Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join the Wellcome Trust Consortium for Neuroimmunology of Mood Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease (NIMA). The post will be based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge UK, under the supervision of Prof. Ed Bullmore.
NIMA is a 5-year research programme, with total funding of approximately £5.7M, designed to translate the new inter-disciplinary science of neuroimmunology to therapeutic applications in psychiatry and neurology. The research programme will be coordinated across a network of UK academic centres (University of Cambridge, University of Sussex, University of Cardiff, University of Glasgow, King’s College London, University of Oxford and University of Southampton) and two major pharmaceutical companies (Janssen Pharmaceuticals R&D and H. Lundbeck A/S). The scientific scope of the research will include clinical biomarker studies, therapeutic trials of new drugs in patients with depression and Alzheimer’s disease and is intended to develop new treatment approaches for these conditions.
Prof. Ed Bullmore (University of Cambridge) and Dr. Neil Harrison (University of Sussex) will co-lead MRI components of the Consortium which will be undertaken at Cambridge, Glasgow, KCL, Oxford & Sussex. This post will be based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and will involve close coordination with Sussex as well as each of the other imaging sites.
The research programme will use a range of advanced quantitative techniques including models of magnetisation transfer (qMT), T1/ T2 mapping and diffusion imaging (NODDI), as well as task-related functional imaging and graph theoretic analyses of multi-echo resting state fMRI in conjunction with peripheral and CSF immunophenotyping to investigate the neural and peripheral signatures of inflammation in patients with depression. Comparable techniques as well as histology will be acquired in rodent inflammation models at other sites to facilitate back-translation of the human imaging findings.
The post holder will work closely with a postdoc based at Sussex and other researchers at both sites to analyse all of the imaging data acquired from up to 150 patients and controls.
This post offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved in a large multi-centre consortium combining cutting-edge microstructural and functional neuroimaging with deep immunological phenotyping to characterise the role of inflammation in the commonest mental disorder depression. The successful candidate will assist in the initial quality control of sequences across imaging centres and the analysis and interpretation of the imaging data. The post will involve close collaboration with other leading UK neuroimaging groups as well as groups working on functional immunological network changes.
For further information and link to application go to http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/6526/
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoc for a 3-year position at the
Dept. of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University (Belgium). The focus
of our lab is the investigation of motivational influences on different
cognitive functions (http://users.ugent.be/~rkrebs/).
The postdoc position will be created as part of an ERC starting grant
(REMOTIVATE – reward revisited: towards a comprehensive understanding of
motivational influences on human cognition) that investigates
interactions between reward, cognitive control, and emotional processes.
The candidate will mainly be involved in fMRI experiments, but
extensions to EEG and combined fMRI-EEG are possible. Candidates are
expected to have a PhD in the field of psychology or cognitive
neuroscience at the time of the starting date. Individuals with prior
training in fMRI acquisition and analysis, as well as reward processing
and/or cognitive control would be excellent for this position. Good
programming and data analysis skills, or an eagerness to learn, are
essential. Familiarity with physiological measures (heart rate,
respiratory rate, and skin conductance) and eye tracking is beneficial
but not required.
Our department hosts several research groups in the realm of cognitive
psychology and cognitive neuroscience, creating a dynamic research
environment including regular internal talk series as well as
presentations by invited speakers. We have access to a
research-dedicated 3-tesla MR scanner (Siemens), a Biosemi EEG system,
as well as an MR-compatible EEG system, eye-tracking devices, and a TMS lab.
The preferred starting date for this position is October 1st 2015.
Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter, and contact
information of two referees to ruthmkrebs(a)gmail.com before May 17th
2015. Interviews will be held in June.
Ruth Krebs
Dept. of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University
Henri Dunantlaan 2
9000 Ghent
Belgium
The Lothian Birth Cohort 1936 (LBC1936) research team is seeking an ambitious post-doctoral research associate to analyse the associations between brain structure and cognitive ageing in healthy older people. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a successful multidisciplinary team, and on one of the largest and most informative datasets in the research field. The post-holder will work with a team to analyse structural and tractography data from 500 subjects in the LBC1936 Cohort coming for a third wave of scanningto determine brain volume and quantitative changes using MR imaging. The appointee will have a postgraduate degree, probably a PhD, in Image Analysis, Medical Physics, Neuroscience, or a related biological subject but MUST have strong computational and image analysis skills. This post is funded by the Medical Research Council. The post is full time, starting as soon as possible and is for three years. Informal inquiries to: Professor Joanna Wardlaw, Tel +44 131 537 2943; Emailbric(a)ed.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is 16 April 2015
University of Edinburgh job reference - 032826https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/
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*NYU Child Study Center*
*Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry*
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*Job Description: Assistant Research Scientist*
*_Position Overview:_*
The Autism Research Program and the Center for Neurodevelopmental
Disorders of the Child Study Center at the NYU Langone Medical Center
are currently seeking applications for a 2-year neuroimaging research
associate position, starting in May 2015. A multidisciplinary team uses
a variety of MRI approaches (e.g., resting state fMRI, task-based fMRI,
simultaneous EEG/fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, cortical thickness) to
examine brain function, structure and their development in children,
adolescents and adults – healthy individuals, as well as those with
psychiatric disorders such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) and Autism. The labs provide a highly collaborative environment
where research associates have the opportunity to gain excellent
research experience, with involvement in peer-reviewed publications.
Salary is competitive and benefits include health, vision, and dental.
*_Responsibilities include but are not limited to:_*
MRI scanning, MRI and behavioral data handling, MRI image quality
assessment and data processing, data analysis and scripting, database
management and systems administration for the Linux server.
*_Requirements and expectations:_*
Applicants should have at least a B.S. or B.A. in neuroscience, biology,
psychology, computer sciences, engineering or other related scientific
fields; however a master degree is preferable. The ideal candidate will
have strong interpersonal skills, prior research experience, strong
written and oral communication, and the ability to work as a member of a
team, as well as independently. Working knowledge of Unix/Linux
environments and experience in python, BASH or a similar scripting
language are required.
To apply, please contact Ms. Hallie Brown (Hallie.Brown(a)nyumc.org
<mailto:Hallie.Brown@nyumc.org>) and Dr. Adriana Di Martino
(adriana.dimartino(a)nyumc.org <mailto:adriana.dimartino@nyumc.org>)
attaching a resume or CV, including contact details for 3 references.
/New York University Langone Medical Center is an equal
employment/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital/or
parental status, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veterans
status, or any other classification protected by applicable Federal,
State, or Municipal Law./
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*Clare Kelly PhD*
Ussher Assistant Professor of Functional Neuroimaging
Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience
School of Psychology and Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine
Trinity College Dublin | Dublin 2, Ireland
clare.kelly(a)tcd.ie <mailto:clare.kelly@tcd.ie>
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Center for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The Child Study Center at NYU Langone Medical Center | New York, NY
10016, USA
clare.kelly(a)nyumc.org <mailto:clare.kelly@nyumc.org>
*POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP*
*IN CLINICAL NEUROIMAGING *
/THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY/ JEFFERSON /
/MEDICAL COLLEGE, PHILA., PA./
The Department of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson
Medical College has an opening for a Two-Year Postdoctoral Research
Fellowship in Clinical Neuroimaging focusing on both clinical brain
mapping and primary cognitive neuroscience investigations. The emphasis
in our neuroimaging program is on cognitive and behavioral
reorganization/plasticity following brain surgery for epilepsy, tumors,
and other neurological conditions. Presurgical brain mapping studies are
undertaken (MRI volumetrics, task-fMRI, resting state, diffusion
imaging, electrocortical stimulation, neuropsychological assessment) as
well as post-surgical neuroimaging studies investigating clinical,
cognitive, and behavioral outcomes. The pre-surgical brain mapping
studies are conducted on a regular basis, utilized in image-guided brain
surgery, and then made available for research. Studies in brain recovery
and the cognitive reorganization of language and memory functions are
emphasized, along with projects in electrophysiology and brain
stimulation, yielding rich multi-modal datasets for the investigation of
both cognitive and seizure networks. Thomas Jefferson University
provides a interdisciplinary environment with grand rounds, seminars,
case conferences, and opportunities to collaborate with faculty across
departments such as neurosurgery. Successful applicant will have a
strong background in image processing (e.g., MATLAB, SPM, FSL) with a
strong interest in clinical neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience.
Applicants must have a MD or PHD in neuroscience, biophysics, biomedical
engineering, statistics, neuropsychology, or related field. Interested
applicants should send a CV and cover letter stating experience and
interests, and three letters of recommendation. Anticipated start date
is the summer of 2015. *Contact: Joseph I. Tracy, Ph.D., ABPP(CN).
Director, Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Mapping Laboratory, Thomas
Jefferson Univ./Jefferson Medical Coll., Jefferson Hospital for
Neuroscience, 901 Walnut Street, Suite #447, Phila.,PA 19107,
phone:#215-955-4661, *e-mail: joseph.tracy(a)jefferson.edu
<mailto:joseph.tracy@jefferson.edu>.
Thomas Jefferson University is a nondiscriminatory/affirmative
actual employer. Applications from members of ethnic and racial
minority groups are encouraged.
Joseph I. Tracy, Ph.D., ABPP/CN
Professor, Departments of Neurology and Radiology
Director, Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Mapping Laboratory
Director, Neuropsychology Division
Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson Medical College
Health Professions Building, Suite 447
901 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Dear Users
This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020) Andrew Quinn from the Oxford centre
for Human Brain Activity will give a talk on "Directionality and
oscillatory dynamics in functional brain networks".
Abstract:
Electrophysiological data is rich in oscillatory activity. These rhythms
exist across many time scales and are known to co-vary with brain states
(such as sleep/wake) as well as many cognitive and behavioural factors.
Moreover the connectivity between brain regions also shows robust
spatial networks across the brain within specific frequency ranges
(Brookes et al 2011, de Pasquale et al 2010, Hipp et al 2012). The
present work establishes a methodology for estimating the direction of
information flow within such networks which is validated on simulations
before application to real MEG data.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after
the seminar.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
Announcement of Postdoctoral Positions: Alcohol Research Training Grant,
“Alcohol Research Training: Change Methods & Mechanisms”
The Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA)
announces three new postdoctoral positions on our NIAAA Institutional
Research Training grant. The goal of the grant is to prepare future NIH
scientists to conduct research to (1) elucidate the processes of change
in drinking behavior, (2) develop and test effective methods to effect
change through self-change, treatment and indicated prevention, and (3)
develop and test models to disseminate knowledge of effective
interventions to diverse populations. The grant supports four
predoctoral fellows in the Department of Psychology and three
postdoctoral fellows who may come from any discipline relevant to the
goals of the training program. Fellows work with one of the core
training faculty: Barbara S. McCrady (PI and training program director),
Eric Claus, Jon Houck, Theresa Moyers, Matthew Pearson, J. Scott
Tonigan, Kamilla Venner, Katie Witkiewitz, or W. Gill Woodall.
In anticipation of renewal funding, we have three openings to support
postdoctoral fellows in the 2015-2016 academic year. Applicants must
meet the following criteria: (1) demonstrated interest in the alcohol
field as evidenced by prior coursework, research, and/or clinical
experience; (2) a record of research productivity as evidenced by
research presentations and peer-reviewed publications; and (3) a
commitment to a career in alcohol research. All fellows must be US
citizens or permanent resident aliens.
As part of the training program, fellows must be engaged in full-time
research training, participate in a weekly Addictions seminar, define a
training plan and achieve specific competencies during each year, and
limit outside employment. For continued support post-doctoral fellows
will be expected to prepare and successfully submit an NIH grant
application.
The training program provides a NIH-defined stipend (based on years
since doctoral degree), tuition remission, support for professional
travel up to $2000 per year, and support for training- and
research-related expenses.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, 3 letters of
recommendation, 1-page statement of interest, letter stating their
qualifications for and interest in the training grant, and their
graduate transcripts to Barbara McCrady. Applications will reviewed on a
rolling basis. Submit all materials electronically to:
Barbara S. McCrady, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Psychology
Director, Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA)
University of New Mexico
2650 Yale Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
bmccrady(a)unm.edu
See http://casaa.unm.edu/traininggrant.html for information about the
training program
The UNM Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA)
announces three new postdoctoral positions on our NIAAA Institutional
Research Training grant. The goal of the grant is to prepare future NIH
scientists to conduct research to (1) elucidate the processes of change
in drinking behavior, (2) develop and test effective methods to effect
change through self-change, treatment, and indicated prevention, and (3)
develop and test models to disseminate knowledge of effective
interventions to diverse populations. Postdoctoral fellows work with one
of the core training faculty: Barbara S. McCrady (PI and training
program director), Eric Claus, Jon Houck, Theresa Moyers, Matthew
Pearson, J. Scott Tonigan, Kamilla Venner, Katie Witkiewitz, or W. Gill
Woodall.
In anticipation of renewal funding, *we have three openings to support
postdoctoral fellows in the 2015-2016 academic year*. Applicants must
meet the following criteria: (1) demonstrated interest in the alcohol
field as evidenced by prior coursework, research, and/or clinical
experience; (2) a record of research productivity as evidenced by
research presentations and peer-reviewed publications; and (3) a
commitment to a career in alcohol research. All fellows must be US
citizens or permanent resident aliens.
As part of the training program, fellows must be engaged in full-time
research training, participate in a weekly Addictions seminar, define a
training plan and achieve specific competencies during each year, and
limit outside employment. For continued support post-doctoral fellows
will be expected to prepare and successfully submit an NIH grant
application.
The training program provides a NIH-defined stipend (based on years
since doctoral degree), tuition remission, support for professional
travel up to $2000 per year, and support for training- and
research-related expenses.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, 3 letters of
recommendation, 1-page statement of interest, letter stating their
qualifications for and interest in the training grant, and their
graduate transcripts to Barbara McCrady. Applications will be reviewed
on a rolling basis. Submit all materials electronically to:
Barbara S. McCrady, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Psychology
Director, Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA)
University of New Mexico
2650 Yale Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
bmccrady(a)unm.edu <mailto:bmccrady@unm.edu>
See http://casaa.unm.edu/traininggrant.html for information about the
training program
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Jon M. Houck, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
http://casaa.unm.edu/jhouck.html
A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available at the Max Planck
Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS) in Leipzig,
Germany. The objective of the postdoctoral research project is to use
high-resolution functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) to understand the role of subcortical sensory structures in human
perception and communication.
The MPI-CBS is an internationally leading centre for cognitive and
imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, several 3.0 T
MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, TMS, tDCS, several EEG suites,
and eye-tracking labs. All facilities and data analyses are supported by
experienced IT specialists and physicists. Besides an excellent
infrastructure, our institute offers an international and friendly
environment with researchers from diverse backgrounds. The postdoc will
be member of the group "Neural Mechanisms of Human Communication" led by
Katharina von Kriegstein.
The candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience,
experimental psychology, biology, or a related field, and should be able
to demonstrate a consistently outstanding academic record, including
publications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the acquisition
and analysis of neuroscientific data. Prior experience with
high-resolution functional or structural MRI is preferred.
The starting date for this position is flexible. Initially for two
years, the position offers the possibility of extension for up to four
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 statement
describing your personal qualifications and future research interests,
copies of up to three of your publications. Applications with the
subject heading "HC15PD" should be sent via email to:
personal(a)cbs.mpg.de. The deadline for application submission is 17 April
2015.
Contact for informal enquiries regarding the post: Prof. Dr. Katharina
von Kriegstein (kriegstein(a)cbs.mpg.de). For more information about the
group see: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm.
The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the
advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion,
gender, or disability.
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Katharina von Kriegstein
Max Planck Research Group Leader
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
Professor of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Humboldt University of Berlin
Rudower Chaussee 18, 12489 Berlin, Germany
Phone +49 (0) 341-9940-2476
Fax +49 (0) 341-9940-2448
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm
The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at Queens College (QC), City
University of New York (CUNY), in conjunction with the Laboratory of
Neuroimaging, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), has an
opening for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in functional
neuroimaging to start immediately. The postdoctoral fellow will work
closely with cognitive neuroscientists, psychologists, computer
scientists, psychiatrists, and neuroimaging specialists on research
aimed at elucidating the cognitive mechanisms associated with the
processing and quantification of information in the brain, particularly
as it pertains to cognitive control. The laboratories also have a
separate line of research in attention and emotion processing in
clinical (autism and neurologically impaired patients) and non-clinical
populations. Interested applicants must hold a doctoral degree in
cognitive neuroscience or a closely related field and should have
substantial experience in neuroimaging methods, as well as data
collection and analysis. Some background and/or advanced training in
functional and effective connectivity, as well as network-based (e.g.,
graph theory-based, etc.) analyses is preferred. It is critical that the
candidate has expertise and working knowledge of fMRI analysis software
(preferably SPM, though FSL, AFNI, and others are also acceptable),
along with familiarity with Matlab and E-Prime programming. Experience
interpreting neuroimaging data, working knowledge of functional
neuroanatomy, and a background in attention and cognitive control is
also highly desirable. A minimum two-year commitment is required. The
position is open now, and will remain open until filled. Interested
applicants are encouraged to email a CV and a cover letter describing
their research interests and neuroimaging experience to Dr. Jin Fan at
jin.fan(a)qc.cuny.edu. Three reference letters should also be sent
directly from the referee to Dr. Jin Fan via email.
