The University of Southern California Imaging Genetics Center
(http://igc.ini.usc.edu) - part of the Institute for Neuroimaging and
Informatics - in Marina del Rey, California is looking for a talented
full-time Project Assistant to assist with research activities. Duties
will focus on analyzing existing MRI scans to investigate how growth
factors, inflammation, and genetic variants relate to brain structure
and function, particularly in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease.
The successful applicant will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in
bioengineering, neuroscience, or a related field. He or she should be
careful and reliable, able to meet deadlines, and able to work both
collaboratively and independently. Good knowledge of Excel and basic
shell scripting are required. Some experience with MRI analysis and a
working knowledge of FSL, Freesurfer (or similar software), Matlab,
Unix, and R are strongly preferred. Ideal candidates also will be able
to read and understand background literature and can communicate clearly
both verbally and in writing. This position would be great for
candidates looking to gain training and experience for a few years
before eventually applying to a PhD program or medical school.
To apply or to gain more information, please e-mail Dr. Meredith Braskie
(meredith.braskie(a)ini.usc.edu) with your cover letter and CV.
*Research Assistant - Clinical *
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Medicine,
Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to
work within the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) Outpatient
Research Program. Â The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for
performing research of a clinical nature.
This position is located on the grounds of Spring Grove Hospital Center
in Catonsville, MD.
_ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:_
*Perform data collection using EEG recording equipment.*
Perform data collection using both paper and pencil psychological
assessments as well as computerized tests. Â Score measures as needed
following standardized procedures.
Perform data collection by conducting research interviews; recruit and
screen subjects for research studies; collect baseline and follow-up
data from subjects including verification of eligibility; obtaining
consent and enrollment; assuring accurate demographic information for
follow-up. Â Check validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance
with quality control requirements and clinical relevance.
Remain actively involved in the recruitment of patient and health
control volunteers, including through the use of random digit-dialing.
Establish and maintain database files and reports on progress of
studies, and/or projects.
_MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:_
Bachelorâs degree in Epidemiology, Sociology, Psychology, Nursing or
field of study related to the research of the clinic.
Preferred: Previous experience in a psychiatric research setting serving
patients with severe mental illness.
*Experience in the use of EEG recording equipment and the scoring of
standardized cognitive testing instruments such as the Wechsler Scales
or the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery.*
Consideration may be given for a unique combination of education and
experience.*
May require training related to occupational safety and health,
environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or
ionizing radiation.
*Bachelorâs degree in an unrelated field with at least 18 credits in a
field related to the research of the clinic or laboratory, as
appropriate, or Bachelorâs degree in unrelated field with at least one
year of experience in a field directly related to the research of the
clinic or laboratory, as appropriate. Except for qualifications
established by law, additional related experience and formal education
in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required
for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for
the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30
college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
To apply go to:
https://www.healthcaresource.com/umbaltimore/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jo…
Matthew Albrecht, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center
University of Maryland
Email: malbrecht(a)mprc.umaryland.edu <mailto:malbrecht@mprc.umaryland.edu>
A position is available for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of
Dr. Matilde Inglese in the Estelle and Daniel Maggin Department of
Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, or
applied Mathematics and should have knowledge and experience in both
task-based and restingstate fMRI, EEG-fMRI and Diffusion MRI. Experience
with fMRI analysis software packages, presentation software, strong
computer programming skills (e.g., in C/C++ & especially MATLAB) are
highly desirable
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Matilde Inglese,
Associate Professor Neurology, Radiology and Neuroscience (email:
matilde.inglese(a)mssm.edu) to find out more about the role, before
submitting a formal application including CV and 3 references.
The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in
Leipzig, Germany,
Department of Social Neuroscience (Prof. Dr Tania Singer)
invites applications for
*
several PhD, Postdoctoral, and Senior Researcher Positions *
(see http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/singer/vacant for more details)
*a) Postdoctoral Position on Social Neuroscience and Autism (Ref # 2014-1)*
within the Research Group “Psychopathology of the Social Brain” (Dr.
Philipp Kanske)
The successful candidate will be involved in a BMBF-funded project on
modulatory effects of oxytocin treatment on higher-order social
cognition as measured with fMRI in autism spectrum disorder. This
project is part of the ASD-Net consortium (http://www.asd-net.de) that
will start in February 2014. Experience in MRI is an important
prerequisite.
*b) PhD or Postdoctoral Position at the Interface of Neuroeconomics,
Social Neuroscience, and Motivation Psychology (Ref # 2014-2)*
within the Department of Social Neuroscience (Prof. Dr Tania Singer) and
the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Germany (Prof. Dr Dennis J.
Snower) and funded by Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET)
(http://ineteconomics.org)
The group combines empirical research methods from psychology and
neurosciences, focusing on motivation, social cognition and emotion,
with behavioral economics methods. Moreover, computational models are
applied with the goal to provide a broader understanding of how
motivation influences human economic decision making
(www.caring-economics.org) <http://www.caring-economics.org%29>. The
general goal is to provide empirical evidence for the formulation of new
economic models based on human biology and psychology. Experience in MRI
is advantageous.
*c) PhD, Postdoctoral, or Senior Researcher Position in Social
Neuroscience and Emotion Regulation (Ref # 2014-3)*
within the Department of Social Neuroscience (Prof. Dr Tania Singer)
The successful candidate will be primarily involved in the analyses of
behavioral and neuroimaging data of emotion reactivity and regulation
paradigms from a large-scale and unique longitudinal study, the ReSource
Project (www.resource-project.org <http://www.resource-project.org>)
that investigates the effects of affective and cognitive mental training
on neural plasticity, stress- and health-related markers, subjective
well-being, social and cognitive functioning and behavior. Experience in
MRI is an important prerequisite.
*General Job requirements*
The successful candidates have a degree in Psychology or Cognitive
Neuroscience and for the postdoc positions they have finished their PhD
and may already have held a postdoctoral position. All candidates should
show evidence of high scholarly promise in the form of publications and
other academic achievements. Detailed requirements for the respective
positions can be found here: *http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/singer/vacant.
*
The Max Planck Institute (http://www.cbs.mpg.de) offers an international
research environment, with English being the language spoken in the
laboratory. It offers an excellent infrastructure (e.g., three human 3T
and one 7T MRI, rt-fMRI, TMS/tDCS, MEG, behavioral laboratory, stress
laboratory, etc.). The department also has additional behavioral
laboratory space in Berlin, which is located just an hour by train to
the north of Leipzig.
For further details, see http://www.cbs.mpg.de/dept/singer or contact
Prof. Dr. Tania Singer (singer(a)cbs.mpg.de).
Applications (including a CV, list of publications, statement of
research interests, and contact information of 3 referees) should be
sent as a single PDF file, with your name as the file name, to Tania
Singer (singer(a)cbs.mpg.de) and Sandra Zurborg (zurborg(a)cbs.mpg.de).
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the MPI in Leipzig, Germany.
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly
encourages woman and handicapped individuals to apply.
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Philipp Kanske PhD
Research Group Leader
Department of Social Neuroscience
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Stephanstr. 1a
04103 Leipzig, Germany
phone +49 341 9940-2693 <callto:+49%20341%209940-2693>
fax +49 341 9940-2356 <callto:+49%20341%209940-2356>
kanske(a)cbs.mpg.de
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/staff/kanske-291
The Laboratory of Amit Etkin, MD PhD at Stanford University is currently
accepting applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship focused on
reward processing and reinforcement learning using computational
modeling and fMRI in healthy individuals and patients with a range of
psychiatric disorders. The focus of this position is on understanding
application of these methods to the study of emotional disorders,
manipulation of relevant circuitry using TMS, and development of new
approaches for understanding the mechanisms of emotion regulation in
health and disease.
The successful applicant will have a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience,
Neurophysiology, Psychology, Computer Science, Statistics or related
fields. Experience with reward or reinforcement learning paradigms using
fMRI or EEG, as well as computational modeling is strongly encouraged.
Additional programming experience is a plus. A US Citizenship is also
required. Duties will also include manuscript preparation, presentation
of findings at conferences, management of research assistants and
contribution to the preparation of grants. Laboratory and Stanford
resources include research-dedicated 3T and 7T MRI scanners, concurrent
TMS/fMRI setups and concurrent TMS/EEG setups. Salary commensurate with
experience. More information about our ongoing studies can be found at:
http://etkinlab.stanford.edu.
To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a statement describing
research interests and relevant background and three letters of
recommendations, as well as relevant reprints/preprints of research
articles to:
Amit Etkin, MD, PhD
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Stanford University
amitetkin(a)stanford.edu
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UCL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY
Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging
London, UK
ERC-Funded Postdoc Position:
Research Associate in Biophysical Modeling
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Applications are invited for a Research Associate post in the group of
Professor Nikolaus Weiskopf at the Wellcome Trust Centre for
Neuroimaging at UCL. The successful candidate will be part of a team
developing and applying methods for in-vivo histology of human brain
microstructure using MRI, which is crucial for understanding the human
brain in both health and disease. The project is funded by the ERC
Consolidator Grant “Non-Invasive In-Vivo Histology in Health and Disease
Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging“.
To characterize the microstructure of the cortex, the team will develop
a novel quantitative multi-contrast imaging approach at ultra-high
resolution that will be complemented by a unified model of MRI
contrasts, cortical anatomy and tissue microstructure. Super-resolution
diffusion and susceptibility imaging will further enhance the effective
image resolution. High-resolution functional MRI (fMRI) will complement
the anatomical imaging methods and will be used for cross-validation.
The candidates will be embedded in a unique world-leading research
environment and have access to the latest cutting-edge MRI hardware
including: 3T, 7T and 9.4T for human MRI; small bore 9.4T for ex-vivo
scanning; ultra-fast optical prospective motion correction and tailored
radio-frequency (RF) surface coils for maximal SNR.
The post holder will develop a unified model describing the relationship
between cortical tissue characteristics and different MR measures of
relaxation (such as R1, R2*), magnetization transfer saturation,
susceptibility and diffusion. The modeling will aim at estimating
features such as the layer-specific myelin concentration from the MRI
data. The successful candidate will further enhance the model to achieve
super-resolution imaging.
Applicants must have a PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science,
biomedical engineering or a comparable subject. If not already held, the
PhD must be obtained by the agreed start-date. A strong background in
high-level programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab) and experience in
one of the following areas is essential: biophysical modeling, MR
physics contrast mechanisms, theoretical physics. Applicants must also
be specialists in at least one of the following areas: Bayesian
modeling, computational modeling, non-linear inverse problems, MR
physics, advanced diffusion models beyond DTI.
The post is available from Oct. 2014 and is funded by the European
Research Council (ERC) until March 2016 in the first instance. Starting
salary in the range of £33,353 - £40,313 pa on UCL Grade 7 including
London Allowance, superannuable.
You should apply 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 Reference 1434851
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 Professor 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: 12 October 2014
UCL Taking Action for Equality
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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
The Centre for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain
(FMRIB) seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work with Dr. Saad Jbabdi in
developing novel methods for mapping the organisation of brain
connections using MRI. Employment would ideally start in November 2014
or as soon as possible thereafter and is funded by the Medical Research
Council for a period of 2 years in the first instance.
The post holder will be contributing to new developments in modelling
large scale brain connections, linking the organisation of connections
to brain function, and validating in vivo tools against invasive
methods. Candidates should have a doctorate in a relevant discipline,
together with knowledge of statistics, with the necessary mathematical
and computational skills to put these into practice. Knowledge in
methods for analysing neuroimaging data is desirable but not essential.
Skills in computer programming (e.g. Matlab, C/C++) are highly desirable.
For an outline of the lab's research interests and links to further
information see http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/research/analysis-group
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 20 October
2014. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online.
To apply for this role and for further details, including the job
description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs…
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Saad Jbabdi, PhD
MRC Career Development Fellow &
University Research Lecturer
FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford,
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK.
tel (+44)1865-222466 (fax 717)
www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/researchers/saad-jbabdi
<http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/researchers/saad-jbabdi>
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
<http://trail.labex-univ-bordeaux.fr/> 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
ANNOUNCEMENT OF A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
NEUROIMAGING AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS PROGRAM
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
The Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program is pleased to announce the
opening of a postdoctoral research fellowship in neuroimaging and
clinical neuroscience. Located within the Icahn School of Medicine at
Mount Sinai —internationally acclaimed for excellence in scientific
research, clinical care, and education—the Program conducts clinical and
translational research across the mood and anxiety disorder spectrum.
The primary mission of the Program is to identify the fundamental
mechanisms of disease and to discover novel treatments for patients
suffering from mood and anxiety disorders.
We seek candidates with a PhD who have completed doctoral training in
cognitive neuroscience and functional neuroimaging who are highly
motivated to develop expertise in applying cognitive science methodology
to problems in clinical and translational research. Postdoctoral fellows
will receive one on one mentoring in clinical research methodology and
work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment to gain
experience in patient-centered research. Fellows will have the
opportunity to draw from the substantial resources of the School of
Medicine, including resources located within the Friedman Brain
Institute, the Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute and the
Brain Imaging Center in order to carry out high-impact research across
Departments. The mentored training experience may be augmented by formal
coursework in molecular and behavioral neuroscience, neuroimaging
methods and biostatistics. Upon completion of the fellowship, trainees
will be well positioned to pursue an independent research career in mood
and anxiety disorders.
We offer a competitive salary plus full benefits. Please email a
curriculum vitae to Dr. James Murrough (212-241-7574;
james.murrough(a)mssm.edu) .
Mount Sinai Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee
population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences
and backgrounds.
PhD position in the Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC)
in Granada (Spain)
We are looking for a highly motivated student to enroll in a 4 year PhD
program (or 3 yr PhD + 1 yr postdoc) in the the Mind, Brain and
Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC; http://cimcyc.ugr.es/), a
state-of-the-art multidisciplinary building which includes several
research groups working on different topics
(http://cimcyc.ugr.es/pages/personal/grupos-de-investigacion). The
CIMCYC is equipped with a 3T Siemens MR System, TMS, and several eye
trackers and EEG recording systems.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Maria
Ruz (http://www.ugr.es/~mruz/eng), in an interdisciplinary research
project centered on functional neuroimaging in humans, funded by the
Spanish 'Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad'. Topics of study will
be the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive control, consciousness
and/or interpersonal interactions.
We encourage applicants with a strong interest in human neuroimaging
research (especially in MRI), with an educational background in any
related discipline (i.e. neuroscience, computer science, physics,
biomedical engineering, psychology, medicine or related fields).
Programming skills (e.g. Matlab) and previous experience in human
neuroimaging are highly desirable. Applicants must have at least 300
ECTS (60 of them at postgraduate level), hands-on research experience
(equivalent to at least 12 ECTS), and be proficient in English. Start
date will be the beginning of 2015.
The application deadline is quite close (26th of September, 2014), and
applications must be made through the online platform here:
http://goo.gl/66ZBez . Interested candidates who fulfill all the
criteria noted above should contact the IP in advance (mruz(a)ugr.es)
including a statement of research experience and motivations, a CV and
contact details of at least 2 referees.
*PhD Studentship *
University of Sheffield, Department of Neurology
*Qualification:*PhD
*Funding for:*UK Students, EU Students
*Hours*: Full Time
Duration – three years
*Project Description***
This 3-year PhD project will comprise of a number of studies, which will
advance our understanding of the role of emotion regulation in patients
with functional neurological symptoms (FNS). This understanding will
have direct effects on the treatment of FNS. The PhD project will be
based in the Department of Neurology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital
and in the recently established “Developmental Affective Neuroscience
<http://levita-lab.group.shef.ac.uk/>” lab at the University of
Sheffield led by Dr Liat Levita.**
Functional neurological symptoms refer to neurological symptoms that are
not explained by disease. They may also be called psychogenic,
non-organic, somatoform, dissociative or conversion symptoms. The most
common functional neurological symptoms are non-epileptic attacks and
functional weakness.FNS make up about 20% of referrals to neurologists.
This means that FNS are more common than conditions such as Multiple
Sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease. About 50% of patients with functional
neurological symptoms (FNS) have nonepileptic attacks (NEA). Despite the
fact that FNS are common, the underlying causes of FNS remain uncertain.
The current biopsychosocial aetiological model recognises a range of
interacting predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors in
which trauma and chronic stress and their effects on patients' ability
to perceive their own distress and regulate their emotions play a key
role. The improvement of emotion regulation is an important aspect of
all of psychotherapies available for FNS. However, it remains unclear
why patients with similar backgrounds may develop different FNS (for
instance muscle weakness vs. NEA). What is more, previous work carried
out by the applicants also shows that clear evidence of emotional
dysregulation can only be identified in about 50% of patients. Another
large patient group is characterised by higher somatisation scores but a
relatively normal ability to feel and perceive emotions, emotion
regulation and psychopathology.
*Aims:*This projects aims to determine whether psychotherapy-associated
improvements in functioning, health-related quality of life and distress
are associated with changes in self-reported emotional processing in
patients with FNS. It will also examine whether differences in emotion
regulation patterns explain why different patients develop different
functional symptoms. And finally this PhD project will explore whether
FNS patients with normal self-reported emotional processing are
regulating emotions normally or effectively (and pathologically)
repressing emotions.
*
*
*Suitable candidates*
This project would suit a psychology, neuroscience or biomedical science
graduate with an interest in clinical research and the neurobiology of
emotion regulation. The PhD student would be jointly supervised by
Professor Markus Reuber (Neurology), Ms Stephanie Howlett
(Psychotherapy) and Dr Liat Levita (Psychology).
*Enquiries*
Interested candidates should in the first instance contact: Professor
Markus Reuber (0114 2268763, m.reuber(a)sheffield.ac.uk
<mailto:m.reuber@sheffield.ac.uk>) or Liat Levita (0114 2226651,
l.levita(a)sheffield.ac.uk <mailto:l.levita@sheffield.ac.uk>). For more
information and how to apply:
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/faculty/medicine-dentistry-health/graduateschool…
Two postdoctoral positions in Cognitive Neuroscience in the "Laboratoire
de Neurosciences Cognitives", Marseille, FR
The "Laboratoire de Neuroscience Cognitives" (Aix-Marseille Université,
CNRS) is opening two post-doctoral positions (EEG/MEG and TMS) to work
on an ERC project aiming at deciphering pro-active and reactive
cognitive control, within the team "Attention, Chronometry and Cortical
Dynamics". Each position is offered for 12 months (first instance,
potentially renewable).
Applicants for the EEG/MEG position must have a PhD on Cognitive
Neuroscience/Experimental Psychology (or related disciplines) and have a
good knoedge on EEG and/or MEG processing. Knowledge on spatial analysis
(Current Source Density for EEG, inverse solution for EEG and MEG) is
certainly a plus. Although not required, programming skills in high
level scientific languages (Python, Matlab etc...) will be (highly)
appreciated. The hosting group is equipped with several EEG systems (64
and 128 electrodes) and has access to a 248 magnetometers MEG system (4D
Neuroimaging magnes 3600), coupled with an EEG system. When applying
please indicate [post-doc EEG/MEG] in the subject of your mail.
Applicants for the TMS position must have a PhD on Cognitive
Neuroscience/Experimental Psychology (or related disciplines) and have
experience with single pulse (and potentially paired-pulse) TMS.
Knowledge of a neuronavigation system is a plus. Although not required,
programming skills in high level scientific languages (Python, Matlab
etc...) will be (highly) appreciated. The hosting group is equipped
with several TMS apparatus, and with a robotized device allowing to
precisely track the participants head movements to ensure optimal
positioning of the coil. When applying please indicate [post-doc TMS] in
the subject of your mail.
Salary will be adjusted based on experience, and will follow CNRS
regulation (between 2000 and 2900€ net).
The "Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives" is embedded in a very
active and large Brain Research community (the second largest in
France), ranging from cellular physiology to social neurosciences. The
hosting group has strong connections with the local Brain research
community, and numerous international collaborations, that will benefit
to the retained candidates.
French speaking is not a requirement.
Position starts as soon as possible, and will be opened until it is filled.
Besides, Marseille is a very nice city in south of France, on the
Mediterranean Sea, with a warm climate. It is also at about 1h30 from
the Alps mountains, allowing easy access to hiking and winter sports.
CV and motivation letters, along with informal enquiries, are to be sent
to Boris BURLE (email: boris.burle(a)univ-amu.fr), with the appropriate
subject heading (see above).
The Department of Psychology (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) and
the Department of Neurology (Carver College of Medicine) at the
University of Iowa invite applications for a joint tenure-track faculty
position to begin in the academic year 2015. This position is also part
of the Aging Mind and Brain Initiative, a university-wide
interdisciplinary research cluster devoted to studying cognitive decline
in aging populations. We invite applications from candidates with
outstanding research records and exceptional promise who work at the
intersection of cognitive aging and human neuroscience, with a focus on
normal or disease-related cognitive decline. Candidates must hold a PhD
or an MD/PhD, and have an established record of research in high-quality
journals. Candidates are expected to show strong promise of an
externally funded program of research in the neuroscience of aging. In
addition to maintaining an ongoing successful program of research, the
faculty member holding this position is expected to teach two courses
(graduate and undergraduate) per year in Psychology. The appointment is
expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor and requires that the
PhD or the MD/PhD be received by August 19, 2015. The 9-month academic
appointment is supported by fixed funding and is 50% in Psychology and
50% in Neurology. The review of applicants will begin on October 10,
2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
best
Michelle
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Michelle Voss, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
Health, Brain, and Cognition Laboratory
http://psychology.uiowa.edu/health-brain-cognition-lab
The University of Iowa
Office phone: 319-335-2057
Email: michelle-voss(a)uiowa.edu <mailto:michelle-voss@uiowa.edu>
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Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 16:13:51 +0000
From: kristafor farrant <krisfarrant(a)hotmail.co.uk>
To: Gary Green <gary.green(a)ynic.york.ac.uk>
Dear Gary,
My name is Kris Farrant, I was a MSc student in last years cog' neuro'
course. Our department at the University of Miami are recruiting (see
below). Thought it may be of interest to people on your mailing list.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Miami invites
applicants interested in an Assistant Scientist position in the
Neuroscience Imaging Facility (http://www.psy.miami.edu/nis/). The
individual will work with several faculty members focusing on cognitive
and affective neuroscience research. The position involves assisting
researchers design and implement functional and structural paradigms.
Projects may include task-based designs, resting state connectivity,
arterial spin labeling, diffusion tensor imaging, and cortical thickness
analysis. Tasks may also include physiological recording, eye-tracking,
etc. Responsibilities will include overseeing experimental design
optimization, data quality, and analysis. In addition to supporting the
collaborative neuroimaging community, the candidate will have the
opportunity to advance his or her own program of research.
Successful applicants will have completed a PhD in psychology,
neuroscience, engineering or a related field and have strong interest in
project management. Candidates with substantial experience with advanced
data analytic techniques and computer programming (e.g. Eprime, Matlab,
AFNI/SPM/FSL) are preferred. One year of relevant work experience is
required. The position will be available starting in January 2015, but
the start date is negotiable.
Interested applicants should apply through the University of Miami
Careers Website - http://um.hodesiq.com/job_start.asp- position # 049991.
The University of Miami is located in a culturally diverse and vibrant
community. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are
encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from
discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Best,
Kris
Dear Friends& Colleagues -
The UNC Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies has a new
Collaborative Research in Addiction (CRAN) Postdoctoral
Trainee position available, and I am looking for a
great postdoc to fill that slot and conduct an
addiction neuroimaging project.
Applications are due Nov 1. Interested candidates must
email Diana Lotito<lotito(a)ad.unc.edu> for an
application packet, which lists all the CRAN faculty
and projects. We expect trainee selection to occur in
early December.
The trainee must have experience in drug abuse research
(preferably not alcohol), and must be eligible for at
least 1 year on an NIH training grant. Hire date will
be on or before March 1.
Thank you!
Charlotte
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Charlotte Boettiger | Assistant Professor Department of
Psychology | Biomedical Research Imaging Center
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 304B Davie
Hall, CB 3270 | Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270
P: 919.962.2119 | F: 919.962.2537 | E: cab(a)unc.edu
www.unc.edu/~cab
Hello. I would like to send information (below) about a job opening in
our department to the user list. Would you please post? Thanks a lot.
Ed Golob
Edward Golob, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
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Assistant Professor -- Tenure Track
Psychology
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
The Department of Psychology in the School of Science and Engineering at
Tulane University announces a tenure track position at the beginning
Assistant Professor level in developmental cognitive neuroscience in the
childhood and/or adolescent areas, starting July 1, 2015. The ideal
candidate for the position of Assistant Professor will have a strong
research orientation with the potential to develop a nationally visible,
extramurally supported program of research as well as be able to offer
courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in developmental
psychology/cognitive development and developmental cognitive
neuroscience. The area of specialization in developmental cognitive
neuroscience is open. The ideal candidate will actively contribute
through research and teaching to our doctoral program in Developmental
Psychology as well as to our other programs in Behavioral Neuroscience,
Social Psychology and to our APA-accredited doctoral program in School
Psychology. Tulane University also maintains an interdisciplinary
program in neuroscience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
collaborations at the Tulane Medical Center are possible as well.
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in psychology, human development
or neuroscience. Specific responsibilities of the 9-month tenure track
appointment include developing and sustaining an active research
program; seeking external funding support for research and training
efforts; supervising thesis and dissertation research; teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology/cognitive
development. Teaching responsibilities are maintained at a 1-2
courseload for research active faculty. The Department of Psychology
consists of 21 full-time faculty (http://tulane.edu/sse/psyc/about/)
Tulane is ranked as one of the top 50 schools in the nation and has been
cited for its excellent service learning programs (U.S. News and World
Report, 2011). We are dedicated to maintaining a culturally diverse
faculty and we strongly encourage applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups. Tulane University is an EOE/AAE employer.
Application review will begin October 20, 2014 and will continue until
the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, vita,
research and teaching statements and three relevant reprints to
dcnspos(a)wave.tulane.edu. (Pdfs are preferred.) In addition, please ask
three referees to send confidential letters of reference to the same
email address with 'DCN Letter of Reference' in the subject title.
Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jeffrey J.
Lockman, Chair, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee,
(lockman(a)tulane.edu).
Subject Areas: Developmental Psychology, Developmental Cognitive
Neuroscience
Dear colleagues
We have three interns working with us for a few weeks starting this
coming Monday (the 5th).
If you require any help with any projects please let Jill or I know
Gary
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Gary Green
York Neuroimaging Centre &
Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5NY
tel +44 (0) 1904 435349
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004
http://www.ynic.york.ac.ukhttp://http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
PA : Jill Hurst
tel +44 (0) 1904 435329
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
The Department of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School
of Medicine is seeking a full-time Neuroscience Image Processing
Scientist. Under the direction of the Medical Director of the
Neurological Testing Center and the Director of Neuroimaging Research,
the Neuroscience Image Processing Scientist will be responsible for
coordinating imaging for use in epilepsy surgery and other functional
neurosurgical procedures. Assignments will require close interaction
with neuroradiology and neuroimaging collaborators to develop and
implement more advanced functional imaging techniques. The primary
effort will be focused on the development and implementation of clinical
tools; however, there is dedicated time for independent research.
Northwestern has very active clinical and research programs in Neurology
and Neuroimaging. Imaging resources include 10 clinical and 4 dedicated
research high field MRI systems, a PET/CT system, high density EEG and
TMS. There is a very active and rapidly expanding Neurosurgery group
with strong collaborations with BrainLab, and a supportive clinical
environment for research.
Candidates should have an MD or PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics,
psychology or a related field, and excellent communication skills.
Experience with analysis of structural, diffusion, fMRI including
resting state, MEG, PET, SPECT, and EEG data is required. The ability to
co-register multi-modality diagnostic (EEG, MEG) studies with SISCOM,
MRI, fMRI, DTI and PET studies is a must. Experience in planning stereo
EEG electrode placement, surgical guidance, and proficiency with PRISM
software, CURRY Neuroimaging Suite, and BrainLab surgical navigation
systems, is desired.
The position is funded for an initial two-year time period, with a high
likelihood of long term employment. Salary is based on the NIH scale and
benefits are highly competitive. Position is available on July 1, 2014,
and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, references and cover letter to:
Todd B. Parrish, Ph.D.
Department of Radiology
737 N. Michigan Ave, 16th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
toddp(a)northwestern.edu <mailto:toddp@northwestern.edu>
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring
is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States
The Center for Mind & Brain and the Department of Psychology at the
University of California, Davis, invite applications for a tenure-track
position in Mind & Brain Sciences. The appointment will be at the
Assistant Professor level. Applications are sought from scholars who
have strong and innovative research portfolios that focus on both the
human mind and the human brain and that would complement the existing
research at the Center for Mind & Brain (http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu ).
This could involve any state-of-the-art methodological approach
(including but not limited to imaging, electrophysiology, stimulation,
modeling, genetics, neuropsychology, behavior/psychophysics, and
child/life-span development) and any content area that integrates mind
and brain and is synergistic with existing research at the Center for
Mind & Brain.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, statistics,
biomedical engineering, or related field, or an M.D. with specialization
in neurology, psychiatry, radiology, or a related field (must be
completed by the first day of courses, September 24, 2015); a strong
commitment to high quality teaching; and the potential to attract, or an
established record of attracting, substantial extramural funding.
The successful applicant will hold an academic appointment in the
Department of Psychology and will contribute to the graduate and
undergraduate teaching programs of that department (and will likely
participate in the University-wide Neuroscience Graduate Program). The
individual’s laboratory will be located at the Center for Mind and
Brain, an interdisciplinary research center with 18 core faculty and a
dedicated research staff. The Center offers an impressive array of
modern research equipment, including several high-density EEG/ERP
recording labs and a transcranial magnetic stimulation laboratory.
Center faculty also have access to three research-dedicated MRI scanners
at the Imaging Research Center (http://ucdirc.ucdavis.edu ), including a
new 3T Siemens Skyra system and a BrainAmp MR system for simultaneous
EEG/MRI. The cognitive neuroscience community is extremely well
integrated across campus, with exceptionally collegial interactions and
collaborations among members of the Center for Mind & Brain, the Center
for Neuroscience, the MIND Institute, and the Imaging Research Center.
We also have close ties with many academic departments and with the
UC-Davis Medical Center.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statements of research and
teaching interests, representative reprints and/or preprints, and at
least three letters of recommendation electronically at:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00384
The position will remain open until filled. Applications submitted by
November 1st, 2014 will receive full initial consideration.
For information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Steve Luck,
sjluck(a)ucdavis.edu.
The University of California, Davis, the Center for Mind & Brain, and
the Department of Psychology are interested in candidates who are
committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional
activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports
equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer.
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Steven J. Luck, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Mind & Brain
Professor, Department of Psychology
University of California, Davis
Room 109
267 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA 95618
(530) 297-4424
E-Mail: sjluck(a)ucdavis.edu
Web: http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/people/sjluck
Calendar:
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=stevenjluck%40gmail.com&ctz=Americ…
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Research Assistant; Scientific Biomedical Data Researcher
(35 hours per week, for 6 months)
SALARY GRADE: UE07
Applications are invited for a research assistant, within the
University of Edinburgh, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences. The
appointee will work on a project to assess existing data schemas,
(specifically neuro-psychological test instruments and/or
biological/clinical measurement and testing elements), and create data
element mappings between multiple distinct data schemas for the BRAINS
database: a database of brain images and associated clinical
information from healthy volunteers of all ages, from prenatal to old
age. The appointee will be line managed by Dr Dominic Job and will
work in collaboration with the Core BRAINS IT team and collaborators
within the University and other HE institutions and related project
(SINAPSE, FARR). Excellent statistical knowledge, an in-depth
understanding of neuro-psychological test instruments and/or
biological/clinical measurement and testing is required.
This post is full-time (35 hours a week) and is vacant now.
Apply on line at
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources/jobs
Vacancy Ref: 031199
Closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd October 2014.
Informal inquiries to:
Dr Dominic Job, email: dominic.job(a)ed.ac.uk
We currently have two open job opportunities at the University of Tübingen,
Germany. Both in the field of neuroimaging in epilepsy.
1) PostDoc
to work on post-processing of functional and structural MRI / network
analysis (graph-theory, classification algorithms, EEG-fMRI)
2) PhD-Student
to work on structural post-processing using multispectral MRI and automated
lesion detection
Details can be found on:
http://www.hih-tuebingen.de/stellenangebote/stellenangebote-fuer-wissenschaf
tler/translational-neuroimaging-ag-focke
Short-URL:
http://goo.gl/bA5h1D
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Dr. Niels Focke
Oberarzt
Abt. Neurologie mit Schwerpunkt Epileptologie
Universitätsklinikum Tübingen
AG Translationale Bildgebung
Hertie Institut für Klinische Hirnforschung
Werner Reichhardt Centre for Integrative Neuroscience
**The University of Texas at Austin Department of Psychology invites
applications for a research non-tenure track position as a Research
Assistant Professor in the Cognitive Neuroscience area to begin as early
as Fall semester 2014. The preference is for a strongly productive
candidate with interest and research experience in the brain systems
underlying higher cognition, and the use of advanced statistical methods
in the analysis of neuroimaging data. Successful candidates will be
expected to teach fMRI methods courses, collaborate with researchers on
experimental design and analysis, and enhance a diverse learning and
work environment. Applicants should at a minimum have a PhD with
specialization in Cognitive Neuroscience, Statistics, or a related
field, evidence of strong peer-reviewed publications, and a solid grasp
of modern statistical analyses as applied to fMRI. Summer salary can be
supplied from extramural grants.
For more information please visit:
https://facultyjobs.utexas.edu/potential/view_job.cfm?jobID=2299
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Stephanie Sherman
Graduate Student
Learning and Memory Laboratory
University of Texas at Austin
3 open PhD psoitions at the Neuroinformatics Lab at the Institute of
Cognitive Science, University of Osnabrück, Germany [Reminder]
The Neuroinformatics Research Group (Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa) of the
Institute of Cognitive Science invites applications for 3 Research
Assistants (PhD student level), (Salary level E 13 TV-L 50%) to be
filled as soon as possible for a period of three years. The position
allows for further scientific qualification.
We invite applicants that are interested in research in
Neuroinformatics, with an emphasis on dynamical systems, machine
learning, virtual reality, computational linguistics and
electrophysiology. Candidates will participate in a highly international
PhD program on cognitive science (with >40 currently enrolled students)
and interdisciplinary research projects that can involve cooperation
with other disciplines of our institute. Candidates should be highly
motivated to understand the structure of neuronal coding and neuronal
representations. To study this, we involve different research strategies
that range from the development of highly sophisticated data analysis
strategies, to modelling of neuronal processes on the level of recurrent
networks.
The qualification profile of the candidates can range from a purely
mathematical neuroscientist, a dynamical systems researcher to
interdisciplinary candidates that share interest in performing
experiments with the virtual reality combined with EEG and sophisticated
machine learning-based analysis of recorded activity
(at_http://ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/ni/publications_you find an overview
of recent research topics).
Description of Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be
involved in several research projects that range from BSc to MSc
projects. The position also involves teaching Cognitive Science courses
at BSc and MSc level (2 hours/week).
Required Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have an excellent
academic degree (Master/diploma). Applicants should have an excellent
knowledge in the field of machine learning, i.e. generalized linear and
state space models, kernel methods, reservoir computing and deep
learning. Experience or a strong interest in the fields of complex
systems, computational neurosciences, dynamical systems theory and the
concepts to study these, i.e. bifurcation and stability analysis, and
delay- coupled differential equations, measurements of complexity, are
encouraged. Experience or a strong interest in experimental methods such
as EEG, and virtual reality are highly welcome. In addition, a strong
interest or experience in the estimation of causal interactions from
time series is welcome.
As a certified family-friendly institution, Osnabrück University is
committed to furthering the compatibility between work/studies and
family life. As an employer, Osnabrück University is particularly
concerned with creating equal opportunities for women and men. Women
with relevant qualifications are therefore strongly encouraged to apply
for the position. Preference will be given to women with equal
qualifications. Furthermore, qualified applicants with disabilities will
be favored.
Applications with the usual documentation, including two letters of
recommendation, should be submitted by e-mail in a single PDF file to
the Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science
(_office(a)ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de_<mailto:office@ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de>) no
later than 08.09.2014. An electronic copy should be sent to Prof. Dr.
Gordon Pipa (_gpipa(a)uni-osnabrueck.de_<mailto:gpipa@uni-osnabrueck.de>)
who can also be contacted for further information.
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*****Professor and Chair of the Neuroinformatics Department*
Dr. rer. nat. Gordon Pipa
Institute of Cognitive Science, Room 31/404
University of Osnabrueck
Albrechtstr. 28, 49069 Osnabrueck, Germany
tel. +49 (0) 541-969-2277
fax (private). +49 (0) 5405-500 80 98
home office. +49 (0) 5405-500 90 95
e-mail: ___gpipa(a)uos.de_<mailto:gpipa@uos.de>
webpage: ___http://www.ni.uos.de_<http://www.ni.uos.de/>
Projects:
___http://www.pipa.biz/Projects_and_Lectures/projects_and_lectures.html_
research
gate:___https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gordon_Pipa/?ev=prf_act_
google scholar:___http://scholar.google.de/citations?user=joR6mgEAAAAJ_
***Personal Assistent and****Secretary of the Neuroinformatics lab:*****
Anna Jungeilges
Tel. +49 (0)541 969-2390
Fax +49 (0)541 969-2246
Email:___anna.jungeilges@uni-osnabrueck.de_<mailto:anna.jungeilges@uni-osnabrueck.de>
visit us on
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3-Year Post-Doc position in MEG at the Centre for Cognitive
Neuroimaging, Glasgow, UK
We are seeking a candidate to perform neuroimaging studies (MEG/EEG) on
auditory and audio-visual perception in the context of a 3-year
projected entitled, “Pathways and mechanisms underlying the visual
enhancement of hearing in challenging environments”. The study is
performed in a leading neuroimaging facility
(http://www.ccni.gla.ac.uk/) under the supervision of PIs Christoph
Kayser (http://inl.ccni.gla.ac.uk/) and Joachim Gross.
Candidates will be working in an interdisciplinary environment and will
take over large parts of the project incl. data acquisition, data
analysis, and dissemination. Ideal candidates have a PhD in a relevant
subject area, and extensive and up-to-date theoretical and practical
knowledge of MEG or EEG, signal processing using Matlab, general
neuroimaging experience as well as knowledge of the current literature
in the fields of multisensory integration, brain rhythms and speech
perception.
This position is funded for 3 years from 1 December 2014, at UK RA
Salary Grade 7 (£33,242 – £37,394 per annum).
Please apply online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: 28 September 2014
Questions may be directed to the PI: Christoph.Kayser(a)glasgow.ac.uk.