Dear Users
This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020) Greta Vilidaite will give an internal
project proposal presentation on "Effects of different types of TMS on
the strength and variability of the neural signal in the visual brain".
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
Dear Users
This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020) Greta Vilidaite will give an internal
project proposal presentation on "Effects of different types of TMS on
the strength and variability of the neural signal in the visual brain".
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
see below for 12 job / phd/ postdoc positions
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1.
Tenure Track Position "Neuropsychology of Language and Language Disorders"
Application deadline: 17 May 2015
Responsibilities
The research consortium Language in Interaction
(www.languageininteraction.nl) invites applications for a tenure track
position, offered with a view to long-term embedding of
neuropsychological research in a clinical setting, and enhancement of
collaborative research in the field of language-related disorders. The
specific focus of the position is on the neuropsychology of language,
bridging gaps at the clinical /non-clinical intersection (e.g.
language-related disorders). This integration can be achieved using a
varied set of methods, such as behavioural experimentation, functional
neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG, MEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS),
and formal computational modelling of language processes.
You will head an independent research group to be established to promote
the interaction between clinical and pre-clinical researchers. You will
be expected to conduct research in one or more research areas relevant
to the position. Supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD projects will be part
of your responsibilities. Administrative duties will include local
and/or national committee memberships. With a view to continuation, the
position may be expanded to include teaching and clinical work. You will
be provided with budgetary resources, a PhD student or technician,
materials and consumables.
Work environment
The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language
sciences. The Language in Interaction consortium, sponsored by a
Gravitation grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific
research (NWO), brings together many of the excellent research groups in
the Netherlands in a research programme on the foundations of language.
Excellence in the domain of language and related relevant fields of
cognition is combined with state-of-the-art research facilities and a
research team with ample experience in complex research methods and
utilization.
This position is equally shared by two research centres within Donders
Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (http://www.ru.nl/donders),
Radboud University and RadboudUMC. The Donders Institute is a
world-class research centre devoted to understanding the mechanistic
underpinnings of human cognition and behaviour. The institute conducts
research in an international setting with more than 600 researchers from
35 countries. English is the lingua franca. In 2013, the Donders
Institute was assessed by an international evaluation committee as
excellent and recognized as a ‘very stimulating environment for top
researchers, as well as for young talent'.
What we expect from you
You should be a creative and talented researcher, a strong experimenter
in the neuropsychology of language, and have a clinical background and
experience with patient studies.
Other requirements are:
− a PhD degree in a field relevant to the position concerned;
− an established international reputation;
− strong track record of peer-reviewed international publications;
− experience with successfully applying for external funding;
− experience with (co-)supervision of PhD students;
− management skills required for academic leadership.
What we have to offer
- full time position
- a maximum gross monthly salary of € 5,171 based on a 38-hour working
week; starting salary depends on qualifications and experience;
- you will be appointed for a period of 48 months; after 4 years, a
permanent position will be offered if your performance is evaluated
positively.
Are you interested?
Check this link for more information on this job offer and how to apply:
http://www.ru.nl/newstaff/vacaturebeschrijving?recid=554020
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2.
HI,
Fully funded PhD positions available in Psychology at the University of
Roehampton.
Projects offered here:
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/uploadedFiles/Pages_Assets/PDFs_and_Word_Docs/G…
Application form can be found here:
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/vcscholarships/#scholarships
Please note the deadline for applications is midnight Tuesday 5th May 2015
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3.
GE15071
Full Time; Permanent
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
University of Reading
Application closes: 25th May 2015
Salary Grade 6; £28,695 to £37,394 per annum
Location: Whiteknights Campus, Reading
Guidance Notes: Download PDF
Further Details: Download PDF
The Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN), is
seeking to appoint a Research Support Officer. The post holder will play
an important role in facilitating cutting edge research involving a
range of brain imaging technologies and techniques, including, MRI, EEG,
TMS and combined methodologies.
You will have:
- A PhD in psychology, neuroscience, computer science or related field
- Experience in providing technical training and supervision
- Experience in (f)MRI, including sequence development
- Experience in Linux platforms, programming and scripting
- Applied knowledge of electronics, design and implementation of
hardware solutions
Informal contact details
Contact role: Director, CINN
Contact name: Doug Saddy
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 6269
Contact email: j.d.saddy(a)reading.ac.uk
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: Manager, CINN
Contact name: Kelly Sloan
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 6951
Contact email: k.d.sloan(a)reading.ac.uk
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections
of the community.
We invite you to apply online for this vacancy by clicking the link at
the bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you wish to apply using a hardcopy form please email
recruitment(a)reading.ac.uk or contact Human Resources, University of
Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH or Telephone
+44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail).
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4.
Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join the
Wellcome Trust Consortium for Neuroimmunology of Mood Disorders and
Alzheimer’s Disease (NIMA) http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/6526/. 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.
The purpose of this role is to support and maintain the University’s
national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and
research. Contribution to excellence in research will be as a member of
a research team carrying out research at a similar level to that
undertaken by lecturing staff and will provide substantial scope for
academic judgement, originality, interpretation and presentation of
results. The role holder will assist with grant administration and the
writing of reports for funding bodies. Contribution to teaching will
include assistance in the presentation of seminars and may include
participation in the research group’s teaching programme. The role
holder will participate in the overall contribution of the
department/faculty, as appropriate.
For more information and details on applying for this post please see:
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/6526/
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5.
Please see below for a new post-doctoral research opportunity at the
Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY
Post Graduate Position at the Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY
Job Description:
Exciting opportunity for a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow
trained in fMRI and interested in
clinical and translational neuroimaging in young people with mood and
psychotic disorders.
Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting fMRI
data along with preparing
manuscripts. This position provides excellent opportunities for first
author publications and support
in obtaining their own grant funding. Applicants should have a PhD in
neuroscience, psychology,
radiology, or other relevant discipline. This position requires
extensive knowledge of fMRI data
analysis (FSL or SPM skills preferred). Applicants should also be
familiar with neuroimaging analysis
packages (e.g., SPM, AFNI, FSL) as well as proficient in statistical
analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS).
Job Qualifications:
Minimum requirements are a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology or Radiology
Extensive prior clinical experience and/or experience conducting
neuroimaging, specifically fMRI
studies
Strong background in biology or neuroscience
* Should be familiar with software to analyze neuroimaging data (SPM,
AFNI, FSL, etc.) and statistics
(SPSS, SAS, etc.). Experience with matlab is also desirable.
* Research theory training/experience (through previous research lab
experience)
* Excellent written and oral communication
* Familiarity with grant submission process
If interested please contact Dr Frangou at sophia.frangou(a)mssm.edu
The position is available for 2 years in the first instance with a
possible extension of another 2 years.
Salary scale will follow current NIMH recommendations:
Career Level Stipend for FY 2015
Predoctoral $22,920
Postdoctoral Years of Experience
0 $42,840
1 $44,556
2 $46,344
3 $48,192
4 $50,112
5 $52,116
6 $54,216
7 or more $56,376
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6.
PhD fellowship in Neuroscience at the University of Turin
Description: We are searching for a highly motivated candidate with
strong interest in functional neuroimaging. The candidate will use and
develope functional and effective connectivity as well as multivoxel
pattern analysis methods to inspect patterns of propagation of the brain
damage and intention-from-movement brain encoding. The PhD program in
Neuroscience offers broad training possibilities in the required
experimental methods within a stimulating academic environment.
Requirements: The successful candidate should have a degree in either
Physics or Electronic Engineering or Applided mathematics or
Neuroscience, together with very good programming skills with matlab and
python. She/he should be highly motivated to work in a team and to
collaborate across and beyond disciplines. Candidates with previous
experience in using fMRI techniques are strongly encouraged to apply.
The position is open from 1 July 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.
For more details about the PhD program in Neuroscience, see:
http://dott-neuroscienze.campusnet.unito.it/do/home.pl.
For further information about the position, please contact:
Franco Cauda, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
CCS fMRI, Koelliker Hospital and Department of Psychology
University of Turin
Via Po, 14 10123 Turin (Italy)
tel: (+39) 011.670.39.24
fax: (+39) 011.814.62.31
e-mail: franco.cauda(a)unito.it
http://www.gcs-fmri.unito.it/index.php/franco-caudahttp://www.unito.it/unitoWAR/page/dipartimenti8/D008/D008_Gruppi_Ricerca2?p…
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7.
The Research Group of Quantitative Psychology and Individual Differences
at KU Leuven - University of Leuven seeks a highly motivated candidate
for a PhD position on the project 'The neural basis of the time dynamics
of emotions in relation to well-being and vulnerability to depression'
(PI's and advisors: Dr. Philippe Verduyn, Prof. dr. Peter Kuppens, Prof
dr. Philippe Fossati (Paris VI), and Prof. dr. Iven Van Mechelen).
Environment: The successful candidate will work in the Research Group of
Quantitative Psychology and Individual Differences
(http://ppw.kuleuven.be/okp/home/) under the supervision of Philippe
Verduyn, Peter Kuppens, Philippe Fossati, and Iven Van Mechelen. The
group offers an international, productive, collaborative, and
interactive environment with about 6 faculty and 26 graduate and
postgraduate students.
The University of Leuven is a research-oriented institution and is
consistently ranked among the top research universities in Europe.
Leuven is one of the oldest university towns in Europe, about 30 km from
Brussels. It has a rich history and a unique friendly atmosphere.
The research project will be executed in collaboration with the Social
and Affective Neuroscience team of the University Paris VI, France. This
center comprises researchers and clinicians, at the interface of
affective neuroscience, social neuroscience and psychiatry. See
http://www.paris-neuroscience.fr/fr/equipe/social-and-affective-neuroscienc…
for further information.
Project: The aim of the project is to chart patterns of changes in
positive and negative emotions across time in relation to well-being and
vulnerability to depression, and to identify the neural mechanisms that
drive these changes. The planned research project consists of laboratory
experiments both in- and outside an fMRI scanner.
Profile: The applicant must have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in
the behavioral sciences, biomedical sciences, or related areas, and
excellent English communication and writing skills. Experience with
neurophysiological research or emotion research is considered an asset.
The position requires enrollment in the PhD-program of the Faculty of
Psychology and Educational Sciences. International mobility is required
as the research project encompasses a number of research visits to the
University Paris VI, France.
Offer: We offer encouraging daily guidance, excellent research
facilities, conference/travel budget, and a competitive salary with
various additional benefits (in terms of holidays, health insurance,
transport costs). A PhD position is offered for an initial year,
renewable for up to 4 years, and is expected to result in the completion
of a PhD. The starting date is October 1st 2015 or as soon as possible
thereafter.
Interested?
For more information please contact Dr. Philippe Verduyn, tel.: +32 16
32 61 73, mail: philippe.verduyn(a)ppw.kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Peter
Kuppens, tel.: +32 16 32 61 08, mail: peter.kuppens(a)ppw.kuleuven.be.
Interested applicants can apply online, providing a motivation letter,
full CV (including a detailed transcript of university study results),
and the names and contact information of at least two references.
The deadline for application is May 31, 2015.
For more information and how to apply, see
https://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/vacatures/53292793
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Maxime Résibois
PhD Student (KU Leuven)
Quantitative Psychology and Individual Differences
Tiensestraat 102 bus 3713
3000 LEUVEN
tel. +32 16 37 30 98
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8.
Postdoctoral studies in brain stimulation (scholarship).
We are seeking a highly talented and enthusiastic researcher with a PhD
in neuroimaging awarded within the past three years to work on projects
in which transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is applied to the
problem of how we come to experience ownership of our body.
The research will be conducted at the Brain, Body and Self Laboratory at
the Department of Neuroscience (www.ehrssonlab.se). This center has
widespread expertise in fMRI and experimental psychology. We have a
fully equipped TMS lab (Magstim with neuronavigation) dedicated to this
project.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis
of TMS and EEG data, as well as good programming skills. Expertise in
theta-burst repetitive TMS and paired pulse protocols would be an
advantage, as would be experience with transcranial direct current
stimulation. The candidate is expected to work on a project in which TMS
is applied to the question of how multisensory signals from the body are
integrated at the level of fronto-parietal areas to give rise to the
feeling of ownership of body parts. Good social skills are important as
the candidate is expected to actively collaborate with other members of
the laboratory, in addition to running his or her own project.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a consistently good academic
record, including publications in international journals.
For full ad and information about the application procedures visit:
https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:61657/
Application deadline: May 22nd
Henrik Ehrsson, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Karolinska Institutet
Department of Neuroscience
Brain, Body and Self Laboratory
Adress: Retzius väg 8, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: +46-(0)852487231
Fax: +46-(0)852487126
Email: Henrik.Ehrsson(a)ki.se
Web: www.ehrssonlab.se
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9.
Postdoctoral studies in in advanced functional magnetic resonance
imaging analysis (scholarship) .
We are seeking a highly talented and enthusiastic researcher with a PhD
in neuroimaging awarded within the past three years to work on projects
in which advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) analysis
methods are applied to the problem of how we perceive our own body in
space. The research will be conducted at the Brain, Body and Self
Laboratory at the Department of Neuroscience (www.ehrssonlab.se). This
center has widespread expertise in fMRI, and the Karolinska Institutet
has two MR-centers with state-of-the-art 3T MR scanners (GE and Siemens,
respectively).
The ideal candidate will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis
of fMRI data, as well as excellent programming skills (preferably
including MatLab and C++). Expertise in multivoxel pattern analysis,
voxel-based receptive field mapping or dynamic causal modeling would be
an advantage, as would an undergraduate education in engineering (or a
related area). The candidate is expected to work on projects in which
advanced fMRI methods are applied to questions relating to how
multisensory signals from the body are integrated at the levels of
cortical and subcortical structures and/or the decoding of body
illusions; however, purely technical projects involving method
development are also possible. Good social skills are important as the
candidate is expected to actively collaborate with other members of the
laboratory, in addition to running his or her own project. Applicants
should be able to demonstrate a consistently good academic record,
including publications in international journals.
For full and and details about the application procedure visit:
https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:61647/
Application deadline: May 22nd
Henrik Ehrsson, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Karolinska Institutet
Department of Neuroscience
Brain, Body and Self Laboratory
Adress: Retzius väg 8, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: +46-(0)852487231
Fax: +46-(0)852487126
Email: Henrik.Ehrsson(a)ki.se
Web: www.ehrssonlab.se
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10.
The Institute of Brain Science at Yonsei University in Seoul (South
KOREA) is seeking applicants for two post-doctoral researchers for a
period of 2 years with the possibility of being extended for more years.
The project will focus on connectivity analysis and modeling of
neurological/psychiatric diseases using fMRI, MEG/EEG methods. The ideal
candidate would have a Ph.D. in cognitive/clinical neuroscience,
computer science, biomedical engineering or related fields, and solid
knowledge in neuroimage analysis methods (fMRI, DTI or EEG) or
experiences in computational modeling or Bayesian model estimation.
This research experience is a great opportunity for applicants who have
been interested in big clinical data and its applications using advanced
neuroimaging techniques, as the Institute of Brain Science at Yonsei
University is able to provide access to a rich collection of
longitudinal patient neuroimaging data (fMRI, DTI, MEG, PET), acquired
in collaboration with the Yonsei Severance hospital and a number of
advanced brain research facilities utilizing diverse methods (real-time
fMRI (3T), DTI, MEG, EEG-fMRI, MR-compatible TMS, MR-compatible
eye-tracking and GSR).
For more information, please contact
Prof. Dr. Hae-Jeong Park
parkhj(a)yonsei.ac.kr
http://neuroimage.yonsei.ac.kr
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11.
Postdoctoral Position on Machine Learning
A postdoctoral position on machine learning with application to
neuroimage-based brain disease diagnosis and prediction is available in
UNC-Chapel Hill. The successful candidate should have a strong
background on Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering,
Statistics, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on machine
learning, pattern classification, regression methods, or sparse
representation. People with strong experience on machine learning are
particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be part of a diverse group including
radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer
scientists, and will build upon the group's previous work on medical
image analysis. The research topic will be the development and
validation of novel machine learning methods for early diagnosis and
prediction of brain disorders. Please visit group website
(http://bric.unc.edu/ideagroup) for more information. If interested,
please email resume to Dr. Guorong Wu (grwu(a)med.unc.edu).
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12.
PhD student or Post-doctoral researcher (part-time, 50%)
at the Institute of Psychology, University of Kiel, Germany
The Department of Psychological Assessment and Differential Psychology
(Prof. Dr. Anja Leue) is seeking for a talented PhD student or a
post-doctoral researcher.
The successful candidate will work in a team interested in the temporal
and spatial dynamics of monitoring processes and cognitive control, with
specific emphasis on individual differences. Programming skills in
Presentation, MATLAB, and SPM 8 or 12 are highly appreciated (including
first and second level designs). Interest in multi-channel EEG
experiments, sound studies, and programming skills with EEGLAB are a plus.
The teaching assignment includes one course weekly per semester (i.e., two
lecture hours), the assistance during exams, and support during committee
work.
This position is available from 01-June-2015 thereafter for three years.
Salary is related to the German salary system entitled TV-L (grade: TV-L
13, 50%, currently 19.35 hours per week).
Interested candidates are kindly asked to send their curriculum vitae,
certificates, and a letter describing their motivation to become a member
in my research group.
Applications should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Anja Leue at
leue(a)psychologie.uni-kiel.de.
Closing date: 15-May-2015
-- Prof. Dr. Anja Leue Psychological Assessment and Differential
Psychology Institute of Psychology University of Kiel Olshausenstraße 75
24118 Kiel Email: leue(a)psychologie.uni-kiel.de Telefon: ++49(0)431 880 7317
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