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Fwd: Postdoctoral position and PhD Studentship in University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
by Gary Green 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

Please forward to colleagues and students who could be interested, Thank you! Best regards, Tiina Parviainen *** 2-Year Postdoctoral position and 3-year PhD Studentship Project: Effects of physical activity on brain structure and function Applications are invited for a 2-year full-time postdoctoral position and 3-year PhD studentship at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Brain Research (CIBR), Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Psychology University of Jyvaskyla, Finland. The posts are related to a research project studying the effects of physical activity and fitness on brain and the prerequisites of learning. The project is part of a larger consortium, funded by Academy of Finland, with main sites of research in University of Jyvaskyla (Centre for Interdisciplinary Brain Research, Department of Biology of Physical Activity) and LIKES (Research Centre for Sport and Health Sciences), Jyvaskyla, Finland. The research team consists of about 20 researchers studying the link between physical activity and learning at different levels. University of Jyvaskyla is internationally well known for its research in the field of sport biology, and the newly established Centre for Interdisciplinary Brain Research will combine advanced neuroimaging methods to this domain. We offer a highly interdisciplinary research environment, utilizing existing large cohort studies in Finland. Our national and international collaborative network combines expertise from neuroimaging, psychology, cell-biology, animal neurophysiology and epidemiology. The neuroimaging (MRI and MEG measurements) will be done in collaboration with MEG Core/AMI Centre, Aalto NeuroImaging, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland. The postdoctoral scientist will be responsible for the MRI data, and is expected to have a strong background in MRI data analysis and a Doctoral degree in a related field. Familiarity with cognitive neuroscience questions, especially attention and executive functions, is appreciated. The PhD student will focus on MEG data, and should have a master’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. related e.g. to neuroscience, psychology, sport biology, signal processing, engineering). Experience in MEG and/or EEG is an asset, but not necessary. Familiarity with signal processing environments (e.g. matlab, python) is appreciated for both posts. Applications are accepted until 1st April or until the position is filled. The starting date is negotiable. The application should include: 1) Motivation letter 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Numbered list of publications 4) Short statement of research interests 5) Contact information for two referees. Feel free to email for any further inquiries. For more information and to submit an application, contact Dr Tiina Parviainen (tiina.m.parviainen(a)jyu.fi <mailto:tiina.m.parviainen@jyu.fi>) -- Dr Tiina Parviainen Research Director Centre for Interdisciplinary Brain Research Department of Psychology University of Jyväskylä P.O. Box 35 FIN-40014 University of Jyväskylä Finland mobile. +358 (0) 40 805 3533 tiina.m.parviainen(a)jyu.fi <mailto:tiina.m.parviainen@jyu.fi>

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MEG research group meeting
by Markus van Ackeren 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear all, The first MEG research group meeting after the break will be next Thursday (06-02), at 12.00 pm in B204 (Department of Psychology). Giovanna Mollo will talk about: 'Identifying objects at different levels of specificity: Effects on cortical dynamics in hub and spokes'. Hopefully see you all on Thursday. Best, Markus ----------------------------------------- Markus J. van Ackeren PhD Student Department of Psychology University of York YO10 5DD, UK Email: mjva500(a)york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

Dear Users Today (4-5 pm in YNiC) Garreth Prendergast will be giving his "farewell seminar". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available in YNiC after the talk. 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: Postdoc: Neuroimaging
by Gary Green 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 45 specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harboring excellent research and education provide patient care at the highest medical level with approximately 10.000 employees. The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich offers: Postdoc: Neuroimaging (m/f) RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The postdoc will work on disease crossing mechanisms of neurodegeneration and cognitive decline using multimodal MRI data acquired through prospective longitudinal studies. Our protocols include repeat structural and functional MRI together with amyloid PET and detailed cognitive testing. The study is funded by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and embedded in an ambitious imaging program on disease crossing mechanisms. The postdoc will work in a highly dynamic neuroimaging team and is encouraged to bring in own research ideas. REQUIREMENTS: The candidate should hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in relevant disciplines (informatics, engineering, mathematics, neuroscience), should be familiar with state of the art structural and functional imaging techniques as documented by relevant publications. Solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. An enthusiastic, independent work style will provide a good fit for our team. OFFER: We offer an excellent multidisciplinary environment with expertise in neuroimaging, neuropsychology, bioinformatics, epidemiology and state of the art multimodal neuroimaging equipment (3T MRI, high-density fMRI compatible EEG, molecular PET, IT infrastructure). The research team is embedded in the Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology, which is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. The research fellow will draw on a comprehensive database and technical support to facilitate efficient work conditions. He/she will work in a young and highly productive team at the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research. The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) (http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html), Germany, and its hospitals figure among Germany’s premier and internationally competitive biomedical research sites and are funded by the government’s Excellence Initiative. Salary is according to TV-L. The position is limited for two years, with a possible extension. Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs can not be refunded. HOW TO APPLY: Your application - preferably in electronic form - with the usual documents indicating the earliest possible starting date should be directed to: Klinikum der Universität München, Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research Prof. Dr. Martin Dichgans Marchioninistr. 15 81377 Munich | Germany Send application by email to: Mrs. Lilo Thomas E-Mail: isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Post MEG Oxford
by Gary Green 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the Oxford Centre for Human Brain Activity (OHBA), University of Oxford. This incorporates a lead role in carrying out and analysing magnetoencephalography (MEG) studies, and is funded for 2 years. For more details see: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… <https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs…>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Position in Neuroimaging of Eating Disorders
by Gary Green 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

The Eating Disorder Section of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of Technology, Germany (Prof. Stefan Ehrlich) invites applications for a postdoc position (full time) in neuroimaging of eating disorders with a focus on computational neuroscience and in close collaboration with the Collaborative Research Centre 940 "Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions" http://www.sfb940.de/. Our international and multidisciplinary group conducts basic research in neuroscience at the inter-face to clinical applications. We focus on cognitive control, reward system and the processing of positive and negative emotions in patients with anorexia nervosa. Some of our projects are part of the aforementioned Collaborative Research Centre (CRC, Steering Committee: Profs. T. Goschke, C. Kirschbaum, M. Smolka, A. Strobel, H.-U. Wittchen). Postdoctoral Research Position (f/m) in Neuroimaging of Eating Disorders To further strengthen our lab, we are seeking for a postdoc with some experience in Computational Neuroscience, e.g. model-based analysis of behavioral and MRI data, decoding or machine learning. Responsibilities will also include the coordination of our ongoing clinical research study and the acquisition, preprocessing and analysis of a range of behavioral and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. Together with a doctoral student new functional MRI paradigms need to be programmed and implemented. Imaging sessions will take place on the Neuroimaging Center's 3T Siemens TIM-Trio scanner. We routinely collect high-quality structural, diffusion, and functional MRI data. A variety of additional information is also being collected, including neuropsychological and psychiatric scales, physiological (SCR, eye tracking) and endocrinological markers. Summarizing results and writing research articles will be another central aspect of the work. The successful applicant will work in a team of young investigators and also start to supervise doctoral students, interns and medical students working in the project. Thanks to the CRC the applicant will have ample opportunity to work with peers and senior scientists in similar project in the Medical School and the Psychology Department. In addition, the position offers the possibility for further scientific qualification (i.e. Habilitation). Requirements: • Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in any scientific field of study with a strong quantitative background, e.g. mathematics, informatics, statistics, computational neuroscience, biomedical or electrical engineering (with additional qualifications or experience in computational neuroscience a PhD, MD or comparable degree in a relevant field such as psychology, biology, biomedicine, medicine, biophysics or physics may also be sufficient). • Expertise in computational modeling of behavioral and/or imaging data (e.g., Bayesian inference methods and statistics, hidden Markov modeling, machine learning, reinforcement and temporal difference learning or connectivity analyses) • Experience in computer programming (Linux/Unix shell scripting, Python and/or MATLAB) • Some exposure to cognitive and emotional neurosciences • Participation in research activities within the past years • Publications in peer-reviewed journals • Strong organizational skills • Command of some basic German The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians, will receive further training and train doctoral students (informally). The Salary will be consistent with levels in accordance with the German Research Foundation (100% TV-L: E 13). Compensation includes health insurance and vacation time. The position is available for a start date as soon as January 20th 2014 (to be confirmed). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position is guaranteed for two to three years with the possibility of renewal after positive evaluation. The funding has been granted for 5 years. To apply you can use our online portal (http://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/bildung-und-karriere/stellenangebote/wiss…). The application should include a cover letter detailing professional objectives and interests, CV (with grades and language skills), and the names and email addresses of two references. The application can be written in German or English. The position is open to qualified international applicants. Please refer to our homepage: http://www.kjp-dresden.de/en/content/eating-disorders, http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/fakultaet_mathematik_und_na…, http://www.kjp-dresden.de/en/content/schizophreniaand http://www.kjp-dresden.de/de/basic-page/publikationsliste-prof-dr-s-ehrlich… more detailed information. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Dipl.-Inf. Daniel Geisler Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Bereich Angewandte Entwicklungsneurowissenschaften Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und -psychotherapie Fon +49 (0)351 458-7071 Fax +49 (0)351 458-7206 Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts des Freistaates Sachsen Fetscherstraße 74 (Haus 25, Raum 232), 01307 Dresden http://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de <http://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/> Vorstand: Prof. Dr. med. D. M. Albrecht (Sprecher), Wilfried E. B. Winzer Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates: Prof. Dr. med. Peter C. Scriba USt.-IDNr.: DE 140 135 217, St.-Nr.: 201 145 00020

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YNiC seminar (Wednesday 29th Jan)
by rem 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Dear Users This *Wednesday* (29th January, 4-5 pm in YNiC) Garreth Prendergast will be giving his "farewell seminar". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available in YNiC after the talk. 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:Data Manager, at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (UCL)...
by Gary Green 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

Dear all, A Data Manager position is available in the Language group at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, UCL, under the supervision of Professor Cathy Price. If you need more details, please see below or click on the following link: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIA093/data-manager/ Thank you, Mohamed Data Manager *Institute of Neurology* -Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging *Queen Square* Applications are invited for a Data Manager in the Language group at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, UCL Institute of Neurology, under the supervision of Professor Cathy Price. The overall aim of the group is to create a clinical tool that will predict language outcome and recovery after stroke [http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ploras], and involves the integration of four types of data: structural MRI, functional MRI, demographic information and behavioural (primarily language) assessments. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing data collection and its management. Initially, this will involve managing the completion of a bespoke relational database holding core participant and behavioural data. The post holder will also be responsible for advising on formats for initial data collection, organizing and maintaining data, extracting data for analysis and prediction purposes and supervising all those using the database. Applicants should have a BSc in Neuroscience or a related topic with a good understanding of statistics. Experience setting up and managing large complex datasets with multiple users is essential, as are excellent IT skills and exceptionally good oral and written communication skills in English. Experience with neuroimaging data is desirable. The post is funded by the Wellcome Trust, and is available immediately for one year in the first instance. *Starting salary on UCL Grade 6b in the range £32,699 - £39,523 pa including London Allowance.* You should apply for this post through UCL’s online recruitment, www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs>, where you can download a full job description and person specification using *ref: 1394958*. For queries relating to the application process, please contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, UCL Institute of Neurology, 23 Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG (email: ion.hradmin(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk> ) Informal enquiries welcome to Professor Cathy Price (email: c.j.price(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:c.j.price@ucl.ac.uk>).** *Closing date: 16 February 2014* /UCL Taking Action for Equality /

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Fwd: PRNI second call for papers
by Gary Green 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

might be of interest for some of you --------------- Gary Green SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS ** apologies for cross posting ** 4th International Workshop on Pattern Recognition in NeuroImaging (PRNI 2014) June 4-6 2014, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Tübingen, Germany Website: http://www.prni.org Multivariate analysis of neuroimaging data has gained ground very rapidly in the community over the past few years, leading to impressive results in cognitive and clinical neuroscience. Pattern recognition and machine learning conferences regularly feature a neuroimaging workshop, while neuroscientific meetings dedicate sessions to new approaches to neural data analysis. Thus, a rich two-way flow has been established between disciplines. It is the goal of the 4th International Workshop on Pattern Recognition in NeuroImaging to continue facilitating exchange of ideas between scientific communities, with a particular interest in new approaches to the interpretation of neural data driven by new developments in pattern recognition and machine learning. IMPORTANT DATES Paper submission deadline: 7th of March, 2014 **submission website is now open** Acceptance notification: 4th of April, 2014 Workshop: June 4-6, 2014 TOPICS OF INTEREST PRNI welcomes original papers on multivariate analysis of neuroimaging data, using invasive and non-invasive imaging modalities, including but not limited to the following topics: * Learning from neuroimaging data - Classification algorithms for brain-state decoding - Optimisation and regularisation - Bayesian analysis of neuroimaging data - Connectivity and causal inference - Combination of different data modalities - Efficient algorithms for large-scale data analysis * Interpretability of models and results - High-dimensional data visualisation - Multivariate and multiple hypothesis testing - Summarisation/presentation of inference results * Applications - Disease diagnosis and prognosis - Real-time decoding of brain states - Analysis of resting-state and task-based data KEYNOTE SPEAKERS John-Dylan Haynes Klaus-Robert Müller Russ Poldrack SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Authors should prepare full papers with a maximum length of 4 pages (double-column, IEEE style, PDF) for review. Reviews will be double-blind, i.e. submissions have to be anonymized. PROCEEDINGS Proceedings will be published by Conference Publishing Services in electronic format. They will be submitted for inclusion in IEEExplore and IEEE CS Digital Library online repositories, and submitted for indexing in IET INSPEC, EI Compendex (Elsevier), Thomson ISI, and others. BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD A small number of papers will be selected for the Best Student Paper Award. To be eligible the paper’s first author must be a student,and the student must agree to present the paper at the workshop. Awardees will receive a travel allowance. VENUE The workshop will be held on the campus of the Max Planck Institute in Tübingen, Germany. Tübingen is a picturesque medieval university town, and can easily be reached by public transportation from Stuttgart airport (STR). Accommodation is available on or close to campus. A pre-conference barbecue will be held on June 3, 2014. ORGANIZATION General Chair: Moritz Grosse-Wentrup (MPI for Intelligent Systems, Tübingen, Germany) Program Chairs: Marcel van Gerven (Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Netherlands) & Nikolaos Koutsouleris (LMU Munich, Germany) Steering committee: Jonas Richiardi, Dimitri Van De Ville, Seong-Whan Lee, Yuki Kamitani, Janaina Mourao- Miranda, Christos Davatsikos, Gaël Varoquaux ENDORSEMENTS PRNI 2014 is an official satellite meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping and an endorsed event of the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention Society. -- Dr.-Ing. Moritz Grosse-Wentrup Group leader (W2) Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems Dept. Schölkopf Spemannstraße 38 72076 Tübingen Telephone: +49-7071-601-547 moritzgw(a)tuebingen.mpg.de http://brain-computer-interfaces.net

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Fwd:PhD student position in Medical Image Analysis - Linköping University
by Gary Green 23 Jan '14

23 Jan '14

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (IMT), in collaboration with The Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV) at Linköping University (Sweden) are offering a fully funded PhD student position in medical image analysis. *** Research Environment IMT and CMIV at Linköping University (Sweden) have a long tradition in the development of image analysis tools for medical images and their validation through clinical studies. IMT and CMIV are renowned for their state-of-the-art methods for CT image reconstruction, multidimensional image filtering, multimodal registration, and advanced scientific visualization of medical images. CMIV has its own premises with state-of-the-art medical imaging and visualization equipment at Linköping University Hospital. http://www.liu.se/cmiv?l=en&sc=true <http://www.liu.se/cmiv?l=en&sc=true,> http://www.imt.liu.se/en/ *** Project The PhD student will develop new tensorial techniques that can be applied to analysis of images acquired through different Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography imaging protocols with applications to the human circulatory, skeletal and nervous systems. *** Profile Applicants must hold a higher education degree at Master’s level, or having completed course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits, including a minimum of 60 ECTS credits at Master’s level, or having acquired the equivalent skills and knowledge, abroad or domestically. A strong background in mathematics is required for this position. Highly motivated individuals with degrees in mathematics, physics, computer science or engineering are especially encouraged to apply. *** Position The funds will cover the salary of the PhD student for 4 years. The starting salary will be based on locally agreed salary scales. *** More information and application More information and the application procedure can be found in the following link: http://www.liu.se/en/job/show.html?5402 Applications must be submitted no later than the 28th of February 2014. For more information, please contact Rodrigo Moreno rodrigo.moreno(a)liu.se (+46-(0)10-10 38986) ----------------------------------------- Rodrigo Moreno, Ph.D. Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at CMIV / IMH Linköping University, Campus US, CMIV SE-581 85, Linköping, Sweden Tel.: +46-(0)10-10 38986 E-mail: rodrigo.moreno(a)liu.se Web: http://www.imh.liu.se/radiologiska-vetenskaper/medarbetarna/rodrigo-moreno?…

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