Dear Users,
Today at 4pm (in B020, Psychology), Richard Vernon will give a project
presentation on:
"Exploring intermediate shape representations in the Lateral Occipital
Cortex"
Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served in reception
afterwards.
Best wishes,
Junior
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Junior Whiteley
York Neuroimaging Centre
junior.whiteley(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
*Sent on behalf of Jonny Smallwood*
The date for the next YNiC Science Committee meeting is Thursday 26th
November at 10am and will be held in B101.
YNiC users are welcome to come along to this meeting to ask questions
and make suggestions about the running of YNiC. If you wish to raise
something, please drop me a line (j
<mailto:beth.jefferies@york.ac.uk>onny.smallwood(a)york.ac.uk
<mailto:onny.smallwood@york.ac.uk>) before the meeting so that I can add
it to the agenda. If you are unable to come along but you want to raise
a point for discussion, that is fine too - just get in touch.
Many thanks
Sarah
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Sarah Finch | PA to Gary Green, Director
York Neuroimaging Centre | The Biocentre | York Science Park | Heslington | York | YO10 5NY
01904 435329
Working hours are Tues 8.15 -14.45, Weds 8.15-17.15, Thurs 9.30-17.30 and Fri 8.15-14.45
As requested, there is now 'Busy - Free' slider sign on the door to the
TMS lab to indicate when the room is in use.
Hopefully this will reduce walk-ins during your experiments.
--
Andre'
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Andre Gouws
York Neuroimaging Centre
University of York
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5NY
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435327
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
I was going to present at the ynic seminar today, unfortunately I have
to postpone this pleasure. There will not be a seminar today
Sorry
Gary
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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.ukhttp://www.york.ac.uk/chym/https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
PA : Sarah Finch
tel +44 (0) 1904 435329
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
Sarah.Finch(a)york.ac.uk
We are seeking a motivated and intellectually able candidate for a PhD
project investigating the neurobiology of how stress affects memory.
This multidisciplinary project, supervised by Dr Nils Muhlert, Dr
Deborah Talmi, Dr Hamied Haroon and Professor Geoff Parker, will combine
multi-modal neuroimaging methods (including diffusion MRI, MR
spectroscopy and functional MRI) with behavioural testing to examine how
inter-individual variation in brain structure and function predicts the
effects that stress has on memory for personally relevant information.
The candidate will also have the opportunity to spend time with our
industrial collaborator, Bioxydyn, developing neuroimaging techniques
for the medical imaging services industry.
The studentship will commence in September 2016 and will cover your
tuition fees as well as a maintenance grant. Additional funding for
research costs and academic conference travel is available.
These studentships are available to UK and other EU nationals (due to
funding criteria imposed by the Research Council, EU nationals must have
resided in the UK for three years prior to commencing the studentship)
and provides funding for tuition fees and stipend, subject to
eligibility. If you are an EU student that has not resided in the UK for
three years, you are still able to apply for the programme: EU
applicants that have NOT resided in the UK for three years prior to
commencing the studentship, are eligible for a ‘fees only’ studentship
from the BBSRC DTP. However, in exceptional circumstances, the
University are able to offer a stipend bursary for EU applicants,
subject to availability. EU applicants should be aware of their
eligibility for a full or part-studentship before applying.
General information: Applications are now invited for studentships
commencing September 2016. The deadline for receipt of completed online
applications is Wednesday 25 November 2015, 5pm.
Further particulars, including application forms, can be found online at:
http://www.dtpstudentships.manchester.ac.uk/projects/studentship.aspx?id=19…
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Best wishes,
Nils
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Dr Nils Muhlert
University of Mancester
nils.muhlert(a)manchester.ac.uk
http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/staff/nilsmuhlert/
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In the Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, RWTH
Aachen University, we are currently seeking two PhD positions (Salary
TV-L E 13, 65%) from the 01.02.2016 onwards.
We are looking for a doctoral candidate who is interested and motivated
to develop and implement psychological experiments, in working with
students, and in writing publications and presenting research results at
conferences. You should bring with you good knowledge in Biological and
Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience and Methods/Statistics.
Position No.1 The project focuses on acoustic and olfactory stimulus
assignment deficits in patients with schizophrenia and healthy
volunteers. In a functional imaging study (fMRI) in healthy volunteers
we investigate whether the source monitoring ability of perceived odor
stimuli or words can change after using transcranial direct current
stimulation. A second study will focus on schizophrenia patients with
olfactory or auditory verbal hallucinations. Here, however, no brain
stimulation is performed.
Position No.2 The project addresses the question whether regulation of
negative emotions can be improved with transcranial direct current
stimulation (tDCS). Both neuropsychological questionnaires and repeated
fMRI measurements will be employed to address this research question.
For the first part of the project, healthy volunteers will undergo
repeated tDCS sessions, and behavioral as well as neural correlates of
emotion regulation will be compared before the first and after the last
tDCS session. This procedure will be repeated in the second part of the
project, but this time participants will be criminal offenders on
probation, who persuambly have deficits in emotion regulation.
Both positions are intended to lead to a PhD, and are initially limited
to two years (with the option of extension). We want to attract
motivated candidates with a university degree in Psychology, Cognitive
Science, or Neuroscience, and a solid knowledge of English.
A great interest in (Cognitive) Neurosciences should be present, as well
as the ability to work independently and responsibly, but also well in a
team. Very good knowledge of univariate and multivariate statistical
methods are expected and a solid application experience in statistical
software packages such as SPSS or R is required. Programming skills in
Matlab and the handling of Presentation or Eprime, or the willingness to
familiarize themselves with these, respectively, are necessary.
Experiences with experimental testing (behavioral experiments,
psychophysiological measurements, functional imaging, transcranial
direct current stimulation) are desired.
If we have caught your interest, please send your electronic application
(as a summary PDF) by 6 November 2015, to Dr. Christina Regenbogen
(christina.regenbogen(a)ki.se) and Dr. Benjamin Clemens
(bclemens(a)ukaachen.de).
The application should contain
• A letter of motivation (max. two pages), in which you explain how you
fit the advertised position, and in which you explain your interest in
the research project briefly. Please specify clearly whether you are
interested in one or both of the aforementioned positions.
• The elaboration of your personal research experience within and
outside your previous studies, methodological and statistical knowledge
and personal research interests in the project should be outlined.
• A curriculum vitae and copies of certificates
• Copy of a personally written research (e.g. thesis or publication) and
one letter of recommendation
At the RWTH Aachen, we want to particularly promote the careers of women
and we therefore look forward to female applicants. Women will be
preferred in case of equal qualifications, competence and professional
performance, given that there exist no prevailing reasons in a
competitor. Applications from suitably qualified people with
disabilities are encouraged. Do not hesitate to email if you have
further questions about the advertised position.
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Our lab at Lieber Institute for Brain Development (LIBD) recruiting a
research associate to help with data analyses involving neuroimaging and
genetics. LIBD is located at Johns Hopkins Medical campus in Baltimore, MD.
Interested applicants can submit their CV to jobs(a)libd.org with subject
"RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – NEUROIMAGING AND GENETICS". Informal inquires can
go directly to Dr. Haoyang Tan at HaoYang.Tan(a)libd.org
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – NEUROIMAGING AND GENETICS
The Lieber Institute for Brain Development (LIBD) was conceived from the
realization that a new approach is needed to fully exploit the
unprecedented opportunities to accomplish the critical goal of helping
affected individuals and their families. The LIBD aims to transform the
research landscape in two ways: by providing new tools for scientific
discovery and by developing new collaborative approaches to achieve our
ambitious mission.
The mission of the Lieber Institute for Brain Development is to
translate the understanding of basic genetic and molecular mechanisms of
schizophrenia and related developmental brain disorders into clinical
advances that change the lives of affected individuals.
The Lieber Institute for Brain Development is seeking a Research
Associate We seek an energetic and self-motivated post-baccalaureate
Research Associate for our research team.
The Baltimore-based position involves working with our team on clinical,
neuroimaging and genetic data acquired.
The position would be ideal for individuals with interests in careers in
research and medicine. The successful candidate should have at least a
baccalaureate in neuroscience, psychology, bioengineering, computer
science, genetics or related fields.
Experience with neuroimaging data analyses, Matlab programming and
statistics is a plus.
The Lieber Institute understands that attracting the highest caliber
talent means offering an exciting job and benefits in a state of the art
location that meets one’s personal needs. In order to attract a diverse
group of talented, motivated, and innovative professionals, we offer
benefits and resources designed to support you in creating the life and
work style that brings your best to you, your family, and the Institute
The Lieber Institute for Brain Development is proudly an equal
employment opportunity and equal professional advancement employer.
Employment decisions at the Lieber Institute for Brain Development are
based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy that the
Lieber Institute does not discriminate in employment opportunities on
the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, national
origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual
preference/orientation or veteran status with regard to any position or
employment for which the applicant or employee is qualified.
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University of California San Diego and the VA San Diego Healthcare System
Research scientist/postdoctoral position in Neuroimaging
General Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher (either PhD or
MS level) with expertise in fMRI analyses. The person in this position
will conduct and coordinate research for the laboratory of Dr. Deborah
Harrington at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and the VA
San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS). The laboratory investigates
changes in the brain related to cognitive and motor functioning in
individuals with Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease. The lab
uses neuroimaging (fMRI, DTI, sMRI), behavioral, and clinical approaches
to address research questions. The position provides opportunities for
participation in scientific conferences and writing manuscripts/grants.
San Diego has a well-established community of basic and clinical
scientists who use neuroimaging methods to study healthy individuals and
persons with neurological and psychiatric disorders. Neuroimaging is
conducted at the UCSD Center for Functional MRI (CFMRI)
(http://fmri.ucsd.edu/), which supports two research-dedicated 3T
scanners. The VASDHS is adjacent to the UCSD campus (5-minute walk to
CFMRI).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
● Data collection
● Analysis of neuroimaging data using AFNI, FSL, FreeSurfer or other
software
● Data management
● Management of lab operations
● General research and administrative duties
Necessary Qualifications
● PhD or masters in biomedical engineering, cognitive science,
psychology, neuroscience, or related field
● Technical experience in fMRI and functional connectivity MRI
● Strong programming skills (e.g., shell scripting, Matlab, Python)
● Knowledge of neuroanatomy
● Strong data management skills
● Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (written and
verbal) skills
● Prior research experience with human participants
Additional Highly Desirable Skills
● Experience with data-driven techniques (e.g., ICA, graph theory)
● Strong statistical (e.g., SPSS, R) and analytical skills
● Experience in other imaging modalities (e.g., DTI, sMRI, MEG)
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Deborah Harrington
(dharrington(a)ucsd.edu) with a cover letter and CV. Salary will be
commensurate with experience. The position will remain open until filled.
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT AT REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (RIC)
Our research focuses on non-invasive human brain modulation using
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), combined with imaging methods
such as EEG/MEG, fMRI, MRI, diffusion MRI tractography, and behavioral
recordings. The position includes data recordings and analysis,
technological development, and some administrative/office duties. We
study healthy subjects as well as neurological and psychiatric patient
populations.
You will be working as an integral member of an experienced team. The
position will give strong hands-on experience in multimodal structural
and functional neuroimaging and -stimulation.
Requirements: BA, BS, or MS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive
Sciences, Neuroscience, or closely related fields. Courses in
neuroscience, signal analysis, mathematics, statistics, computational
modeling, physics, and/or experimental psychology are useful. Fluent
matlab and linux (CentOS, csh) skills are required; programming in
Python and C++ is a plus. Prior experience with EEG is required; courses
and hands-on skills in TMS+EEG, MEG/EEG, fMRI, and MRI tractography are
an advantage. Experience with neuroimaging software packages (e.g.,
FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM, MNE analysis stream, FieldTrip, Brainstorm) is
useful. Must be responsible, self-motivated, resourceful, organized, a
team player, and have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
The position is full-time, starting October 2015 at earliest. This would
be an ideal opportunity for someone bound for graduate school in fields
related to neuroscience, or for a candidate seeking a laboratory
engineer position.
To apply, email (1) CV, (2) description of prior research experience,
and (3) statement of goals and interests to:
Tommi Raij, MD PhD
Brain Stimulation Director, RIC
Research Associate Professor, Northwestern University
tommi<dot>raij@northwestern<dot>edu
Tommi Raij, MD PhD
Brain Stimulation Director, RIC
Research Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern
University
312-238-4401 tel
tommi.raij(a)northwestern.edu
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POST-DOC POSITION AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY / REHABILITATION INSTITUTE
OF CHICAGO
Note: Interviews at the ongoing SFN 2015 meeting in Chicago are available.
This position focuses on using non-invasive human brain modulation using
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), combined with imaging methods
such as EEG/MEG, fMRI, MRI, diffusion MRI tractography, and behavioral
recordings, to understand, diagnose, and treat the human brain. The
tasks include data acquisition and analysis, technological development,
and data dissemination. We study healthy subjects as well as
neurological and psychiatric patient populations.
Requirements: PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or a closely
related field. Courses in signal analysis, mathematics, statistics,
computational modeling, physics, and/or experimental psychology are
useful. Fluent matlab, python, linux (CentOS, csh) skills are required;
programming in C++ is a plus. Prior experience with TMS+EEG is required;
skills in MEG/EEG, fMRI, and MRI tractography are an advantage.
Expertise with neuroimaging research analysis software packages is
useful (e.g., FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM, MNE analysis stream, FieldTrip,
Brainstorm). Must be responsible, self-motivated, resourceful,
organized, a team player, and have strong verbal, written, and
interpersonal skills. The position is full-time, with a minimum 2-year
commitment required, starting November 2015 at earliest.
To apply, email (1) CV, (2) description of prior research experience,
and (3) statement of goals and interests to:
Tommi Raij, MD PhD
Brain Stimulation Director, RIC
Research Associate Professor, Northwestern University
tommi<dot>raij@northwestern<dot>edu
Tommi Raij, MD PhD
Brain Stimulation Director, RIC
Research Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern
University
312-238-4401 tel
tommi.raij(a)northwestern.edu
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Postdoctoral position (stipend-based) in “Neuroimaging in memory disorders”
Berlin School of Mind and Brain, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
A postdoctoral position (stipend-based) in the area “Neuroimaging in
memory disorders” is available immediately in our group “Cognition in
neurological disorders” at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain,
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Professor Carsten Finke). Our research
focuses on the clinical and cognitive neuroscience of memory and memory
disorders. We are specifically interested in the pathophysiology of
memory deficits in patients with inflammatory brain disorders affecting
the medial temporal lobes, including viral and autoimmune encephalitis
(e.g., herpes encephalitis or NMDA receptor encephalitis) and patients
with paraneoplastic neurological syndromes. We use structural and
functional MRI, neuropsychological assessments and psychophysiological
measures to investigate the neural mechanisms of memory impairments in
these disorders and to develop diagnostic and prognostic imaging biomarkers.
The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and be
knowledgeable about structural and functional neuroimaging in clinical
and cognitive neuroscience. The position will be available for 2 years
with starting date 1 January 2016. Further information on the terms and
conditions of the position is available at:
http://www.mind-and-brain.de/people/cognition-in-neurological-disorders-gro…
Research and training at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain focuses on
the interface between the humanities and the neurosciences. The graduate
school is situated in lively part of central Berlin. More information
about the school’s research environment can be found on our website
http://www.mind-and-brain.de.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please send an e-mail to mb-cognition(a)hu-berlin.de, including:
(1) Your cover letter and CV (in one file) named:
YOURNAME_letter_cv
(2) Up to five reprints as pdf files named:
YOURNAME_reprint_1
YOURNAME_reprint_2
YOURNAME_reprint_3
YOURNAME_reprint_4
YOURNAME_reprint_5
Please note: The max. size for all files sent in one mailing is 6 MB!
REQUIREMENTS
• PhD/doctorate in medicine, psychology, cognitive (neuro-)science,
neurobiology or any other relevant field
• Solid experience with structural and/or functional MRI analyses
• Expertise in Matlab, Python or equivalent programming languages
• Solid background in statistics
• Evidence of published peer-reviewed research
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Experience with patients with neurological disorders is an advantage
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Position is to start as soon as possible (1 January 2016),
• Position is available until 31 December 2017 irrespective of the
starting date,
• Position is stipend-based (tax-free if there is no further income),
• The stipend amounts to 1,750 euro per month plus child allowance (if
applicable); see also:
http://www.mind-and-brain.de/people/cognition-in-neurological-disorders-gro…
ENQUIRIES
Please write to Professor Carsten Finke at: mb-cognition(a)hu-berlin.de
DEADLINE
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue
until the position is filled.
Position published 13 October 2015
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A postdoctoral position in longitudinal image analysis is available
within the Centre for Medical Image Computing (CMIC) at UCL Department
of Computer Sciences, London, UK. We are seeking a highly motivated
individual to work within the Progression of Neurological Disease (POND)
Group cmic.cs.ucl.ac.uk/pond, led by Prof. Daniel Alexander, on
computational-statistical neurological disease progression within the
Horizon 2020 EuroPOND project: www.europond.eu.
See http://cmic.cs.ucl.ac.uk/pond/vacancies/ for more details and the
application procedure. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or
the application process please contact Dr Neil Oxtoby n.oxtoby(a)ucl.ac.uk.
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Arman Eshaghi, MD
PhD Student
UCL Institute of Neurology
Queen Square Multiple Sclerosis Centre
1st Floor, Russell Square House
10-12 Russell Square
London WC1B 5EH
Tel: (+44) (0) 203 108 7420
UCL extension: 57420
arman.eshaghi.14(a)ucl.ac.uk
Website: http://www.homepages.ucl.ac.uk/~skgtaes/
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A funded postdoctoral position is available in the cognitive
neuroscience lab of Adam Aron at the University of California San Diego.
Projects are focused on motor inhibitory control and its relation to
attention, working memory, motivation//value and Parkinson’s disease.
The lab has diverse resources including EEG, deep brain LFP recording,
fMRI, TMS, and access to patients.
Join our lab and ask questions such as: How can we develop more
realistic behavioral paradigms for stopping inappropriate response
tendencies? What are the critical nodes in the human brain for
behavioral response control? How are these nodes connected and how do
they relay information? How can we augment response control, through
training and feedback (including closed-loop)? How do deficits in
response control in simple laboratory tasks relate to clinical impulse
control disorders? How does stopping impact working memory? What is the
relation between stopping and freezing?
Candidates should:
a) hold a Ph.D (or be about to be awarded one) in any of cognitive
psychology, behavioral neuroscience or cognitive neuroscience;
b) know how to program in matlab/psychtoolbox or something similar;
c) have knowledge of one or more neuroscience technique relevant for
human studies.
Applications should be sent to adamaron(a)ucsd.edu:
- a cover letter describing research interests and how those are a match
for the lab
- a CV
- contact info for references
Salary is commensurate with NIH-rates. Non US Citizens are welcome. Full
University of California benefits are provided. The position is
available immediately (October 2015) for a duration of ~3 years.
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Adam R. Aron
Professor, Department of Psychology
Neuroscience Graduate Program
University of California, San Diego
www.aronlab.org
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical and Translational Neuroscience
Department of Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Christine
Larson in the Department of Psychology at the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee (uwmlarsonlab.org).
POSITION: The primary duties will be to play a key role in oversight and
execution of NIH/NIMH R01 MH106574, Acute neurocognitive-affective
predictors of chronic post-trauma outcomes. This is a longitudinal study
collecting multi-level assessments, including multi-modal imaging, in
acute trauma survivors (recruited from the Emergency Department and
Trauma/Surgery units at the Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert
Hospital). The goal is to improve acute predictors of risk for chronic
PTSD and other poor post-trauma outcomes (e.g., anxiety, depression,
substance use) and to clarify, to the extent possible, the
neurobiological and psychological mechanisms linked with these risk
factors. The fellow will be expected to assist with project management,
analysis of imaging and other data, and dissemination of findings. In
addition to this line of work, the laboratory also engages in other
imaging, psychophysiological, and behavioral work seeking to
characterize aberrant emotion regulation and cognition-emotion
interactions linked with internalizing and related problems.
Opportunities to pursue such work are possible, although the primary
responsibilities will revolve around the R01 work.
ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will hold a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology or
a related field with demonstrated experience in neuroimaging. Candidates
with expertise in translational, clinical, affective, or cognitive
neuroscience are preferred. Expertise with multi-modal imaging including
functional, resting state, DTI, and structural is preferred, as is
statistical acumen in analyzing neuroimaging data. Candidates with
expertise in a subset of imaging modalities may be competitive – a key
criterion is willingness and ability to tackle and learn new techniques.
Expertise with anxiety, trauma, or related problems is desirable, but
not necessary. Clinical psychologists with relevant interests and
neuroimaging expertise are strongly encouraged to apply. Fellows with
such experience will be able to contribute to the collection of clinical
data, supervision of trainees collecting such data, and gain supervised
post-doctoral hours for licensure.
A track record of prior publications is preferred. Candidates should
have excellent organizational, project management, and interpersonal
communication skills. In addition to contributing to the running of the
project, we seek a candidate who likes working in a team, and is
adaptable, self-motivated, and an effective leader.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The position is set to start in August or
September of 2016, although other start dates can be considered. Salary
will be set according to the NIH postdoctoral scale. Expected duration
is two years, but renewable pending performance and funding.
UW-Milwaukee is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We
promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.
TO APPLY: Qualified applicants are encouraged to send the following to
Dr. Larson at larsoncl(a)uwm.edu.
• Current CV
• Statement of research experience, interests and career goals
• At least two letters of reference
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
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Postdoctoral Opportunity: Multimodal MRI registration and analysis
Context and methodology
This postdoctoral position will focus on the registration of ex-vivo
onto in-vivo MR data. Based on some recent advances extending the
combined volume and surface registration, efficient approaches can be
provided for dealing with this issue. However, these methods need to be
validated and several open theoretical questions are related to this
problem and will be investigated during this postdoctoral work. The
theoretical results obtained will be tested and used on real human data
in a larger framework aiming at tractography validation (French National
Research Agency Grant ANR 2014, collaborative study Inserm U930,
Université de Tours, Neurospin and Martinos Center).
Applicant profile
Candidates should have a strong background in image registration and MR
imaging, a good publication record, and strong experience in c++ and
matlab coding. Proficiency in English is required, as well as scientific
writing skills.
Applicants should send a CV, including list of publications and a
description of previous research experience, as well as the names and
emails of two academic referees to: Clovis Tauber
(clovis.tauber(a)univ-tours.fr) and Christophe Destrieux
(christophe.destrieux(a)univtours.fr )
Conditions
Starting date: January 2016 (adjustable)
Contract: 2 years
Location: Imaging and Brain unit, INSERM U930, Tours.
Salary: related to experience
References
G.M. Postelnicu, L. Zöllei, B. Fischl: Combined Volumetric and Surface
Registration, IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging 28 (4), April 2009,
p. 508--522
Zemmoura I, Serres B, Andersson F, Barrantin L, Tauber C, Filipiak I,
Cottier JP, Venturini G and Destrieux C 2014 FIBRASCAN: a novel method
for 3D white matter tract reconstruction in MR space from cadaveric
dissection Neuroimage 103 106—118
Serres B, Zemmoura I, Andersson F, Tauber C, Destrieux C and Venturini G
2013 Brain Virtual Dissection and White Matter 3D Visualization Stud.
Health Technol. Inform. 184 392--396
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this job advertisement is in German because we are looking for a German
speaking candidate who is able to interact with and
test cerebellar patients.
Dagmar Timmann
STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNG
Als universitäres Klinikum der Maximalversorgung mit einer Kapazität von
rund 1300 Betten betreuen wir mit über 5.500 Beschäftigten in 54
Kliniken, Instituten und Fachzentren jährlich 208.000 Patienten. Hinzu
kommt ein umfangreiches Leistungsspektrum in Forschung und Lehre auf
international konkurrenzfähigem Niveau.
In der Arbeitsgruppe Experimentelle Neurologie (Prof. Dr. D. Timmann)
der Klinik für Neurologie ist zum 1.1.2016 die Stelle einer/eines
wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin / Mitarbeiters (Entgeltgruppe TV-L /
100% - befristet) zu besetzen. Die Eingruppierung richtet sich nach den
persönlichen und tarifrechtlichen Voraussetzungen. Die Beschäftigung ist
als Postdoktorandenstelle zunächst für die Dauer von zwei Jahren
vorgesehen. Verlängerungen sind entsprechend den
Höchstbeschäftigungsfristen des Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes
(WissZeitVG) möglich.
Es handelt sich um eine Postdoktorandenstelle im Rahmen des von dem
Mercator Research Center Ruhr (MERCUR) geförderten Projekts
„Vergleichende Untersuchung der Wirkweise der transkraniellen
Gleichstromstimulation (tDCS) des Kleinhirns bei genetisch definierten
Ataxien des Menschen und im Mausmodell” (Pr-2015-0010). Das Projekt ist
ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt der Arbeitsgruppe von Frau Professor Dagmar
Timmann (Klinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität
Duisburg-Essen), Herrn Professor Michael Nitsche (Leibniz-Institut für
Arbeitsforschung, Dortmund) und Herrn Professor Stefan Herlitze
(Allgemeine Zoologie und Neurobiologie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum). Das
Projekt beinhaltet die systematische Evaluation der für die tDCS des
Kleinhirns optimalen Stimulationsparameter beim Menschen einschließlich
einer ersten Anwendung bei Patienten mit degenerativen
Kleinhirnerkrankungen (Ataxien).
Ihre Aufgaben:
Im Mittelpunkt steht die Evaluation von physiologischen und
funktionellen Effekten verschiedener zerebellärer tDCS Parameter. Zur
Beurteilung physiologischer Effekte kommt die transkranielle
Magnetstimulation (TMS) zur Anwendung. Neben Reihenuntersuchungen bei
gesunden Probanden werden erste Experimente bei Patienten mit
Kleinhirnerkrankungen durchgeführt. Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die
Durchführung der Experimente bei Patienten und Kontrollen sowie die
entsprechende Datenanalyse. Die Arbeit beinhaltet Besuche im Labor von
Herrn Professor Nitsche in Dortmund.
Ihr Profil:
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Physiker/innen und Informatiker/innen mit Interesse an den Klinischen
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Schwerbehinderte Bewerberinnen / Bewerber und Gleichgestellte i.S. des §
2 Abs. 3 SGB IX werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt.
Die Universität Duisburg-Essen strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von
Frauen beim wissenschaftlichen Personal an. Bewerbungen von Frauen sind
ausdrücklich erwünscht. Frauen werden bei gleicher Eignung, Befähigung
und fachlicher Leistung bevorzugt berücksichtigt, sofern nicht in der
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Frau Prof. Dr. D. Timmann-Braun
dagmar.timmann-braun(a)uni-duisburg-essen.de
Klinik für Neurologie
Universitätsklinikum Essen
Hufelandstraße 55
45147 Essen.
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Beschreibung: Beschreibung: Universitätsklinikum Essen
Prof. Dr. Dagmar Timmann-Braun
Universitätsklinikum Essen (AöR)
Experimentelle Neurologie, Neurologische Klinik
Medizinisches Zentrum, Raum 1.118
Hufelandstraße 55
D-45147 Essen
Telefon: +49 201 / 723-2180 /-6508
Telefax: +49 201 / 723-5969
E-Mail: dagmar-timmann-braun(a)uni-duisburg-essen.de
Internet: www.uk-essen.de; www.uni-due.de/neurologie/; www.dagmar-timmann.de
Universitätsklinikum Essen (AöR)
Vertreten durch den Vorstand: Prof. Dr. mult. Eckhard Nagel
(Vorsitzender), Dr. Nicolai Kranz, Prof. Dr. Jan Buer, Irene Maier,
Prof. Dr. Kurt Werner Schmid
Sitz der Institution: Essen
Institutskennzeichen: 260510381
USt-ID: DE 119 656 585
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ssociate or Full Professor – Neuroscience
Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech
Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech (http://www.psyc.vt.edu
<http://www.psyc.vt.edu/>) seeks a senior neuroscientist to complement
recent growth in neuroscience in the department, college, and throughout
the university. Exceptional advanced and senior candidates with an
emphasis in cognitive, affective, social, or developmental neuroscience;
biological psychology; or computational neuroscience, all with a focus
on human systems, are encouraged to apply. Appointment will be made at
the Associate Professor or Professor level, with tenure. Preference will
be given to senior neuroscientists who complement and expand our
existing strengths in neuroscience and biological psychology,
developmental science, clinical science, and industrial/organizational
psychology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or
a closely related field, and have an internationally recognized and
well-funded research program with publications in high-quality journals.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a vigorous
research program, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, continue development of scholarly activities and professional
capabilities, and participate in department, college, and university
service.
Candidates will have opportunities for collaboration with many other
established and beginning neuroscientists on campus. The School of
Neuroscience (launch date expected in 2016) has plans to recruit up to
15 new tenure-track Assistant Professors over the next 3 years who are
focused on undergraduate research and teaching
(http://www.science.vt.edu/ais/neuro). Candidates will also benefit from
an established group of neuroscience faculty at the Virginia Tech
Carilion Research Institute (http://research.vtc.vt.edu
<http://research.vtc.vt.edu/>).
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Prof. Martha Ann
Bell, Chair, Neuroscience Faculty Search Committee, Department of
Psychology, Williams Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, Tel:
(540) 231-2546, Email: mabell(a)vt.edu . Applications must be submitted
online at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/59999. The application
package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research
plan, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Contact information for
references will be requested by the search committee at a later time.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2015, and continue
until the position is filled.
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Postdoctoral position in MRI physics and biomarker development
A postdoc position is available in the Department of Neurophysics
(Director: N. Weiskopf) at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive
and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS) in Leipzig, Germany.
The successful candidate will join the MRI Biomarkers subproject within
the EU Horizon 2020 collaborative NISCI project – a multi-center
clinical proof of concept trial aiming at the repair of the injured
spinal cord through antibody induced regeneration after acute spinal
cord injury. The Biomarker subproject is an international collaboration
between the Prof. Weiskopf (MPI-CBS) and Dr. Freund (University of
Zuerich), bringing together the unique expertise in MRI methods and
clinical neuroscience.
The post holder will work on the development and deployment of
state-of-the-art quantitative MRI methods for characterization of the
brain and spinal cord microstructure. She/he contributes to deploying
the MRI techniques across the different clinical trial sites and
ensuring their high performance, including international site visits.
These methods will serve as a sensitive biomarker for treatment effects
and potential adverse effects of the antibody treatment.
The MPI-CBS is an internationally leading centre for neuroimaging
equipped with a 7 T MRI scanner, soon to be installed 3T Connectome MRI
scanner, several 3 T MRI scanners, and MEG system. Besides an excellent
infrastructure, our institute offers an international and friendly
environment with top researchers from diverse backgrounds. The
interdisciplinary MPI-CBS and its facilities offers an outstanding
environment for the MRI protocol optimization and biomarker development.
Applicants must have a PhD in physics, biomedical engineering, computer
science, or a comparable subject. If not already held, the PhD must be
obtained by the agreed start-date. A strong background in MR physics is
essential, as is strong expertise in programming high-level languages
(e.g. C/C++, Matlab). Applicants must be specialists in at least one of
the following areas: Siemens or Philips MR scanner operation and
software, image reconstruction, advanced data analysis, pulse sequence
programming; anatomical MRI (e.g., conducting and analyzing morphometry
studies), SPM8 / SPM 12. Familiarity with (clinical) neuroscience,
multi-center imaging studies, or radiology experience are desired. The
applicant should be able to demonstrate a consistently outstanding
academic record, including publications.
The starting date for this position is 1st January 2016 and is funded
for two years. Salary depends on experience and is based on regulations
of the Max Planck Society.
To apply, please include all documents in one PDF-file in the following
order: CV, contact information for two references, a brief letter
describing your personal qualifications, research interests and
motivation for applying, copies of up to two of your publications.
Applications with the subject heading “PD 4/15” should be sent via email
to: personal(a)cbs.mpg.de. The deadline for application submission is 31
October 2015.
Contact for informal enquiries regarding the post: Prof. Dr. Nikolaus
Weiskopf (weiskopf(a)cbs.mpg.de). For more information about the Institute
see: https://www.cbs.mpg.de.
The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the
advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion,
gender, or disability.
======================
Vacancy
The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in
Leipzig, Germany,
Department of Social Neuroscience led by Prof. Tania Singer
invites applications for a
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1)
Postdoctoral Position in Developmental Psychology and Neuroscience (Ref
# 2015-1).
The position is part of an interdisciplinary social neuroscience
department investigating the foundations of human social behavior, and
more specifically the neural, developmental, hormonal mechanism
underlying social cognition, social decision making, and social emotions
such as compassion and empathy and their plasticity.
The successful candidate will be primarily involved in the conductance
and analyses of behavioral and MRI data with children and adolescents
regarding the question of plasticity of the social brain and behavior.
More specifically, the position will focus on performing intervention
programs in schools and in the lab to investigate trainability of social
emotions and social cognition as well as social decision making and
cooperation in children and adolescents. The research will be inspired
by contemplative approaches and the ongoing ReSource Project performed
in adults at the Department of Social Neuroscience
(www.resource-project.org) and use a multi-method approach including a
variation of behavioral-, hormonal, MRI, and autonomic measures.
Job description and requirements
-Research interest and experience in the human development of
socio-affective and socio-cognitive skills, social decision making and
cooperation, plasticity as well as cognitive control and emotion regulation.
-Perform intervention research in the lab and in classroom environments
in Berlin and Leipzig.
-Usage and analyses of a wide range of methods such as structural and
functional MRI, behavioral testing as well as hormonal analyses (e.g.,
cortisol).
-Interest for contemplative approaches around secular training programs
focusing on mindfulness, compassion, attention, and perspective taking
on self and others (see the ReSource Project).
-Interdisciplinary collaboration within the group in the social
neuroscience department with experts in social- and affective
neurosciences (including DTI, resting state, cortical thickness and
functional fMRI), behavioral psychology (including social cognition,
game theory, cognitive functioning etc.) and bio-psychology (including
TSST, diurnal cortisol profiles)
The successful candidate has finished their PhD and may already have
held a postdoctoral position, and they show evidence of high scholarly
promise in the form of publications and other academic achievements.
He/she has expertise in developmental psychology and has experience MRI,
behavioral psychology, and possibly also with game-theoretical paradigms.
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2)
Postdoctoral Position in Human Brain Plasticity with focus on
Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Resting State, and Cortical Thickness Analyses
(Ref # 2015-2).
The position is part of an interdisciplinary department for social
neuroscience investigating the foundations of human social behavior, and
more specifically the neural, developmental, hormonal mechanisms
underlying social cognition, social decision making, and social emotions
such as compassion and empathy and their plasticity.
The successful candidate will be primarily involved in the analyses of
DTI, resting state, and structural MRI brain data obtained during a
large-scale one-year longitudinal mental training study, the ReSource
Project (www.resource-project.org). The ReSource Project investigates
the effects of attentional, affective, and cognitive mental training on
different functional and structural brain networks, stress- and
health-related markers, subjective well-being as well as social and
cognitive functioning and behavior. In this multi-method and
interdisciplinary study, more than 90 measures have been assessed in
more than 300 participants over four measurement time points.
Job description and requirements:
-Research interest in longitudinal structural and functional brain
changes after mental training with a focus on DTI, cortical thickness,
and resting state analyses
-Interest in contemplative secular training programs such as the
ReSource Project (www.resource-project.org)
-Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with other researchers
working in the context of the ReSource Project in the social
neuroscience department on measures including functional fMRI tasks on
pain, empathy, Theory of Mind, emotion regulation and attention,
behavioral paradigms from psychology (including social cognition, game
theory, cognitive functioning etc.) and bio-psychology (including TSST,
diurnal cortisol profiles, immune markers, etc.).
The successful candidate has finished their PhD and may already have
held a postdoctoral position, and they show evidence of high scholarly
promise in the form of publications and other academic achievements.
He/she has expertise in structural brain analyses (preferentially
cortical thickness analyses), graph-theoretical network modeling,
resting state analyses, DTI, MATLAB, FSL, and other relevant
methodological tools.
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For further details, see http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/singer/vacant or
contact Prof. Dr Tania Singer (singer(a)cbs.mpg.de).
Applications (full CV, motivation letter, list of publications, contact
information of 3 referees) should be sent as a single PDF file to Tania
Singer (singer(a)cbs.mpg.de) and Sandra Zurborg (zurborg(a)cbs.mpg.de).
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly
encourages women and handicapped individuals to apply.
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Prof. Dr. Tania Singer
Director
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Department of Social Neuroscience
Stephanstr. 1a
04103 Leipzig, Germany
Tel. +49 341 9940 149
Email: singer(a)cbs.mpg.de
Web: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/singer
Dear Colleagues
This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020 in the Department of Psychology) Dr.
Thomas Meersmann, University of Nottingham, will give a ynic seminar
talk on
"Novel relaxation Weighted MRI contrast using Hyperpolarized 83 Kr and
129 Xe.".
The abstract is attached.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after
the seminar.
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Gary Green
Hello All,
The is quite a lot of pressure on the MRI scanner at the moment. This is
unusual at this time of year. One of the issues that some investigators
are facing is the slots that appear to remain after others have booked are
too short for them to use. For example, bookings with and hour or less
between them do not allow for some investigators to complete their
experiment in that time. Could I encourage all investigators to book slots
that immediately precede or follow other bookings (whether those bookings
are made by the same or different lab)?
I hope this will help everyone use the scanner efficiently.
Thanks
Tony
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Head of the Centre for Neuroscience, Hull-York Medical School.
Deputy Director, York Neuroimaging Centre
Department of Psychology, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK.
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