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Fwd: MEG/EEG Post-doc position at Martinos Center, MGH/ Harvard Medical School

by Gary Green

FYI POST DOCTORAL Position available at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA: Studying the Neuroscience of Autism Using MEG. Responsibilities: The position will involve investigating sensory processing, functional connectivity, and other processing abnormalities in autism, using MEG. Our current projects use state of the art approaches for data analysis, and include analyses of coherence, local cross-frequency coupling, graph theory methods, and other approaches to mining MEG data. There is a range of possible projects to choose from within these categories, and new approaches and ideas are welcomed. The position requires working closely with other members of the Martinos center (in particular Dr. Matti Hamalainen), as well as with other lab members, to develop, explore, improve and apply various data analysis methodologies. Multiple paradigms are routinely used in the lab, each offering opportunities for different approaches and research directions. The position will also involve running the MEG and MRI sessions. Recruitment of subjects is carried out by other members (research coordinators) in the lab. A minimum commitment of two years is required. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Ideal start date would be summer or fall of 2013. Requirements: PhD (or prior post-doc experience) in MEG/EEG data analysis/methodology or other signal processing. Background in specific aspects of neuroscience or cognitive science is not required, but is a plus. Contact: Tal Kenet, tal(a)nmr.mgh.harvard.edu The Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

12 years, 3 months

re: Four positions open at NYU Neuroscience of Language Lab

by Gary Green

FYI ------------------- 1. Lab Manager/RA:  Full-time Lab Manager position for the Marantz group at the NYU Neurolinguistics Laboratory, with responsibilities extending to the NYU Abu Dhabi Neuroscience of  Language Laboratory. Initial appointment for one year, with possibility of renewal. BA/BS or MA/MS in a cognitive science-related  discipline (psychology, linguistics, etc.) or computer science is required.  The lab manager will be involved in all stages of execution and analysis of  MEG experiments on language processing, with a concentration on auditory word recognition as modulated by the morphological structure of words. Previous experience with psycho- or neurolinguistic experiments is highly preferred. A background  in statistics and some programming ability (especially Matlab) would give an applicant a strong edge.  Preferred start date is July 2013, but this is negotiable. Salary and rank  will be commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted through February. Review of applicants will begin immediately. To apply, please email CV and names  of references to Paul Del Prato at paul.delprato(a)nyu.edu <mailto:paul.delprato@nyu.edu>. 2. RA:  Two full-time NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute-funded research assistants for Cognitive Neuroscience of  Language projects at the Neuroscience of Language Laboratory in Abu Dhabi, assisting PIs Alec Marantz, Liina Pylkkänen, and David Poeppel. Initial appointment for one year, with possibility of renewal. BA/BS in cognitive  science-related discipline (psychology, linguistics, etc.) or computer  science. Programming and/or statistics experience a plus. The RAs will be involved in all stages of planning, execution and analysis of MEG/EEG experiments on language processing. Participant recruitment as well as lab maintenance would be among RA duties. Preferred start date is June-July 2013, but this is negotiable. Salary and rank  will be commensurate with experience; benefits, including travel and lodging in Abu Dhabi, are quite generous. Applications will be accepted through February. Review of applicants will begin immediately. To apply, please email CV and names  of references to Paul Del Prato at paul.delprato(a)nyu.edu <mailto:paul.delprato@nyu.edu>. 3. Postdoctoral Position: Cognitive Neuroscientist  2-year, potentially renewable post-doctoral position in the cognitive  neuroscience of language for the NYU Abu Dhabi Neuroscience of Language  Laboratory. The researcher will have had experience with evoked response  experiments using either MEG or EEG. The main  responsibility of the researcher will be to design and complete MEG experiments with participant populations of varied linguistic and educational  backgrounds to address questions related to the research projects of the PIs of the Laboratory, Alec Marantz, Liina Pylkkänen, and David Poeppel. Working with Arabic and East Asian speakers  requires nuanced understanding of the linguistic situation on the ground as  well as a search for necessary corpus resources and area experts on the  languages and language-particular psycholinguistics. A researcher with  cross-linguistic experimental experience would be ideal for the job.   Salary and rank  will be commensurate with experience; benefits, including travel and lodging in Abu Dhabi, are quite generous. Applications will be accepted through February. Review of applicants will begin immediately. To apply, please email CV and names  of references to Paul Del Prato at paul.delprato(a)nyu.edu <mailto:paul.delprato@nyu.edu>.

12 years, 3 months

MSc Practicals

by Mark Hymers

Hi, Every Thursday from 17th of January to 14th March, the Cognitive Neuroscience MSc students have practical sessions at YNiC between 13:15 and 15:15. Open plan will be very busy and we will need all of the open plan computers; we will therefore have to log out anyone who has left themselves logged in. Sorry for the inconvenience, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

12 years, 3 months

Fwd: 2013 MEG fellowship available

by Gary Green

To all members of the international MEG community: The Cleveland Clinic is currently requesting applications for a 2013 Clinical MEG Fellowship. Our MEG laboratory carries out 15 - 20 clinical MEG studies per month and is an ideal training program for those who wish to become proficient in magnetoencephalography. Our strong research program, with multiple NIH supported grants, supplements the clinical program and enables fellows to also engage in research and to establish a publication track record during their fellowship. Please review the attached flyer about our fellowship program, and reply to me if you are interested. Richard C. Burgess, MD, PhD Director, Magnetoencephalography Laboratory Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center burgesr(a)ccf.org <mailto:burgesr@ccf.org>

12 years, 4 months

Fwd: PhD studentship opportunities at the University of Manchester

by Gary Green

fyi --------------------- Hi there, Here are two PhD studentship opportunities at the University of Manchester that may be of interest, one using EEG and one using fMRI. Using the pain feedback related negativity to investigate placebo analgesia http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=42097 Dopaminergic and serotonergic influences on instrumental action selection and Pavlovian-instrumental transfer (PIT) http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=42099&LID=1033 Please feel free to contact me for further details: deborah.talmi(a)manchester.ac.uk Thank you. Deborah

12 years, 4 months

Fwd: PhD studentship opportunity

by Gary Green

fyi ------------------------------ Dear all, Please see the advert below which details a PhD studentship opportunity at Hull-York Medical School: Applications can be made through jobs.ac.uk: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AFP251/phd-studentships/ The information below is copied from that posting. Enquiries should be made to the 1st supervisor Dr Aziz Ashgar (aziz.asghar(a)hyms.ac.uk <mailto:aziz.asghar@hyms.ac.uk>). Best regards, Will McGeown PhD Studentships Measurement and analysis of brain signals using ambulatory electroencephalography (EEG) *University of Hull* -Hull York Medical School To celebrate the University's research successes, the University of Hull is offering eight UK/EU PhD Scholarships, or International Fees Bursaries *for candidates with a 1^st , 2(i), or equivalent, applying for the advertised projects in the Hull York Medical School* *Closing date 11th January 2013.* Studentships will start in September 2013 *Primary Supervisors:* Dr Aziz Asghar (aziz.asghar(a)hyms.ac.uk <mailto:aziz.asghar@hyms.ac.uk> 01482 463074 ) *Co Supervisor:* Dr Heidi Baseler (heidi.baseler(a)hyms.ac.uk <mailto:heidi.baseler@hyms.ac.uk>, 01904 322862), Centre for Neuroscience, Hull York Medical School. *Advisors:* Dr Antony Wilkinson (A.J.Wilkinson(a)hull.ac.uk <mailto:A.J.Wilkinson@hull.ac.uk>) & Mr Anthony Bateson (A.D.Bateson(a)hull.ac.uk <mailto:A.D.Bateson@hull.ac.uk> ), Department of Engineering, University of Hull. Dr Will McGeown (W.McGeown(a)hull.ac.uk <mailto:W.McGeown@hull.ac.uk> ), Department of Psychology, University of Hull. The electrical activity of the human brain can be recorded on the scalp surface using electroencephalography (EEG). Spectral analysis of EEG recordings shows that brain activity is rhythmic, occurring at various frequencies including theta, alpha, beta and gamma bands with each being associated with particular biological functions. One major application of EEG is to aid the diagnosis of epilepsy and other neurological conditions. EEG is mainly performed using relatively expensive equipment located within specialised centres with participants placed in static positions, all of which place limitations on its wider clinical and research applications. Although ambulatory EEG systems are available they do not provide real-time data visualisation and signal processing analysis which is subsequently undertaken after the completion of the ambulatory recording. In conjunction with the Department of Engineering, an inexpensive and portable EEG system has been developed that enables convenient recording of the EEG and allows data to be displayed in real-time. The project will aim to identify and overcome obstacles in the acquisition and signal processing of ambulatory EEG data recorded for up to 72 hours in participants undergoing their normal daily activities. A specific part of the challenge will be in the development and utilization of software analysis tools that enable processing of the ambulatory EEG, including noise reduction and advanced signal processing algorithms. Since the portable system can simultaneously record the electrical activity of the heart (ECG) and muscles (EMG), the project will determine if there are any cross-correlations with the ambulatory EEG signals. The initial phase of the project will involve healthy participants, with a subsequent objective being to recruit participants with neurological conditions e.g. epilepsy and dementia. Our hypothesis is that the ambulatory EEG will show differences between patients and healthy participants over the recording period. The studentship will provide an exciting and unique opportunity to receive training across a number of academic disciplines including neuroscience, computing science and medical engineering. This project would suit a student with knowledge and experience in neuroscience and electronic/systems engineering, and computing. The student would interact with the telehealth research group, a team which includes neuroscientists, psychologists, clinicians, computer scientists, sports scientists and engineers, who have as one objective to collectively undertake research studies using locally developed systems that are inexpensive, comfortable, and enable convenient recording and signal processing analysis of biological signals. In order to qualify for this scholarship you will require a 2.1 in a relevant subject. To apply for this post please click *'Apply Online'* below. A full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship will include fees at the 'home/EU' student rate and maintenance (*£13,590* in 2013/14, subject to final confirmation) for three years, depending on satisfactory progress. Full-time International Fee PhD Studentships will include full fees at the International student rate for three years, dependant on satisfactory progress, but no living expenses. PhD students at HYMS have access to PGTS modules at the Universities of Hull and York for research modules and transferable skills development and gain a Masters level Certificate, or Diploma, in Research Training, in addition to their research degree. *Successful applicants will be informed of the award by 29^th March 2013.* --------------------------------------------- Dr William McGeown Department of Psychology, Room 162 Fenner, University of Hull. Cottingham Road, Hull. HU6 7RX. Email: w.mcgeown(a)hull.ac.uk Webpage: http://www2.hull.ac.uk/science/psychology/our_staff/academics/william_mcgeo…

12 years, 4 months

Fwd: PhD or PostDoc in Multisensory Integration & Learning; University of Birmingham, UK

by Gary Green

fyi ---------------- PhD and PostDoc positions in Multisensory Integration & Learning; University of Birmingham, UK In our natural dynamic environment we are constantly bombarded with many different sensory signals. How does the human brain integrate information from multiple senses to form a coherent percept and interact effectively with our environment? To study the neural mechanisms underlying multisensory integration and learning in humans, we combine psychophysics and functional imaging (fMRI, EEG/MEG & concurrent TMS-fMRI). Effective connectivity analyses (e.g. Dynamic Causal Modelling) are used to investigate how information is integrated from the senses through distinct interactions amongst brain regions. To provide a more informed perspective on the computational mechanisms, we combine functional imaging with models of Bayesian inference and learning. The Computational Cognitive Neuroimaging Group (Prof Uta Noppeney) is seeking enthusiastic PhD and PostDoc candidates with a strong quantitative background. Applicants should have a background in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, physics, medicine or related areas. Prior experience in functional imaging, MatLab, data analysis and/or machine learning would be an advantage. The Computational Cognitive Neuroimaging lab is based at the Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics Centre and the Department of Psychology at the University of Birmingham, UK. The centre provides an excellent multidisciplinary, interactive and collaborative research environment combining expertise in cognitive neuroimaging, psychophysics and computational neuroscience. The psychology department was rated 3rd in the UK research assessment exercise. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Starting dates are flexible. For further information, please contact u.nopppeney(a)bham.ac.uk <mailto:u.nopppeney@bham.ac.uk> or see http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/cncr/index.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/index.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/behavioural-neuro/comp-cog-ne… If interested, please send application including CV, statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of two referees to: u.nopppeney(a)bham.ac.uk <mailto:u.nopppeney@bham.ac.uk>

12 years, 4 months

Fwd: Post-Doctoral position in brain imaging and computational morphometry – University of Geneva

by Gary Green

fyi Post-Doctoral applications are invited in the newly established Brain and Language Lab at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Geneva, in collaboration with the Swiss Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Projects will include the development of new data-driven computational morphometry methods for analysis of structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, and application of these to large datasets in the context of normal variability, disease, and expertise. Candidates should have a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field with a strong mathematical and computational background. Ideally they should have experience in brain image analysis, pattern recognition, machine learning, statistics as well as excellent programming skills. We offer a competitive starting salary of 68, 964 CHF/year, or more depending on experience. The position is available immediately, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Informal inquiries can be addressed to Narly Golestani (Narly.Golestani(a)unige.ch). Applications including a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of three referees should be sent to: Narly.Golestani(a)unige.ch.

12 years, 4 months

Fwd: Assistant Professorship - University of Tennessee Health Science Center

by Gary Green

FYI > Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor opening in early > 2013, at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Department > of Pediatrics- Division of Clinical Neurosciences. > > > The successful applicant will be based at Le Bonheur Children’s > Hospital Neuroscience Institute, and primarily engaged in neuroscience > research projects employing MEG, TMS, High Density EEG and fMRI. > > Requirements for a successful applicant include spoken and written > proficiency in English; a PhD (or equivalent degree) in neuroscience, > cognitive sciences or a related field, substantial experience in > signal processing (e.g. time-frequency analysis, source estimation > techniques and connectivity analysis). Strong computer programming > skills (e.g., MATLAB) are also desired. > > The successful applicant will be presented with research opportunities > involving the application of MEG, TMS, HD-EEG and fMRI in both basic > (normative) and clinical (extra-operative direct cortical recordings > and stimulation mapping) neuroscience projects. In addition, there > will also be opportunity to engage in clinical MEG practice, with > emphasis on presurgical source localization (identification for the > epileptogenic zone and functional mapping) in pediatric epilepsy > patients. The applicant may choose to be involved in ongoing projects > supported mainly by intramural funds but new projects reflecting > his/her interests can be initiated. > > More information can be found at > http://www.uthsc.edu/pediatrics/neurosciences/ > > Interested applicants should forward a CV with full publication list > to Dr. Andrew Papanicolaou (apapanic(a)uthsc.edu > <mailto:apapanic@uthsc.edu>). >

12 years, 4 months

Reminder: MEG research group meeting

by Markus van Ackeren

Hi everyone, This is to remind you about the upcoming MEG research group meeting on *Thursday, 13th at 12.00 in C003.* As announced, Andrew will tell us about /source space simulation and its application to beamforming and connectivity/. Hope to see you all tomorrow. With best wishes, Markus

12 years, 4 months

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