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Fwd: Postdoctoral position available in Glasgow
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

On behalf of Dr Peter Uhlhaas: Dear colleagues, I would like to alert you to a post-doctoral position for MEG-research at the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi) at the University of Glasgow (Grade 6/7: £26,527 - £29,837 / £32,590 - £36,661 per annum). The post-doctoral fellow will contribute to a project, funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), entitled “Using Magnetoencephalography to Investigate Aberrant Neural Synchrony in Prodromal Schizophrenia”. Specifically, the job requires the analysis and acquisition of MEG-data sets and implementation of novel analytic tools, contributing to the design and programming of MEG experiments, assisting in analysing the results, and participating in the writing up of the results. This post is initially funded for 2 years with a possible extension of 1 year. Approximate starting data: 1st of July 2014 For further information please contact Dr Peter Uhlhaas (peter.uhlhaas(a)glasgow.ac.uk) Please submit your applications online at: www.gla.ac.uk/jobs Closing date: 23 February 2014 Dr. Peter J. Uhlhaas Reader Institute for Neuroscience and Psychology University of Glasgow 58 Hillhead Street Glasgow G12 8QB Telephone +44 (0)141 330 8730

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Fwd: Application Specialist at NordicNeuroLab
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

Dear all, A position as Application Specialist/ Regional Sales Manager is available at NordicNeuroLab in Bergen, Norway. We are looking for an outgoing person with experience within BOLD fMRI and DTI. Please follow the link for more information: http://www.nordicneurolab.com/PDF/Application%20Specialist_RSM%20NordicNeur… Thank you, *Thomas Lie Omdahl*, MBA** Sales Director *NordicNeuroLab AS* Møllendalsveien 65c N-5009 Bergen, Norway ** *thomas(a)nordicneurolab.com <mailto:thomas@nordicneurolab.com>*** Direct: +47 92 47 23 24 Phone: +47 70 70 95 Fax: +47 70 70 96 /Description: NNLlogo///** www.nordicneurolab.com ASFNR_2014_signature

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Fwd: PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of motivation and perception
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of motivation and perception University of Giessen, Germany Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Psychology department at the University of Giessen, Germany. The position is available from 1 April 2014 through December 2017 and is funded by the project grant “The interaction of visual and motivational salience in natural-scene perception” as part of the Collaborative Research Centre SFB/TRR 135 under the umbrella theme “Cardinal mechanisms of perception: Prediction, valuation, categorization”. The position is on the TV-H E13 scale (65%) for public employees. The project will investigate the influence of visual object properties on motivational learning and decision-making using fMRI. The department offers a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner with eye-tracking and peripheral physiology equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing fMRI data using computational models of learning and decision-making and for writing scientific papers. We encourage research visits in collaborating research groups abroad (NYU, Computational Neuroscience of Learning and Decision Making, PI: Nathaniel Daw). We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in neuroscience, psychology, biology or a related field and with a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience and the ability to work independently. Excellent programming skills and proficiency in English are essential; prior experience in computational neuroscience and experience with fMRI are of advantage. Please send your CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees by e-mail to bianca.wittmann(a)psychol.uni-giessen.de. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. -- Dr. Bianca Wittmann Assistant Professor of Biological Psychology Department of Psychology and Sports Science Justus Liebig University Giessen Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10F 35394 Giessen Germany Phone: +49- 641 - 99 26 160 Fax: +49- 641 - 99 26 169

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Fwd: Postdoc: Neuroimaging
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '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: Post doctoral Research Assistant position at the University of Reading
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

Please see below an advert for a post-doctoral position that may be of some interest to subscribers. Kind regards. *2 year full time Post-Doctoral Research Assistant position using MRI and TMS to investigate parietal and cerebellar control of reaching and grasping in developmental coordination disorder. * We are seeking to appoint a talented Postdoctoral Researcher to work on an MRC-funded project to understand the roles of the cerebellum and parietal cortex in hand-eye coordination in children and adults. You will recruit and test adults for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) experiments. You will also test a large number of children aged 8-10 years in MRI experiments. Many of these children will have developmental disabilities. An enthusiasm for and sensitivity in working with children is essential. Much of your time will be spent collecting and analysing MRI data (including strucural, diffision, spectroscopic, and functional data), and preparing data for scientific dissemination through seminars, conferences, and publications. The post will provide excellent advanced training and experience for those interested in developmental psychology, developmental neuroscience, and human motor control. You will have: - A first degree (2:i, 1st, or equivalent) in neuroscience or related discipline - A PhD in neuroscience or related discipline - Substantial neuroimaging research experience, including DTI or MRS - Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly with children - Excellent writing and analytic and programming skills - A strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team - Clearance to work with children from the DBS Informal contact details Contact role: PI on MRC grant Contact name: Nicholas P Holmes Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 5543 Contact email:n.p.holmes@reading.ac.uk <mailto:n.p.holmes@reading.ac.uk> To apply formally please visitwww.reading.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.reading.ac.uk/jobs>

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Fwd: 2 Postdoctoral Positions in High Dimensional Statistical Genetics and Imaging-Genetics: at the University of Oxford
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

We are currently seeking applicants for 2 postdoctoral positions in the Department of Statistics at the University of Oxford. The successful applicants will be part of the Marchini research group (http://www.stats.ox.ac.uk/~marchini/), and will work on an ERC funded project "HIGEN : Statistical Methods for High-dimensional Genetic Studies". The focus of the project is to develop novel statistical methods for some of the largest and most high-dimensional studies in the fields of genetics and neuroscience. There is a senior postdoc position (5 years of funding) http://www.stats.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/files/senior_postdoctoral_research_assi… and a more junior posdoc position (4 years of funding). http://www.stats.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/files/postdoctoral_research_assistant_-… Only applications received before 12.00 noon, on Monday 24 March will be considered. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Jonathan Marchini at marchini(a)stats.ox.ac.uk

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