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Fwd: Postdoc opportunity at Stanford in Reward Processing and Reinforcement Learning (with application to TMS investigations and Transdiagnostic Imaging of Psychiatric Disorders)
by Gary Green 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

The Laboratory of Amit Etkin, MD PhD at Stanford University is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship focused on reward processing and reinforcement learning using computational modeling and fMRI in healthy individuals and patients with a range of psychiatric disorders. The focus of this position is on understanding application of these methods to the study of emotional disorders, manipulation of relevant circuitry using TMS, and development of new approaches for understanding the mechanisms of emotion regulation in health and disease. The successful applicant will have a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Psychology, Computer Science, Statistics or related fields. Experience with reward or reinforcement learning paradigms using fMRI or EEG, as well as computational modeling is strongly encouraged. Additional programming experience is a plus. A US Citizenship is also required. Duties will also include manuscript preparation, presentation of findings at conferences, management of research assistants and contribution to the preparation of grants. Laboratory and Stanford resources include research-dedicated 3T and 7T MRI scanners, concurrent TMS/fMRI setups and concurrent TMS/EEG setups. Salary commensurate with experience. More information about our ongoing studies can be found at: http://etkinlab.stanford.edu. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a statement describing research interests and relevant background and three letters of recommendations, as well as relevant reprints/preprints of research articles to: Amit Etkin, MD, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Stanford University amitetkin(a)stanford.edu

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Fwd: Biophysical Modeling Position in WTCN Physics Group
by Gary Green 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

------------------------------------------------------------------- UCL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging London, UK ERC-Funded Postdoc Position: Research Associate in Biophysical Modeling -------------------------------------------------------------------- Applications are invited for a Research Associate post in the group of Professor Nikolaus Weiskopf at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL. The successful candidate will be part of a team developing and applying methods for in-vivo histology of human brain microstructure using MRI, which is crucial for understanding the human brain in both health and disease. The project is funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant “Non-Invasive In-Vivo Histology in Health and Disease Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging“. To characterize the microstructure of the cortex, the team will develop a novel quantitative multi-contrast imaging approach at ultra-high resolution that will be complemented by a unified model of MRI contrasts, cortical anatomy and tissue microstructure. Super-resolution diffusion and susceptibility imaging will further enhance the effective image resolution. High-resolution functional MRI (fMRI) will complement the anatomical imaging methods and will be used for cross-validation. The candidates will be embedded in a unique world-leading research environment and have access to the latest cutting-edge MRI hardware including: 3T, 7T and 9.4T for human MRI; small bore 9.4T for ex-vivo scanning; ultra-fast optical prospective motion correction and tailored radio-frequency (RF) surface coils for maximal SNR. The post holder will develop a unified model describing the relationship between cortical tissue characteristics and different MR measures of relaxation (such as R1, R2*), magnetization transfer saturation, susceptibility and diffusion. The modeling will aim at estimating features such as the layer-specific myelin concentration from the MRI data. The successful candidate will further enhance the model to achieve super-resolution imaging. Applicants must have a PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, biomedical engineering or a comparable subject. If not already held, the PhD must be obtained by the agreed start-date. A strong background in high-level programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab) and experience in one of the following areas is essential: biophysical modeling, MR physics contrast mechanisms, theoretical physics. Applicants must also be specialists in at least one of the following areas: Bayesian modeling, computational modeling, non-linear inverse problems, MR physics, advanced diffusion models beyond DTI. The post is available from Oct. 2014 and is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) until March 2016 in the first instance. Starting salary in the range of £33,353 - £40,313 pa on UCL Grade 7 including London Allowance, superannuable. You should apply through UCL's online recruitment – www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs> where you can download a job description and person specification using Reference 1434851 If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, UCL Institute of Neurology, 23 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email: IoN.HRAdmin(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:IoN.HRAdmin@ucl.ac.uk> ). Informal enquiries to Professor Nikolaus Weiskopf (email: n.weiskopf(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:n.weiskopf@ucl.ac.uk> ). Further information on the lab: http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/Research/physics.html Closing date: 12 October 2014 UCL Taking Action for Equality ________________________________ Dr. Martina Callaghan Deputy Head of Physics & Senior Research Associate Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging Institute of Neurology University College London 12 Queen Square London WC1N 3BG UK Tel: +44-20-344-84383 (internal ext 84383) Email: m.callaghan(a)ucl.ac.uk

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Fwd: Post-Doctoral Research Position, FMRIB Centre, Oxford
by Gary Green 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

The Centre for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain (FMRIB) seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work with Dr. Saad Jbabdi in developing novel methods for mapping the organisation of brain connections using MRI. Employment would ideally start in November 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter and is funded by the Medical Research Council for a period of 2 years in the first instance. The post holder will be contributing to new developments in modelling large scale brain connections, linking the organisation of connections to brain function, and validating in vivo tools against invasive methods. Candidates should have a doctorate in a relevant discipline, together with knowledge of statistics, with the necessary mathematical and computational skills to put these into practice. Knowledge in methods for analysing neuroimaging data is desirable but not essential. Skills in computer programming (e.g. Matlab, C/C++) are highly desirable. For an outline of the lab's research interests and links to further information see http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/research/analysis-group The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 20 October 2014. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… ------------------------------------------------------------------ Saad Jbabdi, PhD MRC Career Development Fellow & University Research Lecturer FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK. tel (+44)1865-222466 (fax 717) www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/researchers/saad-jbabdi <http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/researchers/saad-jbabdi>

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Fwd: Post Doctoral Position
by Gary Green 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

The Neurofunctional Imaging Group (GIN) is a CNRS-CEA joint research unit of the Bordeaux University (UMR 5296, dir. Bernard Mazoyer) and a core member of the TRAIL <http://trail.labex-univ-bordeaux.fr/> Laboratory of Excellence. The GIN is a multidisciplinary research unit gathering scientists with initial training in mathematics and instrumentation, cognitive neurosciences, signal processing and databasing. One objective of the current GIN research project is to develop new tools to characterize and describe the gray matter anatomical connectivity networks. Within this area we have a position for a 2 years Post Doc. *Description of the position* Recent work on brain connectivity modeling revealed that the topographic organization of this connectivity is not limited to large-scale anatomical pathways generally observable in diffusion MRI, thus reinforcing the interest of studies focusing on the characterization of cortical structural connectivity and its variability. Therefore, the estimation of relevant grey matter connectomes strongly relies on the choice of an ad'hoc cerebral parcellisation. We propose a post doc project to first implement a probabilistic cortical atlas derived from cortical parcellisations defined individually to optimally extract cortical thickness and volume of each individual. The second aim of the post doc project is to compute cortical structural connectivity to quantify the inter-individual variability of brain organization together with the effects of specific factors such as gender, manual preference, functional lateralization or cognitive skills. The strength of the present project is that it will benefits from the already acquired BIL&GIN database composed of 453 healthy volunteers balanced for gender and handedness. Hence, the first probabilistic cortical atlas will be operated over a large sample, the 453 participants having been previously pre-processed. *Qualification and experience*** The qualified applicant should have a PhD in neuro-image analysis, cognitive neuroscience, computer science or related field and a background in neuroimage processing. Applicants should have experience with existing tools for analysis of neuroimaging data (SPM, FSL, Freesurfer.) and a relevant programming experience (MATLAB). For further information, please contact Dr. Fabrice Crivello (fabrice.crivello(a)u-bordeaux2.fr <mailto:fabrice.crivello@u-bordeaux2.fr>). Employment and payment are determined by Bordeaux University (2 400 € per month, net salary). Job location is in Bordeaux, France. Interested candidates should send their applications including CV with full publication list, the names and contact information and a summary of research interests to fabrice.crivello(a)u-bordeaux2.fr <mailto:fabrice.crivello@u-bordeaux2.fr>. Dr. Fabrice CRIVELLO Groupe d'Imagerie Neurofonctionnelle UMR 5296 - CNRS CEA Université Bordeaux Université de Bordeaux 146, rue Léo Saignat CS 61292 33076 Bordeaux Cedex Mob : +33 618 064 753 Tel : +33 547 304 402 Fax : +33 547 304 394 www.gin.cnrs.fr <http://www.gin.cnrs.fr> See my publications : https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fabrice_Crivello

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Fwd: Post-doc job posting: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mood & Anxiety Disorders Program
by Gary Green 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

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.

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Fwd: Funded human neuroimaging PhD in Spain
by Gary Green 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

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.

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Fwd: Phd Place Ad
by Gary Green 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

*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. * * *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…

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Fwd: Two postdoctoral positions in Cognitive Neuroscience in the "Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives", Marseille, FR
by Gary Green 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

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).

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Fwd: University of Iowa faculty position: cognitive neuroscience and aging
by Gary Green 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

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 -- __________________________________ 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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Fwd: Job opportunity University of Miami, FL
by Gary Green 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

This is from one of our alumni --------------- Gary Green -------- Original Message -------- 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

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