2 post-doctoral positions in Lausanne, Switzerland
LREN neuroimaging lab - Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University
Lausanne
Centre for Integrative Genomics, University Lausanne
and
Division of Medical Genetics - Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV)
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1. The cluster of excellence NCCR SYNAPSY funded by the Swiss National
Science Foundation aims to discover the synaptic mechanisms from the
molecular to network and integrative aspects underlying mental and
cognitive diseases, such as depression, addiction, anxiety disorders or
development disorders.
2. The European 16p11.2 consortium is a large translational project
covering clinical, genomics and neuroimaging aspects aiming at the
characterisation of the 16p11.2 rearrangements.
We are recruiting 2 talented postdoctoral researchers with a background
in neuroimaging. The ideal candidate is ambitious and highly motivated
for pursuing a career in science, holds a PhD in neuroimaging,
computational neuroscience, biomedical engineering, cognitive
neuroscience, or equivalent, has 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 quantitative
structural MRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and functional MRI, are
in particular encouraged to apply. Experience with statistical genetics
is an advantage.
This posts are based in the neuroimaging laboratory LREN
(www.unil.ch/lren) in Lausanne providing state-of-the-art facilities
with a fully research-dedicated 3 Tesla MRI Siemens Prisma machine at
the edge of MR technology, well-established infrastructure for
neurophysiological testing (electro-encephalography and transcranial
magnetic stimulation), computer pool for hands-on student teaching and
200m2 of laboratory space. We have access to research dedicated 7T human
MRI scanner.
This projects offer a stimulating, young and international environment
making use of expertise and infrastructure of LREN (Prof. B. Draganski),
Centre for Integrative Genomics (Prof. A. Reymond), Division of Medical
Genetics - Lausanne University Hospital – CHUV (Prof. S. Jacquemont) and
Psychiatry Department - Lausanne University Hospital – CHUV (Prof. Ph.
Conus, Prof. M. Preisig and Dr P. Marquet).
Please send Curriculum Vitae, letter of motivation and three references
to Bogdan Draganski (bogdan.draganski(a)chuv.ch). Applications will be
considered until positions are filled. Starting date is negotiable,
though it can begin as early as October 2013.
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Research Fellow
*University of Edinburgh*-Sackler Centre for Developmental
Psychobiology
*£30,424 - £36,298*
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral imaging researcher, to be
held within the Division of Psychiatry at the Sackler Centre for
Developmental Psychobiology. Studies based at the Division include
cohorts of patients and relatives with major psychiatric disorders with
the aim of investigating the underlying mechanisms of these disorders.
Imaging modalities include DTI, fMRI, resting state MRI, ASL,
spectroscopy, PET and structural MRI data. Research within the Centre
focuses on the use of large longitudinal cohorts for prediction and
stratification of later illness. We also have strong links to the Centre
for Cognitive Ageing and Epidemiology, The Institute for Genetics and
Molecular Medicine and the animal and human imaging facilities in
Edinburgh. We regularly collaborate with other international centres and
we are part of several imaging and genetic consortia, including ENIGMA
(enigma.loni.ucla.edu).
The successful applicant would be expected to evolve their own research
interests as well as support the development of neuroimaging methods and
analysis techniques to apply to existing and future studies within the
Division. They would also have a coordinating role in our participation
in ENIGMA and other consortia.
We seek individuals with relevant experience in neuroimaging and
excellent programming skills (e.g. Matlab, shell scripting in Linux,
“R”, Visual Basic or C). Basic knowledge of statistics and an
appreciation of methodological issues affecting MR studies are also
essential. Previous experience of fMRI task development would be
beneficial, but is not an essential requirement.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Heather Whalley or
Andrew McIntosh (heather.whalley(a)ed.ac.uk
<mailto:heather.whalley@ed.ac.uk> , andrew.mcintosh(a)ed.ac.uk
<mailto:andrew.mcintosh@ed.ac.uk>).
*Reference number: 015225*
*Closing date: 6 August 2013*
*Please apply through:*http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGU852/research-fellow/
Hi,
We are looking for a post-doc for a 6-month project on EEG/MEG
single-trial analysis (http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/):
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 6-month post-doctoral position to work
within the Methods Group, developing novel methods for single-trial
analysis of EEG/MEG data. The primary goal is to create software tools
for single-trial analysis and to produce preliminary results with
existing data sets. This is a fixed term position for 6 months.
You should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in in the
area of neuroimaging, such as for example Neuroimaging Methods,
Computational Neuroscience, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Physics,
Computer Science, and Bioinformatics. A strong background in programming
or software development skills in the context of data analysis
is essential. Experience in implementing or developing data analysis
methods, in particular in the area of single-trial EEG/MEG analysis, is
desirable.
The starting salary will be in the range of £26,282 - £29,885 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.
For informal enquiries, contact Olaf Hauk by email:
olaf.hauk(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk.
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply
please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/ 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 IRC101895.
Closing date: 8th August 2013
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Olaf Hauk, PhD
MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
Phone: +44(0)1223 273702
Fax: +44(0)1223 359062
Programmer/research assistant position available (telecomute option)
Psychoinformatics lab, Institute of Psychology, University of Magdeburg,
Germany
This is an opportunity to work on free and open-source source research
software in a stimulating and diverse environment. The successful applicant
will contribute to software projects such as NeuroDebian, PyMVPA, as well as
new developments for extensive testing of research software.
The place of work is Magdeburg, Germany; however, there is an option for
telecommuting.
For more information, please see the full vacancy notice at
http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/unimagdeburg_media/Stellenausschreibungen/2013/…
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Dear colleagues
We are currently advertising a 3 year PhD studentship to carry out a PhD
in Developmental Psychopathology and Brain Imaging at the University of
Birmingham.
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:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGZ740/phd-studentship-in-developmental-psychopat…
We will also shortly advertise on www.jobs.ac.uk a 3 year Post-doc to
work on the same project.
Thank you for your attention,
Stephane
Dear all,
this afternoon, between 14.30 and 16.00, there will be a visit from the
Institute of Physics summer school. During this time Open Plan will be
busier than usual, however we will only be using the display area, not
the workstations. If you are planning to work in Open Plan during this
time, you may prefer to chose a workstation towards the back wall of Open
Plan rather than near the projection wall.
Thanks,
Michael
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Dr Michael Simpson
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
York
YO10 5DG
Tel: 01904 567614
Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk
Dear All,
Please refer to the attached email below for more information about the
Donders discussions.
Regards
Elaine
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From: Bakker, I. (Iske) <i.bakker(a)pwo.ru.nl>
Date: Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: Donders Abstract
To: Elaine Tham <ekht500(a)york.ac.uk>
Hi Elaine,
Thank you so much! It would be great if you could send round the mail
below.
Cheers,
Iske
Dear PhD student,
We are pleased to announce the Donders Discussions 2013: a two-day
conference for PhD students in all fields of (cognitive) neuroscience which
will take place on October 31st and November 1st in Nijmegen, The
Netherlands.
The aim of the Donders Discussions is to bring PhD students together in an
informal, interdisciplinary atmosphere. Last year we welcomed over 150
participants from all over Europe. We invite you to join us and make this
year’s edition an even bigger success!
Our exciting program features brains of many kinds, including *baby*
brains, *sleeping*, *stressed* and *disordered* brains, *linguistic*, *
attentive* and *aging* brains, and of course *investigated* brains (where
we review methodological innovations). We also offer interactive workshops
on science communication and career management.
For more information and registration please visit www.ru.nl/
dondersdiscussions. We warmly invite all participants to submit a poster
abstract. The deadline is September 16, but registration may close earlier
if the maximum number of participants has been reached. The registration
fee is €45.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to e-mail us on discussions2013@
donders.ru.nl. For the latest updates and special offers, join us on
facebook (facebook.com/dondersdiscussions2013) or twitter (discussions2013).
We look forward to seeing you in Nijmegen!
The Donders Discussions committee 2013
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*From: *"Elaine Tham" <ekht500(a)york.ac.uk>
*To: *"I. (Iske) Bakker" <i.bakker(a)pwo.ru.nl>
*Sent: *Wednesday, 24 July, 2013 5:01:30 PM
*Subject: *Re: Donders Abstract
Hi Iske,
I have received the posters and have put them out.
If you have a draft generic email advert, you can forward it to me and I'll
send it around my department.
Cheers
Elaine
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> Elaine Tham
> Room C224, Department of Psychology
> University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
> Email: ekht500(a)york.ac.uk
> Webpage: http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/postgrads/ekht500/
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Elaine Tham
Room C224, Department of Psychology
University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
Email: ekht500(a)york.ac.uk
Webpage: http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/postgrads/ekht500/
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Iske Bakker
PhD student
Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University Nijmegen
visiting: Kapittelweg 29, 6525EN Nijmegen, office 0.90
tel: 024-3610887
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Elaine Tham
Room C224, Department of Psychology
University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
Email: ekht500(a)york.ac.uk
Webpage: http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/postgrads/ekht500/
FYI
The following ad-hoc seminar will take place this afternoon. It is being
given by a collegaue of mine who is interested in non-invasive imaging
of immune systems. The seminar though is purely about immunity
Gary
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AD HOC INFECTION AND IMMUNITY SEMINAR
Wednesday 24 July, 4.00pm
Q014, Centre for Immunology and Infection
Professor Matthew Collin
University of Newcastle
"Human dendtiric cell homeostasis in vivo"
Abstract:
Over the last two decades, the study of human dendritic cells (DCs) has
been driven by in vitro monocyte-derived models. Monocyte-derived DCs
are competent antigen-presenting cells but do they really represent
anything found in vivo? From the description of new subsets of primary
human DCs, we have begun to understand more about the functional
specialisation and homeostasis of human DCs in vivo. Haematopoietic
stem cell transplantation highlights the differences between DCs and
macrophages in turnover and immune function and provides insights into
the induction of graft versus host responses. We have then turned to
genetics and immunodeficiency to probe the homeostasis of DCs in
unperturbed states. Many genetic disorders of innate and adaptive
immunity are known but until recently, defined examples of DC deficiency
had not been described in humans. We have developed simple tools to
screen immunodeficient patients for DC deficiency and have identified a
number of novel disorders, including IRF8 and GATA-2 mutation.
Homozygous IRF8 (K108E) mutation leads to DC and monocyte deficiency
with myeloproliferation. Heterozygous loss of GATA-2 function causes a
failure of mononuclear cell development known as DC, monocyte, B and NK
lymphoid (DCML) deficiency, associated with attrition of multi-lymphoid
and granulocyte macrophage progenitors and elevated Flt-3 ligand.
Examination of pedigrees with inherited GATA-2 mutation reveals
individuals carrying mutant alleles that remain unaffected for several
decades, indicating that DC and other mononuclear cells are intact at
birth, and that immunity is not impaired until later in life. In this
setting, normal immunoglobulin titres and memory T cell function
preserve secondary immune responses long after DC function has declined.
GATA-2 deficiency thus provides insights into human DC function and
immunological memory in vivo.
Bio:
Matthew Collin is Professor of Haematology at Newcastle University and
Director of Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation at the Northern
Centre for Cancer Care at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. He
graduated with an MD/PhD from Oxford University in 1995 completing a PhD
on HIV infection of macrophages in the lab of Siamon Gordon. He
received funding from Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research (UK) as a
Clinician Scientist and Bennett Fellow and completed post-doctoral work
in the labs of Derek Hart and Miriam Merad.
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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
Funded PhD studenships available at Roehampton University, UK (full
details below - two positions with specific imaging components).
Please note the closing date is this Friday (19th July).
The Department of Psychology intends to award four 3-year research
bursaries to start on 1st October 2013. £15,726 per annum is payable to
support full-time PhD research studies and Home/EU tuition fees are paid
by the Department.
The Department has excellent research facilities including spacious
laboratories and observation spaces equipped with up-to-date facilities
including video cameras and video editing facilities; eye tracking
equipment; software for running psychological experiments and excellent
psychophysiology resources including EEG and (f)MRI.
We are interested in receiving applications on the following topics
(with the following potential supervisors):
Exploring risk factors for depression and stimulation-induced
neuroplasticity using multimodal imaging techniques. (Dr Ray Norbury)
Modulation of attentional biases using brain stimulation and cognitive
training. (Dr Jon Silas)
Recollection and familiarity in normal and brain-damaged adults. (Dr Kaz
Brandt)
Speech/auditory processing, sensory abnormalities or heterogeneity in
autism spectrum disorders using quantitative methods. (Dr Jen Mayer)
The relationship between consumer culture values (materialism and body
image), well-being and academic motivation in young people: Links with
identity. (Dr Mark Wright)
The organization of human social interaction in work-place and/or
multimodal settings (combining Conversation Analysis and quantitative
methods). (Dr John Rae)
Machine learning techniques for the analysis of functional imaging data
from word meaning tasks. (Dr Joe Levy)
Outstanding candidates wishing to conduct research on topics in other
areas of our current research are also welcome to apply.
Details of academic staff and their research interests can be found
through the Staff and Research links on the departmental website:
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/psychology/
Informal enquiries can be made to relevant members of staff or to
relevant Research Centre Directors. Applicants are encouraged to contact
potential supervisors.
For more details or to apply follow:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGV878/four-phd-departmental-research-studentship…
*WHAT**:* Four three-year funded *Ph.D. positions in Cognitive, Social
and Affective Neuroscience (CoSAN)* program
(http://w3.uniroma1.it/cosan/_)_____
*APPLICATION DEADLINE**:* 29/07/2013 11:59 am CET____
*HOW TO APPLY**:* See http://w3.uniroma1.it/cosan/____
*WHERE**:* Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome
http://dippsi.psi.uniroma1.it <http://dippsi.psi.uniroma1.it/> and
IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Rome http://www.hsantalucia.it
<http://www.hsantalucia.it/>____
*STARTING DATE**:* 1st November 2013____
*SUPERVISOR**:* Prof. Salvatore Maria Aglioti, Director of the Social
and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome
http://w3.uniroma1.it/scnl/____
*STIPEND**:* Euro 13.638,47 per year. It includes I.N.P.S. - National
Insurance Contributions which fellowship recipients are required to pay.
The amount of the scholarship can be increased by 50% for research
periods spent abroad, previously authorized by the Ph.D. Coordinator.
/Possible increases of the standard stipend are possible depending on
the experience and expertise of the applicant/.
*RESEARCH TOPICS**: *Neural correlates of cognitive, social and
affective functions including: empathy, intention, action and emotion
understanding, joint attention, joint action, cooperative and
competitive behavior, ingroup and outgroup processing, Self-Other
distinction. Research studies involve neurotypical participants,
participants with damage to the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal
cord), and participants with Autism Spectrum Conditions.____
*RESEARCH TECHNIQUES: *Electroencephalography (EEG), including: Visual
evoked potentials (VEP), Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP) and Laser
Evoked Potentials (LEP), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS),
transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), infrared Eye-tracking
and Motion-tracking, Thermal Imaging, Lesion Mapping analysis, CAVE
-Virtual Reality, BCI for controlling artificial agents, fRMI.
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Vanda Viola
Ph.D. student in Cognitive Social and Affective Neuroscience.
Department of Psychology.
University of Rome "La Sapienza".
Via dei Marsi 78 - 00185 - Roma.
Phone: (+39) 06-49917635. Fax: (+39) 06-49917635.
e-mail: Vanda.Viola(a)uniroma1.it <mailto:Vanda.Viola@uniroma1.it>
Website:http://w3.uniroma1.it/scnl/index.php/vanda-viola/