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phds etc
by Gary Green 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

I would like to draw your attention to a fully funded PhD position, as shown in the following links. The project operates at the very frontier of magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) for clinical translation in cancer research. https://www.abdn.ac.uk/clsm/graduate/research/magnetic-resonance-1210.php http://master.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=72933 If you can pass on to anybody you feel might be suitable, it would be appreciated. Best regards, Jiabao ____________ Jiabao He, PhD Lecturer in Magnetic Resonance Physics Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre Lilian Sutton Building Foresterhill Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD Scotland United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1224 438370 Fax: +44 (0)1224 438364 Email: jiabao.he(a)abdn.ac.uk Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ims/research/abic/profiles/jiabao.he ========================= We have a great job opportunity for a graduate to work in our team at Oxford. A link to the application form and further job details can be found here Please feel free to pass on this email and also to get in touch if you have any questions. Many thanks, Kathrin Dr Kathrin Cohen Kadosh Department of Experimental Psychology University of Oxford Tinbergen Building, South Parks Road Oxford, OX1 3UD Tel: +44(0)1865 271349 Fax: +44(0)1865 310447 http://www.psy.ox.ac.uk/team/researchers/kathrin-cohenkadosh ================================ We are pleased to offer a 2-year post-doctoral position at the Reina Sofia Foundation Alzheimer's Disease Centre in Madrid, Spain. The successful applicant will be involved in neuroimaging analyses of a 5-year longitudinal study (currently in year 4) of 1200 healthy elderly individuals (aged 70-85) to determine neuronal markers in the healthy state which predict subsequent development of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. In addition, the Reina Sofia Alzheimer's Centre offers: - A research-dedicated MRI facility attached to a 140-bed residence for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. - A brain-bank providing post-mortem histopathological confirmation of dementia diagnosis for patients scanned pre-mortem. - Ex-vivo MRI scanning. A strong background in neuroimaging techniques is required. Applicants must have a PhD in neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, biomedical engineering, neuropsychology or related field. Experience in dementia research is a plus. Spanish language skills are NOT required. Competitive annual salary depending on experience. SUBMISSION Interested candidates should send CV and a cover letter (including contact details of 2 referees), to the following email address: bryan.strange(a)upm.es DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS March 4, 2016 ============================ Postdoctoral Positions in Microstructural Imaging Methods & Applications Prof Derek Jones at Cardiff University, UK, is very pleased to invite applications from creative scientists, to join a team of researchers developing microstructural imaging methods and applications at Cardiff University. Three distinct, and complementary positions are currently available, all supported by a Wellcome Trust Investigator Award entitled ‘ Tractometry’. The overall aim of the project is to develop and apply robust, multi-modal quantitative methods to explore the microstructural underpinnings of individual differences in normal healthy cognition and electrophysiology. The appointees will work in the newly-expanded (£44m) Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre ( http://sites.cardiff.ac.uk/cubric ). This 6500 m 2 research-dedicated centre, (one of the largest in Europe), houses a Siemens 300mT/m Connectom system, a 7 Tesla MRI system, and 2 x Prisma 3T MRI systems, alongside MEG, EEG, brain stimulation and cognitive testing laboratories, and a vibrant community of basic science and clinical researchers. There is one postdoctoral position in each of the following research areas: Cognitive Microstructural Imaging: You will be responsible for developing and running cognitive assessments to explore how individual differences in cognition relate to individual differences in tissue microstructure, and how cognitive training impacts on different white matter attributes. (Please apply for 4400BR) Other posts you may be interested in: Microstructural Imaging: You will develop and integrate quantitative microstructural imaging techniques, including advanced models of diffusion, quantitative relaxometry, quantitative magnetization transfer and quantitative susceptibility imaging. You will be encouraged to exploit the hardware capabilities of the Connectom and 7T systems. (Please apply for (4398BR) Connectomics: You will work on integrating measures of functional connectivity (from MEG / FMRI) with measures of macro-scale structural connectivity and tissue microstructure. Example areas include Dynamic Causal Modelling, Canonical Correlation and Graph Theory Analyses. Please apply for (4399BR) We are looking for highly collaborative, curious researchers that are able to communicate their research effectively to colleagues across a broad range of disciplines. The three posts are available immediately. Interested parties are strongly advised to contact Derek Jones ( jonesd27(a)cardiff.ac.uk ) for an informal chat about the posts before applying. PLEASE VISIT http://goo.gl/r8gSSm for more information -============================ The Department of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson Medical College has an opening for a Two-Year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Clinical Neuroimaging focusing on both clinical brain mapping and primary cognitive neuroscience investigations. The emphasis in our neuroimaging program is on cognitive and behavioral network organization and plasticity in neurologic disorders such as epilepsy. Other neurologic conditions, however, are also studied such as tumor. Presurgical brain map ing studies are undertaken (MRI volumetrics, task-fMRI, resting state functional connectivity, diffusion imaging, electrocortical stimulation, and neuropsychological assessment) as well as post-surgical neuroimaging studies investigating clinical, cognitive, and behavioral outcomes. The pre-surgical brain mapping studies are conducted on a regular basis, utilized in image-guided surgery, and then made available for research. Studies in brain recovery and the cognitive reorganization of language and memory functions are emphasized, along with projects in electrophysiology and brain stimulation, yielding rich multi-modal datasets for the investigation of both cognitive and pathologic (e.g., seizure) networks. Thomas Jefferson University provides an interdisciplinary environment with grand rounds, seminars, case conferences, and opportunities to collaborate with faculty across departments such as neurosurgery and radiology. Successful applicants must have a strong background in image processing (e.g., MATLAB, SPM, FSL) with a strong interest in clinical neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience. Applicants must have a PHD or MD in neuroscience, biophysics, biomedical engineering, statistics, neuropsychology or related field. Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter stating experience and interests, and three letters of recommendation. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2016. Contact: Joseph I. Tracy, Ph.D., ABPP(CN). Director, Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Mapping Laboratory, Thomas Jefferson Univ./Sidney Kimmel Medical Coll., Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, 901 Walnut Street, Suite #447, Phila.,PA 19107, phone:#215-955-4661, e-mail: joseph.tracy(a)jefferson.edu. Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals is an equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans. =========================== 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++, Linux, and scripting are necessary to carry out the research work in this group. More information can be found at: http://www.unc.edu/~gangl. 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). ============================= The Cohen Laboratory in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, directed by Dr. Jessica Cohen, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow beginning summer or fall 2016 (specific start date flexible). We investigate how functional brain networks interact and reconfigure when confronted with changing cognitive demands, when experiencing transformations across development, and when facing disruptions in healthy functioning due to disease. The lab uses behavioral, neuroimaging, and clinical approaches taken from neuroscience, psychology, and mathematics to address our research questions. We have two main projects you would be involved with: one is investigating moment-to-moment network dynamics during rest and task in healthy individuals, and the other is investigating how treatment ameliorates dysfunctional network organization and dynamics in children with ADHD, and how normalization of connectivity patterns contributes to improvements in symptomatology and cognition. Responsibilities include conducting neuroimaging scans, processing and analyzing neuroimaging and behavioral data, supervising graduate students and research assistants, and preparing manuscripts for publication. Necessary qualifications include: 1) a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related field; 2) experience programming, particularly with python, unix and/or matlab; 3) experience with neuroimaging software packages (e.g., FSL, AFNI, SPM); 4) experience with collecting, processing and analyzing functional connectivity data; and 5) a strong publication record. Preference will be given to candidates who additionally have: 1) experience working with children (typically developing and/or with developmental disorders); and 2) experience with advanced analytic techniques (e.g., graph theory). Position is for two years, but may be extended. Interested applicants should send their CV, a cover letter describing their research interests and career goals, and contact info for 2-3 references to Dr. Jessica Cohen (jrcohen(a)unc.edu). Additional information can be found at: http://cohenlab.web.unc.edu/ ==========================

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Better MRI projection screen material available.
by Andre Gouws 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Some of you who use MRI have raised some concerns about the "blurriness" of the image projected in the bore of the scanner. I have now managed to source, cut and test new screen material thats that result in a far more crisp image (in fact, a couple of projects have now been using this material routinely). Although these screens are available for immediate use to all users, the older screen material will still be left in by default (for now) so that users that are already scanning on an existing project do not have anything changed. The existing screen material will also be stored and remain available for any longitudinal studies. Anyone wanting to use these new screens should ask the MRI operator to put in the thinner screen material for their scan session. Any projects starting to scan are encouraged to use this better material from the outset. Please drop me a line if you have any questions. -- Andre' ************************************************************************ Andre Gouws York Neuroimaging Centre University of York The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5NY Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435327 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: Badly parked bike
by Gary Green 19 Feb '16

19 Feb '16

If this your bike then I would advise moving it as it will get damaged at that location as large nitrogen containers are moved in that area --------------- 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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phds/postdocs/faculty positions
by Gary Green 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

PhD position @ Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre Automated Detection of Brain Lesions in the Aberdeen Children of the 1950s and Analysis of Lifecourse Determinants Application Deadline: Friday 11 March 2016 As we age brain microvascular disease increases, which is seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as white matter hyperintensities (WMH), cerebral microbleeds (MB) and enlarged perivascular spaces (PVS). Quantification of these imaging lesions is a labour intensive, manual task with inherent intra-observer variability that requires extensive training to perform accurately. This studentship will develop an automated method that can be applied to MRI images from large population samples to improve accuracy, reproducibility, speed up image analysis and facilitate large scale multi-centre studies in ageing and neuropsychiatric disease. Methods will be developed and tested on existing data, applied to newly collected STRADL data and validated in external datasets. Analysis of predictors and outcomes of lesions will inform the causes and health consequences of these lesions. https://www.abdn.ac.uk/clsm/graduate/research/aberdeen-children-1201.php Gordon D. Waiter PhD CSci MIPEM CPhys MInstP Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition University of Aberdeen Lilian Sutton Building Foresterhill Aberdeen AB25 2ZD Tel: +44 (0)1224 438356 (University Internal 8356: NHS Internal 768356) Fax: +44 (0)1224 438364 g.waiter(a)abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/ims/profiles/g.waiter www.abdn.ac.uk/ims/imaging ======================================= In the context of the European Research Council Grant “RESHAPE: REstoring the Self with embodiable HAnd ProsthesEs”, we are seeking two outstanding Post-Doc scientists and two highly-motivated PhD students to join us in developing new tools and methods to improve the embodiment of robotic hand prostheses and study the related brain processes. Activities will be carried out in a multidisciplinary research environment (Clinical Neurophysiology and Neuroengineering) @ Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome Italy (www.unicampus.it). Post-Doc ideal candidates should · - have relevant publications in international journals and experience in fund raising · - be English mother tongue or have almost comparable fluency · - own at least two of the following expertise: 1. Programming for development/customization of interactive Virtual/Augmented Reality environment 2. EEG/MRI signal processing 3. Body ownership, embodiment, cognitive neuroscience. PhD Student ideal candidates should · - be English mother tongue or have good fluency · - have a master degree (or equivalent) in o biomedical robotics, biomedical engineering, computer science or other related fields o medicine, neuroscience, neurophysiology or other related fields Suitable candidates can introduce themselves by contacting Giovanni Di Pino (g.dipino(a)unicampus.it) and Domenico Formica (d.formica(a)unicampus.it). -- Giovanni Pellegrino, MD Multimodal Functional Imaging Laboratory Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University Address: 332 Duff Medical Building, 3775 rue University, Montreal, QC, H3A 2B4, Canada Phone: (514) 398–1678 Fax: (514) 398–7461 Email: giovannipellegrino(a)gmail.com, giovanni.pellegrino2(a)mcgill.ca Homepage: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/ResearchLabsMFIL/PeopleGiovanni ================================= Job opening for a research MR technician at: Department of Psychology, University of Turin Position: The Department of Psychology, University of Turin, seeks to recruit a research oriented MRI technician to work at the Centre for Neuroimaging (CNI). CNI is a specialized hospital cum research facility with a Philips 3 Tesla Scanner, software for acquisition and analysis of fMRI, system for audio/visual/haptic stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation setup (rTMS). In addition, the CNI is also equipped with systems for recording of electrophysiological measures and high resolution MRI compatible EEG system. The position will be initially for a period of 12 months (renewable subsequently). The job and pay scale will be according to the category D1 (art. 22; contracts art. 22 replace Article 19). For an economic reference, please refer to the following table: http://www.unito.it/sites/default/files/costi_personale_ta_det_2014.pdf Qualifications: 1. Preference will be given to candidates in possession of a PhD degree in the field of Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, Biostatistics or Complex Systems Neural. 2. In addition, proven experience documented by publications, references, presentations at national or international conferences is highly desirable in the following areas: Functional neuroimaging, neurophysiology, use of software for the presentation of the stimuli and the analysis of the fMRI data and neuro-psychophysiological. Responsibilities: As a research technician, the personal will be involved in assisting the functional imaging studies utilizing MRI and complementary equipment and means. For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Cristina Becchio (cristina.becchio(a)unito.it). ================================= FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN NEUROIMAGING - Seeking a bright and motivated research associate to perform structural and functional neuroimaging analyses on several newly funded NIH studies examining neurobiological markers of major mood disorders and their treatments in children, adolescents, and young adults. The research associate will conduct neuroimaging scans in children and adolescents, perform database management including data entry and cleaning, data preprocessing and analyses, and assist with preparing and presenting results for publication and future grant submissions. Current techniques include high-resolution structural imaging, functional MRI, and diffusion tensor imaging. Preference will be given to an individual with experience preprocessing and analyzing functional and structural neuroimaging data using a variety of statistical packages, including SPM, FSL, and/or FreeSurfer, and to an individual who has a publication track record of analyzing reward paradigms or experience conducting research in mood or other developmental disorders. The position represents an excellent opportunity to further develop research skills and learn basic principles of clinical and cognitive neuroscience and to gain exposure to patient and normative pediatric populations over a wide developmental range. The successful applicant will be an energetic, self-directed learner with strong writing and leadership skills and a keen interest in the lab's research. Knowledge of programming, scripting, and statistics is a plus. Applicants must be able to commit to at least two years for consideration. Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are thus interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a climate that supports equality and diversity. If interested, please send a statement of scientific interests, a CV, three letters of recommendation, and contact information for at least 3 academic references to Dr. Manpreet Singh, at mksingh(a)stanford.edu. Manpreet K. Singh, MD MS Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Director, Stanford Pediatric Mood Disorders Program Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Faculty Scholar in Pediatric Translational Medicine, Stanford Child Health Research Institute Stanford University, Stanford, CA Phone: (650) 725-5922 Email: mksingh(a)stanford.edu Website: http://med.stanford.edu/pedmood/ ================================ The Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center (http://nrc-iol.org) located in Hartford, CT USA is looking for a research assistant II/programmer to assist with neuroinformatics development. The Olin Center is a 40 person department, opened in 2003 at the Institute of Living. We have a Siemens Skyra 3T whole-body MRI, EEG, and TMS suites. We are looking for someone to help develop the Neuroinformatics Database (http://github.com/gbook/nidb), manage neuroimaging data, and assist with the programming of automated neuroimaging processing systems. The primary focus of the position will be developing and maintaining imaging and non-imaging databases, but duties will also include responding to support requests, training, documentation, and bug fixing. The Olin Center's database of 10,000 imaging sessions also provides an internally accessible source of data for the candidate's own analyses, and the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to manuscripts. Candidate is expected to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, and experience with programming and/or SQL databases required. Experience programming PHP, Perl, HTML, SQL, in a Linux environment is strongly preferred. Neuroimaging experience is also preferred, but not necessary. Contact Greg at gregory.book(a)hhchealth.org ========================= We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Quantitative Biomedical Inference Group at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME) in Headington. The post is funded by Cancer Research UK, and the EPSRC, and is fixed-term for 2 years. The research project is within the Image Analysis Theme of the Oxford Cancer Imaging Centre, in close interaction with clinicians and medical physicists in the centre. You will be responsible for evaluating new physiological Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) methods and developing image analysis methods to extract haemodynamic and metabolic information from them. The project will focus on the use of Arterial Spin Labelling MRI to measure perfusion and Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer MRI to measure metabolism, applied to cancer imaging and for the modelling of tumour function. You should possess (or be near completion of) a relevant PhD in MR imaging and/or image analysis, together with relevant experience to work in a multi-disciplinary environment with both engineers and clinicians. You should also possess strong mathematical and programming skills (e.g. matlab, C++) as well as excellent communication skills. A good publications record in relevant international peer-reviewed conferences and journals is essential. http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/vacancy/121931-Postdoctoral-… ============================= FULL-TIME POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW: We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher experienced in the analysis of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging data to work on several newly funded NIH studies examining neurobiological markers of major mood disorders and their treatments in children, adolescents, and young adults. Activities will include conducting neuroimaging scans in children and adolescents, processing cognitive and neuroimaging data, cleaning and quality control, and leading a neuroimaging team in collaborative data analyses. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in clinical, cognitive, or computational neuroscience, psychology, computer science, biomedical engineering, statistics, or a related field. The fellow should have strong programming (i.e., MATLAB) and writing skills, experience in neuroimaging or a related field, and a strong interest in pursuing an academic career path. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with multiple analysis methods/toolkits in the relevant modality, a publication track record of analyzing data from multiple brain imaging modalities (e.g. both structural and functional imaging), experience analyzing reward paradigms or conducting research in mood or other developmental disorders. The postdoctoral fellow will engage in analyzing and integrating multimodal clinical, cognitive, and neuroimaging data of children, adolescents, and young adults. The fellow will be responsible for leading new and existing analysis pipelines for functional and/or anatomical MRI in collaboration with faculty and support staff, for assessment and mitigation of artifacts, and for continuing analysis of our existing database of multimodal MRI data. The fellow will also assist in supervision/training of graduate or undergraduate students and research assistants and in the preparation of manuscripts for publication. Finally, the postdoctoral fellow will assist with the preparation of progress reports and future grant submissions. Work will be carried out with a team of interdisciplinary investigators at Stanford University, led by PI Manpreet Singh, MD. Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please send a cover letter, CV and three letters of recommendation to mksingh(a)stanford.edu. Position available immediately. Manpreet K. Singh, MD MS Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Director, Stanford Pediatric Mood Disorders Program Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Faculty Scholar in Pediatric Translational Medicine, Stanford Child Health Research Institute Stanford University, Stanford, CA Phone: (650) 725-5922 Email: mksingh(a)stanford.edu Website: http://med.stanford.edu/pedmood/ ================================= Position Description: The Education and Brain Sciences Research Lab directed by Dr. Laurie E. Cutting of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an independent and motivated postdoctoral researcher. The fulltime research fellow position is appointed through the Vanderbilt Brain Institute in one-year intervals, with re-appointments anticipated in years 2 and 3 (contingent upon satisfactory performance during the previous year). The successful candidate will have a strong interest in developing and optimizing neuroimaging data management and processing, and will provide expertise that supports our lab’s efforts to integrate neuroimaging and behavioral data on multiple projects. The postdoc will provide expertise to our team, and will also interact closely with the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS), attending meetings and trainings to engage in scientific exchange and encourage cutting-edge innovation. Compensation is in line with NIH postdoc salary guidelines. Lab and Facilities: We offer a challenging multidisciplinary research environment in which we study reading (reading development, reading comprehension) using functional and structural MRI, as well as psychometric testing. Our laboratory is located in the highly-ranked Peabody College of Education, and our imaging is conducted at VUIIS (www.vuiis.vanderbilt.edu) Center for Human Imaging Research which operates 2 full-time research Philips 3T scanners, as well as a 7T Philips scanner. We conduct research under multiple grants, with a current focus on two longitudinal studies of reading in children and adolescents, offering opportunities for publication and presentation at conferences. Basic Requirements: • PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Neuropsychology or related discipline. • Some programming skills (Python, Matlab, UNIX) strongly preferred • A demonstrated record of innovative scientific research in neuroimaging (preferably in both fMRI and DWI) • Strong skills in the usage of one or more common neuroimaging packages (FSL, SPM, Afni, Freesurfer); experience with XNAT is a plus, but not required • Strong communication skills in spoken and written English • Ability to work closely with an interdisciplinary team, providing training to students and researchers • Authorized to work in the United States Contact Information: For more information regarding this position, please contact Laura A. Barquero, Ph.D. laura.barquero(a)vanderbilt.edu with any questions. If you are interested in the position, please provide a letter, CV, and names and contact information for 3 academic/professional references. =================================== The Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) is a public research institute dedicated to excellence in cardiovascular research and to translating new knowledge into real improvements in clinical practice. This modern building is equipped with the latest scientific equipment, including state-of-the-art imaging technologies, and a comprehensive research-support infrastructure. Postdoctoral position available for an experienced researcher in the field of neurobiology to develop a project in the brain-to-heart axis. The hosting group is a growing multidiciplinary very competitive young team in the field of myocardial diseases. Requirements Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent (e.g. medical specialty in neurology) in neuroscience or a related field (computational neuroscience). Essential skills include experience in developing models of neuroimaging (fMRI, PET). Although not essential, experience in animal models of brain disease will be highly considered in the evaluation period. Background in MATLAB, statistical analysis, and software packages such as SPM and FSL. Offered 2-year full-time contract to develop the project. According to results, an additional 3-year extension period might be considered. Competitive salary (33K – 37K € per annum in accordance to previous experience) Integration in an international center of Excellence leader in the field of cardiovascular diseases approached from different angles. Extensive training possibilities in complementary skills. Extensive access to state-of-the-art infrastructures for the project (human hybrid PET/MR (3Tesla), large animal dedicated 3Tesla MRI, PET/CT, cath labs, ...) Project Imaging-based study of brain functionality during/after myocardial diseases (acute and chronic). Both large animal models and patients will be part of the study. Starting date: Second quarter 2016. Group ref: https://www.cnic.es/es/investigacion/laboratorio-traslacional-para-imagen-t… Please send an email to bibanez(a)cnic.es and quote ref H2H protection postdoc. ====================================== The Brain Development Imaging Laboratory (BDIL) at the Dept. of Psychology, San Diego State University (SDSU), is offering 1-2 postdoctoral positions in diffusion-weighted and other anatomical MRI techniques. Job Description Post-doctoral positions will be supported by several newly funded NIH projects examining brain structure and network organization across the lifespan in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including a study of toddlers and a study of older adults. New projects will implement multi-shell diffusion weighted imaging (i.e. multiple b-values, appropriate for calculation of ODFs, tractography, examination of neurite density in gray and white matter), multi-modal neuroanatomical imaging (e.g. combined T1, T2, DWI), and simultaneous multi-slice fMRI. The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for implementation of new analysis pipelines for diffusion weighted and/or anatomical MRI in collaboration with faculty and support staff, for assessment and mitigation of artifacts, and for continuing analysis of our existing database of multimodal MRI data. Fellow will assist in supervision/training of graduate students and research assistants and in the preparation of manuscripts for publication. The postdoctoral fellow will regularly interact with collaborating faculty at SDSU and University of California San Diego and will have access to the rich San Diego Neuroscience and Cognitive Science communities. Requirements · PhD in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or other relevant field. · Experience in data acquisition, preprocessing, and analysis of brain MRI data, with particular focus on diffusion and/or anatomical MRI. · Preference will be given to applicants with: o Experience with multiple analysis methods/toolkits in the relevant modality. o Experience in multiple brain imaging modalities (e.g. both diffusion and functional imaging). o Experience with ASD, other developmental disorders, or normal aging. Brain Development Imaging Lab & Research Facilities BDIL (www.sci.sdsu.edu/bdil) is a diverse and collaborative research group with 3 faculty members and multiple PhD and Master’s students in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology, and BioInformatics from both SDSU and University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Research applies multiple imaging modalities (e.g. DWI, anatomical MRI, fMRI, functional connectivity MRI, MR spectroscopy) as well as behavioral and neuropsychological measures to investigate the brain bases of ASD and age-related change across the lifespan (1-65 years). BDIL collaborates with experts in MR physics, Radiology, EEG, MEG, and Bioinformatics to implement innovative imaging and analysis techniques (e.g., simultaneous fMR/EEG recording, combined MEG and MRI). BDIL maintains close ties with faculty at UCSD Center for Functional MRI (CFMRI) where imaging is performed and with affiliated faculty at UCSD School of Medicine. BDIL researchers have full access to CFMRI (http://fmri.ucsd.edu/), a research dedicated facility with two 3T human research scanners (8 & 32 channel head coils), led by top experts in radiology physics, and supported by engineering staff. To Apply Please e-mail CV, research statement, reprints, and 3 letters of recommendation to Ralph-Axel Mueller at: rmueller(a)sdsu.edu. ==================================== The Departments of Medicine and of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Emory University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work with a team of physicians and neuroscientists focused on neuroimaging (MRI: Arterial Spin Labeling and cerebrovascular reactivity). The position provides excellent opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment and have close interactions with MR physicists, radiologists, neurologist, internists and neuroscientists. Accesses are available to two dedicated research MR 3T Siemens Tim-Trio scanners, one 9.4T animal scanner, and a powerful computer-cluster. Close collaboration with the Emory University Hospital, which houses a clinical 3T Siemens Tim-Trio and five 1.5T MR scanners, allows easy translation of technical developments to clinical settings. The qualifications of a successful candidate should include · A PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or other related fields · Strong background in signal processing, image processing and quantitative analysis. Excellent proficiency with Matlab and/or C/C++ programming language. · Demonstrated independent research capabilities and good organizational and inter-personal skills. Previous experiences with medical image processing including freesrufer, FSL and SPM are desirable; The candidate is expected to work on projects involving performing image processing using existing tools and development of new methodologies. Potential research projects depend on the mutual interests of the candidate and the PI. These may include but are not limited to: (1) analyzing CO2-vasoreactivity images; (2) reconstruction and analysis methods for quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM), (3) quantification and analysis methods for arterial spin labeling, dynamic susceptibility contrast imaging and diffusion imaging. Plans to obtain independent funding is highly desirable. Emory University provides competitive salaries commensurate with experience. This position is funded by NIH grants for at least 5 years. To apply, please send your CV to Ihab Hajjar, MD (ihajjar(a)emory.edu) and Deqiang Qiu, PhD (dqiu3(a)emory.edu). ==================================== DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Palo Alto WRIISC Special Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Advanced Neuroimaging (VAPA-WRIISC-SFP) The Office of Academic Affiliations, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is now accepting applications for a two-year special Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program in advanced neuroimaging with an emphasis on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), cognitive impairment and chronic pain. The Fellowship can begin between July 1st and October 31st, 2016. This is a joint fellowship between VA Palo Alto War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. The VAPA-WRIISC-SFP site is linked to the two other WRIISC fellowship sites (Washington, DC, East Orange, NJ) as well as the VA Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) fellowship program (based at Palo Alto) for didactic, academic, and research efforts. The Palo Alto WRIISC specializes in integrating anatomical/functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to improve the diagnostic/prognostic value of neuroimaging in the clinical setting. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to (a) receive training in Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) from a team of experienced neuroimagers and (b) relate neuroimaging findings to clinical cases in consensus conferences with our team of neurologists, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists & psychologists. There is also opportunity to explore projects in psychology and dementia with WRIISC, MIRECC, and Stanford faculty. In collaboration with their mentors, fellows will develop and conduct a research project, publish and present findings, participate in grant writing, and utilize the latest technologies for research (including a 3 Tesla MRI scanner). Applicants must be US citizens. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, computer science, psychology, or a related discipline. Prior experience in neuroimaging is essential. Experience with Linux, MATLAB, SPM8/12, FreeSurfer & FSL is highly desirable and programming skills would be a big plus. A. To be eligible to apply for the WRIISC Fellowship Program you must hold a PhD in one of the above described disciplines and be able to provide evidence of U.S. citizenship. B. Applications must be received by March 20, 2016. Applicants must submit: a) a letter confirming they can fulfill the eligibility requirements; b) a personal statement describing their interest in the Fellowship; c) 3 letters of recommendation; and d) a current curriculum vitae. These materials can be submitted directly to the PhD Fellowship Program Director: Ansgar Furst, PhD at ansgar.furst(a)va.gov. C. If the applicant is identified as the candidate of choice for this site, they will be required to produce all documents listed in the above section A and the following additional documents: Transcripts from all educational institutions VA Form 10-2850d, “Application for Health Professions Trainees.” For more information, please contact Ansgar Furst, PhD at the WRIISC Palo Alto Fellowship site, (650) 493-5000, "1", "1" then x68652 or ansgar.furst(a)va.gov. See also: http://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/ DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Palo Alto WRIISC Special Fellowship Program (PhD track) with Research Interests in Mental Health and Clinical Neuroscience (VAPA-WRIISC-SFP) =================== Postdoctoral position at the Department of Experimental and Applied Psychology of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for a 1-year project on cognitive control. The project will be supervised by Eva Van den Bussche (Vrije Universiteit Brussel; http://homepages.vub.ac.be/~evdbussc/ and http://copsresearchgroup.be/) and Tom Verguts (Universiteit Gent; http://users.ugent.be/~tverguts/). The supervisors are specialized in cognitive control. Each department (Brussels and Ghent) provides a stimulating environment for cognitive neuroscience research.The candidate will carry out behavioral, EEG and fMRI experiments. Experience with these techniques (especially fMRI) is a requirement. We have access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR scanner, Biosemi ActiveTwo EEG system and state-of-the-art equipment for experimentation. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in psychology, (cognitive) neuroscience, or a related discipline on the starting date. The starting date can be anywhere in 2016, so candidates who will defend their PhD in the near future can also apply. Salary is according to standard Belgian regulations. Although the official language at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Ghent University is Dutch, knowledge of Dutch is not required. Interested candidates should send a CV, motivation letter, and two (email) addresses of potential referees to Eva.Van.den.Bussche(a)vub.ac.be. Informal inquiries can also be sent via email. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled. Prof. Dr. Eva Van den Bussche Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Pleinlaan 2, B-1050 Brussel Office: 3C241 Phone : +32-(0)2-629 14 82 Fax : +32-(0)2-629 24 89 E-mail: Eva.Van.den.Bussche(a)vub.ac.be URL: http://homepages.vub.ac.be/~evdbussc// ================================ Applications are invited for a 3-year full-time post-doctoral position investigating memory-related brain processes during post-learning sleep. The project will use EEG, fMRI and transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) together with state-of-the-art multivariate analysis methods to capture and experimentally manipulate consolidation mechanisms in the sleeping human brain. The successful candidate will work in the Episodic Memory Laboratory at the University of Birmingham (UK) and will be supervised by Dr Bernhard Staresina. We work in close collaboration with a vibrant memory research community (http://www.memorybham.com/) and have access to multimodal neuroimaging facilities including 7T MRI, MEG, TMS and intracranial EEG. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant area (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science), have demonstrable expertise in sleep research, EEG, fMRI and/or tES and have advanced programming and analysis skills (using MATLAB or equivalent). Publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations at international meetings are required. A background in memory research is highly desirable. The proposed start date is September 2016. If you are interested and wish to find out more, please contact Dr Bernhard Staresina (b.staresina(a)bham.ac.uk) with your CV and a brief statement of interest. Bernhard Staresina, PhD Sir Henry Dale Fellow School of Psychology University of Birmingham www.memorybham.com/bernhard-staresina =============================== We are looking for a new team member for a two-year postdoc position funded via a Medical Research Council Grant. You should be medically qualified, with a PhD in MRI or PET ± EEG (as the project will be ambitious enough, you should have a thorough grounding in at least two of the modalities). Full details can be obtained by following the link below: https://www.hirewire.co.uk/HE/1061247/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=66986 The closing date for applications is on the 19th of February. With best wishes, Alexander ----------------------------------------- Alexander Hammers, MD PhD Professor (Honorary Consultant) of Imaging and Neuroscience Head of PET Imaging Centre Division of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering King's College London St Thomas' Hospital, London Telephone +44-(0)20 7188 8364 (PA Amanda Provencal) Email alexander.hammers(a)kcl.ac.uk ======================================= application to be sent to Julie Bakker (jbakker(a)ulg.ac.be). :-) C. Within the research group of Dr. Julie Bakker at the GIGA Neurosciences, University of Liège, Belgium, a position is available for a Post-doctoral fellow (m/f) Full-time (38 hours/week) Description of the project The overall aim of the project is to unravel the role of pubertal gonadal hormones in brain sexual differentiation using Kallmann Syndrome as model. The position will involve the measurement of brain activity and structure in male and female patients with Kallmann syndrome as well as control men and women using structural and functional MRI. The candidate will join a young and dynamic research group. Requirements We are looking for an excellent, motivated post-doctoral fellow with a strong background in neuroimaging research. The candidate is expected to have an interest in behavioral neuroscience and neuroendocrinology, and preferably has a background in this type of research. Proficiency in all stages of MRI research, including the study design, acquisition, processing and analysis of imaging data is absolutely required. Previous experience in multimodal imaging is considered a plus. Good writing skills, publications in high impact journals and a proven track record of successful grant/fellowship writing are expected. Appointment The position is temporary for a period of 1 year with renewal possible. Starting date October 2016 Location The GIGA is a major centre for research and development in biotechnology and is one of a very few centers in Europe that have excelled at integrating academic research, collaborations with companies, technology transfer and training facilities. The GIGA Neurosciences unit aims at carrying out top-level research on development, normal functions, and disorders of the nervous system. The MRI acquisitions will take place at the Cyclotron Research Centre (CRC), which has now become a new research unit within the GIGA (GIGA-CRC in vivo imaging). Applications Send your application, including a curriculum vitae, or requests for additional information to: jbakker(a)ulg.ac.be Deadline The application deadline will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified. =========================== Research Assistant , Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry Description: The Neuroimaging Laboratory of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry focuses on the application of high resolution neuroreceptor PET, 3T and 7T MR imaging to the study of cognitive and affective symptoms in late life (including normal aging, late life depression, mild cognitive impairment and Parkinson’s Disease) and the effects of interventions including pharmacotherapy and brain stimulation. The candidate will be responsible for PET and MR image processing and analysis, including region of interest, voxel-wise and network analysis methods. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to research papers and scientific presentations. Skills and Knowledge Required: Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, neuroscience or a related field. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in neuroimaging research. Strong preference will be given to individuals with experience using AFNI, FSL, SPM, or Freesurfer. Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal/written communication and organization skills and self-motivation is critical. Must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Please Contact: Gwenn S. Smith, Ph.D. Richman Family Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. gsmith95(a)jhmi.edu ========================== This is to announce a position at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Institute for Applied Life Sciences. We are looking for a Senior Research Fellow/MRI Physicist – Neuroimaging. Job Description: The Physicist performs advanced research techniques and procedures in Core specific science and is responsible for day-to-day management of specialized Core facilities. In addition, the candidate participates in recommendations on purchase of major Core equipment and provides timely support to customers utilizing the facility in an efficient manner. The Physicist also supports investigators with Letters of Support for grant funding through Core, prepares proposals for new instrumentation in collaboration with PIs (i.e., Major Research Instrumentation proposals from NSF and S10 program from NIH), maintains instrumentation service & maintenance and monitors new developments and improvements in technology to keep core competitive and state-of-the-art. The candidate also works with users to select protocols best suited to their needs, explores experimental options and trains new users, and oversees established users. Excellent communication skills are essential and candidates are required to support academic and industry investigators, including data collection and analyses, and project prioritization. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in physics, engineering, neuroscience or a related field is required and 3-5 years of relevant post-doctoral experience in Core Facility Field. Apply by February 16, 2016 for priority consideration, however applications will be accepted till the position is filled. Application materials must include 1) a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, 2) a complete curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for 3 professional references. Please include Requisition #R51472 on your application materials. Complete details can be found at: https://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=68335&type=7 Thank you in advance, Jacquie Kurland -- Jacquie Kurland, PhD Associate Professor Department of Communication Disorders School of Public Health and Health Sciences University of Massachusetts Amherst 358 North Pleasant Street, Room 307A Amherst, MA 01003-9296 Phone: (413) 545-4007 Fax: (413) 545-0803 Email: jkurland(a)comdis.umass.edu =========================== Position Description: The Education and Brain Sciences Research Lab directed by Dr. Laurie E. Cutting of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an independent and motivated postdoctoral researcher. The fulltime research fellow position is appointed through the Vanderbilt Brain Institute in one-year intervals, with re-appointments anticipated in years 2 and 3 (contingent upon satisfactory performance during the previous year). The successful candidate will have a strong interest in developing and optimizing neuroimaging data management and processing, and will provide expertise that supports our lab’s efforts to integrate neuroimaging and behavioral data on multiple projects. The postdoc will provide expertise to our team, and will also interact closely with the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS), attending meetings and trainings to engage in scientific exchange and encourage cutting-edge innovation. Compensation is in line with NIH postdoc salary guidelines. Lab and Facilities: We offer a challenging multidisciplinary research environment in which we study reading (reading development, reading comprehension) using functional and structural MRI, as well as psychometric testing. Our laboratory is located in the highly-ranked Peabody College of Education, and our imaging is conducted at VUIIS (www.vuiis.vanderbilt.edu) Center for Human Imaging Research which operates 2 full-time research Philips 3T scanners, as well as a 7T Philips scanner. We conduct research under multiple grants, with a current focus on two longitudinal studies of reading in children and adolescents, offering opportunities for publication and presentation at conferences. Basic Requirements: • PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Neuropsychology or related discipline. • Some programming skills (Python, Matlab, UNIX) strongly preferred • A demonstrated record of innovative scientific research in neuroimaging (preferably in both fMRI and DWI) • Strong skills in the usage of one or more common neuroimaging packages (FSL, SPM, Afni, Freesurfer); experience with XNAT is a plus, but not required • Strong communication skills in spoken and written English • Ability to work closely with an interdisciplinary team, providing training to students and researchers • Authorized to work in the United States Contact Information: For more information regarding this position, please contact Laura A. Barquero, Ph.D. laura.barquero(a)vanderbilt.edu with any questions. If you are interested in the position, please provide a letter, CV, and names and contact information for 3 academic/professional references. ============================= A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Christine Rabinak's Translational Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Our research focuses on behavioral and neural processes underlying fear learning and memory in healthy volunteers and patients with fear-based disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder. For more information about the specific projects and areas please visit our lab website: http://www.tnp2lab.org The initial postdoctoral fellow appointment will be for 2 years, with potential to renew. Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Minimum qualifications include a highly motivated individual with a recently obtained (within the past 2 years) PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology), MD, or MD/PhD, or comparable degree. Strong evidence of technical experience in functional neuroimaging, including strong programming skills (Matlab, C++, Python, or equivalent programming language) is required. Experience designing and conducting Pavlovian fear conditioning studies and/or working with clinical populations of fear-based disorders (e.g., anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder) is highly desirable. Candidates are further required to have a strong record of research accomplishments and publications, including presentations of scientific results at national meetings and their publication in peer-reviewed journals, an ability to work in a team environment as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Duties will consist of, but are not limited to, designing, performing, and analyzing studies that investigate the role of the cannabinoid system in aversive learning and memory, aide, supervise, design, and execute experiments pertaining to the lab’s area of research (emotion and posttraumatic stress disorder). The candidate will participate in the writing of manuscripts and grants, presenting data at national and international meetings, and assist in the training of students. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to develop his/her own ideas within the scope of the lab. Qualified candidates should submit their CV, the names of three references, and a cover letter summarizing current and future research interests by email to Dr. Rabinak at rabinak(a)wayne.edu This position is funded by a fellowship from the Office of the Vice President of Research at Wayne State University. Christine A. Rabinak, PhD Assistant Professor Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Pharmacy Practice Pharmaceutical Sciences Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences Translational Neuroscience Program 259 Mack Ave., Suite 2190 Detroit, MI 48201 rabinak(a)wayne.edu Office: 313-577-9875 Fax: 313-577-5369 http://www.tnp2lab.org ==================================== International Research Training Group (IRTG 2150) “The Neuroscience of Modulating Aggression and Impulsivity in Psychopathology” Two positions for post-doctoral fellows available The International Research Training Group “The Neuroscience of Modulating Aggression and Impulsivity in Psychopathology” (IRTG 2150) invites applications for two full-time post-doctoral researchers. The start of position is in April 2016. Applicants should have a doctoral degree (at the time of the appointment) in one of the related disciplines (medicine, psychology, neuroscience, biology, physics, mathematics, engineering). Applicants should have a strong interest and methodological expertise in a relevant area (fMRI, PET, EEG, specific analysis techniques or stimulation techniques, neuropsychology, psychopathology) or a scientific contribution in the relevant area of the neuroscience of pathological aggression and impulsivity. Applicants should demonstrate successful research experience by an excellent publication record with respect to their scientific age. They are expected to develop and conduct their own research within the thematic focus of the program, and be willing to assist the IRTG faculty members in organizing and conducting the training aspects of the program. Applicants must have a good working knowledge of spoken and written English. Knowledge of German is not required but advantageous. Comensuration is according to German federal regulations. Appointments within the IRTG are limited to a 2-year maximum due to DFG regulations, but applicants are strongly supported in seeking follow-up funding. The IRTG 2150 is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), and provides an international research and training program for doctoral students in a network comprising the neuroscience research at RWTH Aachen University and the Research Center Jülich in Germany, with an intense collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (USA). The program is situated within the framework of the Jülich-Aachen Research Alliance (JARA-BRAIN, www.jara.org/jara-brain). The participating institutions are the Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, the Department of Neurology, the Department of Biology, and the Institutes of Neuroscience and Medicine at the Forschungszentrum Jülich. Within this IRTG, we will employ a continuum of highly translational approaches, specifically neuroimaging studies, as our major methodological focus, conducting behavioral, electrophysiological and neuroendocrinological human studies. This core concept will be strengthened by also involving molecular and animal studies. Two research lines are pursued: First, we will investigate major risk and influencing factors. We will focus on patients with mental disorders as well as on healthy individuals and investigate the effects of these influencing factors on neural networks and neurotransmitters. Second, we aim to identify ways to modulate and alter impulsivity and aggressive behavior by neuromodulatory (e.g. tDCS, neurofeedback, TMS), psychosocial (e.g. emotion regulation), pharmacological means in humans and in rodents and analyze the effects on the underlying cerebral connectivity. The RWTH Aachen aims to increase the number of women in areas in which they are underrepresented, thus women are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information please see: www.rwth-aachen.de/equality The RWTH Aachen aims to integrate persons with disabilities, thus such persons are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information please see: www.rwth-aachen.de/disabilities Please send applications including CV, cover letter and a 1-page letter of motivation to irtg2150(a)ukaachen.de. Informal enquiries may be made to the coordinator of the program, Prof. Dr. Ute Habel, Email: irtg2150(a)ukaachen.de Speakers of the program are Prof. Dr. Ute Habel, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, School of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University Prof. Dr. Ruben C. Gur, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ============================== Doctoral positions at the International Research Training Group (IRTG 2150) “The Neuroscience of Modulating Aggression and Impulsivity in Psychopathology” in RWTH Aachen – Jülich FZJ – UPenn. The newly founded IRTG is a program funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) that starts with April 2016. In a network, the neuroscience research at the RWTH Aachen University, and the Research Center Jülich provide an international English spoken curriculum with obligatory and intense exchange with the University of Pennsylvania (USA). Potential PhD researchers within this IRTG will investigate a clinically and societally highly relevant topic: the neurobiology of pathological aggression and impulsivity. Doctoral candidates will learn, develop and apply advanced brain imaging techniques including structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (high-field MRI and fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET), whole-head magnetoencephalography (MEG), electroencepaholography (EEG), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), receptor distribution and micro-structural architectonic brain mapping. The participating institutions comprise the Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, the Department of Neurology, the Department of Biology, and the Institutes of Neuroscience and Medicine at the Forschungszentrum Jülich. The program is situated within the framework of the Jülich-Aachen Research Alliance (JARA-BRAIN, www.jara.org/jara-brain). These and associated institutions host the individual doctoral researchers in joint supervision of partners from the University of Pennsylvania (Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, Biology, Pharmacology, Psychology, Radiology, Criminology). An extensive exchange and rotation program for students, researchers and professors is central to this IRTG. Participants will be granted a (TL-13 (65%)) position for a period of up to 3 years. The IRTG is designed to allow participants to acquire a doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat and Dr. rer. medic., depending on the primary institution) within this time frame. Applicants for the doctoral stipends must hold a Master's degree or a German Diploma (or an equivalent degree) in a related field, such as neuroscience, psychology, physics, biomedical sciences, be interested in neurobiological research of aggression and impulsivity. The curriculum of the IRTG will be in English, facilitating the inclusion of international students. However, we would like to stress that for part of the clinical projects with patients, German-speaking students have an advantage for projects with patient communication (diagnostics, psychopathological assessment). Due to the strong international orientation of the IRTG, ideal candidates should have a sufficient command of the English language, both in writing and orally (comparable to TOEFL, IELTS-C1). Transcripts or degree certificates issued in languages other than English must be accompanied by English translations. Applications can be submitted via email and should include a curriculum vitae along with copies of degree certificates, an English language proficiency test (if available) and two letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to outline their future professional plans in a personal statement, in which they describe how their plans relate to the research topics of the IRTG. Please submit your application or informal inquiries to irtg2150(a)ukaachen.de Spokesmen of the program are Prof. Dr. Ute Habel Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, School of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen Prof. Dr. Ruben C. Gur Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania 10 Gates Pavilion, 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 ================================= 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++, 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). For more information, please visit: http://www.unc.edu/~gangl/contact.html. =========================== here a permanent position at Roche in Basel for a senior PET/MR imaging specialist with clinical trial experience (for more information s. the provided link): http://www.roche.com/careers/jobs/jobsearch/job.htm?id=E-3102844645&locale=… Best wishes, Juergen =========================== Please find enclose a 3 years Post Doctoral position that may be of interest. Post Doc in data processing and databasing of large neuroimaging datasets. The Neurofunctional Imaging Group (GIN) is a CNRS-CEA joint research team of the Neurodegenerative Disease Institute, UMR 5293 at Bordeaux University. The GIN is a multidisciplinary research team gathering scientists with training in instrumentation, cognitive neurosciences, signal processing and databasing. The GIN is a partnering member of the MULTI-LATERAL (Multi-level Integrative Analysis of Brain Lateralization for Language, http://flagera.eu/?q=FLAG-ERA-call-2015-projects) project funded by the FLAG-ERA European consortium set up to contribute to the construction of the Human Brain Project Flagship project. This partnership aims to identify the anatomical, functional and genetic determinants of brain lateralization for language functions. Within this context, the GIN offers a 3 years Post Doc / Research Engineer position immediately available. The core work of the Post Doc will to extract accurate structural and intrinsic connectivity asymmetry phenotypes across a range of large scale imaging datasets: First, the post-doc will contribute to develop improved methods and dedicated software to reliably and automatically measure individual differences in lateralization for anatomy and resting state intrinsic connectivity. In a second phase, the Post Doc will apply the methods in brain imaging datasets (about 10 000 subjects, including the BIL&GIN, BIG, I-Share and UK-biobank neuroimaging databases) having genetic data available, for the purposes of association and rare variant analysis followed by integrated genome-level analysis with transcriptomic (lateralized gene expression) dataand genomic gene-set analysis. The applicant will benefit from the support of existing research in this topic area and preliminary works in the accurate definition of both structural and resting state asymmetry characterization together with data management of large neuroimaging cohorts. The qualified applicant should have a PhD (or equivalent) in neuro-image analysis, computer science (signal and/or image processing) or related field and a strong background / experience in neuroimaging data processing. Applicants should have experience with tools for analysis of neuroimaging data (Freesurfer, SPM,…) and a relevant programming experience (Unix, C/C++ / python, MATLAB). For further information, please contact Dr. Fabrice Crivello (fabrice.crivello(a)u-bordeaux.fr). Salary is according to Bordeaux University salary grid depending on applicant experience. The position is limited for 3 years. Job location is in Bordeaux - France. Interested candidates should send their applications including CV with publication list and recommendation letters (names and contact information) and a written summary of research interests to fabrice.crivello(a)u-bordeaux.fr. Dr Fabrice CRIVELLO Mob : +33 (0)6 81 06 47 53 Tel : +33 (0)5 47 30 44 03 Fax : +33 (0)5 47 30 43 94 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fabrice_Crivello IMN, Institut des Maladies Neurodégénératives, UMR 5293 Equipe 5 : GIN, Groupe d’Imagerie Neurofonctionnelle, CEA - CNRS - Université de Bordeaux Université de Bordeaux 146 rue Léo Saignat - CS 61292 - Case 28 33 076 Bordeaux cedex http://www.imn-bordeaux.org/ ======================================= A cross-disciplinary (psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience) research program in translational neuroscience is set to begin at the University of Pennsylvania that will combine fMRI, TMS, pupillography, electrophysiology, and behavioral recordings in humans as well as in non-human primates to better understand how non-invasive neuromodulation affects the brain and behavior in circuits relevant to neuropsychiatric illness. The effort is headed by Drs. Yvette Sheline and Michael Platt along with collaborators at Penn (Oathes, Gold, Kable). A strong background in fMRI acquisition and analysis in psychology or psychiatry is required as well as willingness to learn TMS methods and to collaborate with NHP labs. Must be familiar with computer scripting such as Unix, shell, Matlab, R, Python, etc. and relevant imaging statistics. Additional background in signal processing for psychophysiological data is a plus. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a statement describing research interests and relevant background and three letters of recommendations, as well as relevant reprints/preprints of research articles to: Yvette Sheline, M.D. sheline(a)mail.med.upenn.edu ==========================

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Seminary 25th February
by Antony Morland 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Hello All, Marc Himmelberg will be giving a project presentation on 'Featural receptive field mapping using fMRI' at 4pm on 25th February in B020. Best wishes Tony -- 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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MEG UK 2016 reminder
by Mark Hymers 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Dear all, This is a reminder that we will be hosting MEG UK 2016 from March 21st to 23rd. The event will follow the traditional format of a one day workshop and a two day conference. The title of the one-day workshop is Connectivity and dynamics in MEG. On days two and three, each individual lab group within the UK is given a 45 minute slot in which to present work. If you wish to attend MEG UK, we would ask you to register as soon as possible as we are limited in terms of space and need to finalise numbers for catering. Even if you work at York, we would ask that you register to let us know that you are coming. You can register at: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/events/meguk If you have any queries, please contact meguk-2016(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Many thanks, Mark

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MSc Project Presentations
by Tim Andrews 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

Dear All, The MSc Cognitive Neuroscience students will be presenting their projects this afternoon. The presentations will take place in B020 at the times below. Please come along to learn about the range of research that is going on and to provide constructive advice and suggestions for the students. Best wishes, Tim Time Project 3.30 Non-selective “gist” processing in medical image perception 3.40 Regulating emotions towards the body in relation to neural activity and eating disorder vulnerability in a healthy sample 3.50 Imaging the role of colour pathways in 3D motion perception 4.00 Quantifying structural changes in the human brain as a function of age using structural MRI/DTI 4.10 Using a data-driven approach to explore how natural images are represented in the visual brain 4.20 Measuring social attitudes with fMRI 4.30 fMRI guided state-dependent TMS of auditory cortex 4.40 What is being communicated between brain areas? -- Tim Andrews Department of Psychology University of York York, YO10 5DD UK Tel: 44-1904-324356 Fax: 44-1904-323181 http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/ta505/

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PhDs, fellowships, postdocs and faculty positions
by Gary Green 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

I am looking for a PhD student or PostDoc (65%) to join my research team at the Humboldt-University Berlin, Germany in a project on the neurobiological mechanisms of psychotherapy and endurance exercise in depression (starting 03/2016 for three years). Please see details in the attachment and send your application to stephan.heinzel(a)hu-berlin.de, the latest by January 31st, 2016. Best regards, Stephan Heinzel ======================== Title Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Multiple Positions) Department Psychiatry (0717) Location Arizona Health Sciences Center Position Summary The Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry under the direction of William “Scott” Killgore, PhD, has a postdoctoral research associate position open in functional neuroimaging and neuropsychological assessment. Dr. Killgore’s lab is currently funded to conduct a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) study of the effects of morning bright light treatment on sleep patterns and recovery from mild traumatic brain injury. The postdoctoral fellow will play an integral role in all aspects of this research project, including supervising research assistants, writing protocols, conducting neuropsychological assessments, processing and analysis of fMRI/DTI and behavioral data, and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals. Additional opportunities to work on neuroimaging studies of emotional functioning, sleep deprivation, and social cognition are also available. A Ph.D. in neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, and/or related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in computational methods used in neuroimaging (e.g., Matlab, UNIX, LINUX, C/C++, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, FSL, TrackVis, CONN). Exceptional skills in experimental design, quantitative methods, and statistical analysis, and the ability to carry out independent data entry and sophisticated statistical analyses using standard software packages (e.g., SPSS, BMDP, JMP, SAS) are particularly desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid mastery of written English, preferably with some evidence of peer-reviewed publications. The College of Medicine recognizes the value of diversity of people, thought, perspective and experience. As the sole allopathic medical college in the state of Arizona, the UA College of Medicine values individuals who are able to work with diverse students, trainees, colleagues, and subjects. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized on Forbes 2015 list of America’s Best Employers in the United States and has been awarded the 2015 Work-Life Seal of Distinction by the Alliance for Work-Life Progress! For more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities Write protocols, conduct neuropsychological assessments, process and analyze fMRI/DTI and behavioral data. Supervise research assistants and others. Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. Additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, or related field. Preferred Qualifications Background in computational methods used in neuroimaging (e.g., Matlab, UNIX, LINUX, C/C++, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, FSL, TrackVis, CONN). Exceptional skills in experimental design, quantitative methods, and statistical analysis, and the ability to carry out independent data entry and sophisticated statistical analyses using standard software packages (e.g., SPSS, BMDP, JMP, SAS). Evidence of peer-reviewed publications. Demonstrated solid mastery of written English. http://uacareers.com/postings/5450 http://uacareers.com/postings/7002 ======================== Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in the Dept. of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine The Papageorgiou/Investigational Targeted Brain Neurotherapeutics Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral fellow to conduct innovative research to study neuromodulation and neurorehabilitative appoaches using real-time functional MRI neurofeedback along with EEG and EMG measures. The focus of our laboratory is three-fold: (i) elucidate the mechanisms that guide plasticity following insult to the brain, by using structural, volumetric, diffusion tensor imaging and functional connectivity measures; (ii) induce functional plasticity/reorganization of the brain by applying a targeted and individualized real-time fMRI neurofeedback method; (iii) develop optimization neurofeedback approaches via computational modelling. Prerequisite is a Ph.D. in a relevant field: Bio-engineering/Biomedical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; MR physics; Neuroscience; Bioinformatics, Computer Science, (Bio-) Physics or Experimental Psychology. Experience in fMRI methods and analysis is required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in real-time fMRI neurofeedback methods, multivariate and univariate pattern analysis, functional/effective connectivity, diffusion tensor imaging, EEG- and/or EMG approaches. The trainee will benefit from the Core for Advanced MR Imaging Facility at Baylor College of Medicine, which includes a state-of-the art imaging facility with three research-dedicated Siemens 3T MAGNETOM Trios. The applicant MUST have the passion and motivation to pursue innovative scientific research with a flexible work schedule. Apply: Please send a pdf or word CV to Dr. Dorina Papageorgiou at papageor(a)bcm.edu Compensation commensurate with experience. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. =============================================== Research Associate/Programmer The Papageorgiou/Investigational Targeted Brain Neurotherapeutics Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated research associate/programmer to conduct innovative research to study neuromodulation and neurorehabilitative appoaches using real-time functional MRI neurofeedback along with EEG and EMG measures. We examine cortical plasticity and neuromodulation in specific patient populations as a result of neurological injury and/or disease using real-time functional MRI neurofeedback, functional connectivity and diffusion tensor imaging methods with the goal to neuro-rehabilitate cortical blindness, speech, motor impairment as a result of lower cranial nerve injury. 1) A Masters of Science or Ph.D in any of the following disciplines - Bioinformatics, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or (Bio-)Physics - is available in the Investigational Targeted Brain Neurotherapeutics Laboratory of Dorina Papageorgiou, Ph.D., MHSc at Baylor College of Medicine. 2) Scientific programming expertise in C/C++ and Matlab and/or Python programming. Knowledge of Unix environment. 3) fMRI experience is a plus. 3) Good English communication skills 4) Excellent organizational, diligent, analytical skills. Ability to collaborate and work with others. The main tasks of the software developer will be: 1) Software development of real-time fMRI neurofeedback methods and application for neuro-rehabilitation of cortical blindness and/or lower cranial nerve injury. 2) User interface fMRI neurofeedback software development tailored for specific patient applications Please send a pdf or word CV to Dr. Dorina Papageorgiou at papageor(a)bcm.edu Compensation commensurate with experience. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. ========================================= Research Associate / Fellow The Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre (SPMMRC) School of Physics & Astronomy The Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre (SPMMRC), University of Nottingham is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral research fellow in the field of ultra-high field MRI (7 Tesla) and magnetoencephalography (MEG). This is a 2.5 year post, funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to work on projects related to the development of multi-modal neuroimaging and its application in the study of sensory systems. In particular, funding is related to the project “Human Mechanosensation: From 1st-Order Neurone to Somatosensory Cortex” which aims to understand in detail somatosensory processing. The successful candidate will apply fMRI and MEG to understand sensory processing in the human brain and how these systems break down in disease. The candidate will be responsible for: 1) Optimising techniques for the acquisition of neuroimaging data and applying those techniques to both healthy controls and patients with abnormalities in sensory processing. 2) Developing novel methods for analysis of neuroimaging data – in particular we will develop analysis methods for 7T fMRI to assess layers, columns and population receptive fields and we will introduce new modelling techniques for MEG to assess electrophysiological activity and connectivity within and between neural networks. This post forms part of a collaborative programme and the postdoctoral fellow will work within a multi-disciplinary team with links within Nottingham, Liverpool, Oxford, London, Gothenburg, Aix-Marseille, North Carolina, Amsterdam and the NIH, USA. We expect the applicant to have a background in physics, mathematics, engineering or a related area. Further we expect them to have a Ph.D. and published track record in the field of neuroimaging, in particular the development and application of fMRI and MEG. The University of Nottingham has been at the forefront of imaging since its inception in the 1970’s and a rich history of novel developments resulted in the award of a Nobel Prize to Sir Peter Mansfield. The Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre (SPMMRC) is a world leading laboratory working in the field of neuroimaging development, with significant contributions in the fields of MRI and fMRI, MEG and simultaneous EEG-fMRI. All experimental recording will take place at the SPMMRC, which is uniquely equipped with Philips 7T, 3T and 1.5T MR systems, MR-compatible 64-channel EEG and a 275-channel MEG instrument. Location: University Park Salary: £28,695 to £34,233 per annum, depending on skills and experience Fixed-term Closing Date: Tuesday 02 February 2016 Reference: SCI373815 Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Susan Francis, email: susan.francis(a)nottingham.ac.uk. ================================== 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++, 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). For more information, please visit: http://www.unc.edu/~gangl/contact.html. ============================= The University of Liège has currently an open call for young foreign post-doctoral researchers (BeIPD-Cofund program). The Cyclotron Research Centre has been rather successful in getting those grants over the last few years. Given the recent investments at the CRC and with a suitable candidate we would have a very good chance! The application is not (too) heavy either with only a 4 page project proposal. The project would focus on the processing of DWI and structural (quantitative) MRI data for a large study about sleep and genomic interaction (data already acquired), and the development of such methods. One idea is to build upon such "Anisotropy preserving DTI processing" approach but other suggestions by the candidate are welcome. Cluster processing is also planned. Very practically: - the CRC has a 3T Siemens Prisma, a 9.4T Agilent for small animal imaging, and a 7T Magentom Terra is "on the way". All on site and dedicated to research. - candidate should have his/her Phd by the 16th of March 2016 at the latest (and after September 2010). Strong numeral and programming skills required (background in engineering, maths, physics, etc. preferred). - (s)he should not have been funded/living in Belgium over the last few years. - 24 months duration grant, starting between the 1st of October and the 31st of December 2016. Candidates should send me a complete CV, a copy of their Phd thesis, and a letter of motivation by the 31st of January. For further details, you can contact me directly by email. Best, Chris Christophe Phillips, Ir, PhD FRS-FNRS. Senior Research Associate Adjunct assistant professor in applied sciences GIGA in silico medicine Cyclotron Research Centre, B30 University of Liege, Sart Tilman 4000 Liege, Belgium Tel: +32 4 366 2316 (secr.) +32 4 366 2366 Fax: +32 4 366 2946 email: c.phillips(a)ulg.ac.be =================================================== Several postdoctoral positions are available in IDEA lab (https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. Segmentation: The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image feature learning and segmentation. Experience on medical image segmentation using deformable surface, level sets, and graph cut is highly desirable. People with machine learning background on image features and shape statistics are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong knowledge on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) is desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of segmentation methods for brain segmentation and surface reconstruction. Registration: The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on feature learning and correspondence detection. Experience on medical image registration is highly desirable. People with experience on pairwise, group-wise and/or 4D registration are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge on brain development and also strong background on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of 3D, 4D, and group-wise image registration methods for early brain development and aging studies. Atlas Construction: Candidates with experience on patch-based sparse representation are encouraged to apply. The research topic will be the development of atlas construction methods for infant brain images. The successful candidates will be part of a diverse group including radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer scientists, and will build upon the group's previous work on medical image analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen (dgshen(a)med.unc.edu). ============================== One postdoctoral position is available in IDEA lab (https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. Imaging Genomics: The successful candidate should have a strong background on Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or relatedly majors, preferably with emphasis on neuroimaging analysis and genomics. Experience on brain disease diagnosis is highly desirable. People with machine learning background on feature representation and regression are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong knowledge on programming (good command of LINUX, C/C++, Python, Matlab, etc.) is desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of innovative methods for imaging genomics. The successful candidates will be part of a diverse group including radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer scientists, and will build upon the group’s previous work on medical image analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen (dgshen(a)med.unc.edu). =============================== Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) is pleased to announce thirteen openings for physicists / engineers in neuroimaging in our new premises, which houses 7T MRI, 3T Connectom (300mT/m gradients), 2 x 3 Prisma, MEG, TMS, EEG etc. The posts range from senior postdoc to full time, permanent academic posts. Please see our advertisement in Nature Jobs for more details: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/568465-academic-faculty-and-p… ==============================

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MEG
by Ross Devlin 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Dear all, Further to Gary's last, the MEG scanner is not currently avialable for booking because we have had to remove the compressor that supplies compressed air to the MSR door. I shall advise you once we have a working compressed air source that allows normal functionality of the MSR door. Ross

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Fwd: piling noise and vibration
by Gary Green 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

sorry the earlier email was sent from the wrong email address Dear Colleagues I apologise about the thumps and vibration in YNiC. This is due to the piling for foundations for the new scanner. It will continue all of this week. You may have to consider working elsewhere and maybe rescheduling any sensitive experiments. MRI is not affected but is currently not available as the chiller has failed. It will be repaired today. MEG is out of operation as the heating has failed due to a problem within the Biocentre plant room. This will also be available tomorrow. 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 PA : Claire Fox tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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PhDs, postdocs and other positions
by Gary Green 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

We are currently advertising a PhD project entitled 'Elucidating the impact of childhood emotional neglect on hippocampal function: a neurocognitive and neuroimaging approach' which may be of interest to current (or past) masters students with an interest in MRI, psychopathology, and hippocampal research. Please see below for further details. Project Description: The impact of early adversity on the risk of depression is well recognised but mechanistically, poorly understood. Moreover, putative models of the relevant relationships are simplistic and inadequately tested. Rodent studies show that reduced maternal care causes a linear reduction in hippocampal glucocorticoid receptor (GR) regulation which, most likely via epigenetic mechanisms, is sustained into adulthood. Reduced hippocampal GR function reduces homeostatic control of cortisol. Cortisol excess has been shown to be neurotoxic and may underlie the reduced hippocampal volume seen in imaging and post-mortem studies in patients suffering from depression. In a recent study we demonstrated a striking negative correlation (r=-0.86, p <0.01) between the degree of reported childhood emotional neglect and performance on a range of hippocampal-dependent tasks of episodic memory and episodic future thinking (i.e., the ability to imagine ones' personal future) in a cohort of current undergraduate students. In this studentship, we will use a combination of cognitive testing, neuroimaging (both structural and functional MRI) and an ex-vivo measure of GR function to probe this relationship further. In addition, structural equation modelling will be used in the development and testing of hippocampal-dependent models of the mediation of the impact of early adversity on depression. In this way we aim to shed light on the neural, and ensuing cognitive, cost of early childhood adversity, to determine whether cognitions, intimately linked with the functionality of the hippocampus, are especially vulnerable to the impact of early adversity and offer an explanation as to how, and why, these early experiences have the potential to unleash such devastation on future mental health. The supervisory team will include Dr Sinéad Mullally (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/staff/profile/sineadmullally.html#background), Dr Stuart Watson (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/staff/profile/stuartwatson.html#background) and Prof Stephen Rushton (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biology/staff/profile/stevenrushton.html#background). For further details and to apply online please see http://www.findaphd.com/search/projectdetails.aspx?PJID=70308 Informal enquiries should be made to either myself (sinead.mullally(a)ncl.ac.uk) or Dr Stuart Watson (stuart.watson(a)ncl.ac.uk). Please note that the closing date for this application is 22nd January 2016, and is a MRC DiMeN (Discovery Medicine North) Doctoral Training Partnership studentship. ============================ We are seeking to recruit a non-clinical research associate / fellow in paediatric neuroimaging to join our group at the University of Nottingham's Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (QMC Campus). The successful applicant will lead on the structural and functional image analysis of the CATNAP (Childhood Ataxia Telangiectasia Neuroimaging Assessment Project) MRI dataset. This dataset comprises neuroimaging from children with the inherited neurodegenerative condition Ataxia Telangiectasia and healthy control children, and includes structural images, resting state fMRI, DTI, perfusion and spectroscopic data. The study is funded by the A-T Children's Project and Action for A-T. The position is open to post-docs, and we would also be happy to receive applications from researchers who have submitted their soft-bound PhD thesis and are awaiting viva or performing PhD thesis corrections. The post is available immediately, and will finish on 16th August 2016. The closing date for applications is 19th January. More information can be found at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED377615 I'd be very happy to take informal enquiries about the post, and provide further information or arrange visits as required. Best Wishes, Rob (Dr Rob Dineen, Clinical Associate Professor of Neuroimaging, University of Nottingham) =========================== The Institute Established in 2003, Queensland Brain Institute (http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/) is housed on the St Lucia campus of University of Queensland, Australia. It is home to more than 400 staff, including 34 group leaders, working across a range of disciplines, focussed on discovering the fundamental mechanisms that regulate brain development and function in health and disease. QBI has state-of-the-art core facilities for super resolution microscopy, flow cytometry, molecular genetics, histochemistry and cognitive testing. Access is also available to an advanced imaging facility, including 16.4T MRI, 9.4T MRI (with cryoprobe), 7T MR-PET and microPET/CT for animal imaging, and 7T, 3T and PET/CT for human imaging. Over the past decade QBI has positioned itself as one of the world's leading neuroscience research institutes. It played a key role in contributing to UQ attaining the highest possible score of 5 for neuroscience, in both the 2010 and 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) reviews, one of only two universities in Australia to achieve this. The Role To goal of the lab is to determine neural endophenotype of diseases using functional and molecular imaging. One of the focus is to understand disease dependent functional connectome. Connectome refers to how the neural circuits of the brain are organized and their functional interaction. It stems from microscopic synaptic and cellular connectivity to macroscopic cortical organization. Understanding the brain connectome is a critical component for linking behaviour with cellular and molecular changes. Especially, recent clinical researchers have identified an association between brain connectome and clinical phenotype/severity in various neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders. However, due to the complicated disease mechanisms, whether and how the deficit of a particular functional network is caused by specific protein pathology, such as amyloidosis or tauopathy, or genetic mutation is not clear. To understand the relationship with the molecular pathology, we are developing advanced in vivo imaging techniques (MRI, PET and optical imaging) to track the structural, functional and molecular changes longitudinally in transgenic mice that express specific disease-related mutations. Correlations can then be drawn between animal behaviour, neuropathology, neurotransmission and the neural network. There are opportunities for highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow and PhD student to join this collaborative project. The postdoc/student will learn, refine and develop in vivo functional imaging in rodents to understand how neurotransmission and functional connectome are disrupted in the disease progression. The results will be validated by PET, electrophysiology and optogenetics. The Person The applicants must have a PhD (or close to completion) in neuroscience, biomedical engineering or related field. Applicants will have demonstrated track records and expert knowledge in the area of MRI physics, animal experiment and neurophysiology. Experience in functional MRI, MRS, and programming language (Matlab or C/C++) are required. Applicants will also have demonstrated ability to bring research to publication, excellent organisational and time management skills as well as a high level of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Remuneration The research fellow position is a full-time fixed term appointment up to three (3) years at an Academic Research Level A or B with the possibility of renewal subject to successful funding. Level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and academic achievements. The remuneration package will be in the range of: Academic level A $74,042 - $82,510 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range of $86,630 - $96,536 p.a.). Academic Level B- $86,853 - $103,138 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $101,618 - $120,671 p.a.). Enquiries Further information regarding the project can be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Kai-Hsiang Chuang (k.chuang(a)uq.edu.au). To submit an application for this role clearly state the title of the role, and use the Apply button on the UQ Jobs website – see links below for position advertisements: http://jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/497432/postdoctoral-research-fellowresearc… ============================ Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Multimodal Neuroimaging of Pediatric Concussion Duration: 2-3 years Start date: Fall 2016 or negotiable Salary: $50,000/yr + benefits The Departments of Clinical Neurosciences, Psychology, and Radiology at the University of Calgary are accepting applications for a postdoctoral scholar with interests in multimodal neuroimaging and its relationship to outcomes and treatment of pediatric concusssion. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Karen Barlow and Dr. Keith Yeates on their CIHR-funded studies of pediatric concussion, and will receive advanced training from Dr. Signe Bray, Dr. Brad Goodyear, and Dr. Catherine Lebel, neuroimaging scientists at the Child and Adolescent Imaging Research (CAIR) program (see https://www.ucalgary.ca/ach-mri-research-centre/) and the Seaman Family MR Centre (https://mrcentre.ca/). Dr. Barlow is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics and Clinical Neurosciences and a member of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI). Her research focuses on improving the outcome of pediatric concussion in two ways: i) by designing clinical tools and novel biomarkers, including imaging biomarkers (MRI, TMS and fNIRS), to monitor outcome and treatment, and ii) by performing clinical trials using both pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological agents. She is funded by a CIHR Team Grant and directs a randomized controlled pharmacological trial for post-concussion syndrome that includes the use of multimodal imaging to monitor response to treatment (www.playgametrial.ca). Dr. Yeates is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, and Ronald and Irene Ward Chair of Pediatric Brain Injury. He serves as program lead for the Integrated Concussion Research Program (ICRP), an interdisciplinary, campus-wide initiative supported by both ACHRI and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI). He has received substantial external grant funding for research focusing on the outcomes of pediatric traumatic brain injury, including a recent CIHR Foundation Grant focused on the assessment and treatment of pediatric concussion. Dr. Bray is an Asssistant Professor in the Department of Radiology and scientific director of the Child & Adolescent Imaging Research (CAIR) program at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Dr. Bray’s research is supported by CIHR, NSERC, and the SickKids Foundation. She uses structural and functional imaging to investigate typical and atypical developmental changes in the brain, and their relationship with cognitive development. Dr. Goodyear is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology and an imaging scientist at the Seaman Family MR Centre. Dr. Goodyear's research interest is primarily in the development of signal processing and analysis methods for resting-state fMRI, and the application of these methods to the investigation of neurological and neurovascular disease. Dr. Lebel is an Asssistant Professor in the Department of Radiology, and a member of the Child & Adolescent Imaging Research (CAIR) program at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Dr. Lebel’s research is supported by CIHR, NSERC, and NeuroDevNet. Much of her work has used DTI to assess white matter microstructure. Specifically, her research interests include brain plasticity in response to learning, treatment, or intervention, and brain maturation in children with developmental disorders such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The scholar will work with Drs. Barlow and Yeates on their CIHR-funded studies, under the tutelage of Dr. Bray, Dr. Goodyear, and Dr. Lebel, to examine multimodal neuroimaging correlates of pediatric concussion outcomes. Current imaging protocols include 3D volumetric, DTI, ASL, fMRI (task-related and resting state), and quantitative susceptibility mapping. Applicants should have a PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, medical sciences, or other relevant discipline, and experience with MR image processing and analysis. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, graduate transcript, and 3 recommendation letters to kyeates(a)ucalgary.ca or Karen.barlow(a)albertahealthservices.ca. The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation’s most enterprising city. Named a cultural capital of Canada and one of the best places to live in the world, Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. ===================================== The Center of Alcohol Studies (CAS) at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, invites applications for two post-doctoral positions in the Cardiac Neuroscience Laboratory. Post-doctoral associates will become part of an NIH-supported translational and transdisciplinary research team led by Drs. Marsha Bates and Jennifer Buckman. We seek a post-doctoral candidate with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experience to oversee neuroimaging sessions and contribute to cutting-edge analytic approaches with our multi-institution imaging team. We further seek a post-doctoral candidate with clinical research experience to oversee intake and screening assessments for a randomized clinical trial (RCT) that targets parenting women who are receiving intensive outpatient treatment for a substance use disorder. This new RCT assesses a brief biobehavioral, breathing-based intervention as an adjunct to treatment as usual by examining changes in neurocardiac signaling, BOLD reactivity, brain connectivity, cognitive ability, psychopathology, and substance use from pre- to post-treatment. Substantial training and publication opportunities are available in psychophysiology, neuroimaging, and clinical intervention within a translational science framework working with physiologists, psychologists, neuroscientists, and computational modelers. Opportunities exist to model and connect clinical, behavioral, and biological level assessments within a team science paradigm. The successful candidates will have a PhD in Psychology or a related field with a background in addiction and research methods. Neuroimaging experience, particularly with fMRI, is required for one position. Clinical assessment experience, including SCID and Timeline Follow Back, is required for the other. Some familiarity with or interest in cardiovascular physiology and heart rate variability biofeedback is preferred. Application must include: · A cover letter, no more than two pages, to demonstrate how your knowledge and experience are matched to this position. · A current CV of education, professional and research experience, publication background, and the names and emails of three references. Please send materials by February 28, 2016 to: Stephanie Peeters Senior Administrative Assistant ADDRESS: Center of Alcohol Studies Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 607 Allison Road Piscataway, NJ 08854-8001 EMAIL: snsmith(a)rutgers.edu =============================== A prospective, longitudinal birth mother-offspring cohort study (Growing Up in Singapore Towards Health Outcomes; GUSTO) study provides a unique opportunity to investigate 1) gene-environment influence on cognitive and brain development; 2) the regulation of epigenetic memory on the development of children’s mental health. GUSTO establishes the intense assessment of cognition, emotional, brain imaging, genetics and epigenetics from infancy onwards and environmental measurements, such as maternal mental health, nutrition, social support etc. We are now seeking researchers who are interested in mining GUSTO data at all levels. We aim to identify new markers characterizing environmental, genetic, and cognitive factors and hence explaining epigenetic markers and children’s mental health. The position includes opportunities to apply novel computational models to high-dimensional data sets and develop expertise in 'big data' analysis in neuroscience and to work within a highly multidisciplinary research setting that includes expertise in bioinformatics and biostatistics. Requirements: · PhD on cognitive or affective neuroscience, neuroimaging, bioinformatics, computer vision, statistics, or relevant field · Experience on mining high dimensional data · Good communication in English language · English writing skill is a must. If you are interested in the jobs listed above, please send your CV to Associate Prof. Anqi QIU Department of Biomedical Engineering National University of Singapore Email: bieqa(a)nus.edu.sg Phone: +(65) 6516 7002 ============================= Postdoctoral Researcher – Mindfulness training and real-time neurofeedback. Center for Mindfulness, UMass Medical School, MA USA The Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct research aimed at furthering our scientific understanding of mindfulness meditation and the extent to which real time neurofeedback can track and augment mindfulness training. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in projects using real-time source-estimated EEG neurofeedback in conjunction with fMRI. We have recently identified biologically plausible brain targets of meditation (e.g. Brewer et al PNAS 2011, Garrison Neuroimage 2013), and are currently running an NIH-funded trial to examine whether neurofeedback from specific brain regions associated with meditation can augment mindfulness acquisition. The successful candidate will contribute to these efforts by providing analysis of current datasets and developing her/his own mentored projects. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team of physicians, clinicians and basic scientists. The successful candidate should be creative, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary group with physicians, psychologists, engineers and computer scientists, and should have excellent communication skills in English and good writing skills. Experience with fMRI techniques and analysis is important, and an interest in therapeutic applications of meditation and mindfulness training is preferred. Preferred Qualifications for this position include: • PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering or related field • Experience with fMRI analysis (FSL, AFNI, SPM etc.) • Experience with EEG application and analysis • Basic programming experience (C++, bash etc.) • A record of publication and/or conference presentations The qualified candidate could begin work as early as February 2016. Qualified candidates should submit their CV and three references to: Judson Brewer MD PhD (judson.brewer(a)umassmed.edu), Center for Mindfulness, UMASS Medical School. The Center for Mindfulness was founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979, and now has over 20,000 graduates of its Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program (see http://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/index.aspx for more details). Now housed in its own building, it has recently expanded to include core research facilities to bring together clinicians and scientists for truly collaborative basic and translational research. ======================== The Cognitive Neuroscience lab at the University of La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain welcomes applications for a two-year postdoctoral Juan de la Cierva position sponsored by the Spanish Government. We are looking for a researcher with experience in fMRI. Experience with other imaging modalities (EEG, DTI, MRS) is a strong plus. We have direct access to an EEG lab, as well as daily access to a GE 3T MRI scanner in the university hospital. Other imaging modalities such as fNIRS and TMS are also available. Although the main research focus of our lab is on the cognitive neuroscience of language, a significant effort also involves improving analytical techniques in both EEG and fMRI. Deadline for the position is January 29, 2016. ***An important requirement for the position is that your PhD degree is obtained between January 2011 and December 2015.*** If you meet these requirements and want to be considered for the position, please send your CV to Niels Janssen (njanssen(a)ull.es). -- Niels Janssen Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory Institute of Biomedical Technologies Center for Biomedical Research of the Canary Islands University of La Laguna Tenerife, Spain http://www.neurocog.ull.es/en ===================== 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 February, 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 Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu =============================== The Cluster of Excellence “Hearing4all: Models, Technology and Solutions for Diagnostics, Restoration and Support of Hearing” at the Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (in collaboration with the Medizinische Hochschule Hannover and Leibniz Universität Hannover) is seeking to fill the position of a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Auditory Neuroimaging in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The position is available from 1st of May 2016 until the end of the first funding period of the Cluster of Excellence (31st of October 2017). Payment is depending on previous experience (German TV-L E13, full time). The position is in principle suitable for part-time work. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the research goals of the cluster by participation in task group 3 "Functional characterization of the individual" within research area A "Improving diagnostics for better individualized treatment" (www.hearing4all.de). Candidates are expected to have an academic university degree in the field of psychology, neuroscience, physics or a related discipline and have shown their ability to perform excellent scientific work, demonstrated by the outstanding quality of their Doctorate/PhD research and a good publication record. We are seeking candidates with prior experience in neuroimaging techniques (e.g. fMRI, MRI, DTI), advanced analysis methods (e.g. functional or structural connectivity) and research experience in areas of auditory attention, audiovisual integration or auditory plasticity. Good programming skills (e.g. MATLAB) are of advantage. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art brain imaging (MRI, NIRS, EEG and MEG), and computational facilities. 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. Please send your application including a cover letter, CV, list of potential referees, links to recent publications and copies of certificates for academic grades to Prof. Christiane Thiel, Department of Psychology, University of Oldenburg, 26111 Oldenburg, Germany; (christiane.thieluni-oldenburg.de). Electronic applications (one pdf file) are preferred. The application deadline is 4th of February 2016. -- Dr. Sebastian Puschmann Biological Psychology Department of Psychology European Medical School Carl von Ossietzky Universität 26111 Oldenburg (Germany) phone: +49-441-798-3931 office: A7-032 (Haarentor campus) web: www.uni-oldenburg.de/cogneuro =======================

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YNiC seminar today.
by Claire Fox 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Dear All, A reminder that Dr Aneurin Kennerley will be giving the following talk today "Why so Negative? Long Latency Reductions in Gamma Band Neuronal activity told me to be". The seminar will take place at 4pm in B020, all are welcome and refreshments will be available afterwards. Many thanks Claire -- Claire Fox PA to Professor Gary Green The York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way Science Park York YO10 5NY Tel: 01904 435329 Fax: 01904 435356 Email: Claire.fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Website: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/ E-mail disclaimer: http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm

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Brief downtime this Sunday
by Paul Elliott 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Hi all, This Sunday evening (17th Jan) we will be updating a large number of our systems. This will involve around 15 minutes of downtime. To facilitate the updates jobs sent to the cluster from Friday evening will be queued. Any jobs still running on the cluster during the updates may be cancelled and will need to be resubmitted. Thanks, Paul. -- Paul Elliott, UNIX Systems Administrator York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York

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Next meeting Science YNIC Commitee
by Jonny Smallwood 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Hello everyone, The next meeting of the YNIC Science committee takes place on Monday the 18th of January at 2pm. If anyone has any issues that they would like to be raised at this meeting, can you please email them to Sarah Finch (ccd) so she can add them to the agenda. Also, Tessa Flack has resigned her position on the committee, so we are looking for a new PhD representative. Thanks to Tessa for all her work on the committee over the last few years. Please let me know if you would like to join the committee. Thanks Jonny -- Jonathan Smallwood Reader in Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience University of York, England.

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Open plan teaching times and cluster usage
by Mark Hymers 08 Jan '16

08 Jan '16

Dear all, Over this term, Open plan will be used for teaching on a number of occasions. We will be asking everyone who is not taking part in the class to leave the open plan area at these times. The times for this term are: Week 2: Monday 11th January: 1200-1600 Friday 15th January: 1200-1600 Week 3: Friday 22nd January: 1200-1600 Week 4: Monday 25th January: 1200-1600 Friday 29th January: 1200-1600 Week 5: Friday 5th February: 1200-1600 Week 7: Monday 15th February: 1200-1600 Friday 19th February: 1200-1600 Week 8: Friday 26th February: 1200-1600 Week 9: Monday 29th February: 1200-1600 Friday 4th March: 1200-1600 Week 10: Friday 11th March: 1200-1600 These times can be found on the University timetable http://www.york.ac.uk/viewtimetables by choosing YNiC as the room and clicking "View Room" Please note that we will also be placing the cluster queue on hold for long jobs in advance of, and during, the Friday sessions to ensure that students on the Neuroimaging courses can complete their work during these practical sessions. Thanks, Mark -- Mark Hymers, York Neuroimaging Centre Please note that my email address is: mark.hymers(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Responses to messages sent to other addresses may be delayed

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Grant funded scanning hours estimation for the MTP
by Jonny Smallwood 07 Jan '16

07 Jan '16

Hello YNIC Users, In order for the Medium Term Plan to be as accurate as possible we need an estimate of the amount of income that YNIC is likely to make from grant income related to scanning. If you have an active grant, or one that is likely to become active, can you send Jo Saunders an email describing the number of MEG or fMRI hours that you anticipate using in each year of the grant period. *This applies to any grant that will be active over the next five years.* We understand that this will be an estimate and that the exact numbers may change, however, it is better for the estimate to come from the PIs under these circumstances. Please note this only applies to hours supported by external funders (e.g. does not include start up hours or PhD hours). If possible we would like this information by early next week so that it can be factored in to the MTP. Thanks for your hep with this, -- Jonathan Smallwood Reader in Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience University of York, England.

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TMS maintenance
by Andre Gouws 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

(TMS operators - sorry for cross posting - info copied to all YNiC users to keep everyone in the loop). Hi all, We have now negotiated a service / maintenance / repair contract with Magstim and are ready to send some units & coils off for service. The plan is to send one stimulator unit & PSU (top and bottom pair) with 2/ 3 coils, keeping the other unit and some coils on site while the first is being serviced. This should in theory allow us to keep using the lab with the 2nd unit while the 1st is checked. Once the 1st set is returned, we will send the 2nd set off for service with other coils. I need to know, from anyone intending to use TMS over the next 4-6 weeks, the details of the coils you are using - which coils and how many you use in a session. We may need to coordinate across groups if (as) there are differing coil requirements. FYI, if no faults are detected, magstim expects the turnaround per service to be 7-10 days. Please let me know ASAP. Andre' -- This is a message sent to YNiC operators If you have any technical concerns, please email it.manager(a)ynic.york.ac.uk _______________________________________________ Staff mailing list Staff(a)ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/staff

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phds,postdocs...
by Gary Green 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

The lab of Daniele Marinazzo (www.ugent.be/~dmarinaz), at the department of Data Analysis, Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences of the University of Ghent, Belgium, is looking for a PhD student. The position is fully funded for 4 years by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). The research subject involves advanced statistical data analysis of fMRI data. The student will be part of a research group focusing on the development and validation of new methods for the analysis of neuroimaging data, in the framework of a multidisciplinary collaboration with psychologists and clinicians. Both candidates with a technical degree and candidates with a psychology degree but an interest in programming and quantitative analyses are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of at least one programming language (python, matlab, R …) and an interest for multidisciplinary research are required. The University of Gent (www.ugent.be) hosts a vibrant research community and offers excellent facilities to students and employees. The most likely starting date is October 2016 but earlier appointments can be considered. Candidates are invited to send a motivation letter and the names of two referees to Daniele Marinazzo (daniele.marinazzo(a)ugent.be) Informal inquiries and requests for further information are most welcome. -- Daniele Marinazzo -- Department of Data Analysis Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences, Ghent University Henri Dunantlaan 1, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium +32 (0) 9 264 6375 http://users.ugent.be/~dmarinaz/ ========================================== 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. Please send enquiries or c.v. to Dr. Khalaf Bushara , E-mail: busha001(a)umn.edu ========================================== PostDoctoral Research Position at the University of Edinburgh in Biomedical Signal Processing We are looking for an enthusiastic and strongly motivated researcher to join our group within the Institute for Digital Communications in the School of Engineering of the University of Edinburgh. You will work in an EPSRC-funded project on the creation of new analysis techniques based on tensor factorisations for dynamic brain connectivity data. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to develop advanced signal processing techniques for connectivity analysis and further our understanding of how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain electrophysiological activity. The main objective of the project is to create a novel framework based on tensor factorisations to investigate the components of dynamic networks resulting from electroencephalogram functional connectivity. This will include the introduction of appropriate constraints in the factorisations, and methods to compare them across subjects. You should hold (or be about to receive) a PhD in signal processing, computer science, or a related numerate discipline. Experience in biomedical signal processing and/or brain connectivity analysis will be considered a plus. A good track record of international publications demonstrating prior experience is required. You should have good programming skills, a strong mathematical background, and an interest in interdisciplinary research. This post is full time and fixed term for 13 months, to commence in April 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. The University of Edinburgh is considered one of the top universities in the world according to recent rankings. The Institute for Digital Communications, in the School of Engineering, develops theory, algorithms and hardware for the next generation of signal processing, imaging and communication systems. The Institute comprises 15 faculty members and over 65 research fellows/associates and over PhD students. In REF2014, Engineering had 94% of the overall research activity ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, offers a vibrant professional life, excellent career opportunities and a very high quality of life. It has a beautiful old part, has an abundance of café’s, restaurants and bars, and yearly hosts the Festival and the Fringe, which is the largest arts gathering in the world. Interested candidates should email the Principal Investigator (Dr Javier Escudero, javier.escudero(a)ed.ac.uk) with an updated CV and a brief summary of interests. =============================== 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 positions are suitable for part-time work. The Neuroimaging Center hosts a state of the art magnetoencephalograph (ElektaTriux) 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. We seek for highly motivated post-doctoral candidates (with PhD) with an academic university degree in physics, engineering or related fields, with documented research experience in magnetoencephalography (position 1) or magnetic resonance imaging (position 2). For both positions, fluency in English is necessary. German and experience in the design of neurocognitive experiments are desirable. 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. 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. The European Medical School is a cooperation project between the Universities of Oldenburg and Groningen and three local hospitals. 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 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. Electronic applications (one pdf file) are preferred and can be send to: Professor Dr. Jochem Rieger: Jochem.rieger(a)uni-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 January 31st 2016. Applications should include your CV, a list of most recent publications, and a statement (max. 3 pages). ========================= Full details for this position can be found at: http://jobs.mq.edu.au/cw/en/job/496354/postdoctoral-researcher-in-magnetoen… An opportunity exists for a postdoctoral researcher to develop and use the magnetoencephalographic (MEG) system to investigate brain responses in adults and children with a unilateral cochlear implant (MEG III). The successful candidate will participate in research projects developing and assessing new noise reduction techniques for MEG III measurements; and planning and implementing research studies investigating the nature and trajectory of brain changes following cochlear implantation. The MEG III system is located in the KIT-Macquarie Brain Research Laboratory, a state-of-the-art MEG facility housed in the Australian Hearing Hub on the Macquarie University campus, and co-located with Cochlear, the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders. Comprising three MEG systems for non-invasive imaging of human brain function, the KIT-Macquarie Laboratory is home to the first MEG system in the Southern Hemisphere, the first paediatric MEG system in the world, and now, with MEG III, a world-first system for measuring auditory and linguistic brain functions in cochlear implant users. The role is funded through the HEARing Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), a partnership of clinicians, researchers and commercial partners working to improve the hearing health of Australians. The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with researchers from the Audiology section within the Department of Linguistics and Cochlear – the leading manufacturer of cochlear implants. ========================= Post-doctoral Training in TMS at the University of Michigan An interdisciplinary post-doctoral position is available at the University of Michigan to work with Stephan Taylor (Psychiatry), Sean Meehan (Kinesiology) and Thad Polk (Psychology). One project will use paired pulse TMS to study GABAergic function in neuropsychiatric conditions (psychosis, depression, stroke) and normal aging, but opportunities for independent projects in TMS (e.g. theta burst stimulation), as well as complementary projects in fMRI and MRS will be plentiful across the three labs. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. Experience in fMRI and TMS is highly desirable, but not required. However, strong technical/analytic skills (e.g. data analysis and/or programming) and the capability to learn the necessary procedural skills for TMS are required. The fellowship is available immediately. If interested, please contact: Stephan Taylor MD sftaylor(a)umich.edu, Sean Meehan PhD skmeehan(a)umich.edu or Thad Polk PhD tpolk(a)umich.edu. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity provider. ======================== * Post Doctoral Position: fMRI Project on Intrinsic Motivation and Decision Making, University of Reading, UK** A talented and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher is required to work on an interdisciplinary neuroimaging project on human curiosity (or intrinsic motivation) and decision making under the supervision of Dr Kou Murayama, the principal investigator of the Motivation Laboratory in the University of Reading, UK (http://koumurayama.com/). This exciting project, funded by European Commission, provides a unique opportunity to examine neural mechanisms through which human curiosity biases decision making process, using neuroimaging experimental methods. The successful candidate will have a variety of duties including programming experiments, preparing experimental stimuli, and collecting and analysing neuroimaging data. The Department of Psychology at the University of Reading hosts the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN), providing extensive laboratory facilities for research projects in psychology and cognitive and computational neuroscience, with a research-dedicated 3T Siemens Trio MRI scanner, which is complemented by integrated eye tracking systems and MRI-compatible EEG and TMS systems. This is a 1 year position and the anticipated starting date is April 2015 (negotiable). Salary is GBP 28,982 per annum (Grade 6). The application closes on 3rd February, 2016. If you are interested, please go to the link below for further details. Application must be submited online (via the link below). https://www.reading.ac.uk/15/about/jobs/about-job-details.aspx?vacancy_id=1… If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kou Murayama (k.murayama(a)reading.ac.uk). ============================

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phds. postdocs, other positions
by Gary Green 04 Jan '16

04 Jan '16

An opportunity to study at both the Departments of Medicine and Computing is available at Imperial College London. Starting in October 2016, the studentship is part of the prestigious EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Neurotechnology for life and health and involves an initial MRes year, before registering for a PhD in year 2. Our novel project focuses on using brain imaging and ageing biomarkers to predict biological age in the UKBiobank dataset. A systemic measure of biological age could have great utility in predicting health outcomes in the ageing population and will be implemented as a publich health tool. More details on the project and how to apply below. http://www.imperial.ac.uk/neurotechnology/cdt/projects/measuring_age/ James H Cole, PhD C3NL Division of Brain Sciences Department of Medicine Imperial College London ==================================== he German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a center of excellence within the Helmholtz Association that performs translational research on Neurodegenerative Diseases. The center includes nine high-performing sites in Bonn, Berlin, Dresden, Göttingen, Magdeburg, Munich, Rostock/Greifswald, Tübingen and Witten. Within the area of clinical research we have a position for a PhD position (f/m) Neuro Image Analysis – Code 1347/2015/11 Description: You will work in an interdisciplinary team in Bonn focused on Clinical Research. Clinical research at the DZNE aims to investigate causes and preclinical biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases, and to study normal and pathological brain structure and function in neurodegenerative diseases. To this end the team, led by Prof. Thomas Klockgether, Director of Clinical Research of the DZNE is currently establishing several clinical studies including MR-imaging in a multi-center and single site setting. The study facility in Bonn will encompass state-of-the art apparatus including 3T MRI scanners (Siemens Skyra) as well as a 7T MRI Scanner, advanced bio-banking program and large data storage and computational resources. We invite applications for a PhD project on multimodal brain imaging in Neurodegenerative Diseases (e.g. spinocerebellar ataxia) in the Clinical Research Group at the German Center of Neurodegenerative Diseases, DZNE, Bonn, Germany. Within the framework of multicenter studies the project aims to investigate the structural and functional trace of Neurodegenerative Diseases (e.g. spinocerebellar ataxia) in the human brain. Available methods include resting state fMRI, DTI and morphometry. Interested candidates are encouraged to develop computational modelling skills. Qualifications and experience: We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field, and with a strong interest in neurodegenerative diseases. Programming skills in Matlab and experience with resting-state fMRI are an advantage. Demonstrable interest in quantitative research, strong analytical skills, ability for independent and critical thinking, and excellent communication and writing skills in the English language are a prerequisite. Creative, highly motivated and team-oriented candidates, who dare to take initiative and enjoy working in a fast-growing, dynamic research environment in an internationally oriented biomedical institution, are strongly encouraged to apply. We offer: - An interesting and challenging task in a research center that works on the future topics of health research - An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research - A high potential for the individual development of our employees - Targeted personnel development - A full-time position, initially temporary limited to two year - Employment, payment and social benefits are consistent with those at other research institutesJob location is Bonn, Germany. Common language at work is English or German. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. The DZNE especially welcomes and encourages disabled individuals to apply. Contact: Interested candidates should send their applications including CV with transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees in a single file to: application(a)dzne.de References may be taken up as part of the candidate selection and prior to interview. Applicants who do not wish referees to be contacted without prior notice and consent should make this explicitly clear on their application. ============================== A PhD Studentship, "Learning to move in space and time: Multimodal imaging of the human cerebellum”, is available at the University of Nottingham, UK. Now open: An exciting opportunity to work in the HandLab using high-field (7T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This is part of the IMPACT programme, under the "Imaging: Molecules to Man" theme. For more details, contact Dr Nick Holmes (nicholas.holmes(a)nottingham.ac.uk), and see the programme website below: DEADLINE: 10th January 2016 - apply ASAP! http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/mrc-impact/index.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/mrc-impact/imaging.aspx ========================= A PhD studentship „Identifying non-invasive imaging markers of neuroinflammation in treatment pharmacoresistant epilepsy“ is available in the Epilepsy Research Group (ERG) at the University of Liverpool, UK and is supervised by Dr Simon Keller and Prof Tony Marson. Please find all details about this position via this link: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=70289&LID=3417 Deadline: Friday, January 22, 2016 - apply ASAP! ================= for our brainstem/superior colliculus projects at the University of Tuebingen we are looking for two PhDs. The DFG-funded project will run for 3 years and use primarily fMRI and DTI at a 3T scanner. The full project description and further information are available on our webpage: https://homepages.uni-tuebingen.de//marc.himmelbach/Welcome.html. Applicants should submit their application documents (cover letter, CV, 2 references, publication list and master thesis, if available) by e-mail as a single pdf to Dr. Himmelbach. Applications will be considered until 31st January 2016. With kind regards, Marc Himmelbach Dr. Marc Himmelbach Division of Neuropsychology Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research Centre for Integrative Neuroscience Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, D-72076 Tübingen Phone: ++49 (0)7071-29 86580 Fax: ++49 (0)7071-29 4489 http://homepages.uni-tuebingen.de/marc.himmelbach ===================================== Mind Research Network Postdoctoral Fellow – Job # 2015.180.M Summary A post-doctoral research position is currently available in Dr. Andrew Mayer’s laboratory at The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, New Mexico location in the area of cognitive neuroscience. The candidate will work on several NIH-funded projects that use multimodal neuroimaging to study traumatic brain injury and psychosis spectrum disorders. Particular areas of focus include cognitive neuroscience studies of multisensory cognitive control, advanced modeling for diffusion MRI and mechanistic explorations of vascular integrity through multimodal imaging (i.e., task-related BOLD, pCASL, cerebral vascular reactivity and resting state data). Requirements A Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, computer science or a related field is required. The ideal candidate should possess a strong interest in working in both clinical and pre-clinical research settings, a strong publication record and experience in brain imaging (functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion MRI, structural MRI, etc). Applicant must also have strong programming skills in Linux and one or more other languages (R, MATLAB, python, etc.). The position is for two years, with a third year extension possible. To apply, visit www.mrn.org and refer to Job # in the “Jobs” section of the website. Or contact Dr. Mayer directly at amayer(a)mrn.org. The Mind Research Network is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and brain injury. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MRN consists of an interdisciplinary association of scientists located at universities, national laboratories and research centers around the world and is focused on imaging technology and its emergence as an integral element of neuroscience investigation. With an extended community of academicians, researchers, graduate students and technicians, the MRN is uniquely positioned with its national infrastructure to link the brightest minds in neuroscience with some of the most cutting-edge neuroimaging capabilities in the world today Equal Opportunity Employer The Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer–M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click here. For assistance with our application process, including reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process, please send an email to recruiting(a)lrri.org or call 505-348-9400. ======================== The Pediatric Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program (P-MAP) and the Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute (TMII) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral scholar in neuroimaging. The focus of this position will be on analyzing fMRI and/or MRS data. Candidates should have (or nearing completion of) a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, radiology, engineering, or a related field, and should have a strong background in quantitative analysis. Proficiencies with at least one neuroimaging analysis software (e.g. FSL, AFNI, SPM, Freesurfer, Caret, Connectome workbench, etc.) and Unix/Linux environment are expected. Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or R programming language is a plus. The postdoctoral scholar will be mentored jointly by Dr. Vilma Gabbay and Dr. Junqian (Gordon) Xu, with the expectation for him/her to advance both clinical and methodological knowledge through this postdoctoral training. The P-MAP under the direction of Vilma Gabbay, MD, is a unique program in the greater New York metropolitan area dedicated exclusively to the study and treatment of adolescent mood and anxiety disorders, utilizing innovative neuroimaging and immunological methodologies. The neuroimaging program led by Junqian (Gordon) Xu, PhD, has extensive knowledge about the Human Connectome Project (HCP) data acquisition and analysis, and is dedicated to advancing magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy techniques. TMII is equipped with cutting-edge Siemens MRI scanners dedicated to research: 3T Skyra (32ch and 16ch head coils) and whole-body actively shielded 7T (32ch Nova head coil). One campus wide supercomputer and one TMII wide center cluster are fully accessible for data analysis and algorithm development. The postdoctoral fellow's primary responsibility is to analyze neuroimaging data from funded research projects. In addition, the mentors are fully committed to fostering the trainee's research independence through first-author manuscript writing and assisting in the PIs' grant applications. The candidate is highly encouraged to pursue his/her own research project through NIH F32 or foundation fellowship applications by the end of the first year. The initial employment is for two-years, with possible extension. Salary will be commensurate with experience and the cost of living in New York City. Subsidized housing close to Mount Sinai campus (upper east side, Manhattan) is available. Please send CV (with 3 references) and statement of interest to Kailyn Bradley, PhD: (kailyn.bradley(a)mssm.edu). Candidates with an early start date will be given priority. ============================ The Brain Behavior Laboratory (BBL) at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and The Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) are now accepting applications for a full-time Research Associate to coordinate our imaging analytics group, lead by Dr. Ted Satterthwaite. The BBL and LiBI study brain-behavior relationships in development and psychopathology; ongoing efforts include large-scale studies such as the Philadelphia Developmental Cohort (PNC), a landmark study of over 1,600 genotyped youth who received multi-modal neuroimaging as well as detailed clinical and cognitive phenotyping. Responsibilities will include: data integration and analysis, developing and maintaining imaging processing pipelines, supervising staff and trainees, assisting with grant preparation, and writing first-author manuscripts. This position will involve working as part of a highly-interdisciplinary research team that includes experts in diverse fields such as neuropsychiatry (Raquel E. Gur; director of LiBI and UPenn Neuropsychiatry), neuropsychology (Ruben Gur; director of BBL), network theory (Danielle S. Bassett), multivariate pattern analysis (Christos Davatzikos), and imaging statistics (Taki Shinohara). To work effectively in this highly collaborative environment, the applicant should have superior communication, language, and writing skills. The applicant must have completed their Ph.D. in neuroscience, engineering, psychology, or statistics with an established record of high productivity; post-doctoral training is desirable. Expertise in using neuroimaging software (e.g., FSL, ANTs, FreeSurfer, AFNI), statistical packages (e.g., R), and scripting languages (e.g., bash) are required. Please send cover letter and CV to Ted Satterthwaite (sattertt(a)upenn.edu). ================================== he Integrated Brain Imaging Center at the University of Washington in Seattle seeks a full-time staff research scientist with expertise in design and analysis of fMRI experiments. The successful candidate will be one who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment; can maintain a cutting edge conceptual understanding of image processing methods, analysis, and interpretation; views operationalizing methods on science as an exercise in problem solving; and enjoys integrating science and methods, operationally and conceptually. The successful candidate will demonstrate a trajectory of increasing responsibility for facilitating projects requiring divergent intellectual disciplines. Interested parties should see the full job posting on UW Hires (Req #: 128007). https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=… ============================= http://www.childmind.org/en/Neuroimaging-Data-Manager/ Neuroimaging Data Manager Organizational Summary The Child Mind Institute is an independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Our teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most. Together with our supporters, we're helping children reach their full potential in school and in life. We share all of our resources freely and do not accept any funding from the pharmaceutical industry. Job Description The Child Mind Institute is currently recruiting a Neuroimaging Data Manager (NDM) to oversee the collection, organization, quality assurance and sharing of EEG, fMRI and eye-tracking data obtained through CMI initiatives. In particular, these initiatives will include: 1) the CMI Clinical-Research Integration, which is actively working to obtain cognitive performance and EEG data from patients interested in participating and research, and 2) the Healthy Brain Network, which is a large-scale community-focused data acquisition effort that is obtaining EEG and multimodal MRI data from children and adolescents (ages 5-21) with a range of psychiatric presentations. The NDM will be responsible for the training of research assistant staff in the collection of data and monitoring of performance for quality. Additionally, the NDM will be responsible for the organization, quality assessment of EEG and fMRI data, as well as basic preprocessing. Additionally, the NDM will help to coordinate the open sharing of data with other researchers around the world. The NDM reports to the Director, Center for the Developing Brain (Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD) and to the Project Manager, Healthy Brain Network. This is an exempt position based in our NYC headquarters, with a competitive salary and benefits. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to the following: - Work collaboratively to develop neuroimaging research project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource requirements and deliverables. - Implement project protocols and operational plans, which areconsistent with strategic objectives. These should include staff training, monitoring and quality assurance mechanisms for EEG, multimodal MRI and eye-tracking data, as well as accompanying phenotypic data. - Understand and supportglobal project goals including patient recruitment,quality assurance, and public relations. - Work with senior CMI clinical and research staff to refine and update project goals andscopes, as well as to ensure proper adherence toclinical and research regulations. - Work with senior CMI clinical and research staff to manageresources and timelines associated with projectimplementation activities. - Work with senior CMI clinical and research staff to review and approve requests for new research projects from clinical staff at CMI. Ensuremaintenance of document standardization through the use of modeldocuments, templates and appropriate peer review. Required Skills - Research study coordination and management - Problem-solving, negotiation, inventory control - Supervision, staffing, management proficiency, performance management - Workflow development; writing protocols - EEG data acquisition and analysis Qualifications - Masters degree required in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, or other related areas. (Doctoral degree preferred) - Minimum two years' experience with the collection and analysis of EEG data. - Prior experience with the collection and analysis of functional MRI data is preferred, though not required. - Intermediate programming skills in either Python or Matlab - Proficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems. - Strong knowledge of standard office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Application instructions Click here to apply (https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=childmind&ccId=…). Upload cover letter and resume as one document. CMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CMI is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Employment at Will Relationship This position description does not constitute a guarantee that employment will continue for any specified period of time. Rather, employment is at the mutual consent of the employee and CMI, and can be terminated at will by the employee or by CMI. CMI reserves the right to modify the job description and/or reporting relationship at any time. CMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CMI is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD Phyllis Green and Randolph Cowen Scholar Director, Center for the Developing Brain Child Mind Institute http://www.childmind.org/ Director, Center for Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation Research Psychiatrist Nathan S. 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PHDs, postdocs, faculty and whole team opportunity
by Gary Green 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

1 PhD student position at the Center for Behavioral Brain Sciences, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Germany Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD student position in the Cognitive Neuroscience research group (www.cns-jocham.de) headed by PD Dr Gerhard Jocham. The position is part of the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 779 „Neurobiology of motivated behavior“ funded by the DFG (German Research Council). In this project, we will investigate how cortical representations of reward value are maintained during delay periods. The project is thus at the intersection of reward-guided decision making and working memory. MEG in combination with multivariate analyses approaches, behavioural modelling and pharmacological challenges will be used to study mechanisms of cortical value representations. Being embedded in the larger structure of the SFB 779, you will additionally benefit from the interactions with other leading experts. With several research-dedicated 3T and one 7T MRI scanners, an MEG and several EEG laboratories, a newly built combined MRI-PET facility, and a large community of researchers working on all levels of description (from cellular to systems), Magdeburg offers an outstanding and stimulating environment for cognitive neuroscience. For the position, a strong interest in decision making is important. You will have an MSc or equivalent degree (or be currently working towards one) in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field (biology, engineering, computer science, physics). The ideal candidate should also possess computer programming skills, in particular Matlab would be desirable. You will be thorough, efficient, a good communicator and enjoy both working independently and as part of a dynamic team. For further information about this unique opportunity, please contact Gerhard Jocham (jocham(a)ovgu.de). Visit our website (www.cns-jocham.de) to learn more about our research and the SFB website to learn more about the Collaborative Research Centre in general (www.sfb779.de/en/) and about the project in particular (www.sfb779.de/en/b16n.html). Applications should include a CV, a brief statement of research experience and interests, academic achievements and names of at least 2 referees. Please send your application electronically as a single pdf file quoting reference number 271/2015 to Dr Gerhard Jocham (jocham(a)ovgu.de). The position is available immediately (1 Jan 2016), but applications will be considered until the post is filled. Applications from disabled persons will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional expertise. The Otto von Guericke University aims to increase the proportion of women researchers within the university and specifically encourages women to apply. ============================== we are currently advertising the following three 4-year PhD positions for our lab with application deadlines early next year. The funding covers living expenses and UK/EU fees over four years and, using overseas research studentships, potentially also the higher fees for non-EU applicants. Students are chosen in competition with students who choose projects in other fields, which means that we would particularly encourage strong applicants with very good academic marks and previous research experience to apply. Please follow the links below for more information. Newcastle-DTA PhD studentships (1) Building brains: Which developmental pathways lead to better performance in information processing? (School: Computing Science Ref: DTA122) Within this project, a student will help to develop detailed simulations of brain network development. In addition, the student will test the performance of the grown networks on visual tasks. Through this, we will investigate (a) how developmental mechanisms are linked to the resulting topology and (b) how the resulting network is linked to processing performance. As a result, we will get a better understanding how changes during development are linked to brain architecture and how they can lead to cognitive deficits. Supervisors: Prof. Marcus Kaiser, Dr Gavin Clowry, and Dr Roman Bauer (2) Predicting patient outcomes following traumatic brain injury (School: Computing Science Ref: DTA123) In this study we will investigate the impact of simulated brain lesions using human brain connectivity data and computer simulations. We shall aim to produce biomarkers for patient outcomes. These techniques may hive wider applications in stroke, multiple sclerosis and ageing. Supervisors: Prof. Marcus Kaiser and Dr Peter Taylor Please apply by 22 January at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/study/postgrad/dta/ Newcastle-Singapore PhD studentships (3) Improving surgery in focal epilepsy using computational modelling (School: Computing Science Ref: NSS12) In this project we shall attempt to predict which patients will be seizure free after surgery using human brain connectivity information of patients. For those patients predicted to be not seizure free we shall suggest alternative strategies for surgery. See also our recent article in PLOS CB: http://www.ploscompbiol.org/article/metrics/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.… Supervisors: Dr. Peter Taylor, Prof. Marcus Kaiser, and Asst. Prof. Justin Dauwels (NTU, Singapore). The student will be based at Newcastle but also visit Singapore Please apply by 26 February at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/study/postgrad/singapore/ Research Environment There are currently 12 faculty members with a link to neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience. Using computational models for clinical applications is a strong interest of our group (see http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk/ for an overview). Students will be based in the School of Computing Science, which was ranked #9 for research and #1 for impact in the recent UK Research Excellence Framework evaluation, as part of the ICOS Group (http://ico2s.org/ ). They will also be affiliated with the Institute of Neuroscience which integrates more than 100 principal investigators across medicine, psychology, computer science, and engineering and which was ranked #9 overall and #5 for impact in the UK (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/). Newcastle University, with 20,000 students, lies in the city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne -- an area in the North-East of England with around one million inhabitants. The university is at the centre of Newcastle which itself is on the main train-line between London and Edinburgh, 20 minutes away from both the airport and the sand beach by public transport (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about/visit/city/ ). We also offer a one-year master programme in Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/postgrad/taught/5199/ ) which is now accepting applications. Best, Marcus -- Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. @ConnectomeLab Professor in 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/ Neuroinformatics@Newcastle: http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk ====================================================== The School of Psychology is currently inviting applications for a number of postgraduate funding awards to commence in October 2016. The application deadlines for each of these scholarships is 5pm on 31st January 2016. We have one School of Psychology Project-Linked Research Scholarship 2016 for anyone interested in collaborating on a specific project with a supervisory team of two or more academic staff members. In particular there is a project investigating "Cognitive Enhancement Using Brain Stimulation and Physical Exercise". This project involves different methods of electrical brain stimulation (i.e., constant current, alternating current and random noise stimulation as well as galvanic vestibular stimulation), physical exercise (e.g., cycling and running) and measurement (e.g., EEG, EMG and VO2 max or maximal oxygen consumption as a measure of cardiovascular fitness). You are strongly advised to contact the lead supervisor Amir-Homayoun Javadi to request advice for writing the proposal, which should expand on the brief summary given. Research Scholarships 2016: Some scholarships will take the form of School/Vice Chancellor’s Research Scholarships administered under the Graduate Teaching Assistant Scheme. We will also be bidding for ESRC studentships (MSc+PhD and PhD) as part of the South East ESRC Doctoral Training Centre. Please note that applicants will be considered for all forms of funding for which they are eligible therefore, separate applications are not necessary. However, additional materials are required for applications to be considered for ESRC awards (see ‘how to apply’ section of Research Scholarships 2016 advert). Greetings Amir-Homayoun -- Amir-Homayoun Javadi, PhD, Eng. Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience Room A2.7, School of Psychology, Keynes College, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NP, UK T: +44 (0)1227 82 7770 F: +44 (0)1227 82 7030 E: a.h.javadi(a)kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/psychology/people/javadia =========================================== at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, we offer a PhD position (neuroscience and psychology) in the domain of meditation research in elderly. Please find the details attached. With best wishes, Olga Klimecki Olga Klimecki, PhD http://cms.unige.ch/fapse/EmotionLab/Members/olga-klimecki/index.php http://www.affective-sciences.org/content/emotion-and-conflict-resolution http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/gXmrD5weVxPZHj7XXsZy/full Campus Biotech CISA - University of Geneva Chemin des Mines 9 CH-1202 Gen=E8ve 20 Telephone: +41 22 37 90 913 Fax: +41 22 379 06 10 =========================== A 3-year fully-funded PhD studentship is available in the School of Psychology at Bangor University commencing in October 2016. A highly-motivated and creative student with strong written and oral communication skills, and preferably experience with human neuroscience techniques (fMRI, TMS, EEG) is required for this position. The project is part of ongoing research in the Social Brain in Action Laboratory (SoBA Lab), which explores the cognitive and brain systems that underpin our ability to understand the actions and mental states of other people. Further details here - http://www.soba-lab.com/vacancies.html Informal enquiries regarding the PhD position can be directed to Richard Ramsey (r.ramsey [usual] bangor.ac.uk) ================================= We are recruiting 2 researchers to conduct a project on brain mechanisms of attention and rehabilitation in patients with spatial neglect after right brain lesions. The project will include behavioral testing and brain imaging measures with EEG and fMRI, with a special focus on neurofeedback based training of visual attention. It will be carried out in the context of a collaboration between several neuroscience labs at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and Swiss Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL), located at the Campus Biotech in Geneva where a new multidisciplinary center of excellence in biotechnology and neuroscience has recently been established. Previous experience in neuroimaging techniques is required. The position can start immediately. Funding is guaranteed for a minimum of 2 years, with a possibility of extension as the project will develop. The researchers will join a large and thriving community of neuroscientists, engineers, and psychologists gathered on the Campus Biotech and other institutions in the Geneva lake region. Interested candidates should send their CV with a motivation letter and references to: patrik.vuilleumier(a)unige.ch Laboratory for Behavioural Neurology and Imaging of Cognition (LABNIC), Dept of Neuroscience, University Medical School Dept of Neurology, University Hospital University of Geneva, Switzerland Medical Image Processing Lab (MIPLAB) Department of Radiology and Medical Informatics, HUG School of Engineering, Institute of Bioengineering, EPFL Center for Neuroprosthetics, EPFL Chemin des Mines 9 CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland http://labnic.unige.ch http://bbl.unige.ch http://www.campusbiotech.ch http://miplab.epfl.ch -- Swann Pichon, PhD Lecturer, Department of psychology University of Geneva, Campus Biotech, bât. H8-2 Chemin des Mines 9, Case postale 60, 1211 Geneva 20 Phone: +41 22 37 90 291 GSM ch/fr: +41 77 46 84 910 / +33 6 26 43 83 61 https://sites.google.com/site/swannpichon/ ===================================== Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford Grade 7: £30,434 - £37,394 p.a. (pay award pending) Ultra-high field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has undergone enormous advances in the past decade. To ensure the UK’s role in this exciting development, the Medical Research Council has funded the establishment of a UK7T Network with the aims of training postdoctoral researchers in 7T techniques, harmonising protocols for cross-site collaboration, and enabling data sharing, all with the goal of accelerating the clinical exploitation of 7T MRI. We are looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to be based within Oxford’s strong MR Physics Group. 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 post would be suited to someone with a PhD in physics or engineering. You will 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 11 January 2016. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. Full details are available at: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… ____________________________________________________________________ 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 ================================================ A postdoctoral position is available in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior to study the neural phenotypes associated with reward, emotion, and perception in disorders of body image. Description: Our lab uses functional and structural neuroimaging and psychophysical experiments to understand psychiatric phenotypes across disorders of body image and the obsessive-compulsive spectrum (see http://www.semel.ucla.edu/bddanorexia/current-research). The current project involves understanding reward and emotion in anorexia nervosa, and how this relates longitudinally to clinical outcome. We are also employing and developing novel multimodal imaging techniques using advanced computational modeling. UCLA has a wealth of neuroimaging and clinical resources. You will be joining a productive and collaborative group that utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques yet is also grounded in a strong clinical understanding of phenomenology of psychiatric populations. Requirements: Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. (post residency) in neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, biomedical engineering, biostatistics, physics, psychology, or related field. We are looking for candidates with experience in the design, collection, and analysis of fMRI data – including statistical analysis software such as FSL, SPM, or others – and experience with advanced computational modeling. The successful applicant will be able to function independently, manage several projects simultaneously, lead and mentor students and research assistants, have excellent computing and programming (Matlab, Python, shell scripting) as well as verbal and written English skills, and an aptitude for writing manuscripts and grant applications. To apply: please send a letter of interest, C.V., and a research statement (no longer than 2 pages) that describes your past research experience and future goals, and three letters of reference sent in confidence to Dr. Jamie Feusner: jfeusner(a)mednet.ucla.edu =========================== Post-doc position: Learning functional-connectivity biomarkers of pathologies Parietal (https://team.inria.fr/parietal/) is looking to fill a post-doc position on learning biomarkers from functional connectivity. Scientific context ------------------ The challenge is to use resting-state fMRI at the level of a population to understand how intrinsic functional connectivity captures pathologies and other cognitive phenotypes. Rest fMRI is a promising tool for large-scale population analysis of brain function as it is easy to acquire and accumulate. Scans for thousands of subjects have already been shared, and more is to come. However, the signature of cognitions in this modality are weak. Extracting biomarkers is a challenging data processing and machine learning problem. This challenge is the expertise of my research group. Medical applications cover a wider range of brain pathologies, for which diagnosis is challenging, such as autism or Alzheimer's disease. This project is a collaboration with the Child Mind Institute (http://www.childmind.org/), experts on psychiatric disorders and resting-state fMRI, and coordinators of the major data sharing initiatives for rest fRMI data (eg ABIDE). Objectives of the project -------------------------- The project hinges on processing of very large rest fMRI databases. Important novelties of the project are: - Building predictive models to discriminate multiple pathologies in large inhomogeneous datasets. - Using and improving advanced connectomics and brain-parcellation techniques in fMRI. Expected results include the discovery of neurophenotypes for several brain pathologies, as well as intrinsic brain structures —eg functional parcellations or connectomes— that carry signatures of cognition. Desired profile ----------------- We are looking for a post-doctoral fellow to hire in spring. The ideal candidate would have some, but not all, of the following expertise and interests: * Experience in advanced processing of fMRI * General knowledge of brain structure and function * Good communication skills to write high-impact neuroscience publications * Good computing skills, in particular with Python. Cluster computing experience is desired. A great research environment ------------------------------ The work environment is dynamic and exiting, using state-of-the-art machine learning to answer challenging functional neuroimaging question. The post-doc will be employed by INRIA (http://www.inria.fr), the lead computing research institute in France. We are a team of computer scientists specialized in image processing and statistical data analysis, integrated in one of the top French brain research centers, NeuroSpin (http://i2bm.cea.fr/dsv/i2bm/Pages/NeuroSpin.aspx), south of Paris. We work mostly in Python. The team includes core contributors to the scikit-learn project (http://scikit-learn.org), for machine learning in Python, and the nilearn project (http://nilearn.github.io), for statistical learning in NeuroImaging. In addition, the post-doc will interact closely with researchers from the Child Mind Institute (http://www.childmind.org), with deep expertise in brain pathologies and in the details of the fMRI acquisitions. Finally, he or she will have access to advanced storage and grid computing facilities at INRIA. **Contact**: gael.varoquaux(a)inria.fr, bertrand.thirion(a)inria.fr **Application**: Interested candidate should send CV and motivation letter -- Gael Varoquaux Researcher, INRIA Parietal NeuroSpin/CEA Saclay , Bat 145, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette France Phone: ++ 33-1-69-08-79-68 http://gael-varoquaux.info http://twitter.com/GaelVaroquaux ============================================================================== A position of postdoctoral fellow is open immediately in Dr. C.-S. Ray Li’s laboratory at the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University. The position is supported by a T32 grant (PI: Graeme Mason) funded by the NIDA. Candidates should be a US citizen or permanent resident to be eligible. Candidates should have a degree of MD and/or PhD in psychology, neuroscience, engineering or a related discipline. Excellent writing skill and knowledge in systems/cognitive neuroscience as well as experience in Matlab programming and imaging data analysis is highly desirable. Responsibility includes routine execution of MR studies and imaging data analysis, and publication of research results. Candidates are also expected to assist staff in all aspects of research activities and to propose new lines of research. Through the T32 training grant, candidates will have opportunities to participate in wide array of imaging research at Yale Magnetic Resonance Research Center: http://mrrc.yale.edu/education/grants/ Research in our lab focuses on cognitive and addiction neuroscience. We combine experimental psychology, brain imaging (MRI and PET) and clinical assessments to examine psychological constructs and neural processes of importance to addictive disorders, including alcohol and cocaine misuse. In other studies we employ pharmacological manipulation (e.g., catecholaminergic agents) to examine the neurochemical bases of cognitive control in an imaging setting. Current work is funded by the NIAAA, NIDA and NSF. Salary is commensurate with previous experience. Appointment is for one year initially and renewal upon satisfactory performance review. Please send CV and two letters of reference or address questions to: C.-S. Ray Li at chiang-shan.li(a)yale.edu. https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/people/chiang-shan_li-2.profile ============================================================================== Post-doctoral position to study the neural effects of cognitive behavioral therapy in obsessive-compulsive disorder with fMRI Project title: Neurocircuit mechanisms of OCD across the lifespan A post-doctoral position is available in an NIMH-funded study employing functional magnetic resonance imaging to study brain regions previously implicated in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The study will compare OCD in adolescents near illness onset with adult patients who have suffered OCD over many years and test how cognitive behavioral therapy modulates these networks in adolescents compared to adults. The expected impact of this project is an improved understanding of brain networks relevant for OCD, enabling therapy sensitive to illness stage and appropriate targeting of networks by brain stimulation and/or cognitive training techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in psychology or neuroscience and have already attained experience in fMRI. The position provides the opportunity to join a very active group pursuing mechanistic and translational research in psychiatric disorders (OCD, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, depression) in adult and pediatric populations. We employ a variety of brain mapping modalities (fMRI, MRS, DTI, ERP), brain stimulation paradigms (TMS, tDCS, DBS) and behavioral interventions (CBT, cognitive training). If interested, please contact: Stephan Taylor, M.D. or Kate Fitzgerald, M.D., University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Rachel Upjohn Building, Ann Arbor MI 48109 sftaylor(a)umich.edu; krd(a)umich.edu The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity provider. ============================================================================== Post-doctoral Training in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging at the University of Michigan The Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the University of Michigan, directed by Dr. Thad Polk, is seeking post-doctoral fellows to work on NIH-funded projects investigating the effects of age on neural representations, using functional MRI (fMRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), and behavioral methods. Post-doctoral fellowships are available starting anytime from April to September 2016 and will be for two years with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Compensation will be based on standard NIH rates. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. They should also have experience in fMRI or MRS (they will be trained in the other technique during their fellowship), with strong technical skills (e.g. data analysis and/or programming), and a background or strong interest in the cognitive neuroscience of aging. Interested candidates should send a cover letter describing their research background and interests, a CV, and the names of three references to Dr. Thad Polk at tpolk(a)umich.edu. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. ---------------------------------------------------- Thad A. Polk, Ph.D. Email: tpolk(a)umich.edu Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Phone: (734) 647-6982 Associate Chair, Psychology Fax: (734) 764-3520 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1109 http://sitemaker.umich.edu/tpolk_lab ============================================================================== I am very pleased to announce that the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre at the MNI/McGill University is recruiting an MRI Physicist at the Assistant Professor level. Please see the attached ad for details. Thank you for circulating the news in your professional network. To learn more about the BIC, visit: http://mcgill.ca/bic. With my very best wishes, Sylvain. Sylvain Baillet, PhD Professor, Neurology, Neurosurgery & Biomedical Engineering Acting Director, McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI Killam and FRQS Senior Scholar Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University http://mcgill.ca/bic ============================================================================== The Institute of Psychology (IP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) warmly invites applications for a full-time faculty position at Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful applicants would be expected to focus on the computational methods of functional brain imaging, spontaneous brain activity modulation, and their clinical applications in brain disorders (particularly for affective disorders). Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary setting and interact with a group of functional brain imaging researchers at the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center (MRIRC), IPCAS. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center (MRIRC) at the IPCAS has the state of the art 3T GE 750 MRI and brain stimulation equipment. The functional brain imaging research group at the MRIRC has particular strength in resting-state fMRI methodology as well as close collaborative resources with psychiatrists. The research group has a wonderful interdisciplinary work environment that greatly encourages collaborations among experts in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, neuroimaging, psychiatry, etc. The IPCAS was established in 1951 in Beijing, and located in a nice area which next to the Olympic Park. Its predecessor was the Institute of Psychology, Academia Sinica, which was founded in 1929. The institute strives to understand the human mind by exploring both the biological and environmental factors underlying the mind and behavior. It also aims to become a world-renowned research center that promotes scientific innovation and socioeconomic development. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, neuroimaging, machine learning, neuropsychiatric disorders, psychology or related fields, with an excellent record of research productivity. The deadline for initial evaluation of applications is January 5, 2016 but applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, statement of research interest, as well as the names and emails of two references to Dr. Chao-Gan Yan (yancg(a)psych.ac.cn). -- Chao-Gan YAN, Ph.D. Principal Investigator Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences 16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, China - Initiator DPARSF, DPABI, PRN and The R-fMRI Network (RFMRI.ORG) http://rfmri.org/yan http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lJQ9B58AAAAJ ============================================================================== The NIMH is starting up a Machine Learning core facility and needs a director. Apply now! Title 42 Staff Scientist / Director Machine Learning Core National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the Director position in the Division of Intramural Research Programs (DIRP) of the newly created Machine Learning Core (MLC). The NIMH DIRP represents one of the largest concentrations of neuroimaging researchers in the world with experts in cognitive neuroscience, mental health, neurological disorders, functional MRI methods and technology, DTI, high field imaging, parallel imaging, spectroscopy, and molecular imaging, among others. The NIH also hosts a world class high performance computing cluster with 20,000+ computing nodes and over a petabyte of storage (http://hpc.nih.gov <http://hpc.nih.gov/>). The new Machine Learning Core will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and supporting machine learning approaches to analyzing human neuroimaging data collected within the NIMH IRP as well as the currently growing number of functional and anatomic imaging databases worldwide. The MLC will also be responsible for assisting investigators in their own research for the search for biomarkers to help diagnose mental health and neurologic disorders in individual subjects. Lastly, MLC will provide extensive education and outreach efforts to help NIMH IRP investigators learn more about machine learning approaches and effectively collaborate with machine learning experts. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline, post doctoral experience in machine learning approaches, and a passion for applying computational analysis to imaging data towards the goal of deriving biomarkers. Skill and experience in fMRI and MRI acquisition and analysis methods will be considered very favorably. The director’s role will include hiring and supervising junior machine learning specialists, maintain the core’s budget, managing an educational series focused on machine learning for NIMH IRP staff, developing novel and generally useful machine learning approaches, and providing support to investigators in machine learning analyses. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Application deadline is March 1, 2016. Applicants should send curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to: Peter A. Bandettini, Ph.D. MLCORE-JOBSEARCH(a)mail.nih.gov bandettini(a)nih.gov Building 10, Room 1D80 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892-1148, 301-402-1333 TTY: MD Relay Operator at 1-800-735-2258. The National Institutes of Health is an equal opportunity employer. http://bit.ly/Machine_Learning_Core_Director ============================================================================== Timone Medical School Campus, Aix-Marseille Université Aix-Marseille Université launches an international call for neuroscience researchers who wish to establish independent research groups in the cutting edge environment of the Timone Medical School campus, Marseille (France). This call is part of the Timone Neuroscience initiative supported by Aix-Marseille Université with the ambition to build an international campus of excellence for basic, computational and clinical neurosciences. With this initiative, the research facilities dedicated to Neuroscience will be extended by an additional 6500m2 funded by the PACA Regional Government and fully supported by Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS and INSERM. The Medical School campus is located in the center of Marseille, next to the largest University Hospital (CHU Timone). The Timone campus already hosts two leading research institutes in neuroscience, the Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (INT, UMR7289, CNRS & AMU, Director Guillaume Masson) and the Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes (INS, UMR1106, INSERM & AMU, Director Viktor Jirsa). Successful candidates will join either INT or INS depending on their research interests and will develop their scientific projects in coherence with the respective institute themes. INT emphasizes integrative and clinical neurosciences from cellular to cognitive levels, including cellular and molecular neurobiology, neurophysiology, brain imaging, behavioral neurosciences and primatology; INS emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to brain dynamics and system neuroscience integrating cognitive, clinical, theoretical and computational neuroscience. Both institutes comprise a total of 15 research teams and have several core facilities for animal and human research, neurobiology and neurophysiology, high-performance computing (The Virtual Brain), as well as pre-clinical and clinical imaging (photonic imaging, 3T MRI, sEEG/EEG, MEG). The following research themes are strongly supported in this call: Functional brain imaging of cognitive dynamics in human and/or non-human primates Theoretical, computational and experimental exploration of cognitive architectures Sensory and/or motor systems, from molecular to behavioral levels In vivo/in vitro functional exploration of cortical or sub-cortical networks Computational neurosciences, from cellular, micro-circuits to large-scale network architectures Modeling neurological and/or psychiatric diseases with pre-clinical or clinical approaches Candidates should be dynamic investigators with an excellent track record, with or without an existing research group. They must have a strong potential to independently develop innovative research programs and be keen to drive ambitious collaborations within INT and INS and beyond, ideally through collaborations with clinical units of the Marseille University Hospital. Biologists and clinicians, as well as scientists with a strong training in cognitive psychology, physics, mathematics, and/or computational sciences, addressing fundamental questions in neuroscience are strongly encouraged to apply. Selection of applications will be based on scientific quality and evaluated by an International Scientific Board. Appropriate laboratory space, depending on group size and seniority, will be made available to the selected group leaders. A competitive start-up package, including contributions to running costs and equipment, access to state-of-the-art core facilities and administrative support, will be complemented by institutional salaries, provided the candidate meets the criteria to compete for national (ANR, FRM..) and international (ERC) research funding and for French institutional research and/or teaching positions (CNRS, Inserm, University, Chair of Excellence, ATIP/Avenir Program). Interested candidates should submit a complete CV, a description of their research interests (achievements and project, max 3 pages) and 3 support letters. More information and application documents can be found at http://www.int.univ-amu.fr/INT-and-INS-call-2016 and http://ins.univ-amu.fr/call-for-research-teams-in-neurosciences/ Please send inquiries and application to: int-direction[no_spam]univ-amu.fr Deadline: February 29th, 2016 New groups will join either INT or INS and will be established in 2016-2017 More information about the Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (INT) and Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes (INS) can be found at http://www.int.univ-amu.fr and http://ins.univ-amu.fr =======================

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Fwd: FW: Graph theory analysis in R
by Gary Green 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

The following may be of interest to users. I will organise a Thursday evening ynic seminar in the new year to discuss its use and alternative packages Gary -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: FW: Graph theory analysis in R Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:01:40 +0000 From: Watson, Christopher <Christopher.Watson(a)CHILDRENS.HARVARD.EDU> Reply-To: FSL - FMRIB's Software Library <FSL(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK> To: FSL(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK Dear FSL users, (apologies for cross-post) I am pleased to announce the release of an R package I created, called "brainGraph", for performing graph theory analyses of brain MRI data. You can use it for cortical thickness, volume, surface area, or LGI. It can also be used for tractography data (I have code that works with the outputs of FSL's "probtrackx2"), and it should work for resting-state fMRI as well. It is very heavily dependent on the fantastic R package "igraph" (see http://igraph.org/redirect.html). I created a GUI for quick and easy data exploration, but it isn't quite as polished as others out there (e.g., BrainNet Viewer). For usage, please see the User Guide I put together (direct PDF link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/j831n3q9muyz1go/brainGraph_UserGuide.pdf?dl=0 ). You will find some code for getting your data into R, and I have documented many analysis steps and include multiple figures. I hope this is intuitive for both veteran and novice R users. Additionally, there are System Requirements, Installation instructions, and links for help learning R. Some features that should be of interest include: * bootstrapping & permutation testing * random graph generation, small-worldness, and global/local/nodal efficiency * rich-club calculations * robustness ("targeted attack" or "random failure") & vulnerability: PDF of figure (PNG: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k14gdg1lomhh4l2/failPlot-1.pdf?dl=0) * Plotting GUI - full GUI (PNG): https://www.dropbox.com/s/e0hdng7flrxsgd2/brainGraph_GUI.png?dl=0 * Plotting GUI - union of vertex neighborhoods (PNG): https://www.dropbox.com/s/aag5cn1p1z9xzxr/brainGraph_GUI_neighborhoods.png?… * Plotting GUI - community (module) plots (PNG): https://www.dropbox.com/s/8zzpd5j268qstmg/brainGraph_GUI_communities.png?dl… You can install it directly in R by typing: install.packages('brainGraph') My Github page for the package (https://github.com/cwatson/brainGraph) contains the development version, and you can install that by typing: devtools::install_github('cwatson/brainGraph') Please see the NEWS.md file (https://github.com/cwatson/brainGraph/blob/master/NEWS.md) for updates made since the CRAN submission. To work properly on Windows, you may need to install the devel version. This is still a work-in-progress, so I am very happy to receive bug reports, feature requests, general coding help questions, (constructive) criticism, etc. Please join the Google Group that I set up for those purposes: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/brainGraph-help Chris Watson

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Internet connectivity
by Paul Elliott 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Hi all, The UK academic network (JANET) is currently experiencing major issues due to a large scale distributed denial of service attack. Although this does not affect services on-site at YNiC it does affect users on-site trying to access services off-site and users off-site trying to access YNiC services on-site (such as VPN, remote desktop, wiki etc). Jisc (who maintain JANET) are publishing occasional updates to their twitter feed here: https://twitter.com/jiscmi Unfortunately they have no ETA on a resolution at this time. Thanks, Paul. -- Paul Elliott, UNIX Systems Administrator York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York

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School Visit to YNiC Wednesday 9 December
by Tim Andrews 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Dear All, We are hosting a visit from a local school at YNiC from 4-5pm tomorrow (Wednesday). We are expecting about 25 6th form students. If you are working in YNiC open plan at that time, we would be grateful if you could use the computers furthest from the projector. Please let me know if you have any questions. Many thanks, Tim -- Tim Andrews Department of Psychology University of York York, YO10 5DD UK Tel: 44-1904-324356 Fax: 44-1904-323181 http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/ta505/

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phds, postdocs and faculty positions
by Gary Green 06 Dec '15

06 Dec '15

PhD positions are available at the Functional and Molecular Neuroimaging Laboratory, Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. The focus of the lab is to understand the relationship between functional network and the molecular pathology in the brain. We are developing advanced in vivo imaging techniques (MRI/MRS, PET and optical imaging) to track the structural, functional and molecular changes longitudinally in transgenic mice that express specific disease-related mutations. Correlations can then be drawn between animal behaviour, neuropathology, neurotransmission and the neural network. There is currently an opportunity for highly motivated PhD students to join this collaborative project. The student will learn and refine in vivo functional imaging in rodents to understand how neurotransmission and functional connectome are disrupted in the disease progression. QBI has state-of-the-art core facilities for electrophysiology, super resolution microscopy, flow cytometry, molecular genetics, histochemistry and cognitive testing. Access is also available to an state-of-the-art imaging facility, the Centre for Advanced Imaging, equipped with 16.4T MRI, 9.4T MRI with cryoprobe, 7T MR-PET and microPET/CT for small animal imaging, and Siemens 7T, Siemens 3T Trio, PET/CT, and a cyclotron for human imaging. For more detail, please see: http://jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/497609/phd-position-in-imaging-disease-con… For inquiry, please email to:k.chuang@uq.edu.au — Kai-Hsiang Chuang, PhD Associate Professor Queensland Brain Institute and Centre for Advanced Imaging University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia ============================ PhD Opportunities at IMPRS NeuroCom The International Max Planck Research School on Neuroscience of Communication (IMPRS NeuroCom) (http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/main.html) now offers several positions for excellent students holding a Master´s degree (or equivalent) to perform research resulting in a PhD. IMPRS NeuroCom is based at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, and the University of Leipzig, and also involves the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig, and the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, UK. Deadline for the next round of open applications is January 4th, 2016. The interviews are expected to take place in March/April 2016. The programme will start in Autumn 2016. The IMPRS NeuroCom aims to recruit and educate excellent young scientists who wish to extend their knowledge and research experience in a structured 3-year research programme, in order to pursue a successful career in cognitive neuroscience. The school is intended for students holding a very good Master's degree (or equivalent) in a wide spectrum of potential disciplines such as cognitive neuroscience, psychology, medicine, neurobiology, linguistics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, biochemistry, or related fields, awarded by an internationally recognized university-level institution. Research experience is essential for successful candidates. Applications are evaluated by IMPRS faculty members. Interview selection is based on academic qualifications, personal references, recommendation, research experience and interests, and suitability to the programme. PhD students of the IMPRS NeuroCom will receive funding based on the guidelines of the Max Planck Society. There are no tuition fees. Enrollment at the University of Leipzig is optional for German students and mandatory for international students. The enrollment fee is approximately €190 per semester. Please find more information about the research school and PhD programme at:http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/main.html and seehttp://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/applications for details and usehttps://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mlnp/imprs_neurocom_2016.nsf/registration for your application. For further information please contact Dr. Veronika Krieghoff:vkrieghoff@cbs.mpg.de -- Dr. Veronika Krieghoff IMPRS Coordinator and Coordinator of the International Office Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Stephanstrasse 1A 04103 Leipzig, Germany Phone: +49 341 - 9940 2261 IMPRS: http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/main.html ============================ We seek outstanding applicants whose research interests lie at the intersection of marketing, psychology, economics, and neuroscience and who are interested in studying the brain mechanisms that underlie judgement and decision-making. Particular interests of our group are the neural underpinnings of persuasive messaging, social influences on (consumer) choices, emotion regulation and self-control, and the role of neurotransmitters and hormones in such decisions. For the current project we are particularly looking for applicants who have experience with innovative fMRI methods, most notably multi-voxel pattern analysis (MVPA), and who would be interested in applying these techniques to predict real-world consumer choices. Candidates with a less technical focus and a more general interest in how neuroscience can inform consumer decision-making are also invited to apply. Topic We seek to predict consumer choice from neural activity in response to products, brands and advertising. In particular, we focus on linking neural measures to real market choice data. We will systematically compare the predictive validity of these brain markers to benchmarks from conventional marketing research and psychophysiological methods. In general, candidates have a large say in the precise focus of their project Approach The preferred methodology is fMRI, in particular applying innovative techniques such as multi-voxel pattern analysis (MVPA) and representational similarity analysis (RSA), as well as neural reliability (inter-subject correlations in neural activity). Multivariate pattern classification techniques have recently been applied to map discrete emotions which potentially would enable classifying stimuli such as brands and commercials into multidimensional affective space. Experience with and interest in applying these advanced techniques is a definite plus. In addition to fMRI, we use EEG, facial coding, eye-tracking and behavioural measures in our research. Experience with at least one of these methods is required. About our Center The PhD student will be a member of The Erasmus Center for Neuroeconomics (ECN), which is hosted by the Marketing Department of the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. This position will be jointly supervised by Prof. Ale Smidts and Dr. Maarten Boksem. The Erasmus Center for Neuroeconomics is dedicated to conducting cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in decision neuroscience, and hosts the Erasmus Behavioural Lab which provides an excellent infrastructure for conducting behavioural, EEG/ERP, eye-tracking, facial coding and hormone-administration experiments. In addition, the Center has access to multiple MRI scanners located the Erasmus Medical Center. The Department of Marketing is home of leading researchers in consumer behaviour and judgment and decision making, and experts in marketing modelling and data science. For more info please visit bit.ly/1IuhCYP <http://bit.ly/1IuhCYP> Maarten Boksem Associate Professor***|* Erasmus University *|*Rotterdam School of Management Visit: Mandeville Building *|* Room T10-09* | *Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 *|* 3062 PA Rotterdam* |* +31(0)104081471 Mail: PO Box 1738 | 3000 DR Rotterdam | The Netherlands Home <http://www.boksem.nl> | Lab <http://www.erim.nl/neuroeconomics> | ERIM <http://www.erim.eur.nl/people/maarten-boksem/> | RSM <http://www.rsm.nl/people/maarten-boksem/> | Discovery <http://discovery.rsm.nl/marketing/article/176-can-brain-responses-to-movie-…> | RG <http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maarten_Boksem> | Scholar <https://scholar.google.nl/citations?user=12Pq_v8AAAAJ&hl=en> | LinkedIn <https://nl.linkedin.com/pub/maarten-boksem/54/290/761> ==================== We are looking for an excellent MR-physicist for the University Hospital in Linköping. Please se details in http://www.ingenjorsjobb.se/ledigt-jobb/linkoping/company/region-ostergotla… 73, Peter Peter Lundberg, PhD, Professor University of Linköping and University Hospital of Linköping / Radiation Physics and CMIV Postal address: Peter Lundberg Radiation Physics University Hospital of Linköping S-581 85 Linköping, Sweden Mail peter.lundberg(a)liu.se <mailto:peter.lundberg@liu.se> Ph +46-(0)10 - 103 2790 ======================== A 3-years doctoral position (60% TVL E13) is available from January 2016 in the research group of Stefan Klöppel at the Freiburg Brain Imaging Center (FBI, <http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/index_en.html>http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/index_en.html) in Germany. The candidate can obtain a PhD in the field of Psychology, Medicine or Biology. The candidate will apply non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (e.g. tDCS and TMS) in combination with MR-imaging to patients in different stages of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The project aims to improve cognitive functioning through cognitive training, etc. Imaging and TMS will contribute to a detailed characterisation of individual patients to motivate tailored interventions. We offer The FBI integrates the efforts in neuroscience research of the departments of Psychiatry/Psychotherapy, Neurology, Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery. The research group is closely collaborating with the Department for Pattern recognition methods (<http://lmb.informatik.uni-freiburg.de/index.en.html>http://lmb.informatik.uni-freiburg.de/index.en.html), the local memory clinic (<https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/zggf-en.html>https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/zggf-en.html) and the Cluster of Excellence (<http://www.brainlinks-braintools.uni-freiburg.de/>http://www.brainlinks-braintools.uni-freiburg.de/). The project offers a wide range of research opportunities, closely linked with clinical demands. We require Applicants must hold a master degree or equivalent in medicine, psychology or a related field. Experience with tDCS and TMS is advantageous but not required. Candidates should be motivated to acquire basic programming skills (e.g. Matlab). Disabled applicants are preferred if qualification is equal. As the University of Freiburg intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. Please send applications to PD Dr. Stefan Klöppel (stefan.kloeppel(a)uniklinik-freiburg.de) Informal enquiries may call +49 761 270 52960 or the email address given above. <https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/research-groups/ag-kloeppel.html>https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/research-groups/ag-kloeppel.html ====================== One postdoctoral position is available within the Laboratory of Psychiatric Neuroimaging (LIM21) (www.neuroimagem.org.br/ <http://www.neuroimagem.org.br/>)at the University of São Paulo Medical School, Brazil, directed by Geraldo F. Busatto, Ph.D. ** Candidates should send a message to neuroimagem.ipq(a)hc.fm.usp.br <mailto:neuroimagem.ipq@hc.fm.usp.br> with his/her CV and a letter of support. Deadline: 13 Dec 2015 ** *JOB DESCRIPTION* We are looking for a full-time researcher with previous experience in the use of software for the analysis of neuroimaging data. This post-doctoral fellow will be requested to work mainly with data acquired using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging methods (rs-fMRI) to evaluate patterns of functional connectivity in the brain. In our project, funded by the /FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL/ (FAPESP), such brain imaging data is being acquired in groups of cognitively-intact elderly individuals, patients with Alzheimer´s disease (AD), and patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Pre-processing steps will be carried out using the software Analysis of Functional NeuroImages (AFNI), while the actual processing of data will be conducted using Matlab-based programs. The work will also involve use of software to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy to distinguish between AD, MCI and healthy elderlies, generating multivariate classifiers based on machine-learning methods (support vector machine). With such strategy, we aim to identify which are the functional connectivity characteristics in the brain that are most critical for the progression from normal cognition to MCI and then to AD. The post-doctoral fellow should have knowledge about the acquisition and analysis of fMRI data and other neuroimaging modalities. We aim to bring an individual with abilities to carry out, independently, analyses and organization of computational brain imaging data, interaction with other researchers involved in the same project, and participating in the writing up of scientific papers. These characteristics are expected to boost the scientific productivity from the funded project, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The professional will also have the opportunity to interact with scientists who are at the forefront of technologies for amyloid imaging in the brain, and data will be combined with fMRI analyses in the same elderly subjects evaluated with those two imaging technologies. The post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to practice abilities in analysing data of a challenging scientifc project, and he/she will be expected to establish and use optimized processing pipelines for the analysis of rs-fMRI data and other neuroimaging modalities. *Requirements* - Completed PhD in areas related to computer sciences, neuroscience, neurology or psychiatry - Research interest and brain imaging applied to research studies of brain aging - Previous experience in the usage of processing and statistical analysis methods for research studies applied to magnetic resonance imaging studies of the brain. best regard *Laboratory of Psychiatric Neuroimaging - HCFMUSP ============================ * There is an opportunity for international student to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship at University of British Columbia affiliated hospital: http://www.cfri-training.ca/funding/cfri-funding/postdoctoral-fellowships CFRI M.I.N.D Postdoctoral Fellowships - For postdoctoral fellows whose supervisor is a member of the M.I.N.D theme and whose long term research outcomes and goals address one or more of the theme’s core areas of interest: 1) visualizing the brain using advanced neuroimaging, 2) mental health and behaviours in infants, children and youth 3) early diagnosis interventions and therapeutics for neurodevelopmental disorders. $50,000/year Application Process To apply download the 'CFRI Studentships & Fellowships - Guidelines & Application Form' and submit the completed application toreseduc(a)cfri.ca by December 1, 2015. The applicant would work in the CNoS lab, directed by Todd Woodward. All the best, Todd Woodward -- Todd S. Woodward, Ph.D. Cognitive Neuroscience of Schizophrenia Lab (CNoS) http://www.cfri.ca/our-research/researchers/results/Details/todd-woodward http://www.cnoslab.com/donate.html 604-875-2000 x4724 ***** Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry University of British Columbia BC Mental Health and Addiction Research Institute Vancouver, Canada ======================== Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher who will be in charge of a study on the representation of gustatory stimuli in the context of visual perception of food and other cues, as well as their hedonic and motivational potential. The study combines standard fMRI acquisition procedures with custom gustatory stimulation sequences. The project will be executed as a collaboration of the departments of Biological Psychology (T. Noesselt) and Psychoinformatics (M. Hanke), Institute of Psychology at the University of Magdeburg. It is embedded in the DFG-funded collaborative research center on the "Neurobiology of Motivated Behavior" (SFB 779;http://www.sfb779.de/en/index.html). The position is 100% FTE (E13 TV-L, with all benefits) and available for two years, with the possibility to be extended ed for an additional two-year period. This position offers an excellent opportunity to acquire expertise for a wide range topics. This includes versatile fMRI data acquisition techniques, analysis (statistical parametric mapping, pattern classification), and experimental algorithms (e.g. functional inter-subject alignment). Magdeburg, one of Germany's leading imaging facilities, offers a rich research landscape. Institutions, such as the Otto-von-Guericke- University, the Leibniz-Institute for Neurobiology, and the German Center for Neuro-Degenerative Diseases, contribute comprehensive infrastructure for brain imaging research, such as a multitude of research-dedicated MRI-scanners (Siemens 7 Tesla, fMRI-PET, Siemens Trio, Verio, Skyra und Philips Achieva). The close collaboration of research groups in Magdeburg offers many opportunities for interactions within the SFB779. The Institute of Psychology operates its own compute cluster for data analysis. Requirements: - Master degree (or Diploma, or an equivalent degree)_and_ PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field of science - good publication record - English language skills - experience in planning, executing, and analysis of fMRI studies - profound knowledge of (at least) one of the programming languages Python or Matlab – as well as the ability to demonstrate this knowledge in practice - experience with scientific Python packages (e.g. SciPy, sklearn, Nipype, PyMVPA), and with the application of multivariate and machine learning algorithms is advantageous - experience with gustatory stimulation is desirable The University of Magdeburg is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please see the official job posting: http://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg_media/Stellenausschreibungen/2015/Wissensch… (German only) or contact: Michael Hanke tel.: +49 391 67-18481 email:michael.hanke@ovgu.de www:http://www.psychoinformatics.de Interested candidates should send their applications including CV with transcripts or degree certificates, publication list, and a brief statement of research interests in a single file to: bewerbung(a)ovgu.de (cc:michael.hanke@ovgu.de) Reference: 263/2015 Application deadline is Dec 18 2015. ================================ The Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks an accomplished scientist with a strong record of academic achievement and scientific leadership. Commitment to and enthusiasm for an interdisciplinary approach to contemplative, affective and social neuroscience. Candidates with a developmental focus are especially encouraged to apply. This position will provide oversight and direction to CIHM's contemplative, affective and social neuroscience research operations. The Scientist will work in partnership with Dr. Richard Davidson and his collaborative leadership team in three key areas: strategic planning and setting research direction, ensuring the research conducted is at the highest quality level and providing high-level project oversight to ensure the research is conducted as efficiently as possible. *Well-qualified candidates will have the following /required/ experience:* - PhD. A degree in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline is preferred. - A minimum of 3 years' of post-doctoral experience in a research setting. - A demonstrated ability for strategic thinking and a methodical approach to the implementation of neuroimaging research. - Experience with at least one of the following neuroimaging analysis methodologies and/or software packages: BOLD GLM, multivariate modeling, functional connectivity, VBM, FSL, SPM, and Freesurfer. *Well-qualified candidates will have the following /preferred/ experience:* - A record of serving as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-investigator on extramurally supported research fellowships and/or projects. - Competency in and experience with at least several of the key methodologies: structural MRI, fMRI, EEG, psychophysiology, neuroendocrine, immune, genetic, and epigenetic measures. - Competency in at least one of the following: R, SPSS, MATLAB and/or Python. - Experience with writing grant proposals and budget preparation. - Experience providing team leadership in a scientific environment. - Self-motivated and have excellent organizational, interpersonal, writing and communication skills. *Additional Information:* Salary is negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience. Please see the attached PDF or visit our website for more detailed information about the job duties: http://www.investigatinghealthyminds.org/cihmEmployment.html#employmentOpp *Application Procedures:* To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your relevant experience to Brittany.Thomson(a)wisc.edu <mailto:Brittany.Thomson@wisc.edu> by 12/23/15, or apply through UW-Madison’s JobApply website at https://www.ohr.wisc.edu/Weblisting/External/PVLSummaryApply.aspx?pvl_num=8… Thank you! -- Brittany Thomson -- Davidson Admin Team T-229 /(608) 890-0143 <tel:%20%28608%29%20890-0143> Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging & Behavior Center for Investigating Healthy Minds ==================== Human Magnetic Resonance Center Director - The College of Natural Sciences & Institute for Applied Life Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst POSITION: The Human Magnetic Resonance (MR) Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is scheduled to open in April 2016. As part of the $95 million investment of the University and the Commonwealth into the new Institute of Applied Life Sciences (http://www.umass.edu/ials/), the Center will house a state-of-the-art Siemens Skyra 3T magnetic resonance system. We invite applications for a tenured position in a Department in the College of Natural Sciences from Ph.D.-level scientists at the rank of ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or PROFESSOR to serve as director for this new MR Center. The new hire will collaborate with IALS faculty and industry scientists, and provide essential training for the next generation of scientists. IALS and the UMass Amherst campus are committed to the development of translational research programs and to fostering interactions with industry. IALS will fill a number of faculty positions at both senior and junior level over the next two years. IALS has recently made major investments in campus infrastructure and core facilities (see http://www.umass.edu/ials/core-facilitiesfor more details) and is also partnering with the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (see http://www.mghpcc.org/). STARTING DATE: September 1, 2016 QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate should have a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, Physics, Biology or related field. RESPONSIBILITIES: As a faculty member with a home in one of the departments in the College of Natural Sciences, the director will lead his or her own research lab and related student training. The director is expected to lead the MR Center in all its functions and to carry out his or her own neuroimaging research, with approximately 50% time dedicated to each of these activities. The director will build and lead a highly productive center and support the development of MR research of new and existing faculty and industry users. The director will also oversee center staff including physicists and technicians. REQUIREMENTS: Preference will be given to a candidate with demonstrated leadership and extensive experience and involvement in a successful MR center. We seek relevant expertise in areas such as: anatomical or functional neuroimaging; development of new neuroimaging methodologies; or neuroimaging of cognition. Successful candidates will have a strong track record of research publications and federal funding focused on the development or use of state-of-the-art magnetic resonance techniques and approaches for the study of human brain structure and function. Department, School, Institute, University and Community: The University of Massachusetts Amherst (http://www.umass.edu), the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, is a nationally ranked public research university and home to over 22,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students. The 1,430 acre campus is located in the scenic Pioneer valley of western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The University of Massachusetts Amherst, along with Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College, is a member of the Five College Consortium and the Academic Career network. The region boasts a rural setting with easy access to Boston, Hartford, and New York City. Amherst is nestled between the Berkshire Mountains, Holyoke Range and Pelham Hills providing many recreational opportunities. APPLICATION PROCESS: IALS and CNS are strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and curriculum. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 6, 2016. The search will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a current CV, research statement, and contact information for three references. These materials should be submitted to: http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=66077 For questions about the position, contact search committee co-chair, John McCarthy at jmccarthy(a)grad.umass.edu <http://umass.edu> The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career. -- Jacquie Kurland, PhD Associate Professor Department of Communication Disorders School of Public Health and Health Sciences University of Massachusetts Amherst 358 North Pleasant Street, Room 307A Amherst, MA 01003-9296 Phone: (413) 545-4007 Fax: (413) 545-0803 Email: jkurland(a)comdis.umass.edu <mailto:jkurland@comdis.umass.edu> ================== * *

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YNiC Seminar 3rd Dec - Another project presentation
by Sarah Finch 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

There will be a further project presentation tomorrow. David Pitcher and Alex Benjamin will be giving a joint presentation on their similar projects which are entitled: David - "Understanding the role of cortical areas in face perception using fMRI and TMS" Alex - "Understanding the role of cortical areas in human motion perception using fMRI and TMS" Many thanks Sarah Sarah Finch | PA to Gary Green, Director York Neuroimaging Centre | The Biocentre | York Science Park | Heslington | York | YO10 5NY 01904 435329 Working hours are Tues 8.15 -14.45, Weds 8.15-17.15, Thurs 9.30-17.30 and Fri 8.15-14.45 -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: YNiC Seminar 3rd Dec Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:22:04 +0000 From: Sarah Finch <sarah.finch(a)ynic.york.ac.uk> To: staff(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Hi all, A reminder that the Daniel Baker will be giving a project presentation at the YNiC seminar this Thursday at 4pm entitled: *"Neuroimaging of binocular function in human amblyopia" *The seminar will take place at 4pm in B020, all are welcome and refreshments will be available afterwards.* *Many thanks* * -- Sarah Finch | PA to Gary Green, Director York Neuroimaging Centre | The Biocentre | York Science Park | Heslington | York | YO10 5NY 01904 435329 Working hours are Tues 8.15 -14.45, Weds 8.15-17.15, Thurs 9.30-17.30 and Fri 8.15-14.45

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