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Fwd: RE Biocentre - Fire Alarm Test - Tuesday 24th May 2016
by Gary Green 23 May '16

23 May '16

Apologies for this but we need to test the fire alarm system to the new MRI suite. This will happen tomorrow afternoon. The tests will be short bursts of the alarm. There is no need to leave the building. If the alarm is continuous then that is not a test and it is a real alarm. I apologise for any inconvenience caused Gary --------------- 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.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg Hi All, Would you please be advised that we are now reaching the completion of the Biocentre's MRI Extension project; with this in mind, would you please be advised that I will be testing the operation of the fire alarm system on Tuesday 24th May 2016 between the hours of 14.00pm and 17.00pm. Due to the nature of the test being that the alarms will need to be activated; so to avoid anyone leaving the building, on each activation and it may need to be carried out on a number of occasions; the alarm will only sound for a short period of time (30 seconds approx). Although it is anticipated that a smooth operation of the above will be carried out successfully; should the alarm sound continuously for more than 1 minute, then all precautions need to be taken and all personnel should leave the building and go to their designated muster point. It is also assumed that these tests will at some point effect the Fire Alarm System in CHyM; although these will be alerts rather than full sounder activation; however, once again, should the alarms sound for more than 1 minute; the same will apply to the occupants of CHyM and all personnel should make their way out of the building as appropriate. In order to assist in making the end user / operatives aware, I will be affixing notices at the entrance doors of both the Biocentre and CHyM Buildings advising of this test on Tuesday afternoon (24/5/16). Hi Nick / / Gary G / Vicky, Could you please assist by sending out an email to all personnel within the two buildings. Should you have any queries regarding the above, please do not hesitate in giving me a call. Regards Kevin **Kevin Roberts** ****Contract Supervisor - University of York Mobile: 07494 425807 / kevin.roberts(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:kevin.roberts@york.ac.uk> Tel: 01904 325104 Ext: 5104 Estates Services University of York Providence House Innovation Close York YO10 5ZF *P****Please consider your environmental responsibility - think before you print!*

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new MRI machine
by Gary Green 18 May '16

18 May '16

Dear Colleagues I hope you will be pleased to hear that we are close to accepting the new MRI scanner and building. Over the next few weeks there are some important events that you may be interested in or want to note This week the decoration of the inside of the building is completed and the final stages of installation of electrics, air con, fire alarm and security should be reached. Monday the 23rd : MRI delivery. Crane on site at 7.30am, delivery starts at 8am. They expect to complete by 2pm. Heavy rain is predicted, of course. Tuesday the 24th : the MRI access route will be bricked up and a door installed. The RF cage will be completed. Wednesday the 25th : commissioning of the MRI magnet begins. This includes attaching to the power supply, installing all the MRI equipment, attaching all the cooling systems. Importantly (for those on site) Tuesday the 31st : The MRI is topped up with Helium. Large Helium dewars will be wheeled along the MRI corridor. Tuesday the 31st : The first ramp of the magnet to 3Tesla starts. This allows the shimming of the magnet. The magnet is then taken back to earth's field, adjustments are made and it is taken back up to 3 Tesla. although the risk is small, this is the time when a quench can occur. If that happens, large amounts of Helium gas is released and the field, momentarily extends out beyond the 0.5milliTesla line. Later that day: MRI the final phase commissioning starts. 6th June : The handover of the building starts. On that day the operation of the building is demonstrated (air con, power, plumbing, security, alarms,...) 8th June : MRI testing by our team begins. 9th June : final acceptance tests of all the building operations is completed 10th June : Building handover. Issues still to be resolved Integration into the IT system Editing of local rules for MRI use Applications training (likely to be late July) Pulse programming training (date being negotiated - this is in Carolina, US) Installation of parahydrogen generator Installation of polariser Installation of stim PC(s) and stimulus delivery Hope that helps Gary -- --------------- 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.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg

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Fwd: Reminder - Research Seminar TODAY
by David Halliday 09 May '16

09 May '16

Reminder - Today P/L002 1-2PM The Human Connectome: Linking Brain Network Features to Healthy and Pathological Information Processing Monday 9 May 2016, 1.00PM to 14:00 *Speaker: *Professor Marcus Kaiser, Newcastle University Synopsis Our work on connectomics over the last 15 years has shown a small-world, modular, and hub architecture of brain networks [1,2]. Small-world features enable the brain to rapidly integrate and bind information while the modular architecture, present at different hierarchical levels, allows separate processing of various kinds of information (e.g. visual or auditory) while preventing wide-scale spreading of activation [3]. Hub nodes play critical roles in information processing and are involved in many brain diseases [4]. Nonetheless, general observations of human brain connectivity, or of patients at the group-level, have so far had little impact on understanding cognition, or deficiencies in cognition, in individual subjects. As a result, human connectome information is not used as a biomarker for diagnosis or a predictor of the most suitable treatment strategy. After discussing the organisation of brain networks, we will show how connectivity can be used to determine the disease type of individual dementia patients. An important aspect of these brain networks is their spatial organisation in terms of the length of fibre tracts and the location of brain regions [5]. However, simply observing connectivity is insufficient as small changes in network organisation might lead to large changes in network behaviour (dynamics) [6]. We therefore show how simulations can be applied to predict regions that are involved in neural processes. For epilepsy, simulations show us which regions are involved [7], which treatment approach should be used, and whether surgical intervention will be successful or not. We conclude with the role of simulations in understanding the developmental origin of diseases as determining these origins will again inform diagnosis and treatment ( http://www.greenbrainproject.org/ ). These are first steps towards using connectome-based computer simulations as a tool to understand normal and pathological processing in individuals. Developing models that are based on anatomical information will be crucial to define the most suitable intervention [8]. [1] Martin, *Kaiser*, Andras, Young. Is the Brain a Scale-free Network? SfN Abstract, 2001. [2] Sporns, Chialvo, *Kaiser*, Hilgetag. Trends in Cognitive Science, 2004. [3] *Kaiser* et al. New Journal of Physics, 2007. [4] *Kaiser* et al. European Journal of Neuroscience, 2007. [5] *Kaiser* et al. PLOS Computational Biology, 2006. [6] *Kaiser*. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2013. [7] Hutchings, Han, Keller, Weber, Taylor, *Kaiser*. PLOS Computational Biology, 2015. [8] Wang, Hutchings, *Kaiser*. Computational Modelling of Neurostimulation in Brain Diseases. Progress in Brain Research, 2015. *Biography* *Marcus Kaiser* studied biology and computer science at the Ruhr-University Bochum and the Distance University Hagen finishing with a master degree in 2002. He obtained his PhD, funded by a fellowship from the German National Merit Foundation, from Jacobs University Bremen in 2005. He is initiator and co-director of the Wellcome Trust PhD programme in Systems Neuroscience and leader of the UK INCF Special Interest Group in Image-based Neuroinformatics. He authored the first major review (Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 2004; cited 1,300+ times) and more than 50 other publications in the field of brain connectivity. Research interests are understanding the link between structure and function by modelling brain development, neural dynamics, and therapeutic interventions (see http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/ ). *Location: *PL002 -- Miss Helen Fagan Graduate Admissions and Demonstrator Coordinator ******************************************** Department of Electronics University of York Heslington York YO10 5DD Telephone: 01904 324485 Fax: 01904 323224 Email: helen.fagan(a)york.ac.uk *Follow us on:* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/electronicsyork) Twitter (https://twitter.com/ElectronicsYork) Weibo (http://www.weibo.com/ElectronicsYork <http://www.weibo.com/ElectronicsYork?is_hot=1>) Pinterest (https://uk.pinterest.com/deptelecyork/) EMAIL DISCLAIMER http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm <http://www.elec.york.ac.uk/EqualityDiversity/award1.png>

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This weekend at YNIC
by Gary Green 06 May '16

06 May '16

Dear Colleagues This weekend, starting tonight, the power and data cables for the new MRI scanner will be installed in the Centre. This means that the floor tiles will be lifted and large cables will be being dragged throughout the whole of the open plan, reception and MRI corridor. We would be grateful if you did not use the Centre this weekend or this evening. For key holders - there are special security arrangements in place this weekend so please do not use the normal alarm setting points or security computer. If for any reason you do come in and the alarm goes off, do not try and reset it but please ring me on 07881913004 Thanks Gary -- --------------- 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.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg

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Seminar on: The Human Connectome
by David Halliday 05 May '16

05 May '16

The following seminar in Electronics may be of interest to this list The Human Connectome: Linking Brain Network Features to Healthy and Pathological Information Processing. Speaker: Professor Marcus Kaiser, Newcastle University *Monday 9 May 2016, 1-2PM, P/L002, Exhibition centre* More details at http://www.york.ac.uk/electronics/events/current_events/kaiser/ If anyone would like to speak to Marcus before/after the seminar please let me know. Regards, David.

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YNiC talk today at 4pm
by Junior Whiteley 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Dear Users, Today at 4pm (in B020, Psychology), Richard Vernon will give a project presentation on: "Exploring intermediate shape representations in the Lateral Occipital Cortex" Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served in reception afterwards. Best wishes, Junior -- Junior Whiteley York Neuroimaging Centre junior.whiteley(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC Seminar Today
by Bruce Keefe 21 Apr '16

21 Apr '16

Today at 4pm in B020 Sam Strong will be giving a talk entitled: "The functional dissection of motion processing pathways in the human visual cortex: An fMRI-guided TMS study" Sam has traveled all the way from Bradford so it would be great if you could come to support her :-)

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Fwd: Music performance and EEG
by YNiC Reception 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Good morning, My name is Beau Stocker and I am a PhD by music performance student at the university of York. I have been working with a research EEG for use in music performance and would like to collaborate with other post graduate students who have expertise/experience in similar devices. Would you be able to put me in touch with potential interested members of your research community? Thank you very much! Kind regards Beau Stocker

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IT systems in YNiC
by Gary Green 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Dear Users As you will have been aware, YNiC systems were closed down yesterday while a new power distribution connection was put in place for the new MRI scanner (which arrives on May the 23rd). Despite the sterling work done by Mark Hymers and the team here, we have had a few glitches with the restarting of the systems.MEG is currently not available for example. Please accept our apologies and be reassured that we will try to re-establish a normal service as soon as possible. If you find problem, please email one of the support RT queues so that we can manage the issue appropriately Gary -- --------------- 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.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg

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Next YNIC Science Commitee Meeting
by Jonny Smallwood 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Hello The next meeting of the YNIC Science Committee is on the 25th of April at 2pm. Please send me any issues that you would like to be raised at the meeting before Friday so that I can include them in the agenda for the meeting. We are also looking for new members for both the PhD and Post doc representatives. Please get inb contact with me if you would like to be involved. Thanks, Jonny -- Jonathan Smallwood, Reader in Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience Room C023, Department of Psychology, University of York, England. YO10 4PH. Telephone: 01904 324651

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YNiC shutdown (Sunday 17th April)
by Mark Hymers 17 Apr '16

17 Apr '16

Dear all, In order for the power to the new MRI scanner to be installed, it will be necessary to shut off all power to YNiC on Sunday 17th April. This work is expected to begin at around 9am, but we will start shutting down all services from midnight on Saturday. We will restore services as soon as possible once power has been turned back on. During the power outage there will be no services available (including remote desktop, cluster, website, booking system). We will prevent any jobs going onto the cluster as of Friday 15th at 5pm in order to allow the queue to clear. Please note that any jobs which are still running by the time of the shutdown will be deleted. Any pending jobs in the queue will be placed in hold status and should resume when power is restored. Thanks, Mark

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PhD, postdoc and other positions
by Gary Green 17 Apr '16

17 Apr '16

The research group Systems Neuroscience and Imaging in Psychiatry (SNIP), located at the Psychiatric Clinic of the University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany (http://www.psychiatrie.med.uni-goettingen.de/de/content/forschung/383.html), has PhD and Postdoctoral positions stating now for up to 5 years. As part of a BMBF Grant funding both basic and translational segments of a project investigating the mechanisms behind TMS to develop personalized approaches in mood disorders, the project will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technology. All necessary infrastructures for data generation, acquisition and analysis are available and running at the SNIP. The successful candidate has a degree in either Medicine, Psychology, Biology, Computational Neuroscience, Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field, solid experience with imaging processing and analysis using SPM, FSL or AFNI, or programming languages, particularly Matlab, or solid experience with TMS protocols. As part of the job, she/he is expected to interact with multidisciplinary teams of researches nationally and internationally, so a motivated colleague with excellent communication and writing skills is expected. Knowledge about fMRI, network analysis, or psychiatric disorders is preferred. To apply please send a motivation letter, CV and two potential references to Dr. R. Goya- Maldonado (Sekretariat: Eiko.Lajcsak(a)medizin.uni-goettingen.de). ========================== The newly founded Neuroimaging Center at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, offers the following two positions 1. MEG-Physicist/Engineer (E13/TV-L, initially 3 years) 2. MRI-Physicist/Engineer (E13/TV-L, initially 3 years) The Neuroimaging Center hosts a state of the art magnetoencephalograph (Elekta Triux) and a magnetic resonance tomograph (Siemens Prisma 3T) and is embedded in an excellent interdisciplinary scientific environment with a strong research focus on neurosensory, neurocognitive, and medical research. Successful candidates will be responsible for the operation and administration of the MEG-system and MRI system respectively, their infrastructure, the development and improvement of measurement and analyses techniques and user consultancy. Desired skills and experience We seek for highly motivated post-doctoral candidates (with PhD) with an academic university degree. Position 1 requires a degree in physics, engineering, neuroscience, or psychology with documented research experience in magnetoencephalography methods . Position 2 requires a degree in physics or engineering with documented research experience in magnetic resonance imaging. For both positions, fluency in English is necessary. German and experience in the design of neurocognitive experiments are desirable. The positions are suitable for part-time work. Electronic applications (one pdf file) are preferred and can be send to Professor Dr. Jochem Rieger (jochem.riegerATuni-oldenburg.de). Applications by mail should be sent to: Prof. Jochem Rieger Universität Oldenburg Kuepkersweg 74 (W30) 26129 Oldenburg Germany The application process is open until April 22th 2016. Applications should include your CV, a list of most recent publications, and a statement (max. 3 pages). About the employer The University of Oldenburg is rapidly growing and offers a vibrant scientific environment with strong foci on cognitive and sensory neuroscience and a new medical school. Oldenburg is an attractive city in Germany's northwest with excellent quality of life. It is close to Bremen, Hamburg, Groningen, and approx. 1 h from the north sea. The European Medical School is a cooperation project between the Universities of Oldenburg and Groningen and three local hospitals. The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increasing the percentage of women in science. Therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given preference in cases of equal qualification. Handicapped applicants will be given preference if equally qualified. -- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jochem Rieger Head of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology Faculty VI Carl-von-Ossietzky University 26111 Oldenburg Germany Phone: +49(0)4417984533 Fax: +49(0)4417983865 =================================== Dr. Jessica Cohen and Dr. Keely Muscatell are seeking a full-time lab manager/research assistant to join the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill starting August 1, 2016 (start date is flexible). The successful candidate will split time working with Dr. Cohen on cognitive/developmental neuroscience research and Dr. Muscatell on social/health neuroscience studies. Primary responsibilities will include recruiting, screening, and scheduling participants for research studies; assisting with data collection (behavioral, psychophysiological, MRI); managing and analyzing data; and general lab management and administrative duties (assisting with IRB protocols, supervising undergraduate RAs, stimulus development). Requirements include a BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field, an interest in cognitive/developmental/social neuroscience, and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Applicants should also be comfortable interacting with participants from a variety of demographic groups (e.g., healthy young adults, typically-developing children, children with ADHD, cancer patients and survivors). Preference will be given to candidates with prior neuroimaging research experience and strong technical skills (e.g., MATLAB, FSL, SPM), although this is not a requirement. Candidates must be willing to make a one-year commitment, with the possibility of extension pending satisfactory performance. Interested applicants should apply online directly through UNC: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/95803 ======================================= We have three posts currently advertised in our MR group here in Edinburgh. For more information about each of the three posts, please visit https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/ and search by the vacancy reference number. Job descriptions below, but please drop Scott Semple a line (or my colleague Sotos for post 3) for informal discussions. The initial duration of the first post will depend on applicant experience: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post 1. Research Fellow in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Vacancy Ref: : 035903 Closing Date : 29-Apr-2016 Contact Person : Scott Semple Contact Number : 0131 242 7757 Contact Email : scott.semple(a)ed.ac.uk A post-doctoral Scientist with a proven track record in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) research is required to join the existing MRI research team at the Clinical Research Imaging Centre (CRIC) at the University of Edinburgh. CRIC (opened 2009) is a partnership between the University of Edinburgh and the University Hospitals Division of Lothian NHS Board, and is ideally situated to perform world-leading clinical imaging research. CRIC is based at the Queen’s Medical Research Institute (QMRI) at the Little France site of the New Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, home to several well-established Centres of research excellence. In addition to a 3T dedicated clinical research MRI system, CRIC also houses a research PETMR scanner, two mPET-CT (one research, one NHS), supported by a radiochemistry suite (and on-site cyclotron), a research retinal imaging laboratory and an image analysis laboratory. The post provides an excellent opportunity for the Research Fellow to develop their own program of clinical imaging research at the same time as supporting established clinical MRI research in CRIC and leading on the setup of new projects within the centre by clinical researchers from both NHS and University. The post’s primary focus is supporting the existing range of clinical imaging projects being run in CRIC, with a focus on reproductive health (including fetal and neonatal biomarker development) as well as cardiac (tissue characterisation and coronary artery imaging) and neuro 3T research. The Research Fellow will join a dedicated research team of experienced Medical Physics, Radiology and Clinical Science researchers and work within the framework of the Welcome Trust Clinical Research Facility and Edinburgh Imaging (www.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-imaging). Informal enquiries and more details about the post to Dr Scott Semple: scott.semple(a)ed.ac.uk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post 2. Research Fellow in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Vacancy Ref: : 035919 Closing Date : 06-May-2016 Contact Person : Scott Semple Contact Number : 0131 242 7757 Contact Email : scott.semple(a)ed.ac.uk A post-doctoral Scientist with a proven track record in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) research is required to join the existing MRI research team at the Clinical Research Imaging Centre (CRIC) at the University of Edinburgh. CRIC (opened 2009) is a partnership between the University of Edinburgh and the University Hospitals Division of Lothian NHS Board, and is ideally situated to perform world-leading clinical imaging research. CRIC is based at the Queen’s Medical Research Institute (QMRI) at the Little France site of the New Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, home to several well-established Centres of research excellence. In addition to a 3T dedicated clinical research MRI system, CRIC also houses a research PETMR scanner, two mPET-CT (one research, one NHS), supported by a radiochemistry suite (and on-site cyclotron), a research retinal imaging laboratory and an image analysis laboratory. The post is co-funded by the Experimental Medicine Imaging group of GlaxoSmithkline (GSK) and the successful applicant will act as a key point of contact between GSK and the University of Edinburgh to initiate and further develop collaborative projects focusing on the development of MRI biomarkers to disease progression and drug development. The primary focus for this post is the use of novel MR contrast agents in clinical application, and DCE-MRI analysis, but the post also provides an excellent opportunity for the Research Fellow to develop their own program of multi-modality clinical imaging research as part of the established research program undertaken in collaboration between CRIC and GSK, leading on the setup of new multi-centre projects. CRIC has an established network of internationally leading clinical and industry research collaborators, and the post may also involve translational work on our preclinical 7T MR facility. The Research Fellow will join a dedicated research team of experienced Medical Physics, Radiology and Clinical Science researchers and work within the framework of the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility and the Edinburgh Imaging community (www.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-imaging). They will play a key role in the further development of well-established MRI research programs in collaboration with GSK, and will be encouraged to develop their own program of complementary research. The successful applicant will act as liaison between CRIC and GSK, and help to develop common research interests. The post is open to applicants with a strong academic background (PhD and post-doctoral experience in MRI is highly desirable). The applicant must demonstrate potential to secure external funding and be able to collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues effectively. The post is for 12 months in the first instance, with possible extension to 36 months after this initial period. The Research Fellow will join a dedicated research team of experienced Medical Physics, Radiology and Clinical Science researchers and work within the framework of the Welcome Trust Clinical Research Facility and Edinburgh Imaging (www.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-imaging). Informal enquiries and more details about the post to Dr Scott Semple: scott.semple(a)ed.ac.uk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post 3. Research Associate in Medical Image Computing and Machine Learning Vacancy reference: 035982 We have funding from the National Institutes of Health (USA) together with partners from Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, University of California Los Angeles (California, USA), and Siemens, to investigate new non-invasive techniques of cardiovascular imaging with MRI. We are looking for an enthusiastic and strongly motivated researcher (postdoc) to join us and build upon our efforts of bridging machine learning with medical image computing. Areas of interest include: the design of segmentation and registration algorithms using machine learning techniques, and the development of algorithms for the extraction of biomarkers from cardiac MRI datasets available for this project. Environment The candidate will join a dynamic, international team and will have the opportunity to participate in exciting projects where medical image computing helps us understand physiology and provide solutions that aid diagnosis. Beyond our international collaborations, within the UK and here at the University of Edinburgh (UoE) we collaborate with the Centre for Cardiovascular Science and the Clinical Research Imaging Centre at Queen's Medical Research Institute. In addition, UoE is a member of the Alan Turing Institute, one of whose pillars is the use of machine learning for better health technologies. Requirements Candidates should hold (or be near the completion) a PhD in electrical engineering, computer science or related discipline. A good record of international publications demonstrating prior experience in one or more of medical image analysis, machine learning, computer vision, image/signal processing is required. Experience in medical image analysis in MRI will be considered a plus. The candidate should have good programming skills, a strong mathematical background, good communication skills and the ability to work within a team. The position is full time and fixed term for 12 months. The post is available to be filled immediately. Salary: £31,656 - £37,768 per annum Closing Date: Friday 6th May 2016 at 5pm (GMT) How to apply: To apply you must submit a formal application as indicated here (please address how you fit some of the criteria within the relevant sections and within a potential cover letter): https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/pls/corehrrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… Informal inquiries: You are encouraged to contact Dr Sotirios A Tsaftaris (email: s.tsaftaris(a)ed.ac.uk) for additional information on the position, preferably after you have formally applied. Additional information about the PI (Dr Tsaftaris): http://tsaftaris.com ============================= COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE/NEUROIMAGING POST-DOCTORAL POSITION Center for Neurodevelopmental and Imaging Research Kennedy Krieger Institute Johns Hopkins School of Medicine The Center for Neurodevelopmental and Imaging Research at Kennedy Krieger Institute is currently recruiting a post-doctoral fellow interested in identifying and/or characterizing abnormalities in the neural substrates of fundamental cognitive processes, as related to developmental disorders (e.g., ADHD and Autism). The fellow will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, integrating the findings of a broad spectrum of approaches including: - Resting state functional MRI - task-based functional MRI - movement analysis (i.e. Kinect-based motion tracking) - diffusion tensor imaging - anatomic MRI (i.e. surface-based analysis, large deformation diffeomorphic metric mapping) The minimum qualifications for a successful candidate include: - completed PhD in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering or related fields - significant prior neuroimaging experience with functional MRI (including functional connectivity analysis) - strong skills in using one or more common functional neuroimaging (SPM, FSL, AFNI) packages Programming/scripting experience in Matlab, Python, Java, Unix and PERL (or related languages) If interested, please contact Dr. Stewart Mostofsky (mostofsky(a)kennedykrieger.org) ===================== Postdoctoral Research Position “Translational multimodality imaging in the understanding and diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury and its link with Dementia” We are inviting applications for a position in the Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory at the Queensland Brain Institute (Dr. Fatima Nasrallah) in Queensland, Australia. The successful applicant will perform research on traumatic brain injury in human patients with the opportunity to translate findings between the bench and bedside. The Queensland Brain Institute and Center for Advanced Imaging at the University of Queensland offers a unique research environment with a 7T whole body MRI system, a 1.5 and 3T MR systems (soon-to be upgraded to a Prisma), whole body PET and CT human scanners. The institute is also furbished with a state of the art 9.4T Bruker MRI scanner for rodent imaging equipped with a cryoprobe and a unique MR-PET preclinical scanner. The infrastructure is well available for translating findings between the bench and bedside. Eligible candidates are required to hold a doctorate degree in disciplines such as neuroscience, engineering, physics or related fields and should be able to demonstrate an outstanding academic record with expert knowledge in MRI and MRI data processing. The starting date is flexible. The duration of the contract is three years. To apply please include all documents in one PDF-file in the following order: (i) A brief letter describing your personal qualifications and future research interests, (ii) your CV, (iii) contact information for two references, (iv) copies of up to three of your publications. Applications or any enquiries can be sent via email to f.nasrallah(a)uq.edu.au or through the UQ website. Applications will be considered till the position is filled. you can apply online via the following link: UQJobs - http://jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/498862/postdoctoral-research-fellowresearc… ===================== A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available for an individual with strong computational skills and extensive experience in fMRI data analysis. A successful candidate will work with fMRI data from a new developmental imaging study linking genetics, brain, and behavior to understand the determinants and consequences of adolescent substance abuse. Requirements: Ph.D. degree in neuroscience, bioengineering, computer science, mathematics, psychology, or related fields. Requirements: excellent computational skills, proficiency in MRI data analysis software (e.g. SPM, FSL, specialized toolboxes) and MATLAB programming, a good command of general statistical analysis methods and software, familiarity with UNIX operating system. This position is available immediately. Contact: Andrey Anokhin (andrey(a)wustl.edu). ========================== Postdoctoral research associate positions are available at the Infant Brain Mapping Lab in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Research Imaging Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill). Our current focuses are to better understand the dynamic and critical early brain development in both health and disease, via multimodal neuroimaging analysis. The successful candidate will support our efforts either in advancing neuroimaging analysis technologies or in neuroscience applications. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have extensive research experience in neuroimaging analysis (e.g., structural, diffusion or functional MRI) and demonstrated academic excellence, including publications in first-class journals and conferences. The candidate should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields. Good command of programming tools including Matlab, C++, Linux, and scripting are necessary to carry out the research work in this group. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse group including neuroscientists, radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer scientists, and will build upon the group's extensive foundation on neuroimaging analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Gang Li (gang_li(a)med.unc.edu). ====================== ostdoctoral or Staff Scientist Position Available We are seeking a highly trained MRI scientist to participate in two ongoing research programs that involve imaging young children with autism spectrum disorder as part of the ongoing Autism Phenome Project and nonhuman primates that serve as a model of maternal immune activated neurodevelopmental disorders as part of a recently funded Conte Center. The goal of the Autism Phenome Project (http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/research/app/) is to 1) establish distinctive patterns of behavior and biology that will define different subgroups (or phenotypes) of autism spectrum disorder, and 2) to determine whether biological and behavioral data can be used to predict cognitive and behavioral outcomes in middle childhood. We have several related NIH grants that utilize existing Autism Phenome Project data and involve acquisition of new data to augment the goals of the Autism Phenome Project. The recently established UC Davis Conte Center (http://conte.ucdavis.edu/) will be exploring the hypothesis that schizophrenia is a neurodevelopmental disorder, and that one important factor in its cause is the activation of a family of immune molecules, which alters fetal brain development, leading to structural and functional changes in connectivity that result in the emergence of psychosis in adolescence and young adulthood. Project 3 of the Center will carry out a longitudinal MRI assessment of monkeys born to females who have been treated for maternal immune activation. We are seeking a highly qualified individual who has both experience and interest in conducting state-of-the-art neuroimaging of children and animal models related to psychiatric disorders. The successful individual would posses the following Skills and Qualifications: - Master’s Degree or higher in neuroscience, computer science, image processing, MRI physics, engineering or related field - Extensive experience with MRI data processing and analysis - Proficiency with neuroimaging software packages - Strong computing and technical skills - Interest in implementing and/or developing new analytic techniques for structural, diffusion-weighted and resting state functional connectivity scans - Management of large-scale MRI datasets Our preference is that this position be filled by an individual whose interest is to provide strong technical assistance to these ongoing research programs. However, we would also welcome interest from individuals seeking a postdoctoral experience. This position is open now and will remain open until filled. For additional information, please send a letter of interest and a CV to dgamaral(a)ucdavis.edu or cnordahl(a)ucdavis.edu ======================= POST‐DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWS IN NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH The Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina (http://www.psych.sc.edu), invites applications for two full-time, 12-month Post-Doctoral Research Fellows positions in neuroimaging research related to neuroimaging and aphasia with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2016. Beginning and end dates for the position are flexible, with the possibility of extending the contract for up to 60 months. The supervisors for these position is Dr. Chris Rorden (http://www.mricro.com, project leader) and Dr. Rutvik Desai (co-I). These scientists will work in the Center for the Study of Aphasia Recovery (C-STAR, NIH P50 DC014664). One individual should have experience in MRI processing using AFNI, FSL or SPM and be able to develop skills with multimodal imaging (ASL, fMRI, DTI, T1, T2). One individual will assist Dr Rorden (lead) in project 3 'Combining behavior, neuroimaging and biomarkers to predict language deficits after stroke' and will have experience with machine learning, multivariate statistics and classification. For this position, successful candidates must have a PhD by the time of appointment in Medical Science/Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or Psychology, Computer Science or related fields. Salary commensurate with experience. These positions provide an outstanding opportunity for young scientists to develop translational skills, using cutting edge techniques (including our Siemens Prisma) and working with leaders in speech pathology and neurology (Bonilha, Fridriksson, Hillis, Sen) and theoreticians (den Ouden, Hickok). Complete applications will be reviewed beginning April 5th, 2016, until the position is filled. Electronic submission of materials is required. Send Vicki Lewter at lewterv(a)mailbox.sc.edu: a) a letter of application describing your research interests, b) curriculum vitae, c) contact information for three references to be obtained upon request, and d) two samples of written work. The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. ======================= Human Neuroscience and Visual Cognition Lab Department of Psychology Wright State University A post-doc position is now available at the Human Neuroscience and Visual Cognition Lab at the Department of Psychology, Wright State University. The lab is headed by Dr. Assaf Harel and investigates high-level vision and its neural substrates. We are particularly interested in how visual recognition occurs in real-world settings and adopt a neuroergonomic approach to study the applied aspects of high-level vision. For this purpose, we employ a diversity of cognitive neuroscience methods, including fMRI, EEG, psychophysics, and eye tracking. Research topics include, but are not limited to the following areas: visual expertise, object and scene recognition, categorization and perceptual learning. The position is fully funded for two years. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Neurobiology, Computer Science, or any other related discipline by the start date of the position. Strong background and familiarity with fMRI or EEG research is required. Experience in computer programming, especially with Matlab is highly encouraged and will be considered a strong advantage. For more information on this position contact Dr. Assaf Harel: assaf.harel(a)wright.edu. Applicants should visit the following link to upload CV, statement of research, and three letters of reference: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/8517 The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics, offers a Ph.D. in Human Factors and Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, and has 3 undergraduate concentration areas: (1) Cognition and Perception, (2) Industrial/ Organizational, and (3) Behavioral Neuroscience. Wright State University was recently ranked among the “Best in the Midwest” universities by The Princeton Review, listed among 260 Best National Universities in the annual “America’s Best Colleges” rankings by U.S. News and World Report, and ranked fourth nationally among universities with limited numbers of doctoral programs in the Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index. Wright State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. =================

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Positions in Birmingham
by Gary Green 11 Apr '16

11 Apr '16

I have been asked to circulate the announcement below concerning permanent and postdoc positions in Birmingham =================== Announcing jobs in the School of Psychology (University of Birmingham) The School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham is one of the largest and most successful in the UK, currently ranked in the top 5 Schools in the country (REF 2014). We seek candidates in areas that complement existing strengths within the School and who can extend the School’s expertise with new methods and approaches. We are particularly keen to recruit in the areas of lifespan development and mental health. Additionally we welcome colleagues who bring new methodological approaches including computational skills, genetics, MEG, MRI, or qualitative. The School has recently received major investment from the University. This includes new accommodation for the entire School, a new Centre for Human Brain Health to include a new 3T MRI and a new MEG installation, and a new Chair in Translational Neuroscience that has just been accepted by Prof Ole Jensen. Please look in the coming days to the University of Birmingham jobs website (http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/jobs/index.aspx) for further details. Confidential enquiries can be made to Prof Kim Shapiro, Head of School, hos.psychology(a)contacts.bham.ac.uk, +44 121 414 4930. Announcing a 5-year Birmingham Research Fellowship The aim of the Birmingham Fellowship scheme is to give the most promising early career academics a permanent academic post, the first 5 years of which will be to develop their research and teaching. Birmingham Fellows will be appointed at the outset to a permanent academic post, normally at Lecturer grade (entry level academic career grade); although in exceptional cases appointments may be made at a higher grade. The Birmingham Fellows will have 5 years of protected time for high-quality research. This will allow outstanding, high potential, early-career researchers of any age to establish themselves as rounded academics who will go on to make a full and excellent contribution to research, teaching and academic citizenship. Birmingham Fellows will also develop their teaching experience, including PhD supervision, increasing up to a normal teaching load by the fifth year of the Fellowship. Fellows will not be expected to contribute substantively to academic administration during the term of their Fellowship. Fellows will receive a start-up package to support the development of their research, an academic mentor, and development support in both research and teaching. Fellows will be part of the Birmingham Fellows cohort, which will provide them a University-wide network and an additional source of support and mentoring. For more information please follow the link below to Life and Environmental Sciences: Human Brain Health. http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/excellence/fellows/birmingham-fellows.aspx Announcing the BRIDGE 3-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowships The University of Birmingham and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have forged a strategic partnership and are jointly recruiting for an exciting new fellowship initiative, the Birmingham-Illinois BRIDGE Fellowship programme, to recruit top postdoctoral researchers in six identified areas that span the interests of UoB and Illinois researchers. The successful applicants will have 3 years of protected research time, supplemented by a generous research allowance. The first and third years will be spent at the University of Birmingham, with the second year spent at the Beckman Institute (http://beckman.illinois.edu ). Following the successful conclusion of a BRIDGE Fellowship and ensuring the academic achievements are attained at the required standards, Fellows will be appointed to a permanent academic post at the University of Birmingham, normally at Lecturer grade (entry level academic career grade); although in exceptional cases appointments may be made at a higher grade. The two fellowships relevant to Psychology in collaboration with the Neurotrauma Unit at the University’s Medical School are in ‘Cognition & Ageing’, and ‘Brain Trauma’. Further details can be found at: www.birminghamillinoisbridge.org/fellows -- -

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Fwd: ESMRMB - Lectures on MR 2016 -- Quantitative MRI for characterising brain tissue microstructure
by Gary Green 11 Apr '16

11 Apr '16

On behalf of the organisers I would like to announce -------------------------------------------------- *Quantitative MRI for characterising brain tissue microstructure* _Course venue:_ Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Leipzig, Germany _Topics_: • T1 mapping • PD mapping • T2 mapping • MTmapping • DWI • Gradient echo for T2* and susceptibility mapping • Biophysical models and interpretation of quantitative MRI data • Quantitative MRI in group analyses • Neuroanatomy _Preliminary faculty:_ R. Bowtell, R. Deichmann, S. Geyer, G. Helms, A. MacKay, K. Miller, S. Mohammadi, H. Möller, N. Weiskopf The Lectures on Magnetic Resonance programme will be applied for accreditation by the European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP). A certificate of attendance of the entire course will be available online for the participants. _ESMRMB Office: _Neutorgasse 9, AT-1010 Vienna, www.esmrmb.org <http://www.esmrmb.org/>,office(a)esmrmb.org

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PhDs,postdocs and other positions
by Gary Green 11 Apr '16

11 Apr '16

PhD candidate in Neuroeconomics, Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam The Amsterdam School of Economics has a vacancy for a fully-funded PhD candidate in the field of Neuroeconomics (vacancy number 16-140). We seek outstanding and highly motivated applicants with a strong interest in Neuroeconomics for a project investigating the influences of emotions on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying economic and social decision-making. Candidates with a research background in Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience, Behavioral Economics, Psychology or related fields are encouraged to apply. Prior experience with fMRI, Matlab or R, and strong computational skills would be valuable. The PhD candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team studying the impact of emotions on economic and social decision-making, with a special focus on understanding the neural mechanisms of emotional influences on choice using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). The Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE) is among the top economics research institutes in Europe. Access to state of the art research facilities will be provided via CREED, which houses two experimental economics laboratories and the Spinoza Centre for Neuroimaging, which houses state of the art neuroimaging facilities, including research-dedicated 3T and 7T MRI scanners. More information about the position and how to apply can be obtained via this link http://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/vacancies/item/16-140… or by contacting Jan Engelmann (j.b.engelmann(a)uva.nl) =====================================0 Seeking applicants for a full-time technical research assistant position, starting June 2016, to assist in studies of higher cognition in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. The position involves working closely with Dr. Marjorie Solomon at the UC Davis MIND Institute. Main responsibilities will be maintenance of lab fMRI scripts and analysis, fMRI scanning, library research and data analysis, assistance with grant and manuscript preparation, and project management. The scope of responsibilities is broad and may also include subject recruitment, subject assessment using neuropsychological and cognitive neuroscience methods, protocol scoring for assessment sessions, and supervision of undergraduate volunteers as required. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or engineering are encouraged to apply. Strong technical skills required. Previous experience in neuroimaging and programming as well as familiarity with Matlab and SPM preferred. This is an ideal position for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in cognitive neuroscience or a clinical discipline drawing upon this area of basic science. We are looking for a one- to two-year commitment. We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits, including reduced tuition for courses at UC Davis. Submit application by email to Marie Krug (mkkrug(a)ucdavis.edu) and include (1) a cover letter, (2) CV including GPA, (3) list of relevant coursework or unofficial transcript, and (4) references. Marie K. Krug, Ph.D. Assistant Project Scientist UC Davis MIND Institute 2825 50th Street Sacramento, CA 95817 Tel: 916-703-0347 ==================================== Postdoctoral Research Position “Translational multimodality imaging in the understanding and diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury and its link with Dementia” We are inviting applications for a position in the Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory at the Queensland Brain Institute (Dr. Fatima Nasrallah) in Queensland, Australia. The successful applicant will perform research on traumatic brain injury in human patients with the opportunity to translate findings between the bench and bedside. The Queensland Brain Institute and Center for Advanced Imaging at the University of Queensland offers a unique research environment with a 7T whole body MRI system, a 1.5 and 3T MR systems (soon-to be upgraded to a Prisma), whole body PET and CT human scanners. The institute is also furbished with a state of the art 9.4T Bruker MRI scanner for rodent imaging equipped with a cryoprobe and a unique MR-PET preclinical scanner. The infrastructure is well available for translating findings between the bench and bedside. Eligible candidates are required to hold a doctorate degree in disciplines such as neuroscience, engineering, physics or related fields and should be able to demonstrate an outstanding academic record with expert knowledge in MRI and MRI data processing. The starting date is flexible. The duration of the contract is three years. To apply please include all documents in one PDF-file in the following order: (i) A brief letter describing your personal qualifications and future research interests, (ii) your CV, (iii) contact information for two references, (iv) copies of up to three of your publications. Applications or any enquiries can be sent via email to f.nasrallah(a)uq.edu.au or through the UQ website. Applications will be considered till the position is filled. ============================= 2 three-year positions as Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Norwegian Centre for Mental Disorders Research, University of Oslo are currently available. http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1599437/65775?iso=no NORMENT is a Norwegian Centre of Excellence, and coordinates a translational multicenter study involving all University hospitals in Oslo and several groups at the Universities of Oslo and Bergen. The main aims are to disentangle the mechanisms of severe mental illness. NORMENT Multimodal Imaging group includes eight postdoctoral fellows and several PhD and graduate students, and is directly involved in various international collaborations. * Job description The postdoctoral fellows will play a central role in the analysis and dissemination of a large imaging genetics database, in particular focusing on methods for integrating multimodal imaging (sMRI, ASL, DTI, fMRI) and genetic data. * Qualifications The ideal candidate is ambitious and highly motivated for pursuing a career in science, hold a PhD in psychology, neuroimaging, computational or cognitive neuroscience, biomedical engineering, biostatistics, or equivalent, have a strong background and interest in neuroscience, genetics, and an excellent publication record. Experience with MRI analysis tools including Freesurfer and FSL, and expertise in brain network and connectivity analysis, or multivariate pattern recognition or machine learning techniques is an advantage. * Applying for the positions The application is to be submitted electronically and must include application letter, CV, copies of educational certificates and letters of recommendation, list of publications, up to five published papers that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee, references. Yearly salary: NOK 483 700-560 700, depending on qualifications and experience. Application deadline: April 21 2016. For any informal enquiries, please contact Lars T. Westlye (l.t.westlye(a)psykologi.uio.no). http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1599437/65775?iso=no ---- Lars T. Westlye, PhD Senior Researcher, Head of Multimodal Imaging Group NORMENT CoE, KG Jebsen Centre for Psychosis Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway Associate Professor II, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo Email: l.t.westlye(a)psykologi.uio.no | Phone: +47 971 63 221 ========================== We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate to work on a project on the mechanism underlying action selection in the face of social threat, funded by the Medical Research Foundation (FRM) The postdoctoral position is available at the Lab of Cognitive Neuroscience in the Social Cognition group. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Julie Grèzes, Ph.D. For information on the group visit: http://www.iec-lnc.ens.fr/social-cognition-group/ The overall aim of the project is to investigate the relationship between attention and action selection processes in response to social threat, and the impact of anxiety on such link. In brief, anxiety is both an adaptive response when manifest in moderation and an impairing condition at exceeding levels. The standard view of anxiety emphasizes that it leads to a hypervigilance to threat. The present project builds on a novel finding obtained in our team demonstrating that non-clinical anxiety does not merely lead to increased attention to threat, but rather shifts the neural coding of threat to motor circuits (El Zein et al. 2015 Elife). The project aims to investigate the behavioral consequences of such threat-related motor coding and to address whether the maladaptive inhibitory function of anxiety observed during attention selection generalizes to action selection. A comprehensive view of the impact of adaptive anxiety on attention and action selection processes in response to threat will be obtained by combining behavioral with physiological (movement kinematics, pupillometry) and neural measures (EEG under fMRI, MEG). What we expect from you · A PhD degree or equivalent in a field related to cognitive neuroscience (experimental psychology, cognitive science, electrophysiology), · Solid background on either social cognitive/emotion neuroscience or attention/action neuroscience, · Strong experience with experimental work and analyses of EEG and/or MEG data, · Expertise in Matlab and in statistics, · Evidence of published peer-reviewed research, · Excellent skills in written and spoken English, · Strong motivation. Terms and conditions for this position: Position available from 1 October 2016 for 2 years (possible extension to 3 years) Range of monthly salary 2200 – 2800€; More information about this vacancy? Please contact Prof. Julie Grèzes, Principal Investigator E-mail: julie.grezes(a)ens.fr Are you interested? Please e-mail your application to julie.grezes(a)ens.fr, which should include (and be limited to) the following attachments: · Short (one page) application letter · Your CV, incl. a list of publications (3 pages max.) and the names and contact details of two scientists who can provide references · One-page summary of your research · Up to 5 reprints (also in pdf format). -- Julie Grèzes, Ph.D. Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives - INSERM U960 Département d'Études Cognitives, École Normale Supérieure, 29 rue d'Ulm, 1er étage, 75005 Paris, France Phone: +33 1 44 32 26 76, Fax: +33 1 44 32 26 42 E-mail: julie.grezes(a)ens.fr http://iec-lnc.ens.fr/social-cognition-group/ ================================== The Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Centre (BBRC) welcomes applications for a full-time research position to develop deep learning methods to predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and its preclinical stage based on neuroimaging and other wet biomarkers, as part of its clinical research program. The full job description can be found here: https://fpmaragall.org/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/07/BBRC_Researche… Qualifications: - PhD in Neuroscience, Medicine, Computer Science, Bioengineering or related disciplines (It is mandatory for the candidates to hold a PhD) - Proven experience in modelling and/or deep learning is required. - Strong understanding of the biological basis of AD and the course of AD biomarkers is needed. - Experience in neuroimaging and/or genetic data analysis would be positively considered. - Proven record of first authorship and co-authorship on scientific is required. Skills: - Experience working with large and multidisciplinary data sets is required. - Database manipulation skills, with strong attention to detail. - Proven ability to lead and orientate a team of computer scientists - Interest in joining a non-profit organization with a mission of high social impact. - Strong interpersonal skills (empathic and focused team-worker). - Ability to think independently and work collaboratively. Benefits: - Starting date: Second quarter 2016. - The research position is scheduled initially for two years (open to renewal). - Salary will depend on experience. In order to apply: Please submit a single PDF file containing the following: 1) Cover letter describing research interests and relevant background; 2) CV with list of publications; 3) The names of three individuals who could provide reference letters. All files or inquiries should be submitted electronically to:cminguillon@fpmaragall.org Deadline for submitting applications: April 29th 2016. ============================== Postdoctoral Position in Functional MRI University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles We would like to invite applications from bright researchers for one year Postdoctoral Fellow position starting from June, 2016 (or as soon as possible), with the possibility for two more years’ extension, based on satisfactory performance. Project details Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become a common non-invasive procedure to examine task-specific brain activity and to quantify functional connectivity at resting stage. The primary goal of this project is to develop, optimize existing tools in the lab, and apply them to model whole-brain functional connectivity, based on resting stage fMRI data, and examine brain fMRI signal responses to autonomic and other challenges using data collected from patients with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea. Qualifications A PhD in mathematics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, neuroscience, or related field with background and research experience in functional MRI-related research in humans, especially in functional MRI data processing and MATLAB-based programming, reflected as data based publications, is required. Experience in MRI data acquisition and study design is also desirable. Excellent communication skills in English are essential. Environment Our lab is part of neuroscience community at UCLA, the largest neuroscience community in the nation, host a large number of neuroscientists (>500), who provide a resource for neuroanatomic, neuropathologic, neurophysiologic, neuropsychologic, and analytic support. The laboratory is immediately adjacent to the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center, which provides a significant resource in neuroimaging faculty (>28 faculty, both basic and clinical), software, and analytic support, and there are ample of opportunities to interact those scientists. Our lab uses a 3.0-Tesla (Siemens, Prisma) MRI scanner, located in the proximal Department of Radiology Research Laboratory, a unit devoted to research studies with on-site Ph.D.-level Siemens engineers. Appointment Terms and Salary The initial appointment would be for one year, with possibility for two more years’ extension, based on satisfactory performance. Salary and benefits would be based on UCLA norms with research experience. Application Procedure and Deadline UCLA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (http://www.mednet.ucla.edu/), and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To be considered for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Rajesh Kumar, PhD Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu Rajesh Kumar, PhD Associate Professor Departments of Anesthesiology, Radiological Sciences, and Bioengineering David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095-1763, USA Tel: 310-206-1679, 310-206-1699, 310-206-6133 (office) Tel: 310-825-1808 (Lab) Fax: 310-825-2236 Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu =============================== Dear All, Just a reminder that the deadline for this job is approaching: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?owner=5041416&ownertype=fair… Please contact Hugo Spiers if you're interested. Best, Will. ====================== Postdoctoral Clinical Research Position “Human Neuroplasticity” We are inviting applications for a position in the Department of Neurology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Director Prof. Dr. Arno Villringer) in Leipzig, Germany. The successful applicant will perform research on neural plasticity related to vascular risk factors (obesity, hypertension) or on stroke recovery (sensorimotor) in human subjects. The MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences offers a unique research environment with a 7T whole body MRI system, several 3T MR systems (including a soon-to be installed “Connectome Scanner”), a 306 channel MEG systems, EEG suites, optical imaging (fNIRS), and eye-tracking labs. We furthermore use and develop methods for neurostimulation and neuromodulation such as TDCS, TACS, TMS, transcranial ultrasound, and brain computer interfaces (BCI). In cooperation with our partner Clinic for Cognitive Neurology at University Hospital Leipzig, there are excellent opportunities for research studies with patients. Eligible candidates are required to hold a doctorate degree in disciplines such as medicine (focus on neurology, psychiatry), cognitive neuroscience, psychology, neurobiology, or related fields and should be able to demonstrate an outstanding academic record. The starting date is flexible. The duration of the contract is three years. Salary depends on experience and is based on regulations of Max Planck Society (following TVöD). To apply please include all documents in one PDF-file in the following order: (i) A brief letter describing your personal qualifications and future research interests, (ii) your CV, (iii) contact information for two references, (iv) copies of up to three of your publications. Applications should be sent via email to villringeroffice(a)cbs.mpg.de with cc to personal(a)cbs.mpg.de including the code number "PD02-16". The deadline for application is April 22, 2016, but we will consider applications until the position is filled. Contact for informal enquiries: Prof. Dr. Arno Villringer (villringer(a)cbs.mpg.de). For more information have a look at the website: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/departments/neurology. The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability. ==================== Group Leader Position “Computational Neurology” We are inviting applications for a Group Leader position in the Department of Neurology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany. The position is available for “computational” research projects in areas matching the research foci at the Department of Neurology on vascular risk factors (obesity, hypertension) and stroke recovery. The focus could be on computational modeling (e.g., modeling the effect of focal lesions on the neural connectome, neural models of blood pressure regulation, models of motor learning) or on cutting edge developments of new analysis techniques (e.g., multimodal imaging, combining neuroimaging and genetics, etc.) . The MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences offers a unique research environment with a 7T whole body MRI system, several 3T MR systems (including a soon-to be installed “Connectome Scanner”), a 306 channel MEG systems, EEG suites, optical imaging (fNIRS), and eye-tracking labs. We furthermore use and develop methods for neurostimulation and neuromodulation such as TDCS, TACS, TMS, transcranial ultrasound, and brain computer interfaces (BCI). In cooperation with our partner Clinic for Cognitive Neurology at University Hospital Leipzig, there are excellent opportunities for research studies with patients. Eligible candidates are required to hold a doctorate degree (computer science, neuroscience, neuroinformatics, medicine/neurology or similar), an outstanding research and publication record involving computational methods and leadership skills. The starting date is flexible. The duration of the contract is three years and can be prolonged to six years. Salary depends on qualifications and experience and is based on regulations of Max Planck Society (following TVöD). To apply please include all documents in one PDF-file in the following order: (i) A brief letter describing your personal qualifications and future research interests, (ii) your CV, (iii) contact information for two references, (iv) copies of up to five of your publications. Applications should be sent via email to villringeroffice(a)cbs.mpg.de with cc to personal(a)cbs.mpg.de including the code number "PD02-16". The deadline for application is April 22, 2016, but we will consider applications until the position is filled. Contact for informal enquiries: Prof. Dr. Arno Villringer (villringer(a)cbs.mpg.de). For more information have a look at the website: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/departments/neurology. The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability. ========================== The Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center is seeking a data manager/programmer to help maintain neuroimaging databases in support of multiple NIH funded projects. The Olin Center is a neuropsychiatric research center within Hartford Hospital’s Institute of Living campus. We house a 3T MRI, multiple EEG, TMS, and eye tracking systems, an internal database of nearly 13,000 MRI sessions, and a 400-core compute cluster. The primary responsibilities of the data manager will be to maintain internal and public imaging databases by performing the following tasks: remove personally identifiable information, perform uploads to NIH repositories, identify missing data, organize identifiers, support remote sites with data importing/uploading, and ensure data redundancy and backups. Additionally, the data manager may contribute to the development of the Neuroinformatics Database (http://github.com/gbook/nidb) using SQL, PHP, Perl, C++ and other programming languages for the purpose of making data management more efficient and robust. The data manager also will have the opportunity to participate in research projects and contribute to manuscripts. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, neuroscience, or psychology is required, Masters or higher is preferred. Candidate is expected to have experience in SQL programming and at least one programming language. Proficiency in multiple programming languages is highly desirable. Contact Greg Book at gregory.book(a)hhchealth.org

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PhDs, postdocs and tenured positions
by Gary Green 03 Apr '16

03 Apr '16

Dear colleagues, within a DFG-funded project, two PhD positions are available in Münster/Germany with regard to the EEG/MEG * *http://klinikum.uni-muenster.de/index.php?id=3290&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=5982&cHash=892e2d870c2e273cbc23923867a66c0b ====================== We are pleased to announce the opening of a call for 14 fellowships for our international PhD Program in Cognitive and Brain Sciences (CIMeC), commencing in November 2016 at the University of Trento, Italy. As you will see from the links below, the PhD call is open to several fields of cognitive neuroscience research. Interested candidates should feel free to contact the PIs that might have topics of interest to them. PhD areas outline: http://web.unitn.it/en/drcimec/37990/32nd-cycle-research-topics-2016-call PhD Application summary: http://web.unitn.it/en/drcimec/10141/application-summary-and-process PhD Application link: https://webapps.unitn.it/Apply/en/Web/Home/dott *PhD Application deadline: Tuesday May 10, 2016, at 4pm ECT* CIMeC: http://web.unitn.it/en/cimec Supplementary information about CIMEC's doctoral program: -CIMeC ranked 1^st in Italy for Quality of Research 2013 <http://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/1684/anvur-report-2013-trento-is-ranked-first…> -2014-2015 UNITrento ranks 1st in Italy in the rankings of THE - Times Higher Education <http://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/1636/rankings> -3-yr program: Nov. 1, 2016- Oct. 31, 2019 -Courses are given in English -14 positions, 100% funded -Salary: starting at €1.100/mo., tax-free -Winners receive a €2800 tax-free research/mobility budget -Winners are eligible for a €150/month residential contribution -Why choose UniTrento <http://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/1629/why-choose-unitrento> - FAQ: http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/10142/frequently-asked-questions - More information: phd.cimec(a)unitn.it <mailto:phd.cimec@unitn.it> -- Jorge Jovicich, Ph.D. MR Lab Head Center for Mind Brain Sciences University of Trento, Via delle Regole, 101 38100 Mattarello (TN) Italy Telephone: +39-0461-28 3064 Fax: +39-0461-28-3066 Email:jorge.jovicich@unitn.it MRI Methods Group:http://r.unitn.it/en/cimec/mri CIMEC:http://www.cimec.unitn.it/ ===================================== John Rothwell and I would like to invite expressions of interest from prospective PhD students for a project to map cortico-cereballar connectivity using brain stimulation and fMRI. Further details are available here: http://www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/sites/NeuroscienceLab/?page_id=192 Deadline: 15th April (but please respond as early as possible to discuss and shape an application in consultation with us). I'd be grateful if you could please forward this message to those who might be interested. Thanks and best wishes, Narender Narender Ramnani Professor of Neuroscience Fellow, Society of Biology Council Member, British Neuroscience Association Brain, Action and Cognition Laboratory Department of Psychology Royal Holloway, University of London Egham TW20 0EX, UK. Tel. 01784 443519 www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/sites/neurosciencelab <http://www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/sites/neurosciencelab> ========================= The Functional Neuroimaging lab at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (https://goo.gl/ArIFrd), Rovereto (Italy), invites applications for a PhD scholarship to investigate the dynamics of macroscale functional connectivity in transgenic mouse models of brain pathology. The lab is equipped with a state-of–the-art 7 Tesla MRI scanner for preclinical research, and is devoted to the use of advanced functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) methods in rodent models to understand how large scale functional activity and network dynamics originate, develop and govern behavioural states. The successful candidate will have a MSc in Neuroscience, Biotechnology Computer Science, physics, or equivalent. Proficiency in computer programming (Matlab) and biomedical image analysis is recommended. This three-year studentship aims to provide the student with a thorough training in conducting research at the interface of biomedical imaging, computational image analysis, and experimental neuroscience. The studentship is part of the international doctoral school in cognitive and brain sciences, in partnership with the University of Trento (http://web.unitn.it/en/cimec/). Final admission to the doctoral school entails a competitive selection process, as per the school regulations (http://web.unitn.it/en/drcimec) The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) is a private law Foundation, created with the objective of promoting Italy's technological development and higher education in science and technology. Research at IIT is interdisciplinary and addresses basic and applied science through the development of novel technical applications. The Functional Neuroimaging lab is located a the Center for Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences (CNCS) @UNITN in Rovereto, Italy (http://cncs.iit.it/), one of the research nodes set up by IIT. The CNCS is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to the investigation of the brain at multiple scales. Please send your application (full CV, two academic referees, copy of master degree thesis, statement of research interest) by email toalessandro.gozzi(a)iit.it no later than May 10th, 2016. Alessandro Gozzi, PhD Senior Scientist, Group Leader Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Center for Neuroscience and Cognitive Systems @ UNITN Corso Bettini 31, 38068 Rovereto, Italy Tel: +39 0464 808 701 alessandro.gozzi(a)iit.it ======================== Applications are invited for a funded PhD position in neurobiology. The candidate will work on formal models of human fear learning, and their neurobiological implementation. The methodical focus will be on computational neuroimaging (3T and 7T MRI, possibly TMS), and modelling of behaviour. The wider goal of the research group is to investigate conserved neural circuits that support survival behaviour in the face of threat, and to obtain a computational understanding of the algorithms they implement. The ultimate goal of this research programme is to improve our understanding of pathological emotions in psychiatric disorders (http://bachlab.org). The laboratory offers a friendly and collaborative research environment, close supervision, a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner and access to a 7T scanner, a fully equipped psychological/psychophysiological testing lab, and access to EEG facilities. We currently host 2 PhD students, 2 PostDocs, as well as support staff and students. Our offices, behavioural testing facilities, and 3T scanner, are located in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Switzerland (http://bachlab.org/contact). The position is funded by the University of Zurich for 3 years and paid according to university standards (47'000 - 50'000 CHF). The candidate will participate in the PhD programme of the Zurich Neuroscience Centre (admission via track II: neuroscience.uzh.ch). We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wishes to pursue a career in science, and has an interest in theoretical neuroscience as well as hands-on experimentation. Applicants should have MSc or equivalent in neuroscience, biology, biomedicine, computer science, physics, psychology, or a related science/engineering discipline. Prior experience is required in either cognitive neuroscience, theoretical neuroscience, or animal models of fear. Familiarity with fMRI, and Matlab or R, would be useful. Fluent English is mandatory, German is not required. Starting date is July 2016. Applications deadline is 15.4.2016, later applications are accepted until the position is filled (http://bachlab.org/opportunities for updates). Applicants should send, in one merged PDF, a cover letter including a statement of research interest, CV, publication list, relevant certificates (including MSc degree with grades), and the name and contact of at least two references to: jobs(a)bachlab.org More information on the lab:http://bachlab.org This ad can also be found at:http://bachlab.org/opportunities ========================= he Neuroelectromagnetic Oscillations (NEMO) Lab, directed by Sarang Dalal and recently relocated to Aarhus University (Denmark), is recruiting postdocs and PhD students for a large ERC-funded project. The ERC project will examine in detail how neural oscillations communicate information between the retina and cerebral cortex in humans, during presentation of various types of visual stimuli as well as during rest. This will involve several recording techniques, primarily magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroretinography (ERG), with some components involving scalp EEG, intracranial EEG in epilepsy patients, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our group is part of the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience at Aarhus University, which hosts lab facilities for these techniques, as well as MRI and PET. The working language of the research group and center is English. Qualified applicants will have a background in neuroimaging, systems/cognitive neuroscience, neural signal processing, retinal electrophysiology, or related fields. Start dates can be between summer 2016 and spring 2018, with an initial appointment of 2-3 years (postdoc) or 3 years (PhD student). Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. For more details, please get in touch with Sarang:sarang@cfin.au.dk . Please feel free to forward to anybody who might be interested! ============================ The Computational Clinical Science (CCS) Lab (u.osu.edu/ccsl) at Ohio State University directed by Dr. Woo-Young Ahn is looking for a highly motivated and organized person to serve as a full-time research assistant starting Summer/Fall 2016. Using neuroimaging, computational modeling, and machine learning techniques, the CCS Lab seeks to develop cost-effective markers of psychiatric disorders, especially addictive disorders, which can be readily translated into clinical practice. This position is deal for graduating seniors or recent college graduates who want to have research experience before going to a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology, decision neuroscience, or related fields. Responsibilities include: * Schedules and screens/interviews human volunteers for participation in experiments * Conducts behavioral and/or neuroimaging experiments * Maintains participant database / sets-up and operates laboratory equipment * Manages human subject protocols * Analyzes or assists in analyzing data. * Assists in the preparation of manuscripts for publication as co-author * Supervises undergraduate students in lab This position is available for a period of one year with the possibility of extension for an additional year. To apply for this position, please email Dr. Ahn (ahn.280(a)osu.edu) for any questions and apply online:https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/69174. Thank you! Best, Young Woo-Young Ahn Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Affiliated Faculty, Translational Data Analytics Ohio State University 1835 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43210-1222 Email:ahn.280@osu.edu Office: (614) 247-7670 Lab: u.osu.edu/ccsl Personal:www.ahnlab.org ============================= We have two post-doc position available here at FMRIB, University of Oxford. One to work with our UK7T partners on developing sequences and protocols for neuroimaging studies at 7T and one to provide MR physics support on for our range of neuroscience projects across all our scanners. I'd be grateful if you could circulate this to anyone in your lab that may be interested. Thanks! karla Development Support Scientist FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford, UK Grade 7: £30,434 - £37,394 p.a. Postdoctoral Researcher - UK7T Project FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford, UK Grade 7: £30,434 - £37,394 p.a. We have two exciting posts post-doctoral appointments available within Oxford’s strong MR Physics Group at the FMRIB Centre, starting in July 2016. Our Development Support Scientist will be central to the translation of cutting-edge MRI physics techniques to basic and clinical neuroscience. The post-holder will implement and improve upon recent advances in MRI pulse sequences and image reconstruction; optimise scanning protocols for general use and specialist needs; and consolidate novel hardware capabilities for use in the neuroscience setting. The focus of this post will be on FMRIB’s state-of-the-art 7-tesla Siemens MRI scanner, which incorporates parallel transmission and real-time shimming capabilities. There would also be opportunities to teach on FMRIB’s Graduate Training Program in neuroimaging. For this post a higher grade may be available for applicants with significant relevant experience - please speak to us before applying. As part of the recently established UK7T network, we are also looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Assistant. In collaboration with colleagues at four other UK7T sites (Cambridge, Cardiff, Nottingham and Glasgow), you will establish sequences and protocols that are optimised for neuroimaging studies at 7T and can be replicated across the network. You will also help establish standards and mechanisms for data sharing, and develop protocols for maximum image homogeneity and minimum power deposition using parallel transmission. The posts would be suited to someone with a PhD in physics or engineering. The ideal candidate would have experience with sequence development on high-field scanners (ideally the Siemens platform) and be comfortable communicating to scientists from a range of backgrounds. You should demonstrate knowledge of image reconstruction for MRI and have programming experience in C++, Matlab and Unix scripting. You must be able to manage own academic research and associated activities. Expertise in neuroimaging, particularly functional or diffusion imaging or spectroscopy would be advantageous. For further information, please contact: stuart.clare(a)ndcn.ox.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Monday 11th April 2016. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria visit www.ox.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.ox.ac.uk/jobs> and enter the vacancy ID 122458 or 122626. Karla L. Miller, Professor of Biomedical Engineering Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow Oxford Centre for Functional MRI of the Brain (FMRIB) John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK tel +44 (0) 1865 222551 http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/karla-miller ============================ The Grossman Lab at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to a range of research projects investigating the neurobiology of language. Applicants should have completed a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or an equivalent field, and have proven technical ability in image analysis and a demonstrated publication record. This position is funded in part through a collaborative grant looking at aging and speech comprehension with Jonathan Peelle (Washington University in Saint Louis) and Art Wingfield (Brandeis University). We are interested in the neurobiologic basis of the interaction of acoustic challenges (such as background noise or hearing loss) and linguistic factors (such as syntactic complexity or semantic predictability). The University of Pennsylvania is a leading center in human brain imaging, with access to advanced MRI and PET imaging. The lab studies language and cognitive processing in healthy adults, normal aging, and neurodegenerative disease using converging evidence from multiple methods. There may also be opportunity for outstanding candidates to develop new projects and obtain competitive funding based on their own research interests, in alignment with the goals and interests of the lab. Philadelphia is an outstanding city with extraordinary cultural resources. Primary responsibilities in this position include the analysis, interpretation, and writing up of functional and structural MRI data relating to the neural systems supporting speech processing in young and older adults. Previous experience in all of these areas is helpful, and the successful candidate will benefit from demonstrated independence in conducting analyses and interpreting results. Thus essential skills are motivation, critical thinking, and a strong record of scientific communication (papers, posters, and talks). Background knowledge in speech or aging, fMRI data analysis, experience with scripting languages (such as Matlab), and familiarity with behavioral statistical analyses (e.g., in R) are highly desirable. The anticipated start date is August 2016. Online link to this job ad for sharing: http://cl.ly/fZFY Informal inquiries can be directed to Murray Grossman (mgrossma(a)mail.med.upenn.edu <mailto:mgrossma@mail.med.upenn.edu>). ======================== Postdoctoral Positions in the Laboratory of Molecular Neuroimaging, UCLA The Laboratory of Molecular Neuroimaging (LMN) at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA is now accepting applications for qualified and motivated postdoctoral fellows to conduct mentored research in human neuroimaging of addiction and self-control. LMN has a vibrant research program focusing on stimulant and nicotine use disorders, applying multimodal imaging in studies that use molecular (e.g., dopamine receptor mapping using PET), functional (BOLD fMRI, perfusion MRI), and structural measures (sMRI, DTI). Postdoctoral fellows, based in LMN, will have the opportunity to interact with a well-established group of investigators within the laboratory and to participate in the UCLA T32 Training Program in the Translational Neuroscience of Drug Abuse. UCLA provides a rich academic experience through its Integrative Center for Addictions program, which hosts renowned addiction specialists from various national institutions. LMN is especially interested in trainees with experience in brain imaging (MRI or PET). INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1) interest in addiction research 2) technical experience in brain imaging (MRI or PET) data acquisition and analysis. Experience in both univariate and multivariate statistical analyses is preferred. 3) doctoral degree (MD or PhD in cognitive or affective neuroscience, cognitive science, experimental psychology, or related discipline) Salary will be commensurate with training level. UCLA is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Earliest start date is July 1, 2016. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications must include the following items in order to be considered: 1. Current curriculum vitae 2. Letter of intent 3. Two letters of recommendation Interested applicants should email William Chu (williamchu(a)mednet.ucla.edu) by May 1, 2016. More information about LMN: http://www.semel.ucla.edu/laboratory-molecular-neuroimaging UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior 740 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles CA, 90024 ================== The Neural Plasticity and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory (NPNL) of the University of Southern California, directed by Dr. Sook-Lei Liew, is now looking for*a Postdoctoral Fellow*. The laboratory is devoted to the study of neuroplasticity and motor learning in healthy individuals and individuals after stroke. The overall aim is to understand mechanisms of brain plasticity and to apply this knowledge to the development of novel interventions to enhance motor recovery after stroke. The laboratory utilizes neuroimaging (functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)), and behavioral and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electric stimulation (tES, including tDCS, tAS, and tRNS). A key portion of research also involves brain computer interfaces, using electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and virtual reality (VR). Research will also entail working with a number of community and clinical partners throughout Los Angeles, California. More information about the NPNL can be found athttp://npnl.usc.edu <http://npnl.usc.edu/>. ========================== Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Carolyn Parkinson in the Department of Psychology at UCLA beginning Fall or Winter 2016 (start date is flexible). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects that integrate neuroimaging, machine learning, social network analysis, and behavioral experimentation to investigate how the human brain represents and navigates the social world. He or she will also be encouraged to pursue independent research projects in social neuroscience and psychology. For more information on the lab's research, please visit our website (csnlab.org). The position is designed for a productive researcher with a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, computer science or a related field. Candidates with previous experience designing and analyzing fMRI experiments, and who have strong backgrounds in statistics and programming, are preferred. Candidates who have prior experience with machine learning, network analysis or computational modeling are particularly encouraged to apply. To apply, please email your application tocparkinson(a)ucla.edu. Applications should include a cover letter summarizing research interests and experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 3 references. Please include “postdoctoral fellowship” in the subject line of any correspondence. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position is fully funded at NIH salary levels and also includes dedicated funds for functional neuroimaging and other research expenses. Initial appointment is for one year with potential for renewal pending satisfactory performance and funding availability. Please note that the candidate must complete all requirements for his or her PhD before being hired. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct). ============================ Postdoctoral research associate positions are available at the Infant Brain Mapping Lab of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Our current focuses are to better understand the dynamic and critical early brain development in health and disease, via multimodal neuroimaging analysis. The successful candidate will support our efforts either in advancing neuroimaging analysis technologies or in neuroscience applications. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have extensive research experience in neuroimaging analysis (e.g., structural, diffusion or functional MRI) and demonstrated academic excellence, including publications in first-class journals and conferences. The candidate for Postdoctoral Research Associate should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields. Good command of programming tools including Matlab, C/C++, Linux, and scripting are necessary to carry out the research work in this group. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse group including neuroscientists, radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer scientists, and will build upon the group's extensive foundation on neuroimaging analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Gang Li (gang_li(a)med.unc.edu <mailto:gang_li@med.unc.edu>). ======================== I am looking for a post doc to come and work with me in Oxford for two years, based mainly in the Department of Experimental Psychology and partly at the FMRIB Centre. The job involves computational modelling and fMRI or MEG. My lab is interested in computational modelling of psychological constructs such as attention and learning, and we use behaviour, fMRI and MEG, mainly in humans. I'm looking for someone who is creative, thoughtful, numerate, knows Matlab, and is good at getting things done. You should be interested in behaviour and in the brain. My lab website is http://users.ox.ac.uk/~wadh1102/index.html <http://users.ox.ac.uk/%7Ewadh1102/index.html> but interested people should get in touch directly, jill.oreilly(a)psy.ox.ac.uk. Closing date is 8th April at 12 UK time. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please follow the links to Post Doctoral Research Associate in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience (O'Reilly lab) from http://www.psy.ox.ac.uk/about-us/job-opportunites/ ======================= The Brain Injury Research program in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our diverse group of basic and clinical research scientists studying mild traumatic brain injury. Under the co-direction of Timothy Meier, PhD and Michael McCrea, PhD, ABPP, the Fellow will be critically involved in a multi-disciplinary project studying the physiological mechanisms of traumatic brain injury and post-concussive recovery using advanced neuroimaging metrics, blood biomarkers, genetic testing, and clinical behavioral measures. The Fellow will also play a major role in the execution of a large, prospective clinical research study on the acute effects and recovery after mild traumatic brain injury in civilians and sport-related concussion in athletes. More information on the MCW Brain Injury Research Program can be found athttps://neurosurgery.mcw.edu/research/brain-injury-research-program/ The Fellowship period is for 2‐3 years. Candidates should have (1) PhD in neuroscience, neuropsychology, clinical psychology or a field related to the neurosciences, sports medicine or trauma, (2) strong background in advanced neuroimaging methods (fMRI, DTI, etc), (3) demonstrated competency in human subjects research design and methods, and (3) a strong skill set in computerized data base management, information technology applications, and statistical analysis. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, 2 sample publications or writing samples, and 3 letters of recommendation to Timothy Meier, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, email:tmeier@mcw.edu ========================== *EEG imaging of time-dependent brain networks using hybrid dynamical models* Applications are invited for a Researcher to work as part of a team working on a new dynamical model of brain connectivity using EEG/MEG. You will be involved in developing the mathematical framework of the new model, implement it in Matlab/Python, test it in simulations and validate it using real data. You will also be involved in setting up and collecting the validation data. The successful applicant will have a PhD, or be near to completing a PhD, in physics, mathematics, engineering or computational neuroscience, with demonstrable mathematical analysis skills and programming in Matlab/Python. Candidates must have evidence of a publication record, and a proven ability to communicate their work in a multidisciplinary environment. Experience in working with and of dynamic programming, Probabilistic (Bayesian) modelling of stochastic dynamical systems, time series analysis/models (modelling/inference of sequential data), dynamical inverse problems, Bayesian Networks would be an advantage. The post is fixed-term and funded for 3 years by the Chilean National Council for Scientific and Technological Research, and will be based at the School of Biomedical Engineering, the University of Valparaiso, Chile. The researcher will be expected to travel between Chile and the UK. To apply (send CV; publication list and cover letter)and for informal enquiries please contact: Professor Wael El-Deredy (Wael.El-Deredy(a)manchester.ac.uk <mailto:Wael.El-Deredy@macnhester.ac.uk>; Wael.El-Deredy(a)UV.CL <mailto:Wael.El-Deredy@UV.CL>) or Dr Nelson Trujillo-Barreto (Nelson.Trujillo-Barreto(a)manchester.ac.uk <mailto:Nelson.Trujillo-Barreto@manchester.ac.uk>). =============================== A research assistant/postdoctoral position in fMRI (initially for 2 years) is available at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center/University of Minnesota. Responsibilities will include acquiring and analyzing fMRI data in projects investigating the role of the cerebellum in sensory and cognitive processing. Candidates with background in neuroscience, psychology, radiology or related disciplines are invited to apply. Pleasesend enquiries or c.v. to Dr. Khalaf Bushara , E-mail:busha001@umn.edu <mailto:busha001@umn.edu> On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Khalaf Bushara <busha001(a)umn.edu <mailto:busha001@umn.edu>> wrote: A research assistant/postdoctoral position in fMRI (initially for 2 years) is available at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center/University of Minnesota. Responsibilities will include acquiring and analyzing fMRI data in projects investigating the role of the cerebellum in sensory and cognitive processing. Candidates with background in neuroscience, psychology, radiology or related disciplines are invited to apply. Pleasesend enquiries or c.v. to Dr. Khalaf Bushara , E-mail:busha001@umn.edu <mailto:busha001@umn.edu> ======================= A postdoctoral research associate position is available at the Infant Brain Mapping Lab of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill). Our current focuses are to better understand the dynamic and critical early brain development in both health and disease, via multimodal neuroimaging analysis. The successful candidate will support our efforts either in advancing neuroimaging analysis technologies or in neuroscience applications. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have extensive research experience in neuroimaging analysis (e.g., structural, diffusion or functional MRI) and demonstrated academic excellence, including publications in first-class journals and conferences. The candidate should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields. Good command of programming tools including Matlab, C/C++, Linux, and scripting are necessary to carry out the research work in this group. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse group including neuroscientists, radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer scientists, and will build upon the group's extensive foundation on neuroimaging analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Gang Li (gang_li(a)med.unc.edu <mailto:gang_li@med.unc.edu>). For more information, please visit: http://www.unc.edu/~gangl/contact.html <http://www.unc.edu/%7Egangl/contact.html>. ====================== Post-Doctoral Positions Available --------------------------------- We are a new lab, headed by Jerry Chen, opening our doors in 2016 in the Department of Biology at Boston University SUMMARY: A longstanding goal in neuroscience is to achieve a complete understanding of the central nervous system, from the brain as a whole all the way down to individual neurons and synapses. A fundamental challenge in achieving this goal is bridging knowledge gaps impeded by the difficulty in integrating experimental measurements across different scales. Our lab studies the relationship between local circuits and long-range networks in the mammalian neocortex. We take an integrative approach by combining large-scale in vivo imaging technology with molecular and genetic tools in the awake-behaving animal. RESEARCH PROJECTS: Principles of Long-Range Cortical Communication. We are investigating how behavior-relevant information is processed both locally and globally throughout the neocortex. Using the mouse tactile whisker sensorimotor system as a model for studying long-range cortical communication during sensory processing and decision making, we seek to understand the following questions: - What are the circuits underlying long-range cortical communication? - What are the physiological mechanisms that subserve such operations? - What roles do these processes serve during behavior? Long-Range Cortical Circuits During Development. We are investigating how genes and development define the organization and function of long-range cortical circuits. Gaining a handle on how these circuits form will help us understand the role they serve during behavior. Technologies for Large-Scale Imaging of Neuronal Populations. We recently developed a multi-area two-photon microscope that enables simultaneous functional imaging with cellular resolution across cortical areas. We seek to expand on such methods to enable comprehensive monitoring of neuronal activity across the entire cortex. QUALIFICATIONS: We are seeking highly creative individuals who are interested in pursuing independent projects core to the lab's research interest. A first author publication (submitted or published) is a prerequisite for consideration. While experience with in vivo imaging and rodent behavior and a quantitative background is desired, we are also interested in individuals with a broad range of expertise within and outside of neuroscience. You can even be a mathematician, physicist, engineer, computer scientist, molecular biologist, artist, or musician. Some examples of potential good fits include: - Neurophysiologists with previous experience working with non-human primates interested in addressing similar questions in rodents. - Developmental neurobiologists interested in studying how circuit formation guides circuit function and behavior. - Computational neuroscientists interested in testing theoretical models using experimental data acquired in the lab. - Molecular biologists interested in utilizing molecular and genetic tools for addressing systems-level questions. - Optical engineers interested in developing and applying novel technologies for large-scale recording and stimulation of neuronal populations. For more information, go to www.chen-lab.org. If you are interested in applying, please submit a CV along with 3 references to: jerry(a)chen-lab.org. =========================== From Bihong Beth Chen<BeChen(a)coh.org>: Looking for a post-doc or a research associate with expertise in SPM to do data analysis of brain functional MRI scans for my clinical trials in Los Angeles, CA. The duration of the job is flexible from 6 months to a year and will be paid at post-doc level (about $50,000 per year). Please email your CV toBechen(a)coh.org =========================== Postdoctoral position available at IBM T J Watson Research Center. For details please see_https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=260…. If interested, please contact daspa(a)us.ibm.com. ------ Payel Das, Ph.D. Research Staff Scientist Neuroeducation Lead, Learning Sciences and Cognitive Computing Department IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Ph:914-945-2373 Webpage:https://researcher.ibm.com/researcher/view.php?person=us-daspa ======================= ======================== University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences Research Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Ref: 012699 Grade 8/9: £41,255 - £47,801 / £49,230 - £55,389 per annum Applications are invited for a faculty position in Cognitive Neuroimaging from individuals with an outstanding research record. The post is designed to complement existing research strengths in the Institute for Neuroscience and Psychology especially in the context of high-field MRI applications. MRI facilities available for research include Siemens 3T Tim-Trio (at the CCNi), Siemens 3T Prisma, and Siemens 7T Terra (by the start of 2017). The Post-holder will provide research leadership in the area of functional Brain Imaging whilst contributing to high quality teaching. The Post-holder will be expected to raise external funds to support their research programme, to attract postdoctoral research staff and PhD students, and to contribute to research-led teaching, especially via the development of specialised content for masters and postgraduate degrees. The research programme should align with the strategic objectives of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi) by contributing to the areas of computational, cognitive, clinical or developmental Neuroimaging especially in the context of high-field MRI applications (7T-Magnetom Terra, Siemens). Candidates for this post will have an exceptional international research profile, including a track record of high impact publications and substantial research funding in the area of brain imaging. Informal enquiries may be made to Philippe Schyns (Director of Institute, +44 141 330 4937,Philippe.Schyns(a)glasgow.ac.uk) or Joachim Gross (Acting Director of CCNi, +44 141 330 3947,Joachim.Gross(a)glasgow.ac.uk), or Lars Muckli (director of fMRI, +44 141 330 6237Lars.Muckli(a)glasgow.ac.uk) Apply online at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs Closing date: 17 April 2016 The University has recently been awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award The University is committed to equality of opportunity in employment. The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401. =================

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phds, jobs etc
by Gary Green 20 Mar '16

20 Mar '16

*Ph.D. Position in Decision Neuroscience at University of Basel* The Center for Decision Neuroscience (Department of Psychology, University of Basel, Switzerland) is seeking applicants for a 3-year Ph.D. position. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to work towards their Ph.D. in Psychology. At the Center for Decision Neuroscience, we study the cognitive and neural basis of value-based decision making and reward-based learning processes. Our research methods comprise cognitive modeling of behavior, neuroimaging tools such as fMRI or EEG, and eye-tracking. The ideal candidate would have an M.Sc. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or a related field and should be interested in cognitive neuroscience and quantitative research methods. Prior experience with the analysis of fMRI/EEG data and/or with cognitive modeling is desirable. Applicants will also be part of the Graduate School on Social, Economic, and Decision Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and an English-speaking environment at the University of Basel. The salary will be about 47,000 Swiss Francs (approx. 48,000 USD or 43,000 EUR) per year. Additional resources to fund experiments and conference travels are available. Review of applications will start on the 17^th of April and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications (consisting of a short cover letter describing your motivation, CV, certificates and transcripts, and up to three letters of recommendation) to sebastian.gluth(a)unibas.ch <mailto:sebastian.gluth@unibas.ch>. The recently established Center for Decision Neuroscience is directed by Prof. Dr. Sebastian Gluth. We have access to a research-dedicated 3-Tesla MR scanner, a 64-channel EEG-system, and facilities for behavioral, eye-tracking, and psychophysiological measures. The lab is part of the growing Department of Psychology at the University of Basel, one of the leading research universities in Europe. Basel is situated at the river Rhine right at the border to France and Germany. It’s a great place to live and work. Quality of life, health care, and public transportation meet the highest international standards. Please do not hesitate to send me an email for further inquiries. Looking forward to your application! Sebastian Gluth Prof. Dr. Sebastian Gluth Department of Psychology University of Basel Missionsstrasse 62a 4055 Basel, Switzerland +41-61-2670606 sebastian.gluth(a)unibas.ch <mailto:sebastian.gluth@unibas.ch> ======================== Funded 3-year PhD in computational neuroimaging at University of Zurich, starting 07/2016 Applications are invited for a funded PhD position in neurobiology. The candidate will work on formal models of human fear learning, and their neurobiological implementation. The methodical focus will be on computational neuroimaging (3T and 7T MRI, possibly TMS), and modelling of behaviour. The wider goal of the research group is to investigate conserved neural circuits that support survival behaviour in the face of threat, and to obtain a computational understanding of the algorithms they implement. The ultimate goal of this research programme is to improve our understanding of pathological emotions in psychiatric disorders (http://bachlab.org). The laboratory offers a friendly and collaborative research environment, close supervision, a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner and access to a 7T scanner, a fully equipped psychological/psychophysiological testing lab, and access to EEG facilities. We currently host 2 PhD students, 2 PostDocs, as well as support staff and students. Our offices, behavioural testing faci The university of Exeter, UK, is advertising 10 new academic positions (lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor, professor) in data analytics. See link below for more information. Could be a good opportunity for someone with an imaging background. Feel free to email me if you’d like to chat informally about this c.m.dodds(a)exeter.ac.uk https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACAN… lities, and 3T scanner, are located in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Switzerland (http://bachlab.org/contact). The position is funded by the University of Zurich for 3 years and paid according to university standards (47'000 - 50'000 CHF). The candidate will participate in the PhD programme of the Zurich Neuroscience Centre (admission via track II: neuroscience.uzh.ch). We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wishes to pursue a career in science, and has an interest in theoretical neuroscience as well as hands-on experimentation. Applicants should have MSc or equivalent in neuroscience, biology, biomedicine, computer science, physics, psychology, or a related science/engineering discipline. Prior experience is required in either cognitive neuroscience, theoretical neuroscience, or animal models of fear. Familiarity with fMRI, and Matlab or R, would be useful. Fluent English is mandatory, German is not required. Starting date is July 2016. Applications deadline is 15.4.2016, later applications are accepted until the position is filled (http://bachlab.org/opportunities for updates). Applicants should send, in one merged PDF, a cover letter including a statement of research interest, CV, publication list, relevant certificates (including MSc degree with grades), and the name and contact of at least two references to: jobs(a)bachlab.org More information on the lab:http://bachlab.org This ad can also be found at:http://bachlab.org/opportunities *============== Post doc position (neuroimaging of aging and neurodegeneration) in Chile-2016 * *Post doc position in Chile:* We are looking for a highly motivated PhD (neuroscience, biology, psychology, engineering, computer science, or similar) to work in *structural and functional imaging *(resting state and task-based connectivity using DTI/fMRI and graph metrics) of the *largest longitudinal study of aging and neurodegeneration* in Chile (new FONDAP Centre for Geroscience: http://goo.gl/8H5My3); for 1-2 years (beginning *immediately*, honoraria according the the national postdoc founding standards). *Applicants*should send as son as possible a CV to Agustin Ibáñez (agmabaib(a)gmail.com) <mailto:agmabaib@gmail.com%29>. ================== Postdoctoral fellow in clinical neuroimaging   Job Summary  The fellow will conduct human neuroimaging research on participants with preclinical and symptomatic genetic neurodegenerative disease. Current imaging techniques include voxel-based morphometry, DTI and functional MRI, with an emphasis on intrinsic functional connectivity network mapping (also referred to as “resting-state” fMRI). The ideal candidate will have an interest in genetics, frontal systems, neuroanatomy, fMRI methods/biomarker development, or a combination. Relationships between MRI metrics and disease biomarkers will be analyzed. The fellow will contribute to ongoing experiments and pursue self-directed projects within the lab’s area of investigation. Required Qualifications  Appropriate areas of doctoral training include but are not limited to neuroscience, bioengineering, applied mathematics, or computer science. Strong computational skills, including script writing or programming, are required. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Lee by sending a cover letter, CV, and at least 3 references tosuzee.lee(a)ucsf.edu ================================ Please see this link for a newly advertised postdoc in Hugo Spiers' group @ UCL: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?owner=5041416&ownertype=fair… Interested candidates can familiarize themselves with work in the lab at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spierslab or contact Dr Hugo Spiers (h.spiers(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:h.spiers@ucl.ac.uk>).========================= The university of Exeter, UK, is advertising 10 new academic positions (lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor, professor) in data analytics. See link below for more information. Could be a good opportunity for someone with an imaging background. Feel free to email me if you’d like to chat informally about this c.m.dodds(a)exeter.ac.uk https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACAN… ===================

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First glimpse of the York Prisma
by Gary Green 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

Dear Colleagues I thought you might like to see pictures of the new MRI magnet and the serial number plate showing that it is ours. I am also pleased to be able to say the building is ready for the roof to be completed. This will start next week and internal works then get under way. Gary

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scanning access/training
by Ross Devlin 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

Hi All, I apologise for the length of this email but there is a lot of information to convey. Changes in the staffing level and responsibilities within YNiC and the increased no. of groups with external funding have created a situation where certain users are now finding it difficult to access the MRI scanner. There are number of discrete components to this situation which, when we were relatively quiet and better staffed, were not generally problematical. The situation is now different and the combination of these components has now stalled certain aspects of our work here. There is, unfortunately, no magic bullet to the problem. However the following actions should go some way to resolving the immediate crisis we seem to have and put in place some the framework for ensuring we don't end up here again. Short term. This is where our biggest problem lies, we have a no. of projects which are internally funded and are therefore only able to book 1 week in advance. Some of these are near completion and it is therefore entirely unreasonable to expect these groups to train a level 1 and level 0 operator to allow them to scan out of hours. Solution: I have set aside 5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 9am - 10am). Only the following projects have been identified as qualifying for these time slots. P1285,P1259 and P1229. Bookings have to be made by telephone call to reception who will amend the booking slot to contain your project details. If you believe your project qualifies please email Tony Morland to make your case. Medium Term. In order for projects/groups to be able to perform their own scanning in unsupervised time they need to be able to access appropriate supervised training. The existing training programme for level 1 operators has certain inefficiencies, which if correctly addressed should allow us to 'accelerate' the training without compromising safety. Solution: Discrete training sessions will be set aside (3hours per week) for console training during which multiple trainees will be able to go through the process of safety screening, positioning, protocol set up and data acquisition multiple times to 'embed' the process more quickly (several done in quick succession is far more valuable than a larger no. done over a longer time period). It must be stressed these sessions are for training only, project data will not be acquired in 'training sessions'. Once this initial training exercise has been adequately completed. The project will then be allowed to book into 'ring fenced' training slots where project data can be acquired and for which they will be charged at the appropriate rate. I have set aside a further 4 hours per week where booking is restricted to those groups that have been involved in the 'bulk' training sessions and which will cover off project specific set up etc. Only once the supervising level 2 operator is satisfied with the trainees competence will they be signed off as an operator. Long Term Hopefully once our current 'crisis' of availability is passed the need for the 'short term' proposal reservations will diminish if not disappear altogether. The requirement for an ongoing training programme will remain, however, the amount of time we need to commit to it will be depend upon nos of new projects and availalability of operators within labs. Proposal: All new projects whether PhD, externally funded internal or external will need to declare whether or not they have a trained operator available for the proposed duration of their study. Internally funded PhD projects will be required to identify their own operator or an appropriate individual to be trained as such. Appropriate 'initial bulk' training sessions and PhD training slots will be determined probably at the start of each term. Kind regards Ross

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PostDoc position: developing computational models of optogenetic stimulation in epilepsy patients
by Gary Green 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

from Marcus Kaiser in Newcastle ============= a 3-year PostDoc position for developing computational models of optogenetic stimulation in epilepsy patients is available within my lab as part of the CANDO project at Newcastle University. *** About CANDO *** CANDO (Controlling Abnormal Network Dynamics using Optogenetics, http://www.cando.ac.uk/) is a world-class, multi-site, cross-disciplinary project to develop a cortical implant for optogenetic neural control. The goal is to create a first-in-human trial in patients with focal epilepsy. This seven year, £10M Innovative Engineering for Health Award, funded by the Wellcome Trust <http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/> and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) <http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/> involves a team of over 30 neuroscientists, engineers and clinicians based at Newcastle University <http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/>, Imperial College London <http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/electricalengineering>, University College London <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medphys> and The Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust <http://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk/>. *** Available RA position *** As part of this project, the lab of Prof. Marcus Kaiser (http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/ ) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic research fellow with a PhD awarded, or a PhD thesis about to be submitted, in computational biology or related subjects. Objectives of this position are, first, to develop a detailed simulation of human brain activity at the local and global level of epilepsy patients. Second, the effect of stimulation on ongoing activity will be studied. Third, dynamical systems theory and extensive simulations will be used to find optimal stimulation approaches that can reach desired oscillation patterns with minimal stimulation. Simulations will be informed by invasive recordings and non-invasive brain connectivity measurements in human epilepsy patients. Good communication skills, very strong dynamics modelling skills, and a track record of previous peer-reviewed journal publications. You will have experience with modelling brain rhythms and dynamical systems. The position will include brief visits to our partners in the UK and abroad. *** Research Environment *** Neuroinformatics at Newcastle University in the UK covers a range of topics from electrophysiology to neuroimaging. We are among the pioneers in connectome analysis and the establishment of large-scale neuroscience data management and analysis platforms, e.g. through the £4m EPSRC-funded CARMEN project. Our strength is a close collaboration between computational, experimental, and clinical researchers. We currently have a team to 12 faculty members in the areas of Neuroinformatics and Neurotechnology which is growing to 15 members by the end of this year: http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk/ *** How to Apply *** To apply, follow the information at http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AUD320/research-assistant-associate-computational… The deadline is Thursday 7 April. For further information, contact Prof. Marcus Kaiser, Marcus.Kaiser(a)ncl.ac.uk <mailto:Marcus.Kaiser@ncl.ac.uk> Best, Marcus -- Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. @ConnectomeLab <https://twitter.com/ConnectomeLab> Professor of Neuroinformatics Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex Biosystems (ICOS) Research Group School of Computing Science Newcastle University Claremont Tower Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK Lab website: http://www.dynamic-connectome.org <http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/>/ Neuroinformatics@Newcastle: http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk/

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vacancies
by Gary Green 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

The Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London invites applications for four studentships funded by a strategic investment to enhance our neuroscience research capacity. The Department has an active and expanding postgraduate research community, is well-equipped for research, and is situated on a beautiful campus close to London. We were ranked 6th out of 82 UK Psychology Departments in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), with 93% of our research classified as world-leading or internationally excellent. Research in the department spans a breadth of topics across psychological sciences and neuroscience and is supported by excellent facilities. These include a research-designated functional neuroimaging unit (fMRI), EEG and TMS labs, a psychophysiology lab, a psycho-linguistics lab, eye-tracking, and a baby lab. Further information on our research environment can be found here. The four available studentships are funded by the College, and would suit applicants interested in developing expertise in cognitive neuroscience techniques, in particular structural and functional MRI, EEG, TMS and tDCS. Awards include a tax-free stipend in the region of £14,500 pa for three years, and cover tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. Overseas applicants are also welcome to apply but would be required to pay the overseas tuition fees. There may be opportunities to compete for scholarships to cover part of these fees. Applicants should hold, or be predicted to achieve, a first class undergraduate degree in Psychology, or related disciplines. An MSc in a psychology- or neuroscience-related subject is desirable but not essential. For further information, visit http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANE695/phd-studentships-in-psychology-and-cogniti… Kind regards, Angelika Lingnau Dr. Angelika Lingnau Reader in Human Neuroscience Department of Psychology Royal Holloway University of London Egham Hill Surrey TW20 0EX Tel. ++44-1784-443717 angelika.lingnau(a)rhul.ac.uk skype: angelika2232 ==================================== Fully-funded PhD position at Cardiff University, details below, application deadline 16 March: PhD studentship looking at brain networks underlying social interaction in the healthy population and individuals with Autism: Social interactions form an important part of our everyday lives and difficulties in this domain lead to severe impairments in everyday function. This PhD project will adopt novel approaches from social neuroscience to study the brain networks dedicated to processing specific social signals such as eye gaze during social interactions. A particular emphasis will be on how atypical activity in these networks contributes to developmental psychopathologies like Autism. The project will use both behavioural measures and neuroimaging techniques to explore these questions. The successful candidate will be part of a world-class research community in autism research/cognitive neuroscience and will have access to state-of-the-art neuroimaging research facilities, including eye-tracking technology, 3T and 7T MRI scanners, and EEG/MEG testing labs (see http://sites.cardiff.ac.uk/cubric/cubric-building/). For further information, please contact Dr Elisabeth von dem Hagen: vondemhagene(a)cardiff.ac.uk Award: The studentships will commence in October 2016, and will cover your tuition fees (at UK/EU level) as well as a maintenance grant. In 2015-16 the maintenance grant for full-time students was £14,057 per annum. As well as tuition fees and a maintenance grant, research costs will be covered and you will receive conference funding (£100 in Year 1, £600 in Years 2 and 3). Eligibility: Full awards (fees plus maintenance stipend) are open to UK Nationals and EU students as well as to non-EU students who have resided in the EU for more than 3 years. International students will typically be eligible for a UK/EU equivalent award only. School studentship funding is highly competitive. In view of the limited number of awards and the very high standard of applications received, successful applicants are likely to have a very good first degree (a First or Upper Second class BSc Honours or equivalent). Requirements: We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and innovative individual. You will have, or expect to gain, a first class/good upper second degree, or a distinction/merit at masters level, in psychology, biology, neuroscience, or engineering/computer science (with a keen interest in cognitive neuroscience). Research experience in neuroimaging, particularly fMRI/MRI analyses, as well as experience with eyetracking, is desirable but not essential. Equally, programming skills (e.g., familiarity with Matlab) are desirable but not essential as long as you have the enthusiasm and aptitude to learn. You will need to have good written and oral communication skills, and be able to work in a team. About Us We are based at the School of Psychology (http://psych.cf.ac.uk/), the Wales Autism Research Centre (http://sites.cardiff.ac.uk/warc/) and the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (http://sites.cardiff.ac.uk/cubric/). The School of Psychology at Cardiff is one of the largest and strongest in the UK. In the 2014 research excellence framework, Cardiff was one of the UK's top three universities for its world-leading research in psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience. The school was ranked 40th in the 2014 QS World University Rankings. The newly opened imaging centre is one of the largest and technologically most advanced in Europe. The School and the Imaging Centre have state-of-the art testing facilities, a world-class community of autism research and cognitive neuroscience researchers and a thriving postgraduate research group. Our labs have close collaborations with Clinicians at the Neurosciences & Mental Health Research Institute and the MRC Unit for Neuropsychiatric Genetics & Genomics, both based in Cardiff. The School of Psychology has an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff is a thriving city in very close proximity to the beautiful Welsh coast (http://www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/) and countryside (http://www.breconbeacons.org/). It has a two-hour rail link to London and easy access to airports at Cardiff and Bristol. Please consult the School's web pages for more information. How to apply: Please use our online application service at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/regis/general/applyonline/psychpgr.html and specify in the funding section that you wish to be considered for School funding. Application deadline: 16th March 2016 with decisions being made at the end of April 2016. Elisabeth von dem Hagen PhD School of Psychology Cardiff University Tower Building 70 Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT Tel +44 29 208 70151 ===================================University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences Research Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology Research Associate Ref: 012667 Salary: Grade 7, £33,574 – £37,768 per annum We are seeking to recruit two Research Associates to work in the Centre for Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (cSCAN) and the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi) within the Research Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology at the University of Glasgow. The post-holders will make leading contributions to the 5-year Wellcome-funded project entitled Brain Algorithmics: Reverse Engineering Dynamic Information Processing in Brain Networks from MEG Time Series. There will be a total of 3 Research Associate positions covering different aspects of the project. The aim of the project is to collect behavioural and brain data (primarily MEG and fMRI) from human observers who categorize faces and scenes from parametrically extracted information samples (i.e. pixel-based and multivariate developments of the Bubbles technique). Using information theoretic methods, we aim to first reconstruct the information subsuming categorisation behaviour. With similar methods, we will reconstruct the dynamic information processing networks that code and transfer behaviourally-relevant information between stimulus onset and categorization decisions. The postholders will conduct, manage and publish research and assist in managing and directing this complex and challenging project. The job requires expert knowledge in cognitive neuroimaging, including data collection and analyses. Informal enquires may be made to Prof Philippe G. Schyns (Philippe.Schyns(a)glasgow.ac.uk) For more information and to apply online please visit http://www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs Closing date: 31 March 2016 =========================================== Qualification type: PhD Location: London Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students Funding amount: £16,057 Hours: Full Time Placed on: 3rd March 2016 Closes: 14th April 2016 An invitation for apply for a PhD Studentship Bursary (3 years) Project area: A cognitive neuroscience, real time functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rtfMRI), study. Evaluating if attentional control in people with high trait anxiety can be enhanced through closed-loop training (CLT) using rtfMRI. The Bursary: Funding is available for UK/EU and International* students at Home/EU rates for three years full-time study (or part-time equivalent for five years). The Bursary includes tuition fee waiver at £4,052 and stipend at £16,057 for 2015/16).* Project Supervisors: Prof. Paul Allen, Director, Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuro-Imaging (CNNI) Lab, Department of Psychology: http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/staff/Paul-Allen/ Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Allen via Paul.Allen(a)roehampton.ac.uk Professor Michael Eysenck, Dept of Psychology Project area: Difficulty concentrating is symptomatic of anxiety because attention is often compromised by biases to negative information. A relatively new brain-imaging technique called closed loop training (CLT) could be used to enhance attentional control and diminish bias to negative information. CLT using real-time functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging neurofeedback, provides a way of monitoring cognitive and underlying neural states, and allows the real-time and continuous adaption of these states to optimise performance. The technique involves simultaneously measuring and analysing the signal derived from an fMRI experiment that utilises attentional control, and feeding it back to the participant in real time. This study aims to: a) Examine whether participants with high levels of trait anxiety can use CLT to self-regulate or adjust their cognitive strategy and alter their neural response in real time. b) Evaluate if specific executive operations crucial for attentional control (set shifting and inhibition) can be regulated by CLT. The successful candidate will Develop, manage and complete the research project (participant recruitment and fMRI data collection). Participate in research and training activities. Write their PhD thesis including papers for publication in peer reviewed journals. Participate in relevant meetings/ seminars. Disseminate their research in the scientific community and non-scientific community, by outreach and public engagement. Additional responsibilities will include: Teaching Assistant duties on the research methods programme across the curriculum, providing up to 6 hours per week and for up to 20 weeks of the year. Research students are not permitted to carry out more than 6 hours work outside their studies ‘(including the 6 hours assistance with teaching) for 45 weeks per year. Eligibility, Qualifications and how to apply: In order to be eligible, applicants should hold a first class or upper second class honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification) and a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a related subject (psychology/cognitive neuroscience). A strong cognitive neuroscience background and experience in MRI research and data analysis are desirable but not essential. The successful candidate should be available to start on 1 October 2016. To apply, please email the following to pgresearch(a)roehampton.ac.uk A copy of your CV including copies of your academic qualifications. Contact details of two academic referees. A cover letter stating the reasons you are applying for this studentship and outlining your expertise and relevant skills. Completed Application Form for PhD Study (RDB1b) downloadable at http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Courses/Graduate-School/Funding/ The closing date for completed applications is: 14 April 2016 Interviews will be held on: 5 May 2016 http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Working-at-Roehampton *International recipients of this studentship will only be covered to Home/EU rates, and be expected to make up the difference between Home/EU and International tuition fee rates. APPLY USING LINK BELOW http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AND527/phd-studentship-a-cognitive-neuroscience-r… ================================================= We are hiring one full-time research specialist with a preferred background in neuroimaging and coding. This position is ideal for someone who may have the aptitude and interest to pursue doctoral research, but would like to spend a couple years in a research laboratory gaining full time experience before beginning a doctoral degree. Please distribute to any qualified candidates; we aim to interview and hire effective immediately. Job Description and Application Link: https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/16366 Description: This full-time position in the Cognitive Network Neuroscience and Translation laboratory of Professor John Medaglia is for a motivated and dedicated data science researcher to assist with experiments that focus on dynamic brain processes that underlie cognition and control problems. By applying mathematically rigorous techniques in neuroimaging (fMRI, MRI, etc.), neuromodulation (TMS, tDCS), to the cognitive data of healthy and neurological populations, Dr. Medaglia’s work examines the intersections between complex systems science, cognitive neuroscience, and control engineering. The goal of this research is to develop novel theoretical and practical approaches to neurorehabilitation in the service of populations with higher cognitive dysfunction. The successful candidate will aid in the development of task stimuli, perform literature reviews, collect behavioral and neuroimaging data, create and apply code (Matlab,E-prime,python,etc.), and administer brain stimulation. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, biomedical engineering or related field and 0 to 1 year of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Knowledge of statistics and psychological research methods, strong organizational ability, and excellent communication skills are required. Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, or behavioral network science with minimum 1-year prior research experience. Candidates with prior knowledge of functional neuroimaging or non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS or tDCS) are desired but not required. Strong organization, excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and to adjust to rapidly changing needs of primary investigator is required. Sincerely, John D. Medaglia, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor Department of Psychology University of Pennsylvania ============================================ The Gaab Lab is looking for a Research Assistant to assist with all study phases of functional and structural MRI for several projects. This includes subject recruitment for pediatric research studies which will include close interaction with schools in the Boston area, scheduling of pediatric research subjects, database maintenance, implementation and maintenance of analysis software; pediatric testing (including MRI/fMRI scanning of young children and infants) and data analyses (psychometrics, psychophysics and functional magnetic imaging), stimuli design and administrative work (e.g., preparation of internal review board proposals). This position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study in cognitive (developmental) neuroscience, computer science, cognitive science or neuroscience. Bachelor's Degree in computer science, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, math, or related field required. Comfort with a heterogeneous computing environment (Linux/Unix, Mac, and Windows) as well as some programming experience preferred; knowledge of psychological experiment software (E Prime, Presentation, etc.) and/or fMRI analyses software helpful. Demonstrable pre-existing interest in cognitive neuroscience desired; knowledge of neuroanatomy or statistics helpful. Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and must like working with children. Start date between March-June 2016. Please apply here with the REQ ID 38127BR AND send an additional application package to Dr. Nadine Gaab. Nadine Gaab, PhD Associate Professor of Pediatrics Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Department of Medicine/Division of Developmental Medicine Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience Mail stop code: BCH3178 1 Autumn Street (Office 643); Boston, MA 02115 nadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu phone: 857-218-3021 www.thegaablab.com ======================================== Applications are invited for *** postdoctoral positions in neurofeedback *** in a consortium with Aapo Hyvarinen (U of Helsinki), Lauri Parkkonen (Aalto U, formerly known as Helsinki U of Technology), and Tiina Parviainen (U of Jyvaskyla), based in Finland. The consortium will develop neurofeedback methods to facilitate sustained attention, i.e. long-term attention on a specific task. Sustained attention is generally difficult and often leads to a state with wandering thoughts. We aim to develop a system which detects such states by real-time analysis of MEG signals, and alerts the subject, which enables bringing attention back to the original task. As an application of the neurofeedback method we consider mindfulness training, in which sustained attention is particularly crucial. The consortium partners span a wide range of expertise: machine learning, MEG methods, MEG experimentation, and cognitive neuroscience. Thus, we invite applications from candidates with various backgrounds, including PhDs in neuroimaging, computer science, psychology, and engineering. Candidates with experience in neuroscience are preferred but exceptionally qualified candidates with a strong commitment to neuroscience are also eligible. Candidates who are likely to obtain a PhD degree very soon can also apply. The Aalto and Jyvaskyla sites possess state-of-the-art MEG laboratories with Elekta systems. Salaries are internationally competitive, often exceeding EUR 3500 per month. The starting date and the duration are negotiable, but an early start is preferred. Please send your application to: aapo.hyvarinen [at] helsinki.fi . Attach at least: CV, publication list, a short statement of research interests, and names and email addresses of 2-3 people willing to give their opinion on your competence. Review of applications will start on 1st April and continue until the position is filled. Aapo Hyvarinen, Professor Dept of Computer Science, University of Helsinki ======================================== UCLA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Neuropsychology of HIV/AIDS The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Neuropsychology at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital announces the immediate availability of one NIMH supported postdoctoral fellowship with a focus on the neuropsychological and neuroanatomical effects of HIV infection and related diseases. This training program is designed to prepare fellows for academic careers in clinical neuropsychology. Fellows have the opportunity to conduct their own research as well as collaborate with faculty on ongoing research projects. Current projects funded by the NIH and other sources include study of the neurocognitive sequelae of HIV infection, structural and functional neuroimaging abnormalities in HIV and Hepatitis C infection, “real world” functional consequences of neurocognitive dysfunction, health disparities associated with ethnic minority/lower SES status, neurogenetics of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder, and correlative study relating ante-mortem neuropsychological functioning with human neural tissues obtained from a cohort of deceased HIV infected participants. Across these and other projects, and in conjuction with the UCLA Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, we use multimodal MRI (MRS, DTI, volumetry, fMRI – both task and resting state, PET) to study neuroinflammatory diseases (HIV, Hepatitis C), substance abuse, psychosocial factors (e.g. stress) as well as longitudinal effects of medication and medication adherence on neural structure and neuropsychological function. Research on other topics (e.g., drug abuse, aging) is also encouraged. Extensive didactics, including training in grant preparation, are a central component of the fellowship. While the postdoc emphasizes research training, clinical experience is also provided. Stipend for 2016-17 will be $42,840 + health insurance for the fellow, $1,200/year in travel, up to $4,500/year for workshop/seminar tuition, and 3-4 weeks vacation/educational travel leave. Because of funding constraints, the candidate must be able to start prior to July 1, 2016. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Questions concerning the HIV research fellowship can be directed to Charles Hinkin, Ph.D., ABPP at chinkin(a)ucla.edu or (310) 268-4357. For additional information on this position, as well as the UCLA postdoctoral training program in general, please see our brochure at: http://www.psychiatry.ucla.edu/training/neuropsychfellow.html Taylor P. Kuhn, Ph.D. Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior Tkuhn(a)mednet.ucla.edu ===================================== Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging Research in Youth Mental Health The At-Risk Research Program in the Mathison Centre and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow. The post doctoral fellow will participate in ongoing research in youth mental health that focuses on youth at risk for serious mental illness. The PROCAN study is a large youth focused project that aims first to develop clinical and social predictors of transitioning to serious mental illness and secondly to determine the impact of biomarkers, including neuroimaging, in the prediction models. The specific role of the post-doctoral fellow (PDF) will be to work with the neuroimaging group of PROCAN, which is collecting measures of brain structure and function. However, the PDF will interact with the whole team (Dr Glenda MacQueen, Dr Jian Li Wang, Dr Signe Bray, Dr Catherine Lebel) and have involvement in all aspects of the project. Applicant requirements include (i) a Ph.D. or Psy.D.; (ii) previous experience in working with individuals with mental illness; (iii) experience with analysis of structural and/or functional neuroimaging data and an interest in multi-modal analyses; (iv) strong background in research design and methodology, statistics, and preparation of manuscripts; and (v) interest in youth mental health and a demonstrated interest in further learning in this area. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and follow CIHR/AIHS guidelines. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, CV, academic transcript, and up to 3 reprints/preprints and arrange for three letters of recommendation to: Dr Jean Addington Novartis Chair for Schizophrenia Research Department of Psychiatry Centre for Mental Health Research and Education Teaching Research & Wellness Building Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1 E-mail: jmadding(a)ucalgary.ca ============================================= A Postdoctoral position is available at University College London to investigate visuomotor decision-making during childhood. The post will be based at the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences and at the Dept. of Visual Neuroscience, Institute of Ophthalmology. The post-holder will work on a project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council with Dr. Tessa Dekker. The post is for 24 months, with scope for a 6-month extension, and involves international collaborations, e.g., with New York University, and The Free University, Amsterdam. To apply go to www.jobs.ac.uk, or UCL human resources, job opportunities, reference: 1538671. Scientific aims of project: Successful execution of everyday risky actions such as crossing a road or catching a ball requires risk-assessment. This involves a complex interplay between the perceptual- and motor system, and cost-factors in the environment. Some of our lab’s recent work suggests that these processes are still suboptimal in children aged 6-11 years, potentially placing these children at unnecessary risk (Dekker & Nardini, 2015). This research will help increase understanding of children’s suboptimal visuomotor choices, and how, when, and why they improve with age. Tasks/Techniques: The successful candidate will help develop, run, analyse, and report studies involving (a) new child-friendly tasks that emulate real-life risky actions (e.g., using life-size installations, motion capture technology, and touchscreen displays), (b) neuroimaging paradigms (fMRI) that track change at the level of neural representation, and (c) fitting behavioural and fMRI data with quantitative models of neurocognitive processing (such as Bayesian ideal observer models), to investigate which factors may explain developmental change. The research focus can be determined in part by the successful candidate’s expertise and interests, and there is scope for extending the work to clinical groups, such as patients with visual impairments at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Personal Requirements: The successful candidate will have a PhD in cognitive neuroscience or a related field, be technically competent, have affinity with maths and good programming skills (e.g., in Matlab). They also must have excellent communication skills in English to interact effectively with child participants, parents, and the scientific community. Experience in behavioural psychophysics, movement science, and/or developmental science are desirable. For more information, please email t.dekker(a)ucl.ac.uk yours sincerely, Tessa Dekker ================================ Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London Location: Egham Salary: £41,030 to £48,548 per annum - including London Allowance Closing Date: Friday 15 April 2016 Interview Date: Wednesday 18 May 2016 Reference: 0316-086 Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow in MRI, in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London. This post represents part of a major programme of investment into our MRI research portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving forward methods capability in the MRI unit, retaining an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of advanced neuroimaging methods, and supporting users in the design and analysis of (f)MRI studies. S/he may also make a limited contribution to teaching and project supervision. We invite applications that demonstrate strong knowledge of advanced (f)MRI methods and their use in answering psychological questions. Applicants should have a very strong research background in (f)MRI design and analysis, and must demonstrate the ability to publish this research in internationally-leading journals. Strong team-working and communication skills are also essential. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment, in an internationally recognized department that ranks among the best in the United Kingdom for research (6th in REF 2014) and teaching (6th in NSS 2015). We offer a host of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including our highly-respected DClinPsy programme, and strive for excellence in all that we do. Information about our existing research and teaching programmes can be found at http://www.rhul.ac.uk/psychology/home.aspx. The Department has excellent facilities for undertaking research in a broad range of areas, with state-of-the-art facilities available, such as MRI, EEG, TMS, eye trackers, cognitive behavioural testing suites, social, clinical, and infant observation labs. It also has strong links with external organisations including hospitals, schools, as well as government, industrial, and charity organisations. The College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus based in Egham, Surrey that is close to both Central London and Heathrow Airport, and that is undergoing major investment to provide outstanding facilities for the future. Informal enquiries regarding this post can be directed to the Director of the MRI Unit, Dr Angelika Lingnau (Angelika.Lingnau(a)rhul.ac.uk). The Human Resources Department can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment(a)rhul.ac.uk. Dr. Angelika Lingnau Reader in Human Neuroscience Department of Psychology Royal Holloway University of London Egham Hill Surrey TW20 0EX Tel. ++44-1784-443717 angelika.lingnau(a)rhul.ac.uk ==================================== Post-doctoral Fellow in Functional Neuroimaging Research A position for a Postdoctoral Fellow is available in the laboratory of Dr. Matilde Inglese, in The Estelle and Daniel Maggin Department of Neurology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. The group is interested in developing new algorithms for integrating neuroimaging modalities, clinical and cognitive behavioral measures in neurological diseases. The post-holder will be expected to develop novel image processing, computational and statistics methods to analyze functional MRI data from specific groups of neurological patients in collaboration with clinicians and investigators involved in real-time fMRI, PET imaging, EEG and rehabilitation. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Biomedical engineering, MR physics or Neurosciences with a solid mathematical background and should have knowledge and experience in fMRI analysis. Experience with fMRI analysis software packages (FSL, SPM, AFNI), presentation software, experimental design, and strong computer programming skills (especially MATLAB) are highly desirable. This a full time NMSS-funded position and the lab is located at the newly constructed Hess Center for Science and Medicine at Mount Sinai, which hosts state-of-the-art and cutting-edge imaging equipment including 1.5 Tesla, 3.0 Tesla, integrated MR/PET, PET/CT and human 7.0 Tesla (Siemens Medical Solutions, Erlangen, Germany). The Hess Center has a very active interdisciplinary research team consisting of people from engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and neuroscience backgrounds. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Matilde Inglese, Associate Professor Neurology, Radiology and Neuroscience (email: matilde.inglese(a)mssm.edu) to find out more about the role, before submitting a formal application including CV and 3 references. ============================ Postdoctoral Position in Functional MRI University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles We would like to invite applications from bright researchers for one year Postdoctoral Fellow position starting from April, 2016 (or as soon as possible), with the possibility for two more years’ extension, based on satisfactory performance. Project details Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become a common non-invasive procedure to examine task-specific brain activity and to quantify functional connectivity at resting stage. The primary goal of this project is to develop, optimize existing tools in the lab, and apply them to model whole-brain functional connectivity, based on resting stage fMRI data, and examine brain fMRI signal responses to autonomic and other challenges using data collected from patients with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea. Qualifications A PhD in mathematics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, neuroscience, or related field with background and research experience in functional MRI-related research in humans, especially in functional MRI data processing and MATLAB-based programming, reflected as data based publications, is required. Experience in MRI data acquisition and study design is also desirable. Excellent communication skills in English are essential. Environment Our lab is part of neuroscience community at UCLA, the largest neuroscience community in the nation, host a large number of neuroscientists (>500), who provide a resource for neuroanatomic, neuropathologic, neurophysiologic, neuropsychologic, and analytic support. The laboratory is immediately adjacent to the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center, which provides a significant resource in neuroimaging faculty (>28 faculty, both basic and clinical), software, and analytic support, and there are ample of opportunities to interact those scientists. Our lab uses a 3.0-Tesla (Siemens, Prisma) MRI scanner, located in the proximal Department of Radiology Research Laboratory, a unit devoted to research studies with on-site Ph.D.-level Siemens engineers. Appointment Terms and Salary The initial appointment would be for one year, with possibility for two more years’ extension, based on satisfactory performance. Salary and benefits would be based on UCLA norms with research experience. Application Procedure and Deadline UCLA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (http://www.mednet.ucla.edu/), and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To be considered for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Rajesh Kumar, PhD Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu Rajesh Kumar, PhD Associate Professor Departments of Anesthesiology, Radiological Sciences, and Bioengineering David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095-1763, USA Tel: 310-206-1679, 6133 Fax: 310-825-2236 =================================== In Cambridge UK, we are looking for a postdoc in developmental neuroscience to work on a large accelerated longitudinal neuroimaging study on adolescent brain development (http://www.nspn.org.uk/) and to work on a new study where we are looking at brain development related to adolescent depression. We are looking for someone with a PhD and some postdoctoral experience reflecting an expert level of knowledge in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience together with a working knowledge and interest in longitudinal data analysis and mental illness. Best wishes, Anne-Laura van Harmelen Dr. Anne-Laura van Harmelen, Rubicon Fellow Fellow, DoS PBS and tutor at Lucy Cavendish College Developmental and Lifecourse Psychiatry Group Department of Psychiatry University of Cambridge Douglas House 18b Trumpington Road Cambridge www.av391@cam.ac.uk ======================================== We are seeking two postdoctoral computational/data scientists with a PhD in computer science, electrical or biomedical engineering, neuroscience, statistics, or related fields to apply for positions in the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The projects cover a broad array of neuroinformatics. - Datamining of gene-behavior-anatomy relationships - Architecting next generation dataflow systems - Reproducible research platforms and applications - Nonlinear image and other high-dimensional registration - Predictive analytics in mental health - Linked data platforms Working on these projects will involve collaboration partners within and across regional and international institutions. Candidates are expected to develop algorithms and prototype ideas, contribute to opensource tools, and perform software engineering, testing, and validation. Candidates will have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to datascience at MIT. The ideal candidates will have strong computational skills, enjoy collaborating, and be able to adapt to and adopt a diverse set of technologies. A documented PhD in computer science, electrical or biomedical engineering, neuroscience, statistics, or related field is required before starting this position. Positions are available for one year, with a possibility of yearly extension depending on performance and funding. For inquiries please contact Satrajit Ghosh (satra(a)mit.edu). ================================= Postdoctoral studies in brain stimulation (scholarship) Karolinska Institutet, The department of Neuroscience, Ehrsson We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic researcher with a PhD in neurostimulation awarded within the past three years to work on projects in which transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is applied to the problem of how we come to experience ownership of our body. The research will be conducted at the Brain, Body and Self Laboratory at the Department of Neuroscience (www.ehrssonlab.se). This center has widespread expertise in fMRI and experimental psychology. We have a fully equipped TMS lab (Magstim with neuronavigation) dedicated to this project. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis of TMS and EEG data, as well as good programming skills. Expertise in theta-burst repetitive TMS and paired pulse protocols would be an advantage, as would be experience with transcranial direct current stimulation. The candidate is expected to work on a project in which TMS is applied to the question of how multisensory signals from the body are integrated at the level of fronto-parietal areas to give rise to the feeling of ownership of body parts. Good social skills are important as the candidate is expected to actively collaborate with other members of the laboratory, in addition to running his or her own project. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a consistently good academic record, including publications in international journals. A tax-exempt scholarship of 26500 SEK/month will cover the living costs in Stockholm. For more information about the Department: http://ki.se/en/neuro/startpage Ehrssonlab: http://www.ehrssonlab.se/ The Karolinska: http://ki.se/en/startpage For further information about the position and details about the application procedure: Deadline: March 31st, 2016 Henrik Ehrsson, M.D., Ph.D. Professor Department of Neuroscience Karolinska Institutet Adress: Retzius väg 8, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46-(0)852487231 Fax: +46-(0)852487126 Email: Henrik.Ehrsson(a)ki.se Brain, Body & Self Laboratory http://www.ehrssonlab.se/index.php ============================= The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Behavioral Science, is accepting applications for one open rank tenured or tenure-track position in addiction neuroscience. For this position, we are interested in outstanding scientists with interests in applying neuroscience approaches to the study of nicotine dependence in humans. Individuals with expertise in applying cognitive or affective neuroscience paradigms to the study of addiction using imaging technology (e.g., fMRI) are of particular interest. Additional areas of interest include developmental neuroscience, neuropharmacology, learning, behavioral economics, and genetics, as applied to the study of nicotine dependence. The successful candidate will join a group of investigators with complementary expertise in tobacco research. She/he will have an opportunity to conduct research in the context of large clinical trials for smoking cessation in community populations utilizing behavioral and pharmacological treatments, and/or stand-alone human laboratory paradigms. This position is fully funded, with an obligation for only 40% extramural support following the third year of appointment. Salary is extremely competitive and commensurate with experience. MD Anderson offers excellent benefits, including a very generous start-up package with value depending on the rank of the appointment. Information about the Department of Behavioral Science can be found at http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/departments-programs-and-l… Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree in neuroscience, psychology, or a related discipline, and a focus on neuroscience approaches applicable to the study of nicotine dependence in humans. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated potential of peer-reviewed funding and scientific publication, a commitment to collaborative and transdisciplinary research, and a commitment to mentoring trainees and junior scientists. To apply, send cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of current and proposed research, and 3 letters of recommendation by email to Dr. Paul M. Cinciripini, Professor and Chair, Department of Behavioral Science, email: BehSciFacultySearch(a)mdanderson.org. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is a smoke-free environment. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ===========================

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YNiC Seminar Tomorrow
by Alexandra Levine 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Dear All, This weeks YNiC seminar will be given by Dr Velia Cardin from UCL. Her talk will be entitled "Deafness and cortical plasticity". The seminar will take place tomorrow at 4pm in B020, all are welcome and refreshements will be served afterwards by the one and only Junior. Please let me know if you would like to meet Velia before her talk as she will arrive at YNiC at 2pm. We will also be heading out for dinner after the seminar, please let me know if you would like to join us! All welcome! Alex -- Alexandra Levine PhD Student atl507(a)york.ac.uk Room A105 Department of Psychology University of York York, YO10 5DD

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head rest
by Gary Green 09 Mar '16

09 Mar '16

I woudl be grateful if the head rest that was purchased for use in Susana Maia's project could be returned or I could be informed of where it is Thanks Gary -- --------------- 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.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg

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Fwd: 2 phd positions
by Antony Morland 03 Mar '16

03 Mar '16

Hello All, Here's an ad for some PhD studentships at Cardiff. Cheers Tony ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Elisabeth Von Dem Hagen <VonDemHagenE(a)cardiff.ac.uk> Date: 3 March 2016 at 14:56 Subject: 2 phd positions To: "antony.morland(a)york.ac.uk" <antony.morland(a)york.ac.uk> Hi Tony, How are you doing? I hope all is well. I’m currently advertising for two PhD students for October 2016 and wonder if you know of an excellent undergraduate or Master’s student who would be interested in coming to Cardiff? The deadline is a bit tight (16 March). Brain networks underlying social interaction in the healthy population and individuals with autism http://master.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=73442 and (Christoph is the primary supervisor for this project): Perceptual organisation using psychophysics and fMRI http://master.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=73348&LID=281 Thanks! Elisabeth ----------------------------------------- Elisabeth von dem Hagen PhD School of Psychology Cardiff University Tower Building 70 Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT Tel +44 29 208 70151 -- Antony Morland, PhD Head of the Centre for Neuroscience, Hull-York Medical School. Deputy Director, York Neuroimaging Centre Department of Psychology, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK.

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Fwd: Fifth Biennial Conference on Resting State and Brain Connectivity 2016
by Gary Green 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

FYI ====================== Fifth Biennial Conference on Resting State and Brain Connectivity 21-23 September 2016, Vienna, Austria *Registration and abstract submission portals are now open* Following the successful previous conferences in Boston/Cambridge (Mass., USA), Magdeburg (Germany), and Milwaukee (Wisc., USA), the Fifth Biennial Conference on *Resting State and Brain Connectivity * <http://www.restingstate.com>will take place in Vienna (Austria) from September 21 to 23, 2016. It is the major forum for scientific discourse and interaction on human brain connectivity. Its format offers attendees and particularly young academics great opportunities to present and discuss their own work, and to keep up to date with latest developments. Abstract submission will be open until *Friday April 22, 2016* (11:59pm GMT). Notices of acceptance will be sent to authors by the end of May. A number of top-rated abstracts will be selected for oral presentations. Early fee registration will be available until Wednesday June 15, 2016. Standard registration fees apply until August 15, 2016. After that, late registration fees apply. A limited number of discounted student registrations are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Students are those who have not yet earned a PhD and/or an MD diploma and who are enrolled in an educational program. Those registering as Student must show a valid student ID at registration check-in or standard registration fees apply. The conference is preceded by an *educational workshop* <http://restingstate.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=08302dcfe2ddefe0896e…> on 19-20 September providing the background to state-of-the-art resting state and brain connectivity research. For the third time we now offer this intensive pre-conference workshop for those aiming to maximize their individual outcome for the main conference. For 2016 Austria’s capital has again been the *world’s most liveable city* <http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/feb/23/vienna-named-worlds-top-cit…> and has been ranked among the most popular student cities in the world. The venue of the meeting will be the University of Vienna. With a long-standing tradition of over 650 years, the University of Vienna is one of the oldest universities in Europe. It is located along the Wiener Ringstrasse, which surrounds the historical city center. The social event will take place at the Orangerie <http://restingstate.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=08302dcfe2ddefe0896e…> of Schönbrunn Palace. For more information please visit the website: www.restingstate.com We look forward to welcoming you to Vienna in September 2016! On behalf the local and international organizing committees /Christian Windischberger Claus Lamm Rupert Lanzenberger Bharat Biswal Mark Lowe Christopher Pawela Martin Walter Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli

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