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Fwd: Post-doc position, University of Nottingham, UK
by Gary Green 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

*Research Fellow (Fixed-term) * * * *School of Psychology* *University of Nottingham, UK* £27,854 - £36,298 per annum, depending on skills & experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance Applications are invited for a Leverhulme Trust funded postdoctoral fellowship on a project investigating cortical responses to sensory stimuli with high-resolution fMRI at ultra high field (7T). The project will seek to develop a novel behavioural method to map perceptual distortions in human observers who have had abnormal visual experience during development. The focus of this post will be to compare our behavioural approach to objective measures of cortical magnification mapping using ultra-high field functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). This project will involve a range of investigative techniques including magnetic resonance imaging at 7T and 3T, psychophysical (behavioural) testing, and computational modelling. Experiments will be conducted in collaboration with colleagues at the Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre. This post represents a unique training opportunity for an individual with an interest in high-field magnetic resonance imaging, visual development, and sensory science. The School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham has a thriving Visual Neuroscience Group, with 10 Faculty members and a large cohort of postdoctoral fellows and PhD students. The group has a diverse range of interests in human vision, sensation, learning, and decision making, is supported by excellent laboratory and research facilities, and is firmly committed to the development of early stage career researchers. The Sir Peter Mansfield Centre for Magnetic Resonance is home to a world-leading team of physicists, with an active research program in magnetic resonance imaging/spectroscopy and the site of the first whole-body human 7T magnetic resonance scanner in the UK. Candidates should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as neuroscience, psychology, physiology, physics, computer science or a related discipline. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a general interest in sensory perception, vision, attention and/or decision making. Candidates should have excellent quantitative skills, including a good background in computing (preferably Matlab or C/C++), as well as mathematical and technical skills. Experience with neuroimaging, in particular acquisition and analysis of functional MRI data, is a requirement. This is a full time post and the person appointed will be expected to start no later than 1st October 2013. This post will be fixed-term until the 31st July 2015. *Informal enquiries *may be addressed to Prof. Paul McGraw, Email: *Paul.McGraw(a)Nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:Paul.McGraw@Nottingham.ac.uk>* or Dr Denis Schluppeck Email: *denis.schluppeck(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:denis.schluppeck@nottingham.ac.uk>*. Further details about the School of Psychology and the Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre are available at: http://www.nottignham.ac.uk/psychology and http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/magres. http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/SCI1307. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 951 5206. Please quote ref. SCI1307. Closing date: 28 August 2013. -- denis schluppeck university of nottingham tel:+44 [0] 115 84 x68580 mailto:denis.schluppeck@nottingham.ac.uk This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.

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Fwd: Fwd: Postdoc position, IRTG Schizophrenia and Autism, RWTH Aachen University
by Gary Green 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

*International Research Training Group* *“Brain-behavior relationship of emotion and social cognition in schizophrenia and autism” Full-time post-doctoral position available* The International Research Training Group “Brain-behavior relationship of emotion and social cognition in schizophrenia and autism” (IRTG 1328) invites applications for a full-time post-doctoral position starting December 1^st , 2013. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (at the time of the appointment) in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline (medicine, biology, physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science). Applicants should have relevant research experience in one or more of the above mentioned research areas and methods, are expected to develop and conduct their own research within the thematic focus of the program, and be willing to assist the IRTG faculty members in organizing and conducting the training aspects of the program. Applicants must have a good working knowledge of spoken and written English. Knowledge of German is not required but advantageous. Commensuration is according to German federal regulations (TV-L 13, min. €38,300 p.a.). Names and email addresses of two academic referees willing to support the candidate’s application are very welcome. The appointment is limited to March 31^st , 2015 due to DFG regulations, but applicants with longer-term plans are encouraged to apply, and are strongly supported in seeking follow-up funds. The IRTG Schizophrenia and Autism is funded by the German Research Council (DFG, IRTG 1328), and provides an international research and training program for doctoral students in a network comprising of the neuroscience research at RWTH Aachen University and the Research Center Juelich, with an intense collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania. Research in this group is focused on the neural mechanisms involved in emotion processing and social cognition in schizophrenia, autism and other, related neuropsychiatric disorders. Individual research topics range from basic biological models, to methods development and systems neuroscience research using various brain imaging techniques such as structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI, fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET), whole-head magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroencepaholography (EEG), receptor distribution and micro-structural architectonic brain mapping. More details about the program can be found at www.irtg-schizophrenia-autism.de <http://www.irtg-schizophrenia-autism.de/>. Please send applications including CV, cover letter and a 1-page letter of motivation to irtg-schizophrenia-autism(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:irtg-schizophrenia-autism@ukaachen.de>. Applications will be considered until the position has been filled. Speakers of the program are: Prof. Dr. Dr. Frank Schneider, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, School of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University and Prof. Ruben C. Gur, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Informal enquiries may be made to the coordinator of the program: Prof. Dr. Ute Habel Phone +49 241 80 80368 <tel:%2B49%20241%2080%2080368> Email: irtg-schizophrenia-autism(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:irtg-schizophrenia-autism@ukaachen.de>

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Data Protection
by Gary Green 08 Aug '13

08 Aug '13

The University has circulated the following advice about the use of drop-boxes. ------------------ We're aware that members of the University use Dropbox to transfer large files, or to make files available for use in any location. Although this is a popular and useful service, we would advise caution for the following reasons: * As the University does not have a contract with Dropbox, using Dropbox to hold or transfer any personal information (eg student marks, staff details, sensitive research data etc) is a breach of the Data Protection Act and opens the University up to a fine of up to £500,000 * If someone is ill and access is needed to data held on their personal Dropbox account, IT Services will not be able to facilitate this (we are able, under certain defined circumstances, to give controlled access to filestore and University Google Apps accounts). -- We would also like to remind users that one cannot transfer data to other sites without permission from the Ethics Committee. This may in turn require specific permission from each participant. So please take care when considering sharing data. Gary --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre 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.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Claire Fox tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 08 Aug '13

08 Aug '13

Dear Users This afternoon (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be two internal project proposal presentations: 1) Gary Lewis "Neuroanatomical correlates of social attitudes and personality" 2) Beth Jefferies and Glyn Hallam "Rehabilitation of comprehension deficits after stroke" Abstract "Direct current stimulation (tDCS) shows great promise as a method of stroke rehabilitation yet most research to date has focused on the motor domain. This project examines the remediation of multimodal comprehension impairments in aphasia using tDCS and cognitive training, building on our recent findings that such patients retain their conceptual knowledge but have difficulty shaping semantic retrieval according to the current goals or context. This motivates the use of training tasks designed to increase the flexibility of semantic processing, combined with tDCS to encourage reorganisation of brain function. There are two phases to the project: (i) We will explore the impact of a single session of anodal or sham tDCS on a semantic classification task (deciding which words could belong with a thematic category, such as 'picnic'). We will adjust the speed of presentation for each individual such that accuracy is around 70%, providing good sensitivity to any effects of stimulation. Before taking part, participants will have an fMRI session to acquire a full structural scan, DTI data and fMRI of a sentence listening paradigm using ISSS. This will allow us to place the electrode over structurally intact and (potentially) functioning brain tissue. In subsequent investigations, we could explore the effect of single-shot tDCS on the data fMRI (by comparing activity following sham and anodal stimulation outside the scanner) and/or compare different electrode sites (i.e., targeting perilesional tissue in left prefrontal cortex vs. functionally-connected regions in pMTG). (ii) We then plan a larger scale tDCS study using a cross-over design to compare the effect of (i) training with anodal stimulation and (ii) training with sham. We will use a double-baseline method to ensure participants show stable performance before each intervention. The order of the interventions will be counterbalanced, and comparison between the stable baseline and sham+training will allow us to evaluate the effect of cognitive training alone, in the absence of tDCS. This project will establish: (1) the locations and protocols for tDCS that are most effective for improving comprehension, (2) whether the positive effects of tDCS can be bolstered by concurrent cognitive training, (3) if the benefits of tDCS plus training on one task will generalise to other control-demanding tasks, (4) the duration of tDCS effects via a six-month follow-up study, and (5) the relationship between lesion location and semantic/executive control impairment, via analyses of behavioural and MRI data in a large cohort of stroke survivors. These studies will develop and evaluate an alternative therapeutic approach to comprehension deficits, with the potential to benefit many stroke survivors." Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. 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: Post-doc position: the twin connectome in Autism
by Gary Green 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

One post-doc position is available in our group, the deadline is 30-08-2013. Please find the details below: *** Department Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Karolinska Institutet (KIND)(www.ki.se/kind) KIND is a competence center for research, development and education within the area of developmental psychopathology. The center is established in collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm County Council, and aims at improving clinical practice, generating basic research, and spreading new knowledge to stakeholders. The Roots of Autism Twin Study Sweden (RATSS) is a frontline research project within KIND, focusing on monozygotic twins being discordant for autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders, e.g. ADHD. For the first time ever, twins are examined on multiple levels, among them functional and structural neuroimaging using MRI. Scanning is performed in the Karolinska Institutet MR Research Center, using a 3 Tesla MR scanner (GE MR750), and more than 45 pairs have now been examined. *** Duties As a post-doc, you will be mainly responsible for the acquisition and analyses of the multimodal neuroimaging data. This includes DTI, resting-state fMRI and structural T1, to be combined according to a brain connectome approach. This work will be done in close collaboration with the department of Clinical Neuroscience. The position also includes several other responsibilities, e.g. coordination of the neuroimaging works at KIND, involvement in international collaborations, administrative tasks, grant application and article writing. All the details about this position can be found here: https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:24397/where:4/ Applications should be submitted here: https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/what:login/jobID:24397/where:4/ Please note that we DO NOT ACCEPT applications being submitted by email. To be considered, your application must be submitted through the application system. Best Regards, Katell MEVEL for KIND _______________________________________ Katell Mevel | PhD Karolinska Institutet Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (KIND) Gävlegatan 22B | 113 30 Stockholm +46 (0)8 514 52706 | +46 (0)721 980 350 katell.mevel(a)ki.se | ki.se/kind ______________________________________ Karolinska Institutet – a medical university

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Fwd: Wellcome Trust PhD student and University Fellowship positions at Newcastle
by Gary Green 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

Dear all, due to last minute cancellation, we have one open PhD student position starting this fall in our 4-year Wellcome PhD programme in Systems Neuroscience. Any students interested in neuroimaging such as MRI in humans, non-human primates, or rodents are welcome to apply. For further information, see http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGZ287/wellcome-trust-four-year-phd-studentship/ The deadline is 11 August. In addition, a new round of university fellowships will open on September 5h (see attached flyer). Candidates who secure external funding during their fellowship can be offered permanent positions at Newcastle University afterwards. Neuroimaging is a strategic area of the Institute of Neuroscience and the Medical School with a University Research Centre currently being established. Best, Marcus -- Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. Associate Professor (Reader) in Neuroinformatics School of Computing Science Newcastle University Claremont Tower Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK Lab website: http://www.biological-networks.org/ Neuroinformatics@Newcastle: http://research.ncl.ac.uk/neuroinformatics/

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Fwd: PhD Studentship in Developmental Psychopathology and Brain Imaging
by Gary Green 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

Dear colleagues We are currently advertising a 3 year PhD studentship to carry out a PhD in Developmental Psychopathology and Brain Imaging at the University of Birmingham. The role would involve collecting and analysing functional and structural MRI data from typically-developing adolescents and adolescents with severe antisocial behaviour, as part of a FP7 Health project investigating sex differences in antisocial behaviour. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with skills in fMRI and functional connectivity analysis, and experience working with developmental populations. For further details about the project, the role, and the application process, please see below: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGZ740/phd-studentship-in-developmental-psychopat… We will also shortly advertise on www.jobs.ac.uk a 3 year Post-doc to work on the same project. Thanks for your attention, Stephane

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Assistant Position in the FMRIB Centre
by Gary Green 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

> > The FMRIB Centre seeks to recruit a postdoctoral research assistant to join a growing stroke and neurodegeneration imaging community. The postholder will contribute to the acquisition and analysis of MRI data collected from two clinical cohorts; the Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre (Dr Clare Mackay, OPDC) and the Stroke Prevention Research Unit (Dr Giovanna Zamboni, SPRU). The responsibilities for the position include setting up the imaging protocol, organising and analysing the MRI data, as well as establishing and maintaining pre-processing pipelines, in collaboration with Professor Stephen Smith and Dr Mark Jenkinson of the FMRIB Analysis group. > > The post would suit someone with a technical background and an interest in neuroscience, or a neuroscientist with strong technical skills. > > Further details can be found at: > https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… >

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Fwd: 2 PhD Neuroimaging Positions, MPI Leipzig: The Brain‘s Role in Obesity
by Gary Green 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the IFB Adiposity Diseases, University Clinic Leipzig, are offering 2 PhD studentships in the newly founded Junior Research Group “Decision-making in obesity: neurobiology, behaviour, and plasticity” headed by Dr Annette Horstmann. The group investigates decision-making and feedback-related processes in the context of obesity, combining behavioural assessment with structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and genetics. The successful applicants will be involved in the application of neuroimaging methods using structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) combined with genetic and behavioural data to understand the brain‘s role in the development and maintenance of obesity. The research group is part of the IFB Adiposity Diseases, a multi-disciplinary research centre based at the University of Leipzig. The PhD positions will be based at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in the beautiful city of Leipzig. Both Leipzig‘s long tradition in conducting psychological and neuroscientific research and the ultra-modern equipment at the Institute (e.g. one 7T and several 3T MR scanners) provide an environment that offers new perspectives in neuropsychological research. Applicants will hold a master degree in one of the following disciplines: biology, neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, or computational science. Prior experience in the field of neuroimaging and/or programming skills are of advantage. Sound knowledge of statistics as well as good IT skills are essential. A good command of written and spoken English is requested of all applicants. Please send applications as a single pdf-file to horstmann(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:horstmann@cbs.mpg.de>. Complete applications include cover letter, CV, letter(s) of recommendation, and copies of university degree and additional certificates. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Annette Horstmann (horstmann(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:horstmann@cbs.mpg.de>) (+49 (0) 341 99 40 22 58). Deadline for application: until position is filled The salary is based on the E 13 TV-L salary scale (1/2). In order to increase the proportion of female staff members, applications from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Disabled applicants are preferred if qualification is equal. Please visit our homepages http://www.cbs.mpg.de <http://www.cbs.mpg.de/> and http://www.ifb-adipositas.de <http://www.ifb-adipositas.de/>. Sincerely, Dr Annette Horstmann

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Fwd: Research Assistant/Lab Manager job available
by Gary Green 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

Position available: Research Associate A position is available for a Research Associate in the laboratory of Dr. Paula Croxson in the Department of Neuroscience and the Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. The laboratory works on the cognitive neuroscience of memory using a combination of animal models and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Interested candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, Psychology or a related discipline. Must also have excellent verbal and written English. Research experience is preferable, and experience with behavioral testing of laboratory animals is desirable. Candidates with programming experience (particularly Matlab) or experience with MRI analysis packages (FSL, SPM, Freesurfer, AFNI) will also be considered. Approximate start date is on or near 1 September 2013. To apply send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees to paula.croxson(a)mssm.edu. Applicants are also encouraged to send any enquiries about the role to the same address.

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