Dear Users
This afternoon (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be 3 internal
project proposal presentations:
1) Mladen Sormaz
"Using MVPA to reveal patterns of neural response to facial expression
and identity in the human brain"
Models of face processing suggest that different face-selective regions
are sensitive to either facial expression or identity (Haxby et al.,
2000). In a previous study, we have shown that that patterns of
response to different facial expressions are related to the perceptual
similarity of images (Sormaz et al., 2014). We have also shown that
patterns of response to different facial identities are related to the
similarity of the images (Rice et al. 2014). The aim of the current
study is to directly compare the relative contributions of expression
and identity information to the responses in different regions across
the ventral visual pathway using a multiple regression method for
analysing patterns of fMRI data.
2) Mahiko Konishi
"Changing the mind: exploring how the brain shifts from external to
internal focus"
In brief, the study will focus on fMRI scanning participants while they
perform a computer task that we developed. The task consists of two
conditions that are very similar to each other but differ critically in
the way they control the on-task focus level of participants: the hard
condition requires constant focus on the task to be performed
successfully, while the easy condition can be conquered by focusing on
the task only in rare, cued moments, leaving the participants with the
option of daydreaming for the majority of time. These two conditions
alternate continuously in the paradigm, and transitions from one
condition to the other are cued. Critically, the analysis will focus on
these cued transition moments to see how the brain re-sets, and thus
shifts, from external to internal focus, and vice versa.
3) Florence Ruby
"Role of episodic and semantic processes in self-generated thought"
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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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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I am looking for a postdoc, preferably a neuropsychologist who has some
imaging experience and a strong affiliation with cognition (outside the
scanner) and psychosis. Excellent statistical skills are required. We
have a position for 1 years with the possibility to extend. our team
consists of me, one other post-doc and 7 PhD students. It will be your
responsibility to supervise the students with their protocols and
manuscripts as well as working on independent studies.
Iris Sommer, MD PhD
Professor of Psychiatry
Room A01.160 Psychiatry Department
University Medical Centre Utrecht
Heidelberglaan 100 Utrecht
The Netherlands
+31-887556365
i.sommer(a)umcutrecht.nl
www.stemmenpoliumcutrecht.nl <http://www.stemmenpoliumcutrecht.nl>
/Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Research Position in Mild Traumatic Brain
Injury and
/
/Posttraumatic Stress Disorder/
Memory Disorders Research Center and Translational Research Center for TBI
and Stress Disorders
The Boston University Memory Disorders Research Center and the
Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders are seeking
an advanced postdoctoral fellow with expertise in Magnetic Resonance
Imaging. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with
neuropsychologists and neuroscientists on a clinical research program
aimed at elucidating the neural and cognitive sequelae of posttraumatic
stress disorder and blast-induced traumatic brain injury in returning
Veterans, as well as cognitive and neural change subsequent to exercise
training.The candidate will receive advanced training in multi-modal
imaging (fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, volumetric and surface-based
analyses, ASL) and the use of cognitive and MRI outcome measures
subsequent to exercise intervention in Veterans with mTBI and PTSD. Dr.
Scott Hayes will be the primary mentor, and the fellow will also
collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Drs. Mieke
Verfaellie, David Salat, Daniel Forman, and Jasmeet Pannu Hayes.The
successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in cognitive
neuroscience, neuropsychology, biomedical engineering, or a closely
related field, and substantial experience in MRI data acquisition and
analysis. Candidate should have expertise working with MRI analysis
software such as AFNI, FSL, SPM, or FreeSurfer, as well as familiarity
with unix and Matlab.Experience interpreting neuropsychological and/or
exercise physiology data and previous work with clinical populations are
also desirable. The postdoctoral fellow will interact with several
research groups at VA Boston studying TBI and PTSD in returning
veterans. The candidate should have a keen interest in developing an
independent research career.
The starting date is flexible. A minimum two-year commitment is
required. Salary for highly qualified candidates may be up to $52,000.
U.S. citizenship is required for consideration.Potential applicants are
encouraged to *immediately* email a letter describing research interests
and experience and CV and should arrange to have three letters of
recommendation emailed to Dr. Scott Hayes at smhayes(a)bu.edu
<mailto:smhayes@bu.edu>
Lab website:www.bu.edu/brainlab <http://www.bu.edu/brainlab>
The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Scott M. Hayes, Ph.D.
Memory Disorders Research Center
Neuroimaging Research Center
VA Boston Healthcare System
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
Boston University School of Medicine
The Laboratory for Educational Neuroscience (brainLENS.org
<http://brainLENS.org>) at the University of California, San Francisco
USA is seeking 1 postdoctoral fellow for a minimum commitment of two
years. The lab focuses on cognitive and developmental neuroscience work;
(1) using neuroimaging measures in combination with cognitive,
behavioral, environmental and genetic measures to predict academic and
developmental outcomes in health and disease, (2) applying multivariate
classification and network approaches to multimodal neuroimaging,
behavioral and genetic data to understand developmental processes
primarily of learning and literacy, but also of motivation,
socio-emotional processing, and creativity, (3) development of novel
behavioral interventions to promote motivation & learning, and (4)
development of novel iPad applications to screen for future risk of
developing reading disabilities.
For the current position, we are seeking a researcher who will
contribute significantly to one or more ongoing projects: (1) analysis
and write-up of large scale (>1,000 scans) neuroimaging data on
developmental trajectories of brain networks; (2) examining familial
transmission patterns in brain networks by using a novel ‘human
cross-fostering intergenerational imaging design'; and (3) iPad
application development and validation.
The candidate must have a demonstrated history of productivity, and be
interested in theory-driven research. The candidate must also have
excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and writing
skills. A strong methodological background in computational
neuroscience, bioinformatics, imaging genetics, neuroimaging (e.g. fMRI,
M/EEG, MRS) or related fields and/or excellent programming skills is a
plus. MDs, PhDs, or equivalent are encouraged to apply. With the right
fit, individuals with a BSc and MSc will be considered. The position can
begin any time.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV. Please add
"[UCSF job]" and your full name in the Subject of the email. Qualified
candidates will be asked to have 3 letters of reference forwarded.
CONTACT
Fumiko Hoeft MD PhD, Roeland Hancock PhD
URL: brainlens.org <http://brainlens.org>
EMAIL: info(a)brainlens.org <mailto:info@brainlens.org>
TEL: +1-415-476-9861
The Center for Biomedical Imaging (CBI) at the Medical University of
South Carolina (MUSC) is offering one position for a two-year Research
Fellowship in neuroimaging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) to begin
immediately. The Fellow will join a highly collaborative,
multidisciplinary team of researchers dedicated to the development of
novel MRI biomarkers of AD through the course of disease, from
preclinical AD, mild cognitive impairment, to AD dementia.
The Fellow is expected to have prior experience conducting neuroimaging
research, as evidenced by publications, training, research
assistantships, or proficiency in image analysis software (e.g. FSL,
SPM) or related programming language (e.g. MATLAB, Linux). Most
importantly, he/she must have a career trajectory within the field of
AD, as demonstrated by prior clinical or research activities, and
current knowledge of leading research in biomarker development or
treatment of AD. Applicants with a doctoral degree in neuroscience,
clinical or experimental psychology, or the biomedical sciences are
encouraged to apply. This position is also suited to applicants with
medical degrees who are seeking a focused research experience in
neuroimaging and AD prior to clinical residency or fellowship.
Applicants are expected to have met all doctoral requirements before the
start of Fellowship.
The Fellow is expected to dedicate 80% effort to scholarly activities,
such as manuscript submission, research presentation, conference
attendance, data analysis, study implementation, and grant writing.
Remaining effort will be dedicated to fulfilling the duties of Associate
Director of the Charleston Conference on Alzheimer’s disease
(https://www.charlestonconferences.org). The Fellow is expected to focus
on Alzheimer’s disease research for the duration of this position.
Throughout the fellowship he/she will collaborate and be mentored by key
faculty: Drs. Joseph Helpern (Professor and CBI Director, physicist),
Jens Jensen (Professor, physicist), Andreana Benitez (Assistant
Professor, clinical neuropsychologist), Maria Fatima Falangola
(Assistant Professor, neuropathologist), and Ali Tabesh (Assistant
Professor, signal processing engineer). Annual salary for this position
is $50,000 plus benefits, with a stipend for travel to conference
presentations or training available upon request.
The Center for Biomedical Imaging (CBI; http://www.musc.edu/cbi)
provides state-of-the-art resources to advance the field of imaging and
to train and mentor young investigators. Additionally, the CBI allows
basic and clinical scientists to collaborate, discover new ways to study
normal and disease processes and apply these approaches to clinically
relevant research. It is a university-designated center within MUSC, the
premiere academic medical research institution in South Carolina,
located in Charleston – a wonderful city in which to live and work.
Please email a (1) cover letter with a statement of professional goals
and (2) CV, all in one PDF attachment, to: Andreana Benitez, PhD,
benitez(a)musc.edu. This posting will remain open until filled. MUSC is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
A FUNDED POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available with the Psychosis Research
Program under Dr. Sophia Frangou, in the Department of Psychiatry at the
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. The Psychosis
Research Program is dedicated to studying the neural mechanisms
underpinning disease expression, genetic risk and resilience for the
main psychotic disorders, namely schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The
Program runs several projects using cutting-edge imaging and
computational techniques.
The successful candidate will be in charge of the computational aspects
of these projects and will be expect to be involved in the development
of new acquisition and analyses protocols.
Interested candidates should (a) have a PhD in Neuroscience or other
relevant areas of biomedical sciences, (b) solid knowledge of image
processing using computational (Linux, MATLAB) and statistical (AFNI,
FSL, SPM) methods, (c) excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interested applicants should provide their CV and names of two referees
via email to sophia.frangou(a)mssm.edu
Post-Doctoral Position in Verona, Italy
Job Description
A Postdoctoral position is available in the project "Perceptual
Awareness in the reorganizing Brain" (headed by Prof. Carlo Alberto
Marzi). The project is part of a recently funded project by ERC AdG
Grant program at the Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences,
Physiology and Psychology Section, University of Verona, Italy, whose
scientific aim is to investigate the neural mechanisms of the shift from
unconscious (blindsight) to conscious vision in patients with hemianopia
as well as in healthy participants.
This ambitious aim will be pursued by means of behavioural paradigms
associated to fMRI scanning and ERP and possibly MEG recording. The
preferred starting date is May 1, 2014 or soon thereafter.
We seek a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in
neuroimaging techniques (fMRI and/or EEG) as documented by relevant
publications. He/she should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline
(neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, neurophysiology). Additional
experience in programming (Matlab, C/C++ , e-prime, or other programming
languages) and data analysis skills is preferable.
The successful applicant will join a stimulating, enthusiastic team
providing an excellent environment for cutting edge research on the
neural mechanisms of perceptual awareness and their implications for
recovery of conscious vision following brain damage. Besides
state-of-the-art neuroimaging equipment (ERP, 3T fMRI, compatible eye
tracker), our team offers expertise in a vast range of experimental
psychology and neuropsychology paradigms.
Job Information
Closing date: 2014-04-03
Employment start date: 2014-05-01
Contract length: Temporary position lasting one year, potentially
renewable for three more years.
Institution: University of Verona, Department of Neurological and
Movement Science, Physiology & Psychology Section, Verona, Italy
Contact Information
Please send a CV as well as two letters of recommendation to:
Prof. Carlo Alberto Marzi
carloalberto.marzi(a)univr.it <mailto:carloalberto.marzi@univr.it>
Tel. +39 045 8027143
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Francesco Marini, Ph.D.
___________________________________________
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences
Section of Physiology and Psychology
University of Verona, Italy
+39 045 802 7258
francesco.marini(AT)univr.it <http://univr.it>
Dear Users
This Thursday (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be 3 internal
project proposal presentations:
1) Mladen Sormaz
"Using MVPA to reveal patterns of neural response to facial expression
and identity in the human brain"
Models of face processing suggest that different face-selective regions
are sensitive to either facial expression or identity (Haxby et al.,
2000). In a previous study, we have shown that that patterns of
response to different facial expressions are related to the perceptual
similarity of images (Sormaz et al., 2014). We have also shown that
patterns of response to different facial identities are related to the
similarity of the images (Rice et al. 2014). The aim of the current
study is to directly compare the relative contributions of expression
and identity information to the responses in different regions across
the ventral visual pathway using a multiple regression method for
analysing patterns of fMRI data.
2) Mahiko Konishi
"Changing the mind: exploring how the brain shifts from external to
internal focus"
In brief, the study will focus on fMRI scanning participants while they
perform a computer task that we developed. The task consists of two
conditions that are very similar to each other but differ critically in
the way they control the on-task focus level of participants: the hard
condition requires constant focus on the task to be performed
successfully, while the easy condition can be conquered by focusing on
the task only in rare, cued moments, leaving the participants with the
option of daydreaming for the majority of time. These two conditions
alternate continuously in the paradigm, and transitions from one
condition to the other are cued. Critically, the analysis will focus on
these cued transition moments to see how the brain re-sets, and thus
shifts, from external to internal focus, and vice versa.
3) Florence Ruby
"Role of episodic and semantic processes in self-generated thought"
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served 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
I'd like to draw your attention to the following job offer.
International applications are very welcome.
Tamara Herz
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*Postdoctoral researcher in human neuroimaging of reward *
*University of Zurich, Switzerland*
The Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research (PIs: E. Fehr, T.
Hare, C. Ruff, K. E. Stephan, P. Tobler) at the University of Zurich
invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral researcher position.
The successful candidate will work with Philippe Tobler and other SNS
Lab researchers on the neural basis of human reward processing and
decision making.
Candidates should hold (or expect) a good PhD degree in a relevant
discipline (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, economics, computer science,
or physics), have a strong publication record, and significant research
experience using human neuroscience methods (in particular fMRI). Both
junior and senior postdoctoral researchers are invited to apply. The
position is available starting June 1, 2014, and initial appointment
will be for 1 year with the possibility of renewal for at least two
additional years. Applications are welcome from overseas as well as from
EU nationals.
The SNS Lab (http://www.sns.uzh.ch) is a research center at the
University of Zurich that investigates the principles underlying social
and neuronal systems in a friendly and multidisciplinary research
environment. A single custom-built unit hosts multiple state-of-the-art
facilities that are fully dedicated to research. These facilities
include a Philips Achieva 3T MRI scanner as well as laboratories for
psychophysics, behavioral group studies, peripheral and autonomic
neurophysiology, pharmacology, and transcranial magnetic stimulation.
The working language in the laboratory is English.
Applications should be sent electronically and include a CV (incl. full
publication list), copies of all relevant degrees, a statement of
interest, and the names and e-mail addresses of two referees. Please
send these materials to applications(a)econ.uzh.ch. Informal enquiries
about the position can be made to Prof. Philippe Tobler
(phil.tobler(a)econ.uzh.ch). Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.