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Fwd: Post-Doctoral Research Position, FMRIB Centre, Oxford
by Gary Green 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

The Centre for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain (FMRIB) seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work with Dr. Saad Jbabdi in developing novel methods for mapping the organisation of brain connections using MRI. Employment would ideally start in November 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter and is funded by the Medical Research Council for a period of 2 years in the first instance. The post holder will be contributing to new developments in modelling large scale brain connections, linking the organisation of connections to brain function, and validating in vivo tools against invasive methods. Candidates should have a doctorate in a relevant discipline, together with knowledge of statistics, with the necessary mathematical and computational skills to put these into practice. Knowledge in methods for analysing neuroimaging data is desirable but not essential. Skills in computer programming (e.g. Matlab, C/C++) are highly desirable. For an outline of the lab's research interests and links to further information see http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/research/analysis-group The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 20 October 2014. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… ------------------------------------------------------------------ Saad Jbabdi, PhD MRC Career Development Fellow & University Research Lecturer FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK. tel (+44)1865-222466 (fax 717) www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/researchers/saad-jbabdi <http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/researchers/saad-jbabdi>

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Fwd: Post Doctoral Position
by Gary Green 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

The Neurofunctional Imaging Group (GIN) is a CNRS-CEA joint research unit of the Bordeaux University (UMR 5296, dir. Bernard Mazoyer) and a core member of the TRAIL <http://trail.labex-univ-bordeaux.fr/> Laboratory of Excellence. The GIN is a multidisciplinary research unit gathering scientists with initial training in mathematics and instrumentation, cognitive neurosciences, signal processing and databasing. One objective of the current GIN research project is to develop new tools to characterize and describe the gray matter anatomical connectivity networks. Within this area we have a position for a 2 years Post Doc. *Description of the position* Recent work on brain connectivity modeling revealed that the topographic organization of this connectivity is not limited to large-scale anatomical pathways generally observable in diffusion MRI, thus reinforcing the interest of studies focusing on the characterization of cortical structural connectivity and its variability. Therefore, the estimation of relevant grey matter connectomes strongly relies on the choice of an ad'hoc cerebral parcellisation. We propose a post doc project to first implement a probabilistic cortical atlas derived from cortical parcellisations defined individually to optimally extract cortical thickness and volume of each individual. The second aim of the post doc project is to compute cortical structural connectivity to quantify the inter-individual variability of brain organization together with the effects of specific factors such as gender, manual preference, functional lateralization or cognitive skills. The strength of the present project is that it will benefits from the already acquired BIL&GIN database composed of 453 healthy volunteers balanced for gender and handedness. Hence, the first probabilistic cortical atlas will be operated over a large sample, the 453 participants having been previously pre-processed. *Qualification and experience*** The qualified applicant should have a PhD in neuro-image analysis, cognitive neuroscience, computer science or related field and a background in neuroimage processing. Applicants should have experience with existing tools for analysis of neuroimaging data (SPM, FSL, Freesurfer.) and a relevant programming experience (MATLAB). For further information, please contact Dr. Fabrice Crivello (fabrice.crivello(a)u-bordeaux2.fr <mailto:fabrice.crivello@u-bordeaux2.fr>). Employment and payment are determined by Bordeaux University (2 400 € per month, net salary). Job location is in Bordeaux, France. Interested candidates should send their applications including CV with full publication list, the names and contact information and a summary of research interests to fabrice.crivello(a)u-bordeaux2.fr <mailto:fabrice.crivello@u-bordeaux2.fr>. Dr. Fabrice CRIVELLO Groupe d'Imagerie Neurofonctionnelle UMR 5296 - CNRS CEA Université Bordeaux Université de Bordeaux 146, rue Léo Saignat CS 61292 33076 Bordeaux Cedex Mob : +33 618 064 753 Tel : +33 547 304 402 Fax : +33 547 304 394 www.gin.cnrs.fr <http://www.gin.cnrs.fr> See my publications : https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fabrice_Crivello

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Fwd: Post-doc job posting: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mood & Anxiety Disorders Program
by Gary Green 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

ANNOUNCEMENT OF A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION NEUROIMAGING AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS PROGRAM ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI The Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program is pleased to announce the opening of a postdoctoral research fellowship in neuroimaging and clinical neuroscience. Located within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai —internationally acclaimed for excellence in scientific research, clinical care, and education—the Program conducts clinical and translational research across the mood and anxiety disorder spectrum. The primary mission of the Program is to identify the fundamental mechanisms of disease and to discover novel treatments for patients suffering from mood and anxiety disorders. We seek candidates with a PhD who have completed doctoral training in cognitive neuroscience and functional neuroimaging who are highly motivated to develop expertise in applying cognitive science methodology to problems in clinical and translational research. Postdoctoral fellows will receive one on one mentoring in clinical research methodology and work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment to gain experience in patient-centered research. Fellows will have the opportunity to draw from the substantial resources of the School of Medicine, including resources located within the Friedman Brain Institute, the Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute and the Brain Imaging Center in order to carry out high-impact research across Departments. The mentored training experience may be augmented by formal coursework in molecular and behavioral neuroscience, neuroimaging methods and biostatistics. Upon completion of the fellowship, trainees will be well positioned to pursue an independent research career in mood and anxiety disorders. We offer a competitive salary plus full benefits. Please email a curriculum vitae to Dr. James Murrough (212-241-7574; james.murrough(a)mssm.edu) . Mount Sinai Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences and backgrounds.

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Fwd: Funded human neuroimaging PhD in Spain
by Gary Green 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

PhD position in the Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) in Granada (Spain) We are looking for a highly motivated student to enroll in a 4 year PhD program (or 3 yr PhD + 1 yr postdoc) in the the Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC; http://cimcyc.ugr.es/), a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary building which includes several research groups working on different topics (http://cimcyc.ugr.es/pages/personal/grupos-de-investigacion). The CIMCYC is equipped with a 3T Siemens MR System, TMS, and several eye trackers and EEG recording systems. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Maria Ruz (http://www.ugr.es/~mruz/eng), in an interdisciplinary research project centered on functional neuroimaging in humans, funded by the Spanish 'Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad'. Topics of study will be the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive control, consciousness and/or interpersonal interactions. We encourage applicants with a strong interest in human neuroimaging research (especially in MRI), with an educational background in any related discipline (i.e. neuroscience, computer science, physics, biomedical engineering, psychology, medicine or related fields). Programming skills (e.g. Matlab) and previous experience in human neuroimaging are highly desirable. Applicants must have at least 300 ECTS (60 of them at postgraduate level), hands-on research experience (equivalent to at least 12 ECTS), and be proficient in English. Start date will be the beginning of 2015. The application deadline is quite close (26th of September, 2014), and applications must be made through the online platform here: http://goo.gl/66ZBez . Interested candidates who fulfill all the criteria noted above should contact the IP in advance (mruz(a)ugr.es) including a statement of research experience and motivations, a CV and contact details of at least 2 referees.

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Fwd: Phd Place Ad
by Gary Green 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

*PhD Studentship * University of Sheffield, Department of Neurology *Qualification:*PhD *Funding for:*UK Students, EU Students *Hours*: Full Time Duration – three years *Project Description*** This 3-year PhD project will comprise of a number of studies, which will advance our understanding of the role of emotion regulation in patients with functional neurological symptoms (FNS). This understanding will have direct effects on the treatment of FNS. The PhD project will be based in the Department of Neurology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and in the recently established “Developmental Affective Neuroscience <http://levita-lab.group.shef.ac.uk/>” lab at the University of Sheffield led by Dr Liat Levita.** Functional neurological symptoms refer to neurological symptoms that are not explained by disease. They may also be called psychogenic, non-organic, somatoform, dissociative or conversion symptoms. The most common functional neurological symptoms are non-epileptic attacks and functional weakness.FNS make up about 20% of referrals to neurologists. This means that FNS are more common than conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease. About 50% of patients with functional neurological symptoms (FNS) have nonepileptic attacks (NEA). Despite the fact that FNS are common, the underlying causes of FNS remain uncertain. The current biopsychosocial aetiological model recognises a range of interacting predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors in which trauma and chronic stress and their effects on patients' ability to perceive their own distress and regulate their emotions play a key role. The improvement of emotion regulation is an important aspect of all of psychotherapies available for FNS. However, it remains unclear why patients with similar backgrounds may develop different FNS (for instance muscle weakness vs. NEA). What is more, previous work carried out by the applicants also shows that clear evidence of emotional dysregulation can only be identified in about 50% of patients. Another large patient group is characterised by higher somatisation scores but a relatively normal ability to feel and perceive emotions, emotion regulation and psychopathology. *Aims:*This projects aims to determine whether psychotherapy-associated improvements in functioning, health-related quality of life and distress are associated with changes in self-reported emotional processing in patients with FNS. It will also examine whether differences in emotion regulation patterns explain why different patients develop different functional symptoms. And finally this PhD project will explore whether FNS patients with normal self-reported emotional processing are regulating emotions normally or effectively (and pathologically) repressing emotions. * * *Suitable candidates* This project would suit a psychology, neuroscience or biomedical science graduate with an interest in clinical research and the neurobiology of emotion regulation. The PhD student would be jointly supervised by Professor Markus Reuber (Neurology), Ms Stephanie Howlett (Psychotherapy) and Dr Liat Levita (Psychology). *Enquiries* Interested candidates should in the first instance contact: Professor Markus Reuber (0114 2268763, m.reuber(a)sheffield.ac.uk <mailto:m.reuber@sheffield.ac.uk>) or Liat Levita (0114 2226651, l.levita(a)sheffield.ac.uk <mailto:l.levita@sheffield.ac.uk>). For more information and how to apply: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/faculty/medicine-dentistry-health/graduateschool…

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Fwd: Two postdoctoral positions in Cognitive Neuroscience in the "Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives", Marseille, FR
by Gary Green 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

Two postdoctoral positions in Cognitive Neuroscience in the "Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives", Marseille, FR The "Laboratoire de Neuroscience Cognitives" (Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS) is opening two post-doctoral positions (EEG/MEG and TMS) to work on an ERC project aiming at deciphering pro-active and reactive cognitive control, within the team "Attention, Chronometry and Cortical Dynamics". Each position is offered for 12 months (first instance, potentially renewable). Applicants for the EEG/MEG position must have a PhD on Cognitive Neuroscience/Experimental Psychology (or related disciplines) and have a good knoedge on EEG and/or MEG processing. Knowledge on spatial analysis (Current Source Density for EEG, inverse solution for EEG and MEG) is certainly a plus. Although not required, programming skills in high level scientific languages (Python, Matlab etc...) will be (highly) appreciated. The hosting group is equipped with several EEG systems (64 and 128 electrodes) and has access to a 248 magnetometers MEG system (4D Neuroimaging magnes 3600), coupled with an EEG system. When applying please indicate [post-doc EEG/MEG] in the subject of your mail. Applicants for the TMS position must have a PhD on Cognitive Neuroscience/Experimental Psychology (or related disciplines) and have experience with single pulse (and potentially paired-pulse) TMS. Knowledge of a neuronavigation system is a plus. Although not required, programming skills in high level scientific languages (Python, Matlab etc...) will be (highly) appreciated. The hosting group is equipped with several TMS apparatus, and with a robotized device allowing to precisely track the participants head movements to ensure optimal positioning of the coil. When applying please indicate [post-doc TMS] in the subject of your mail. Salary will be adjusted based on experience, and will follow CNRS regulation (between 2000 and 2900€ net). The "Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives" is embedded in a very active and large Brain Research community (the second largest in France), ranging from cellular physiology to social neurosciences. The hosting group has strong connections with the local Brain research community, and numerous international collaborations, that will benefit to the retained candidates. French speaking is not a requirement. Position starts as soon as possible, and will be opened until it is filled. Besides, Marseille is a very nice city in south of France, on the Mediterranean Sea, with a warm climate. It is also at about 1h30 from the Alps mountains, allowing easy access to hiking and winter sports. CV and motivation letters, along with informal enquiries, are to be sent to Boris BURLE (email: boris.burle(a)univ-amu.fr), with the appropriate subject heading (see above).

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Fwd: University of Iowa faculty position: cognitive neuroscience and aging
by Gary Green 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

The Department of Psychology (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) and the Department of Neurology (Carver College of Medicine) at the University of Iowa invite applications for a joint tenure-track faculty position to begin in the academic year 2015. This position is also part of the Aging Mind and Brain Initiative, a university-wide interdisciplinary research cluster devoted to studying cognitive decline in aging populations. We invite applications from candidates with outstanding research records and exceptional promise who work at the intersection of cognitive aging and human neuroscience, with a focus on normal or disease-related cognitive decline. Candidates must hold a PhD or an MD/PhD, and have an established record of research in high-quality journals. Candidates are expected to show strong promise of an externally funded program of research in the neuroscience of aging. In addition to maintaining an ongoing successful program of research, the faculty member holding this position is expected to teach two courses (graduate and undergraduate) per year in Psychology. The appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor and requires that the PhD or the MD/PhD be received by August 19, 2015. The 9-month academic appointment is supported by fixed funding and is 50% in Psychology and 50% in Neurology. The review of applicants will begin on October 10, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. best Michelle -- __________________________________ Michelle Voss, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Health, Brain, and Cognition Laboratory http://psychology.uiowa.edu/health-brain-cognition-lab The University of Iowa Office phone: 319-335-2057 Email: michelle-voss(a)uiowa.edu <mailto:michelle-voss@uiowa.edu> __________________________________

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Fwd: Job opportunity University of Miami, FL
by Gary Green 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

This is from one of our alumni --------------- Gary Green -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Job opportunity University of Miami, FL Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 16:13:51 +0000 From: kristafor farrant <krisfarrant(a)hotmail.co.uk> To: Gary Green <gary.green(a)ynic.york.ac.uk> Dear Gary, My name is Kris Farrant, I was a MSc student in last years cog' neuro' course. Our department at the University of Miami are recruiting (see below). Thought it may be of interest to people on your mailing list. The Department of Psychology at the University of Miami invites applicants interested in an Assistant Scientist position in the Neuroscience Imaging Facility (http://www.psy.miami.edu/nis/). The individual will work with several faculty members focusing on cognitive and affective neuroscience research. The position involves assisting researchers design and implement functional and structural paradigms. Projects may include task-based designs, resting state connectivity, arterial spin labeling, diffusion tensor imaging, and cortical thickness analysis. Tasks may also include physiological recording, eye-tracking, etc. Responsibilities will include overseeing experimental design optimization, data quality, and analysis. In addition to supporting the collaborative neuroimaging community, the candidate will have the opportunity to advance his or her own program of research. Successful applicants will have completed a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, engineering or a related field and have strong interest in project management. Candidates with substantial experience with advanced data analytic techniques and computer programming (e.g. Eprime, Matlab, AFNI/SPM/FSL) are preferred. One year of relevant work experience is required. The position will be available starting in January 2015, but the start date is negotiable. Interested applicants should apply through the University of Miami Careers Website - http://um.hodesiq.com/job_start.asp- position # 049991. The University of Miami is located in a culturally diverse and vibrant community. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Best, Kris

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Fwd: Postdoc available in UNC Collaborative Research in Addiction program
by Gary Green 06 Sep '14

06 Sep '14

Dear Friends& Colleagues - The UNC Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies has a new Collaborative Research in Addiction (CRAN) Postdoctoral Trainee position available, and I am looking for a great postdoc to fill that slot and conduct an addiction neuroimaging project. Applications are due Nov 1. Interested candidates must email Diana Lotito<lotito(a)ad.unc.edu> for an application packet, which lists all the CRAN faculty and projects. We expect trainee selection to occur in early December. The trainee must have experience in drug abuse research (preferably not alcohol), and must be eligible for at least 1 year on an NIH training grant. Hire date will be on or before March 1. Thank you! Charlotte -- Charlotte Boettiger | Assistant Professor Department of Psychology | Biomedical Research Imaging Center University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 304B Davie Hall, CB 3270 | Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270 P: 919.962.2119 | F: 919.962.2537 | E: cab(a)unc.edu www.unc.edu/~cab

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Fwd: job posting
by Gary Green 06 Sep '14

06 Sep '14

Hello. I would like to send information (below) about a job opening in our department to the user list. Would you please post? Thanks a lot. Ed Golob Edward Golob, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Tulane University New Orleans, LA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Professor -- Tenure Track Psychology Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience The Department of Psychology in the School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University announces a tenure track position at the beginning Assistant Professor level in developmental cognitive neuroscience in the childhood and/or adolescent areas, starting July 1, 2015. The ideal candidate for the position of Assistant Professor will have a strong research orientation with the potential to develop a nationally visible, extramurally supported program of research as well as be able to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in developmental psychology/cognitive development and developmental cognitive neuroscience. The area of specialization in developmental cognitive neuroscience is open. The ideal candidate will actively contribute through research and teaching to our doctoral program in Developmental Psychology as well as to our other programs in Behavioral Neuroscience, Social Psychology and to our APA-accredited doctoral program in School Psychology. Tulane University also maintains an interdisciplinary program in neuroscience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; collaborations at the Tulane Medical Center are possible as well. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in psychology, human development or neuroscience. Specific responsibilities of the 9-month tenure track appointment include developing and sustaining an active research program; seeking external funding support for research and training efforts; supervising thesis and dissertation research; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology/cognitive development. Teaching responsibilities are maintained at a 1-2 courseload for research active faculty. The Department of Psychology consists of 21 full-time faculty (http://tulane.edu/sse/psyc/about/) Tulane is ranked as one of the top 50 schools in the nation and has been cited for its excellent service learning programs (U.S. News and World Report, 2011). We are dedicated to maintaining a culturally diverse faculty and we strongly encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Tulane University is an EOE/AAE employer. Application review will begin October 20, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, vita, research and teaching statements and three relevant reprints to dcnspos(a)wave.tulane.edu. (Pdfs are preferred.) In addition, please ask three referees to send confidential letters of reference to the same email address with 'DCN Letter of Reference' in the subject title. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jeffrey J. Lockman, Chair, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee, (lockman(a)tulane.edu). Subject Areas: Developmental Psychology, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

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