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Fwd: Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme 'Systems Neuroscience: From Networks to Behaviour' (second round)

by Gary Green

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 2014 (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. 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, 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 some travel costs. Applications will be accepted and considered upon receipt until the deadline of the 30 of May 2014 or until a suitable candidate has been appointed. You must apply through the University's online postgraduate application form (_http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/list/in065_ ) inserting the reference number IN065 and selecting 'Master of Research/Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) - Neuroscience' as the programme of study. You should also send your covering letter and CV to Helen Stewart, 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/_ -- 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.biological-networks.org/ Neuroinformatics@Newcastle: http://research.ncl.ac.uk/neuroinformatics/

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Fwd:: 2 PhD positions available

by Gary Green

On behalf of the principal investigator, Dr. Prof. Carles Escera: Dear colleagues, The Barcelona BrainLab (BBL) <http://www.ub.edu/brainlab/angles/welcome.htm> invites applications for two 3-year PhD studentships commencing during the fall 2014 in the field of the cognitive neuroscience of auditory perception. Our current project investigates how the auditory system encodes for acoustic regularities and what are the neural mechanisms of novelty detection, at all hierarchical levels and temporal scales of the auditory system. We run EEG, MEG and fMRI experiments, and analyze event-related brain potentials and magnetic fields, as well as oscillatory activity and synchronization. By recording the Frequency Following Response (FFR) and functional MRI, we recently showed that the inferior colliculus is involved in deviance detection. Also, our MEG results revealed recurrent networks of regularity encoding in human auditory cortex. We are seeking for talented graduates in any field related to the Neurosciences /(Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Engineering, Physics)/. Applicants must have 1) EU citizenship, 2) a completed Bachelor and Master degrees at the time of application 3) the highest academic marks, 4) and computer skills (e.g., Matlab programming is desirable). Applicants are asked to submit their CV, a motivation letter, and a copy of the academic marks record (in ECTS format) electronically to Ms. Marta Turró at brainlab(a)ub.edu <mailto:brainlab@ub.edu>. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Candidates are expected to enter the PhD Program in Biomedicine <http://www.ub.edu/doctorat_biomedicina/eng/index.htm>, and to be willing to work hard and travel across the world as part of their training. The studentship will provide a stipend of circa 15,000 EUR/year. *********************************************************** Marc Recasens Fusté, PhD student. Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology University of Barcelona P. Vall d'Hebron 171 * 08035 Barcelona * Catalonia-Spain Tel:+34 933 125 854* Mov:+34 639 241 598 /email:marcrecasens@ub.edu <mailto:marcrecasens@ub.edu>/ /http://www.ub.edu/brainlab/ ***********************************************************

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Fwd: [megcommunity] Neuroimaging and Modelling Research Associate Posts at the University of Ulster

by Gary Green

The School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University of Ulster has two available 2-year fixed term research associate posts. One of the posts will involve research in the general area of neuroimaging using magnetoencephalography (MEG), particularly in mild cognitive impairment. The other post will involve research in the general area of computational modelling of neuromodulatory effects on MEG signals. Interested applicants are welcomed to apply at: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIJ303/research-associate/ http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIJ301/research-associate <http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIJ301/research-associate/>/ Note that the closing date is on 28 April 2014. Successful applicants will be based primarily at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) with opportunities to interact with other related research teams at the ISRC (e.g. Brain-Computer Interface and Assistive Technologies, Computational Neuroscience, Bio-Inspired and Neuro-Engineering, and Cognitive Robotics), research groups from the (5* research rating) Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, and the recently developed Centre for Stratified Medicine. ------ Dr. KongFatt Wong-Lin Computational Neuroscience Research Team Intelligent Systems Research Centre School of Computing and Intelligent Systems University of Ulster

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position Available in the Neurophysiology Lab at Kennedy Krieger Institue

by Gary Green

Located in Baltimore, MD, Kennedy Krieger Institute is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system, through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant in the Cognitive Neurophysiology (EEG/ERP) Laboratory. The Research Assistant collaborates with the PI and collaborators on specific research projects. Because the technology and research goals in the Neurophysiology Lab are diverse, the Research Assistant must be detail oriented, technically competent, an effective communicator and an independent problem solver. The duties performed by the Research Assistant include but are not limited to collaboration on experimental design/troubleshooting, electrophysiological (EEG) and behavioral data collection, and data analysis. The position requires the incumbent to work as part of a research team, train students, trainees and staff, as well demonstrate a considerable degree of independence to perform diverse duties related to collecting, analyzing and archiving data. Duties include: 1.Conducting EEG & behavioral experiments and collect data from research subjects, including children with disabilities. 2. Processing and analyzing EEG data. 3.Troubleshooting and resolving conflicts during the setup of new experiments. 4.Training new students on all aspects of the research protocols. 5.Attending and participating in research activities involving, but not limited to, grant preparation, manuscript preparation, quality control issues, and protocol development or revision and when necessary prepare and presents routine and incremental updates on relevant projects. 6.Enhancing professional growth and development through case conferences, educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars, including preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication. 7.Documenting the results of ongoing studies, including submissions to conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and grants. Qualifications: Minimum B.A. / B.S./ B.E. in an appropriate discipline (e.g., biology, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics).**At least one year working in a research laboratory. Experience with at least one programming language (preferably MATLAB) is strongly preferred. To apply go to https://jobs-kennedykrieger.icims.com and enter the Job ID # 63743 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet Disclaimer: The materials in this e-mail are private and may contain Protected Information. Please note that e-mail communication is not encrypted by default. You have the right to request further emails be encrypted by notifying the sender. Your continued use of e-mail constitutes your acknowledgment of these confidentiality and security limitations. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return e-mail.

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Fwd: FW: Post doc position

by Gary Green

** If you have a doctorate or postdoctoral training in systems neuroscience, and you are interested in studying tinnitus, we may have a great position for you. We are a well-established and growing research team studying age-related changes of the nervous system, with a strong focus on age-related synaptic changes which may contribute to functional declines both in the peripheral (age-related hearing loss) and central nervous system (tinnitus). One of our funded projects is to study tinnitus in our transgenic mouse models with both functional (chronic recording of neuronal activities plus behavior testing) and molecular approaches. Our team includes two principle investigators with backgrounds in neuroscience and molecular biology. We also work within the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology with ten investigators in the area of auditory neuroscience. The ideal applicant will support current and planned experiments in tinnitus and hearing loss, and also will want to develop his/her own research interests. Applicants should have excellent skills in scientific writing, experimental design, data analysis, and management of a research team. We like to think that the intellectual environment of our group, and the many colleagues with which we have close interactions, are as exciting as the university where our work takes place. We look forward to hearing from you. *To be considered for this opportunity, please email directly to Dr. Jianxin Bao at **jbao(a)neomed.edu* <mailto:jbao@neomed.edu>*.* *AA/EOE M/F/D/V* Jasmine Grimsley, Ph. D. /Research Assistant Professor/ /Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, / /Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) / /E-mail/jgrimsley(a)neomed.edu <mailto:sshanbhag@neomed.edu>// /Phone +1 330 325 6610/

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Fwd: PhD position, Department of Systems Neuroscience, Hamburg

by Gary Green

A DFG-funded PhD position is available at the Department of Systems Neuroscience / University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf in Hamburg, Germany. Starting date is as soon as possible and the position is for up to 3 years. We are looking for a PhD candidate to work on a study investigating the effects of weight and weight loss on homeostatic, reward-related and mnestic brain circuits in young and old participants. The study is part of the newly DFG-funded collaborative research centre “Ingestive Behavior: Homeostasis and Reward” (TR-134) in which researchers from the universities of Cologne, Lübeck and Hamburg work together on an interdisciplinary research program. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for collecting and analyzing fMRI and behavioral data, writing scientific papers and giving scientific presentations. The project includes intranasal insulin application as well as a 3-month dietary intervention. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma/Master in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field. Experience with fMRI acquisition and analysis (e.g. SPM), programming skills (e.g. Presentation, Matlab) are highly desired but not mandatory. Strong interests in the field of neuroimaging and aging research are valuable. The Department of Systems Neuroscience (head: Prof. Christian Büchel) provides an excellent multi-disciplinary and highly interactive neuroimaging environment with its own physics, psychology and clinical neuroscience groups as well as a research dedicated 3T MR scanner, EEG- and eye-tracking laboratory. The institute is part of an international graduate school that offers a comprehensive program covering all areas of neuroscience and provides PhD students with an excellent research environment. Candidates should submit a CV and brief statement of research interest by e-mail to Dr. Stefanie Brassen (sbrassen(a)uke.de). Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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Fwd: Post available: Paradigm Design and Development Manager

by Gary Green

Dear All Apologies if you receive this more than once. We are currently recruiting to the post of "Paradigm Design and Development Manager" in the Department of Neuroimaging at the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), London, UK. In parallel to its academic and teaching roles, the Department of Neuroimaging runs a Major Research Facility (MRF) which provides Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning services to researchers with King’s College London (KCL) and external collaborators. The post holder will take overall responsibility for the planning, development, implementation and management of the resources needed to implement functional paradigms for the dynamic neuroimaging studies run within the MRF, and more widely with our national and international collaborators. For more details please see: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/apply.php?id=16844241 Please forward to anyone you think may be appropriate, Thanks Gareth _____________ Gareth J Barker, Professor of Magnetic Resonance Physics, King’s College London, Institute of Psychiatry

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Fwd: postdoc positions

by Gary Green

We are seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers to work in the group ‘Neural mechanisms of human communication’ at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS), in Leipzig, Germany. The goal of the group is to investigate neural mechanisms of human communication by using several methods of systems neuroscience (fMRI, sMRI, MEG, TMS, tDCS, brainstem recordings, eye tracking). Experiments involve healthy controls, as well as subjects with selective communication deficits (i.e. developmental dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders, developmental prosopagnosia and phonagnosia). An additional emphasis is placed on linking the experimental work to computational models. The research is conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading centre for cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, several 3.0 T MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, TMS, tDCS and several EEG systems. All facilities and data analysis are supported by experienced IT and physics staff. The candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, medicine, psychology or a related field and should be able to demonstrate a consistently outstanding academic record including publications. The candidates are expected to be enthusiastic researchers with an interest in working on projects within the general framework of the group. The ideal candidates will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis of neuroscientific data. Applicants with no neuroscientific experience but with a strong background in psychophysics or computational modelling are also encouraged to apply. Starting date for the position is flexible. The positions are initially for two years with possible extension. Salary is dependent on experience and based on MPI stipends or equivalent salary according to German public service regulations. The following documents should be included in the application (in one PDF-file): • cover letter describing your personal qualifications and future research interests • curriculum vitae • contact details of two personal references Applications with the subject heading ‘HC14PD’ should be sent via email to: personal(a)cbs.mpg.de. The deadline for application submission is May 20th 2014. The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability. For more information about the group: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm Contact for informal enquiries about the posts: Prof. Dr. Katharina von Kriegstein (kriegstein(a)cbs.mpg.de) Max-Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Stephanstrasse 1A 04103 Leipzig, Germany --- Katharina von Kriegstein Max Planck Research Group Leader Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany Professor of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience Humboldt University of Berlin Rudower Chaussee 18, 12489 Berlin, Germany Phone +49 (0) 341-9940-2476 Fax +49 (0) 341-9940-2448 http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm

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Fwd: Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow for basic and translational research on hearing and auditory perception

by Gary Green

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * *Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow for basic and translational research on hearing and auditory perception * The NIHR Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit (NHBRU) is a partnership between Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the University of Nottingham and the Medical Research Council Institute of Hearing Research. It employs approximately 30 academic, technical and administrative staff, all based in newly refurbished Trust premises in the centre of Nottingham and are looking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary research team concerned with basic and translational research on hearing and auditory perception with the aim to increase the benefit from hearing aid technology. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of research including development, design, implementation and dissemination of research findings and will work in close association with the research lead, Dr Melanie Ferguson. They will contribute to the translational research projects into habilitation for hearing loss, primarily in adults. This research aims to seek clinical strategies e.g. auditory training, for overcoming loss of social activity and participation arising from difficulties in hearing. This will be achieved by developing and evaluating novel intervention strategies for people with hearing loss, which will integrate developments in scientific principles of brain plasticity, learning theory and a patient-centred approach, to improve clinical practice. The role holder will be part of a small supportive, multi-disciplinary team and will be involved in all aspects of research including development, design, implementation and dissemination of research findings. Candidates should have PhD (or equivalent) in relevant subject area or the equivalent professional qualifications and experience in the research area. Training and skills in quantitative research methods and of analysing and interpreting data and using statistical tests are essential. Good data management and database skills are also required. Experience of qualitative research and analysis would be desirable. Research experience with either adults or children should cover study design, planning, development of tests, data collection, analysis and interpretation. Salary, depending on skills & experience, will be within the range: * Senior Research Fellow Scale: £36,661 to £45,053 per annum * Research Fellow Scale: £28,132 to £36,661 per annum Salary progression beyond these scales is subject to performance This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract from 1 April 2014 until 31 March 2017. Interview date is 3 June 2014. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Melanie Ferguson, tel: 0115 8232619 <tel:0115%208232619> or email melanie.ferguson(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:melanie.ferguson@nottingham.ac.uk>. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. For more information go to http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED046314

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ynic : some good news

by Gary Green

Dear colleagues You might be pleased to hear that the MRI scanner is now fully working again. After quite a bit of work, it was discovered that the gradient controller unit had to be replaced. This has been done and Ross has been soak testing by performing a large number of EPI scans since and the machine is behaving itself again. phew Gary -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre & Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk http://http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Claire Fox tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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