ynic-users December 2015

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YNiC talk today at 4pm
by Junior Whiteley 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

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 -- Junior Whiteley York Neuroimaging Centre junior.whiteley(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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PHDs, postdocs, faculty and whole team opportunity
by Gary Green 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

1 PhD student position at the Center for Behavioral Brain Sciences, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Germany Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD student position in the Cognitive Neuroscience research group (www.cns-jocham.de) headed by PD Dr Gerhard Jocham. The position is part of the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 779 „Neurobiology of motivated behavior“ funded by the DFG (German Research Council). In this project, we will investigate how cortical representations of reward value are maintained during delay periods. The project is thus at the intersection of reward-guided decision making and working memory. MEG in combination with multivariate analyses approaches, behavioural modelling and pharmacological challenges will be used to study mechanisms of cortical value representations. Being embedded in the larger structure of the SFB 779, you will additionally benefit from the interactions with other leading experts. With several research-dedicated 3T and one 7T MRI scanners, an MEG and several EEG laboratories, a newly built combined MRI-PET facility, and a large community of researchers working on all levels of description (from cellular to systems), Magdeburg offers an outstanding and stimulating environment for cognitive neuroscience. For the position, a strong interest in decision making is important. You will have an MSc or equivalent degree (or be currently working towards one) in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field (biology, engineering, computer science, physics). The ideal candidate should also possess computer programming skills, in particular Matlab would be desirable. You will be thorough, efficient, a good communicator and enjoy both working independently and as part of a dynamic team. For further information about this unique opportunity, please contact Gerhard Jocham (jocham(a)ovgu.de). Visit our website (www.cns-jocham.de) to learn more about our research and the SFB website to learn more about the Collaborative Research Centre in general (www.sfb779.de/en/) and about the project in particular (www.sfb779.de/en/b16n.html). Applications should include a CV, a brief statement of research experience and interests, academic achievements and names of at least 2 referees. Please send your application electronically as a single pdf file quoting reference number 271/2015 to Dr Gerhard Jocham (jocham(a)ovgu.de). The position is available immediately (1 Jan 2016), but applications will be considered until the post is filled. Applications from disabled persons will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional expertise. The Otto von Guericke University aims to increase the proportion of women researchers within the university and specifically encourages women to apply. ============================== we are currently advertising the following three 4-year PhD positions for our lab with application deadlines early next year. The funding covers living expenses and UK/EU fees over four years and, using overseas research studentships, potentially also the higher fees for non-EU applicants. Students are chosen in competition with students who choose projects in other fields, which means that we would particularly encourage strong applicants with very good academic marks and previous research experience to apply. Please follow the links below for more information. Newcastle-DTA PhD studentships (1) Building brains: Which developmental pathways lead to better performance in information processing? (School: Computing Science Ref: DTA122) Within this project, a student will help to develop detailed simulations of brain network development. In addition, the student will test the performance of the grown networks on visual tasks. Through this, we will investigate (a) how developmental mechanisms are linked to the resulting topology and (b) how the resulting network is linked to processing performance. As a result, we will get a better understanding how changes during development are linked to brain architecture and how they can lead to cognitive deficits. Supervisors: Prof. Marcus Kaiser, Dr Gavin Clowry, and Dr Roman Bauer (2) Predicting patient outcomes following traumatic brain injury (School: Computing Science Ref: DTA123) In this study we will investigate the impact of simulated brain lesions using human brain connectivity data and computer simulations. We shall aim to produce biomarkers for patient outcomes. These techniques may hive wider applications in stroke, multiple sclerosis and ageing. Supervisors: Prof. Marcus Kaiser and Dr Peter Taylor Please apply by 22 January at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/study/postgrad/dta/ Newcastle-Singapore PhD studentships (3) Improving surgery in focal epilepsy using computational modelling (School: Computing Science Ref: NSS12) In this project we shall attempt to predict which patients will be seizure free after surgery using human brain connectivity information of patients. For those patients predicted to be not seizure free we shall suggest alternative strategies for surgery. See also our recent article in PLOS CB: http://www.ploscompbiol.org/article/metrics/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.… Supervisors: Dr. Peter Taylor, Prof. Marcus Kaiser, and Asst. Prof. Justin Dauwels (NTU, Singapore). The student will be based at Newcastle but also visit Singapore Please apply by 26 February at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/study/postgrad/singapore/ Research Environment There are currently 12 faculty members with a link to neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience. Using computational models for clinical applications is a strong interest of our group (see http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk/ for an overview). Students will be based in the School of Computing Science, which was ranked #9 for research and #1 for impact in the recent UK Research Excellence Framework evaluation, as part of the ICOS Group (http://ico2s.org/ ). They will also be affiliated with the Institute of Neuroscience which integrates more than 100 principal investigators across medicine, psychology, computer science, and engineering and which was ranked #9 overall and #5 for impact in the UK (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/). Newcastle University, with 20,000 students, lies in the city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne -- an area in the North-East of England with around one million inhabitants. The university is at the centre of Newcastle which itself is on the main train-line between London and Edinburgh, 20 minutes away from both the airport and the sand beach by public transport (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about/visit/city/ ). We also offer a one-year master programme in Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/postgrad/taught/5199/ ) which is now accepting applications. Best, Marcus -- Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. @ConnectomeLab Professor in Neuroinformatics Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex Biosystems (ICOS) Research Group School of Computing Science Newcastle University Claremont Tower Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK Lab website: http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/ Neuroinformatics@Newcastle: http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk ====================================================== The School of Psychology is currently inviting applications for a number of postgraduate funding awards to commence in October 2016. The application deadlines for each of these scholarships is 5pm on 31st January 2016. We have one School of Psychology Project-Linked Research Scholarship 2016 for anyone interested in collaborating on a specific project with a supervisory team of two or more academic staff members. In particular there is a project investigating "Cognitive Enhancement Using Brain Stimulation and Physical Exercise". This project involves different methods of electrical brain stimulation (i.e., constant current, alternating current and random noise stimulation as well as galvanic vestibular stimulation), physical exercise (e.g., cycling and running) and measurement (e.g., EEG, EMG and VO2 max or maximal oxygen consumption as a measure of cardiovascular fitness). You are strongly advised to contact the lead supervisor Amir-Homayoun Javadi to request advice for writing the proposal, which should expand on the brief summary given. Research Scholarships 2016: Some scholarships will take the form of School/Vice Chancellor’s Research Scholarships administered under the Graduate Teaching Assistant Scheme. We will also be bidding for ESRC studentships (MSc+PhD and PhD) as part of the South East ESRC Doctoral Training Centre. Please note that applicants will be considered for all forms of funding for which they are eligible therefore, separate applications are not necessary. However, additional materials are required for applications to be considered for ESRC awards (see ‘how to apply’ section of Research Scholarships 2016 advert). Greetings Amir-Homayoun -- Amir-Homayoun Javadi, PhD, Eng. Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience Room A2.7, School of Psychology, Keynes College, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NP, UK T: +44 (0)1227 82 7770 F: +44 (0)1227 82 7030 E: a.h.javadi(a)kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/psychology/people/javadia =========================================== at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, we offer a PhD position (neuroscience and psychology) in the domain of meditation research in elderly. Please find the details attached. With best wishes, Olga Klimecki Olga Klimecki, PhD http://cms.unige.ch/fapse/EmotionLab/Members/olga-klimecki/index.php http://www.affective-sciences.org/content/emotion-and-conflict-resolution http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/gXmrD5weVxPZHj7XXsZy/full Campus Biotech CISA - University of Geneva Chemin des Mines 9 CH-1202 Gen=E8ve 20 Telephone: +41 22 37 90 913 Fax: +41 22 379 06 10 =========================== A 3-year fully-funded PhD studentship is available in the School of Psychology at Bangor University commencing in October 2016. A highly-motivated and creative student with strong written and oral communication skills, and preferably experience with human neuroscience techniques (fMRI, TMS, EEG) is required for this position. The project is part of ongoing research in the Social Brain in Action Laboratory (SoBA Lab), which explores the cognitive and brain systems that underpin our ability to understand the actions and mental states of other people. Further details here - http://www.soba-lab.com/vacancies.html Informal enquiries regarding the PhD position can be directed to Richard Ramsey (r.ramsey [usual] bangor.ac.uk) ================================= We are recruiting 2 researchers to conduct a project on brain mechanisms of attention and rehabilitation in patients with spatial neglect after right brain lesions. The project will include behavioral testing and brain imaging measures with EEG and fMRI, with a special focus on neurofeedback based training of visual attention. It will be carried out in the context of a collaboration between several neuroscience labs at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and Swiss Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL), located at the Campus Biotech in Geneva where a new multidisciplinary center of excellence in biotechnology and neuroscience has recently been established. Previous experience in neuroimaging techniques is required. The position can start immediately. Funding is guaranteed for a minimum of 2 years, with a possibility of extension as the project will develop. The researchers will join a large and thriving community of neuroscientists, engineers, and psychologists gathered on the Campus Biotech and other institutions in the Geneva lake region. Interested candidates should send their CV with a motivation letter and references to: patrik.vuilleumier(a)unige.ch Laboratory for Behavioural Neurology and Imaging of Cognition (LABNIC), Dept of Neuroscience, University Medical School Dept of Neurology, University Hospital University of Geneva, Switzerland Medical Image Processing Lab (MIPLAB) Department of Radiology and Medical Informatics, HUG School of Engineering, Institute of Bioengineering, EPFL Center for Neuroprosthetics, EPFL Chemin des Mines 9 CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland http://labnic.unige.ch http://bbl.unige.ch http://www.campusbiotech.ch http://miplab.epfl.ch -- Swann Pichon, PhD Lecturer, Department of psychology University of Geneva, Campus Biotech, bât. H8-2 Chemin des Mines 9, Case postale 60, 1211 Geneva 20 Phone: +41 22 37 90 291 GSM ch/fr: +41 77 46 84 910 / +33 6 26 43 83 61 https://sites.google.com/site/swannpichon/ ===================================== Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford Grade 7: £30,434 - £37,394 p.a. (pay award pending) Ultra-high field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has undergone enormous advances in the past decade. To ensure the UK’s role in this exciting development, the Medical Research Council has funded the establishment of a UK7T Network with the aims of training postdoctoral researchers in 7T techniques, harmonising protocols for cross-site collaboration, and enabling data sharing, all with the goal of accelerating the clinical exploitation of 7T MRI. We are looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to be based within Oxford’s strong MR Physics Group. In collaboration with colleagues at four other UK7T sites (Cambridge, Cardiff, Nottingham and Glasgow), you will establish sequences and protocols that are optimised for neuroimaging studies at 7T and can be replicated across the network. You will also help establish standards and mechanisms for data sharing, and develop protocols for maximum image homogeneity and minimum power deposition using parallel transmission. The post would be suited to someone with a PhD in physics or engineering. You will have experience with sequence development on high-field scanners (ideally the Siemens platform) and be comfortable communicating to scientists from a range of backgrounds. You should demonstrate knowledge of image reconstruction for MRI and have programming experience in C++, Matlab and Unix scripting. You must be able to manage own academic research and associated activities. Expertise in neuroimaging, particularly functional or diffusion imaging or spectroscopy would be advantageous. For further information, please contact: stuart.clare(a)ndcn.ox.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Monday 11 January 2016. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. Full details are available at: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… ____________________________________________________________________ Karla L. Miller, Professor of Biomedical Engineering Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow Oxford Centre for Functional MRI of the Brain (FMRIB) John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK tel +44 (0) 1865 222551 http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/karla-miller ================================================ A postdoctoral position is available in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior to study the neural phenotypes associated with reward, emotion, and perception in disorders of body image. Description: Our lab uses functional and structural neuroimaging and psychophysical experiments to understand psychiatric phenotypes across disorders of body image and the obsessive-compulsive spectrum (see http://www.semel.ucla.edu/bddanorexia/current-research). The current project involves understanding reward and emotion in anorexia nervosa, and how this relates longitudinally to clinical outcome. We are also employing and developing novel multimodal imaging techniques using advanced computational modeling. UCLA has a wealth of neuroimaging and clinical resources. You will be joining a productive and collaborative group that utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques yet is also grounded in a strong clinical understanding of phenomenology of psychiatric populations. Requirements: Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. (post residency) in neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, biomedical engineering, biostatistics, physics, psychology, or related field. We are looking for candidates with experience in the design, collection, and analysis of fMRI data – including statistical analysis software such as FSL, SPM, or others – and experience with advanced computational modeling. The successful applicant will be able to function independently, manage several projects simultaneously, lead and mentor students and research assistants, have excellent computing and programming (Matlab, Python, shell scripting) as well as verbal and written English skills, and an aptitude for writing manuscripts and grant applications. To apply: please send a letter of interest, C.V., and a research statement (no longer than 2 pages) that describes your past research experience and future goals, and three letters of reference sent in confidence to Dr. Jamie Feusner: jfeusner(a)mednet.ucla.edu =========================== Post-doc position: Learning functional-connectivity biomarkers of pathologies Parietal (https://team.inria.fr/parietal/) is looking to fill a post-doc position on learning biomarkers from functional connectivity. Scientific context ------------------ The challenge is to use resting-state fMRI at the level of a population to understand how intrinsic functional connectivity captures pathologies and other cognitive phenotypes. Rest fMRI is a promising tool for large-scale population analysis of brain function as it is easy to acquire and accumulate. Scans for thousands of subjects have already been shared, and more is to come. However, the signature of cognitions in this modality are weak. Extracting biomarkers is a challenging data processing and machine learning problem. This challenge is the expertise of my research group. Medical applications cover a wider range of brain pathologies, for which diagnosis is challenging, such as autism or Alzheimer's disease. This project is a collaboration with the Child Mind Institute (http://www.childmind.org/), experts on psychiatric disorders and resting-state fMRI, and coordinators of the major data sharing initiatives for rest fRMI data (eg ABIDE). Objectives of the project -------------------------- The project hinges on processing of very large rest fMRI databases. Important novelties of the project are: - Building predictive models to discriminate multiple pathologies in large inhomogeneous datasets. - Using and improving advanced connectomics and brain-parcellation techniques in fMRI. Expected results include the discovery of neurophenotypes for several brain pathologies, as well as intrinsic brain structures —eg functional parcellations or connectomes— that carry signatures of cognition. Desired profile ----------------- We are looking for a post-doctoral fellow to hire in spring. The ideal candidate would have some, but not all, of the following expertise and interests: * Experience in advanced processing of fMRI * General knowledge of brain structure and function * Good communication skills to write high-impact neuroscience publications * Good computing skills, in particular with Python. Cluster computing experience is desired. A great research environment ------------------------------ The work environment is dynamic and exiting, using state-of-the-art machine learning to answer challenging functional neuroimaging question. The post-doc will be employed by INRIA (http://www.inria.fr), the lead computing research institute in France. We are a team of computer scientists specialized in image processing and statistical data analysis, integrated in one of the top French brain research centers, NeuroSpin (http://i2bm.cea.fr/dsv/i2bm/Pages/NeuroSpin.aspx), south of Paris. We work mostly in Python. The team includes core contributors to the scikit-learn project (http://scikit-learn.org), for machine learning in Python, and the nilearn project (http://nilearn.github.io), for statistical learning in NeuroImaging. In addition, the post-doc will interact closely with researchers from the Child Mind Institute (http://www.childmind.org), with deep expertise in brain pathologies and in the details of the fMRI acquisitions. Finally, he or she will have access to advanced storage and grid computing facilities at INRIA. **Contact**: gael.varoquaux(a)inria.fr, bertrand.thirion(a)inria.fr **Application**: Interested candidate should send CV and motivation letter -- Gael Varoquaux Researcher, INRIA Parietal NeuroSpin/CEA Saclay , Bat 145, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette France Phone: ++ 33-1-69-08-79-68 http://gael-varoquaux.info http://twitter.com/GaelVaroquaux ============================================================================== A position of postdoctoral fellow is open immediately in Dr. C.-S. Ray Li’s laboratory at the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University. The position is supported by a T32 grant (PI: Graeme Mason) funded by the NIDA. Candidates should be a US citizen or permanent resident to be eligible. Candidates should have a degree of MD and/or PhD in psychology, neuroscience, engineering or a related discipline. Excellent writing skill and knowledge in systems/cognitive neuroscience as well as experience in Matlab programming and imaging data analysis is highly desirable. Responsibility includes routine execution of MR studies and imaging data analysis, and publication of research results. Candidates are also expected to assist staff in all aspects of research activities and to propose new lines of research. Through the T32 training grant, candidates will have opportunities to participate in wide array of imaging research at Yale Magnetic Resonance Research Center: http://mrrc.yale.edu/education/grants/ Research in our lab focuses on cognitive and addiction neuroscience. We combine experimental psychology, brain imaging (MRI and PET) and clinical assessments to examine psychological constructs and neural processes of importance to addictive disorders, including alcohol and cocaine misuse. In other studies we employ pharmacological manipulation (e.g., catecholaminergic agents) to examine the neurochemical bases of cognitive control in an imaging setting. Current work is funded by the NIAAA, NIDA and NSF. Salary is commensurate with previous experience. Appointment is for one year initially and renewal upon satisfactory performance review. Please send CV and two letters of reference or address questions to: C.-S. Ray Li at chiang-shan.li(a)yale.edu. https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/people/chiang-shan_li-2.profile ============================================================================== Post-doctoral position to study the neural effects of cognitive behavioral therapy in obsessive-compulsive disorder with fMRI Project title: Neurocircuit mechanisms of OCD across the lifespan A post-doctoral position is available in an NIMH-funded study employing functional magnetic resonance imaging to study brain regions previously implicated in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The study will compare OCD in adolescents near illness onset with adult patients who have suffered OCD over many years and test how cognitive behavioral therapy modulates these networks in adolescents compared to adults. The expected impact of this project is an improved understanding of brain networks relevant for OCD, enabling therapy sensitive to illness stage and appropriate targeting of networks by brain stimulation and/or cognitive training techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in psychology or neuroscience and have already attained experience in fMRI. The position provides the opportunity to join a very active group pursuing mechanistic and translational research in psychiatric disorders (OCD, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, depression) in adult and pediatric populations. We employ a variety of brain mapping modalities (fMRI, MRS, DTI, ERP), brain stimulation paradigms (TMS, tDCS, DBS) and behavioral interventions (CBT, cognitive training). If interested, please contact: Stephan Taylor, M.D. or Kate Fitzgerald, M.D., University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Rachel Upjohn Building, Ann Arbor MI 48109 sftaylor(a)umich.edu; krd(a)umich.edu The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity provider. ============================================================================== Post-doctoral Training in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging at the University of Michigan The Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the University of Michigan, directed by Dr. Thad Polk, is seeking post-doctoral fellows to work on NIH-funded projects investigating the effects of age on neural representations, using functional MRI (fMRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), and behavioral methods. Post-doctoral fellowships are available starting anytime from April to September 2016 and will be for two years with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Compensation will be based on standard NIH rates. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. They should also have experience in fMRI or MRS (they will be trained in the other technique during their fellowship), with strong technical skills (e.g. data analysis and/or programming), and a background or strong interest in the cognitive neuroscience of aging. Interested candidates should send a cover letter describing their research background and interests, a CV, and the names of three references to Dr. Thad Polk at tpolk(a)umich.edu. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. ---------------------------------------------------- Thad A. Polk, Ph.D. Email: tpolk(a)umich.edu Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Phone: (734) 647-6982 Associate Chair, Psychology Fax: (734) 764-3520 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1109 http://sitemaker.umich.edu/tpolk_lab ============================================================================== I am very pleased to announce that the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre at the MNI/McGill University is recruiting an MRI Physicist at the Assistant Professor level. Please see the attached ad for details. Thank you for circulating the news in your professional network. To learn more about the BIC, visit: http://mcgill.ca/bic. With my very best wishes, Sylvain. Sylvain Baillet, PhD Professor, Neurology, Neurosurgery & Biomedical Engineering Acting Director, McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI Killam and FRQS Senior Scholar Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University http://mcgill.ca/bic ============================================================================== The Institute of Psychology (IP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) warmly invites applications for a full-time faculty position at Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful applicants would be expected to focus on the computational methods of functional brain imaging, spontaneous brain activity modulation, and their clinical applications in brain disorders (particularly for affective disorders). Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary setting and interact with a group of functional brain imaging researchers at the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center (MRIRC), IPCAS. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center (MRIRC) at the IPCAS has the state of the art 3T GE 750 MRI and brain stimulation equipment. The functional brain imaging research group at the MRIRC has particular strength in resting-state fMRI methodology as well as close collaborative resources with psychiatrists. The research group has a wonderful interdisciplinary work environment that greatly encourages collaborations among experts in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, neuroimaging, psychiatry, etc. The IPCAS was established in 1951 in Beijing, and located in a nice area which next to the Olympic Park. Its predecessor was the Institute of Psychology, Academia Sinica, which was founded in 1929. The institute strives to understand the human mind by exploring both the biological and environmental factors underlying the mind and behavior. It also aims to become a world-renowned research center that promotes scientific innovation and socioeconomic development. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, neuroimaging, machine learning, neuropsychiatric disorders, psychology or related fields, with an excellent record of research productivity. The deadline for initial evaluation of applications is January 5, 2016 but applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, statement of research interest, as well as the names and emails of two references to Dr. Chao-Gan Yan (yancg(a)psych.ac.cn). -- Chao-Gan YAN, Ph.D. Principal Investigator Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences 16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, China - Initiator DPARSF, DPABI, PRN and The R-fMRI Network (RFMRI.ORG) http://rfmri.org/yan http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lJQ9B58AAAAJ ============================================================================== The NIMH is starting up a Machine Learning core facility and needs a director. Apply now! Title 42 Staff Scientist / Director Machine Learning Core National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the Director position in the Division of Intramural Research Programs (DIRP) of the newly created Machine Learning Core (MLC). The NIMH DIRP represents one of the largest concentrations of neuroimaging researchers in the world with experts in cognitive neuroscience, mental health, neurological disorders, functional MRI methods and technology, DTI, high field imaging, parallel imaging, spectroscopy, and molecular imaging, among others. The NIH also hosts a world class high performance computing cluster with 20,000+ computing nodes and over a petabyte of storage (http://hpc.nih.gov <http://hpc.nih.gov/>). The new Machine Learning Core will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and supporting machine learning approaches to analyzing human neuroimaging data collected within the NIMH IRP as well as the currently growing number of functional and anatomic imaging databases worldwide. The MLC will also be responsible for assisting investigators in their own research for the search for biomarkers to help diagnose mental health and neurologic disorders in individual subjects. Lastly, MLC will provide extensive education and outreach efforts to help NIMH IRP investigators learn more about machine learning approaches and effectively collaborate with machine learning experts. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline, post doctoral experience in machine learning approaches, and a passion for applying computational analysis to imaging data towards the goal of deriving biomarkers. Skill and experience in fMRI and MRI acquisition and analysis methods will be considered very favorably. The director’s role will include hiring and supervising junior machine learning specialists, maintain the core’s budget, managing an educational series focused on machine learning for NIMH IRP staff, developing novel and generally useful machine learning approaches, and providing support to investigators in machine learning analyses. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Application deadline is March 1, 2016. Applicants should send curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to: Peter A. Bandettini, Ph.D. MLCORE-JOBSEARCH(a)mail.nih.gov bandettini(a)nih.gov Building 10, Room 1D80 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892-1148, 301-402-1333 TTY: MD Relay Operator at 1-800-735-2258. The National Institutes of Health is an equal opportunity employer. http://bit.ly/Machine_Learning_Core_Director ============================================================================== Timone Medical School Campus, Aix-Marseille Université Aix-Marseille Université launches an international call for neuroscience researchers who wish to establish independent research groups in the cutting edge environment of the Timone Medical School campus, Marseille (France). This call is part of the Timone Neuroscience initiative supported by Aix-Marseille Université with the ambition to build an international campus of excellence for basic, computational and clinical neurosciences. With this initiative, the research facilities dedicated to Neuroscience will be extended by an additional 6500m2 funded by the PACA Regional Government and fully supported by Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS and INSERM. The Medical School campus is located in the center of Marseille, next to the largest University Hospital (CHU Timone). The Timone campus already hosts two leading research institutes in neuroscience, the Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (INT, UMR7289, CNRS & AMU, Director Guillaume Masson) and the Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes (INS, UMR1106, INSERM & AMU, Director Viktor Jirsa). Successful candidates will join either INT or INS depending on their research interests and will develop their scientific projects in coherence with the respective institute themes. INT emphasizes integrative and clinical neurosciences from cellular to cognitive levels, including cellular and molecular neurobiology, neurophysiology, brain imaging, behavioral neurosciences and primatology; INS emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to brain dynamics and system neuroscience integrating cognitive, clinical, theoretical and computational neuroscience. Both institutes comprise a total of 15 research teams and have several core facilities for animal and human research, neurobiology and neurophysiology, high-performance computing (The Virtual Brain), as well as pre-clinical and clinical imaging (photonic imaging, 3T MRI, sEEG/EEG, MEG). The following research themes are strongly supported in this call: Functional brain imaging of cognitive dynamics in human and/or non-human primates Theoretical, computational and experimental exploration of cognitive architectures Sensory and/or motor systems, from molecular to behavioral levels In vivo/in vitro functional exploration of cortical or sub-cortical networks Computational neurosciences, from cellular, micro-circuits to large-scale network architectures Modeling neurological and/or psychiatric diseases with pre-clinical or clinical approaches Candidates should be dynamic investigators with an excellent track record, with or without an existing research group. They must have a strong potential to independently develop innovative research programs and be keen to drive ambitious collaborations within INT and INS and beyond, ideally through collaborations with clinical units of the Marseille University Hospital. Biologists and clinicians, as well as scientists with a strong training in cognitive psychology, physics, mathematics, and/or computational sciences, addressing fundamental questions in neuroscience are strongly encouraged to apply. Selection of applications will be based on scientific quality and evaluated by an International Scientific Board. Appropriate laboratory space, depending on group size and seniority, will be made available to the selected group leaders. A competitive start-up package, including contributions to running costs and equipment, access to state-of-the-art core facilities and administrative support, will be complemented by institutional salaries, provided the candidate meets the criteria to compete for national (ANR, FRM..) and international (ERC) research funding and for French institutional research and/or teaching positions (CNRS, Inserm, University, Chair of Excellence, ATIP/Avenir Program). Interested candidates should submit a complete CV, a description of their research interests (achievements and project, max 3 pages) and 3 support letters. More information and application documents can be found at http://www.int.univ-amu.fr/INT-and-INS-call-2016 and http://ins.univ-amu.fr/call-for-research-teams-in-neurosciences/ Please send inquiries and application to: int-direction[no_spam]univ-amu.fr Deadline: February 29th, 2016 New groups will join either INT or INS and will be established in 2016-2017 More information about the Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (INT) and Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes (INS) can be found at http://www.int.univ-amu.fr and http://ins.univ-amu.fr =======================

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Fwd: FW: Graph theory analysis in R
by Gary Green 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

The following may be of interest to users. I will organise a Thursday evening ynic seminar in the new year to discuss its use and alternative packages Gary -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: FW: Graph theory analysis in R Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:01:40 +0000 From: Watson, Christopher <Christopher.Watson(a)CHILDRENS.HARVARD.EDU> Reply-To: FSL - FMRIB's Software Library <FSL(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK> To: FSL(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK Dear FSL users, (apologies for cross-post) I am pleased to announce the release of an R package I created, called "brainGraph", for performing graph theory analyses of brain MRI data. You can use it for cortical thickness, volume, surface area, or LGI. It can also be used for tractography data (I have code that works with the outputs of FSL's "probtrackx2"), and it should work for resting-state fMRI as well. It is very heavily dependent on the fantastic R package "igraph" (see http://igraph.org/redirect.html). I created a GUI for quick and easy data exploration, but it isn't quite as polished as others out there (e.g., BrainNet Viewer). For usage, please see the User Guide I put together (direct PDF link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/j831n3q9muyz1go/brainGraph_UserGuide.pdf?dl=0 ). You will find some code for getting your data into R, and I have documented many analysis steps and include multiple figures. I hope this is intuitive for both veteran and novice R users. Additionally, there are System Requirements, Installation instructions, and links for help learning R. Some features that should be of interest include: * bootstrapping & permutation testing * random graph generation, small-worldness, and global/local/nodal efficiency * rich-club calculations * robustness ("targeted attack" or "random failure") & vulnerability: PDF of figure (PNG: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k14gdg1lomhh4l2/failPlot-1.pdf?dl=0) * Plotting GUI - full GUI (PNG): https://www.dropbox.com/s/e0hdng7flrxsgd2/brainGraph_GUI.png?dl=0 * Plotting GUI - union of vertex neighborhoods (PNG): https://www.dropbox.com/s/aag5cn1p1z9xzxr/brainGraph_GUI_neighborhoods.png?… * Plotting GUI - community (module) plots (PNG): https://www.dropbox.com/s/8zzpd5j268qstmg/brainGraph_GUI_communities.png?dl… You can install it directly in R by typing: install.packages('brainGraph') My Github page for the package (https://github.com/cwatson/brainGraph) contains the development version, and you can install that by typing: devtools::install_github('cwatson/brainGraph') Please see the NEWS.md file (https://github.com/cwatson/brainGraph/blob/master/NEWS.md) for updates made since the CRAN submission. To work properly on Windows, you may need to install the devel version. This is still a work-in-progress, so I am very happy to receive bug reports, feature requests, general coding help questions, (constructive) criticism, etc. Please join the Google Group that I set up for those purposes: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/brainGraph-help Chris Watson

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Internet connectivity
by Paul Elliott 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Hi all, The UK academic network (JANET) is currently experiencing major issues due to a large scale distributed denial of service attack. Although this does not affect services on-site at YNiC it does affect users on-site trying to access services off-site and users off-site trying to access YNiC services on-site (such as VPN, remote desktop, wiki etc). Jisc (who maintain JANET) are publishing occasional updates to their twitter feed here: https://twitter.com/jiscmi Unfortunately they have no ETA on a resolution at this time. Thanks, Paul. -- Paul Elliott, UNIX Systems Administrator York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York

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School Visit to YNiC Wednesday 9 December
by Tim Andrews 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Dear All, We are hosting a visit from a local school at YNiC from 4-5pm tomorrow (Wednesday). We are expecting about 25 6th form students. If you are working in YNiC open plan at that time, we would be grateful if you could use the computers furthest from the projector. Please let me know if you have any questions. Many thanks, Tim -- Tim Andrews Department of Psychology University of York York, YO10 5DD UK Tel: 44-1904-324356 Fax: 44-1904-323181 http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/ta505/

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phds, postdocs and faculty positions
by Gary Green 06 Dec '15

06 Dec '15

PhD positions are available at the Functional and Molecular Neuroimaging Laboratory, Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. The focus of the lab is to understand the relationship between functional network and the molecular pathology in the brain. We are developing advanced in vivo imaging techniques (MRI/MRS, PET and optical imaging) to track the structural, functional and molecular changes longitudinally in transgenic mice that express specific disease-related mutations. Correlations can then be drawn between animal behaviour, neuropathology, neurotransmission and the neural network. There is currently an opportunity for highly motivated PhD students to join this collaborative project. The student will learn and refine in vivo functional imaging in rodents to understand how neurotransmission and functional connectome are disrupted in the disease progression. QBI has state-of-the-art core facilities for electrophysiology, super resolution microscopy, flow cytometry, molecular genetics, histochemistry and cognitive testing. Access is also available to an state-of-the-art imaging facility, the Centre for Advanced Imaging, equipped with 16.4T MRI, 9.4T MRI with cryoprobe, 7T MR-PET and microPET/CT for small animal imaging, and Siemens 7T, Siemens 3T Trio, PET/CT, and a cyclotron for human imaging. For more detail, please see: http://jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/497609/phd-position-in-imaging-disease-con… For inquiry, please email to:k.chuang@uq.edu.au — Kai-Hsiang Chuang, PhD Associate Professor Queensland Brain Institute and Centre for Advanced Imaging University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia ============================ PhD Opportunities at IMPRS NeuroCom The International Max Planck Research School on Neuroscience of Communication (IMPRS NeuroCom) (http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/main.html) now offers several positions for excellent students holding a Master´s degree (or equivalent) to perform research resulting in a PhD. IMPRS NeuroCom is based at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, and the University of Leipzig, and also involves the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig, and the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, UK. Deadline for the next round of open applications is January 4th, 2016. The interviews are expected to take place in March/April 2016. The programme will start in Autumn 2016. The IMPRS NeuroCom aims to recruit and educate excellent young scientists who wish to extend their knowledge and research experience in a structured 3-year research programme, in order to pursue a successful career in cognitive neuroscience. The school is intended for students holding a very good Master's degree (or equivalent) in a wide spectrum of potential disciplines such as cognitive neuroscience, psychology, medicine, neurobiology, linguistics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, biochemistry, or related fields, awarded by an internationally recognized university-level institution. Research experience is essential for successful candidates. Applications are evaluated by IMPRS faculty members. Interview selection is based on academic qualifications, personal references, recommendation, research experience and interests, and suitability to the programme. PhD students of the IMPRS NeuroCom will receive funding based on the guidelines of the Max Planck Society. There are no tuition fees. Enrollment at the University of Leipzig is optional for German students and mandatory for international students. The enrollment fee is approximately €190 per semester. Please find more information about the research school and PhD programme at:http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/main.html and seehttp://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/applications for details and usehttps://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mlnp/imprs_neurocom_2016.nsf/registration for your application. For further information please contact Dr. Veronika Krieghoff:vkrieghoff@cbs.mpg.de -- Dr. Veronika Krieghoff IMPRS Coordinator and Coordinator of the International Office Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Stephanstrasse 1A 04103 Leipzig, Germany Phone: +49 341 - 9940 2261 IMPRS: http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/main.html ============================ We seek outstanding applicants whose research interests lie at the intersection of marketing, psychology, economics, and neuroscience and who are interested in studying the brain mechanisms that underlie judgement and decision-making. Particular interests of our group are the neural underpinnings of persuasive messaging, social influences on (consumer) choices, emotion regulation and self-control, and the role of neurotransmitters and hormones in such decisions. For the current project we are particularly looking for applicants who have experience with innovative fMRI methods, most notably multi-voxel pattern analysis (MVPA), and who would be interested in applying these techniques to predict real-world consumer choices. Candidates with a less technical focus and a more general interest in how neuroscience can inform consumer decision-making are also invited to apply. Topic We seek to predict consumer choice from neural activity in response to products, brands and advertising. In particular, we focus on linking neural measures to real market choice data. We will systematically compare the predictive validity of these brain markers to benchmarks from conventional marketing research and psychophysiological methods. In general, candidates have a large say in the precise focus of their project Approach The preferred methodology is fMRI, in particular applying innovative techniques such as multi-voxel pattern analysis (MVPA) and representational similarity analysis (RSA), as well as neural reliability (inter-subject correlations in neural activity). Multivariate pattern classification techniques have recently been applied to map discrete emotions which potentially would enable classifying stimuli such as brands and commercials into multidimensional affective space. Experience with and interest in applying these advanced techniques is a definite plus. In addition to fMRI, we use EEG, facial coding, eye-tracking and behavioural measures in our research. Experience with at least one of these methods is required. About our Center The PhD student will be a member of The Erasmus Center for Neuroeconomics (ECN), which is hosted by the Marketing Department of the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. This position will be jointly supervised by Prof. Ale Smidts and Dr. Maarten Boksem. The Erasmus Center for Neuroeconomics is dedicated to conducting cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in decision neuroscience, and hosts the Erasmus Behavioural Lab which provides an excellent infrastructure for conducting behavioural, EEG/ERP, eye-tracking, facial coding and hormone-administration experiments. In addition, the Center has access to multiple MRI scanners located the Erasmus Medical Center. The Department of Marketing is home of leading researchers in consumer behaviour and judgment and decision making, and experts in marketing modelling and data science. For more info please visit bit.ly/1IuhCYP <http://bit.ly/1IuhCYP> Maarten Boksem Associate Professor***|* Erasmus University *|*Rotterdam School of Management Visit: Mandeville Building *|* Room T10-09* | *Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 *|* 3062 PA Rotterdam* |* +31(0)104081471 Mail: PO Box 1738 | 3000 DR Rotterdam | The Netherlands Home <http://www.boksem.nl> | Lab <http://www.erim.nl/neuroeconomics> | ERIM <http://www.erim.eur.nl/people/maarten-boksem/> | RSM <http://www.rsm.nl/people/maarten-boksem/> | Discovery <http://discovery.rsm.nl/marketing/article/176-can-brain-responses-to-movie-…> | RG <http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maarten_Boksem> | Scholar <https://scholar.google.nl/citations?user=12Pq_v8AAAAJ&hl=en> | LinkedIn <https://nl.linkedin.com/pub/maarten-boksem/54/290/761> ==================== We are looking for an excellent MR-physicist for the University Hospital in Linköping. Please se details in http://www.ingenjorsjobb.se/ledigt-jobb/linkoping/company/region-ostergotla… 73, Peter Peter Lundberg, PhD, Professor University of Linköping and University Hospital of Linköping / Radiation Physics and CMIV Postal address: Peter Lundberg Radiation Physics University Hospital of Linköping S-581 85 Linköping, Sweden Mail peter.lundberg(a)liu.se <mailto:peter.lundberg@liu.se> Ph +46-(0)10 - 103 2790 ======================== A 3-years doctoral position (60% TVL E13) is available from January 2016 in the research group of Stefan Klöppel at the Freiburg Brain Imaging Center (FBI, <http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/index_en.html>http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/index_en.html) in Germany. The candidate can obtain a PhD in the field of Psychology, Medicine or Biology. The candidate will apply non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (e.g. tDCS and TMS) in combination with MR-imaging to patients in different stages of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The project aims to improve cognitive functioning through cognitive training, etc. Imaging and TMS will contribute to a detailed characterisation of individual patients to motivate tailored interventions. We offer The FBI integrates the efforts in neuroscience research of the departments of Psychiatry/Psychotherapy, Neurology, Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery. The research group is closely collaborating with the Department for Pattern recognition methods (<http://lmb.informatik.uni-freiburg.de/index.en.html>http://lmb.informatik.uni-freiburg.de/index.en.html), the local memory clinic (<https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/zggf-en.html>https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/zggf-en.html) and the Cluster of Excellence (<http://www.brainlinks-braintools.uni-freiburg.de/>http://www.brainlinks-braintools.uni-freiburg.de/). The project offers a wide range of research opportunities, closely linked with clinical demands. We require Applicants must hold a master degree or equivalent in medicine, psychology or a related field. Experience with tDCS and TMS is advantageous but not required. Candidates should be motivated to acquire basic programming skills (e.g. Matlab). Disabled applicants are preferred if qualification is equal. As the University of Freiburg intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. Please send applications to PD Dr. Stefan Klöppel (stefan.kloeppel(a)uniklinik-freiburg.de) Informal enquiries may call +49 761 270 52960 or the email address given above. <https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/research-groups/ag-kloeppel.html>https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/research-groups/ag-kloeppel.html ====================== One postdoctoral position is available within the Laboratory of Psychiatric Neuroimaging (LIM21) (www.neuroimagem.org.br/ <http://www.neuroimagem.org.br/>)at the University of São Paulo Medical School, Brazil, directed by Geraldo F. Busatto, Ph.D. ** Candidates should send a message to neuroimagem.ipq(a)hc.fm.usp.br <mailto:neuroimagem.ipq@hc.fm.usp.br> with his/her CV and a letter of support. Deadline: 13 Dec 2015 ** *JOB DESCRIPTION* We are looking for a full-time researcher with previous experience in the use of software for the analysis of neuroimaging data. This post-doctoral fellow will be requested to work mainly with data acquired using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging methods (rs-fMRI) to evaluate patterns of functional connectivity in the brain. In our project, funded by the /FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL/ (FAPESP), such brain imaging data is being acquired in groups of cognitively-intact elderly individuals, patients with Alzheimer´s disease (AD), and patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Pre-processing steps will be carried out using the software Analysis of Functional NeuroImages (AFNI), while the actual processing of data will be conducted using Matlab-based programs. The work will also involve use of software to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy to distinguish between AD, MCI and healthy elderlies, generating multivariate classifiers based on machine-learning methods (support vector machine). With such strategy, we aim to identify which are the functional connectivity characteristics in the brain that are most critical for the progression from normal cognition to MCI and then to AD. The post-doctoral fellow should have knowledge about the acquisition and analysis of fMRI data and other neuroimaging modalities. We aim to bring an individual with abilities to carry out, independently, analyses and organization of computational brain imaging data, interaction with other researchers involved in the same project, and participating in the writing up of scientific papers. These characteristics are expected to boost the scientific productivity from the funded project, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The professional will also have the opportunity to interact with scientists who are at the forefront of technologies for amyloid imaging in the brain, and data will be combined with fMRI analyses in the same elderly subjects evaluated with those two imaging technologies. The post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to practice abilities in analysing data of a challenging scientifc project, and he/she will be expected to establish and use optimized processing pipelines for the analysis of rs-fMRI data and other neuroimaging modalities. *Requirements* - Completed PhD in areas related to computer sciences, neuroscience, neurology or psychiatry - Research interest and brain imaging applied to research studies of brain aging - Previous experience in the usage of processing and statistical analysis methods for research studies applied to magnetic resonance imaging studies of the brain. best regard *Laboratory of Psychiatric Neuroimaging - HCFMUSP ============================ * There is an opportunity for international student to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship at University of British Columbia affiliated hospital: http://www.cfri-training.ca/funding/cfri-funding/postdoctoral-fellowships CFRI M.I.N.D Postdoctoral Fellowships - For postdoctoral fellows whose supervisor is a member of the M.I.N.D theme and whose long term research outcomes and goals address one or more of the theme’s core areas of interest: 1) visualizing the brain using advanced neuroimaging, 2) mental health and behaviours in infants, children and youth 3) early diagnosis interventions and therapeutics for neurodevelopmental disorders. $50,000/year Application Process To apply download the 'CFRI Studentships & Fellowships - Guidelines & Application Form' and submit the completed application toreseduc(a)cfri.ca by December 1, 2015. The applicant would work in the CNoS lab, directed by Todd Woodward. All the best, Todd Woodward -- Todd S. Woodward, Ph.D. Cognitive Neuroscience of Schizophrenia Lab (CNoS) http://www.cfri.ca/our-research/researchers/results/Details/todd-woodward http://www.cnoslab.com/donate.html 604-875-2000 x4724 ***** Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry University of British Columbia BC Mental Health and Addiction Research Institute Vancouver, Canada ======================== Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher who will be in charge of a study on the representation of gustatory stimuli in the context of visual perception of food and other cues, as well as their hedonic and motivational potential. The study combines standard fMRI acquisition procedures with custom gustatory stimulation sequences. The project will be executed as a collaboration of the departments of Biological Psychology (T. Noesselt) and Psychoinformatics (M. Hanke), Institute of Psychology at the University of Magdeburg. It is embedded in the DFG-funded collaborative research center on the "Neurobiology of Motivated Behavior" (SFB 779;http://www.sfb779.de/en/index.html). The position is 100% FTE (E13 TV-L, with all benefits) and available for two years, with the possibility to be extended ed for an additional two-year period. This position offers an excellent opportunity to acquire expertise for a wide range topics. This includes versatile fMRI data acquisition techniques, analysis (statistical parametric mapping, pattern classification), and experimental algorithms (e.g. functional inter-subject alignment). Magdeburg, one of Germany's leading imaging facilities, offers a rich research landscape. Institutions, such as the Otto-von-Guericke- University, the Leibniz-Institute for Neurobiology, and the German Center for Neuro-Degenerative Diseases, contribute comprehensive infrastructure for brain imaging research, such as a multitude of research-dedicated MRI-scanners (Siemens 7 Tesla, fMRI-PET, Siemens Trio, Verio, Skyra und Philips Achieva). The close collaboration of research groups in Magdeburg offers many opportunities for interactions within the SFB779. The Institute of Psychology operates its own compute cluster for data analysis. Requirements: - Master degree (or Diploma, or an equivalent degree)_and_ PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field of science - good publication record - English language skills - experience in planning, executing, and analysis of fMRI studies - profound knowledge of (at least) one of the programming languages Python or Matlab – as well as the ability to demonstrate this knowledge in practice - experience with scientific Python packages (e.g. SciPy, sklearn, Nipype, PyMVPA), and with the application of multivariate and machine learning algorithms is advantageous - experience with gustatory stimulation is desirable The University of Magdeburg is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please see the official job posting: http://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg_media/Stellenausschreibungen/2015/Wissensch… (German only) or contact: Michael Hanke tel.: +49 391 67-18481 email:michael.hanke@ovgu.de www:http://www.psychoinformatics.de Interested candidates should send their applications including CV with transcripts or degree certificates, publication list, and a brief statement of research interests in a single file to: bewerbung(a)ovgu.de (cc:michael.hanke@ovgu.de) Reference: 263/2015 Application deadline is Dec 18 2015. ================================ The Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks an accomplished scientist with a strong record of academic achievement and scientific leadership. Commitment to and enthusiasm for an interdisciplinary approach to contemplative, affective and social neuroscience. Candidates with a developmental focus are especially encouraged to apply. This position will provide oversight and direction to CIHM's contemplative, affective and social neuroscience research operations. The Scientist will work in partnership with Dr. Richard Davidson and his collaborative leadership team in three key areas: strategic planning and setting research direction, ensuring the research conducted is at the highest quality level and providing high-level project oversight to ensure the research is conducted as efficiently as possible. *Well-qualified candidates will have the following /required/ experience:* - PhD. A degree in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline is preferred. - A minimum of 3 years' of post-doctoral experience in a research setting. - A demonstrated ability for strategic thinking and a methodical approach to the implementation of neuroimaging research. - Experience with at least one of the following neuroimaging analysis methodologies and/or software packages: BOLD GLM, multivariate modeling, functional connectivity, VBM, FSL, SPM, and Freesurfer. *Well-qualified candidates will have the following /preferred/ experience:* - A record of serving as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-investigator on extramurally supported research fellowships and/or projects. - Competency in and experience with at least several of the key methodologies: structural MRI, fMRI, EEG, psychophysiology, neuroendocrine, immune, genetic, and epigenetic measures. - Competency in at least one of the following: R, SPSS, MATLAB and/or Python. - Experience with writing grant proposals and budget preparation. - Experience providing team leadership in a scientific environment. - Self-motivated and have excellent organizational, interpersonal, writing and communication skills. *Additional Information:* Salary is negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience. Please see the attached PDF or visit our website for more detailed information about the job duties: http://www.investigatinghealthyminds.org/cihmEmployment.html#employmentOpp *Application Procedures:* To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your relevant experience to Brittany.Thomson(a)wisc.edu <mailto:Brittany.Thomson@wisc.edu> by 12/23/15, or apply through UW-Madison’s JobApply website at https://www.ohr.wisc.edu/Weblisting/External/PVLSummaryApply.aspx?pvl_num=8… Thank you! -- Brittany Thomson -- Davidson Admin Team T-229 /(608) 890-0143 <tel:%20%28608%29%20890-0143> Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging & Behavior Center for Investigating Healthy Minds ==================== Human Magnetic Resonance Center Director - The College of Natural Sciences & Institute for Applied Life Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst POSITION: The Human Magnetic Resonance (MR) Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is scheduled to open in April 2016. As part of the $95 million investment of the University and the Commonwealth into the new Institute of Applied Life Sciences (http://www.umass.edu/ials/), the Center will house a state-of-the-art Siemens Skyra 3T magnetic resonance system. We invite applications for a tenured position in a Department in the College of Natural Sciences from Ph.D.-level scientists at the rank of ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or PROFESSOR to serve as director for this new MR Center. The new hire will collaborate with IALS faculty and industry scientists, and provide essential training for the next generation of scientists. IALS and the UMass Amherst campus are committed to the development of translational research programs and to fostering interactions with industry. IALS will fill a number of faculty positions at both senior and junior level over the next two years. IALS has recently made major investments in campus infrastructure and core facilities (see http://www.umass.edu/ials/core-facilitiesfor more details) and is also partnering with the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (see http://www.mghpcc.org/). STARTING DATE: September 1, 2016 QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate should have a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, Physics, Biology or related field. RESPONSIBILITIES: As a faculty member with a home in one of the departments in the College of Natural Sciences, the director will lead his or her own research lab and related student training. The director is expected to lead the MR Center in all its functions and to carry out his or her own neuroimaging research, with approximately 50% time dedicated to each of these activities. The director will build and lead a highly productive center and support the development of MR research of new and existing faculty and industry users. The director will also oversee center staff including physicists and technicians. REQUIREMENTS: Preference will be given to a candidate with demonstrated leadership and extensive experience and involvement in a successful MR center. We seek relevant expertise in areas such as: anatomical or functional neuroimaging; development of new neuroimaging methodologies; or neuroimaging of cognition. Successful candidates will have a strong track record of research publications and federal funding focused on the development or use of state-of-the-art magnetic resonance techniques and approaches for the study of human brain structure and function. Department, School, Institute, University and Community: The University of Massachusetts Amherst (http://www.umass.edu), the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, is a nationally ranked public research university and home to over 22,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students. The 1,430 acre campus is located in the scenic Pioneer valley of western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The University of Massachusetts Amherst, along with Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College, is a member of the Five College Consortium and the Academic Career network. The region boasts a rural setting with easy access to Boston, Hartford, and New York City. Amherst is nestled between the Berkshire Mountains, Holyoke Range and Pelham Hills providing many recreational opportunities. APPLICATION PROCESS: IALS and CNS are strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and curriculum. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 6, 2016. The search will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a current CV, research statement, and contact information for three references. These materials should be submitted to: http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=66077 For questions about the position, contact search committee co-chair, John McCarthy at jmccarthy(a)grad.umass.edu <http://umass.edu> The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career. -- Jacquie Kurland, PhD Associate Professor Department of Communication Disorders School of Public Health and Health Sciences University of Massachusetts Amherst 358 North Pleasant Street, Room 307A Amherst, MA 01003-9296 Phone: (413) 545-4007 Fax: (413) 545-0803 Email: jkurland(a)comdis.umass.edu <mailto:jkurland@comdis.umass.edu> ================== * *

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YNiC Seminar 3rd Dec - Another project presentation
by Sarah Finch 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

There will be a further project presentation tomorrow. David Pitcher and Alex Benjamin will be giving a joint presentation on their similar projects which are entitled: David - "Understanding the role of cortical areas in face perception using fMRI and TMS" Alex - "Understanding the role of cortical areas in human motion perception using fMRI and TMS" Many thanks Sarah 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 -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: YNiC Seminar 3rd Dec Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:22:04 +0000 From: Sarah Finch <sarah.finch(a)ynic.york.ac.uk> To: staff(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Hi all, A reminder that the Daniel Baker will be giving a project presentation at the YNiC seminar this Thursday at 4pm entitled: *"Neuroimaging of binocular function in human amblyopia" *The seminar will take place at 4pm in B020, all are welcome and refreshments will be available afterwards.* *Many thanks* * -- 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

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YNiC Seminar 3rd December
by Sarah Finch 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

Hi all, A reminder that the Daniel Baker will be giving a project presentation at the YNiC seminar this Thursday at 4pm entitled: *"Neuroimaging of binocular function in human amblyopia" *The seminar will take place at 4pm in B020, all are welcome and refreshments will be available afterwards.* *Many thanks* * -- 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

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Fwd: training
by David Pitcher 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

Dear Rec Submissions, Please can Alex Benjamin and myself have permission to be trained as YNIC scanner operators. Thanks and best regards. David. > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Ross Devlin <ross.devlin(a)ynic.york.ac.uk> > Date: 1 December 2015 at 10:16:25 GMT > To: david.pitcher(a)york.ac.uk > Subject: training > > Hi David, > > Process steps required. > > You need to write to Rec Submissions to get approval from Tony Morland > > You both need to attend > > 1) a ynic induction (although I have cancelled the one for this week I could still do one for both of you tomorrow lunctime at around 1pm, takes about an hour, if you wish to do this let me know as we will need to get a fob created for you). > 2) a Level 0 training session (there is one this Friday am) > 3) Level 1 training will be arranged on an ad hoc basis either as part of your own project scanning during normal scanning hours or on other projects providing they are suitable and I can manage it without compromising their scanning time. > > Ross

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