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Fwd: Doctoral (PhD) and Postdoctoral Position in Geneva, Switzerland
by Gary Green 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

FYI We invite applications for a Doctoral (PhD) and a Postdoctoral position at the Swiss Center for Affective Sciences (University of Geneva, Switzerland; www.affective-sciences.org/ <http://www.affective-sciences.org/> ) and the Neuroscience of Emotions and Affective Dynamics Lab (Head: Prof. Didier Grandjean). We are seeking for highly motivated and talented research candidates to work on a project on the neural basis of processing human affective vocalizations. The positions are funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNFS). For the Doctoral (PhD) position candidates should have a relevant degree in psychology, neuroscience or a related field. Furthermore, they should be familiar with fMRI and/or EEG and have a strong background in affective or auditory neuroscience. Programming skills (i.e. Matlab) are advantageous. The position is available for 3 years. For the Postdoctoral position candidates should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in psychology, biology, neuroscience or a related field. Furthermore, they should be familiar with fMRI (on 3T and/or 7T scanners) and have a strong background in auditory neuroscience. Candidates should have experience in brain image analysis (SPM, FSL and/or FreeSurfer), pattern recognition, and statistics. Excellent programming skills (Matlab, UNIX, etc.) are highly desirable. The position is initially available for 2 years with a possible extension for one year. The University of Geneva provides an excellent multidisciplinary and interactive neuroimaging environment with research dedicated brain imaging facilities (http://bbl.unige.ch/index.html) within the framework of the Geneva Neuroscience Center (http://neurocenter.unige.ch/). The positions are available immediately and applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Candidates should submit a CV, names and full contact details of two referees and a statement of research interests by e-mail to Dr. Sascha Frühholz (sascha.fruehholz(a)unige.ch <mailto:sascha.fruehholz@unige.ch>). Informal inquiries and questions should be addressed to sascha.fruehholz(a)unige.ch <mailto:sascha.fruehholz@unige.ch> or didier.grandjean(a)unige.ch <mailto:didier.grandjean@unige.ch>.

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Fwd: Fwd: Tenure Track Assistant Professor opening: Biomedical Image Computing and Informatics, UPenn
by Gary Green 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

forwarding FYI > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Assistant Professor - Section of Biomedical Image Analysis > The Department of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the > University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor > position in the tenure track. The successful applicant will have > experience in the field of biomedical image computing. > Responsibilities include setting up an active research and teaching > program around the aforementioned area, attract external funding, and > cultivate collaborations with other Departments at Penn. Applicants > must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree and have demonstrated excellent > qualifications in research and education. > > The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. degree in a > computationally-oriented field, such as Biomedical/Electrical > Engineering, Computer Science and related fields, or an M.D./Ph.D. > degree and is interested in a non-clinical tenure track appointment. > The general area of emphasis includes molecular image analysis and > integration of imaging and genetic/molecular markers for integrated > and personalized diagnostics. The successful candidate will have > demonstrated record of competence in both advanced image computing and > bioinformatics is a plus. Interest in translational research is highly > desirable. > > We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest > sense. > > The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative > action employer. > Interested applicants can apply online at > http://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty_ad/index.php?/a3228?&order_param=post… > <http://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty_ad/index.php?/a3228?&order_param=post…> > > and/or email their CV to > Christos Davatzikos, Ph.D. > Professor of Radiology, and Electrical and Systems Engineering, > Director, Center for Biomedical Image Computing and Analytics > http://www.cbica.upenn.edu > Director, Section of Biomedical Image Analysis > http://www.rad.upenn.edu/sbia > Joint Affiliations: Bioengineering and Applied Math graduate groups > University of Pennsylvania > 3600 Market street, Suite 380 > Tel.: 215-349-8587 > Email: christos(a)rad.upenn.edu <mailto:christos@rad.upenn.edu> > > The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for > the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If > the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent > responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are > hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that > any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is > strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, > please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.

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Fwd: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Functional and Structural Neuroimaging Analysis
by Gary Green 28 Mar '13

28 Mar '13

The Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory at McLean Hospital, a Teaching Affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has a post-doctoral fellowship position open immediately in functional and structural neuroimaging analysis. Our lab is currently funded to conduct several studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), voxel-based morphometry (VBM), and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in healthy normal volunteers and individuals with traumatic brain injury. We are seeking a candidate with an exceptional background in data analysis and signal processing to lead these analysis efforts. A Ph.D. in neuroimaging, neuroscience, and/or related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with strong backgrounds in computational methods used in neuroimaging (e.g., Matlab, UNIX, LINUX, C/C++, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, FSL) and experience writing/scripting Matlab code. Exceptional skills in experimental design, quantitative methods, statistical modeling, and the ability to carry out independent data entry and sophisticated statistical analyses using standard software packages (e.g., SPSS, BMDP, JMP, SAS) are particularly desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid mastery of written English and show evidence of peer-reviewed publications. The interested candidate should send a letter of interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: William D. “Scott” Killgore, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Harvard Medical School Neuroimaging Center McLean Hospital 115 Mill Street Belmont, MA 02478 Email: Killgore(a)mclean.harvard.edu McLean Hospital is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer

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Fwd: post-doc RA job
by Gary Green 28 Mar '13

28 Mar '13

The LIMO_EEG team (https://gforge.dcn.ed.ac.uk/gf/project/limo_eeg/) is looking for a post-doc RA. *Background*: In recent years, new ways to investigate EEG recordings have emerged. In particular, Event Related Spectral Perturbations (ERSP) and Inter-Trial phase Coherence (ITC) have become the standard to characterize the time-frequency decompositions of signals from electrodes or components (e.g. from independent component analysis). We have a position available for a post-doctoral researcher to assist in the development of new statistical methods for ERSP and ITC analyses of EEG data. The job will consist in implementing and validating multiple comparison correction techniques, and developing the LIMO_EEG toolbox. Recent relevant publications include: www.hindawi.com/journals/cin/2011/831409/ <http://www.hindawi.com/journals/cin/2011/831409/> http://www.frontiersin.org/Perception_Science/10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00107/full The candidate should have a PhD in a relevant discipline, knowledge and experience with statistical analyses and signal processing, advanced skills in Matlab programming, as well as good interpersonal communication and time management skills. The post holder will work in the Brain Research Imaging Centre (BRIC) at the University of Edinburgh, under the supervision of Dr Cyril Pernet and in close collaboration with Dr Rousselet (University of Glasgow) and Prof Delorme (EEGLAB - University Paul Sabatier and Swartz Centre). *Salary*: grade UE07, annual salary of £30,424 to £36,298. *Application: *https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/ using the vacancy reference 012125. -- running dead line (1^st dead line 14 April) -- Dr Cyril Pernet, Academic Fellow Brain Research Imaging Center http://www.bric.ed.ac.uk/ Division of Clinical Neurosciences University of Edinburgh Western General Hospital Crewe Road Edinburgh EH4 2XU Scotland, UK cyril.pernet(a)ed.ac.uk tel: +44(0)1315373661 http://www.sbirc.ed.ac.uk/LCL/ http://www.sbirc.ed.ac.uk/cyril

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Fwd: Post-doc position in brain imaging at Karolinska Institutet (Stockholm)
by Gary Green 28 Mar '13

28 Mar '13

Dear list, One post-doc position is available in our group, the deadline is 6th of May 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 research project within KIND, focusing on monozygotic twins being discordant for autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders, e.g. ADHD. 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). The project is running since the late Summer 2011 and more than 40 pairs have been included. *** 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.netrecruiter.se/what:job/jobID:18940/where:4/ Applications should be submitted here: https://ki.netrecruiter.se/en/what:login/jobID:18940/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: Post-doc position in clinical neuroscience at the Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
by Gary Green 28 Mar '13

28 Mar '13

*Post-doc position in clinical neuroscience available at the Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany* The research group “Translational Brainimaging in Psychiatry” (headed by Prof. Birgit Derntl) as part of the Jülich Aachen Research Alliance is searching for a post-doctoral neuroscientist. The position is open now, duration is 2 years, full-time and payment is according to North-Rhine Westphalian standards (TV-L 13). Potential candidates should have a background in (neuro)psychology, neuroscience or related research fields. Main research areas will be neuroimaging of social cognition (using either fMRI or EEG or both) in healthy participants and psychiatric patients (mainly schizophrenia and depression) as well as the implementation of localized EEG feedback in controls and patients. Requirements: • PhD in psychology, neuroscience or related area • Expertise applying fMRI and/or EEG + sound knowledge of analysis tools (e.g SPM) as well as matlab, etc • Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills as apparent in published papers and oral talks Please send your application (including CV, letter of motivation and copy of diplomas) to Prof. Dr. Birgit Derntl, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, School of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany, or email it to: bderntl(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:bderntl@ukaachen.de>

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Fwd: Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
by Gary Green 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Dear colleagues, Applications are invited for a post-doctoral fellow at the Hospital for Sick Children, affiliated with the University of Toronto. This training opportunity in developmental cognitive neuroscience will involve research on the maturation of functional brain networks during childhood and adolescence in relation to the development of cognitive abilities, as well as how atypical development of functional networks is related to cognitive difficulties in clinical populations including children with autism spectrum disorders and children born preterm. The applicants should hold a PhD in psychology, neuroscience or a related field. Prior neuroimaging experience using MEG and/or MRI is required. Research experience in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive development and/or source localization, time-frequency or connectivity analysis techniques would be an asset. The Hospital for Sick Children offers an excellent training environment with strong expertise in developmental cognitive neuroscience, paediatric neuroscience, and MEG and MRI imaging. Research-dedicated 3T MRI and MEG systems are core facilities within the hospital, and rich data sets collected from typically and atypically developing children are available. Post-doctoral funding is available for a two-year period. The successful applicant will conduct research primarily under the supervision of Dr. Margot J Taylor. Please send all applications, including and CV and covering letter to joanne.cook(a)sickkids.ca Start date: as soon as possible; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Thanks, Sam Doesburg ________________________________ This e-mail may contain confidential, personal and/or health information(information which may be subject to legal restrictions on use, retention and/or disclosure) for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by anyone other than the person for whom it was originally intended is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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Fwd: Post-doctoral/Research Fellow Position at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, NUS, Singapore
by Gary Green 24 Mar '13

24 Mar '13

Postdoctoral Fellowship Multimodal Neuroimaging in Neuropsychiatric Disorders Laboratory, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, National University of Singpore is looking for post-doctoral fellow in cognitive neuroscience and/or multimodal neuroimaging for two years with possible extension. Our group studies the human neural bases of social-emotion, cognition, and memory functions and the associated vulnerability patterns in neuropsychiatric disorders, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases. Multimodal neuroimaging and psychophysical techniques are employed, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional brain MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, and electroencephalography (EEG). We are interested in examining the network-level structural and functional brain connectivity to shed light on the neurobiological mechanism of disease, paving the way for early detection and intervention. Candidates must have a passionate enthusiasm for research, a strong background in one of the following fields: cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychiatric disorders, neuroimaging analyses, mathematics/statistics/machine learning or related-fields. He/she should also possess the ability to take the initiative, work independently and be motivated to work in a highly collaborative and international research environment, and be able to demonstrate creativity, technical independence and excellent communication skills. Strong interest in studying social-emotion/cognition/memory functions and/or applications of multimodal neuroimaging in neuropsychiatric disorders is preferred. Proven skills in fMRI/EEG/DTI data analyses is a plus but not necessary. Key attractions are access to a 3T Tim Trio MR scanner and a MR compatible digital EEG system as well as collaboration opportunities with an excellent network of domestic and international scientists and doctors. The position will be two years with possible extension. Competitive package will be provided based on experience. Interested applicants can email Assistant Prof. Helen Juan Zhou at helen.zhou(a)duke-nus.edu.sg <mailto:helen.zhou@duke-nus.edu.sg> with application letter, curriculum vitae, three references, and contact information. Website: http://research.duke-nus.edu.sg/nbd/index.php/component/profile/?task=detai… <http://research.duke-nus.edu.sg/nbd/index.php/component/profile/?task=detai…>, https://sites.google.com/site/mneuroimaginglab/

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Fwd: Job: Research Associate in Cognitive Neuroscience
by Gary Green 23 Mar '13

23 Mar '13

Research Associate Haskins Laboratories, 300 George Street, Suite 900, New Haven CT 06511 Project Directors: Dr. Kenneth Pugh, Dr. Jay Rueckl Haskins Laboratories is seeking a Research Associate for projects related to Cognitive Neuroscience and Language/Reading Development as part of several recently funded NIH R01 and P01 grants. Responsibilities will include: - Assisting with MRI data acquisition, analysis, and data management - Assisting with recruitment of both child and adult participants - Performing data analysis for ongoing and completed projects - Administering behavioral assessments and assisting with MRI scans Requirements: - BA in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related field - Previous research experience with human populations Additional Desired Skills: - Previous research experience with neuroimaging techniques and data analysis (EEG/ERP, structural and functional MRI, DTI) - Experience with AFNI, FSL, or SPM - Experience with E-PRIME, Presentation, and/or PsychoPy - Strong analytical skills and basic undergraduate statistics - Strong computer skills using Mac OS X and UNIX/Linux - Programming skills (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB, C/C++, JAVA) are highly desirable Interested applicants should contact Dr. Steve Frost (frosts(a)haskins.yale.edu) with cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation. This position will remain open until filled; desired start date is on or before June 1, 2013. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. Haskins provides a vibrant research and learning environment, and actively supports skill development for all employees. Haskins Laboratories is a private, non-profit research institute with a primary focus on speech, language, reading, and their biological basis. Haskins has long-standing, formal affiliations with the University of Connecticut and Yale University. Haskins Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Fwd: Post-Doc Speech/Imaging - MRC-CBSU, Cambridge, UK
by Gary Green 23 Mar '13

23 Mar '13

Please find attached an advert for a post-doctoral position in at the MRC CBSU in Cambridge UK. best wishes, matt -- Dr Matt Davis Programme Leader: Hearing & Language MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit 15 Chaucer Road Cambridge, CB2 7EF UK email: matt.davis(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <mailto:matt.davis@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk> tel: +44 1223 273 637 http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/people/matt.davis/ ---------- *Career Development Fellow (Postdoctoral position)* MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, UK <http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/> The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU <http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/>) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities, including a research dedicated 3T Siemens Trio MRI scanner and 306-channel Elekta Neuromag MEG system. Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position to work within a research programme led by Dr Matthew Davis <http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/people/matt.davis/> investigating neural systems for perceiving, understanding and learning spoken language. The research will use advanced functional imaging methods (fMRI, MEG/EEG) to explore speech processing in healthy, adult participants. Additional opportunities may arise to work with children or adults with language impairment. You should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in cognitive neuroscience or related field, including experience of one or more neuroimaging methods. A strong computational or statistical background is desirable and experience of speech signal processing or psycholinguistics. This is a three year training and development postdoctoral position. The starting salary will be in the range of £26,022 - £29,324 per annum, depending upon qualifications and experience. We offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave entitlement, and an optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. On site car and bicycle parking is available. For informal enquiries, contact Matt Davis by email: matt.davis(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <mailto:matt.davis@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk>. Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; for further information and to apply please visit our job board, by following this link <http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc87470_2879.aspx>, including the IRC86470 reference. Closing date: 9th April 2013

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