomic, neuropathologic, neurophysiologic, neuropsychologic, and analytic investigations. Our 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 opportunities to interact with those scientists. Our lab uses a 3.0-Tesla (Siemens, Tim-Trio) MRI scanner, located in the Department of Radiology Research laboratory, a unit devoted to research studies with on-site Ph.D.-level Siemens engineers. _Appointment Terms and Salary_ The initial appointment would be for one year, with possibility for two more years extension, based on satisfactory performance. Salary and benefits would be based on UCLA post-doctoral standards, which are based upon research experience and qualifications for the position. _Application Procedure and Deadline_ 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 Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu -- Rajesh Kumar, PhD Assistant Professor In-Residence Departments of Anesthesiology and Radiological Sciences David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095-1763, USA Tel: 310-206-1679, 6133 Fax: 310-825-2236 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.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position: Dopamine and behavioural addictions

by Gary Green

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for the research group functional imaging of movement disorders (head of the group: Thilo van Eimeren) at the Brain Imaging Centre NeuroImage Nord. The project “Neuronal basis of impaired motivation and inhibition of actions in patients with Parkinson's disease and behavioural addictions.” is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and encompasses multiple functional imaging studies using pharmacologically modulated functional MRI to explore the role of dopamine in neural mechanism underlying behavioural additions (e.g., pathological gambling, compulsive shopping, binge eating, hypersexuality). The candidate will work as part of an international and multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists (computer scientists, physicists, psychologists, neurologists, economists) with profound experience in functional imaging of patients with movement disorders. The department hosts a high volume outpatient clinic for patients with movement disorders as well as a functional imaging infrastructure including a 3T MRI scanner with ample dedicated research time. The candidate will also interact with the team involved in the Leibniz Foundation project “Neurobiological Foundations of Economic Decision Making under Uncertainty and Excessive Risk Taking” at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. The applicant should have an MD or PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics, computer science, psychology or a related field. Experience with functional imaging, especially fMRI data analysis as well as basic programming skills (e.g. Matlab) are desirable. Proficiency in German is desirable, but not mandatory. Salary is according to the German TV-L (E13), the position is available immediately and will be offered for up to three years. Please submit applications (motivation letter, CV, contact details of two references) by e-mail to tvaneimeren(at)gmail.com Applications will be considered until Jan 19, 2014. For questions or informal enquiries about the positions please also contact tvaneimeren(at)gmail.com Happy Holidays! www.neurologie-kiel.uk-sh.de/Über+unsere+Klinik/Mitarbeiter/Funktionelle+Bi…

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position Available

by Gary Green

Research Assistant position available at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center in Baltimore Maryland. Position will involve running experimental EEG sessions and assistance with data processing. Other opportunities/activities possible based on interest. Previous experinece with Bio-Semi system would be very advantageous. Previous experience working with clinical populations, particularly schizophrenia, would be very desireable. The position is in lab of Jim Gold, in collaboration with Michael Frank at Brown University and Steve Luck at UC Davis. More information and application forms can be accessed with the below link before 1/8/2014. If you have questions, please contact Jim Gold (jgold(a)mprc.umaryland.edu <mailto:jgold@mprc.umaryland.edu>). */https://www.healthcaresource.com/umbaltimore/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=130139/*

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Fwd: UC Davis - Neuroimaging Researcher Position

by Gary Green

*Neuroimaging Researcher Position* *Center for Mind and Brain, University of California, Davis* The Human Experiences and Affective Development Lab directed by Dr. Amanda Guyer (http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/labs/Guyer)at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for an Assistant Specialist position. The Specialist series is used for academic appointees who are engaged in research in specialized areas and who do not have any teaching responsibilities. The position will be full-time and for 2 years. *Our research*: The successful candidate will work on NIMH-funded studies investigating behavioral and neural correlates of social and non-social information processing and the development of depression in adolescents. Multiple methods of inquiry are used, including functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), physiological measures (e.g., heart rate variability), computer-based tasks, and questionnaires. Multiple waves of data collection are currently underway. *Responsibilities: *Assisting in collecting, processing, and analyzing fMRI data; Managing MRI data processing and storage infrastructure; Maintaining lab servers; Providing technical support; Training lab members. Involvement in data dissemination (e.g., publications) is also expected. *Requirements: *(1) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, or related field is required at a minimum; (2) Experience conducting MRI research including processing and analysis of functional and structural MRI data with AFNI, SPM, FSL, etc; (3) Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment; (4) Experience with Matlab, Python, shell scripting programming. The ideal candidate will be an independently minded researcher with strong programming, analytical, and organizational skills applicable to fMRI data. To apply, please send a cover letter of interest and resume/CV (provide the names of 3 references) to aeguyer(a)ucdavis.edu <mailto:aeguyer@ucdavis.edu>. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. The likely start date will be in January 2014. Starting salary is $40,920. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Amanda E. Guyer, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Human Ecology Faculty Researcher, Center for Mind & Brain University of California, Davis Davis, CA 95616 530-297-4445 (CMB Office) 530-297-4400 (CMB Fax) 530-754-0199 (Campus Office) aeguyer(a)ucdavis.edu <mailto:aeguyer@ucdavis.edu> http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/people/aeguyer http://humandevelopment.ucdavis.edu/people/index.php

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Fwd:2 post-docs in cognitive neuroscience of memory (fMRI and neuropsychology)

by Gary Green

Two post-doc positions in cognitive neuroscience of episodic memory Sussex is sunny. Memory is interesting. 2014 is looming. Time for a new job? Two 3-year positions are available to work with Chris Bird on a European Research Council funded project (TRANSMEM) at the University of Sussex in Brighton, UK. One of the post-docs will carry out fMRI investigations of episodic memory using video clips and virtual reality as memoranda. The other will combine fMRI and neuropsychology to investigate memory loss in Alzheimer's disease. Closing date for applications is 16th of January, so get applying! For more details see: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AHV248/post-doctoral-research-fellows-cognitive-n… http://www.sussex.ac.uk/psychology/memory/index

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Fwd: Job announcement: 3y post doc position

by Gary Green

*A fulltime Postdoc position is available at the FE Klinische Funktionelle Bildgebung (Group Leader: Univ.-Prof. Dr. H. Boecker) at the Dept. of Radiology (Director: Univ.-Prof. Dr. H. Schild), University of Bonn Medical School, Germany.* Salary will be according to the German salary scale TV-L E13. The position (38,5 h/week) is available by February, 1st 2014 and is limited for a period of three years. The position is announced as a dedicated research position in the area of magnetic resonance imaging and / or positron emission tomography systems neurosciences. We seek for a dedicated scientist with a post graduate diploma (e.g. biology, psychology, neurosciences, etc.) and prior scientific experiences in the field of functional neuroimaging, in particular analysis of multimodal imaging data (including e.g. uni- and multivariate analysis approaches, discriminative classification algorithms, etc.). Neuroscientific interests converging with the scientific focus of the research group (motor control, sensori-motor processing, pain processing, neurodegenerative diseases) are desirable. The University of Bonn is an equal opportunities employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified women or persons with disabilities, all other considerations being equal. Applicants are requested to submit their standard documents (CV, certificates, publication lists, max. 10 reprints) until December *31st 2013 *to *Prof. Dr. med. Henning Boecker* *FE Klinische Funktionelle Neurobildgebung Experimentelle Radiologie* *Radiologische Universitätsklinik * *Bonn Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25* *53127 Bonn* *Tel.: +49 (0)228 287 - 15970 (Sekretariat) * *Tel.: +49 (0)228 287 - 15980 (Büro) * *Fax: +49 (0)228 287 - 14457* *Email: Henning.Boecker(a)ukb.uni-bonn.de*/(See attached file: WissMA_Rad_Boecker.pdf)/

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship Available at Stanford University

by Gary Green

The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory (http://cosyne.stanford.edu) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in developmental cognitive neuroscience and learning disabilities research. The lab provides a unique multidisciplinary and collaborative environment for conducting research on brain and cognitive development. The fellow will participate in ongoing studies of cognitive training and brain plasticity in children, with a focus on numerical cognition, reasoning and problem solving in typically developing children and in children with learning disabilities. The fellow will be expected to develop a vigorous research program that contributes to, and complements, ongoing research studies. The fellow will have access to state-of-the-art brain imaging, computational and cognitive testing facilities, and training in advanced computational techniques for MRI, fMRI, and DTI analysis will be provided. Candidates are expected to have a strong research background in relevant areas of cognitive neuroscience and 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. 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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Fwd: NIH postdoctoral position - Neuroimaging in Motor Neuron Diseases

by Gary Green

We are looking to fill a postdoctoral position in early 2014 to study neuroimaging in motor neuron disorders in the intramural program of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Our group has been working on identifying imaging biomarkers for progression of degeneration in motor neuron disease. We utilize several MRI modalities including diffusion tensor imaging, volumetric analysis, and functional magnetic resonance imaging. We recently began a longitudinal study of persons with a genetic mutation that can cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Quantitative MRI imaging is used to explore and document progression. Within this study, there will be opportunities to develop individual exploratory imaging projects. All MRI studies are carried out in the NMR center, a dedicated research facility at the NIH. To be eligible for this position, you must be within 5 years of receiving your doctoral degree (MD or PhD). Applicants must have excellent communication skills, and an ability to work in a team as well as independently. A variety of imaging analysis programs are used in the lab, some of which use Linux or Matlab command line language. Experience in quantitative magnetic resonance imaging analysis methods or relevant fields is a plus. The initial appointment will be for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. Salary will follow the NIH guidelines for intramural research training awards (www.training.nih.gov/programs/postdoc_irp<http://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postdoc_irp>). If you are interested, please send a letter and your c.v. to Dr. Mary Kay Floeter, floeterm(a)ninds.nih.gov<mailto:floeterm@ninds.nih.gov> ****************************************** Mary Kay Floeter MD PhD Senior Clinician, OCD, NINDS, NIH Bld 10 CRC Room 6-5742 Bethesda MD 20892-1404 floeterm(a)mail.nih.gov<mailto:floeterm@mail.nih.gov> ph 301-496-7428 fax 301-402-8796

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YNiC seminar today

by rem

Dear All This afternoon (YNiC open plan, 4.15 pm start) Prof. Gary Green will be giving a talk on "Connectivity maps based on linear and non-linear dynamics". Abstract: Many methods have been used to provide evidence of the existence of a connection from one brain area to another. The evidence can be from structural investigations such as DTI and histology or from functional investigations using techniques such as Granger Causality, coherence or other non-causal methods. These tell us that connections exist but they do not necessarily provide evidence of the form of the interaction both in terms of direction, the nature of the processing or the dynamics of the connection. Two 'new' approaches to investigating the dynamics of connectivity will be presented. These are the Adomian Decomposition method and the Fliess Generating Series method. Both are highly related and are based on functional expansions of non-linear differential models of the brain. The can be used with standard ODEs, but can also be used with PDEs, delay-differential and stochastics models Both can be used to compare and eshew models, to fit models to data and to test if existing models are supported by experiment. In passing we show that SPM's DCM approach may suffer from highly correlated posteriors. The approaches are causal and can inform us about directionality, the timing of connections as well as the level and form of linear/non-linear processing. We have implemented them in a simple-to-use set of modules in Python. MEG data from a reading task will be used to demonstrate the techniques and to show evidence that brain areas are causally,directionally connected, on different time scales during this task. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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