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Fwd: Two PhD positions in Juelich Germany

by Gary Green

Two PhD positions are available at the Institute of Neuroscience & Medicine (INM-3) of the Research Centre Juelich. Please follow the link below for further information or contact me (Dr Simone Vossel, email: s.vossel(a)fz-juelich.de) http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dipldok/d074-20… http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dipldok/d075-20…

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship Opening at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

by Gary Green

*Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multimodal Neuroimaging* University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in multimodal neuroimaging of traumatic brain injury (TBI) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). UCSF is a world-class academic medical center and research institution. The position can begin as early as July 15, 2013. The successful candidate will use state-of-the-art 3T and 7T research MR scanners and MEG, as part of prospective cross-sectional and longitudinal clinical studies of TBI with correlation to genomics and neurocognitive testing. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to work closely with physicians, surgeons, imaging scientists and engineers, as well as cognitive neuroscientists. The focus of the research will be on acquiring, analyzing, and integrating DTI/HARDI/DSI, morphometric, and functional (fMRI/MEG) imaging data on TBI patients and controls. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity for methodological development, especially in the areas of diffusion imaging and tractography, functional connectivity and connectomics. Candidate should have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent in Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Experience with functional MRI and diffusion MRI as well as image processing tools such as FSL and FreeSurfer is desirable. The ideal candidate should have a background in multivariate pattern analysis and machine learning as well as strong programming skills with C/C++, Matlab, Python, and/or VTK/ITK. Starting salary will be in the range of $43,000 to $55,000 plus benefits, depending on qualifications and experience level. Please email CV, cover letter describing research background and interests, and contact information for 2-3 references to: Pratik Mukherjee, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Radiology and Bioengineering Center for Molecular and Functional Imaging Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging University of California, San Francisco _pratik.mukherjee(a)ucsf.edu <mailto:pratik.mukherjee@ucsf.edu>_ -- Pratik Mukherjee pratik.mukherjee(a)gmail.com <mailto:pratik.mukherjee@gmail.com>

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YNiC seminar 20th June (external speaker)

by rem

Dear Users This Thursday (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Roger Traub, from Columbia University Medical Center, on "Cellular mechanisms of epilepsy: chemical synapses and gap junctions". Abstract: During brief epileptic bursts, principal neurons fire together for tens to hundreds of milliseconds, producing a large extracellular potential ("field"). Superimposed on this large field are high-frequency oscillations, from ~100 to several hundred Hz. Two distinctive means of coupling between neurons cooperate to generate the event. Recurrent excitatory synaptic connections shape the overall event, but gap junction coupling (between pyramidal cells) produces the fast oscillations. I will describe the dissection of the cellular mechanisms via in vitro experiments (on rodent and human tissue) and via computer modeling and network theory. Experimentally, the fast oscillations can be evoked alone, during blockade of chemical synapses; but blockade of gap junctions abolishes BOTH the fast oscillations and the larger burst. Other lines of evidence pointing toward a critical role for gap junctions in epilepsy-related very fast oscillations are these: a) large-scale spatial patterns of cortical fast oscillations, resembling an excitable medium; b) the existence of "glissandi" (~30 to >150 Hz) oscillations in epileptic tissue, with chemical synapses blocked; c) recent data showing that fast ripples (>250 Hz) in resected human tissue persist without chemical synapses. These data suggest that a targeted manipulation of selected gap junctions might prevent certain seizure events. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. 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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Fwd: Penn State seeks Assistant/Associate Director of Human Imaging

by Gary Green

Assistant/Associate Director of Human Imaging Penn State https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/jobs/home_EJMS/view_faculty.cfm#39729 The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Associate or Assistant Director of Human Imaging position to join the Penn State Social, Life, & Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (SLEIC;http://www.imaging.psu.edu). The individual in this position will oversee operations of the SLEIC Human Electrophysiology Facility (HEF) and the 3T MRI Facility at the University Park campus. The 3T MRI Facility houses a Siemens Trio 3 tesla whole-body system. Both the 3T MRI Facility and HEF are 100% allocated to research. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a related discipline with a background in functional MRI; familiarity with EEG research is also desirable. Candidates also should have knowledge of Matlab, Linux/Unix and fMRI data analysis software (SPM8, FSL, AFNI, BrainVoyager). A substantial focus at SLEIC is MRI of the brain (fMRI, DTI, MRS), but research also includes projects in nutritional sciences and biomechanics. The SLEIC has an ongoing relationship with the Center for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Research (CNMRR) at the Penn State Hershey College of Medicine. Other MRI facilities at University Park include a 7 and a 14.1 T Agilent, as well as a 20 T Bruker preclinical system. There will be ample opportunity for the Assistant/Associate Director to collaborate on cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research projects. The Assistant/Associate Director’s responsibilities will include: oversight of daily operations of the Center, including supervision of technical staff; directing quality assurance procedures; and consultation with faculty and graduate students around research protocols. This position also may involve teaching and/or development of training workshops. In addition, the Assistant/Associate Director will be encouraged to pursue a program of research. This is a fixed-term renewable appointment based at the University Park campus. Full Penn State benefits are included. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names of three referees to: Sherry Yocum, Social Science Research Institute, 114 Henderson, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. Materials accepted until position is filled.

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Fwd Postdoctoral Positions on Image Segmentation and Registration

by Gary Green

Several postdoctoral positions are available in IDEA lab (https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. Position 1 (Deformable Segmentation): The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image feature extraction, shape representation, and shape statistics. Experience on medical image segmentation using deformable surface, level sets, and graph cut is highly desirable. People with machine learning background on image features and shape statistics are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong knowledge on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of statistical deformable segmentation methods for prostate and brain. Position 2 (Brain Image Registration): The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image analysis, or computer vision. Experience on medical image registration and analysis is highly desirable. People with group-wise registration or 4D registration are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge on neuroscience and programming background (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of 3D, 4D, and group-wise image registration methods for brain image analysis. The successful candidates will be part of a diverse group including radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer scientists, and will build upon the group's previous work on medical image analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen (dgshen(a)med.unc.edu <mailto:dgshen@med.unc.edu>).

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Fwd: PhD position at Durham University: “Cortical Mapping of Language Functions"

by Gary Green

Susanne The Department of Psychology, Durham University and the South Tees NHS Trust invite application for a PhD studentship on “Cortical Mapping of Language Functions”. Research will be conducted within the Durham University Neuroimaging Centre (DUNIC) using the new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility, which is shared between the University and South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, and is situated at the James Cook University Hospital (JCUH) in Middlesbrough. The PhD will be supervised by Prof. Phil Kane (South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust) and Dr. Susanne Weis and Dr. Markus Hausmann (Department of Psychology, Durham University). Excellent candidates with a Master’s degree and background in neuroimaging are invited to apply for a 3-year PhD project. In this project, a reliable method of cortical mapping of cognitive functions within single subjects will be developed both for clinical uses and for research purposes. One important application will comprise pre-surgical mapping of language functions in tumour patients presenting with disturbances of speech. Another aspect of the project relates to cortical plasticity after tumour surgery where ideally predictive measures of clinical outcome will be developed. While focussing on speech and language functions, the principles of cortical mapping will in the course of the project also be applied to other cognitive functions. This exciting PhD projects combines methodological development in functional brain imaging with basic research questions as well as clinical applications. Applicants must have a master degree (or equivalent) in psychology, cognitive sciences, neuroscience, or a related field. Proficiency in oral and written English is necessary. A solid methods background (statistics / SPSS) as well as prior experience with fMRI are highly desirable. Programming skills in Matlab, as well as in Presentation, E-prime or similar software packages are a plus. The studentship will pay fees and a £12,600 p.a. stipend. The post starts on Tuesday, 1 October 2013. The deadline for applications is on Wednesday, 10 July 2013. Informal inquiries can be addressed to Dr. Susanne Weis (susanne.weis(a)durham.ac.uk <mailto:susanne.weis@durham.ac.uk>) or Dr. Markus Hausmann (markus.hausmann(a)durham.ac.uk <mailto:markus.hausmann@durham.ac.uk>). Applications including a CV including list of publications, a statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of two referees should be sent to: susanne.weis(a)durham.ac.uk <mailto:susanne.weis@durham.ac.uk> __________________________________ Dr. Susanne Weis Senior Lecturer Department of Psychology Durham University South Road Durham DH1 3LE United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 191 3343238 <tel:%2B44%C2%A0%280%29%C2%A0191%C2%A03343238> Fax: +44 (0) 191 3343241 <tel:%2B44%C2%A0%280%29%C2%A0191%C2%A03343241> email: susanne.weis(a)durham.ac.uk <mailto:susanne.weis@durham.ac.uk> __________________________________

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellow - University of Oslo

by Gary Green

A three-year term position as Postdoctoral Fellow (governmental position code 1352) is available at the Norwegian Centre for Mental Disorders Research (NORMENT) and the KG Jebsen Centre for Psychosis Research – TOP Study Group, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, Norway. http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/983405/70331?iso=no ** Job Description NORMENT coordinates a translational multicenter study involving all psychiatric hospital departments in Oslo and several research groups at the University of Oslo. The main purpose of the research is to disentangle and characterize the neurobiological, genetic, psychological and environmental factors contributing to the development of severe mental disorders. Through our extensive infrastructure for clinical evaluations, neuropsychological testing, MRI brain imaging and biobanking we are assembling a comprehensive database comprising genetic and brain imaging data from a large number of healthy controls and patients suffering from psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. The postdoctoral fellow will play a central role in the analysis and dissemination of data from this large imaging genetics database. The research will be carried out as part of a cross-disciplinary team of researchers in the Multimodal Imaging and Biostatistics groups at NORMENT in close collaboration with researchers at the University of California San Diego and deCODE Genetics. ** We offer An ambitious and exciting research environment with a strong multidisciplinary profile and excellent opportunities for academic development at NORMENT, which was recently granted Centre of Excellence Status by the Research Council of Norway. A postdoctoral position in Norway is equivalent to the US position of assistant professor and is intended to prepare and qualify talented candidates for a research career. Salary is in the range between ltr 57 and ltr 65, i.e. from NOK 473 400 to NOK 548 700, depending on qualifications. Pension and national health insurance is included in addition to several attractive welfare arrangements (http://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/welfare). ** Qualifications The ideal candidate is ambitious and highly motivated for pursuing a career in science, hold a PhD in neuroimaging, computational neuroscience, biomedical engineering, cognitive neuroscience, or equivalent, have a strong background and interest in neuroscience, MRI analysis and statistics, and an excellent publication record. Candidates with a strong interest in and experience with methods for integrating multimodal imaging measures, including structural MRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and functional MRI, are in particular encouraged to apply. Experience with imaging genetics is an advantage. ** The application Applications are submitted through the University online recruitment system and must include application letter including motivation for applying for the position, CV summarizing education, relevant work experience, grants etc, a complete list of publications and academic work, and contact details of 2-3 references. Application deadline: June 30 2013. After the initial screening process, short-listed candidates may be asked to submit selected publications, educational certificates and transcripts of records. Interviews may be included as part of the selection process. For any informal enquiries regarding the position, please contact professor Ole A. Andreassen (o.a.andreassen(a)medisin.uio.no) and associate professor Lars T. Westlye (l.t.westlye(a)psykologi.uio.no). http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/983405/70331?iso=no

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Fwd:Faculty Members and Postdoctoral Fellows in Brainnetome

by Gary Green

Dear all, *Faculty Members and Postdoctoral Fellows in Brainnetome* * * Please find the details below: http://www.brainnetome.org/en/job PS. If you also go to attend the OHBM 2013 in Seattle, you can find us at booth 218 at the exhibitor region. Date a meeting time by email to brainnetome(a)gmail.com <mailto:brainnetome@gmail.com> would be appreciated. *Faculty Members and Postdoctoral Fellows in Brainnetome* BrainnetomeCenter (www.brainnetome.org <http://www.brainnetome.org/>) and National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition, Institute of Automation of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), seeks several postdoctoral fellows and faculty members from assistant to full professor levels in neuroimaging and brainnetome. We specifically seek individuals with expertise in one of the following fields: magnetic resonance imaging, especially diffusion MRI and functional MRI, optical imaging, medical image processing and analysis, pattern recognition. BrainnetomeCenterat CASIA has established its international reputation in neuroimaging, brain networks, and their applications in brain diseases. It also has established strong collaboration networks with a number of prestigious national and international laboratories and hospitals through Brainnetome consortium (www.brainnetome.org <http://www.brainnetome.org/> ). The faculty members have chance to work in an Australian partner laboratory on Neuroimaging and Brainnetome at Queensland Brain Institute (www.qbi.uq.edu.au <http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/> ). ** *Minimum Qualifications:*The position requires a Ph.D. degree in brain imaging, neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, neuroanatomy, psychiatry and neurology or a related field. Experience in*brain imaging such as MRI/EEG/MEG/fNIRS*, fluent verbal and written communication skills in English are also required, for the candidates with PhD in engineering, strong computer programming skills in Matlab and/or C++ language is a must. *Preferred Qualifications:*Good experience and background knowledge in the research focus areas: brain imaging. *Ability to work independently and in a team. *Capability to design and perform experimental plans; knowledge with sensor systems; strong interest to learn, understand statistical analysis procedures and interpret data. *Sufficient interpersonal skills in dealing with students (graduate and undergraduate), university personnel and other related groups. *Self-motivation and creativity are highly desirable. *Application Materials:*Applicants should send an e-mail attachment of a cover letter with a brief summary of _research background_, _curriculum vita_, _statement of research goals_, and _contact information of at least three referees_ to brainnetome(a)gmail.com <mailto:brainnetome@gmail.com>. Best wishes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Liu Yong Brainnetome Center National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition (NLPR) Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA) www.brainnetome.org/yongliu <http://www.brainnetome.org/yongliu>

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Fwd: Postdoc position at the Research Centre Juelich

by Gary Green

The Cognitive Neuroscience group of the Research Centre Juelich has an open position for a postdoctoral researcher on mapping an modulation networks in Alzheimer's disease. See enclosed document for more information or contact Dr. Heidi Jacobs: h.jacobs(a)fz-juelich.de Best Heidi ================================================ Dr. Heidi Jacobs Postdoc researcher Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences School for Mental Health and Neurosciences Division Cognitive Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Alzheimer Center Limburg h.jacobs(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl www.maastrichtuniversity.nl www.heidijacobs.nl Dr. Tanslaan 12, 6229 ET Maastricht P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands T +31 43 38 84 090 F +31 43 38 84 092 ================================================

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position on aging and spatial navigation

by Gary Green

This is to let you know of a newly available postdoctoral position at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Magdeburg. In this unique project, we seek to develop a quantitative understanding of navigational deficits in old age by combining computational modelling of neural circuits with experimental neuroscience. The project is a collaboration between the Aging and Cognition Research Group in Magdeburg (www.wolberslab.net) and the Computational Modelling Group of Prof. Ila Fiete at the University of Texas at Austin (http://clm.utexas.edu/fietelab). The work will include spatial navigation studies with older adults, using cutting edge virtual reality setups and ultra-high field (7T) neuroimaging. In developing and analysingyour experiments, you will closely collaborate with members of the Fiete lab, which will include research stays in Austin. A strong interest in spatial navigation is essential, and excellent statistical skills are a plus. Furthermore, you will have, or be in the final stages of, a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods or applied statistics. You should also be familiar with (f)MRI, possess excellent computer programming skills (e.g. in Matlab), and it would be desirable for you to have experience with machine learning approaches. You will be thorough, efficient, a good communicator, and enjoy working as part of a diverse and energetic, interdisciplinary team. Candidates should be willing to learn new research methods and to have a strong interest in pursuing a research career. The project is funded by a joint grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the US and the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The lab in Magdeburg provides cutting-edge interactive virtual reality systems, which allows for actual navigation in large-scale environments, and we have access to research dedicated MEG/EEG, TMS and MRI facilities, which includes a 7T human scanner. In addition, the lab entertains multiple national and international collaborations, and Magdeburg offers a unique environment as spatial navigation is a core theme investigated across several animal and human research groups. Please go to www.wolberslab.net/join-us.html to see the full advert, and please feel free to get in touch (thomas.wolbers(a)dzne.de <mailto:thomas.wolbers@dzne.de>) if you feel that I can help with more information. Best wishes, Thomas -- ---------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Thomas Wolbers Aging & Cognition Research Group German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg Leipziger Str. 44 39120 Magdeburg GERMANY -- phone: +49-391-67-24511 email: thomas.wolbers(a)dzne.de <mailto:thomas.wolbers@dzne.de> website: www.wolberslab.net Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/WolbersLab ---------------------------------------------------------- ************************************************** Vorstand: Prof. Pierluigi Nicotera, MD PhD (Vorstandsvorsitzender und wissenschaftliches Vorstandsmitglied) und Ursula Weyrich (administratives Vorstandsmitglied) eingetragen in das Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Bonn (Az. VR 9021) **************************************************

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