*Connectivity endophenotypes of brain disease*
*The lab:*The Brain Network Modelling Group is dedicated to the
multi-modal analysis of cognitive and affective networks as well as
their disturbances by neurological and psychiatric disorders. To this
end, we employ functional and structural MRI (with research dedicated
3T, 4T and 9.4T scanners available), meta-analyses of neuroimaging
results, database-driven modeling as well as analyses of structural
(diffusion-weighted imaging), functional (resting-state analysis) and
effective (Dynamic Causal Modeling) connectivity analyses.
*Project: Developing and applying multi-variate analyses for clinical
application*
- Neuro-psychiatric disorders are characterized by multiple, often
interacting disturbances in brains structure, function and connectivity.
How may these be best used to classify patients from controls? Do they
relate to clinical phenotypes? Can distinct sub-populations of patients
be identified from neuroimaging?
- The key aim of this work is to employ cutting-edge methods
(cluster-analyses, machine-learning, multi-variate regression) for the
analysis of volumetric data, resting-state functional connectivity and
diffusion weighted imaging in order to identify and evaluate
neurobiological endophenotypes that may answer the above questions.
- Comprehensive neuroimaging and clinical/phenotypical data has already
been collected for large cohorts of patients with depression,
schizophrenia and PD in a multi-center setting, with new acquisitions
currently being performed. These resources allow the project to focus on
data analysis and modeling. Developing a personal focus on one of these
disorders is strongly supported.
*Qualifications: *
- PhD in a field related to neuroimaging withsolid publication record
- Proficiency in programming (MATLAB, Python) /and/or/
- Experience in resting-state or DWI analysis
*Administrative: *Funding is secured for an initial period of 3 years.
Payment will correspond to salary grade 13 of the German Collective
Bargaining Agreement for the Civil Services (TVöD).
*To apply:*Send a CV, motivation letter and contact details of two
academic referees to S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de
<mailto:S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de>and/or meet me at the OHBM conference!
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Simon B. Eickhoff
Cognitive Neuroscience Group
Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology
Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf
Telefon: +49 211 81 13018
Fax: +49 211 81 13015
eMail: Simon.Eickhoff(a)uni-duesseldorf.de
<mailto:Simon.Eickhoff@uni-duesseldorf.de>
and
Brain Network Modelling Group
Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1)
Research Center Jülich
Telefon: +49 2461 61 8609
Fax: +49 2461 61 2820
eMail: S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de <mailto:S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de>
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Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH
52425 Juelich
Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich
Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498
Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher
Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender),
Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt,
Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt
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A Position is open for a Laboratory Manager at the Magnetic Resonance
Imaging Center at the Department of Radiology in Temple University
located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Candidates with a Master’s degree
in a field related to Neuroimaging/Bioengineering/Electrical
Engineering, or bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in MR imaging
are encouraged to apply for this position. Significant knowledge in
neuroimaging particularly in BOLD/diffusion imaging is required. Strong
programming experience in Matlab, C/C++ or similar platforms, SPM, FSL,
Brain Voyager will be a plus. Good communication skills, documentation
and managerial skills are required.
**
*Interested candidates please contact:*
Feroze B. Mohamed, Ph.D. (*feroze(a)temple.edu* <mailto:feroze@temple.edu>)
FYI - MEG involved
**
A 3 year PhD studentship in auditory cognitive neuroscienceis available
as part of a research collaboration between the UCL Ear Institute
(London, UK) and NTT Communication Science Labs (Nippon Telegraph and
Telephone corporation, Atsugi, Japan). The student will be based at the
UCL Ear Institute and supervised by Dr. Maria Chait. They will also be
working with Prof. Makio Kashino and Dr. Shigeto Furukawa (NTT). The
project will use psychophysics, eye tracking, autonomic response
measures and MEG functional brain imaging to investigate which features
of sound are perceptually salient. Namely, those sounds that
automatically capture attention in a busy scene, even when listeners’
initial perceptual focus is elsewhere.
The UCL Ear Institute provides state-of-the-art research facilities
across a wide range of disciplines and is one of the foremost centres
for hearing, speech and language-related research within Europe.
**
*Key Requirements*
The PhD start date would be September 2013. Applicants should have a
UK/EU nationality and a 1^St class, or upper 2^nd degree in a relevant
discipline (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience, Engineering). The PhD work
would require good programming skills (e.g. in Matlab). Previous
experience with auditory research, functional brain imaging, signal
processing and/or acoustics is desirable.
*For an informal discussion, or to submit an application please contact
Dr. Maria Chait (**m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk* <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>*).
Applicants should submit a supporting statement, a CV, and the details
of two academic referees. **The closing date for receipt of applications
is July 15th, 2013.**The studentship includes fees and a yearly stipend
(about £16000; tax free). ***
Maria Chait PhD
m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>
Senior Lecturer
UCL Ear Institute
332 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8EE
Dear All,
I would be very grateful it you would consider a placement on your YNiC
Project for a psychology student looking for an intern placement this
summer as we have had numerous requests.
Having spoken to the legal department I can confirm, an intern can be
offered a non-paid placement for up to 8 weeks, volunteering to assist
on research projects and obtain some valuable experience.
This can be an excellent opportunity for outreach activity and these
students, whilst gaining valuable skills, can be of use to your research
laboratory by assisting existing students.
If you would like their contact details or any further information
please don't hesitate to get in touch with me,
Thank you and best wishes,
Claire
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Claire Fox
PA to Professor Gary Green
The York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
Science Park
York
YO10 5NY
Tel: 01904 435329
Fax: 01904 435356
Email: Claire.fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/
E-mail disclaimer:
http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD Student to work at the Department of Systems Neuroscience, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (Direktor: Prof. Christian Büchel).
The goal of the project (PI: Dr. Nico Bunzeck, research group: Neurocognition of Learning and Memory) is to investigate the role of noise in different forms of learning with a focus on dopaminergic neuromodulation in healthy human subjects. Methodologically, the research projects will primarily involve fMRI and M/EEG possibly in combination with psychopharmacology.
The position is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and is available for 3 years. Salary will be according to German Public service regulations (E13-65%). Ideal candidates should have a BSc/MSc (or equivalent) in psychology, biology, neuroscience or a related field. Basic computer programming skills (preferably Matlab), familiarity with fMRI, M/EEG and/or the neuroscience of learning and memory is helpful.
The Department of Systems Neuroscience provides an excellent multi-disciplinary and interactive neuroimaging environment with its own physics, psychology and clinical neuroscience groups as well as a research dedicated 3T MR scanner, EEG-laboratory and whole head MEG system.
Expected starting date is October 2013 and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a CV, names of two references, and a brief statement of research interests by e-mail to Dr. Nico Bunzeck at n.bunzeck(a)uke.de
For questions or informal enquiries about both position, please contact me via email: n.bunzeck(a)uke.de
Two postdoctoral fellows are sought to work with a multidisciplinary
team of researchers, to conduct and analyze intracranial
multimicroelectrode recordings in humans. The recording systems are
either 'Utah arrays' with 96 separate microelectrodes recording units
and local field potentials in a grid at 400u centers, or laminar arrays
sampling LFP at 150u spacing to derive current source density and
multiunit activityfrom layer 1 through layer 6. Both electrodes are
combined with distributed subdural strips and/or depth electrodes,
placed in epileptic patients for localization of seizure onset. Areas of
primary interest are sleep rhythms, memory consolidation, multisensory
processing and language, but a broad range of cognitive, sensory and
motor phenomena are explored. One position is at the University of
California, San Diego and is more concerned with multivariate
statistical analysis of several datasets; the other position is at New
York University and is more concerned with overseeing the actual
recordings and analysis.
For inquiries and applications, please contact:
Eric Halgren, Ph.D. ehalgren(a)ucsd.edu <mailto:ehalgren@ucsd.edu> and
Thomas Thesen, Ph.D. thomas.thesen(a)med.nyu.edu
<mailto:thomas.thesen@med.nyu.edu>
The Rutgers University Department of Psychology in Newark, New Jersey, has an opening for a computer System Administrator. The position involves providing general IT support for the department, including several functional neuroimaging labs. To see the official description and apply, follow this link:
http://uhrapps.rutgers.edu/jobs/JobDetail.aspx?pst_num=13-001608
Rutgers is the state university of New Jersey, and its Newark campus is in the state’s largest city. Newark is undergoing a renaissance of its own and is only minutes from Manhattan by train.
This is just to let you know that the front doors to YNiC, between us
and CHyM, have to be replaced and this will happen on Monday morning,
the 24th of June.
Sorry, but MEG will be unavailable as we predict that the noise level
will be too high for any meaningful observations
I apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Gary Green
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5NY
http://www.ynic.york.ac.ukhttps://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
tel. Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329
Claire,Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004
