ynic-users January 2016

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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, fellowships, postdocs and faculty positions
by Gary Green 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

I am looking for a PhD student or PostDoc (65%) to join my research team at the Humboldt-University Berlin, Germany in a project on the neurobiological mechanisms of psychotherapy and endurance exercise in depression (starting 03/2016 for three years). Please see details in the attachment and send your application to stephan.heinzel(a)hu-berlin.de, the latest by January 31st, 2016. Best regards, Stephan Heinzel ======================== Title Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Multiple Positions) Department Psychiatry (0717) Location Arizona Health Sciences Center Position Summary The Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry under the direction of William “Scott” Killgore, PhD, has a postdoctoral research associate position open in functional neuroimaging and neuropsychological assessment. Dr. Killgore’s lab is currently funded to conduct a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) study of the effects of morning bright light treatment on sleep patterns and recovery from mild traumatic brain injury. The postdoctoral fellow will play an integral role in all aspects of this research project, including supervising research assistants, writing protocols, conducting neuropsychological assessments, processing and analysis of fMRI/DTI and behavioral data, and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals. Additional opportunities to work on neuroimaging studies of emotional functioning, sleep deprivation, and social cognition are also available. A Ph.D. in neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, and/or related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in computational methods used in neuroimaging (e.g., Matlab, UNIX, LINUX, C/C++, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, FSL, TrackVis, CONN). Exceptional skills in experimental design, quantitative methods, and statistical analysis, and the ability to carry out independent data entry and sophisticated statistical analyses using standard software packages (e.g., SPSS, BMDP, JMP, SAS) are particularly desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid mastery of written English, preferably with some evidence of peer-reviewed publications. The College of Medicine recognizes the value of diversity of people, thought, perspective and experience. As the sole allopathic medical college in the state of Arizona, the UA College of Medicine values individuals who are able to work with diverse students, trainees, colleagues, and subjects. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized on Forbes 2015 list of America’s Best Employers in the United States and has been awarded the 2015 Work-Life Seal of Distinction by the Alliance for Work-Life Progress! For more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities Write protocols, conduct neuropsychological assessments, process and analyze fMRI/DTI and behavioral data. Supervise research assistants and others. Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. Additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, or related field. Preferred Qualifications Background in computational methods used in neuroimaging (e.g., Matlab, UNIX, LINUX, C/C++, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, FSL, TrackVis, CONN). Exceptional skills in experimental design, quantitative methods, and statistical analysis, and the ability to carry out independent data entry and sophisticated statistical analyses using standard software packages (e.g., SPSS, BMDP, JMP, SAS). Evidence of peer-reviewed publications. Demonstrated solid mastery of written English. http://uacareers.com/postings/5450 http://uacareers.com/postings/7002 ======================== Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in the Dept. of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine The Papageorgiou/Investigational Targeted Brain Neurotherapeutics Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral fellow to conduct innovative research to study neuromodulation and neurorehabilitative appoaches using real-time functional MRI neurofeedback along with EEG and EMG measures. The focus of our laboratory is three-fold: (i) elucidate the mechanisms that guide plasticity following insult to the brain, by using structural, volumetric, diffusion tensor imaging and functional connectivity measures; (ii) induce functional plasticity/reorganization of the brain by applying a targeted and individualized real-time fMRI neurofeedback method; (iii) develop optimization neurofeedback approaches via computational modelling. Prerequisite is a Ph.D. in a relevant field: Bio-engineering/Biomedical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; MR physics; Neuroscience; Bioinformatics, Computer Science, (Bio-) Physics or Experimental Psychology. Experience in fMRI methods and analysis is required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in real-time fMRI neurofeedback methods, multivariate and univariate pattern analysis, functional/effective connectivity, diffusion tensor imaging, EEG- and/or EMG approaches. The trainee will benefit from the Core for Advanced MR Imaging Facility at Baylor College of Medicine, which includes a state-of-the art imaging facility with three research-dedicated Siemens 3T MAGNETOM Trios. The applicant MUST have the passion and motivation to pursue innovative scientific research with a flexible work schedule. Apply: Please send a pdf or word CV to Dr. Dorina Papageorgiou at papageor(a)bcm.edu Compensation commensurate with experience. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. =============================================== Research Associate/Programmer The Papageorgiou/Investigational Targeted Brain Neurotherapeutics Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated research associate/programmer to conduct innovative research to study neuromodulation and neurorehabilitative appoaches using real-time functional MRI neurofeedback along with EEG and EMG measures. We examine cortical plasticity and neuromodulation in specific patient populations as a result of neurological injury and/or disease using real-time functional MRI neurofeedback, functional connectivity and diffusion tensor imaging methods with the goal to neuro-rehabilitate cortical blindness, speech, motor impairment as a result of lower cranial nerve injury. 1) A Masters of Science or Ph.D in any of the following disciplines - Bioinformatics, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or (Bio-)Physics - is available in the Investigational Targeted Brain Neurotherapeutics Laboratory of Dorina Papageorgiou, Ph.D., MHSc at Baylor College of Medicine. 2) Scientific programming expertise in C/C++ and Matlab and/or Python programming. Knowledge of Unix environment. 3) fMRI experience is a plus. 3) Good English communication skills 4) Excellent organizational, diligent, analytical skills. Ability to collaborate and work with others. The main tasks of the software developer will be: 1) Software development of real-time fMRI neurofeedback methods and application for neuro-rehabilitation of cortical blindness and/or lower cranial nerve injury. 2) User interface fMRI neurofeedback software development tailored for specific patient applications Please send a pdf or word CV to Dr. Dorina Papageorgiou at papageor(a)bcm.edu Compensation commensurate with experience. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. ========================================= Research Associate / Fellow The Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre (SPMMRC) School of Physics & Astronomy The Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre (SPMMRC), University of Nottingham is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral research fellow in the field of ultra-high field MRI (7 Tesla) and magnetoencephalography (MEG). This is a 2.5 year post, funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to work on projects related to the development of multi-modal neuroimaging and its application in the study of sensory systems. In particular, funding is related to the project “Human Mechanosensation: From 1st-Order Neurone to Somatosensory Cortex” which aims to understand in detail somatosensory processing. The successful candidate will apply fMRI and MEG to understand sensory processing in the human brain and how these systems break down in disease. The candidate will be responsible for: 1) Optimising techniques for the acquisition of neuroimaging data and applying those techniques to both healthy controls and patients with abnormalities in sensory processing. 2) Developing novel methods for analysis of neuroimaging data – in particular we will develop analysis methods for 7T fMRI to assess layers, columns and population receptive fields and we will introduce new modelling techniques for MEG to assess electrophysiological activity and connectivity within and between neural networks. This post forms part of a collaborative programme and the postdoctoral fellow will work within a multi-disciplinary team with links within Nottingham, Liverpool, Oxford, London, Gothenburg, Aix-Marseille, North Carolina, Amsterdam and the NIH, USA. We expect the applicant to have a background in physics, mathematics, engineering or a related area. Further we expect them to have a Ph.D. and published track record in the field of neuroimaging, in particular the development and application of fMRI and MEG. The University of Nottingham has been at the forefront of imaging since its inception in the 1970’s and a rich history of novel developments resulted in the award of a Nobel Prize to Sir Peter Mansfield. The Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre (SPMMRC) is a world leading laboratory working in the field of neuroimaging development, with significant contributions in the fields of MRI and fMRI, MEG and simultaneous EEG-fMRI. All experimental recording will take place at the SPMMRC, which is uniquely equipped with Philips 7T, 3T and 1.5T MR systems, MR-compatible 64-channel EEG and a 275-channel MEG instrument. Location: University Park Salary: £28,695 to £34,233 per annum, depending on skills and experience Fixed-term Closing Date: Tuesday 02 February 2016 Reference: SCI373815 Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Susan Francis, email: susan.francis(a)nottingham.ac.uk. ================================== A postdoctoral research associate position is available at the Infant Brain Mapping Lab of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill). Our current focuses are to better understand the dynamic and critical early brain development in both health and disease, via multimodal neuroimaging analysis. The successful candidate will support our efforts either in advancing neuroimaging analysis technologies or in neuroscience applications. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have extensive research experience in neuroimaging analysis (e.g., structural, diffusion or functional MRI) and demonstrated academic excellence, including publications in first-class journals and conferences. The candidate should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields. Good command of programming tools including Matlab, C++, Linux, and scripting are necessary to carry out the research work in this group. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse group including neuroscientists, radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer scientists, and will build upon the group's extensive foundation on neuroimaging analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Gang Li (gang_li(a)med.unc.edu). For more information, please visit: http://www.unc.edu/~gangl/contact.html. ============================= The University of Liège has currently an open call for young foreign post-doctoral researchers (BeIPD-Cofund program). The Cyclotron Research Centre has been rather successful in getting those grants over the last few years. Given the recent investments at the CRC and with a suitable candidate we would have a very good chance! The application is not (too) heavy either with only a 4 page project proposal. The project would focus on the processing of DWI and structural (quantitative) MRI data for a large study about sleep and genomic interaction (data already acquired), and the development of such methods. One idea is to build upon such "Anisotropy preserving DTI processing" approach but other suggestions by the candidate are welcome. Cluster processing is also planned. Very practically: - the CRC has a 3T Siemens Prisma, a 9.4T Agilent for small animal imaging, and a 7T Magentom Terra is "on the way". All on site and dedicated to research. - candidate should have his/her Phd by the 16th of March 2016 at the latest (and after September 2010). Strong numeral and programming skills required (background in engineering, maths, physics, etc. preferred). - (s)he should not have been funded/living in Belgium over the last few years. - 24 months duration grant, starting between the 1st of October and the 31st of December 2016. Candidates should send me a complete CV, a copy of their Phd thesis, and a letter of motivation by the 31st of January. For further details, you can contact me directly by email. Best, Chris Christophe Phillips, Ir, PhD FRS-FNRS. Senior Research Associate Adjunct assistant professor in applied sciences GIGA in silico medicine Cyclotron Research Centre, B30 University of Liege, Sart Tilman 4000 Liege, Belgium Tel: +32 4 366 2316 (secr.) +32 4 366 2366 Fax: +32 4 366 2946 email: c.phillips(a)ulg.ac.be =================================================== Several postdoctoral positions are available in IDEA lab (https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. Segmentation: The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image feature learning and segmentation. Experience on medical image segmentation using deformable surface, level sets, and graph cut is highly desirable. People with machine learning background on image features and shape statistics are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong knowledge on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) is desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of segmentation methods for brain segmentation and surface reconstruction. Registration: The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on feature learning and correspondence detection. Experience on medical image registration is highly desirable. People with experience on pairwise, group-wise and/or 4D registration are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge on brain development and also strong background on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of 3D, 4D, and group-wise image registration methods for early brain development and aging studies. Atlas Construction: Candidates with experience on patch-based sparse representation are encouraged to apply. The research topic will be the development of atlas construction methods for infant brain images. The successful candidates 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. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen (dgshen(a)med.unc.edu). ============================== One postdoctoral position is available in IDEA lab (https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. Imaging Genomics: The successful candidate should have a strong background on Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or relatedly majors, preferably with emphasis on neuroimaging analysis and genomics. Experience on brain disease diagnosis is highly desirable. People with machine learning background on feature representation and regression are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong knowledge on programming (good command of LINUX, C/C++, Python, Matlab, etc.) is desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of innovative methods for imaging genomics. The successful candidates 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. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen (dgshen(a)med.unc.edu). =============================== Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) is pleased to announce thirteen openings for physicists / engineers in neuroimaging in our new premises, which houses 7T MRI, 3T Connectom (300mT/m gradients), 2 x 3 Prisma, MEG, TMS, EEG etc. The posts range from senior postdoc to full time, permanent academic posts. Please see our advertisement in Nature Jobs for more details: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/568465-academic-faculty-and-p… ==============================

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MEG
by Ross Devlin 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Dear all, Further to Gary's last, the MEG scanner is not currently avialable for booking because we have had to remove the compressor that supplies compressed air to the MSR door. I shall advise you once we have a working compressed air source that allows normal functionality of the MSR door. Ross

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Fwd: piling noise and vibration
by Gary Green 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

sorry the earlier email was sent from the wrong email address Dear Colleagues I apologise about the thumps and vibration in YNiC. This is due to the piling for foundations for the new scanner. It will continue all of this week. You may have to consider working elsewhere and maybe rescheduling any sensitive experiments. MRI is not affected but is currently not available as the chiller has failed. It will be repaired today. MEG is out of operation as the heating has failed due to a problem within the Biocentre plant room. This will also be available tomorrow. I apologise for any inconvenience caused Gary --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre & Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Claire Fox tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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PhDs, postdocs and other positions
by Gary Green 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

We are currently advertising a PhD project entitled 'Elucidating the impact of childhood emotional neglect on hippocampal function: a neurocognitive and neuroimaging approach' which may be of interest to current (or past) masters students with an interest in MRI, psychopathology, and hippocampal research. Please see below for further details. Project Description: The impact of early adversity on the risk of depression is well recognised but mechanistically, poorly understood. Moreover, putative models of the relevant relationships are simplistic and inadequately tested. Rodent studies show that reduced maternal care causes a linear reduction in hippocampal glucocorticoid receptor (GR) regulation which, most likely via epigenetic mechanisms, is sustained into adulthood. Reduced hippocampal GR function reduces homeostatic control of cortisol. Cortisol excess has been shown to be neurotoxic and may underlie the reduced hippocampal volume seen in imaging and post-mortem studies in patients suffering from depression. In a recent study we demonstrated a striking negative correlation (r=-0.86, p <0.01) between the degree of reported childhood emotional neglect and performance on a range of hippocampal-dependent tasks of episodic memory and episodic future thinking (i.e., the ability to imagine ones' personal future) in a cohort of current undergraduate students. In this studentship, we will use a combination of cognitive testing, neuroimaging (both structural and functional MRI) and an ex-vivo measure of GR function to probe this relationship further. In addition, structural equation modelling will be used in the development and testing of hippocampal-dependent models of the mediation of the impact of early adversity on depression. In this way we aim to shed light on the neural, and ensuing cognitive, cost of early childhood adversity, to determine whether cognitions, intimately linked with the functionality of the hippocampus, are especially vulnerable to the impact of early adversity and offer an explanation as to how, and why, these early experiences have the potential to unleash such devastation on future mental health. The supervisory team will include Dr Sinéad Mullally (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/staff/profile/sineadmullally.html#background), Dr Stuart Watson (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/staff/profile/stuartwatson.html#background) and Prof Stephen Rushton (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biology/staff/profile/stevenrushton.html#background). For further details and to apply online please see http://www.findaphd.com/search/projectdetails.aspx?PJID=70308 Informal enquiries should be made to either myself (sinead.mullally(a)ncl.ac.uk) or Dr Stuart Watson (stuart.watson(a)ncl.ac.uk). Please note that the closing date for this application is 22nd January 2016, and is a MRC DiMeN (Discovery Medicine North) Doctoral Training Partnership studentship. ============================ We are seeking to recruit a non-clinical research associate / fellow in paediatric neuroimaging to join our group at the University of Nottingham's Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (QMC Campus). The successful applicant will lead on the structural and functional image analysis of the CATNAP (Childhood Ataxia Telangiectasia Neuroimaging Assessment Project) MRI dataset. This dataset comprises neuroimaging from children with the inherited neurodegenerative condition Ataxia Telangiectasia and healthy control children, and includes structural images, resting state fMRI, DTI, perfusion and spectroscopic data. The study is funded by the A-T Children's Project and Action for A-T. The position is open to post-docs, and we would also be happy to receive applications from researchers who have submitted their soft-bound PhD thesis and are awaiting viva or performing PhD thesis corrections. The post is available immediately, and will finish on 16th August 2016. The closing date for applications is 19th January. More information can be found at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED377615 I'd be very happy to take informal enquiries about the post, and provide further information or arrange visits as required. Best Wishes, Rob (Dr Rob Dineen, Clinical Associate Professor of Neuroimaging, University of Nottingham) =========================== The Institute Established in 2003, Queensland Brain Institute (http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/) is housed on the St Lucia campus of University of Queensland, Australia. It is home to more than 400 staff, including 34 group leaders, working across a range of disciplines, focussed on discovering the fundamental mechanisms that regulate brain development and function in health and disease. QBI has state-of-the-art core facilities for super resolution microscopy, flow cytometry, molecular genetics, histochemistry and cognitive testing. Access is also available to an advanced imaging facility, including 16.4T MRI, 9.4T MRI (with cryoprobe), 7T MR-PET and microPET/CT for animal imaging, and 7T, 3T and PET/CT for human imaging. Over the past decade QBI has positioned itself as one of the world's leading neuroscience research institutes. It played a key role in contributing to UQ attaining the highest possible score of 5 for neuroscience, in both the 2010 and 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) reviews, one of only two universities in Australia to achieve this. The Role To goal of the lab is to determine neural endophenotype of diseases using functional and molecular imaging. One of the focus is to understand disease dependent functional connectome. Connectome refers to how the neural circuits of the brain are organized and their functional interaction. It stems from microscopic synaptic and cellular connectivity to macroscopic cortical organization. Understanding the brain connectome is a critical component for linking behaviour with cellular and molecular changes. Especially, recent clinical researchers have identified an association between brain connectome and clinical phenotype/severity in various neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders. However, due to the complicated disease mechanisms, whether and how the deficit of a particular functional network is caused by specific protein pathology, such as amyloidosis or tauopathy, or genetic mutation is not clear. To understand the relationship with the molecular pathology, we are developing advanced in vivo imaging techniques (MRI, 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 are opportunities for highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow and PhD student to join this collaborative project. The postdoc/student will learn, refine and develop in vivo functional imaging in rodents to understand how neurotransmission and functional connectome are disrupted in the disease progression. The results will be validated by PET, electrophysiology and optogenetics. The Person The applicants must have a PhD (or close to completion) in neuroscience, biomedical engineering or related field. Applicants will have demonstrated track records and expert knowledge in the area of MRI physics, animal experiment and neurophysiology. Experience in functional MRI, MRS, and programming language (Matlab or C/C++) are required. Applicants will also have demonstrated ability to bring research to publication, excellent organisational and time management skills as well as a high level of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Remuneration The research fellow position is a full-time fixed term appointment up to three (3) years at an Academic Research Level A or B with the possibility of renewal subject to successful funding. Level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and academic achievements. The remuneration package will be in the range of: Academic level A $74,042 - $82,510 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range of $86,630 - $96,536 p.a.). Academic Level B- $86,853 - $103,138 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $101,618 - $120,671 p.a.). Enquiries Further information regarding the project can be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Kai-Hsiang Chuang (k.chuang(a)uq.edu.au). To submit an application for this role clearly state the title of the role, and use the Apply button on the UQ Jobs website – see links below for position advertisements: http://jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/497432/postdoctoral-research-fellowresearc… ============================ Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Multimodal Neuroimaging of Pediatric Concussion Duration: 2-3 years Start date: Fall 2016 or negotiable Salary: $50,000/yr + benefits The Departments of Clinical Neurosciences, Psychology, and Radiology at the University of Calgary are accepting applications for a postdoctoral scholar with interests in multimodal neuroimaging and its relationship to outcomes and treatment of pediatric concusssion. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Karen Barlow and Dr. Keith Yeates on their CIHR-funded studies of pediatric concussion, and will receive advanced training from Dr. Signe Bray, Dr. Brad Goodyear, and Dr. Catherine Lebel, neuroimaging scientists at the Child and Adolescent Imaging Research (CAIR) program (see https://www.ucalgary.ca/ach-mri-research-centre/) and the Seaman Family MR Centre (https://mrcentre.ca/). Dr. Barlow is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics and Clinical Neurosciences and a member of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI). Her research focuses on improving the outcome of pediatric concussion in two ways: i) by designing clinical tools and novel biomarkers, including imaging biomarkers (MRI, TMS and fNIRS), to monitor outcome and treatment, and ii) by performing clinical trials using both pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological agents. She is funded by a CIHR Team Grant and directs a randomized controlled pharmacological trial for post-concussion syndrome that includes the use of multimodal imaging to monitor response to treatment (www.playgametrial.ca). Dr. Yeates is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, and Ronald and Irene Ward Chair of Pediatric Brain Injury. He serves as program lead for the Integrated Concussion Research Program (ICRP), an interdisciplinary, campus-wide initiative supported by both ACHRI and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI). He has received substantial external grant funding for research focusing on the outcomes of pediatric traumatic brain injury, including a recent CIHR Foundation Grant focused on the assessment and treatment of pediatric concussion. Dr. Bray is an Asssistant Professor in the Department of Radiology and scientific director of the Child & Adolescent Imaging Research (CAIR) program at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Dr. Bray’s research is supported by CIHR, NSERC, and the SickKids Foundation. She uses structural and functional imaging to investigate typical and atypical developmental changes in the brain, and their relationship with cognitive development. Dr. Goodyear is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology and an imaging scientist at the Seaman Family MR Centre. Dr. Goodyear's research interest is primarily in the development of signal processing and analysis methods for resting-state fMRI, and the application of these methods to the investigation of neurological and neurovascular disease. Dr. Lebel is an Asssistant Professor in the Department of Radiology, and a member of the Child & Adolescent Imaging Research (CAIR) program at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Dr. Lebel’s research is supported by CIHR, NSERC, and NeuroDevNet. Much of her work has used DTI to assess white matter microstructure. Specifically, her research interests include brain plasticity in response to learning, treatment, or intervention, and brain maturation in children with developmental disorders such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The scholar will work with Drs. Barlow and Yeates on their CIHR-funded studies, under the tutelage of Dr. Bray, Dr. Goodyear, and Dr. Lebel, to examine multimodal neuroimaging correlates of pediatric concussion outcomes. Current imaging protocols include 3D volumetric, DTI, ASL, fMRI (task-related and resting state), and quantitative susceptibility mapping. Applicants should have a PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, medical sciences, or other relevant discipline, and experience with MR image processing and analysis. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, graduate transcript, and 3 recommendation letters to kyeates(a)ucalgary.ca or Karen.barlow(a)albertahealthservices.ca. The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation’s most enterprising city. Named a cultural capital of Canada and one of the best places to live in the world, Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. ===================================== The Center of Alcohol Studies (CAS) at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, invites applications for two post-doctoral positions in the Cardiac Neuroscience Laboratory. Post-doctoral associates will become part of an NIH-supported translational and transdisciplinary research team led by Drs. Marsha Bates and Jennifer Buckman. We seek a post-doctoral candidate with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experience to oversee neuroimaging sessions and contribute to cutting-edge analytic approaches with our multi-institution imaging team. We further seek a post-doctoral candidate with clinical research experience to oversee intake and screening assessments for a randomized clinical trial (RCT) that targets parenting women who are receiving intensive outpatient treatment for a substance use disorder. This new RCT assesses a brief biobehavioral, breathing-based intervention as an adjunct to treatment as usual by examining changes in neurocardiac signaling, BOLD reactivity, brain connectivity, cognitive ability, psychopathology, and substance use from pre- to post-treatment. Substantial training and publication opportunities are available in psychophysiology, neuroimaging, and clinical intervention within a translational science framework working with physiologists, psychologists, neuroscientists, and computational modelers. Opportunities exist to model and connect clinical, behavioral, and biological level assessments within a team science paradigm. The successful candidates will have a PhD in Psychology or a related field with a background in addiction and research methods. Neuroimaging experience, particularly with fMRI, is required for one position. Clinical assessment experience, including SCID and Timeline Follow Back, is required for the other. Some familiarity with or interest in cardiovascular physiology and heart rate variability biofeedback is preferred. Application must include: · A cover letter, no more than two pages, to demonstrate how your knowledge and experience are matched to this position. · A current CV of education, professional and research experience, publication background, and the names and emails of three references. Please send materials by February 28, 2016 to: Stephanie Peeters Senior Administrative Assistant ADDRESS: Center of Alcohol Studies Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 607 Allison Road Piscataway, NJ 08854-8001 EMAIL: snsmith(a)rutgers.edu =============================== A prospective, longitudinal birth mother-offspring cohort study (Growing Up in Singapore Towards Health Outcomes; GUSTO) study provides a unique opportunity to investigate 1) gene-environment influence on cognitive and brain development; 2) the regulation of epigenetic memory on the development of children’s mental health. GUSTO establishes the intense assessment of cognition, emotional, brain imaging, genetics and epigenetics from infancy onwards and environmental measurements, such as maternal mental health, nutrition, social support etc. We are now seeking researchers who are interested in mining GUSTO data at all levels. We aim to identify new markers characterizing environmental, genetic, and cognitive factors and hence explaining epigenetic markers and children’s mental health. The position includes opportunities to apply novel computational models to high-dimensional data sets and develop expertise in 'big data' analysis in neuroscience and to work within a highly multidisciplinary research setting that includes expertise in bioinformatics and biostatistics. Requirements: · PhD on cognitive or affective neuroscience, neuroimaging, bioinformatics, computer vision, statistics, or relevant field · Experience on mining high dimensional data · Good communication in English language · English writing skill is a must. If you are interested in the jobs listed above, please send your CV to Associate Prof. Anqi QIU Department of Biomedical Engineering National University of Singapore Email: bieqa(a)nus.edu.sg Phone: +(65) 6516 7002 ============================= Postdoctoral Researcher – Mindfulness training and real-time neurofeedback. Center for Mindfulness, UMass Medical School, MA USA The Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct research aimed at furthering our scientific understanding of mindfulness meditation and the extent to which real time neurofeedback can track and augment mindfulness training. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in projects using real-time source-estimated EEG neurofeedback in conjunction with fMRI. We have recently identified biologically plausible brain targets of meditation (e.g. Brewer et al PNAS 2011, Garrison Neuroimage 2013), and are currently running an NIH-funded trial to examine whether neurofeedback from specific brain regions associated with meditation can augment mindfulness acquisition. The successful candidate will contribute to these efforts by providing analysis of current datasets and developing her/his own mentored projects. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team of physicians, clinicians and basic scientists. The successful candidate should be creative, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary group with physicians, psychologists, engineers and computer scientists, and should have excellent communication skills in English and good writing skills. Experience with fMRI techniques and analysis is important, and an interest in therapeutic applications of meditation and mindfulness training is preferred. Preferred Qualifications for this position include: • PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering or related field • Experience with fMRI analysis (FSL, AFNI, SPM etc.) • Experience with EEG application and analysis • Basic programming experience (C++, bash etc.) • A record of publication and/or conference presentations The qualified candidate could begin work as early as February 2016. Qualified candidates should submit their CV and three references to: Judson Brewer MD PhD (judson.brewer(a)umassmed.edu), Center for Mindfulness, UMASS Medical School. The Center for Mindfulness was founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979, and now has over 20,000 graduates of its Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program (see http://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/index.aspx for more details). Now housed in its own building, it has recently expanded to include core research facilities to bring together clinicians and scientists for truly collaborative basic and translational research. ======================== The Cognitive Neuroscience lab at the University of La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain welcomes applications for a two-year postdoctoral Juan de la Cierva position sponsored by the Spanish Government. We are looking for a researcher with experience in fMRI. Experience with other imaging modalities (EEG, DTI, MRS) is a strong plus. We have direct access to an EEG lab, as well as daily access to a GE 3T MRI scanner in the university hospital. Other imaging modalities such as fNIRS and TMS are also available. Although the main research focus of our lab is on the cognitive neuroscience of language, a significant effort also involves improving analytical techniques in both EEG and fMRI. Deadline for the position is January 29, 2016. ***An important requirement for the position is that your PhD degree is obtained between January 2011 and December 2015.*** If you meet these requirements and want to be considered for the position, please send your CV to Niels Janssen (njanssen(a)ull.es). -- Niels Janssen Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory Institute of Biomedical Technologies Center for Biomedical Research of the Canary Islands University of La Laguna Tenerife, Spain http://www.neurocog.ull.es/en ===================== Postdoctoral Position in Functional MRI University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles We would like to invite applications from bright researchers for one year Postdoctoral Fellow position starting from February, 2016 (or as soon as possible), with the possibility for two more years’ extension, based on satisfactory performance. Project details Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become a common non-invasive procedure to examine task-specific brain activity and to quantify functional connectivity at resting stage. The primary goal of this project is to develop, optimize existing tools in the lab, and apply them to model whole-brain functional connectivity, based on resting stage fMRI data, and examine brain fMRI signal responses to autonomic and other challenges using data collected from patients with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea. Qualifications A PhD in mathematics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, neuroscience, or related field with background and research experience in functional MRI-related research in humans, especially in functional MRI data processing and MATLAB-based programming, reflected as data based publications, is required. Experience in MRI data acquisition and study design is also desirable. Excellent communication skills in English are essential. Environment Our lab is part of neuroscience community at UCLA, the largest neuroscience community in the nation, host a large number of neuroscientists (>500), who provide a resource for neuroanatomic, neuropathologic, neurophysiologic, neuropsychologic, and analytic support. The laboratory is immediately adjacent to the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center, which provides a significant resource in neuroimaging faculty (>28 faculty, both basic and clinical), software, and analytic support, and there are ample of opportunities to interact those scientists. Our lab uses a 3.0-Tesla (Siemens, Prisma) MRI scanner, located in the proximal Department of Radiology Research Laboratory, a unit devoted to research studies with on-site Ph.D.-level Siemens engineers. Appointment Terms and Salary The initial appointment would be for one year, with possibility for two more years’ extension, based on satisfactory performance. Salary and benefits would be based on UCLA norms with research experience. Application Procedure and Deadline UCLA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (http://www.mednet.ucla.edu/), and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To be considered for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Rajesh Kumar, PhD Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu Rajesh Kumar, PhD Associate Professor Departments of Anesthesiology, Radiological Sciences, and Bioengineering David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095-1763, USA Tel: 310-206-1679, 6133 Fax: 310-825-2236 Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu =============================== The Cluster of Excellence “Hearing4all: Models, Technology and Solutions for Diagnostics, Restoration and Support of Hearing” at the Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (in collaboration with the Medizinische Hochschule Hannover and Leibniz Universität Hannover) is seeking to fill the position of a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Auditory Neuroimaging in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The position is available from 1st of May 2016 until the end of the first funding period of the Cluster of Excellence (31st of October 2017). Payment is depending on previous experience (German TV-L E13, full time). The position is in principle suitable for part-time work. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the research goals of the cluster by participation in task group 3 "Functional characterization of the individual" within research area A "Improving diagnostics for better individualized treatment" (www.hearing4all.de). Candidates are expected to have an academic university degree in the field of psychology, neuroscience, physics or a related discipline and have shown their ability to perform excellent scientific work, demonstrated by the outstanding quality of their Doctorate/PhD research and a good publication record. We are seeking candidates with prior experience in neuroimaging techniques (e.g. fMRI, MRI, DTI), advanced analysis methods (e.g. functional or structural connectivity) and research experience in areas of auditory attention, audiovisual integration or auditory plasticity. Good programming skills (e.g. MATLAB) are of advantage. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art brain imaging (MRI, NIRS, EEG and MEG), and computational facilities. The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increasing the percentage of women in science. Therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given preference in cases of equal qualification. Handicapped applicants will be given preference if equally qualified. Please send your application including a cover letter, CV, list of potential referees, links to recent publications and copies of certificates for academic grades to Prof. Christiane Thiel, Department of Psychology, University of Oldenburg, 26111 Oldenburg, Germany; (christiane.thieluni-oldenburg.de). Electronic applications (one pdf file) are preferred. The application deadline is 4th of February 2016. -- Dr. Sebastian Puschmann Biological Psychology Department of Psychology European Medical School Carl von Ossietzky Universität 26111 Oldenburg (Germany) phone: +49-441-798-3931 office: A7-032 (Haarentor campus) web: www.uni-oldenburg.de/cogneuro =======================

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YNiC seminar today.
by Claire Fox 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Dear All, A reminder that Dr Aneurin Kennerley will be giving the following talk today "Why so Negative? Long Latency Reductions in Gamma Band Neuronal activity told me to be". The seminar will take place at 4pm in B020, all are welcome and refreshments will be available afterwards. Many thanks Claire -- Claire Fox PA to Professor Gary Green The York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way Science Park York YO10 5NY Tel: 01904 435329 Fax: 01904 435356 Email: Claire.fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Website: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/ E-mail disclaimer: http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm

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Brief downtime this Sunday
by Paul Elliott 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Hi all, This Sunday evening (17th Jan) we will be updating a large number of our systems. This will involve around 15 minutes of downtime. To facilitate the updates jobs sent to the cluster from Friday evening will be queued. Any jobs still running on the cluster during the updates may be cancelled and will need to be resubmitted. Thanks, Paul. -- Paul Elliott, UNIX Systems Administrator York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York

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Next meeting Science YNIC Commitee
by Jonny Smallwood 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Hello everyone, The next meeting of the YNIC Science committee takes place on Monday the 18th of January at 2pm. If anyone has any issues that they would like to be raised at this meeting, can you please email them to Sarah Finch (ccd) so she can add them to the agenda. Also, Tessa Flack has resigned her position on the committee, so we are looking for a new PhD representative. Thanks to Tessa for all her work on the committee over the last few years. Please let me know if you would like to join the committee. Thanks Jonny -- Jonathan Smallwood Reader in Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience University of York, England.

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Open plan teaching times and cluster usage
by Mark Hymers 08 Jan '16

08 Jan '16

Dear all, Over this term, Open plan will be used for teaching on a number of occasions. We will be asking everyone who is not taking part in the class to leave the open plan area at these times. The times for this term are: Week 2: Monday 11th January: 1200-1600 Friday 15th January: 1200-1600 Week 3: Friday 22nd January: 1200-1600 Week 4: Monday 25th January: 1200-1600 Friday 29th January: 1200-1600 Week 5: Friday 5th February: 1200-1600 Week 7: Monday 15th February: 1200-1600 Friday 19th February: 1200-1600 Week 8: Friday 26th February: 1200-1600 Week 9: Monday 29th February: 1200-1600 Friday 4th March: 1200-1600 Week 10: Friday 11th March: 1200-1600 These times can be found on the University timetable http://www.york.ac.uk/viewtimetables by choosing YNiC as the room and clicking "View Room" Please note that we will also be placing the cluster queue on hold for long jobs in advance of, and during, the Friday sessions to ensure that students on the Neuroimaging courses can complete their work during these practical sessions. Thanks, Mark -- Mark Hymers, York Neuroimaging Centre Please note that my email address is: mark.hymers(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Responses to messages sent to other addresses may be delayed

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Grant funded scanning hours estimation for the MTP
by Jonny Smallwood 07 Jan '16

07 Jan '16

Hello YNIC Users, In order for the Medium Term Plan to be as accurate as possible we need an estimate of the amount of income that YNIC is likely to make from grant income related to scanning. If you have an active grant, or one that is likely to become active, can you send Jo Saunders an email describing the number of MEG or fMRI hours that you anticipate using in each year of the grant period. *This applies to any grant that will be active over the next five years.* We understand that this will be an estimate and that the exact numbers may change, however, it is better for the estimate to come from the PIs under these circumstances. Please note this only applies to hours supported by external funders (e.g. does not include start up hours or PhD hours). If possible we would like this information by early next week so that it can be factored in to the MTP. Thanks for your hep with this, -- Jonathan Smallwood Reader in Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience University of York, England.

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