The Rissman Memory Laboratory at UCLA is conducting a research project
investigating the cognitive and neural mechanisms of learning in virtual
reality (VR) environments. An employment opportunity is available for a
full-time Laboratory Assistant III, who ideally would start this June
and continue through July 31, 2015. The incumbent will participate in
many aspects of research in the lab, including: assisting with the
development of VR environments and interactive learning tasks, …
[View More]assisting
with behavioral testing and fMRI scanning, verifying data and entering
pertinent information into database for statistical analysis, conducting
statistical analyses, assisting with behavioral and fMRI data
visualization, purchasing and organizing laboratory supplies, handling
IRB-related paperwork, screening and recruiting experimental
participants, obtaining informed consent, scheduling participants for
testing, tracking progress of the study, collaborating with a team of
volunteer undergraduate research assistants. This is a great
skill-building opportunity for someone thinking about applying to
graduate programs in psychology, cognitive science, or neuroscience.
For more information about the desired qualifications and how to apply,
please click here:
http://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63479
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The School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University of
Ulster has two available 2-year fixed term research associate posts. One
of the posts will involve research in the general area of neuroimaging
using magnetoencephalography (MEG), particularly with application in
mild cognitive impairments. The other post will involve research in the
general area of computational modelling of neuromodulatory effects on
MEG signals. Interested applicants are welcomed to apply at:
http://www.…
[View More]jobs.ac.uk/job/AIJ303/research-associate/http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIJ301/research-associate
<http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIJ301/research-associate/>/
Note that the closing date is on 28 April 2014.
Successful applicants will be based primarily at the Functional Brain
Mapping facility at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) with
opportunities to interact with other related research teams at the ISRC
(e.g. Brain-Computer Interface and Assistive Technologies, Computational
Neuroscience, Bio-Inspired and Neuro-Engineering, and Cognitive
Robotics), research groups from the (5* research rating) Biomedical
Sciences Research Institute, and the recently developed Centre for
Stratified Medicine.
With best wishes,
Girijesh.
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Prof. Girijesh Prasad,
Professor of Intelligent Systems,
Intelligent Systems Research Centre, School of Computing and Intelligent
Systems,
Faculty of Computing & Engineering, University of Ulster, Magee Campus,
Derry~ Londonderry BT48 7JL, N. Ireland, United Kingdom.
e-mail: g.prasad(a)ulster.ac.uk <mailto:g.prasad@ulster.ac.uk>
phone : +44 - (0)28 71 - 375645, 375409
fax : +44 - (0)28 71 – 375470
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The Human Brain and Behavior Laboratory (HBBL), Center for Complex Systems
and Brain Sciences at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) invites
applications for a Postdoctoral Position in Experimental and Computational
Social Neuroscience.
The research program aims to advance our understanding of basic forms of
real-time social behavior. This new NIMH-supported program employs a
three-pronged approach that combines (1) experimental studies aimed at
elucidating how neuromarkers are organized …
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of social interaction (2) the design and analysis of the Human Dynamic
Clamp (reciprocal coupling between humans and mathematical models of a
social partner) and (3) multiscale neurocomputational modeling of both
structure and function.
The postdoctoral scientist will be highly motivated and able to work
independently. He/she will also collaborate within an interdisciplinary
team of researchers whose expertise spans Neuroscience, Psychology and
Physics. The successful applicant will contribute to the design and
conduct of neurobehavioral experiments and to theoretical modeling in
which social interactions are treated as meaningfully coupled dynamical
systems (Coordination Dynamics).
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent. Experience or
willingness to learn in one or more relevant domains will be considered an
advantage:
- Theoretical modeling, dynamical systems
- Preparation and conduct of social, neurobehavioral and neurocognitive
experiments
- Recording and analysis of brain activity and behavior (e.g. EEG, MEG,
fMRI, etc)
- Digital signal processing and statistical analysis
- Programming (Matlab, C, visual basic),
- Excellent writing skills
The position will be for one year with a possibility of extension
depending on satisfactory progress. Salary will be commensurable with
experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a CV and
arrange for 3 reference letters via email to:
J. A. Scott Kelso & Emmanuelle Tognoli,
kelso at ccs.fau.edu, tognoli at ccs.fau.eduwww.ccs.fau.edu/hbbl.html
HBBL, Center for Complex Systems & Brain Sciences,
Florida Atlantic University,
Boca Raton, FL
USA
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the MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences is currently offering a
PostDoc and a PhD position in the field of 'conscious and unconscious
somatosensory perception'. Further details you can find here:
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/career/jobs/neur-04-14-forschack It would be great
if you could spread this information to people who may find this
interesting. All the best Norman Forschack
___________________________________________________________ Norman
Forschack, Dipl.-Psych. Max-Planck …
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Brain Sciences Stephanstraße 1a 04103 Leipzig mail: forschack(a)cbs.mpg.de
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Dear Colleagues and prospective Students,
The Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, University of Trento - Italy is now
accepting applications for its PhD program.
The School is offering *10 fellowships* for the three-year Doctoral Program.
*The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. May 24, 2013*.
The PhD Program has two tracks:
* Cognitive Neuroscience
* Language, Interaction & Computation
The Program is emphasizing this year applications in the field of:
* Animal Cognition
* …
[View More]Computational Neuroscience
* Development
* Language
* Learning/Motivation
* Neuroimaging Methods and Analysis
* Perception and Action
* Decision Making and Thinking
All courses are given in English.
CIMeC has state-of-the-art laboratories for fMRI, MEG, EEG and TMS.
The University of Trento ranks 1^st among the Italian Universities in
the rankings of Times Higher Education and CIMeC ranks 1^st for quality
of research in the ranking of the Italian National for the Evaluation of
Universities and Research (ANVUR). CIMeC has 6 ERC starting grants and 1
advanced grant.
Trento ranks 1^st in the annual survey on quality of life in Italian
cities conducted by daily Il Sole 24 Ore.
General info:http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/intro
Application
information: http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/admissions
FAQ section: http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/10142/frequently-asked-questions
Contact:
phd.cimec(a)unitn.it <mailto:phd.cimec@unitn.it>
jens.schwarzbach(a)unitn.it <mailto:jens.schwarzbach@unitn.it>
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The School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University is pleased to
announce the opening of a call for a *Research Fellow in Cognitive
Neuroscience*.
Expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants are sought
and appointments may be made at the level of Research Fellow, Senior
Research Fellow or Principal Research Fellow, depending upon experience.
Salary and research support are available for 4 years. Domestic and
international applicants are welcome to apply.
Please see …
[View More]the attached document or follow the link below for further
information regarding this outstanding career opportunity.
http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=523427&lWorkTypeID=&lLocat…
<http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=523427&lWorkTypeID=&lLocat…>
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The Laboratory for Multimodal Human Brain Mapping at the Feinstein
Institute for Medical Research is looking for a research assistant to
help with their research into (1) improving the identification of
functional and pathological brain regions in individuals suffering from
epilepsy, (2) the neural mechanisms of cognition, and (3) characterizing
macroscale human brain networks. The lab works exclusively with patients
being evaluated for epilepsy surgery using methods such as
…
[View More]electrocorticography, MRI, fMRI, and direct electrical brain stimulation.
The responsibilities of the research assistant include assisting with
the collection and analysis of the aforementioned data, managing data
archives and lab equipment, working with a research coordinator on IRB
matters, and helping to present lab findings at conferences and in
journals. This unique position will expose the successful applicant to
basic and clinical neuroscience as well as neurosurgery, neurology, and
neuropsychology. It is a great opportunity for recent post-bacs
interested in medical school or graduate school in
neuroscience/biomedical engineering. Past research assistants in the lab
have been co-authors on lab publications and have gone on to MD or PhD
programs after spending 1-2 years in the lab.
------------- Qualifications -------------
Minimum:
-B.A./B.S./B.E. in an appropriate discipline (e.g., neuroscience,
psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics)
-1 year commitment
Highly Desirable:
-Experience with at least one programming language (preferably MATLAB)
and statistical analyses
-Prior experience working with neuroimaging, EEG/MEG, or brain
stimulation data
-Previous experience working with patients
-Previous work in a research laboratory that shows evidence of
independent scholarship, problem solving, and motivation
-2 year commitment preferred
For more information about the lab see:
http://www.feinsteininstitute.org/faculty/ashesh-mehta-md-phd/
For more information about the position please send curriculum vitae and
cover letter to Dr. David Groppe (david.m.groppe(a)gmail.com
<mailto:david.m.groppe@gmail.com>)
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David Groppe, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Laboratory for Multimodal Human Brain Mapping
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Manhasset, New York
http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/~dgroppe/
<http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/%7Edgroppe/>
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We have a post-doc job opportunity to work at Cardiff University Brain
Research Imaging Centre on predictors of functional recovery in multiple
sclerosis using advanced neuroimaging methods. Funds from the MS Society
UK cover a 3-year post for a post-doctoral research associate. The
post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary team that will include
Richard G. Wise, Derek K. Jones, M.P. Sormani and Valentina Tomassini.
We would be grateful if you could pass this information on to anyone …
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might be eligible and interested.
Below is the advert, along with the link to the advert and Cardiff jobs
website:
- direct link:
https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?SID=%5ec6PtGnuelu…
<https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?SID=%5ec6PtGnuelu…>
- link through the Cardiff University website:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/ under “job category academic”, advert 1959BR
Potential candidates are encouraged to get in touch with Richard Wise at
CUBRIC (wiserg(a)cardiff.ac.uk <mailto:wiserg@cardiff.ac.uk>) to discuss
their interest.
Richard Wise
FMRI Director
CUBRIC
School of Psychology
University of Cardiff
Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 0358 (direct) 0365 (reception)
Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 0339
http://psych.cf.ac.uk/cubric/http://www.cf.ac.uk/research/neuroscience/
______________________________
*Post Reference Number:* 1959BR
*Job Title:* Research Associate
*Job Category:* Academic - Research
*Career Pathway:* Research
*School / Directorate: *MEDIC - School of Medicine
*/Advert/*
*Research Associate in Advanced Neuroimaging applied to Multiple Sclerosis*
*Institute of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences*
*Cardiff School of Medicine*
We seek a Post-Doctoral Research Associate with a strong interest in
advanced neuroimaging and its application to Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We
aim to develop strategies for functional recovery in MS. The post-holder
would work in collaboration with MRI methodologists, clinicians and
statisticians on this project, funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Society
UK, which aims to predict the individual’s potential for functional
recovery in MS with the aid of advanced structural and functional
neuroimaging. The position will involve MRI data acquisition in MS
patients, image analysis and the development of a predictive statistical
model. Imaging will be performed at Cardiff University Brain Research
Imaging Centre (CUBRIC, http://psych.cf.ac.uk/cubric/).
Applicants should have a first degree in the psychology, physical or
biological sciences and a relevant PhD. The ability to communicate well
with scientific colleagues in a multi-disciplinary research environment
and patients taking part in our experiments is essential. It is part of
the project a home based intervention consisting in motor training.
Candidates should have a good understanding of advanced structural and
functional MRI methods, such as BOLD and perfusion fMRI, myelin imaging
and diffusion based imaging. An understanding of statistical approaches
to prediction analysis would be an advantage. Image data analysis will
be performed in a UNIX environment using software such as FSL, SPSS and
Matlab. This position would suit a self-motivated individual with a
proactive and flexible approach to work, and the ability to use
initiative and creativity.
For further information please contact: Prof. Richard Wise (tel: +44
(0)29 2087 0358 oremail: wiserg(a)cardiff.ac.uk
<mailto:tomassiniv@cardiff.ac.uk>).
This post is available from 1st July 2014, is a full-time position of 35
hours per week and is fixed term for 36 months.
*Salary:* £30,728 - £36,661 per annum (Grade 6). A maximum starting
salary at point 34, £34,565 per annum applies to this post.
*Date Posted:* Friday, 11 April 2014
*Closing date:*Friday, 09 May 2014
Please, be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close
this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
*
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I'd like to draw your attention to the following job offer.
International applications are very welcome.
Tamara Herz
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*PhD position in decision neuroscience / neuroeconomics*
*University of Zurich, Switzerland*
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position (3 years) at
the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research at the University
of Zurich. The successful applicant will work with Christian Ruff and
other SNS Lab members (http://www.sns.uzh.ch/people.html)…
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processes underlying human decision making, employing combinations of
computational modeling, brain stimulation, and neuroimaging techniques.
The laboratory offers an exciting and friendly multidisciplinary
research environment with ample opportunities for training and
collaboration, and excellent technical facilities (including a
research-dedicated 3T MR scanner and access to a 7T high-field human
facility, as well as laboratories for TMS, tDCS, psychophysics,
behavioral group experiments, peripheral & autonomic neurophysiology,
and pharmacology).
Candidates should hold, or expect to soon obtain, a good master’s degree
in a relevant discipline (e.g., neuroscience, computer science, physics,
psychology, economics). Experience with computational
modeling/programming and the use of advanced software for behavioral and
brain imaging data analysis would be beneficial. Above all, candidates
should be enthusiastic about learning new techniques and contributing to
new experiments.
Applications are welcome from overseas students as well as Swiss and EU
nationals. Employment is expected to begin in October 2014.
Applications should be sent electronically and include a CV (incl. full
publication list), a cover letter explaining why you are suited for and
interested in this particular position, and the names and e-mail
addresses of at least two referees. Please send these materials to
applications(a)econ.uzh.ch, with “PhD Ruff group” in the e-mail header.
Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until a suitable
candidate is found.
Contact address
Prof. Dr. Christian Ruff
E-mail: christian.ruff(a)econ.uzh.ch (for informal inquiries)
E-mail: applications(a)econ.uzh.ch (for applications)
www.sns.uzh.ch
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Opening for a Full-Time Research Assistant
The Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory at the Department of Psychology at
Ohio State University is seeking applications for a full-time research
assistant position with funding for two years, contingent on
performance. The laboratory is currently conducting several randomized
controlled trials, designed to look at the effects of lifestyle
interventions, such as mindfulness training and exercise intervention in
improving cognitive and emotional …
[View More]control in older adults and in
individuals with neurodegenerative disorders. We employ both behavioral
and functional MRI techniques to better understand the behavioral and
neural correlates of these interventions. This position is designed for
individuals who are interested in building on the research experience
that they already have and learn about the new field of health
neuroscience. Applications are solicited from individuals with
considerable programming experience, as well as experience in
neuroimaging data analyses. Knowledge of matlab and an existing software
package, such as FSL, AFNI, or SPM is required. For more information
about the laboratory, please visit:
http://freud.psy.ohio-state.edu/lab/CNL/The_Lab.html
If you are interested in being considered for the position, please send
your current CV, as well contact information for three references to
Ruchika Prakash at Prakash.30(a)osu.edu
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