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YNiC seminar 13th March (external speaker)
by rem 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) Dr. Carolyn McGettigan from Royal Holloway will be giving a talk on "Feel the noise: Exploring individual variability in the perception of speech and vocalizations". http://www.carolynmcgettigan.com/ Abstract: This talk will present a range of behavioural and neuroimaging studies in which explorations of individual variability in perceptual performance have yielded additional insights into the systems supporting the perception of speech and vocal cues in humans. The presentation will focus on speech recognition and perceptual adaptation processes studied using cochlear implant simulations, and will also include recent work addressing the processing of emotional vocalisations such as laughter. Everyone is welcome to attend the talk and refreshments will be served afterwards. We will be taking Carolyn out for dinner after her talk. Please let me know if you would like to join us for dinner. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: group leader postion in neurobiology of speech
by Gary Green 09 Mar '14

09 Mar '14

The Faculty of Psychology, Higher School of Economics (Moscow) is looking for a team leader for the new laboratory of Neurobiology of Speech and Language, which is in the process of being established at HSE. The projected main directions of research in the laboratory are: -Neural dynamics of language comprehension; -Language learning; -Language neurotechnology. These projects are carried out in collaboration with the Centre of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN) at Aarhus University, Denmark, and other international collaborators. CFIN is represented by Professor Yury Shtyrov, who is a visiting professor at HSE and is involved in developing speech and language research at the new laboratory. The postholder will have an advantage of being able to further define and expand this programme of research, in collaboration with Prof. Shtyrov as well as faculty staff and other collaborators, and with support of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. Research facilities include multi-channel EEG, navigated TMS-EEG and eye-tracking equipment, all recently installed at the Faculty, as well as access to MEG and fMRI at collaborator sites in Moscow. The HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university providing unique research opportunities (http://hse.ru/en,http://psy.hse.ru/en/ <https://mail2.hse.ru/owa/redir.aspx?C=PrRfHmdshUm3o18lmAOEKqDw2FN7AtEIynOWG…>). The Faculty of Psychology is committed to developing various areas of modern experimental psychology and, most crucially, Cognitive Neuroscience. Working Conditions: - Access to multimodal neuroimaging facilities (brain-navigated TMS, multichanel EGG, MEG, eye-tracking, etc.http://psy.hse.ru/en/res-center <https://mail2.hse.ru/owa/redir.aspx?C=PrRfHmdshUm3o18lmAOEKqDw2FN7AtEIynOWG…>) - Internationally competitive salary, 13% flat income tax rate and other benefits - Generous travel support and research grants provided by the universityâ??s Centre for Advanced Studies (www.cas.hse.ru <https://mail2.hse.ru/owa/redir.aspx?C=PrRfHmdshUm3o18lmAOEKqDw2FN7AtEIynOWG…>) - Low teaching load, minimal administrative service required - Heavy emphasis on high quality research Requirements: - Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, language sciences or related fields - Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required) - Demonstrated ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality research publishable in quality international peer-reviewed journals Generally appointments will be made for an initial 2,5-year period and upon successful completion of an interim review, contracts would normally be extended for a further three years until the tenure review. Please provide a CV, at least 2 letters of reference forwarded directly, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper. All materials should be addressed to Dr. ViÑ?toria Moiseeva, no later than March 31. If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. ViÑ?toria Moiseeva moiseeva.victoria(a)gmail.com </compose/?mailto=mailto%3amoiseeva.victoria(a)gmail.com> Best wishes, Olga Ph.D. Researcher Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology RAS +79268365593

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Fwd: Postdoc positions at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
by Gary Green 09 Mar '14

09 Mar '14

The John and Charlene Madison Cassidy Fellowship in Translational Neuroscience Two post-doctoral positions are available within the Laboratory for Affective and Translational Neuroscience at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, directed by Diego A. Pizzagalli, Ph.D. The laboratory is part of the Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research (CDASR), a new research center that embraces a multi-disciplinary approach to improve our understanding of the psychological, environmental, and neurobiological factors associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders across the lifespan (http://cdasr.mclean.harvard.edu/). Currently ongoing studies in Dr. Pizzagalli's laboratory focus on reward processing, stress responsivity, and executive functioning in a range of populations including individuals with major depression, mood spectrum disorders, as well as at-risk samples (e.g., offspring of parents with MDD; individuals with past MDD). These studies employ a variety of approaches, including high-density EEG, fMRI, PET, MRS, molecular genetics, and assays of hormonal/inflammatory markers. Opportunities will be available to pursue independent research and interdisciplinary collaborations across Harvard Medical School. Depending on research focus, candidates will have access to research-dedicated human (3 T, 4 T) and animal (9.4 T) MRI scanners, as well as 128-channel EEG systems. Experience with EEG/ERP and/or fMRI techniques as well as clinical training is preferred, but candidates with a strong background in only one of these domains will also be considered. To apply, send a CV, three letters of reference, and a letter describing your research interests to David Crowley (djcrowley(a)mclean.harvard.edu <mailto:djcrowley@mclean.harvard.edu>). Review of applications will begin immediately. McLean Hospital, which is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an equal opportunity employer, McLean seeks qualified candidates for all posted employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status. McLean particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. ___ David Crowley, A.L.M. Research Program Manager Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA djcrowley(a)mclean.harvard.edu <mailto:djcrowley@mclean.harvard.edu> The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was sent to you in error and the e-mail contains patient information, please contact the Partners Compliance HelpLine at http://www.partners.org/complianceline . If the e-mail was sent to you in error but does not contain patient information, please contact the sender and properly dispose of the e-mail.

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Fwd: Post-doc in ADHD Neuroscience
by Gary Green 09 Mar '14

09 Mar '14

Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow Clinical Neuroscience of ADHD Location: Highfield Campus, University of Southampton, United Kingdom Salary: £28,132 to £34,565 Full Time Fixed Term for 3 Years Closing Date: Friday 14 March 2014 Reference: 357714JW Institute for Disorders of Impulse & Attention Applications are invited for a researcher to work with Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke in the Developmental Brain-Behaviour Laboratory (DBBL) at the University of Southampton. Working in close collaboration with Professor Sonuga-Barke and colleagues within the DBBL, you will coordinate various aspects of the studies, supervise junior research staff, and take an active role in the dissemination of the research findings. You will conduct cognitive neuroscience research on child and adolescent populations with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related externalising disorders such as Conduct Disorder, using a range of brain imaging and electrophysiological methods (ERP/EEG/fMRI). This is a wonderful opportunity for a scientist of exceptional promise to develop and sustain a long-term personal research programme in the field of ADHD. There will be opportunities for you to develop original research ideas, to collaborate with a range of internationally-leading scientists, and to contribute to doctoral and post-doctoral educational programmes. You should have or be about to obtain, a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, or computational neuroscience. In addition, you should have experience with designing, conducting, and analysing ERP and/or fMRI experiments and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and experience of giving presentations at scientific meetings and preparing academic papers for publication. Experience of writing grant or fellowship applications and experience of working with children or adolescents and specialist knowledge of ADHD would be advantageous but not essential, as training can be given. This position is tenable from 1 April 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter and requires Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance at an enhanced level. For further details and an informal discussion please contact Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke (02380 594604 -- ejb3(a)southampton.ac.uk <mailto:ejb3@southampton.ac.uk> ) The closing date for this vacancy is 14 March 2014. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk <http://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk> <http://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk/> . If you require any assistance, please contact Charlene Tyson on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 357714JW on all correspondence.

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Fwd: PhD position in neural self-manipulation of food reward, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
by Gary Green 09 Mar '14

09 Mar '14

PHD POSITION IN NEURAL SELF-MANIPULATION OF FOOD REWARD, ETH ZURICH, SWITZERLAND The Physiology and Behavior Laboratory, the Consumer Behavior Group and the Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory of the Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zurich are seeking applications for a PhD position in Neural Self-Manipulation of Food Reward. This position is being offered in the context of the "Eat to Learn to Move: Reward Modulates Behavior” initiative of the Department of Health Sciences and Technology, uniting research methods and approaches from food and nutrition sciences, neurosciences, human movement sciences and medical engineering. The position is available immediately, is fully funded and will profit from strong support of and collaborations between the groups involved in the initiative and partners at the University Hospital Zurich. BACKGROUND Disorders of energy homeostasis such as obesity and under-nutrition are among the greatest challenges to human health. The major cause of obesity is overeating, which appears to be mainly due to hedonic factors overriding the homeostatic control of eating. One major component mediating the hedonic control of eating is the mesolimbic dopaminergic pathway, an important part of the neural reward system. In this project, we aim to manipulate the rewarding value of specific types of food through real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging neurofeedback (rtfMRI neurofeedback) and assess the effects of this manipulation on eating habits. YOUR PROFILE We are seeking candidates with an MSc degree in psychology or a related discipline, ideally with previous experience in (rt)fMRI study design and data analysis. Good programming and signal processing skills as well as an interest in interdisciplinary research are a plus. If you are an integrative personality with good communication skills desiring to advance this topic with your independent working style, we look forward to receiving your application. WHAT WE OFFER: - a dynamic, interdisciplinary work environment among highly motivated students and staff - access to the extensive expertise and infrastructure of the department and involved laboratories - a competitive salary and excellent social benefits HOW TO APPLY Applications should be sent in a single PDF file by e-mail to Roger Gassert (gassertr(a)ethz.ch, with "PhD position in Manipulation of Food Reward" as subject) and include a motivation letter, full CV with photograph, list of publications, academic transcripts and contact information of at least two references. LINKS ETH Zurich: http://www.ethz.ch Department of Health Sciences and Technology: http://www.hest.ethz.ch/en Physiology and Behavior Laboratory: http://www.fpb.ethz.ch/index_EN Consumer Behavior Group: http://www.cb.ethz.ch Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory: http://www.relab.ethz.ch -- Prof. Dr. Roger Gassert Rehabilitation Engineering Lab Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems Department of Health Sciences and Technology ETH Zürich, LEO B 9.1 Leonhardstrasse 27 8092 Zürich, Switzerland Phone: +41 44 632 32 66 E-Mail: gassertr(a)ethz.ch WWW: http://www.relab.ethz.ch

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Fwd: PhD position in tractography validation, Inserm U930 "Brain and imaging" lab, University François-Rabelais of Tours
by Gary Green 09 Mar '14

09 Mar '14

"A funded PhD Student position will be available in the “Brain and Imaging” Inserm unit (national institute for health) settled in Tours, France, from October 1st, 2014 to September 30th, 2017. During this time period, the candidate will have: (1) to develop tools and pertinent criteria for comparison of MR-based tractography results to data obtained from dissection; (2) to compare different algorithms used for MR-based tractography; (3) to develop a tool aiming to help decision making for the choice of optimal algorithms and parameters used for tractography. This work will be co-directed by Pr C Destrieux (Anatomist) and Pr G Venturini (Computer Science) in the university of Tours. It will be funded for the whole time period by a grant we obtained from the Ministry of Research (about 1400 € per month). Potential candidates have to send a letter and a CV to christophe.destrieux(a)univ-tours.fr <mailto:christophe.destrieux@univ-tours.fr> and gilles.venturini(a)univ-tours.fr <mailto:gilles.venturini@univ-tours.fr> before the 15th of April. After an internal selection of the applications, they will have to defend their candidateship during an interview organized by the Doctoral School of the university at the end of May 2014."

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Fwd: Research Asst. Position at UC Davis MIND Institute
by Gary Green 09 Mar '14

09 Mar '14

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Seeking applicants for a full-time technical research assistant position starting immediately to assist in studies of higher cognition in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. The position involves working closely with Dr. Marjorie Solomon at the UC Davis MIND Institute. We are looking for a one- to two-year commitment. We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits, including reduced tuition for courses at UC Davis. RESPONSIBILITIES: Main responsibilities will be maintenance of lab fMRI analysis scripts, fMRI scanning, data analysis, assistance with grant and manuscript preparation, and project management. The scope of responsibilities is broad and may also include subject recruitment, subject assessment using neuropsychological and cognitive neuroscience methods, protocol scoring for assessment sessions, and supervision of undergraduate volunteers as required. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Individuals majoring in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or engineering are encouraged to apply. Strong technical skills required.Previous experience in neuroimaging and programming as well as familiarity with Matlab and SPM preferred. This is an ideal position for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in cognitive neuroscience or a clinical discipline drawing upon this area of basic science. HOW TO APPLY: Submit application via email to Dr. Marjorie Solomon (marjorie.solomon(a)ucdmc.ucdavis.edu) and Jonathan Beck (jonathan.beck(a)ucdmc.ucdavis.edu). Your application should include: (1) a cover letter, (2) CV including GPA, (3) list of relevant coursework or unofficial transcript, and (4) contact information for at least two references. Please submit all documents in pdf format.

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Fwd: 3rd International Conference on Neural Field Theory - From Modelling to Data Assimilation
by Gary Green 09 Mar '14

09 Mar '14

*3rd International Conference on Neural Field Theory (ICNFT) - From Modelling to Data Assimilation* * * *16-18 June 2014, University of Reading, United Kingdom* _http://www.inverseproblems.info/icnft2014_ *Registration deadline: 15 April 2014* _http://www.inverseproblems.info/reading:icnft2014_registration_ Neural Mass Modelling and Neural Field Theory is a growing and very active area of research with important applications in medicine and technology. Activities range from the simulation of neural populations to the analysis of neural field equations, from neural modelling of cognitive and psychological processes to controlling artificial devices. The connection between these models and measurement data, including large-scale data assimilation tasks, is of growing interest to many researchers. The community includes researchers from medicine, psychology, physics, mathematics and engineering. The International Conferences on Neural Field Theory at the University of Reading contribute to the further development and shaping of this community by bringing together well-known and young researchers. Ideas from different fields meet here in a truly interdisciplinary and inspiring environment. The 3rd International Conference on Neural Field Theory is following a highly successful series of conferences which took place in 2010 and 2012. Confirmed speaker for this conference so far include: Big Brain - from Model to Data and Back Again - Stephen Coombes - Viktor Jirsa - Thomas Knösche - Dimitris Pinotsis - Roland Potthast Applications in Cognition and Control - Wolfram Erlhagen - Martin Giese - Axel Hutt - Etienne Roesch - Nicolas Rougier - Mohamed Oubbati Applications in Health and Disease - Basabdatta Bhattacharya - Ingo Bojak - Mauro Ursino - Sid Visser - Fabrice Wendling Organizers: Ingo Bojak, Stephen Coombes, Peter beim Graben, Bashar Hasan, Roland Potthast, Etienne Roesch, Douglas Saddy and Kelly Sloan. Fee for Participants GBP 75,-. Lunches and Coffee will be provided. Please register before April 15 online. There will be a "one slide, 3 minutes" speed presentation session. Contributions welcome, reserve your space before April 15! Kind regards, Etienne ------ Dr. Etienne B. Roesch Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Cognitive Science University of Reading, UK http://doodle.com/MeetWithEtienne Too brief of an email? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children's Hospital
by Gary Green 09 Mar '14

09 Mar '14

*Postdoctoral Position at Boston/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School * The Gaab Lab http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab//and (babymri.org) <http://www.babymri.org%29>) at the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience at Boston Children's Hospital (Developmental Medicine Center) invites applications for a NIH funded post-doctoral associate in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience/pediatric fMRI. Available resources include a 3.0T MRI scanner, a child-friendly Mock scanner and analysis platforms based in MATLAB/UNIX. The candidate will be expected to oversee pediatric and infant (f)MRI experiments, analyze behavioral and fMRI data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and participate in conferences. // The NIH and foundation funded projects will focus on language processing in autism, neural and behavioral pre-markers of developmental dyslexia in infants and pre-reading children as well as typical reading and language development throughout childhood. The successful applicant should have a doctoral degree in a field related to developmental cognitive neuroscience (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, psychology, developmental psychology, medicine). Individuals with a background in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science will also be considered. The successful applicant must possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Applicants are expected to have a very strong research background in the design and statistical analysis of functional brain-imaging experiments. Experience with one of the fMRI analyses programs (SPM, FSL, Freesurfer) a must. Programming skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) are desirable and experience with MVPA or connectivity analyses a plus. Experience with pediatric functional neuroimaging and language and reading research are useful. Approximate start date is Spring/early Summer 2014 (the earlier the better) and job interviews can be conducted during CNS in Boston. Successful applicants will be appointed at Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School. For consideration please send a statement of interest, a CV and a list of three potential referees via email to Nadine Gaab, PhD (nadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu <mailto:nadine.gaab@childrens.harvard.edu>). The search will continue until the position is filled. -- /"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" A. Einstein (1879-1955)/// /Nadine Gaab, PhD/// /Assistant Professor of Pediatrics/// /Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School ///// /Department of Medicine/////Division of Developmental Medicine/// /Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience 1 Autumn Street (Office 643) Boston, MA 02115/// /nadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu <mailto:nadine.gaab@childrens.harvard.edu>/// /phone: (857)-218-3021/// /Main Lab: 617-355-0400/// /www.bostonchildrens.org/gaablab <http://www.bostonchildrens.org/gaablab>/ ///www.babymri.org <http://www.babymri.org/>///

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position - CALL FOR APPLICANTS
by Gary Green 09 Mar '14

09 Mar '14

University of Pennsylvania Brain Behavior Laboratory Center for Neuroimaging in Psychiatry Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position The Brain & Behavior Laboratory (BBL) and the Center for Neuroimaging in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania seeks a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in neuroimaging to join our group, led by Drs. Raquel and Ruben Gur. The position is within the Neuropsychiatry Research Training Program, which focuses on multidisciplinary integration of basic and clinical neuroscience research in a cohesive effort to elucidate the pathophysiology and neurodevelopmental etiologies of schizophrenia and related psychiatric disorders. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to take the lead on data analysis and publication of results from one or more exciting datasets, including 1.Multivariate multimodal analysis of data from a large study of neurodevelopmental genomics consisting of a sample of 1445 genotyped and imaged adolescents and young adults, investigating how aberrations in brain development contribute to the development of cognitive variability and psychopathology. 2.Neurophysiological assessment (functional MRI, electroencephalography, pupillometry) of aversive learning and reversal in young adults with psychosis or at risk for psychosis, to elucidate the neural substrates underlying negative symptomatology. 3.Behavioral and functional MRI assessment applying neuroeconomic approaches to understand clinical reward deficits (anhedonia, amotivation) in schizophrenia and mood disorders. 4. Integration of clinical, neurobehavioral and brain imaging measures in individuals with the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome focusing on identification of individuals at clinical risk for psychosis and longitudinal studies. 5.Behavioral, structural MRI, electrophysiology and spectroscopic imaging assessments of the olfactory system to identify neurodevelopmental biomarkers that are predictors of adolescent transition to psychosis. The successful candidate will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, programmers, and support staff addressing a variety of neuroscience questions using behavior, multimodal brain imaging, electrophysiology, and genetics. Eligibility for a postdoctoral appointment on this NIH Training Grant requires an advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (neuroscience, psychology, engineering, statistics). The candidate must have prior experience with neuroimaging data analysis, and have an established record of productivity. Prior experience with programming in bash, matlab, R/SAS or similar data mining tool is desirable. An applicant must certify that he/she has received his/her degree before the appointment is processed and must be a U.S. citizen, non‐citizen national of the U.S., or a lawful permanent resident. Applicants who are considered an underrepresented minority, individuals with disabilities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information on the NIH policies regarding Recruitment and Retention Plan to Enhance Diversity please click the following link: http://grants.nih.gov/training/faq_diversity.htm#A1 For inquiries, please contact: Mr. Stace Moore Academic and Clinical Coordinator Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 1034 Gates Pavilion, HUP 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Voice: (215)662-7119 <tel:%28215%29662-7119> Fax: (215)662-7903 <tel:%28215%29662-7903> stacem(a)upenn.edu <mailto:stacem@upenn.edu> https://www.med.upenn.edu/bbl/training.shtml

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