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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position (funded for 3+ years), ECoG-Based Neurophysiology/Systems Neuroscience

by Gary Green

*Overview* The successful candidate will be part of the Schalk lab (www.schalklab.org <http://www.schalklab.org>) at the Wadsworth Center in Albany, New York. The research will be focused on the development and testing of new theories of information routing in the brain using high-resolution electrocorticography (ECoG) in humans. A critical aspect of this research will be the development of new algorithmic methods to establish anatomical or functional network topologies from ECoG signals. The incumbent will be expected to be involved in all aspects of this research, which includes experimental design, ECoG data collection with our collaborators at Albany Medical College, method development, signal analysis and interpretation, manuscript preparation, and grant development. The candidate will also have the exciting opportunity to participate in our newly funded Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies (www.neurotechcenter.org <http://www.neurotechcenter.org>), which is the only NIH-funded neurotechnology center in the United States. *The Wadsworth Center* The Schalk research lab at the Wadsworth Center is widely recognized for its basic neuroscience and translational neurotechnology research. The Wadsworth Center has been named one of the "Best Places to Work for Postdocs" and one of the "Best Places to Work in Academia" by The Scientist magazine. Cost of living in Albany is relatively low, and there is easy access to some of the most exciting metropolitan areas in North America, including New York City, Boston and Montreal, as well as to a large variety of tourist attractions such as Niagara Falls. *Required Expertise* We are seeking candidates with substantial experience in different areas of neuroscience and engineering. With respect to neuroscience, we expect the candidate to be intimately familiar with EEG/MEG/ECoG neurophysiology, in particular oscillatory dynamics and population-level activity, and to have a strong interest in current theories of cortical processing, such as communication-through-coherence, gating-by-inhibition, and predictive coding. With respect to engineering, we expect the candidate to have a solid background in signal processing, in particular time series/spectral analysis, classification, and advanced statistics/machine learning, as well as excellent programming expertise in Matlab. We will not consider candidates without a strong background in both of these areas of science and engineering. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with C++, have an intense interest in multidisciplinary work, and an impeccable work ethic and problem solving and communication skills. We collaborate intensively, both within our group and with a number of outstanding external collaborators. Hence, the most compatible candidates will embrace the multidisciplinary, fast-paced, and collaborative nature of our work. Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of background and goals, and two reference letters to Dr. Gerwin Schalk (http://www.schalklab.org/people/lab-director) at gerwin.schalk(a)health.ny.gov <mailto:gerwin.schalk@health.ny.gov>. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

10 years, 5 months

Fwd: Junior PI at Donders Institute/Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics

by Gary Green

*Junior PI 'Neuroanatomy' of Language' in Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in Interaction' (1 FTE)* *Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging**and Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics* *Maximum salary: € 5,070 gross/month* *Vacancy number: 30.09.14* *Application deadline: 1 February 2015* *Responsibilities** *The NWO Gravitation consortium 'Language in Interaction' invites applications for a junior PI position. We are looking for a highly motivated, creative and talented researcher who is able to establish a junior PI group on 'the neuroanatomy of language'. The junior PI and his/her group will enrich a unique consortium of researchers that aims to unravel the neurocognitive mechanisms of language at multiple levels. The goal is to understand both the universality and the variability of the human language faculty from genes to behaviour. You will be given the opportunity to establish your own independent research group, and you will have free access to the Donders Institute's scanning facilities. You will be expected to conduct research in one or more research areas relevant to the position applied for. Supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD projects will be part of your responsibilities. Administrative duties will include local and/or national and international committee memberships. You will be provided with budgetary resources for a PhD candidate or technician, materials and consumables. *Work environment* The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language sciences. The research consortium 'Language in Interaction', sponsored by a large grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific research (NWO) brings together many of the excellent research groups in the Netherlands with a research programme on the foundations of language. The consortium includes representatives from seven universities and one research institute in the Netherlands. These are Radboud University (RU), University of Amsterdam (UvA), University of Maastricht (UM), Leiden University (LU), Utrecht University (UU), Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), Tilburg University (TiU), and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (MPI). Excellence in the domain of language and related relevant fields of cognition is combined with state-of-the-art research facilities and a research team with ample experience in complex research methods and utilization. This consortium achieves both quality and critical mass for studying human language at a scale not easily found anywhere else in the world. The position will be embedded in the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at Radboud University and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. Both institutes conduct research in an international setting. English is the lingua franca. *What we expect from you* You should have in-depth expertise in the application of advanced MR techniques (diffusion weighted imaging, cortical thickness imaging, resting state measurement, voxel based morphometry, etc.) to the study of the 'language networks' in the brain. You should also have a solid neuroanatomical knowledge. The selection criteria include: - a PhD degree in any relevant field; - an interest in and focus on the language system; - relevant structural imaging expertise; - solid neuroanatomical knowledge; - strong motivation; - leadership potential and experience with successfully applying for external funding; - an excellent scientific track record; - excellent organizational and communicative skills; - excellent skills in written and spoken English. *What we have to offer* We offer you: - employment: 1,0 fte; - a maximum gross monthly salary of € 5,070 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 12); - in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus; - the starting salary depends on qualifications and experience; - initial appointment is intended for a period of 48 months, but may have to be adapted in accordance with future changes in Dutch labour law; - after four years, there will be good prospects for continuation and tenure if your performance is evaluated positively. The evaluation will be based on a set of objective criteria specified by the Board of the Language in Interaction consortium and the institutes offering the Junior PI position; - budget for a PhD position as a start-up for your research group; - the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of Dutch Universities will be applicable; - you will be classified as Researcher Level 2 ('Onderzoeker 2') in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO); - the Dutch universities and institutes involved have a number of regulations in place that enable employees to create a good work-life balance. Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions <http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden>? *Other Information* The two institutes involved are equal opportunity employers, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and as such encourage applications from women and minorities. *Would you like to know more?* Further information on: Language in Interaction Consortium <http://www.languageininteraction.nl/> Further information on: Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour <http://www.ru.nl/donders/> Further information on: Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics <http://www.mpi.nl/> Prof. dr. David Norris, director of the Donders Institute Brain, Cognition and Behaviour Telephone: +31 24 3610649 E-mail: d.norris(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:d.norris@donders.ru.nl> Prof. dr. Peter Hagoort, project leader Language in Interaction Telephone: +31 24 3610648, +31 24 3521301 E-mail: p.hagoort(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:p.hagoort@donders.ru.nl> *Applications** *Are you interested? Please include with your application a motivation letter (attn. of Prof. P. Hagoort), CV and any required attachments. You should upload these documents using 'Apply directly <http://www.ru.nl/applyonline?recid=542473&tk=uk>'. Applications should include and be limited to: - a cover letter; - a curriculum vitae; - a research statement; - a list of publications; - the names of at least two persons who can provide references. For more information on the application procedure: +31 24 3611173. -- Prof. dr. Ole Jensen http://www.neuosc.com

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