A postdoctoral position on PET/MRI data analysis is available in IDEA
lab (https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC.
The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical
or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis
on sparse learning, super-resolution, and data fusion. Experience on
image feature learning, selection, integration and prediction is highly
desirable. People with machine learning background on sparse
representation and regression are particularly encouraged to apply.
Strong knowledge on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++,
scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the
development and validation of image processing methods for integrating
PET and MRI for data enhancement and resolution improvement.
The successful candidates will be part of a diverse group including
radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer
scientists, and will build upon the group's previous work on medical
image analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen
(dgshen(a)med.unc.edu <mailto:dgshen@med.unc.edu>).
Applications are invited for a Ph.D. student position at the Center for Behavioral Brain Sciences (CBBS) and Otto-von-Guericke-University of Magdeburg, Germany.
Research in the lab is centred on the neural mechanisms of adaptive, goal-directed behaviour with a particular focus on reward-guided learning and decision making. We will use various neuroimaging methods (fMRI, MEG, EEG, TMS) in combination with pharmacological challenges and computational modelling approaches.
A candidate is sought that is highly motivated, reliable and able to work independently. The successful applicant will have an MSc or equivalent degree (or be currently working towards one) in neuroscience or a related field (biology, psychology, physics, computer science, engineering). Experience in acquisition and analysis of MEG or EEG data (in particular time frequency analyses) and good knowledge of MATLAB, as well as good communication skills (written and orally) are essential. Additional skills in fMRI would be desirable. Applicants should have an interest in formal models of neural activity and behaviour.
Application deadline is 10th May 2013, but applications will be considered until the position is filled.
For more details on the position and application procedure, please follow this link:
http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/unimagdeburg_media/Stellenausschreibungen/2013/…
Seeking postdoctoral fellow or assistant professor to play lead role in
funded high-impact study to identify the neuro-circuitry underlying
differential abilities in pattern-recognition in humans. This study
investigates why some people are optimal pattern detectors (good at
detecting signal within chaotic environments), while others are
suboptimal, either because they don't see patterns that do exist, or
because they do see patterns that don't exist. This work has widespread
applications, from understanding what makes for a good intelligence
officer or emergency room physician, to gaining insight into the process
by which individuals become susceptible to delusions or conspiracy
theories.
The study will move beyond conventional statistical (GLM) methods,
toward control systems engineering models that combine clinical (human)
neuroimaging (fMRI, MEG, EEG, NIRS) and computational modeling.
Therefore, candidates should have strong quantitative skills.
Study will be conducted at Stony Brook University Department of
Biomedical Engineering (Stony Brook NY) and/or the Harvard University
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging (Charlestown, MA). Hire at either
the Postdoctoral, Senior Postdoctoral, or Assistant Professor level;
title and salary commensurate with experience. Minimum two-year
contract, with start date July 1, 2013.
Candidates should have a strong background in fMRI, cognitive
neuroscience, control systems, and programming (MatLab or python).
In order to be considered, candidates should have a doctorate and a
demonstrated record of productivity, the latter of which includes
high-quality first-author neuroimaging publications in peer-reviewed
journals.
Please send letter explaining why you are interested in the position, cv
and contact information for three references, to: Dr. LR Mujica-Parodi
(lilianne.strey(a)stonybrook.edu <mailto:lilianne.strey@stonybrook.edu>)
Information about the laboratory can be obtained from our website:
www.lcneuro.org <http://www.lcneuro.org/>
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The team of “brain development imaging” (Gif-sur-Yvette, France) offers
a 2-year post-doctoral position from September 2013, on the study of
cortical and white matter maturation in infants using complementary
multi-modal imaging methods. The team research is focused on the
cerebral bases of cognitive functions in healthy babies and on the
relationships between functional development and the anatomical
maturation of cerebral networks with emphasis on language and vision.
The team has performed pioneer works on language perception with
functional MRI (Dehaene-Lambertz et al, Science 2002), on correlations
between white matter development and its functional efficiency
(respectively assessed by diffusion tensor imaging DTI and event-related
potentials; Dubois et al, J. Neuroscience 2008), and on cortical
maturation (Leroy el al, J. Neuroscience 2011).
The post-doctoral candidate will integrate this research topic,
combining anatomical MRI, DTI, mappings of T1 and T2 relaxation times
and EEG in healthy infants to assess the structural and functional
organization of the developing brain. Applicants should possess solid
technical background in imaging techniques (MRI, EEG, MEG) and in
post-processing tools or in signal processing and computational science.
Knowledge (or at least a strong interest) in human cognition and brain
development would be appreciated. Applications should be sent to Jessica
Dubois (_jessica.dubois(a)cea.fr <mailto:jessica.dubois@cea.fr>_) and
Ghislaine Dehaene-Lambertz (_ghislaine.dehaene(a)cea.fr
<mailto:ghislaine.dehaene@cea.fr>_).
The Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit (INSERM-CEA U992) is implemented in the
NeuroSpin centre, localized in the suburb of Paris. This centre gathers
varied research laboratories on cognitive neuroscience, biophysics,
imaging and post-processing methodologies, etc. The platform is
organized around non-invasive techniques which are particularly suitable
for imaging infants and children (3T MRI, “mock MRI scanner”, EEG and
MEG installations).
Lab website: _www.unicog.org <http://www.unicog.org/>_ tab “Kid’s lab”
NeuroSpin website:
_http://www-dsv.cea.fr/en/institutes/institute-of-biomedical-imaging-i2bm/departments/neurospin-neurospin_
/This is an announcement for 1 of 2 postdoctoral fellows at the
University of Warwick in Neuroimaging Meta-Analysis. A second posting
will be announced shortly./
https://secure.admin.warwick.ac.uk/webjobs/jobs/research/job10265.html
*Research Fellow*
*Department Of Statistics*
*Fixed Term Contract for Three Years*
Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position with Dr. Thomas
Nichols in the Department of Statistics. You will be part of Dr.
Nichols' newly awarded Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship in
Basic Biomedical Science, a project titled "Transforming Statistical
Methodology for Neuroimaging Meta-Analysis".
The use of meta-analysis in functional brain imaging is rapidly growing
as the discipline has matured and a large and diverse literature has
become available. The methodological challenges in this area are
immense, as only a tiny fraction of the full image data is reported in
published papers and what is reported is subject to a variety of
selection biases. You will develop spatial models for neuroimaging
meta-analysis data, to deliver fully spatial and reverse inferences
through an accurate generative statistical model. These models will be
extended to detect and accommodate inter-study variability, producing a
"neuroimaging meta-regression" framework. They will also work on
procedures for estimating and correcting publication and thresholding
biases, defining measures that allow unbiased estimates of neuroimaging
effect sizes to be obtained from published studies.
You will have a PhD or equivalent and a strong statistical background,
ideally in developing neuroimaging analysis methods for FMRI and other
modalities, high-dimensional modelling experience will be advantageous.
Relevant experience in other areas of Engineering/Applied Mathematics,
Statistics, Computer Science and Physics would be considered. You will
be able to demonstrate excellence in published work in relevant fields
and will have the ability to develop and deliver high-quality research
and to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
This post will be supervised by Dr. Nichols and will be expected to work
with the various faculty, staff and students involved in Neuroimaging
Statistics at the Department of Statistics and at the Institute for
Digital Healthcare in the Warwick Manufacturing Group, as well as
international collaborators including Dr. Timothy Johnson at the
University of Michigan and Dr. Tor Wager at the University of Colorado.
The project will last up to 5 years; this post will in the first
instance be offered for the first 3 years of the project, and could
potentially be renewed. Information on the Department's research
activities can be found here:
http://www.warwick.ac.uk/statistics/staff/academic-research.
Informal enquires can be addressed to Dr. Nichols
(t.e.nichols(a)warwick.ac.uk <mailto:t.e.nichols@warwick.ac.uk>). General
information on the Department can also be obtained from the following
webpage: http://warwick.ac.uk/stats.
Please would all applicants ensure that their referees send a letter of
reference by email to Paula.Matthews(a)warwick.ac.uk
<mailto:Paula.Matthews@warwick.ac.uk> (Department Administrator) by the
closing date.
Please note that this is a full-time post however part-time hours would
be considered.
[[See this link for more information:
https://secure.admin.warwick.ac.uk/webjobs/jobs/research/job10265.html ]]
The link will take you to register/login to our applicant tracking
system before you can complete the application form. You will be given
the chance to upload a CV and up to one supporting document during the
application process. You can save a partially completed form without
submitting it as long as you return to complete it before the closing
date. Minicom users can call 024 7615 0554 if they require any further help.
Please quote job vacancy reference number 72896-043.
The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the
end of Wednesday 22 May 2013.
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Thomas Nichols, PhD
Principal Research Fellow, Head of Neuroimaging Statistics
Department of Statistics & Warwick Manufacturing Group
University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
Web: http://go.warwick.ac.uk/tenichols
Email: t.e.nichols(a)warwick.ac.uk <mailto:t.e.nichols@warwick.ac.uk>
Phone, Stats: +44 24761 51086, WMG: +44 24761 50752
Fax: +44 24 7652 4532
The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the
University of Iowa seeks candidates for a tenure track position to
oversee a basic and applied neuroscience research program. Qualified
candidates should have a PhD degree with emphasis in neuroplasticity,
movement control, and/or brain mapping/imaging. Competitive applicants
are expected to have a translational research program that bridges
neuroplasticity and rehabilitation, outstanding evidence supporting a
successful career as a scientist, strong record of publications and/or
training grants, and excellent post-doctoral training experience or
equivalent.
The Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Department encompass an
academic unit in the Carver College of Medicine. A nationally recognized
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is awarded within this unit. A
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Rehabilitation Science attracts
students from exercise physiology, engineering, physical therapy,
psychology, and the related basic biosciences. Faculty members have
independent research programs and collaborate with several departments
within the College of Medicine or across Colleges (Nursing, Engineering,
VA, and Liberal Arts and Sciences). Current research labs include a gait
laboratory, a neuromuscular control spinal cord injury research
laboratory, motor control/neuromuscular/Biomechanics laboratories,
exercise physiology laboratories, sports medicine laboratories,
neuromuscular biomechanics laboratory, and a basic “wet lab”
neurobiology of pain research laboratory. Core research facilities in
the College of Medicine are readily accessible with “state of the art”
imaging and molecular core facilities. The Carver College of Medicine is
a part of the UI healthcare complex, which is nationally ranked as one
of “America’s Best Hospitals.”
Interested applicants can apply online at
https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/62505 and/or email their CV to
Jaclyn Searls at jackie-searls(a)uiowa.edu <mailto:jackie-searls@uiowa.edu>.
Dear Users
This afternoon (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Ben
Alderson-Day from the Lime Trees Research Team and Durham University.
The title of the talk is "Scared faces and scaring participants:
Clinical MEG research with YNiC".
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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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
Dear Users
This Thursday (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Ben
Alderson-Day from the Lime Trees Research Team and Durham University.
The title of the talk is "Scared faces and scaring participants:
Clinical MEG research with YNiC".
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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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
*UCL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY*
*/Queen Square/*
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*Research Associate (Post-doc)*
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**Applications are invited for a Research Associate (post-doc) post
based in the Sobell Department for Motor Neuroscience and Movement
Disorders, UCL Institute of Neurology. The post is funded by a European
Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant awarded to Dr Sven Bestmann.
The successful candidate will join a research group investigating how
decision making influences and interacts with the human motor system,
using a variety of behavioural, electrophysiological (TMS, tDCS, EMG),
and neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG). Our five labs are equipped with
the latest technology for behavioural testing, neurostimulation, and
neuromodulation, and recordings of skilled actions. Our imaging
activities are located at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging.
The appointee will contribute to the ongoing cutting-edge programme of
research in human decision and action selection, and will participate in
research projects concerning the link between decision making and action
selection.
Applicants must have a PhD degree in Neuroscience or related area, and
expertise in functional neuroimaging data analysis, including the use of
methods to examine brain connectivity (e.g. Dynamic causal modelling,
DCM) _or _expertise in computational modelling of human behaviour.
Expertise in working with, and programming in, Matlab, is essential, as
is an excellent academic record with evidence of independent and
creative work, strong English writing and communication skills, good
mathematical skills and an interest in, and knowledge about, motor
system neuroscience.
The post is available from July 2013 and is funded for two years in the
first instance, with the option for a one year extension. Starting
salary on UCL Grade 7 in the range £32,375 - £39,132 pa including London
Allowance, superannuable.
You should apply for this position through UCL's online recruitment --
www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs> - where you can
download a job description and person specification using* ref: 1327530*
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please
contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, Institute of Neurology, 23
Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email: ion.hr.admin@ucl,ac,uk
<mailto:ion.hr.admin@ucl,ac,uk>).
Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Dr. Sven Bestmann
(http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/departments/sobell/Research/SBestmann).
*Closing date: 3 May 2013*
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/UCL Taking Action for Equality/
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Sven Bestmann, PhD
Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders
UCL Institute of Neurology
Box 146
33 Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/departments/sobell/Research/SBestmann
Phone (direct): +44 (0)203 448 8769
(internal): 88769
Fax: +44 (0)20 7278 9836
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