*Neuropsychiatry Postdoctoral Neuroimaging Fellowship*
The Brain & Behavior Laboratory and the Conte Center for Basic and
Translational Mental Health Research at the University of Pennsylvania
seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our group. The focus of the program
is to integrate basic and clinical neuroscience research in a cohesive
effort to elucidate neural substrates of complex behavior, with an
emphasis on neurodevelopment. Converging multidisciplinary approaches
by collaborating laboratories at the University of Pennsylvania aim to
provide a new understanding of the symptoms, pathophysiology and
etiology of psychosis. The Fellow will help investigate how
aberrations in brain development contribute to the development of
psychopathology and impact cognition and emotion. The Fellow will take
part in our ongoing large-scale study of neurodevelopmental genomics.
Eligibility for a postdoctoral appointment requires an advanced degree
(M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (neuroscience,
psychology, engineering, statistics). The candidate must have
substantial prior experience with multimodal neuroimaging data analysis,
and have a record of productivity. Programming skills are essential,
including fluency in matlab, bash, and at least one statistical package.
An applicant must certify that he/she has received his/her degree before
the appointment is processed and must be eligible for employment in the
US (citizenship of appropriate visa).
*CONTACT*
Stace Moore
University of Pennsylvania
Department of Psychiatry - Neuropsychiatry Section
10 Gates Pavilion - HUP
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
Phone: (215) 662-7119
Fax: (215) 662-7903
Email: stacem(a)upenn.edu <mailto:stacem@upenn.edu>
Dear Users
This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020) Jonny Smallwood will be giving a
project proposal presentation on "Exploring the affective and semantic
influences of self-generated thought in old and young people."
Abstract:
This project will explore how the affective and semantic influences on
self-generated thought in old and young people. We will record resting
state functional magnetic resonance imaging data as well as structural
data in a cohort of old and young individuals. In a separate laboratory
session they will also complete a battery of tests measuring controlled
and semantic processing as well as scene construction. In the laboratory
we will also examine heart rate variability during rest and tasks.
Finally, we will measure the content of thought in these individuals as
they complete simple laboratory tasks. Using these data we will examine
how semantic and affective processes vary with neural and psychological
indicators of unconstrained thought, and how these are altered by age.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served 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 all,
The next meeting for the YNiCScienceCommittee is on Monday, 20th October
at 2pm in B101. The meeting will be less than 1hr and is held in
Psychology, which should be convenient for many users. This meeting is a
key mechanism by which YNiC can support the needs of users. If you would
like to raise an issue at the meeting, please email the Chair of Science
Committee, <beth.jefferies(a)york.ac.uk
<mailto:beth.jefferies@york.ac.uk>> so that your item can be added to
the agenda for discussion. The agenda for the meeting is:
14/10. Apologies for absence.
14/11. Approval of previous minutes.
14/12. Matters arising.
14/13. YNiCScience issues.
14/14. YNiC Ethics and Research Governance issues.
14/15. Any issues raised by users of YNiC.
14/16. Any issues passed from the Dept. Research Committee.
14/17. Plans for Science Day.
14/18. Any Other Business.
Kind regards,
Jill
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Jill Hurst
PA to Gary Green MA DPhil BM BCh FRSA FSB
Director - York Neuroimaging Centre
Professor of Neuroimaging and Human Neuroscience
Telephone: 01904 43 5329
Fax: 01904 43 5356
*Vacancy for fMRI postdoc in Leuven, Belgium*
We are looking for a bright and motivated postdoc to work on a research
project in which we will use brain imaging and advanced brain decoding
methods to investigate the fine-grained structure of object and face
representations in the human visual brain, including the dependence of
this functional organization upon experience during development and in
adulthood and possible interactions with brain disorders. The position
is funded as part of a starting grant from the European Research Council.
Eligible candidates should have or should soon obtain a PhD in a
relevant field such as neuroscience, psychology, medicine, neurobiology,
or biomedical sciences. Experience with brain imaging (in particular
functional magnetic resonance imaging) is mandatory, and should be
demonstrable with a relevant and competitive publication record. A
computational background, good computer skills (e.g., Matlab), and
international mobility would be a strong plus. Good English (oral and
written) communicative skills are necessary.
The position is full-time, for a period of 2 years, and starts
preferably in March-May 2015. We will also support the candidate to
apply for further personal funding at a longer term. Teaching and/or
administration load will be minimal. The research group of Hans Op de
Beeck in the Laboratory of Biological Psychology (KU Leuven, Belgium)
currently includes 6 scientists working full-time on human brain
imaging, with in addition several researchers focusing upon animal
models (for further information, see
http://ppw.kuleuven.be/home/english/research/lbp/lbpMembers/00029058).
We have access to state-of-the-art technical facilities (e.g., several
3T MRI scanners available) and ample opportunities for interaction with
other local experts on brain imaging, cognitive and systems
neuroscience. The KU Leuven is consistently ranked within the top of
European Universities and is located in the city of Leuven, which has an
strong international appeal. For more information about our university,
please visit http://www.kuleuven.be/about/
Formal applications should be sent by email to Hans Op de Beeck, and
should include a scientific CV, motivation letter, and the names and
contact information of 2 senior researchers who would be willing to
provide a recommendation (no letters have to be sent yet). Application
deadline is November 20^th 2014.^
For further information please contact Hans Op de Beeck
(hans.opdebeeck(a)ppw.kuleuven.be
<mailto:hans.opdebeeck@ppw.kuleuven.be>), who will also be present at
the upcoming meeting of the Society For Neuroscience in Washington DC.
This is advance notice of a seminar on the 29th of October at 4pm.
Kevin Brindle, University of Cambridge, is the CII seminar speaker on
that day.
The title for his seminar is " Imaging Response to Treatment and the
Tumour Microenvironment with Hyperpolarized MRI "
Q014 - Centre for Immunology and Infection, Department of Biology
All welcome
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Gary Green
York Neuroimaging Centre &
Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance
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.ukhttp://http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
PA : Jill Hurst
tel +44 (0) 1904 435329
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
Dear Users
This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020) Jonny Smallwood will be giving a
project proposal presentation on "Exploring the affective and semantic
influences of self-generated thought in old and young people."
Abstract:
This project will explore how the affective and semantic influences on
self-generated thought in old and young people. We will record resting
state functional magnetic resonance imaging data as well as structural
data in a cohort of old and young individuals. In a separate laboratory
session they will also complete a battery of tests measuring controlled
and semantic processing as well as scene construction. In the laboratory
we will also examine heart rate variability during rest and tasks.
Finally, we will measure the content of thought in these individuals as
they complete simple laboratory tasks. Using these data we will examine
how semantic and affective processes vary with neural and psychological
indicators of unconstrained thought, and how these are altered by age.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served 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
Faculty Position – Cognitive Neuroscience. The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin July 1, 2015. The research focus of a successful candidate should be in the area of cognition. We are particularly interested in candidates who approach the study of cognition at different points of development from the perspectives of cognitive neuroscience (e.g., fMRI, ERP), or behavior genetics (e.g., epigenetics), or both. Scientists who focus on cognition (especially memory, attention, perception, or language) in infants and children, young adults, and/or the elderly are welcome to apply for this position. Each candidate should have an excellent record of research productivity, the potential to develop an independent and internationally recognized research program, and a commitment to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Having active grant funding and/or a successful history of grant support is desirable. This position is intended to expand our training programs in cognitive and developmental psychology. UNC is the home of numerous research centers and core facilities providing outstanding opportunities for collaborations and research support. To apply use the electronic submission website at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/60157 and submit the following electronic materials: curriculum vitae; personal statement describing qualifications and research and teaching interests; and up to five reprints or preprints. Please also submit email addresses for four individuals who will provide letters of reference to this electronic submission website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications November 15, 2014 and will continue to review new applications until the position is filled. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging of Addiction, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
The Hanlon Brain Imaging and Brain Stimulation Lab in the Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow with experience in neuroimaging to assist with ongoing NIDA funded addiction research. This postdoctordal candidate will work primarily on a NIDA funded research project (“Longitudinal assessment of functional connectivity in polysubstance users”) but will also be excepted to actively collaborate with members of the Clinical Neuroscience Division, Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs, and Center for Biomedical Imaging. We have a very active and translational group of clinical and basic science researchers focused on addiction vulnerability, progression, and treatment at MUSC.
The fellow will have the opportunity to interact not only with a well-established group of both basic and clinical science addiction researchers, but will also receive training and mentorship from individuals in the Center for Biomedical Imaging at MUSC. The fellow will receive training in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders, attend structured didactics, and participate in research dissemination (e.g., manuscript writing, conference presentations) and grants preparation. The applicant will interact with a multidisciplinary faculty comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, biostatisticians, pharmacists, and trainees from various fields of study.
The primary traits of a suitable applicant include:
1) a strong background in functional MRI analysis, with special emphasis on multimodal integration, modeling network architecture through graph theoretical approaches, independent components, wavelets, etc.
2) a background in addiction research with a history of first author publications
3) a history of working well with others, a willingness to be flexible, and integrate with a dynamic group of enthusiastic, hard-working scientists and trainees
The successful applicant must possess a doctoral degree. A strong background in research is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with training level. Start date is negotiable (January-June 2015 preferred).
Application Procedures: Submit a CV, a statement of research interests, and 2 letters of recommendation to Colleen A. Hanlon, PhD at Hanlon(a)musc.edu, Brain Stimulation Division, Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425.
PhD position in multiple sclerosis research
Department of Neurology, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
TUM-NIC, Neuroimaging Center, Munich, Germany
The Department of Neurology of the Technische Universität München offers
a PhD position in systems neuroscience research of Multiple Sclerosis.
The project aims to investigate structural correlates of disability and
biomarker patterns in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) using MR
imaging techniques. The candidate will investigate cortical pathology
and lesion pathology in MS using state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques.
Applicants should have finished a university degree in medicine,
psychology, biology, computer science or other relevant disciplines.
Candidates should have strong analytical and organizational skills and
prior experience with large cohort patient datasets is an advantage.
Previous experience in analysis of structural/functional MR images
(e.g., Freesurfer/FSL, SPM) is highly desired. Basic programming skills
in for example Matlab or Unix shell scripting are a plus but not
strictly required. Candidates who lack the aforementioned skills should
have a strong motivation to develop these skills during their training.
We are searching for candidates who are able to work independently and
who have demonstrated excellent presentation and writing skills. The
applicant will be expected to interact and collaborate with colleagues
from different disciplines.
Salary is according to the German TVöD. The position is available from
January. The position is initially available for two years, the second
year contingent on satisfactory progress. Extension beyond two years may
be possible.
Neuroimaging scanning facilities (MRI 3T scanner) and computer
infrastructure are entirely available at the TUM Neuroimaging Center
(TUM-NIC).
Candidates may contact Prof Dr. Mark Mühlau (muehlau(a)lrz.tum.de
<mailto:muehlau@lrz.tum.de>) or Dr. Ruthger Righart (righart(a)lrz.tum.de
<mailto:righart@lrz.tum.de>) for more detailed information. Applications
including a letter of motivation and CV should be addressed to Prof. Dr.
Mühlau by Email: muehlau(a)lrz.tum.de <mailto:muehlau@lrz.tum.de> .
