ANNOUNCEMENT OF A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
NEUROIMAGING AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS PROGRAM
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
The Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program is pleased to announce the
opening of a postdoctoral research fellowship in neuroimaging and
clinical neuroscience. Located within the Icahn School of Medicine at
Mount Sinai —internationally acclaimed for excellence in scientific
research, clinical care, and education—the Program conducts clinical and
translational research across the mood and anxiety disorder spectrum.
The primary mission of the Program is to identify the fundamental
mechanisms of disease and to discover novel treatments for patients
suffering from mood and anxiety disorders.
We seek candidates with a PhD who have completed doctoral training in
cognitive neuroscience and functional neuroimaging who are highly
motivated to develop expertise in applying cognitive science methodology
to problems in clinical and translational research. Postdoctoral fellows
will receive one on one mentoring in clinical research methodology and
work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment to gain
experience in patient-centered research. Fellows will have the
opportunity to draw from the substantial resources of the School of
Medicine, including resources located within the Friedman Brain
Institute, the Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute and the
Brain Imaging Center in order to carry out high-impact research across
Departments. The mentored training experience may be augmented by formal
coursework in molecular and behavioral neuroscience, neuroimaging
methods and biostatistics. Upon completion of the fellowship, trainees
will be well positioned to pursue an independent research career in mood
and anxiety disorders.
We offer a competitive salary plus full benefits. Please email a
curriculum vitae to Dr. James Murrough (212-241-7574;
james.murrough(a)mssm.edu) .
Mount Sinai Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee
population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences
and backgrounds.
PhD position in the Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC)
in Granada (Spain)
We are looking for a highly motivated student to enroll in a 4 year PhD
program (or 3 yr PhD + 1 yr postdoc) in the the Mind, Brain and
Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC; http://cimcyc.ugr.es/), a
state-of-the-art multidisciplinary building which includes several
research groups working on different topics
(http://cimcyc.ugr.es/pages/personal/grupos-de-investigacion). The
CIMCYC is equipped with a 3T Siemens MR System, TMS, and several eye
trackers and EEG recording systems.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Maria
Ruz (http://www.ugr.es/~mruz/eng), in an interdisciplinary research
project centered on functional neuroimaging in humans, funded by the
Spanish 'Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad'. Topics of study will
be the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive control, consciousness
and/or interpersonal interactions.
We encourage applicants with a strong interest in human neuroimaging
research (especially in MRI), with an educational background in any
related discipline (i.e. neuroscience, computer science, physics,
biomedical engineering, psychology, medicine or related fields).
Programming skills (e.g. Matlab) and previous experience in human
neuroimaging are highly desirable. Applicants must have at least 300
ECTS (60 of them at postgraduate level), hands-on research experience
(equivalent to at least 12 ECTS), and be proficient in English. Start
date will be the beginning of 2015.
The application deadline is quite close (26th of September, 2014), and
applications must be made through the online platform here:
http://goo.gl/66ZBez . Interested candidates who fulfill all the
criteria noted above should contact the IP in advance (mruz(a)ugr.es)
including a statement of research experience and motivations, a CV and
contact details of at least 2 referees.
*PhD Studentship *
University of Sheffield, Department of Neurology
*Qualification:*PhD
*Funding for:*UK Students, EU Students
*Hours*: Full Time
Duration – three years
*Project Description***
This 3-year PhD project will comprise of a number of studies, which will
advance our understanding of the role of emotion regulation in patients
with functional neurological symptoms (FNS). This understanding will
have direct effects on the treatment of FNS. The PhD project will be
based in the Department of Neurology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital
and in the recently established “Developmental Affective Neuroscience
<http://levita-lab.group.shef.ac.uk/>” lab at the University of
Sheffield led by Dr Liat Levita.**
Functional neurological symptoms refer to neurological symptoms that are
not explained by disease. They may also be called psychogenic,
non-organic, somatoform, dissociative or conversion symptoms. The most
common functional neurological symptoms are non-epileptic attacks and
functional weakness.FNS make up about 20% of referrals to neurologists.
This means that FNS are more common than conditions such as Multiple
Sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease. About 50% of patients with functional
neurological symptoms (FNS) have nonepileptic attacks (NEA). Despite the
fact that FNS are common, the underlying causes of FNS remain uncertain.
The current biopsychosocial aetiological model recognises a range of
interacting predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors in
which trauma and chronic stress and their effects on patients' ability
to perceive their own distress and regulate their emotions play a key
role. The improvement of emotion regulation is an important aspect of
all of psychotherapies available for FNS. However, it remains unclear
why patients with similar backgrounds may develop different FNS (for
instance muscle weakness vs. NEA). What is more, previous work carried
out by the applicants also shows that clear evidence of emotional
dysregulation can only be identified in about 50% of patients. Another
large patient group is characterised by higher somatisation scores but a
relatively normal ability to feel and perceive emotions, emotion
regulation and psychopathology.
*Aims:*This projects aims to determine whether psychotherapy-associated
improvements in functioning, health-related quality of life and distress
are associated with changes in self-reported emotional processing in
patients with FNS. It will also examine whether differences in emotion
regulation patterns explain why different patients develop different
functional symptoms. And finally this PhD project will explore whether
FNS patients with normal self-reported emotional processing are
regulating emotions normally or effectively (and pathologically)
repressing emotions.
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*Suitable candidates*
This project would suit a psychology, neuroscience or biomedical science
graduate with an interest in clinical research and the neurobiology of
emotion regulation. The PhD student would be jointly supervised by
Professor Markus Reuber (Neurology), Ms Stephanie Howlett
(Psychotherapy) and Dr Liat Levita (Psychology).
*Enquiries*
Interested candidates should in the first instance contact: Professor
Markus Reuber (0114 2268763, m.reuber(a)sheffield.ac.uk
<mailto:m.reuber@sheffield.ac.uk>) or Liat Levita (0114 2226651,
l.levita(a)sheffield.ac.uk <mailto:l.levita@sheffield.ac.uk>). For more
information and how to apply:
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/faculty/medicine-dentistry-health/graduateschool…
Two postdoctoral positions in Cognitive Neuroscience in the "Laboratoire
de Neurosciences Cognitives", Marseille, FR
The "Laboratoire de Neuroscience Cognitives" (Aix-Marseille Université,
CNRS) is opening two post-doctoral positions (EEG/MEG and TMS) to work
on an ERC project aiming at deciphering pro-active and reactive
cognitive control, within the team "Attention, Chronometry and Cortical
Dynamics". Each position is offered for 12 months (first instance,
potentially renewable).
Applicants for the EEG/MEG position must have a PhD on Cognitive
Neuroscience/Experimental Psychology (or related disciplines) and have a
good knoedge on EEG and/or MEG processing. Knowledge on spatial analysis
(Current Source Density for EEG, inverse solution for EEG and MEG) is
certainly a plus. Although not required, programming skills in high
level scientific languages (Python, Matlab etc...) will be (highly)
appreciated. The hosting group is equipped with several EEG systems (64
and 128 electrodes) and has access to a 248 magnetometers MEG system (4D
Neuroimaging magnes 3600), coupled with an EEG system. When applying
please indicate [post-doc EEG/MEG] in the subject of your mail.
Applicants for the TMS position must have a PhD on Cognitive
Neuroscience/Experimental Psychology (or related disciplines) and have
experience with single pulse (and potentially paired-pulse) TMS.
Knowledge of a neuronavigation system is a plus. Although not required,
programming skills in high level scientific languages (Python, Matlab
etc...) will be (highly) appreciated. The hosting group is equipped
with several TMS apparatus, and with a robotized device allowing to
precisely track the participants head movements to ensure optimal
positioning of the coil. When applying please indicate [post-doc TMS] in
the subject of your mail.
Salary will be adjusted based on experience, and will follow CNRS
regulation (between 2000 and 2900€ net).
The "Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives" is embedded in a very
active and large Brain Research community (the second largest in
France), ranging from cellular physiology to social neurosciences. The
hosting group has strong connections with the local Brain research
community, and numerous international collaborations, that will benefit
to the retained candidates.
French speaking is not a requirement.
Position starts as soon as possible, and will be opened until it is filled.
Besides, Marseille is a very nice city in south of France, on the
Mediterranean Sea, with a warm climate. It is also at about 1h30 from
the Alps mountains, allowing easy access to hiking and winter sports.
CV and motivation letters, along with informal enquiries, are to be sent
to Boris BURLE (email: boris.burle(a)univ-amu.fr), with the appropriate
subject heading (see above).
The Department of Psychology (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) and
the Department of Neurology (Carver College of Medicine) at the
University of Iowa invite applications for a joint tenure-track faculty
position to begin in the academic year 2015. This position is also part
of the Aging Mind and Brain Initiative, a university-wide
interdisciplinary research cluster devoted to studying cognitive decline
in aging populations. We invite applications from candidates with
outstanding research records and exceptional promise who work at the
intersection of cognitive aging and human neuroscience, with a focus on
normal or disease-related cognitive decline. Candidates must hold a PhD
or an MD/PhD, and have an established record of research in high-quality
journals. Candidates are expected to show strong promise of an
externally funded program of research in the neuroscience of aging. In
addition to maintaining an ongoing successful program of research, the
faculty member holding this position is expected to teach two courses
(graduate and undergraduate) per year in Psychology. The appointment is
expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor and requires that the
PhD or the MD/PhD be received by August 19, 2015. The 9-month academic
appointment is supported by fixed funding and is 50% in Psychology and
50% in Neurology. The review of applicants will begin on October 10,
2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
best
Michelle
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Michelle Voss, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
Health, Brain, and Cognition Laboratory
http://psychology.uiowa.edu/health-brain-cognition-lab
The University of Iowa
Office phone: 319-335-2057
Email: michelle-voss(a)uiowa.edu <mailto:michelle-voss@uiowa.edu>
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This is from one of our alumni
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Gary Green
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Subject: Job opportunity University of Miami, FL
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 16:13:51 +0000
From: kristafor farrant <krisfarrant(a)hotmail.co.uk>
To: Gary Green <gary.green(a)ynic.york.ac.uk>
Dear Gary,
My name is Kris Farrant, I was a MSc student in last years cog' neuro'
course. Our department at the University of Miami are recruiting (see
below). Thought it may be of interest to people on your mailing list.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Miami invites
applicants interested in an Assistant Scientist position in the
Neuroscience Imaging Facility (http://www.psy.miami.edu/nis/). The
individual will work with several faculty members focusing on cognitive
and affective neuroscience research. The position involves assisting
researchers design and implement functional and structural paradigms.
Projects may include task-based designs, resting state connectivity,
arterial spin labeling, diffusion tensor imaging, and cortical thickness
analysis. Tasks may also include physiological recording, eye-tracking,
etc. Responsibilities will include overseeing experimental design
optimization, data quality, and analysis. In addition to supporting the
collaborative neuroimaging community, the candidate will have the
opportunity to advance his or her own program of research.
Successful applicants will have completed a PhD in psychology,
neuroscience, engineering or a related field and have strong interest in
project management. Candidates with substantial experience with advanced
data analytic techniques and computer programming (e.g. Eprime, Matlab,
AFNI/SPM/FSL) are preferred. One year of relevant work experience is
required. The position will be available starting in January 2015, but
the start date is negotiable.
Interested applicants should apply through the University of Miami
Careers Website - http://um.hodesiq.com/job_start.asp- position # 049991.
The University of Miami is located in a culturally diverse and vibrant
community. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are
encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from
discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Best,
Kris
Dear Friends& Colleagues -
The UNC Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies has a new
Collaborative Research in Addiction (CRAN) Postdoctoral
Trainee position available, and I am looking for a
great postdoc to fill that slot and conduct an
addiction neuroimaging project.
Applications are due Nov 1. Interested candidates must
email Diana Lotito<lotito(a)ad.unc.edu> for an
application packet, which lists all the CRAN faculty
and projects. We expect trainee selection to occur in
early December.
The trainee must have experience in drug abuse research
(preferably not alcohol), and must be eligible for at
least 1 year on an NIH training grant. Hire date will
be on or before March 1.
Thank you!
Charlotte
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Charlotte Boettiger | Assistant Professor Department of
Psychology | Biomedical Research Imaging Center
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 304B Davie
Hall, CB 3270 | Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270
P: 919.962.2119 | F: 919.962.2537 | E: cab(a)unc.edu
www.unc.edu/~cab
Hello. I would like to send information (below) about a job opening in
our department to the user list. Would you please post? Thanks a lot.
Ed Golob
Edward Golob, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
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Assistant Professor -- Tenure Track
Psychology
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
The Department of Psychology in the School of Science and Engineering at
Tulane University announces a tenure track position at the beginning
Assistant Professor level in developmental cognitive neuroscience in the
childhood and/or adolescent areas, starting July 1, 2015. The ideal
candidate for the position of Assistant Professor will have a strong
research orientation with the potential to develop a nationally visible,
extramurally supported program of research as well as be able to offer
courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in developmental
psychology/cognitive development and developmental cognitive
neuroscience. The area of specialization in developmental cognitive
neuroscience is open. The ideal candidate will actively contribute
through research and teaching to our doctoral program in Developmental
Psychology as well as to our other programs in Behavioral Neuroscience,
Social Psychology and to our APA-accredited doctoral program in School
Psychology. Tulane University also maintains an interdisciplinary
program in neuroscience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
collaborations at the Tulane Medical Center are possible as well.
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in psychology, human development
or neuroscience. Specific responsibilities of the 9-month tenure track
appointment include developing and sustaining an active research
program; seeking external funding support for research and training
efforts; supervising thesis and dissertation research; teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology/cognitive
development. Teaching responsibilities are maintained at a 1-2
courseload for research active faculty. The Department of Psychology
consists of 21 full-time faculty (http://tulane.edu/sse/psyc/about/)
Tulane is ranked as one of the top 50 schools in the nation and has been
cited for its excellent service learning programs (U.S. News and World
Report, 2011). We are dedicated to maintaining a culturally diverse
faculty and we strongly encourage applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups. Tulane University is an EOE/AAE employer.
Application review will begin October 20, 2014 and will continue until
the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, vita,
research and teaching statements and three relevant reprints to
dcnspos(a)wave.tulane.edu. (Pdfs are preferred.) In addition, please ask
three referees to send confidential letters of reference to the same
email address with 'DCN Letter of Reference' in the subject title.
Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jeffrey J.
Lockman, Chair, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee,
(lockman(a)tulane.edu).
Subject Areas: Developmental Psychology, Developmental Cognitive
Neuroscience
Dear colleagues
We have three interns working with us for a few weeks starting this
coming Monday (the 5th).
If you require any help with any projects please let Jill or I know
Gary
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Gary Green
York Neuroimaging Centre &
Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5NY
tel +44 (0) 1904 435349
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004
http://www.ynic.york.ac.ukhttp://http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
PA : Jill Hurst
tel +44 (0) 1904 435329
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
The Department of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School
of Medicine is seeking a full-time Neuroscience Image Processing
Scientist. Under the direction of the Medical Director of the
Neurological Testing Center and the Director of Neuroimaging Research,
the Neuroscience Image Processing Scientist will be responsible for
coordinating imaging for use in epilepsy surgery and other functional
neurosurgical procedures. Assignments will require close interaction
with neuroradiology and neuroimaging collaborators to develop and
implement more advanced functional imaging techniques. The primary
effort will be focused on the development and implementation of clinical
tools; however, there is dedicated time for independent research.
Northwestern has very active clinical and research programs in Neurology
and Neuroimaging. Imaging resources include 10 clinical and 4 dedicated
research high field MRI systems, a PET/CT system, high density EEG and
TMS. There is a very active and rapidly expanding Neurosurgery group
with strong collaborations with BrainLab, and a supportive clinical
environment for research.
Candidates should have an MD or PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics,
psychology or a related field, and excellent communication skills.
Experience with analysis of structural, diffusion, fMRI including
resting state, MEG, PET, SPECT, and EEG data is required. The ability to
co-register multi-modality diagnostic (EEG, MEG) studies with SISCOM,
MRI, fMRI, DTI and PET studies is a must. Experience in planning stereo
EEG electrode placement, surgical guidance, and proficiency with PRISM
software, CURRY Neuroimaging Suite, and BrainLab surgical navigation
systems, is desired.
The position is funded for an initial two-year time period, with a high
likelihood of long term employment. Salary is based on the NIH scale and
benefits are highly competitive. Position is available on July 1, 2014,
and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, references and cover letter to:
Todd B. Parrish, Ph.D.
Department of Radiology
737 N. Michigan Ave, 16th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
toddp(a)northwestern.edu <mailto:toddp@northwestern.edu>
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring
is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States