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Fwd:Postdoc position: fMRI of number processing at NeuroSpin, France
by Gary Green 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

Postdoc position: fMRI of number processing at NeuroSpin We are looking for a bright and motivated postdoc to join a research project related to the representation of number in the human brain which will use high-field / high-resolution functional imaging (at 7 Tesla). This position will be available within the INSERM Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit (www.unicog.org <http://www.unicog.org/>, directed by Stanislas Dehaene), situated at the NeuroSpin Center in the greater Paris area. The position is funded for 2 years within a 4-year project financed by the French National Research Agency (PI Evelyn Eger). The ideal candidate will come from a background of visual neuroscience, potentially including the processing of number. Previous experience in functional imaging is required (and would ideally include multivariate decoding and/or surface-based analysis), and good programming skills in either matlab or python will be a strong plus. Good communication skills in English (oral and written) are necessary. The intended starting date for the position is around July or September 2015. Formal applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, application letter with statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of two researchers who would be willing to provide a reference. Please send your application by email before 15^th December or address further questions to evelyn.eger(a)cea.fr <mailto:evelyn.eger@cea.fr>. Full contact information: Dr Evelyn Eger, INSERM U.992 Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit, CEA/Neurospin, Batiment 145, Point Courier 156, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, evelyn.eger(a)cea.fr <mailto:evelyn.eger@cea.fr>

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Open Plan Availability
by Mark Hymers 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

Hi, Just a reminder that due to MSc Cognitive Neuroscience induction sessions, YNiC Open Plan will be unavailable for users tomorrow at 1000-12000 and 1300-1500. Most MSc teaching at YNiC happens in the Spring term - we'll send around more details of these times once they are finalised. Thanks, Mark

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Fwd: Job postings: Two (2) Open Positions in Applied Neuroscience at JHU/APL (Laurel, MD)
by Gary Green 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

*Job postings: Two (2) Open Positions in Applied Neuroscience JHU/APL* The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Scientist in Applied Neuroscience. The APL Applied Neuroscience program area currently focuses on developing solutions to the critical challenges of the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community in the core technical areas of computational neuroscience, brain-computer interface, neural prosthetics, systems/cognitive neuroscience, and non-invasive functional neuroimaging (http://www.jhuapl.edu/ourwork/red/an/expertise.asp). *There are currently two open positions in Applied Neuroscience: Postdoctoral Fellow, and Neural Signal Processing Engineer / Research Scientist. * *Applied Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellow* (apply at https://jhuapl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=07941) Lead applied neuroscience effort collecting, analyzing, and utilizing non-invasive neural signals (e.g. fMRI, MEG, EEG, NIRS) for development of machine learning algorithms and neural computational models, and for use in novel applications. Role will include a focus on publishing and presentation of results and composition of technical reports. *Neural Signal Processing Engineer / Research Scientist* (apply at https://jhuapl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=07960) Lead an applied neuroscience research effort that utilizes non-invasive neural imaging tools (fMRI, MEG, or fNIRS) as an enabling technology for neural modeling development, future paradigms of human-computer interactions, and investigation of knowledge representation and neurophysiological correlates of human behavior and cognition. Role will include a focus on publishing and presentation of results, sponsor engagement, and composition of technical reports.

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PhD opportunites
by Gary Green 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

http://www.facultyforthefuture.net/

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Fwd: Post Doc Position in Human Neuroscience and Visual Cognition
by Gary Green 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

Human Neuroscience and Visual Cognition Lab Department of Psychology Wright State University A post-doc position is now available at the newly established Human Neuroscience and Visual Cognition Lab at the Department of Psychology, Wright State University. The lab is headed by Dr. Assaf Harel and investigates high-level vision and its neural substrates. We are particularly interested in how visual recognition occurs in real-world settings and adopt a neuroergonomic approach to study the applied aspects of high-level vision. For this purpose, we employ a diversity of cognitive neuroscience methods, including fMRI, EEG, psychophysics, and eye tracking. Research topics include, but are not limited to the following areas: visual expertise, object and scene recognition, categorization and perceptual learning. The position is fully funded for two years. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Neurobiology, Computer Science, or any other related discipline by the start date of the position. Strong background and familiarity with fMRI or EEG research is required. Experience in computer programming, especially with Matlab is highly encouraged and will be considered a strong advantage. Applicants should send their CV, a short statement of their research interests and contact information for two references to Dr. Assaf Harel at: assaf.harel(a)wright.edu <mailto:assaf.harel@wright.edu>. The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics, offers a Ph.D. in Human Factors and Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, and has 3 undergraduate concentration areas: (1) Cognition and Perception, (2) Industrial/ Organizational, and (3) Behavioral Neuroscience. Wright State University was recently ranked among the Best in the Midwest universities by The Princeton Review, listed among 260 Best National Universities in the annual Americas Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News and World Report, and ranked fourth nationally among universities with limited numbers of doctoral programs in the Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index. Wright State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Computers For Sale - Closed
by Jill Hurst 20 Oct '14

20 Oct '14

Dear all, All the computers have been sold. If your request was successful you should hear back today. Apologies to those who missed out. Best wishes, Jill -- Jill Hurst PA to Gary Green MA DPhil BM BCh FRSA FSB Director - York Neuroimaging Centre Professor of Neuroimaging and Human Neuroscience Telephone: 01904 43 5329 Fax: 01904 43 5356

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Sale of computers
by Jill Hurst (on behalf of Gary Green) 20 Oct '14

20 Oct '14

Dear all, Following the recent upgrade of the Open Plan PCs in YNiC, we now have a small number of the old PCs available for sale. The machines are priced at £20 + VAT (£24) on a first come, first served basis. The machines will be securely wiped and will then have a standard desktop copy of Debian Wheezy installed. The machines also come with a Windows Vista license but this will not be pre-installed. The installation key is attached to the case. Installation media is *not* provided. Full specification is below: * HP Compaq dc7900 small form factor PC * Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz CPU (dual core) * 8GB RAM * 160GB hard disk * DVD-RAM drive * (Optional) Keyboard and mouse If you are interested in purchasing any of these machines please send your request to*it-support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk* with a subject of*'PC Purchase'*. Payment can be made via cash or cheque to the YNiC reception. You will be required to sign an asset disposal form to confirm receipt of the PC. **Please note - These machines are supplied with NO warranty and NO support*** Many thanks Jill -- Jill Hurst, Personal Assistant to Gary Green MA DPhil BM BCh FRSA FSB Director - York Neuroimaging Centre Professor of Neuroimaging and Human Neuroscience Telephone: 01904 43 5329 Fax: 01904 43 5356

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YNiC seminar 23rd October
by rem 20 Oct '14

20 Oct '14

Dear Users This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020) Gary Green will give a talk on "Progress in molecular imaging". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served 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: POST DOCTORAL POSITION at The Neurofunctional Imaging Group in Bordeaux
by Gary Green 18 Oct '14

18 Oct '14

POST DOCTORAL POSITION in BORDEAUX The Neurofunctional Imaging Group (GIN) is a CNRS-CEA joint research unit of the Bordeaux University (UMR 5296, dir. Bernard Mazoyer) and a core member of the TRAIL Laboratory of Excellence. The GIN is a multidisciplinary research unit gathering scientists with initial training in mathematics and instrumentation, cognitive neurosciences, signal processing and databasing. One objective of the current GIN research project is to develop new tools to characterize and describe the gray matter anatomical connectivity networks. Within this area we have a position for a *2 years Post Doc*. *Description of the position* Recent work on brain connectivity modeling revealed that the topographic organization of this connectivity is not limited to large-scale anatomical pathways generally observable in diffusion MRI, thus reinforcing the interest of studies focusing on the characterization of cortical structural connectivity and its variability. Therefore, the estimation of relevant grey matter connectomes strongly relies on the choice of an ad'hoc cerebral parcellisation. We propose a post doc project to first implement a probabilistic cortical atlas derived from cortical parcellisations defined individually to optimally extract cortical thickness and volume of each individual. The second aim of the post doc project is to compute cortical structural connectivity to quantify the inter-individual variability of brain organization together with the effects of specific factors such as gender, manual preference, functional lateralization or cognitive skills. The strength of the present project is that it will benefits from the already acquired BIL&GIN database composed of 453 healthy volunteers balanced for gender and handedness. Hence, the first probabilistic cortical atlas will be operated over a large sample, the 453 participants having been previously pre-processed. *Qualification and experience* The qualified applicant should have a PhD in neuro-image analysis, cognitive neuroscience, computer science or related field and a background in neuroimage processing. Applicants should have experience with existing tools for analysis of neuroimaging data (SPM, FSL, Freesurfer.) and a relevant programming experience (MATLAB). *For further information, please contact Dr. Fabrice Crivello (**fabrice.crivello(a)u-bordeaux2.fr <mailto:fabrice.crivello@u-bordeaux2.fr>**).* *Employment and payment are determined by Bordeaux University (2 400 € per month, net salary). Job location is* *in Bordeaux, France. Interested candidates should send their applications including CV with full publication list, the* *names and contact information and a summary of research interests to **fabrice.crivello(a)u-bordeaux2.fr <mailto:fabrice.crivello@u-bordeaux2.fr>**.* Dr. Fabrice CRIVELLO Groupe d'Imagerie Neurofonctionnelle UMR 5296 - CNRS CEA Université Bordeaux Université de Bordeaux 146, rue Léo Saignat CS 61292 33076 Bordeaux Cedex Mob : +33 618 064 753 Tel : +33 547 304 402 Fax : +33 547 304 394 www.gin.cnrs.fr <http://www.gin.cnrs.fr> See my publications : https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fabrice_Crivello

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position - CALL FOR APPLICANTS
by Gary Green 18 Oct '14

18 Oct '14

*Neuropsychiatry Postdoctoral Neuroimaging Fellowship* The Brain & Behavior Laboratory and the Conte Center for Basic and Translational Mental Health Research at the University of Pennsylvania seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our group. The focus of the program is to integrate basic and clinical neuroscience research in a cohesive effort to elucidate neural substrates of complex behavior, with an emphasis on neurodevelopment. Converging multidisciplinary approaches by collaborating laboratories at the University of Pennsylvania aim to provide a new understanding of the symptoms, pathophysiology and etiology of psychosis. The Fellow will help investigate how aberrations in brain development contribute to the development of psychopathology and impact cognition and emotion. The Fellow will take part in our ongoing large-scale study of neurodevelopmental genomics. Eligibility for a postdoctoral appointment requires an advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (neuroscience, psychology, engineering, statistics). The candidate must have substantial prior experience with multimodal neuroimaging data analysis, and have a record of productivity. Programming skills are essential, including fluency in matlab, bash, and at least one statistical package. An applicant must certify that he/she has received his/her degree before the appointment is processed and must be eligible for employment in the US (citizenship of appropriate visa). *CONTACT* Stace Moore University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychiatry - Neuropsychiatry Section 10 Gates Pavilion - HUP 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283 Phone: (215) 662-7119 Fax: (215) 662-7903 Email: stacem(a)upenn.edu <mailto:stacem@upenn.edu>

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

Dear Users This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020) Jonny Smallwood will be giving a project proposal presentation on "Exploring the affective and semantic influences of self-generated thought in old and young people." Abstract: This project will explore how the affective and semantic influences on self-generated thought in old and young people. We will record resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging data as well as structural data in a cohort of old and young individuals. In a separate laboratory session they will also complete a battery of tests measuring controlled and semantic processing as well as scene construction. In the laboratory we will also examine heart rate variability during rest and tasks. Finally, we will measure the content of thought in these individuals as they complete simple laboratory tasks. Using these data we will examine how semantic and affective processes vary with neural and psychological indicators of unconstrained thought, and how these are altered by age. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ 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: EMAIL SCAM - please read
by Jill Hurst (on behalf of Gary Green) 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: EMAIL SCAM - please read Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:19:36 +0100 From: chym-tech(a)york.ac.uk <chem583(a)york.ac.uk> Reply-To: chym-tech(a)york.ac.uk To: CHyM <chym-group(a)york.ac.uk> Dear All Please see email below which I am circulating on behalf of Jessica Stephens: Last night, an email appearing to be from the Student Loans Company asking students to update their accounts was received by a number of people at the University. This email is not genuine and is an attempt to defraud students. If you have received this email, please do not click the link in the email and do not enter your personal details. If you have already visited the website and given your details, please contact your bank and then the Student Loans Company as a matter of urgency. The Student Loans Company's genuine website is at: http://www.slc.co.uk/ We would also ask that all those who have submitted their details inform IT Services by emailing itsupport(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:itsupport@york.ac.uk>. We provide more advice on phishing and scam emails at: www.york.ac.uk/it-services/it/security/spam <http://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/it/security/spam> Jessica Stephens Communications & Marketing Officer Information University of York Heslington, York YO10 5DD + 44 (0)1904 32 4939 Twitter: twitter.com/UoYITServices <http://twitter.com/UoYITServices> and twitter.com/UoYLibrary <http://twitter.com/UoYLibrary> Facebook: www.facebook.com/UoYITServices <https://www.facebook.com/UoYITServices> and www.facebook.com/UoYLibrary <https://www.facebook.com/UoYLibrary> IT Services scheduled work and events: www.york.ac.uk/it-services/news/work/ <http://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/news/work/> Liberating Information: informationdirectorate.blogspot.co.uk/ <http://informationdirectorate.blogspot.co.uk/> Email disclaimer: http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to chym-group+unsubscribe(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:chym-group+unsubscribe@york.ac.uk>.

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YNiC Science Committee Meeting - 20th October at 2pm
by Jill Hurst 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Dear all, The next meeting for the YNiCScienceCommittee is on Monday, 20th October at 2pm in B101. The meeting will be less than 1hr and is held in Psychology, which should be convenient for many users. This meeting is a key mechanism by which YNiC can support the needs of users. If you would like to raise an issue at the meeting, please email the Chair of Science Committee, <beth.jefferies(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:beth.jefferies@york.ac.uk>> so that your item can be added to the agenda for discussion. The agenda for the meeting is: 14/10. Apologies for absence. 14/11. Approval of previous minutes. 14/12. Matters arising. 14/13. YNiCScience issues. 14/14. YNiC Ethics and Research Governance issues. 14/15. Any issues raised by users of YNiC. 14/16. Any issues passed from the Dept. Research Committee. 14/17. Plans for Science Day. 14/18. Any Other Business. Kind regards, Jill -- Jill Hurst PA to Gary Green MA DPhil BM BCh FRSA FSB Director - York Neuroimaging Centre Professor of Neuroimaging and Human Neuroscience Telephone: 01904 43 5329 Fax: 01904 43 5356

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Fwd Vacancy for fMRI postdoc in Leuven, Belgium
by Gary Green 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

*Vacancy for fMRI postdoc in Leuven, Belgium* We are looking for a bright and motivated postdoc to work on a research project in which we will use brain imaging and advanced brain decoding methods to investigate the fine-grained structure of object and face representations in the human visual brain, including the dependence of this functional organization upon experience during development and in adulthood and possible interactions with brain disorders. The position is funded as part of a starting grant from the European Research Council. Eligible candidates should have or should soon obtain a PhD in a relevant field such as neuroscience, psychology, medicine, neurobiology, or biomedical sciences. Experience with brain imaging (in particular functional magnetic resonance imaging) is mandatory, and should be demonstrable with a relevant and competitive publication record. A computational background, good computer skills (e.g., Matlab), and international mobility would be a strong plus. Good English (oral and written) communicative skills are necessary. The position is full-time, for a period of 2 years, and starts preferably in March-May 2015. We will also support the candidate to apply for further personal funding at a longer term. Teaching and/or administration load will be minimal. The research group of Hans Op de Beeck in the Laboratory of Biological Psychology (KU Leuven, Belgium) currently includes 6 scientists working full-time on human brain imaging, with in addition several researchers focusing upon animal models (for further information, see http://ppw.kuleuven.be/home/english/research/lbp/lbpMembers/00029058). We have access to state-of-the-art technical facilities (e.g., several 3T MRI scanners available) and ample opportunities for interaction with other local experts on brain imaging, cognitive and systems neuroscience. The KU Leuven is consistently ranked within the top of European Universities and is located in the city of Leuven, which has an strong international appeal. For more information about our university, please visit http://www.kuleuven.be/about/ Formal applications should be sent by email to Hans Op de Beeck, and should include a scientific CV, motivation letter, and the names and contact information of 2 senior researchers who would be willing to provide a recommendation (no letters have to be sent yet). Application deadline is November 20^th 2014.^ For further information please contact Hans Op de Beeck (hans.opdebeeck(a)ppw.kuleuven.be <mailto:hans.opdebeeck@ppw.kuleuven.be>), who will also be present at the upcoming meeting of the Society For Neuroscience in Washington DC.

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Seminar notice
by Gary Green 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

This is advance notice of a seminar on the 29th of October at 4pm. Kevin Brindle, University of Cambridge, is the CII seminar speaker on that day. The title for his seminar is " Imaging Response to Treatment and the Tumour Microenvironment with Hyperpolarized MRI " Q014 - Centre for Immunology and Infection, Department of Biology All welcome -- --------------- 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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YNiC seminar 16th October
by rem 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Dear Users This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020) Jonny Smallwood will be giving a project proposal presentation on "Exploring the affective and semantic influences of self-generated thought in old and young people." Abstract: This project will explore how the affective and semantic influences on self-generated thought in old and young people. We will record resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging data as well as structural data in a cohort of old and young individuals. In a separate laboratory session they will also complete a battery of tests measuring controlled and semantic processing as well as scene construction. In the laboratory we will also examine heart rate variability during rest and tasks. Finally, we will measure the content of thought in these individuals as they complete simple laboratory tasks. Using these data we will examine how semantic and affective processes vary with neural and psychological indicators of unconstrained thought, and how these are altered by age. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ 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: Faculty Position in Cognitive Neuroscience at UNC-CH
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

Faculty Position – Cognitive Neuroscience. The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin July 1, 2015. The research focus of a successful candidate should be in the area of cognition. We are particularly interested in candidates who approach the study of cognition at different points of development from the perspectives of cognitive neuroscience (e.g., fMRI, ERP), or behavior genetics (e.g., epigenetics), or both. Scientists who focus on cognition (especially memory, attention, perception, or language) in infants and children, young adults, and/or the elderly are welcome to apply for this position. Each candidate should have an excellent record of research productivity, the potential to develop an independent and internationally recognized research program, and a commitment to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Having active grant funding and/or a successful history of grant support is desirable. This position is intended to expand our training programs in cognitive and developmental psychology. UNC is the home of numerous research centers and core facilities providing outstanding opportunities for collaborations and research support. To apply use the electronic submission website at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/60157 and submit the following electronic materials: curriculum vitae; personal statement describing qualifications and research and teaching interests; and up to five reprints or preprints. Please also submit email addresses for four individuals who will provide letters of reference to this electronic submission website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications November 15, 2014 and will continue to review new applications until the position is filled. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position at MUSC, Charleston, SC
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging of Addiction, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC The Hanlon Brain Imaging and Brain Stimulation Lab in the Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow with experience in neuroimaging to assist with ongoing NIDA funded addiction research. This postdoctordal candidate will work primarily on a NIDA funded research project (“Longitudinal assessment of functional connectivity in polysubstance users”) but will also be excepted to actively collaborate with members of the Clinical Neuroscience Division, Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs, and Center for Biomedical Imaging. We have a very active and translational group of clinical and basic science researchers focused on addiction vulnerability, progression, and treatment at MUSC. The fellow will have the opportunity to interact not only with a well-established group of both basic and clinical science addiction researchers, but will also receive training and mentorship from individuals in the Center for Biomedical Imaging at MUSC. The fellow will receive training in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders, attend structured didactics, and participate in research dissemination (e.g., manuscript writing, conference presentations) and grants preparation. The applicant will interact with a multidisciplinary faculty comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, biostatisticians, pharmacists, and trainees from various fields of study. The primary traits of a suitable applicant include: 1) a strong background in functional MRI analysis, with special emphasis on multimodal integration, modeling network architecture through graph theoretical approaches, independent components, wavelets, etc. 2) a background in addiction research with a history of first author publications 3) a history of working well with others, a willingness to be flexible, and integrate with a dynamic group of enthusiastic, hard-working scientists and trainees The successful applicant must possess a doctoral degree. A strong background in research is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with training level. Start date is negotiable (January-June 2015 preferred). Application Procedures: Submit a CV, a statement of research interests, and 2 letters of recommendation to Colleen A. Hanlon, PhD at Hanlon(a)musc.edu, Brain Stimulation Division, Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425.

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Fwd: PhD position in multiple sclerosis research
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

PhD position in multiple sclerosis research Department of Neurology, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany TUM-NIC, Neuroimaging Center, Munich, Germany The Department of Neurology of the Technische Universität München offers a PhD position in systems neuroscience research of Multiple Sclerosis. The project aims to investigate structural correlates of disability and biomarker patterns in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) using MR imaging techniques. The candidate will investigate cortical pathology and lesion pathology in MS using state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques. Applicants should have finished a university degree in medicine, psychology, biology, computer science or other relevant disciplines. Candidates should have strong analytical and organizational skills and prior experience with large cohort patient datasets is an advantage. Previous experience in analysis of structural/functional MR images (e.g., Freesurfer/FSL, SPM) is highly desired. Basic programming skills in for example Matlab or Unix shell scripting are a plus but not strictly required. Candidates who lack the aforementioned skills should have a strong motivation to develop these skills during their training. We are searching for candidates who are able to work independently and who have demonstrated excellent presentation and writing skills. The applicant will be expected to interact and collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines. Salary is according to the German TVöD. The position is available from January. The position is initially available for two years, the second year contingent on satisfactory progress. Extension beyond two years may be possible. Neuroimaging scanning facilities (MRI 3T scanner) and computer infrastructure are entirely available at the TUM Neuroimaging Center (TUM-NIC). Candidates may contact Prof Dr. Mark Mühlau (muehlau(a)lrz.tum.de <mailto:muehlau@lrz.tum.de>) or Dr. Ruthger Righart (righart(a)lrz.tum.de <mailto:righart@lrz.tum.de>) for more detailed information. Applications including a letter of motivation and CV should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Mühlau by Email: muehlau(a)lrz.tum.de <mailto:muehlau@lrz.tum.de> .

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FW: Post doctoral position - MRC Cambridge UK
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

** *Post Doctoral Scientist -- Cambridge* *Decision making: new models of brain and behaviour in health and disease* ** The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative post doctoral scientist to join an intramural program on decision making and dementia. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the interaction between computational neuroscience and functional brain imaging, including novel applications to neurological disorders. The post is within a dynamic multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical scientists within CBSU and Cambridge University, led by Dr James Rowe. It provides unparalleled access to cognitive and translational neuroscience, in terms of imaging methods, research facilities and an excellent post doctoral research community. This post would include the development and optimisation of models for perceptual and behavioural decisions in healthy humans, and the investigation of the neural systems supporting decisions using functional brain imaging. The full advert and details about how to apply are now live at http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AJT094/post-doctoralscientist/ or http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc162653_4820.aspx . Closing date: 5^th November 2014. ** ---- ---- --- ---- Dr James B Rowe Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow in Clinical Science, Reader in Cognitive Neurology, Hon. Consultant Neurologist. Cambridge University Department of Clinical Neuroscience Herchel Smith Building, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, CB2 0SZ Telephone: +44 (0) 1223 273 630 Secretary: +44 (0) 1223 760 696

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Fwd: NIH/NIMH Intramural Research Program - Postdoctoral Opportunity
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

Dear Colleagues, Please apply and/or bring this postdoctoral opportunity to the attention of your best students and colleagues. Details are below and in the attachment. All best wishes, Karen ________________________________ /Karen Faith Berman, M.D./ Chief, Clinical & Translational Neuroscience Branch Section on Integrative Neuroimaging Psychosis & Cognitive Studies Section National Institutes of Health, NIMH Intramural Research Program 9000 Rockville Pike, MSC 1365 Building 10, Room 3C103A Bethesda, MD 20892-1365 phone: 301/496-7603 fax: 301/480-7795 _karen.berman(a)nih.gov_ <mailto:karen.berman@nih.gov> *_POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN MULTIMODAL NEUROIMAGING_* *SECTION ON INTEGRATIVE NEUROIMAGING* *CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE BRANCH* *NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH * *INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, DHHS, BETHESDA, MD* The Section on Integrative Neuroimaging in the Clinical & Translational Neuroscience Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health Intramural Research Program (NIMH IRP), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites outstanding individuals to apply for a two to five year post-doctoral fellowship at one of the premier research sites in the world. The renowned NIH Clinical Center on the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C., houses unsurpassed, state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) all dedicated to research, as well as superb clinical facilities, and an exciting, interactive research community of hundreds of talented colleagues. The strong scientific environment and outstanding resources at NIH make this a unique opportunity for an innovative scientist. The Branch takes a multidisciplinary approach, with multimodal neuroimaging (sMRI, rMRI, fMRI, DTI, PET, MEG) at its core, but also integrates genetic, neurochemical, neuropsychological, and clinical investigations to study normal human higher cognitive function throughout the lifespan, as well as neuropsychiatric disorders such as Williams syndrome and schizophrenia. The successful candidate will have particular leadership opportunities within our longitudinal study of Williams syndrome; will have access to large, unique, archival datasets; and will help to design new studies. The position is open to (1) recent Ph.D.'s in experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, neuropharmacology, or other applicable disciplines; and (2) M.D.'s with training in psychiatry, neurology, nuclear medicine, radiology or other relevant fields. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellent scientific writing skills as well as excellent interpersonal and presentation skill. In addition, experience with any of the following will be an advantage: developmental/pediatric neuroimaging, multimodal neuroimaging techniques (MRI, PET, MEG), conducting cognitive neuroscience experiments, and/or neuroimaging of clinical populations. Experience with SPM, FSL, Freesurfer, UNIX/LINUX/ and/or programming skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) is desirable, but not required. The position is open immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A curriculum vitae, letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, and three letters forwarded directly from recommenders should be sent to: Karen Berman, M.D.; C/O Jasmin B. Czarapata, Ph.D.; NIH Building 10, Rm 3C209; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. (301) 435-7645, or electronically to _jasmins(a)mail.nih.gov_ <mailto:jasmins@mail.nih.gov> DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. A FEW REPRESENTATIVE PUBS… Eisenberg DP, Ianni AM, Wei SM, Kohn P, Kolachana B, Apud J, Weinberger DR, Berman KF: Brainderived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism differentially affects hippocampal function in medication-free patients with schizophrenia. *Molecular Psychiatry*, 18(6):713-720, 2013. Jabbi M, Kippenhan JS, Kohn P, Marenco S, Mervis CB, Morris CA, Meyer-Lindenberg A, Berman KF: The Williams syndrome chromosome 7q11.23 hemideletion confers hypersocial, anxious personality via altered insula structure and function. *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences *Apr 3;109(14):E860-6, 2012. Dreher JC, Kohn P, Kolachana B, Weinberger DR and Berman KF: Variation in dopamine genes influences responsivity of the human reward system. *Proceedings of the National Academy of Science* 106: 617-622, 2009. Meyer-Lindenberg A, Hariri A, Munuz KE, Mervis CB, Mattay VS, Morris CA and Berman KF: Neural correlates of genetically abnormal social cognition in Williams syndrome. *Nature Neuroscience *8:991-993, 2005. Kippenhan JS, Olsen RK, Mervis CB, Morris CA, Kohn PD, Meyer-Lindenberg A and Berman KF: Genetic contributions to human gyrification: Sulcal morphometry in Williams syndrome. *Journal of* *Neuroscience *25:7840-7846, 2005. Buchsbaum BR, Olsen RK, Koch PF and Berman KF: Human dorsal and ventral auditory streams subserve rehearsal-based and echoic processes during verbal working memory. *Neuron *48:687-97, 2005. Meyer-Lindenberg A, Mervis CB, Sarpal D, Koch P, Steele S, Kohn P, Marenco S, Morris CA, Das S, Kippenhan JS, Mattay VS, Weinberger DR and Berman KF: Functional, structural and metabolic abnormalities of the hippocampal function in Williams syndrome. Journal of Clinical Investigation 115:1888-1895, 2005. Meyer-Lindenberg A, Kohn PD, Kolachana B, Kippenhan JS, McInerney-Leo A, Nussbaum R, Weinberger DR, and Berman KF: Midbrain dopamine and prefrontal function in humans: Interaction and modulation by COMT genotype. *Nature Neuroscience *8:594-596, 2005. Meyer-Lindenberg A, Kohn P, Mervis CB, Kippenhan JS, Olsen RK, Morris CA, and Berman KF: Neural basis of genetically determined visuospatial construction deficit in Williams syndrome. *Neuron* 43:623-631, 2004. (accompanying commentary: “Fulfilling the Promise of the Cognitive Neurosciences,” *Neuron *43:595-596, 2004) Meyer-Lindenberg A, Miletich RS, Kohn PD, Esposito G, Carson RE, Quarantelli M, Weinberger DR and Berman KF: Reduced prefrontal activity predicts exaggerated striatal dopaminergic function in schizophrenia. *Nature Neuroscience *5:267-271, 2002.

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Fwd: Senior Research Associate in Real-Time fMRI
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

------------------------------------------------------------------- UCL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging London, UK Senior Research Associate in Real-Time fMRI -------------------------------------------------------------------- Applications are invited for a Senior Research Associate in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (WTCN), UCL Institute of Neurology, under the supervision of Professor Nikolaus Weiskopf. The successful candidate will develop and optimize real-time fMRI methods as part of the MRC DPFS project "Improving function in Huntington's disease through neurofeedback: using real-time fMRI to enhance cortical plasticity in early stages of the disease". The post holder will be member of the MRC project team led by internationally leading experts in Huntington's disease and real-time fMRI (Profs. Sarah Tabrizi, Geraint Rees and Nikolaus Weiskopf) and the Physics Group (headed by Prof. Weiskopf) at the WTCN. The post holder will work on methods for improving the data quality of real-time fMRI with emphasis on online correction of motion and physiological noise artifacts. Latest software and hardware solutions will be employed including optical motion tracking for prospective motion correction. Applicants must have a PhD in physics, biomedical engineering, computer science, or a comparable subject. A strong background in MR physics and data analysis is essential, as is strong expertise in programming high-level languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab), an established publication track record and experience of leading a team of researchers or project management. Applicants must be specialists in at least two of the following areas: Siemens MR scanner operation and software (IDEA, ICE); Optical or prospective motion correction; Physiological noise correction; Pulse sequence programming; Real-time fMRI methods development; functional MRI; SPM or Brainvoyager. The post is available immediately and is funded by a grant from the MRC for eighteen months in the first instance. Starting salary on UCL Grade 8 scale in the range of £41,430 - £48,873 pa including London Allowance, superannuable. You should apply for this post through UCL's online recruitment -- www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs> where you can download a job description and person specification using ref: 1438710. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, UCL Institute of Neurology, 23 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email: IoN.HRAdmin(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:IoN.HRAdmin@ucl.ac.uk>). *Informal enquiries to Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf (email: **n.weiskopf(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:n.weiskopf@ucl.ac.uk>**)*. Further information on the lab: *http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/Research/physics.html* ** *Closing date: 3 November 2014* /UCL Taking Action for Equality/ ________________________________ Dr. Martina Callaghan Deputy Head of Physics & Senior Research Associate Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging Institute of Neurology University College London 12 Queen Square London WC1N 3BG UK Tel: +44-20-344-84383 (internal ext 84383) Email: m.callaghan(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:m.callaghan@ucl.ac.uk>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position in Neuroeconomics, Cognitive Control, and Aging Washington University, St. Louis
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

Postdoctoral Position in Neuroeconomics, Cognitive Control, and Aging Washington University, St. Louis Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at Washington University in St. Louis, to work on a NIH-funded research project investigating neural and psychological mechanisms involved in economic decision-making in older adults. Research will involve the integration of methods from functional neuroimaging, behavioral economics, and reinforcement learning. A key feature of the project is the use of innovative experimental paradigms that enable discovery of fundamental neural mechanisms involved in economic decision-making, determination of how cognitive control interacts with affective and motivational factors, and how these components and their interaction are impacted by advancing age. The successful applicant will work closely with project PIs Todd Braver (ccpweb.wustl.edu), Leonard Green (http://psych.wustl.edu/lengreen/), and Joel Myerson, and will also have the opportunity to interact with the highly collaborative and inter-disciplinary community at Washington University, St. Louis. We have access to state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities that include Siemens research-dedicated Skyra and Trio 3T fMRI scanners, as well as the mMR PET-MRI scanner, and behavioral testing facilities with eye-tracking (EyeLink 1000), psychophysiological monitoring (BioPac), and substantial computational infrastructure, including the Center for High-Performance Computing (chpc.wustl.edu). The position will involve participation in all levels of the research investigation. Candidates should have a Ph.D (or about to be awarded one) in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field, with a background that might include, but is not limited to functional neuroimaging, neuroscience of aging, neuroeconomics, or economic decision-making. Substantial experience with fMRI, programming, and statistical analysis is preferred. Additional skills in mathematical modeling and multivariate approaches are desirable. The position is available immediately and applications will be considered until the position is filled. This is a full-time, minimum 2-year position, with competitive salary and benefits commensurate with NIH guidelines. Candidates should send a CV, a statement of research skills and interests, and a list of 3 references to Dr. Todd Braver at tbraver(a)wustl.edu Additional information on this position is available at https://hr.wustl.edu/

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Fwd: Post-doc of two years available on method development
by Gary Green 09 Oct '14

09 Oct '14

Post-doc of two years available on neuroimaging method development at Alessandro Laio's Lab, SISSA, Trieste (Italy) http://people.sissa.it/~laio/ in collaboration with Carlo Reverberi, Andrea Cherubini, and Daniele Amati. The candidate will have a central role in a project aiming at developing and validating new analysis methods for functional and structural MR neuroimaging. The new methods will exploit a clustering algorithm recently developed by Laio and collaborators. Core Reference: http://www.sciencemag.org/content/344/6191/1492.full Requirements: Degree in physics, informatics, chemistry, engineering or other equivalent. PhD in the same areas or in Neuroscience, or in Cognitive/Behavioral Science. Programming skills: working knowledge in at least one programming language and Unix/Linux. Previous experience in neuroscience and cognitive science will be welcome but it is not strictly necessary. Interested candidates should contact laio(a)sissa.it APPLICATION DEADLINE 4/11/2014 13:00 (Rome time)

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 09 Oct '14

09 Oct '14

Dear Users This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020) David Watson will be giving a project proposal presentation on "A hypothesis- and data-driven investigation into the role of low-level visual cues in scene processing". Abstract: Human ventral visual cortex has been noted to contain regions showing selectivity for scenes, including the Parahippocampal Place Area (PPA), Retrosplenial Complex (RSC), and Occipital Place Area (OPA). Here we propose two fMRI experiments investigating the role of low-level visual properties in the representation of scenes within such regions. In the first case we propose a hypothesis driven experiment investigating how neural representations of scenes are affected by disruptions to the local statistics of the images. In the second case we aim to measure the neural response to “clusters” of scenes defined using an entirely data-driven approach based upon the relative similarity of their image properties. In both cases multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA) will be used to investigate how such manipulations influence the representation of scenes in the human brain. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served 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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