*From:* visionlist-bounces(a)visionscience.com [mailto:
visionlist-bounces(a)visionscience.com] *On Behalf Of *Julie Harris
*Sent:* 26 November 2014 15:35
*To:* visionlist(a)visionscience.com
*Subject:* [visionlist] Vision PhD studentships: University of St. Andrews
The BBSRC EastBIO consortium is advertising 3 PhD studentships at St.
Andrews in the area of vision:
Title: Neural Correlates of Human Motion Processing
Supervisors: Justin Ales and Julie Harris
Link:
http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/neural-correlates-human-motion-processing
Title: Brain processes and mechanisms underlying the human 3D experience
Supervisors: Dhanraj Vishwanath and Justin Ales
link:
http://pexlab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/phd-studentship-available-bbsrc-eastbio/
Title: Visual processing of motion in healthy ageing
Supervisors: Julie Harris and Karin Pilz (Univ. Aberdeen)
link:
http://julieharrislab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2014/11/21/phd-studentship-2015/
For more information contact individual supervisors:
Justin Ales: jma23(a)st-andrews.ac.uk
Julie Harris: jh81(a)st-andrews.ac.uk
Dhanraj Vishwanath: dv10(a)st-andrews.ac.uk
Further details of our work can be found on the group website:
http://vislab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/
Julie Harris
Prof. Julie M. Harris
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
University of St Andrews
South St.
St. Andrews
KY16 9JP
Tel +44-1334-462061
Fax +44-1334-463042
Web: http://julieharrislab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/
The University of St. Andrews is a charity
registered in Scotland: SC012532.
*From:* visionlist-bounces(a)visionscience.com [mailto:
visionlist-bounces(a)visionscience.com] *On Behalf Of *Valérie Goffaux
*Sent:* 27 November 2014 10:51
*To:* 'visionlist(a)visionscience.com'
*Cc:* Valérie Goffaux
*Subject:* [visionlist] PhD position in Goffauxlab
Applications are invited for one PhD position (FTE: 1.0) in the lab of
Valérie Goffaux (www.goffauxlab.com) at the Université Catholique de
Louvain (UCL, Belgium).
Our lab relies on the use of psychophysical, electrophysiological (EEG),
and neuroimaging (fMRI) techniques to study how face information is
integrated in the human visual system over processing course.
Current research topics include: orientation selectivity of facial identity
and gaze processing, coarse-to-fine integration of visual information, and
contextual modulation in face perception;
A more detailed description of the PhD project can be found at
www.goffauxlab.com/index.html.
*Qualifications. *We will consider candidates with a MSC degree in
Cognitive Psychology, Neurosciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related
field.
In addition to a general interest in vision sciences, face perception, and
neuroimaging, the ideal candidate has skills in programming (e.g., Matlab)
and data analysis, a solid background in cognitive neuroscience, and a high
level of written and spoken English.
*To apply. *Please send a brief (max. 1,000 words) application letter
explaining your research interests, what you expect from a PhD experience,
and why you would like to study in the lab, your CV, and two recommendation
letters to valerie.goffaux(a)uclouvain.be before the 31st of January 2014.
*Appointment. *The position involves a temporary university appointment for
2 years, renewable for a maximum of two years.
*_______________________________*
Valérie Goffaux
www.goffauxlab.com
Chercheur Qualifié/Research Associate F.R.S.-FNRS
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Research Institute for Psychological Science (IPSY)
Institute of Neuroscience (IONS)
UC Louvain
Place Cardinal Mercier 10 box L3.05.01
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Tel.: 0032 10473877
Dear colleagues,
We are currently advertising a 3-year PhD project in Developmental
Psychopathology and Brain Imaging at the University of Birmingham (UK).
A number of competitive studentships are available to cover home/EU
tuition fees and a tax-free maintenance grant for 3 years (£13,863/ year
in 2014/15). International Students from outside the EU may apply, but
may be liable for the difference between UK/EU and International
(Overseas) tuition fees.
Application deadline is 30th January 2015.
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.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=58498
Thank you for your attention,
Stephane
Applications are invited for a PhD position for a highly motivated
student in the Department of Neurosciences at KU Leuven University. The
candidate will work with Koen Nelissen and Jan Jastorff on a project
investigating the neural basis of action recognition. The project
involves comparative functional and structural imaging of humans and
non-human primates in combination with behavioral and state-of-the-art
focal perturbation techniques. Candidates are expected to have a Masters
degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Computer Sciences
or related fields. Experience with functional MRI data
acquisitions/analysis and/or proficient programming skills (matlab) are
highly advantageous. Excellent communication skills in English (oral and
written) are essential.
We offer a PhD position in a stimulating research environment for an
initial period of 1 year, with an additional 3 year period upon positive
evaluation. Starting date is flexible, but preferably early 2015. Salary
is in accordance with Belgian regulations.
Interested candidates should send their CV, including the expected date
of availability, a short statement of research interests, and contact
information of 3 referees to koen.nelissen(a)med.kuleuven.be
<mailto:koen.nelissen@med.kuleuven.be> before Jan 31^st , 2015. For
further information, please contact Dr. Koen Nelissen or Dr. Jan
Jastorff (jan.jastorff(a)med.kuleuven.be
<mailto:jan.jastorff@med.kuleuven.be>).
______
Dr. Jan Jastorff
Research Group Neuro- and Psychophysiology
Research Group Psychiatry
O&N II Herestraat 49 -box 1021
3000 Leuven
jan.jastorff(a)med.kuleuven.be <mailto:jan.jastorff@med.kuleuven.be>
https://perswww.kuleuven.be/~u0051505/
Mayo Clinic, Department of Neurology and Department of Radiology
Multiple Sclerosis Imaging Research Program
Postdoctoral Fellowship – Advanced in Vivo and Ex Vivo Magnetic
Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Studies in MS and Other
Neuro-inflammatory Diseases
We seek a highly motivated individual who can join our laboratory as a
postdoctoral research fellow or as a research assistant at Mayo Clinic
in Rochester, Minnesota. The position involves clinical and experimental
research using MRI in studying cortical and white matter lesions, as
well as overall tissue loss and mechanisms of tissue damage in MS. Our
research activities are aimed at determining the relationship of
cortical and white matter lesions, the MRI and MRS characteristics of
different lesion types, their role in the pathogenesis of MS, and their
relationship with clinically relevant functional outcome measures as
well as measures of overall tissue loss. Our growing and externally
funded research program, which involves a combination of in vivo and ex
vivo imaging with currently existing and newly developed or locally
customized imaging techniques, has proven to be a valuable tool to
understand the pathology of CNS dysfunction in MS and related
conditions. With access to unique and extensively characterized patient
cohorts, and an infrastructure of 28 human MRI and 2 narrow-bore
experimental MRI systems on campus, access to several core facilities
and multiple collaborators, Mayo Clinic represents an ideal environment
for cutting edge MRI and MRS research of neuro-inflammatory diseases.
The successful applicant will be expected to lead and collaborate on
experiments in MRI and MRS analysis, but will also be involved in all
aspects of our studies, as well as project-related data management.
Specific responsibilities will include:
• Developing, modifying, executing image analysis protocols and scripted
processing pipelines in order to analyze MRI scans from 3 Tesla Siemens
and GE systems, as well as 7 and 16.4 Tesla narrow-bore Bruker systems.
• Participating in all aspects of MRI data analysis and data management.
• Develop and execute standalone projects using existing data, being in
charge of all aspects of such projects, with appropriate supervision.
• Participate in the development and optimization of new scanning
protocols, including the development of novel or customized pulse sequences.
• Preparing reports and documentation for review.
• Disseminating results as articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals
and at major national and international conferences and workshops.
• Mentoring junior staff associated with our research program.
Qualifications and skills required:
• A recent PhD in neuroscience, MRI physics, biochemistry, biomedical
engineering or related field.
• Strong publication record and excellent academic credentials.
• Interest and expertise in aspects of proton MRI and MRS, and in
advanced image analysis techniques.
• At least basic knowledge of brain anatomy and neuroscience.
• Substantial experience with scientific computing, including a strong
working knowledge of Linux, BASH scripting, programming in Python or
other high-level C++ based languages.
• Expertise in advanced image analysis software packages such as FSL,
FreeSurfer, Analyze, etc.
• Ability to work effectively unsupervised.
• Ability to work on collaborative projects with multiple investigators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Position Duration: Full-time, temporary, 1 year initial position,
renewable annually, contingent upon performance.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Application: Candidates should submit a cover letter with a brief
statement describing their research experience and interests and goals,
a full curriculum vitae, and the names of two individuals who would be
willing to provide a letter of recommendation (with their contact
information).
Inquiries and applications should be directed to Dr. Claudia Lucchinetti
(clucchinetti(a)mayo.edu)
Deadline: Open until filled.
PhD opportunity at the Department of Systems Neuroscience in Hamburg in
“Cognitive modulation of pain”
The Laboratory of Christian Büchel at the Department for Systems
Neuroscience Hamburg University is currently screening for a PhD
fellowship focused on the cognitive modulation of pain processing using
a combination of computational neuroscience and fMRI/EEG. The focus of
this positions is on (i) the investigation of the interplay between the
ascending and descending nociceptive system, (ii) the interplay of
motivational systems and pain in the context of decision making and
(iii) , employing state-of-the-art analyses of effective connectivity to
investigate aspects of predictive coding in pain processing. For an
overview see (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24656247).
Potential applicants will have a master or Diploma in Cognitive
Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Psychology, Computer Science, Physics,
Statistics or a related field. Mathematical and programming skills are
required. Experience in experimental design, analysis of fMRI data is a
plus. Duties will also include manuscript preparation, presentation of
findings at conferences and management of student research assistants.
Laboratory and Department resources include a research-dedicated 3T MR
scanner, concurrent fMRI/EEG setup, small animal 7T MR and an on-site
physics group. This PhD position will be part of the Department’s
graduate school “neurodapt”. Official lab language is English.
If you are interested, please send a curriculum vitae, a statement
describing research interests and relevant background to:
Christian Büchel, MD
Department of Systems Neuroscience, University Medical Center,
Hamburg-Eppendorf, buechel(a)uke.de
Dear all,
our Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme in systems neuroscience, aimed
at applicants from the physical sciences (physics, engineering,
mathematics, or computer science), is now accepting applications for
studentships starting in September 2015 (see below). Research areas
include Neuroinformatics, Computational Neuroscience, Neuroimaging
(fMRI, DTI, EEG, ECoG in rodents, non-human primates, and humans), Brain
Connectivity, Clinical Neuroscience, Behaviour and Evolution, and Brain
Dynamics (simulations and time series analysis). Strong interactions
between clinical, experimental, and computational researchers are a key
component of this programme (see, for example,
http://www.cando.ac.uk/ for a current research project).
On a separate note, we also offer a one-year master programme in
Neuroinformatics
(http://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/postgrad/taught/5199/ ) which is
now accepting applications. See http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk
<http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk/>/ for more information about the
research environment.
Best,
Marcus
*Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme 'Systems Neuroscience: From
Networks to Behaviour'*
Programme Directors: Prof. Stuart Baker, Prof. Tim Griffiths, and Dr
Marcus Kaiser
The Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University integrates more
than 100 principal investigators across medicine, psychology, computer
science, and engineering. Research in systems, cellular, computational,
and behavioural neuroscience. Laboratory facilities include auditory and
visual psychophysics; rodent, monkey, and human neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI,
PET); TMS; optical recording, multi-electrode neurophysiology, confocal
and fluorescence imaging, optogenetics, high-throughput computing and
e-science, artificial sensory-motor devices, clinical testing, and the
only brain bank for molecular changes in human brain development.
The Wellcome Trust's Four-year PhD Programmes are a flagship scheme
aimed at supporting the most promising students to undertake in-depth
postgraduate research training. The first year combines taught courses
with three laboratory rotations to broaden students' knowledge of the
subject area. At the end of the first year, students will make an
informed choice of their three-year PhD research project.
This programme is based at Newcastle University and is aimed to provide
specialised training for physical and computational scientists (e.g.
physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and computer science)
wishing to apply their skills to a research neuroscience career.
Eligibility/Person Specification: Applicants should have, or expect to
obtain, a 1st or 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a physical sciences,
engineering, mathematics or computing degree.
Value of the award: Support includes a stipend for 4 years (£20k/yr
tax-free), PhD registration fees at UK/EU student rate, research
expenses, general training funds and travel costs.
How to apply: You must apply through the University's online
postgraduate application form
(http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/list/IN076 ) inserting
the reference number IN076 and selecting 'Master of Research/Doctor of
Philosophy (Medical Sciences) - Neuroscience' as the programme of study.
Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement
required) and a covering letter, CV and (if English is not your first
language) a copy of your English language qualifications must be
attached. The covering letter must state the title of the studentship,
quote the reference number IN076 and state how your interests and
experience relate to the programme.
The deadline for receiving applications is 15 January 2015.
You should also send your covering letter and CV to Beckie Hedley,
Postgraduate Secretary, Institute of Neuroscience, Henry Wellcome
Building, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle
upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, or by email to ion-postgrad-enq(a)ncl.ac.uk
<mailto:ion-postgrad-enq@ncl.ac.uk> .
For more information, see http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/study/wellcome/
Best,
Marcus
--
Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D.
Associate Professor (Reader) in Neuroinformatics
School of Computing Science
Newcastle University
Claremont Tower
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Lab website:
http://www. <http://www.biological-networks.org/>dynamic-connectome.org
<http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/>
Neuroinformatics@Newcastle:
http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk <http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk/>/
Linköping University, Sweden, represented by the departments of
Electrical Engineering and Behavioral Science, in cooperation with
Oticon A/S, Denmark, represented by Eriksholm Research Centre, is
seeking to fill a vacant position of a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.
The position is supported by a grant from the Oticon Foundation with
support from the Linnaeus Excellence Centre CADICS at Linköping
University. This full-time position is available from 01.02.2015,
initially for 12 months, with a possibility for extension to 24 months.
Salary will be according to qualifications and experience. The main part
of the research work will be carried out at the department of Electrical
Engineering, division of Automatic Control, Linköping,
https://www.control.isy.liu.se/. The position includes close cooperation
with other research groups in Europe and in the US, and the industry.
*About the position*
We are seeking a Post Doc researcher with a fairly recent PhD, who
has excellent skills in machine learning and having an interest in
applied research. The application area of interest is audio data
combined with Electroencephalogram (EEG) data. The area of interest for
the position is EEG measures in relation to hearing impairment and
hearing aids.
Recent studies have shown that the EEG can be used as a brain-computer
interface (BCI) in several applications. EarEEG is a new possibility to
record EEG signals from the ear canal. This project aims at maturing
EarEEG BCI methods towards specified tasks.
Physiological measures of cognitive processing in users of
rehabilitative technology have the potential to reveal the user’s focus
of attention. This could be used to e.g. steer beamformers towards
sources of interest to help hard of hearing person to communicate in
difficult listening situations. During the first year of this
appointment, the Research Fellow will work on new models for attention
classification using an established EEG/audio data set. Machine learning
approaches may include e.g. principal component analysis (PCA),
independent component analysis (ICA), beamforming, common spatial
patterns (CSP), canonical correlation analysis (CCA), time-frequency
analysis, linear discriminant analysis (LDA), support vector machines
(SVM) and system identification methodologies.
Further in the project new data collected in a Horizon 2020 EU (COCOHA -
COgnitive COntrol of a Hearing Aid, project under start-up) may also be
used. The project may also involve implementation in an experimental
chipset. Extensive collaboration with groups working in related areas is
expected, with visits and stays in Denmark (Eriksholm Research Centre
and Danish Technical University, DTU) as well as in the US.
The objective for the projects is to build up world-leading expertise in
classification of attended sound objects using physical and
physiological data.
*
*
*Your background*
We are seeking candidates with a PhD degree (or equivalent research
experience) in machine learning, automatic control, signal processing or
a related discipline, who have an excellent research and publication
record. A strong interest in interdisciplinary and application-oriented
work, team-work, as well as good English language skills is required.
Apart from initiating cutting-edge research leading to journal
publications, the experienced researcher is expected to be a part of the
research group in the two Linnaeus Excellence centre CADICS (Department
of Electrical Engineering), as well as the Linnaeus excellence centre
HEAD (Department of Behavioral Science), both at Linköping University.
*Want to join Linköping University?*
If this opportunity appeals to you, then submit your application as soon
as possible (emails below) and no later than 1^st January, 2015. Please
be aware that we are holding interviews on a continuous basis, so do not
hesitate submitting your application. Please include the following
documents: Letter of motivation; CV; a list of publications; copies of
University diplomas and course transcripts; 2 -3 references (if possible).
If you would like to know more about the position or apply, you are
welcome to contact Professor Fredrik Gustafsson at
Fredrik.gustafsson(a)liu.se <mailto:Fredrik.gustafsson@liu.se>or Professor
Thomas Lunner at tlu(a)eriksholm.com <mailto:tlu@eriksholm.com>Phone: +45
4829 8918.
*/About Linköping University
/*Linköping University (in Swedish
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_language>: Linköpings universitet,
LiU) is a state university <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University> in
Linköping <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link%C3%B6ping>, Sweden
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden>. Linköping University was granted
full university status in 1975 and is now one of Sweden's larger
academic institutions. Education, research and PhD training are the
mission of four faculties: Arts and Sciences, Educational Sciences,
Health Sciences and the Institute of Technology. In order to facilitate
interdisciplinary work, there are 14 large departments combining
knowledge from several disciplines and often belonging under more than
one faculty. Linköping University emphasises dialogue with the
surrounding business sphere and the community at large, both in terms of
research and education. In 2013, Linköping University was home to 27,000
students and 4,000 employees.
University of Ulster
THE FACULTY OF LIFE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
The Faculty of Life and Health Sciences has a reputation for
internationally competitive research, for innovation in taught
programmes and for the quality of the students' educational experience.
Most importantly, our excellence in research informs our excellent
teaching. The Faculty believes that students and staff are more likely
to strive for excellence when they work in an environment where
knowledge and skills are generated, challenged, tested and applied as
well as being taught. There are 6,700 students (includingover 2,000
postgraduates) within the Faculty. All of the programmes on offer
represent areas where the most significant advances are taking place and
provide graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge base to follow
high-level professional career pathways in health services, industry,
research and government.
The Faculty wishes to make the following appointment at lecturer level.
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
*Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging Ref: 1436561/E*
Base: Jordanstown
The University wishes to an appoint innovative and ambitious individual
with integrity, energy and a passion for their work to contribute to
teaching on undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD programmes and to
contribute to the research profile of the School.
The salary scale for a lecturer position is £33,261 - £47,355.
*Closing date for receipt of applications is 5 December 2014.*
We prefer to issue and receive applications via our on-line recruitment
website at www.ulster.ac.uk/jobs** <http://www.ulster.ac.uk/jobs>**
Hard copy applications can be obtained by telephoning 028 7012 4072**
The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those
with disabilities.**
Appointment will be made on merit.
FACULTY OF HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES
School of Allied Health Sciences
*Lecturer in Medical Science (Anatomy & Physiology) - VC2020*
Full time, Permanent
Grade F: £32,277 - £35,256
DMU is internationally renowned for creativity and innovation. Our
life-changing research is central to our vision. We want outstanding
candidates to fill a number of posts with a lecturing and research focus
as part of our VC2020 Lectureship programme designed to build research
capacity towards REF 2020.
A dynamic, self-motivated individual is required to teach on the Medical
Science (BMedSci) programme in the School of Allied Health Sciences. You
will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of these
subjects through teaching, research and related professional academic
activity.
You should have a PhD in a relevant bioscience discipline and be
committed to the educational development of bioscience students and
future scientists and healthcare professionals. Interest/experience in
the anatomy and physiology of muscle and/or nervous tissue is essential,
and experience of laboratory practical sessions and e-Learning to
enhance teaching and learning is desirable.
This is an ideal opportunity if you are in the early stages of your
career as training and support will be offered.
*Please quote reference: 8690
Closing Date: 4 December 2014
Interview Date: w/c 5 January 2015*