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interns
by Gary Green 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

Dear colleagues We have three interns working with us for a few weeks starting this coming Monday (the 5th). If you require any help with any projects please let Jill or I know 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 : Jill Hurst tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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Fwd: Job Posting: Neuroscience Image Processing Scientist at Northwestern University
by Gary Green 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

The Department of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Neuroscience Image Processing Scientist. Under the direction of the Medical Director of the Neurological Testing Center and the Director of Neuroimaging Research, the Neuroscience Image Processing Scientist will be responsible for coordinating imaging for use in epilepsy surgery and other functional neurosurgical procedures. Assignments will require close interaction with neuroradiology and neuroimaging collaborators to develop and implement more advanced functional imaging techniques. The primary effort will be focused on the development and implementation of clinical tools; however, there is dedicated time for independent research. Northwestern has very active clinical and research programs in Neurology and Neuroimaging. Imaging resources include 10 clinical and 4 dedicated research high field MRI systems, a PET/CT system, high density EEG and TMS. There is a very active and rapidly expanding Neurosurgery group with strong collaborations with BrainLab, and a supportive clinical environment for research. Candidates should have an MD or PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics, psychology or a related field, and excellent communication skills. Experience with analysis of structural, diffusion, fMRI including resting state, MEG, PET, SPECT, and EEG data is required. The ability to co-register multi-modality diagnostic (EEG, MEG) studies with SISCOM, MRI, fMRI, DTI and PET studies is a must. Experience in planning stereo EEG electrode placement, surgical guidance, and proficiency with PRISM software, CURRY Neuroimaging Suite, and BrainLab surgical navigation systems, is desired. The position is funded for an initial two-year time period, with a high likelihood of long term employment. Salary is based on the NIH scale and benefits are highly competitive. Position is available on July 1, 2014, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, references and cover letter to: Todd B. Parrish, Ph.D. Department of Radiology 737 N. Michigan Ave, 16th Floor Chicago, IL 60611 toddp(a)northwestern.edu <mailto:toddp@northwestern.edu> Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States

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Fwd: Job advert
by Gary Green 04 Sep '14

04 Sep '14

A local job advert ============== http://www.wadelab.net/postdoc_ad Thanks Alex -- Professor Alex Wade Department of Psychology University of York Heslington, UK YO10 5DD http://www.wadelab.net Mob: +44 7427 432 364

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Fwd: Job Posting: Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Center for Mind & Brain
by Gary Green 04 Sep '14

04 Sep '14

The Center for Mind & Brain and the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, invite applications for a tenure-track position in Mind & Brain Sciences. The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. Applications are sought from scholars who have strong and innovative research portfolios that focus on both the human mind and the human brain and that would complement the existing research at the Center for Mind & Brain (http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu ). This could involve any state-of-the-art methodological approach (including but not limited to imaging, electrophysiology, stimulation, modeling, genetics, neuropsychology, behavior/psychophysics, and child/life-span development) and any content area that integrates mind and brain and is synergistic with existing research at the Center for Mind & Brain. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, statistics, biomedical engineering, or related field, or an M.D. with specialization in neurology, psychiatry, radiology, or a related field (must be completed by the first day of courses, September 24, 2015); a strong commitment to high quality teaching; and the potential to attract, or an established record of attracting, substantial extramural funding. The successful applicant will hold an academic appointment in the Department of Psychology and will contribute to the graduate and undergraduate teaching programs of that department (and will likely participate in the University-wide Neuroscience Graduate Program). The individual’s laboratory will be located at the Center for Mind and Brain, an interdisciplinary research center with 18 core faculty and a dedicated research staff. The Center offers an impressive array of modern research equipment, including several high-density EEG/ERP recording labs and a transcranial magnetic stimulation laboratory. Center faculty also have access to three research-dedicated MRI scanners at the Imaging Research Center (http://ucdirc.ucdavis.edu ), including a new 3T Siemens Skyra system and a BrainAmp MR system for simultaneous EEG/MRI. The cognitive neuroscience community is extremely well integrated across campus, with exceptionally collegial interactions and collaborations among members of the Center for Mind & Brain, the Center for Neuroscience, the MIND Institute, and the Imaging Research Center. We also have close ties with many academic departments and with the UC-Davis Medical Center. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, representative reprints and/or preprints, and at least three letters of recommendation electronically at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00384 The position will remain open until filled. Applications submitted by November 1st, 2014 will receive full initial consideration. For information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Steve Luck, sjluck(a)ucdavis.edu. The University of California, Davis, the Center for Mind & Brain, and the Department of Psychology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven J. Luck, Ph.D. Director, Center for Mind & Brain Professor, Department of Psychology University of California, Davis Room 109 267 Cousteau Place Davis, CA 95618 (530) 297-4424 E-Mail: sjluck(a)ucdavis.edu Web: http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/people/sjluck Calendar: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=stevenjluck%40gmail.com&ctz=Americ… --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: Job offer - Edinburgh,UK - Research Assistant; Scientific Biomedical Data Researcher
by Gary Green 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

Research Assistant; Scientific Biomedical Data Researcher (35 hours per week, for 6 months) SALARY GRADE: UE07 Applications are invited for a research assistant, within the University of Edinburgh, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences. The appointee will work on a project to assess existing data schemas, (specifically neuro-psychological test instruments and/or biological/clinical measurement and testing elements), and create data element mappings between multiple distinct data schemas for the BRAINS database: a database of brain images and associated clinical information from healthy volunteers of all ages, from prenatal to old age. The appointee will be line managed by Dr Dominic Job and will work in collaboration with the Core BRAINS IT team and collaborators within the University and other HE institutions and related project (SINAPSE, FARR). Excellent statistical knowledge, an in-depth understanding of neuro-psychological test instruments and/or biological/clinical measurement and testing is required. This post is full-time (35 hours a week) and is vacant now. Apply on line at http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources/jobs Vacancy Ref: 031199 Closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd October 2014. Informal inquiries to: Dr Dominic Job, email: dominic.job(a)ed.ac.uk

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Fwd: Job offer: 1 PhD and 1 PostDoc in Neuroimaging of Epilepsy - Tübingen, Germany
by Gary Green 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

We currently have two open job opportunities at the University of Tübingen, Germany. Both in the field of neuroimaging in epilepsy. 1) PostDoc to work on post-processing of functional and structural MRI / network analysis (graph-theory, classification algorithms, EEG-fMRI) 2) PhD-Student to work on structural post-processing using multispectral MRI and automated lesion detection Details can be found on: http://www.hih-tuebingen.de/stellenangebote/stellenangebote-fuer-wissenschaf tler/translational-neuroimaging-ag-focke Short-URL: http://goo.gl/bA5h1D __________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Niels Focke Oberarzt Abt. Neurologie mit Schwerpunkt Epileptologie Universitätsklinikum Tübingen AG Translationale Bildgebung Hertie Institut für Klinische Hirnforschung Werner Reichhardt Centre for Integrative Neuroscience

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Fwd: Research Assistant Professor Position in Cognitive Neuroscience
by Gary Green 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

**The University of Texas at Austin Department of Psychology invites applications for a research non-tenure track position as a Research Assistant Professor in the Cognitive Neuroscience area to begin as early as Fall semester 2014. The preference is for a strongly productive candidate with interest and research experience in the brain systems underlying higher cognition, and the use of advanced statistical methods in the analysis of neuroimaging data. Successful candidates will be expected to teach fMRI methods courses, collaborate with researchers on experimental design and analysis, and enhance a diverse learning and work environment. Applicants should at a minimum have a PhD with specialization in Cognitive Neuroscience, Statistics, or a related field, evidence of strong peer-reviewed publications, and a solid grasp of modern statistical analyses as applied to fMRI. Summer salary can be supplied from extramural grants. For more information please visit: https://facultyjobs.utexas.edu/potential/view_job.cfm?jobID=2299 -- Stephanie Sherman Graduate Student Learning and Memory Laboratory University of Texas at Austin

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Fwd: 3 open PhD psoitions at the Neuroinformatics Lab at the Institute of Cognitive Science, University of Osnabrück, Germany [Reminder]
by Gary Green 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

3 open PhD psoitions at the Neuroinformatics Lab at the Institute of Cognitive Science, University of Osnabrück, Germany [Reminder] The Neuroinformatics Research Group (Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa) of the Institute of Cognitive Science invites applications for 3 Research Assistants (PhD student level), (Salary level E 13 TV-L 50%) to be filled as soon as possible for a period of three years. The position allows for further scientific qualification. We invite applicants that are interested in research in Neuroinformatics, with an emphasis on dynamical systems, machine learning, virtual reality, computational linguistics and electrophysiology. Candidates will participate in a highly international PhD program on cognitive science (with >40 currently enrolled students) and interdisciplinary research projects that can involve cooperation with other disciplines of our institute. Candidates should be highly motivated to understand the structure of neuronal coding and neuronal representations. To study this, we involve different research strategies that range from the development of highly sophisticated data analysis strategies, to modelling of neuronal processes on the level of recurrent networks. The qualification profile of the candidates can range from a purely mathematical neuroscientist, a dynamical systems researcher to interdisciplinary candidates that share interest in performing experiments with the virtual reality combined with EEG and sophisticated machine learning-based analysis of recorded activity (at_http://ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/ni/publications_you find an overview of recent research topics). Description of Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be involved in several research projects that range from BSc to MSc projects. The position also involves teaching Cognitive Science courses at BSc and MSc level (2 hours/week). Required Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have an excellent academic degree (Master/diploma). Applicants should have an excellent knowledge in the field of machine learning, i.e. generalized linear and state space models, kernel methods, reservoir computing and deep learning. Experience or a strong interest in the fields of complex systems, computational neurosciences, dynamical systems theory and the concepts to study these, i.e. bifurcation and stability analysis, and delay- coupled differential equations, measurements of complexity, are encouraged. Experience or a strong interest in experimental methods such as EEG, and virtual reality are highly welcome. In addition, a strong interest or experience in the estimation of causal interactions from time series is welcome. As a certified family-friendly institution, Osnabrück University is committed to furthering the compatibility between work/studies and family life. As an employer, Osnabrück University is particularly concerned with creating equal opportunities for women and men. Women with relevant qualifications are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the position. Preference will be given to women with equal qualifications. Furthermore, qualified applicants with disabilities will be favored. Applications with the usual documentation, including two letters of recommendation, should be submitted by e-mail in a single PDF file to the Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science (_office(a)ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de_<mailto:office@ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de>) no later than 08.09.2014. An electronic copy should be sent to Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa (_gpipa(a)uni-osnabrueck.de_<mailto:gpipa@uni-osnabrueck.de>) who can also be contacted for further information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *****Professor and Chair of the Neuroinformatics Department* Dr. rer. nat. Gordon Pipa Institute of Cognitive Science, Room 31/404 University of Osnabrueck Albrechtstr. 28, 49069 Osnabrueck, Germany tel. +49 (0) 541-969-2277 fax (private). +49 (0) 5405-500 80 98 home office. +49 (0) 5405-500 90 95 e-mail: ___gpipa(a)uos.de_<mailto:gpipa@uos.de> webpage: ___http://www.ni.uos.de_<http://www.ni.uos.de/> Projects: ___http://www.pipa.biz/Projects_and_Lectures/projects_and_lectures.html_ research gate:___https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gordon_Pipa/?ev=prf_act_ google scholar:___http://scholar.google.de/citations?user=joR6mgEAAAAJ_ ***Personal Assistent and****Secretary of the Neuroinformatics lab:***** Anna Jungeilges Tel. +49 (0)541 969-2390 Fax +49 (0)541 969-2246 Email:___anna.jungeilges@uni-osnabrueck.de_<mailto:anna.jungeilges@uni-osnabrueck.de> visit us on ___http://www.facebook.com/CognitiveScienceOsnabruck_ ___https://twitter.com/#!/CogSciUOS_<https://twitter.com/>

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Fwd: PostDoc position in Glasgow
by Gary Green 01 Sep '14

01 Sep '14

3-Year Post-Doc position in MEG at the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, Glasgow, UK We are seeking a candidate to perform neuroimaging studies (MEG/EEG) on auditory and audio-visual perception in the context of a 3-year projected entitled, “Pathways and mechanisms underlying the visual enhancement of hearing in challenging environments”. The study is performed in a leading neuroimaging facility (http://www.ccni.gla.ac.uk/) under the supervision of PIs Christoph Kayser (http://inl.ccni.gla.ac.uk/) and Joachim Gross. Candidates will be working in an interdisciplinary environment and will take over large parts of the project incl. data acquisition, data analysis, and dissemination. Ideal candidates have a PhD in a relevant subject area, and extensive and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge of MEG or EEG, signal processing using Matlab, general neuroimaging experience as well as knowledge of the current literature in the fields of multisensory integration, brain rhythms and speech perception. This position is funded for 3 years from 1 December 2014, at UK RA Salary Grade 7 (£33,242 – £37,394 per annum). Please apply online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs Closing date: 28 September 2014 Questions may be directed to the PI: Christoph.Kayser(a)glasgow.ac.uk.

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