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by Gary Green

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opening in Functional Neuroimaging, Development and ADHD We are recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in functional brain imaging in the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) group at the University of California, Davis MIND Institute. The MIND Institute is located on the medical school campus in Sacramento, CA. The position is available starting December 1, 2014. The focus of the ADHD program is to improve the lives of children, teens and adults who experience severe problems in attention, self-control or learning. While much of our work is in ADHD, we also study typical brain development, autism, fragile X, substance use disorders and general functioning in relationship to reward sensitivity. This position is based at UC Davis, however, it is jointly supervised by Dr. Samuel McClure, from the Decision Neuroscience Laboratory, at Stanford University along with Drs. Catherine Fassbender and Julie Schweitzer at UC Davis. The successful candidate will work on existing and new studies investigating the behavioral and neural correlates of cognitive and reward processing, including the developmental trajectories of these constructs in children, adolescents and adults with ADHD compared to typically developing individuals. In our laboratory we are also interested in the functional outcomes in individuals with ADHD (i.e. educational and/or occupational success). The laboratory draws on multiple methods of inquiry including clinical interviews, fMRI, psychophysiological measures, questionnaires and behavior. The position entails the collection and analysis of fMRI. physiological and behavioral data, preparing the data for publication and presentation at research conferences as well as writing grants and research papers. Additional opportunities such as acquiring and analyzing electrophysiological data are also available but not necessary for the position. Other duties will include gathering questionnaire data and supervising research assistants and graduate and undergraduate students. Qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field; experience with fMRI acquisition and analysis; competent experimental and statistical skills; good interpersonal skills, the ability to work well in a team and to interact with and train other research personnel and the ability to creatively problem solve and trouble shoot technical issues. Experience with neuroimaging software programs (AFNI, FSL, MATLAB, SPM, or other relevant programs), programming tasks (E-prime, Presentation), and statistical analysis (SPM, SAS) is highly desired. Computer programming skills are also desired but not required for the position. Please address questions or send a letter of research interests, a CV and contact information for three references to Dr. Julie Schweitzer at Julie.schweitzer(a)ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

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YNiC seminar today

by rem

Dear Users This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020) Alex Levine will give a talk on "The neural basis of visual performance advantage in the deaf". This project was offered as an MSc CN research project last year by Heidi Baseler. Alex graduated from the MSc CN course and is now a 2nd year PhD student in the Department. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: positions in MEG

by Gary Green

The Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre, University of Nottingham is seeking to recruit two Research Associate/Fellows in the field of magnetoencephalography (MEG). Successful candidates will work on developing and applying novel ways to measure and understand the intrinsic modes of functional coupling between functionally specific brain regions. Specifically, areas of development will include: i) New ways to model neural oscillations in local circuits; ii) Novel methods to characterize long range linear and non-linear coupling and iii) Measurement of dynamic changes in functional connectivity during basic sensory and cognitive tasks. In addition, since electrophysiological activity and connectivity is mediated by neurochemistry, successful candidates will also be involved in performing parallel ultra-high field (7T) magnetic resonance spectroscopy (^1 H and ^13 C) experiments in order to relate the concentration of cortical neurotransmitters (glutamate/GABA) to electrophysiological metrics in MEG. Finally these metrics will be applied in schizophrenia in order to gain new insight into how impaired network activity and connectivity underlies core symptoms. The University of Nottingham has been at the forefront of imaging since the introduction of MRI in the 1970’s. Indeed a rich history of novel developments resulted in the award of a Nobel Prize to Sir Peter Mansfield in 2003. The Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre (SPMMRC), now headed by Prof. Peter Morris, remains at the forefront of neuroimaging development with significant contributions in the fields of MRI, MEG, multi-modal imaging, and simultaneous EEG/fMRI. The Centre is equipped with a 275 channel MEG, 7T, 3T and 1.5T MR systems as well as MR compatible 64 channel EEG. In addition, a £9m investment by the Medical Research Council (announced in October 2014) will see upgrades to 7T and MEG as well as the introduction of wide bore 3T and upright MRI systems, to begin in 2015. Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) or be nearing completion in neuroimaging and strong interest/experience in developing methods plus an undergraduate degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or appropriately related discipline. There are two fixed term posts available, one for two years and one for three years duration from 1 January 2015. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Matt Brookes, tel: 0115 9515188 or email matthew.brookes(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:matthew.brookes@nottingham.ac.uk>.

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YNiC seminar 13th November

by rem

Dear Users This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020) Alex Levine will give a talk on "The neural basis of visual performance advantage in the deaf". This project was offered as an MSc CN research project last year by Heidi Baseler. Alex graduated from the MSc CN course and is now a 2nd year PhD student in the Department. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: 2-year postdoctoral position (France)

by Gary Green

*Call for a 2-year postdoctoral position* *Laboratoire Parole et Langage (UMR 7309 Aix-Marseille Université / CNRS)* *Aix-en-Provence, France* Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellow position in the Laboratoire Parole et Langage in Aix-en-Provence, France (http://www.lpl-aix.fr/). The position is funded by The French National Research Agency (ANR). The successful candidate will work on a project investigating the interaction between spoken and written language during reading and speech processing in normal population. The main objective is to characterize the relation between these two language systems in both cognitive and neural aspects using different techniques (behavioral measures, fMRI, TMS, EEG). Applicants with a Ph.D. in neuro-linguistics, psycholinguistics, cognitive science or a related field will be considered. Applicants must have experience in functional MRI (experimental design, data acquisition, preprocessing, analysis) and relevant programming skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, R). Experience with TMS and/or EEG is a plus. Laboratoire Parole and Language is located in the historic center of Aix-en-Provence, France. It is one of the main partners of the Brain & Language Research Institute, Laboratoire d’Excellence (http://www.blri.fr/) that gathers together researchers from different disciplines in order to develop new models and techniques for the description of language processing and its neural basis. In collaboration with several research centers in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, we provide access to several brain imaging techniques (fMRI, EEG systems with 64 and 256 electrodes, TMS with neuro-navigator, MEG). To apply please submit a curriculum vitae, description of research experience, a statement of goals and interests and 2 letters of recommendation. *Duration*: 2 years (full-time) *Salary*: 2000 € net/month *Application deadline*: 2014, November 20^th *Starting date*: from 2015, January 15^th (to be negotiated) For further information and application, please contact: Chotiga Pattamadilok (chotiga.pattamadilok(at)lpl-aix.fr <http://lpl-aix.fr>). Opportunity to organize interviews with Skype. -- Chotiga Pattamadilok CNRS Research Scientist Laboratoire Parole & Langage 5 avenue Pasteur BP 80975 13604 Aix-en-Provence Cedex 1, France http://www.lpl.univ-aix.fr/ Tel: +33 4 13 55 27 01 Fax: +33 4 13 55 37 44

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position in neuroecomonics and decision making

by Gary Green

Postdoc position at the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, University of Glasgow Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral position to make a contribution to the ESRC funded project on the neurobiology of human decision making using multimodal neuroimaging (PI: Dr. Marios Philiastides). The post will be based at the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology (INP) at the University of Glasgow, which benefits from on-site access to the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi). The CCNi is a research-dedicated facility within the INP and it is equipped with state-of-the art brain imaging facilities comprising a 3T fMRI scanner (Siemens Trio), an MEG system, and several TMS and EEG systems, including MR-compatible recording options. Our group uses multimodal neuroimaging coupled with mathematical modelling to characterise the spatiotemporal dynamics and the computational principles of the brain networks underlying human decision making. Our analysis methods are heavily inspired by machine learning and statistical pattern recognition and are designed to exploit trial-to-trial variability in electrophysiologically-derived measures that can be used in conjunction with simultaneously acquired fMRI to tease apart the cascade of constituent cortical and subcortical processes involved in decision making. The primary focus of the project will be to unravel the neural correlates of learning and confidence during decision making. Candidates must have (or nearing completion of) a PhD degree in neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science or in a related discipline. Candidates must have previous practical experience and working knowledge of human neuroimaging (M/EEG and/or fMRI). The post holder must also have working knowledge of experimental statistics, signal processing and excellent programming skills in Matlab. Previous experience in simultaneous EEG/fMRI experiments, advanced multivariate data analysis and computational modelling is desirable but not required. This post will be available from 5th January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter, for three years. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications: Grade 6/7: £27,057 - £30,434 / £33,242 - £37,394 per annum. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Marios Philiastides at marios.philiastides(a)glasgow.ac.uk. Apply online at: www.gla.ac.uk/jobs (Ref: M00589) Closing date: 7 December 2014

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Fwd: Data Analyst Position

by Gary Green

Job Title: Neuroimaging Data Analyst Proposed Start: Immediately Tasks: Candidates are being considered for a neuroimaging data analyst position to support investigators in Dr. Vilma Gabbay’s lab in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at Mt. Sinai (http://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/psychiatry/areas-of-ca…). Research focuses on the role of reward circuitry in adolescent depression. Primary responsibilities include consulting with researchers and staff on the processing and analysis of neuroimaging data. Experience analyzing fMRI data using FSL is required. Qualifications: 1. A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a relevant field, including psychology, biology/neuroscience, physics, computer science, or engineering. 2. Proficiency processing fMRI data using FSL, as well as experience processing other neuroimaging data (resting-state) 3. Familiarity with scripting (e.g. Unix, Matlab, Python, etc.) 4. Familiarity with statistical principles (e.g. GLM) and software packages (e.g. SPSS, R, SAS) 5. Must work well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team of investigators and staff Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation. Compensation will depend on the experience, education, and professional training of the applicant. For further information please contact Kailyn Bradley (phone: 212-659-1662, email: Kailyn.bradley(a)mssm.edu <mailto:Kailyn.bradley@mssm.edu>). Please include a CV and cover letter/statement of interest.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellow Position

by Gary Green

The Pediatric Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program (P-MAP) under the direction of Vilma Gabbay, M.D., M.S., is a unique program in the greater New York metropolitan area dedicated exclusively to the study and treatment of adolescent mood and anxiety disorders (http://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/psychiatry/areas-of-ca…). We are currently seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow. She/he will primarily assist in managing our research projects which utilize innovative neuroimaging, immunological, and clinical trial methodologies. Additionally, she/he will analyze _the functional magnetic resonance imaging_ data for all studies, write manuscripts, and assist the PI in grant applications. Candidates must have (or nearing completion of) a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, radiology, or related field. Experience analyzing functional magnetic resonance data is required, preferably using FSL. Programming and scripting skills (unix, python, matlab, etc.) are also necessary. We prefer candidates with an immediate start date (by January). This position takes direction from the PI, Vilma Gabbay. If interested, please email a CV and cover letter to kailyn.bradley(a)mssm.edu <mailto:kailyn.bradley@mssm.edu>.

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YNiC seminar today

by rem

Dear Users This afternoon (from 3.30-5 pm in B020) the MSc project circus will take place. Please see below for a list of project titles and supervisors. The aim of the this session is to help MSc students choose their projects but everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available after the project circus in C block reception. Best wishes Rebecca *Time* *Supervisor(s)* *Title* *Technique* 3.30 Hymers Detecting subtleties in auditory cortex MRI 3.35 Gaskell Pattern completion and consolidation of multi-element memories PSG 3.40 Gennari Remembering time MRI 3.45 Green Who is talking to who and what is being said : directional connectivity in MEG MEG 3.50 Hartley Going round in circles - mapping directional responses in the human grid system and retrosplenial cortex MRI 3.55 Baker/Millman An MEG investigation into sensory signal combination MEG Estimating suppression and noise in autism spectrum disorder using EEG EEG BREAK 4.10 Izuma Measuring social attitudes with fMRI MRI 4.15 Smallwood/Jefferies Understanding the dynamics of thought MEG/MRI 4.20 Morland/Baseler Snakes and Ladders: exploring the neural locus of contour integration using fMRI-guided TMS TMS/MRI What happens to the visual cortex in macular degeneration? TMS/MRI 4.25 Rueschemeyer Joint Comprehension MRI 4.30 Wade Mapping chromatic population receptive fields with fMRI MRI 4.35 Andrews Can't see the trees for the wood - the origins of object recognition MRI -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: Graduate Opportunities, Mathewson Lab, University of Alberta

by Gary Green

I will have an opening in my laboratory <http://www.kylemathewson.com/> at the University of Alberta for one, and possibly two, excellent graduate students beginning in September 2015. If you or any of your colleagues have honours or research students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in cognitive neuroscience of attention, including the electrophysiological and psychophysiological correlates of perception and cognition, please alert them to this opportunity. The official application deadline is 15 January 2015 to be considered for admission beginning in September 2015, however, applications will be reviewed as soon as they are complete. Please refer to our departmental web pages <http://www.psych.ualberta.ca/graduate/index.php> for information about our graduate program <http://www.psych.ualberta.ca/graduate/index.php>, and to my own web pages <http://www.kylemathewson.com/> for information about my current and recent research. I can also accept students through the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute <http://www.neuroscience.ualberta.ca/GraduateProgram.aspx>. My brand new laboratory in the department of psychology is equipped with cutting edge electrophysiological monitoring equipment, including 64 channels active EEG systems in shielded chambers, as well as portable 16 channel amplifiers. We are able to measure brain, muscle, eye, and heart activity both during traditional laboratory tasks, as well as in real world applied situations like driving and sports. I plan for my graduate students to routinely attend local, national, and international conferences to disseminate their research findings as well as to network and establish contacts with like-minded scientists from other institutions. Importantly, my students and I have a record of publishing in top journals. I thank you in advance for thinking of my laboratory when advising your trainees about potential graduate school opportunities. Please do not hesitate to have them contact me directly with any questions they may have, or to forward this note to interested students. Best, Kyle E. Mathewson, Ph.D. <http://www.psych.ualberta.ca/people/showperson.php?id=311> Assistant Professor P-217 Biological Sciences Building Department of Psychology <http://www.psych.ualberta.ca/> Faculty of Science <http://uofa.ualberta.ca/science/> University of Alberta <http://ualberta.ca/> Edmonton <http://www.edmonton.ca/>, Alberta <http://alberta.ca/>, Canada <http://www.canada.ca/en/>, T6G-2E9 Ph: (780)-492-2662 <tel:%28780%29-492-2662> Em: kyle.mathewson(a)ualberta.ca <mailto:kyle.mathewson@ualberta.ca> Wb: kylemathewson.com <http://kylemathewson.com/>

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Fwd: Postdoc positions, Santa Barbara, California

by Gary Green

*SAGE JUNIOR FELLOW PROGRAM, SAGE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF MIND, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA * * *Four postdoctoral positions will be available beginning on September 1, 2015. This is a three-year fellowship. The SAGE Center Junior Fellowship Program, established in 2011, fosters interdisciplinary research in the study of brain-mind interaction at the postdoctoral level. We are seeking a group of highly collaborative, interacting fellows who are willing to take different approaches to shared conceptual challenges. Qualified applicants should be able and will be encouraged to utilize the UCSB Brain Imaging Center (http://www.bic.ucsb.edu/). The Center supports the new PRISMA (3T) Siemens magnet as well as MRI compatible high density electroencephalography hardware. Center funding will be available for imaging studies. In addition to developing research programs in close collaboration with individual faculty, Junior Fellows will enjoy special privileges, including access to visiting SAGE Scholars and attendance at regular group meetings to collaborate and share information about the role of psychology, cognitive neuroscience, economics, political science, anthropology, biology, physics, engineering, the arts, philosophy and other disciplines on the study of brain, mind and behavior. To be eligible for the Junior Fellows program, a candidate must have been awarded a doctoral degree or foreign equivalent within the past five years. Proposed research topics must be related to brain-mind interaction. Interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged. We will strive to create a team based on common interests of the top applicants. To apply, please send: 1. A complete CV, published article and three letters of recommendation 2. A statement of your research interests and a description of how those interests complement the goals of the SAGE Center. For primary consideration, apply by February 1, 2015, although we will accept applications until the positions are filled. Letters of recommendation may be sent by applicants or by recommenders. Email the required application materials to juniorfellows(a)sagecenter.ucsb.edu <mailto:juniorfellows@sagecenter.ucsb.edu>; include your last name in the subject line of all correspondence. Alternatively, you or your recommenders may send hard copies to this address: Michael S. Gazzaniga, Ph.D. Director, SAGE Center for the Study of Mind University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California 93106-9660 http://www.sagecenter.ucsb.edu/ http://www.psych.ucsb.edu/~gazzanig/ <http://www.psych.ucsb.edu/%7Egazzanig/> The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. -- John Hajda, Ph.D. Associate Director SAGE Center for the Study of the Mind Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9660 Phone 805-893-4460 Fax 805-893-3228 hajda(a)sagecenter.ucsb.edu http://www.sagecenter.ucsb.edu/

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Fwd: Postdoc position in Cognitive Neuroscience - Leiden University

by Gary Green

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in Cognitive Neuroscience Group leader: Sander Nieuwenhuis When: The post is available as soon as possible for 2 years Research project "Arousal, neural gain and cognitive function" Arousal has a wide variety of effects on human attention and performance, as documented in a rich empirical literature that was developed mainly before the 1980s. The computational and neural mechanisms underlying these effects, however, are still poorly understood. The goal of the present project is to revisit this literature and try to understand the relationships between arousal and cognition by applying recent computational models and insights about the role of neuromodulator systems in cognitive function (e.g., models of the noradrenergic modulation of neural gain). The newly developed ideas can then be tested using various methods, including fMRI, EEG, genetics, psychopharmacology, and pupillometry. Although much of the research will be focused on the brain, the main goal is to understand the basic mechanisms underlying the influence of arousal on cognitive function. Deadline for applications: 24 November 2014 For more information download the job ad at www.temporalattentionlab.com or contact snieuwenhuis(a)fsw.leidenuniv.nl

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Fwd: PhD position in Magdeburg (Germany)

by Gary Green

Open Position, Reference Number: 177/2014 The Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg offers an open position for a PhD student at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Psychology II, Dept. of Neuropsychology salary group: 13 TV-L start of position: 01.01.2015 duration until: 31.12.2017 time: 65% Requirements: - excellent graduation from university; major disciplines psychology, medicine, neuro-science, neurobiology or related subjects - experience with fMRI, EEG, and/or computational modeling of cognitive processes and behavior is advantageous - interest in/experience with research on performance monitoring, cognitive control, decision making, learning in humans or nonhuman primates. Goal: The candidate shall contribute substantially to the German-Japanese cooperation project “Testing computational models of learning from social, real, and fictive feedback in human and nonhuman primates”, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Principal investigators: Prof. Dr. Markus Ullsperger (OvGU Magdeburg) and Prof. Dr. Masaki Isoda (Kansai Medical University, Osaka). The collaboration of both research groups shall be fostered by research visits in the partner labs. The project is embedded in Prof. Ullsperger’s lab’s general research line. The team is multidisciplinary and combines a broad variety of cognitive neuroscience methods. The Department of Neuropsychology and Magdeburg in general offer cognitive neuroscientists a unique, multidisciplinary working and learning environment with opportunities for developing expertise in a diversity of research areas and techniques. Four MRI scanners (7T, 3T), several (MR-compatible) EEG systems, an MEG system, TMS and high-performance computational facilities are available. Content-related questions should be directed to: Prof. Dr. Markus Ullsperger, phone: +49 (0)391/67-18475, e-mail: markus.ullsperger(a)ovgu.de. Applications by women are especially welcome. Applicants with a severe disability will receive preferential treatment if their qualifications and experience are equal to those of the other candidates. Please send your complete application (cover letter, curriculum vitae, references) quoting reference number 177/2014 by November 25th, 2014 (date of receipt of application) to the address below: Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg Dezernat Personalwesen Postfach 4120, 39016 Magdeburg, Germany dezernat.personalwesen(a)ovgu.de

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Fwd: R User Group Day at York (RUDY III) on Wednesday 26 November

by Paul Elliott

The University is holding an 'R User Day' later this month that may be of interest to some, see below for details. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: R User Group Day at York (RUDY III) on Wednesday 26 November The next R User Group Day at York (RUDY III) will take place on Wednesday 26 November 2014. Details of the programme and how to sign up for the event can be found on the Research Computing Training wiki pages at https://wiki.york.ac.uk/display/RCTS/Research+Computing+Training+and+Support. Please feel free to circulate this notice in your departments. -- Paul Elliott, UNIX Systems Administrator York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York

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YNiC seminar 6th November

by rem

Dear Users This week the MSc CN project circus will take place from 3 pm in B020. A list of projects will be circulated later this week. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Positions in Longitudinal Image Analysis and Machine Learning

by Gary Green

* Postdoctoral Position in Longitudinal Image Analysis A postdoctoral position in 4D image registration and segmentation is available in IDEA lab (http://bric.unc.edu/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image analysis, or computer vision. Experience on medical image registration and segmentation is highly desirable. People with machine learning background are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge on neuroscience and programming background (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of 4D image registration and segmentation methods for longitudinal image analysis. 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. Guorong Wu (grwu(a)med.unc.edu <mailto:grwu@med.unc.edu>). * Postdoctoral Position in Machine Learning A postdoctoral position in machine learning with application to neuroimage-based brain disease diagnosis and prediction is available in UNC-Chapel Hill. The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on machine learning, pattern classification, regression methods, or sparse representation. People with strong experience on machine learning are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate 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. The research topic will be the development and validation of novel machine learning methods for early diagnosis and prediction of brain disorders. Please visit group website (http://bric.unc.edu/ideagroup) for more information. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Guorong Wu (grwu(a)med.unc.edu <mailto:grwu@med.unc.edu>)

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Fwd: PhD studentship, University of Manchester

by Gary Green

Please find below details on a funded PhD studentship at the University of Manchester (UK) exploring “Memory for surprising events –developing a predictive processing model of episodic memory”. Project outline: Hierarchical predictive processing is an influential computational framework for cognitive neuroscience, which offers an elegant computational model of perception and action. This project will use experimental psychology and fMRI methodologies to explore the insight this framework offers about human memory. We will test the idea that memory depends on surprise and that learning occurs only when the brain’s model of the world changes as a result of errors in predicting incoming stimuli, a suggestion recently extended to explain hippocampal and medial frontal cortex function. Project supervisors: Dr Talmi www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/staff/talmi Prof Wittmann https://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/fbz/fb06/.../wittmann Prof Montaldi www.psych-sci..manchester.ac.uk/staff/126756/ Candidate characteristics: An excellent UG degree in a relevant discipline with a passion for cognitive neuroscience and memory. Experimental and computational skills would be an asset. Application details: Candidates selected for interview have 50% chance of winning funding for this 4-year studentship at the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Manchester. The 2015 round of MRC DTP projects are currently being uploaded to findaphd.com and the MRC DTP website: www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/mrcdtp. Deadline: 26 Nov 2014 Expressions of Interest are being invited from candidates in the following form: - Academic CV - Official academic transcripts - Contact details for two suitable referees - A personal statement (750 words maximum) outlining suitability for the study, what they hope to achieve from the PhD and research experience to date. For questions about the position please contact deborah.talmi(a)manchester.ac.uk.

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Fwd:Postdoctoral position in Toulouse (France)

by Gary Green

Dear SPMers, A post-doctoral position is available at INSERM U825 (Toulouse, France). On behalf of Dr Stein SILVA. A 24 months Post-Doctoral Fellowship starting April 2015 is offered in Toulouse (France) to investigate neuronal correlates of consciousness emergence from coma using behavioural, electrophysiological and neuroimaging methods. Topic: Expertise in advanced electrophysiological signal analysis will be expected. Familiarity or education in cognitive neuroscience, and/or cognitive psychology will be appreciated. An interest and/or experience in experimental investigation of consciousness will be favoured. Qualifications: Only fellows with a PhD in Engineering and/or in Cognitive neuroscience, and/or Cognitive psychology will be considered. Students with no prior knowledge of French, but having adequate English language proficiency can apply. Knowledge of Neuroscience will be appreciated. In order to candidate, please send a CV to silvastein(a)me.com & arnaud.delorme(a)cerco.fr /Djilali ADEL. Doctorant en Radiophysique et Imagerie Médicales. Inserm U825/ Hôpitaux de Toulouse/ ----------------------------- /Medical Physicist resident INSTN CEA Saclay / /M: +33 6 20 70 80 44/

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Scholar in Decision Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh

by Gary Green

We are seeking applications for a two-year NIMH-supported postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh under the direction of Alex Dombrovski, M.D., and Michael Hallquist, Ph.D. The research fellow will work on NIMH-funded projects of decision-making in late-life suicide and borderline personality disorder. Fellows will have ample opportunities to develop independent research projects and to publish empirical papers on suicide and BPD using existing data. An ideal candidate will be familiar with functional neuroimaging and/or reinforcement learning models of behavior. Experience with MATLAB, R, FSL, AFNI, and Linux shell scripting is desirable. The position will be available in the second half of 2015 and funding for a third year of postdoctoral training may be available depending on performance. Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this position. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae and cover letter describing your research interests and experience to Michael Hallquist (hallquistmn(a)upmc.edu <mailto:hallquistmn@upmc.edu>) and Alex Dombrovski (dombax(a)upmc.edu <mailto:dombax@upmc.edu>). The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Scholar in Bioinformatics and Visualization at the University of Southern California

by Gary Green

The University of Southern California Institute for Neuroimaging and Informatics’ Imaging Genetics Center (http://igc.ini.usc.edu <http://igc.ini.usc.edu/>) in Marina del Rey, California is accepting applications for a post-doctoral researcher in visualization and analysis of statistical genetics. We seek a highly motivated candidate who has received a Ph.D. in statistical genetics, data visualization, bioinformatics, neuroscience, or computer science with biomedical applications. The ideal candidate is expected to have strong experience in computer programming especially with JSON, PHP, and R. Previous website development is a plus. The applicant would be working on projects of the ENIGMA consortium (http://enigma.ini.usc.edu/) and would be working with the Center in Marina del Rey. Please see the formal ad online: https://jobs.usc.edu/postings/34063 Send CVs to Jason, Neda, and Derrek: enigma(a)ini.usc.edu <mailto:enigma@ini.usc.edu> derrek.hibar(a)ini.usc.edu <mailto:derrek.hibar@ini.usc.edu>

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Fwd: Senior Researcher position in Madrid, Spain

by Gary Green

Notification of the “Isaac Peral” Program to contract one senior researcher associated with BBVA Foundation-UPM Industry-Academia chairs for scientific-technological research in Medical Imaging, within Marie Curie Action COFUND. This notice provides for a maximum of one position in the area of scientific-technological initiatives in Biotech indicated below, in accordance with the procedure established in the Regulatory Bases of 30 April 2009 for the ISAAC PERAL Program for Senior UPM Researchers (in the attached document). The candidate degree may be from any specialization in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Biochemistry, etc. Location: The activities will be carried out in the Campus of International Excellence: Campus of Montegancedo at the CTB: Centre for Biomedical Technology (www.ctb.upm.es <http://www.ctb.upm.es>), in Madrid, Spain. Beneficiaries: 1. Have held a PhD for more than 10 years, effectively pursuing uninterrupted research activity during that time. 2. Have extensive research experience in the sphere of the profile of the contract announced, i.e. biomedical imaging. 3. Have pursued their research activity following the award of their PhD in relevant foreign Research Centers for at least six years or have studied the whole of the PhD and graduated in a foreign University or Research Centre and have pursued subsequent research activity in a relevant foreign research center for at least three years. 4. Have certified experience in the management of research groups in university institutions or relevant research centers. All the requirements demanded and the merits argued by candidates must have been fulfilled prior to the date of termination of the period for the submission of applications. Conditions of the position: 1. Gross remuneration shall not be less than 80000 € nor more than 90000 € per year. 2. Three year contracts for two young PhDs 3. Three positions for PhD studies (four years) 4. A 30000 € support for the Senior researcher during the first year of contract to facilitate the start of the research activities 5. A minimum of 100m2 space available in the Centre for Biomedical Technology N.B.: All the the details of the call can be consulted at the following link: __ _ _ _http://www.upm.es/sfs/Rectorado/Vicerrectorado%20de%20Investigacion/Servicio%20de%20Investigacion/Ayudas_y_Convocatorias/Convocatorias_Propias/Convocatoria-MedImaging-Eng.pdf_ _ _ Interested candidates should send CV to the following email address francisco.delpozo(a)ctb.upm.es <mailto:francisco.delpozo@ctb.upm.es>. http://www.upm.es/sfs/Montegancedo/Noticias/imagenes/ctb.gif Prof. Francisco del Pozo Director Center for Biomedical Technology (CTB) Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Parque Científico y Tecnológico de la UPM Campus de Montegancedo 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, ES Tfo: +34 913364632 <tel:%2B34%20913364632> (Tfo: +34 913364631 <tel:%2B34%20913364631>) www.ctb.upm.es <http://www.ctb.upm.es>

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Fwd: Assistant Professor / Lecturer position in Hong Kong

by Gary Green

The Department of Special Education and Counselling, The Hong Kong Institute of Education is seeking academics excited by the prospect of contributing their expertise in the area of educational and developmental neuroscience. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and development of the Department that plays a central role in all areas of special education, school guidance and counselling; pursue research and development projects that contribute to a better understanding of the neural correlate of learning and various psychiatric disabilities in children and adolescents; and work with schools and education policy-makers in improving schooling for all learners. Applicants with expertise in following areas are welcome to apply: Cognitive Neuroscience / Developmental Neuroscience / Neuropsychology / Computational Neuroscience with a strong background in special education and child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in related areas with a relevant record of research and teaching. They should have evidence of plans for future development and the capacity to work with schools and education professionals. Bilingual competency in English and Chinese and an appreciation of the challenges of working in a multicultural context will be advantageous. PhD students in their final year with good potential in research may be considered for the post of Lecturer. best............savio For information on the Department of Special Education and Counselling, please visit: http://www.ied.edu.hk/sec/ For enquiries, please contact Dr M. T. Hue, Acting Head of the Department at mthue(a)ied.edu.hk Application Forms are obtainable from (a) http://www.ied.edu.hk/hro/applyfor.htm; or (b) the Human Resources Office, 3/F, Administration Building, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. The completed Application Form, together with full CV, should be sent to the Human Resources Office by email to hro(a)ied.edu.hk or by fax to (852) 2948 6005 or by post to the above address. Review of applications will start from 22 October 2014, and will continue until the post is filled. Please quote the reference number of the position in the application and mark “Strictly Confidential – Job Application” on the envelope. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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no YNiC seminar this week

by rem

Dear Users There will not be a YNiC seminar this week. Next week we will have a longer seminar than usual (starting at 3 pm in B020) to allow time for the MSc CN project circus. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Apologies

by Gary Green

Dear colleagues Please accept my sincere apologies for cancelling the seminar last week at such short notice. I had optimistically overestimated my state of health, but as I made my way to the seminar discovered I was not even fit enough to get to psychology. Sorry. 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://http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Jill Hurst tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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Fwd: Ph.D. positions at Georgia Tech

by Gary Green

Dear all, Two PhD positions are available in my lab at the Department of Psychology at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. The lab is pioneering the use of simultaneous TMS-fMRI in the new center for advanced brain imaging. The focus of the lab is on perception but Ph.D. candidates will be able to develop their own interests. Candidates with programming and fMRI experience are especially encouraged to apply. The positions are funded and include student stipend. Please, forward this announcement to interested applicants. For details, visit: http://www.psychology.gatech.edu/people/faculty/rahnev_dobromir.php The deadline for applications is December 15, 2014. You can apply online here: http://www.psychology.gatech.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents.php Best wishes, Doby Rahnev

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