Dear colleagues
We are currently advertising a 3 year post-doctoral position in
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Southampton.
The role would involve collecting and analysing functional and
structural MRI data from typically-developing adolescents and
adolescents with severe antisocial behaviour, as part of a FP7 Health
project investigating sex differences in antisocial behaviour. We are
particularly interested in hearing from candidates with skills in fMRI
and functional connectivity analysis, and experience working with
developmental populations.
For further details about the project, the role, and the application
process, please see below:
https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=259313JW
Thanks for your attention,
Graeme Fairchild
Dr Graeme Fairchild
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
School of Psychology
University of Southampton
Shackleton Building
Highfield Campus
Southampton SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
Office tel: +44 (0) 2380 593843
Mobile tel: +44 (0) 7748 062553
www.psychology.soton.ac.uk
Dear Colleagues
I hope you do not mind this email appreciation but the efforts of some
ynic staff are such that I would like to bring them to your attention.
I would like to thank Andre Gouws, Paul Elliott, Ross Devlin, in
particular, and the ynic team for their contributions to the Royal
Academy of Engineering event that was hosted in York yesterday evening.
Andre demonstrated the use of a hands-free kinect to virtually navigate
throughout the brain (MRIs from ynic) and the ability to link the images
to information pages. His stand attracted a considerable amount of
attention and interest.
The finale of the evening was a remarkable performance by an opera
singer accompanying an organ. But the organ was not a standard one, it
was a set of pipes whose shapes were generated from MRIs of the vocal
tract of the player, Professor David Howard, of the 'human' organ. The
remarkable quality of the sounds was due to the efforts Ross Devlin put
into fine tuning the MRI data acquisition, the help that the ynic team
gave David Howard's team and the very innovative analysis of the MRIs
carried out in the Department of Electronics.
I even think the Princess Royal enjoyed the novel use of MRI
Gary
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Gary Green
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5NY
http://www.ynic.york.ac.ukhttps://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
tel. Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329
Claire,Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004
Please forward to anyone who might be interested.
**
A 3 year PhD studentship in auditory cognitive neuroscienceis available
as part of a research collaboration between the UCL Ear Institute
(London, UK) and NTT Communication Science Labs (Nippon Telegraph and
Telephone corporation, Atsugi, Japan). The student will be based at the
UCL Ear Institute and supervised by Dr. Maria Chait. They will also be
working with Prof. Makio Kashino and Dr. Shigeto Furukawa (NTT). The
project will use psychophysics, eye tracking, autonomic response
measures and MEG functional brain imaging to investigate which features
of sound are perceptually salient. Namely, those sounds that
automatically capture attention in a busy scene, even when listeners’
initial perceptual focus is elsewhere.
The UCL Ear Institute provides state-of-the-art research facilities
across a wide range of disciplines and is one of the foremost centres
for hearing, speech and language-related research within Europe.
**
*Key Requirements*
The PhD start date would be September 2013. Applicants should have a
UK/EU nationality and a 1^St class, or upper 2^nd degree in a relevant
discipline (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience, Engineering). The PhD work
would require good programming skills (e.g. in Matlab). Previous
experience with auditory research, functional brain imaging, signal
processing and/or acoustics is desirable.
*For an informal discussion, or to submit an application please contact
Dr. Maria Chait (**m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk* <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>*).
Applicants should submit a supporting statement, a CV, and the details
of two academic referees. **The closing date for receipt of applications
is July 15th, 2013.**The studentship includes fees and a yearly stipend
(about £16000; tax free). ***
Maria Chait PhD
m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>
Senior Lecturer
UCL Ear Institute
332 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8EE
*The lab:*The Brain Network Modelling Group is dedicated to the
multi-modal analysis of cognitive and affective networks as well as
their disturbances by neurological and psychiatric disorders. To this
end, we employ functional and structural MRI (with research dedicated
3T, 4T and 9.4T scanners available), meta-analyses of neuroimaging
results, database-driven modeling as well as analyses of structural
(diffusion-weighted imaging), functional (resting-state analysis) and
effective (Dynamic Causal Modeling) connectivity analyses.
*Topic 1: Multi-modal analysis of the aging executive system*
- To understand the effects of normal aging on the brain and the effects
of these changes on behavior, comprehensive imaging and
neuropsychological data has been collected from more than 500
participants in an epidemiological cohort.
- Using volumetric analysis, resting-state functional connectivity and
diffusion imaging the aim of the PhD project is to characterize the
differential effects of healthy aging on different sub-regions of the
DLPFC and their relationship to the neurophysiological phenotypes, i.e.,
behavioral measures of executive functions.
- All methods are established in the lab, making this position an
excellent opportunity to learn various approaches for the analysis of
structural and functional neuroimaging data while contributing to the
understanding of aging and inter-individual variability of executive
functions sustained by the DLPFC.
*Topic 2: **Mapping premotor connectivity and function*
- The human premotor cortex is implicated in a large number of cognitive
processes from hand and eye movements to response selection, attention
and working memory. Its internal differentiation and in particular the
contribution of its subdivisions to neuropsychological performance,
however, are yet not well understood.
- The project will combine new methods for multi-modal
connectivity-based parcellation, quantitative functional decoding and
investigation of inter-individual differences in a large sample of
healthy subjects. The aim of this work is to identify and
comprehensively characterize different functional modules within the
human premotor cortex.
- With all necessary data already collected and all methods established
in the lab, this position provides an excellent opportunity to learn
various innovative approaches for the multi-modal analysis of structural
and functional neuroimaging data.
*Qualifications:*
- MSc or equivalent in psychology, computer science, biology or a
related discipline
- Experience in fMRI analysis (SPM, FSL) or programming (MATLAB, Python)
*Administrative: *Funding is secured for the entire period of the PhD
thesis. Payment will correspond to salary grade 13/2 of the German
Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Civil Services (TVöD).
*To apply:*Send a CV, motivation letter and contact details of two
academic referees to S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de
<mailto:S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de>.
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Simon B. Eickhoff
Cognitive Neuroscience Group
Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology
Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf
Telefon: +49 211 81 13018
Fax: +49 211 81 13015
eMail: Simon.Eickhoff(a)uni-duesseldorf.de
<mailto:Simon.Eickhoff@uni-duesseldorf.de>
and
Brain Network Modelling Group
Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1)
Research Center Jülich
Telefon: +49 2461 61 8609
Fax: +49 2461 61 2820
eMail: S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de <mailto:S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de>
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Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH
52425 Juelich
Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich
Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498
Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher
Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender),
Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt,
Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt
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Dear Colleagues,
I am currently looking for a talented student to join the Social Brain
in Action Laboratory (SoBA Lab) at Bangor University to study the brain
and behavioural bases of observational learning. The successful
candidate will have the opportunity to combine advanced fMRI approaches
with behavioural training paradigms to study how we learn by watching
others as adolescents, young adults, and older adults. This PhD
studentship is fully funded for an outstanding candidate from any
country. The closing date for applications is Friday, 19 July 2013.
Information about the project and the SoBA Lab may be found here:
http://www.soba-lab.com/vacancies_esc.html
Full details about how to apply for the post are here:
http://www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology/postgraduate/cross.php.en
I would greatly appreciate it if you could pass this e-mail along to any
suitable candidates.
many thanks,
Emily
<->-<->-<->-<->-<->-<->-<->-<->-<->-<->
Dr. Emily S. Cross
Senior Lecturer
Social Brain in Action Laboratory
School of Psychology, Bangor University
Bangor, Gwynedd
LL57 2AS
North Wales
+44 1248 38 3274
e.cross(a)bangor.ac.uk <mailto:e.cross@bangor.ac.uk>
http://www.soba-lab.com/
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neu safbwynt yn eiddo i'r sawl a'i hanfonodd yn unig ac nid yw o
anghenraid yn cynrychioli barn *Prifysgol Bangor*. Nid yw *Prifysgol
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*Connectivity endophenotypes of brain disease*
*The lab:*The Brain Network Modelling Group is dedicated to the
multi-modal analysis of cognitive and affective networks as well as
their disturbances by neurological and psychiatric disorders. To this
end, we employ functional and structural MRI (with research dedicated
3T, 4T and 9.4T scanners available), meta-analyses of neuroimaging
results, database-driven modeling as well as analyses of structural
(diffusion-weighted imaging), functional (resting-state analysis) and
effective (Dynamic Causal Modeling) connectivity analyses.
*Project: Developing and applying multi-variate analyses for clinical
application*
- Neuro-psychiatric disorders are characterized by multiple, often
interacting disturbances in brains structure, function and connectivity.
How may these be best used to classify patients from controls? Do they
relate to clinical phenotypes? Can distinct sub-populations of patients
be identified from neuroimaging?
- The key aim of this work is to employ cutting-edge methods
(cluster-analyses, machine-learning, multi-variate regression) for the
analysis of volumetric data, resting-state functional connectivity and
diffusion weighted imaging in order to identify and evaluate
neurobiological endophenotypes that may answer the above questions.
- Comprehensive neuroimaging and clinical/phenotypical data has already
been collected for large cohorts of patients with depression,
schizophrenia and PD in a multi-center setting, with new acquisitions
currently being performed. These resources allow the project to focus on
data analysis and modeling. Developing a personal focus on one of these
disorders is strongly supported.
*Qualifications: *
- PhD in a field related to neuroimaging withsolid publication record
- Proficiency in programming (MATLAB, Python) /and/or/
- Experience in resting-state or DWI analysis
*Administrative: *Funding is secured for an initial period of 3 years.
Payment will correspond to salary grade 13 of the German Collective
Bargaining Agreement for the Civil Services (TVöD).
*To apply:*Send a CV, motivation letter and contact details of two
academic referees to S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de
<mailto:S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de>and/or meet me at the OHBM conference!
===================================
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Simon B. Eickhoff
Cognitive Neuroscience Group
Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology
Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf
Telefon: +49 211 81 13018
Fax: +49 211 81 13015
eMail: Simon.Eickhoff(a)uni-duesseldorf.de
<mailto:Simon.Eickhoff@uni-duesseldorf.de>
and
Brain Network Modelling Group
Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1)
Research Center Jülich
Telefon: +49 2461 61 8609
Fax: +49 2461 61 2820
eMail: S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de <mailto:S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de>
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Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH
52425 Juelich
Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich
Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498
Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher
Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender),
Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt,
Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt
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A Position is open for a Laboratory Manager at the Magnetic Resonance
Imaging Center at the Department of Radiology in Temple University
located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Candidates with a Master’s degree
in a field related to Neuroimaging/Bioengineering/Electrical
Engineering, or bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in MR imaging
are encouraged to apply for this position. Significant knowledge in
neuroimaging particularly in BOLD/diffusion imaging is required. Strong
programming experience in Matlab, C/C++ or similar platforms, SPM, FSL,
Brain Voyager will be a plus. Good communication skills, documentation
and managerial skills are required.
**
*Interested candidates please contact:*
Feroze B. Mohamed, Ph.D. (*feroze(a)temple.edu* <mailto:feroze@temple.edu>)
FYI - MEG involved
**
A 3 year PhD studentship in auditory cognitive neuroscienceis available
as part of a research collaboration between the UCL Ear Institute
(London, UK) and NTT Communication Science Labs (Nippon Telegraph and
Telephone corporation, Atsugi, Japan). The student will be based at the
UCL Ear Institute and supervised by Dr. Maria Chait. They will also be
working with Prof. Makio Kashino and Dr. Shigeto Furukawa (NTT). The
project will use psychophysics, eye tracking, autonomic response
measures and MEG functional brain imaging to investigate which features
of sound are perceptually salient. Namely, those sounds that
automatically capture attention in a busy scene, even when listeners’
initial perceptual focus is elsewhere.
The UCL Ear Institute provides state-of-the-art research facilities
across a wide range of disciplines and is one of the foremost centres
for hearing, speech and language-related research within Europe.
**
*Key Requirements*
The PhD start date would be September 2013. Applicants should have a
UK/EU nationality and a 1^St class, or upper 2^nd degree in a relevant
discipline (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience, Engineering). The PhD work
would require good programming skills (e.g. in Matlab). Previous
experience with auditory research, functional brain imaging, signal
processing and/or acoustics is desirable.
*For an informal discussion, or to submit an application please contact
Dr. Maria Chait (**m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk* <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>*).
Applicants should submit a supporting statement, a CV, and the details
of two academic referees. **The closing date for receipt of applications
is July 15th, 2013.**The studentship includes fees and a yearly stipend
(about £16000; tax free). ***
Maria Chait PhD
m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>
Senior Lecturer
UCL Ear Institute
332 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8EE
Dear All,
I would be very grateful it you would consider a placement on your YNiC
Project for a psychology student looking for an intern placement this
summer as we have had numerous requests.
Having spoken to the legal department I can confirm, an intern can be
offered a non-paid placement for up to 8 weeks, volunteering to assist
on research projects and obtain some valuable experience.
This can be an excellent opportunity for outreach activity and these
students, whilst gaining valuable skills, can be of use to your research
laboratory by assisting existing students.
If you would like their contact details or any further information
please don't hesitate to get in touch with me,
Thank you and best wishes,
Claire
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Claire Fox
PA to Professor Gary Green
The York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
Science Park
York
YO10 5NY
Tel: 01904 435329
Fax: 01904 435356
Email: Claire.fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
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