Dear all,
We are delighted to announce an opening for a 4 years joint PHD position
at Umeå center for functional brain imaging (UFBI) and Aging research
center (ARC) under the supervision of Alireza Salami, PhD, Lars Nyberg,
PhD, and Lars Bäckman, PhD.
The research focus is on network-specific effect of age and dopamine on
resting-state functional connectivity utilizing two large longitudinal
cohort studies known as BETULA and COBRA. These two datasets are
extremely unique in terms of number of imaging modalities, extensive
battery of cognitive tests as well as the number of participants. For
instance, COBRA is a longitudinal multimodal imaging study, started in
2013. The study will follow a large cohort (n=190) of 63-67 year-old
randomly selected from the population registry in Umeå over a 10 year
period. Cognitive performance, functional (including resting state fMRI
and PET) and structural brain integrity (DTI and T1) will be assessed at
three measurement points, each separated by 4.5 years. The successful
PHD candidate should employ different “network-science” approaches, such
as independent component analysis (ICA) and graph theory to provide new
insight into the interplay among age, different RSN measures, dopamine,
and various neuropsychological measures.
Applicants should have second-cycle background in biomedical
engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, biostatistics,
psychology, cognitive science, or some other relevant area. Basic
knowledge in neuroscience and cognitive psychology is a requirement.
Interest and prior knowledge in statistics are needed. Experience with
functional neuroimaging in general and prior research experience in at
least one of the three imaging modalities (resting-state fMRI,
task-based fMRI, and diffusion tensor imaging) is a major plus. Some
experience in neuroimaging analysis methods (SPM/Matlab, FSL, AFNI, ICA,
graph theory, shell scripting etc.) is strongly preferred, though
further training in imaging analysis will be a key component of the PHD
training. The applicant must also be efficient, thorough, a good
communicator in English, and enjoy working in an international and
dynamic team.
The application deadline is April 24, 2014 and the position start date
is flexible between July and September 2014. The successful applicant
will be affiliated both at Karolinka institute and at Umea University.
S/He will be mainly settled down at ARC in Stockholm. Interested
applicants should formally apply as described in the ad bellow:
https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:34724/where:4/
Best
/Alireza Salami
Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Department of
Neurosciences at the KU Leuven, Belgium.
The candidate will work with Jan Jastorff and Mathieu Vandenbulcke,
investigating the emotion circuits in the brain of healthy volunteers
and patients with neurodegeneration. The ideal candidate will have good
programming skills and an interest in affective neuroscience and
neuroimaging. Over the course of the project, the student will develop
skills in state-of-art imaging techniques, including structural and
functional MRI, DTI and combined fMRI-TMS.
The candidate should have a Diploma/Master in psychology, neuroscience,
engineering or computer science. Experience in neuroimaging and
proficiency in programming (e.g. Matlab) is highly desired. Excellent
communication skills in English are essential; proficiency in Dutch is a
plus.
To apply please send a CV, including the expected date of availability,
a short statement of research interests, and contact information of at
least 3 references to jan.jastorff(a)med.kuleuven.be
<mailto:jan.jastorff@med.kuleuven.be>
The Research Center for Neurological Diseases Foundation offers a senior
post-doctoral position
at the Reina Sofia Foundation Alzheimer Centre in Madrid, Spain.
The main project focuses on an ongoing longitudinal study of a large
cohort of healthy 70-85 year olds, with
particular emphasis on those individuals who subsequently develop mild
cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's
disease.
A strong background in functional brain MRI and volumetric and
tractography techniques is required. A
sufficient level of Spanish to interact with patients and radiographers
is also required. Experience in dementia
research is a plus. The successful candidate will have full access to a
3T research-dedicated scanner, and be
expected to participate in further studies in cognitive neuroimaging, as
well as being highly proactive in
applying for research grants in the field of AD and dementia. There will
be close collaboration with several
laboratories of CIBERNED and other research centres.
Competitive annual salary depending on experience.
Please visit http://fundacioncien.es/empleo/empleo_marzo14_cien.asp for
application details.
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Bryan Strange MRCP PhD
Laboratory for Clinical Neuroscience
Centre for Biomedical Technology
Madrid, Spain
Mental Health and Complex Disorders Research Program, Queensland
Berghofer Institute of Medical Research would like to invite
applications for a 3-year PhD position, awarded through the University
of Queensland.
The current project seeks to examine the emotion circuits in the brain
using advanced neuroimaging and brain stimulation techniques. The
student will develop skills in state-of-art imaging techniques,
including structural and functional MRI, EEG, DTI, combined with TMS
stimulation and autonomic physiological recording. Analysis will have an
emphasis on functional and effective connectivity, and cortical
autonomic interaction. The ideal candidate will have good programming
skills and an interest in affective neuroscience, neuroimaging, or
autonomic system. The student is expected to be involved with each
stage of the project, and have ample authorship opportunities.
Candidates must have a bachelor degree in psychology, neuroscience,
engineering, computer science or equivalent academic qualifications.
Additional advanced degree, such as honorary, master or medical degree,
is preferred. Experience in neuroimaging and proficiency programming (in
Matlab, C++, or R) is highly desired. Basic knowledge about the human
brain is a plus. Excellent communication skills in English are essential.
The fellow will work directly with QIMR International Fellow, Dr
Christine Guo. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until
the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Dr Guo by sending a
cover letter, CV, and contact information of at least 3 references to
Christine.Guo(a)QIMRBerghofer.edu.au
<mailto:Christine.Guo@QIMRBerghofer.edu.au>
Dear list,
We are recruiting one to two post-docs for a six year Wellcome Trust funded grant to study auditory cognitive learning and ventral fronto-temporal neurobiology. The work can be for a shorter duration of time and will involve studies of animal models, typical humans and stroke patients with impaired language. The patient work is in collaboration with Newcastle, Cambridge and Reading University neurologists and research speech therapists.
They are welcomed to contact me for further information.
Best wishes,
-Chris
_____________________________________
Christopher I. Petkov, Ph.D.
Institute of Neuroscience
Newcastle University Medical School
Henry Wellcome Building
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK
chris.petkov(a)ncl.ac.uk
http://www.staff.ncl.ac.uk/chris.petkov
Ph: +44-191-222-3467
*Job Advertisement: *
*Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Auditory Neuroscience
(Sensorineural plasticity and rehabilitation) *
*Clinical Neuroscience*
The National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Hearing Biomedical
Research Unit (NHBRU) is a partnership between Nottingham University
Hospitals NHS Trust, University of Nottingham and the Medical Research
Council Institute of Hearing Research. It employs approximately 30
academic, technical and administrative staff, based in Trust premises
in Nottingham city centre. We are now looking to appoint a researcher at
either Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow level to join a
multi-disciplinary research team concerned with the application of
advanced neuroimaging methods to address questions about auditory
sensorineural plasticity. Specifically, we are interested in examining
the relationship between hearing loss, tinnitus and frequency-based
representation.
Key to this project’s success is a smooth transition from current
optimisation work (expected completion date 31 Aug 2014), in combination
with close collaborative relationship with the Sir Peter Mansfield
Magnetic Resonance Centre, University of Nottingham and the MRC
Institute of Hearing Research. The candidate will be involved in all
aspects of research including development, design, implementation and
dissemination of research findings.
Candidates at Research Fellow level should have a PhD or equivalent in a
relevant scientific discipline. Training and skills in quantitative
research methods are essential including MR Physics and fMRI data
analysis. Candidates should also have an excellent working knowledge of
relevant IT operating systems and software packages (including Windows
and Microsoft Office), a good working knowledge of how to implement
statistical software to analyse and interpret brain imaging data and
excellent communication skills demonstrating an ability to communicate
on all levels across many areas. Project management skills,
demonstrating attention to detail, excellent organisation and planning
are also essential along with good data management and database skills.
The successful candidate will have made substantial scientific
contribution to manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
and will be developing a national reputation in a relevant field.
In addition to the above, candidates at Senior Research Fellow level
will have post-doctoral research experience in a relevant field. They
will also have experience in research leadership including initiating,
sustaining and pursuing a research plan, a consistent track record of
published research recognised by peers, experience of contribution to
grant proposals for collaborative research and a track record of
successful grant capture. A recognised national reputation in a relevant
field is also a prerequisite.
Salary, depending on skills & experience, will be within the range:
• Senior Research Fellow Scale: £36,661 - £45,053 per annum
• Research Fellow Scale: £28,132 - £36,661 per annum
Salary progression beyond these scales is subject to performance.
This post is a fixed-term contract until 31^st March 2017 and is open to
job share.
It is a condition of this post that satisfactory Enhanced disclosure is
obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Deb Hall, Director of
the BRU and Research Lead for the Sensorineural plasticity and
rehabilitation research area tel: +44 (0) 115 823 2600 or email:
deborah.hall(a)nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent
directly to this Email address will not be accepted.
For more details and/or to apply on-line please access:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/MED064514
<http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/MED064514>.If you
are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources
Department, tel: 0115 846 6172.*Please quote ref. MED/064514.Closing
date: 18 April 2014.*
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University of Glasgow
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
Research Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology
Research Assistant / Associate
Ref: M00563
Grade 6/7: £26,527 - £29,837 / £32,590 - £36,661 per annum
You will contribute to a project, funded by the Medical Research Council
(MRC), entitled “Using Magnetoencephalography to Investigate Aberrant
Neural Synchrony in Prodromal Schizophrenia”. Specifically, the job
requires the analysis and acquisition of MEG-data sets and
implementation of novel analytic tools, contributing to the design and
programming of MEG experiments, recruiting and running the participants,
assisting in analysing the results, and participating in the writing up
of the results.
With extensive, up-to-date practical knowledge in MEG or EEG, you will
have excellent knowledge of source-localization, Matlab and experimental
control software.
This post is initially funded for 2 years. It is anticipated that this
will be extended to 3 years subject to securing additional funding.
Informal enquires to Dr Peter Uhlhaas (Email:
Peter.Uhlhaas(a)glasgow.ac.uk; Tel: 0141 330 8730)
Apply online at: www.gla.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: 28 April 2014
The University has recently been awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional
Bronze Award
The University is committed to equality of opportunity in employment.
The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.
Dr. Peter J. Uhlhaas
Reader
Institute for Neuroscience and Psychology
University of Glasgow
58 Hillhead Street
Glasgow
G12 8QB
Telephone +44 (0)141 330 8730
apologies for cross-posting
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Dear All,
We are currently advertising for a Professor or Reader at Royal
Holloway. We are looking for a person with an established programme of
research in the neurocience of human behaviour and strong expertise in
MRI. It is envisaged that the appointee will become the Director of our
MRI Unit, which houses a research-dedicated Siemens TIM Trio. Closing
date 29 April.
You will find the advert and contact information here:
https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0314-006
or here:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIK082/professor-or-reader-in-human-neuroscience/
We are also currently advertising a Lectureship and two teaching-focused
Lectureships; these are open to applicants in any area of Psychology.
Best wishes,
Andy Smith
Professor, Royal Holloway