The Cluster of Excellence BrainLinks-BrainTools
(https://www.brainlinks-braintools.uni-freiburg.de/) offers a position
as Research Group Leader to facilitate research on the human brain as a
basis for targeted intervention for recovery from stroke. The aim is to
reach a level of scientific sophistication at the end of the funding
period of BrainLinks-BrainTools that would justify a proof of concept
study for individually tailored brain stimulation to improve recovery
from stroke. The position is integrated into BrainLinks-BrainTools and
located at the Department of Neurology in Freiburg. The Department of
Neurology offers a close to unique research environment for the
endeavour to identify brain regions related to recovery from stroke.
Parallel set-ups for human and animal stroke research are established,
including imaging (advanced MRI techniques, PET) and electrophysiology
(EEG, various TMS set-ups, tDCS) and behavioural testing. A large
database to study patients examined immediately after stroke is
available with several clinical neuroscientists currently working on
projects on brain function and recovery.
We are looking for a CLINICAL NEUROSCIENTIST (MD, Biologist,
Psychologist etc.). The position is entitled as a research group (own
salary, two PhD students, consumables) and is available from January 1,
2015 until October 31, 2017.
Candidates with a background in clinical neurology will be given the
opportunity to work clinically in the Department of Neurology if
beneficial for the scientific work. Tenure can be achieved based on an
internal evaluation and would currently be available only to clinicians
willing and eligible to work as "Oberarzt" with patient care after the
funding period.
The candidate should hold a PhD or MD degree. Previous experience in
MRI-research and a strong interest in stroke research, documented by
relevant publications are essential. Clinical experience with patients
is desirable.
The University of Freiburg is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications of women are strongly encouraged. Handicapped candidates
with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
Please submit applications before October 15^th to Prof. Dr. C. Weiller,
Department of Neurology (cornelius.weiller(a)uniklinik-freiburg.de
<mailto:cornelius.weiller@uniklinik-freiburg.de>), who may also be
contacted for further information.
A PhD position is open in the research group Multimodal Imaging in Normal and Pathological Cognition (Head: Dr. Igor Yakushev) at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Technische Universität München (TUM), Munich, Germany.
The project is dedicated to modeling/reconstruction of cerebral networks on the basis of brain images, as obtained using PET, DTI, and fMRI. Disease-related changes in patterns of cerebral connectivity should be quantified in patients with cognitive impairment and subjects at risk.
The research group is integrated into the TUM Neuroimaging Center, which possesses a broad methodological and thematic expertise: http://www.tumnic.mri.tum.de/tumnic/index.html
The PhD student will be enrolled at the TUM graduate school, which offers a structured curriculum of courses and seminars (in English) and supports participation in conferences and international exchange: http://www.gs.tum.de/en/home/
The Dept. of Nuclear Medicine offers exciting opportunities for neuroimaging research, in an interdisciplinary environment consisting of medical physicists, radiopharmacists and clinicians, and access to state-of-the-art technology including a hybrid PET/MR scanner (Siemens Biograph mMR).
Prior experience with image analysis, Matlab programming and good statistical skills are required. A co-authorship in a scientific paper (at least in submission) is advantageous.
In case of the technical background (e.g., computer science, biomedical engineering), the student will be co-supervised by a partner department of the TUM (e.g., Informatics).
The salary/stipend is 1500-2000 EUR net / month, depending on performance of the student and availability of funds. There is no tuition fee at the TUM.
The position can commence immediately, by 1.2015 at the latest.
Interested researchers should submit their applications including CV, two recommendation letters (or names and contact details of personal references), and a brief letter of motivation to Dr. Yakushev at igor.yakushev(a)lrz.tum.de
Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.
Research Technologist Position
Integrated Brain Imaging Center
University of Washington
An experienced, independent, and organized individual is sought for a full-time Research Technologist position working with Natalia Kleinhans, Ph.D., and Katie McLaughlin, Ph.D., at the Integrated Brain Imaging Center at the University of Washington. The individual in this position would assist with data collection and data processing for two neuroimaging studies of children.
Principal duties include: 1) assisting with the administration and support of research projects and activities, including participant recruitment, development of surveys and flyers, and programming fMRI tasks; 2) assisting in data collection through active interaction with child participants, including telephone screening interviews, in-person interviews, and fMRI data acquisition; and 3) conducting pre-processing and analysis of MRI, fMRI, DTI, and MRS data. Ability to work in command line operating systems (Linux) and perform basic shell scripting is required. Previous research or clinical experience with children and experience with other programming languages (e.g., python) is preferred.
This position would be an excellent fit for applicants interested in obtaining doctoral training in cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, or developmental psychology.
To find more information and apply, go to the following website: https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szLocationI…
Enter req # 111826
The Brain Development Imaging Laboratory (BDIL) at the Dept. of Psychology, San Diego State University, is offering 1-2 NIH-funded postdoctoral positions in functional connectivity MRI and related techniques. Current research at BDIL applies fMRI, functional connectivity MRI, diffusion-tensor and restriction spectrum imaging, MR spectroscopy, and volumetric MRI, as well as behavioral and neuropsychological measures to investigate biomarkers in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
BDIL (www.sci.sdsu.edu/bdil) collaborates with MR physics, EEG, MEG, and other groups at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and has full access to the UCSD Center for Functional MRI (http://fmri.ucsd.edu/), which houses two research-dedicated 3T human scanners. Work will include two newly funded NIH projects using combined MEG, fcMRI, and DTI as well as simultaneous EEG/fMRI acquisition for dynamic functional connectivity studies of ASD.
Applicants should have experience in functional MRI and functional connectivity MRI (data acquisition, preprocessing, analysis). Experience in data-driven techniques (graph theory, ICA, machine learning), in other imaging modalities (DTI, MRS; EEG, MEG), and in multimodal integration will be relevant, but not indispensable. Applicants who have experience in the study of children (especially those with autism) may be preferred.
Please e-mail CV, research statement, reprints, and 3 letters to Ralph-Axel Müller at: rmueller(a)mail.sdsu.edu.
The Neuroinformatics Group and Neurocognition and Action Group at the Center of Excellence “Cognitive Interaction Technology” (CITEC, Bielefeld University, Germany) invite applications for an open research assistant position (PhD student
or PostDoc, 100% E 13 TV-L) in an interdisciplinary project in the area of EEG, eye tracking, and brain–machine interfaces.
We are seeking an outstanding candidate who is interested in multi-modal interface design and data analysis, machine learning, signal processing and brain-machine interfaces.
We are particularly interested in applicants with background and training in computer science, electrical engineering or related fields. Successful candidates must hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a related field. Applicants are expected to have experience with signal processing and machine learning techniques on (neuro)physiological data as well as very good programming skills (C++, MATLAB, Python). Experience with experimental work (EEG and/or eye tracking studies) is desired, but not obligatory. We expect a high motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team, the ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills as well as a good command of English. Knowledge of German is not
essential. The position is initially funded for one year and can be extended for two more years. The payment is based on
E 13 TV-L. The successful candidate is expected to start work on 01 November 2014.
The position is embedded in the Neuroinformatics Group within CITEC at Bielefeld University. It involves a close collaboration with the Neurocognition and Action Group. CITEC provides a unique environment to perform cutting-edge research in an international context. Applicants will receive structured supervision and support through the collaboration with the
project partners at CITEC, in particular Prof. Dr. Helge Ritter (Neuroinformatics Group) and Prof. Dr. Thomas Schack (Neurocognition and Action Group).
Applications should be sent electronically (in one pdf document) to Dipl.-Inform. Andrea Finke
(afinke(a)techfak.uni-bielefeld.de) and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a motivation letter.
Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dipl.-Inform. Andrea Finke.
Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements in the provision of equal opportunity and has been recognized as a family friendly university. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are expressly encouraged. Bielefeld University encourages applications from women. All applications are handled according to the provisions of the state equal opportunity statutes.
Dipl.-Inform. Andrea Finke
Neuroinformatics Group, Technical Faculty
EXC Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC)
Research Institute for Cognition and Robotics (CoR-Lab)
Bielefeld University, Germany
Office: CITEC building 3.225
Labs: 3.044/45
Phone: +49 (0) 521 106-12116
Fax: +49 (0) 521 106-1512116
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Dear colleagues,
Please find below the offer for a PhD student position in
Psycho-/Neurolinguistics in my laboratory, to begin in October 2014 (or
possibly later). Please feel free to forward this announcement to those
on your team who you believe might be interested in the position.
Best regards,
Dietmar
*The newly established research group "Neurobiology of language" in the
Department of Linguistics at the University of Salzburg (Austria)
conducts research on online language processing, also in interaction
with other cognitive sub-systems.*
In the context of a project on neurocognitive correlates of language
acquisition/L1-L2/Bilingualism we invite applications for the following
position:
* *1 PhD position*
* B1 Uni-KV §26 (75%)
* ? 1.961,85 gross (14x annually)
* The position is for *4 years*
We are searching for candidates with a background in Linguistics and/or
Psychology with a focus on Psycho- and/or Neurolinguistics.
Previous experience in experimental research and/or in collecting and
analyzing EEG and/or eye-tracking data is desirable but not mandatory.
The candidate will be expected to undertake a PhD degree within the
context of the project, and design, implement, and analyze experiments
(EEG/eye tracking/fNIRS) on the project topic with native speakers. S/he
will also be expected to write up the results for publication.
Contribution to administration and teaching (max. 2 hours per term week)
may be required.
Applicants are expected to have the following skills:
* Master's degree in Psycholinguistics, Cognitive Neuroscience,
Psychology, Linguistics, or a related discipline
* Excellent command of both English and German; additional knowledge
of Russian is a plus. Native knowledge of one of the three languages
is desired
* Demonstrated ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality
research publishable in quality international peer-reviewed journals
* Familiarity with experimental research designs
* Good knowledge of statistics or commitment to acquire it
* Dynamic and motivated
* Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team
* Solid programming skills (i.e., MATLAB® and/or R) are a plus
* Familiarity with the concept and analysis of oscillatory brain
activity is a plus
The successful candidate will participate in the activities of the newly
established *Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience* (CCNS), and can apply
for the international *PhD program* ?Imaging the Mind
<http://www.uni-salzburg.at/index.php?id=87>? as an associated student
(second funding period expected to begin October 2015).
The CCNS promotes a rich research environment and provides access to the
most advanced behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including 3 Tesla
MRI, compatible EEG, TMS/navigation, high-density, depth and
conventional EEG, tDCS, fNIRS, eye tracking, somatic physiology
systems, several well-equipped behavioral labs and an MEG which will be
operational in 2016. The CCNS equipment is exclusively dedicated to
research, which provides a unique opportunity for graduate students to
have generous access to such equipment for learning these
modern techniques and using them in their research.
We welcome applications from handicapped people. We particularly welcome
applications from women. Given equal suitability, qualifications
and professional achievement women will be given preference, unless
particular circumstances pertaining to a male applicant predominate.
Applicants should submit relevant documents (a detailed curriculum
vitae, a photo, a copy of their Master's certificate, names of two
referees, a letter of motivation detailing the candidate's particular
scientific experience, knowledge, competencies and interests).
The *deadline *for application submission is *September 9th, 2014*
Please send your application documents as a single pdf file via E-Mail
with the subject heading ?*GZ A 0104/1-2014*? to:
dietmar.roehm(a)sbg.ac.at <mailto:dietmar.roehm@sbg.ac.at>.
For questions please contact:
Prof. Dr. Dietmar Roehm
Department of Linguistics & Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Salzburg
Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1
A-5020 Salzburg
Website: http://www.uni-salzburg.at/spr/roehm
(p) +43-662-8044-4271
(e) dietmar.roehm(a)sbg.ac.at <mailto:dietmar.roehm@sbg.ac.at>
Dear all,
We are seeking talented candidates for a PhD position working with our
team at the Department of Psychiatry at the VU University Medical Center
in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
For details please see below. Please liberally forward to possibly
interested candidates. Deadline for applications is September 7, 2014.
Best wishes,
Lianne Schmaal
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*The project*
The focus of the proposed PhD project is two-fold;
First, the PhD student will will employ advanced computational and
statistical methods to evaluate the prognostic value of neuroimaging
modalities, biomarker, genetic, environmental and clinical
characteristics and their combination to classify the course of
depression and anxiety.
A second part of the project focuses on employing these methods to
disentangle phenotypic heterogeneity of depression by identifying
different subtypes based on a rich set of neuroimaging and clinical data
and biological protein information, and by exploring the genetic basis
of different subtypes and their association with course of depression
and treatment response.
For these purposes, you will work with data from the Netherlands Study
of Depression and Anxiety (_www.nesda.nl_ <http://www.nesda.nl>) in
which an extensive battery of detailed longitudinal clinical, biomarker,
neuroimaging and genetic data have been collected in a large cohort.
You will also work with similar data from other international cohorts,
and with data from the MOTAR study (_www.motar.nl_
<http://www.motar.nl>) in which the effects of antidepressant and
running treatments are examined.
This project will integrate across these data-sources using a variety of
methods, including the application of supervised and unsupervised
machine learning techniques. You will be involved in the processing of
neuroimaging data (structural MRI, functional MRI), associating these
data with biomarker, clinical and genetics information and using machine
learning methods to classify the patients.
You will be working in a multidisciplinary team with young and
enthusiastic researchers, who have expertise in psychiatry, genetics,
neuroimaging, statistics/engineering and epidemiology.
*Your challenge *
As a PhD Student your main tasks and responsibilites are:
• Help examine predictors of the naturalistic course and treatment
response in depression and anxiety;
• Identifying subtypes of depression and anxiety based on
multimodal data sources;
• Apply unsupervised and supervised machine learning methods, such
as Support Vector Machine and/or probabilistic methods, to genetic,
multi-modal neuroimaging, clinical and environmental data from the NESDA
study, the MOTAR study and other international cohorts;
• Write various scientific papers on the above topics, and
complete your research with a PhD thesis.
*Your profile*
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher with a
strong interest in psychopathology who has the following background and
experience:
• A strong numerate background (i.e. a Master's degree in computer
science, mathematics, engineering, medical image analysis or related
discipline), preferably with emphasis on machine learning, pattern
classification, and/or multivariate image analysis;
• Experience with neuroimage analysis or with (bio) statistics is
desirable;
• You have excellent statistical and strong computer programming
skills (good command of LINUX, scripting, and Matlab);
• You have excellent communications skills in English, both
written and verbal;
• Having experience in writing (international) publication(s) is a
plus.
*Benefits*
Salary Scale: OIO (EUR 2.200 in the first year that increases to EUR
2.818 gross per month in the fourth year, based on 36 hours per week).
We also offer a set 8.3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday pay. For more
information about our fringe benefits, please visit
_http://www.werkenbijvumc.nl/vumc/arbeidsvoorwaarden/_ (Dutch version).
The PhD position is for four years, you will start with a contract for
12 months.
*Additional information*
The Department of Psychiatry of the VU University Medical Center (VUMC)
and GGZ inGeest collaborately conduct research, education and academic
patient care. The main focus is on depression and anxiety disorders, two
common psychiatric disorders with high public health impact. Psychiatric
research is embedded in two VU research institutes: EMGO+ and
Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam. In this research area more than 150
persons from different disciplines (e.g. psychiatry, psychology, health
science) collaborate.
*Interested?*
For more information you can contact dr. Lianne Schmaal, via telephone
number: +31(0)20 – 788 4592 <tel:%2B31%280%2920%20%E2%80%93%20788%204592>.
For more information about the application procedure you can contact mr.
Wessel Haytink, recruiter, via telephone number: +31(0)6 – 1066 7718.
Please submit your candidacy by latest *September 7, 2014*
with reference number D2.2014.00077WH via the following link:
_http://bit.ly/PhDMachineLearning_
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Lianne Schmaal, PhD
GGZ inGeest/Department of Psychiatry
VU University Medical Center
P.O. Box 74077
1070 BB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31-207884592
email: lianschmaal(a)gmail.com <mailto:lianschmaal@gmail.com>,
l.schmaal(a)ggzingeest.nl <mailto:l.schmaal@ggzingeest.nl>
One PhD and one Postdoctoral research positions are available at the
Department of Psychology (University of Balearic Islands, Spain) to join
an ongoing project on the Cognitive neuroscience of executive control
aimed to assess functional and effective connectivity (e.g., Dynamic
Causal Modeling) in M/EEG data sets from healthy controls and brain
injured patients. The project aims to develop state-of-the-art
neuropsychological tools for a more valid and cost-effective evaluation
of dysexecutive symptoms in elderly adults and patients with frontal
lobe lesions (cf., Barceló & Knight, Cereb. Cortex, 2007; Nyhus &
Barceló, Brain & Cognition, 2009).Â
Successful pre/postdoctoral candidates will hold a MSc/PhD in
Psychology, Biology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Physics, or related fields,
and will play a key role in designing, conducting, analyzing and
reporting M/EEG studies, with a focus on event-related potentials,
oscillatory neural activity and synchrony. Candidates will be fluent in
English (knowledge of Spanish is not required), and will prove good
interpersonal and communication skills, including writing to a high
standard. Both positions are funded by the Spanish Government
(MINECOâ??s grant PSI2013-44760-R), as well as other local research
agencies.Â
Requirements for the PhD student position: 1) EU citizenship; 2) a
Master degree and excellent academic marks; 3) Programming skills (eg.,
Matlab will be a plus); and 4) Demonstrated ability and high motivation
to conduct high-quality research publishable in quality international
peer-reviewed journals.
Requirements for the Postdoc position: 1) Strong background publishing
EEG and/or MEG studies; 2) Advanced programming skills (eg., Matlab, C,
Python); 3) Excellent command of EEG/MEG data analysis software (EEGLAB,
SPM8, Â Brainstorm, etc); and 4) demonstrate creative and independent
work.Â
Applicants must submit an updated CV in pdf format, a letter of
motivation, and the names and emails of two referees to the grant
holder: Francisco Barceló (f.barcelo(a)uib.es <mailto:f.barcelo@uib.es>).
The PhD studentship is for 3 years, and the postdoc position is for one
year, with the possibility of renewal. Starting date October 1st 2014,
or until the positions are filled. Informal inquires are welcomed. For
more information visit: www.mcst.es <http://www.mcst.es>, or
www.neuropsicologiaclinica.es <http://www.neuropsicologiaclinica.es>.Â
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Francisco Barceló, PhD
Full Professor of Neuropsychology
University of Illes Balears (UIB)
Ctra. Valldemossa, km 7.5
E-07122 Palma de Mallorca - Spain
Personal:Â www.mcst.es <http://www.mcst.es>
Lab:Â www.neuropsicologiaclinica.es <http://www.neuropsicologiaclinica.es>Â
Phone: 971 172750
Fax: 971 172309
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The Neuroimaging Research Unit, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University,
Milan, Italy, headed by Prof. Massimo Filippi, is looking for graduate
students interested in a three-year PhD program in the frame of the
International PhD Course in Molecular Medicine, Experimental Neurology
Section.
Titles and Directors of Study of the programs are the following:
1. Network degeneration in motor neuron diseases (MND): a study of
the structural and functional connectomes in amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis and other MND. Prof. Massimo Filippi
2. Brain plasticity in multiple sclerosis. Prof. Massimo Filippi
3. Investigation of the functional and structural correlates of
cognitive network function in pediatric MS patients. Dr Maria A. Rocca
4. Cervical cord atrophy as a tool for monitoring disease
evolution and for predicting long-term disability in patients with
multiple sclerosis. Dr Maria A. Rocca
5. The morphological, microstructural and functional MRI
correlates of motor, cognitive and neurobehavioral impairment in
patients with movement disorders. Dr. Federica Agosta
6. Multimodal magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis of
frontotemporal lobar degeneration (ftld): using supervised machine
learning techniques to classify individual FTLD and Alzheimer's disease
patients. Dr. Federica Agosta
The lab has a strong background in multiple aspects of neuroimaging from
sequence programming and software design to the analysis of structural
and functional images from patients with different disorders of the
central nervous system.
The candidate will join a group with multiple interests in the field in
a positive and productive environment.
The ideal candidate should have expertise in the acquisition and
analysis of advanced MRI techniques (volumetric, diffusion tensor MRI
and functional MRI). Expertise in voxel-based morphometry, tract-based
spatial statistics, resting state and active fMRI analyses would be an
advantage.
She/he will have a good team-working attitude, be self-motivated and
have a strong interest in pursuing research in a stimulating and
competitive field of science.
Admission requirements and procedures are described at
http://www.unisr.it/view.asp?id=8802
Deadline for application submission is 11 September 2014.
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please find below a job posting on behalf ofmy colleagues at the
Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit (NHBRU). Please get in touch
with them directly if you have questions!
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*Research Fellow (Fixed-term)*
**
*Reference *MED222214
**
*Closing Date *Tuesday, 23rd September 2014
**
*Job Type *Research & Teaching
**
*Department *Clinical Neuroscience
**
*Salary *£28,695 to £37,394 per annum, depending on skills and
experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.*
*
The main causes of tinnitus are noise-induced and age-related hearing
loss which can result from a lifetime’s exposure to occupational or
social noise. These impairments to the inner ear cause changes in the
way that the hearing brain processes sound information.
We are now seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to a multi-disciplinary
clinical trial team whose role is to deliver a Phase II trial evaluating
the clinical efficacy of a novel drug for subjective tinnitus.
This trial is funded by the Technology Strategy Board in partnership
with a London-based company – Autifony Therapeutics and working closely
with a contract research organisation based in Belgium. Autifony
Therapeutics Limited is pioneering the development of drug treatments
for hearing disorders and is sponsoring this clinical trial across
England to investigate the efficacy of a new drug in the treatment of
tinnitus.
Outcome measures to be used include psychoacoustic measures,
self-report, electroencephalography and ABR. The role holder will be
involved in all aspects of research including development, design,
implementation and dissemination of research findings but particularly
the electroencephalography and auditory brainstem response. The study
will be conducted in a close collaborative relationship with the Medical
Research Council Institute of Hearing Research and this post will be
co-supervised across organisations.
Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific
discipline. Training and skills in quantitative research methods are
essential including digital signal processing and experience of
electrophysiology or other objective measurements. Candidates should
also have an excellent working knowledge of relevant IT operating
systems and software packages (including Windows and Microsoft Office)
with a good working knowledge of how to implement statistical software
to analyse and interpret experimental data especially Matlab. Candidates
should also possess excellent communication skills demonstrating an
ability to communicate on all levels within a multi-disciplinary team.
Project management skills, demonstrating attention to detail. Excellent
organisation and planning are also essential along with good data
management and database skills. The successful candidate will have made
a substantial scientific contribution to manuscripts for publication in
peer-reviewed journals and will be developing a recognised national
reputation in a relevant field.
This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 31
May 2016. This post is open to job share.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Deb Hall, Director of
the BRU and Research Lead for the Tinnitus etiology and management
research area tel: +44 (0) 115 823 2600 or email:
deborah.hall(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:deborah.hall@nottingham.ac.uk>
Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will
not be accepted.
It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is
obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.
For more details and/or to apply on-line please access:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED222214. If you
are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources
Department, tel: 0115 95 15206.
The Division of Schizophrenia Research at Rutgers Biomedical and Health
Sciences (RBHS), located in Piscataway, NJ, is looking to hire a
full-time faculty member at the Instructor or Assistant Professor
level. Within RBHS there would be appointments at Rutgers-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School (Department of Psychiatry) and Rutgers University
Behavioral Health Care (UBHC). This would be a full-time,
tenure-track, research position with full support for 3 years, and the
expectation of having 40% or more salary coverage by grants (oneâs
own, or othersâ) by the beginning of the 4th year. This could
include a K award. The ideal candidate will have: 1) a doctoral degree
in psychology with a specialization in clinical psychology/science;
candidates in other areas will be considered; 2) experience in
schizophrenia research and treatment; 3) a background in cognitive
neuroscience, with expertise in EEG/ERP recording and/or related
techniques (e.g., MEG, tDCS); 4) a strong or promising publication
record; and 5) a history of acquiring extramural funding, or evidence of
competitiveness in this regard.  The person to be hired will work
within the Division of Schizophrenia ResearchÂ
[http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/dsr/
<http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/dsr/%5d%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%0d>Â
directed by Steven Silverstein, Ph.D. Â
The faculty member will be expected to develop his/her own independentÂ
research program, but it should be complementary to existing research,
which is primarily in the following areas: 1) visual processing
impairments in schizophrenia (using psychophysics, fMRI, and retinal
imaging) and their prodromal expression, longitudinal course,
relationships with symptoms, and significance for predicting relapse and
treatment response; and 2) cognitive and perceptual remediation in
schizophrenia. There are also ongoing studies involving family
treatment and other interventions. We are particularly interested in
hiring someone who could develop a program of ERP research on vision,
integrate ERP indices into studies of clinical prediction and treatment
response, and train staff on clinical and cognitive measures. There
are also opportunities to supervise psychology interns and post-doctoral
fellows, and to mentor graduate students in neuroscience. Classroom
teaching is not required, but opportunities are available. Â
Rutgers is a large university and offers many collaborative
opportunities with neighboring departments and centers including the
Center for Cognitive Science, the Rutgers University Brain Imaging
Center, and the Departments of Psychology, Psychiatric Rehabilitation,
and Genetics, among others. UBHC is one of the largest
academically-affiliated mental health service delivery systems in the
United States, and sees over 10,000 patients a year, most of whom have a
serious mental illness such as schizophrenia. There are patients at
the inpatient, partial hospital, outpatient, and residential levels of
care, affording opportunities for longitudinal studies across phases of
illness. To apply, please submit a cover letter, a research statement,
a CV, 2-3 representative publications, and 3 letters of recommendation
to Caren Alexander atÂ
alexanch(a)ubhc.rutgers.edu<mailto:alexanch@ubhc.rutgers.edu
<mailto:alexanch@ubhc.rutgers.edu%3cmailto:alexanch@ubhc.rutgers.edu>>.Â
Review
of applications will begin September 15th.
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Emily S. Kappenman, Ph.D.
UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain
267 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA 95618
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Dear All, I am recruiting a research fellow to join our laboratory in
Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University. We currently
perform research projects to determine the long-term language outcome
following brain surgery, and to determine how human brain works during
speech. The funding has been approved by NIH, with a score of top 1.0
percentile, for five years (see the summary below). We have 192-channel EEG
Machines, Direct Cortical Stimulator, Eye Tracking System, 3T MRI, and PET.
An applicant interested in working on our projects can email me with your
CV. Email address is: eishi{at}pet.wayne.edu [Change {at} to @]. Thank you
very much, Eishi
SUMMARY: The goals of this project are: (i) to generate an empirical model
to predict the long-term language outcome following epilepsy surgery and
(ii) to better understand ‘how’ the language system works during speech.
About 1% of the general population has epilepsy, while one-fifth of
epilepsy
is medically intractable. Subsets of patients with intractable focal
epilepsy benefit from surgical resection of the seizure focus with
functionally-important areas preserved. Yet, in reality, accurate
identification of language areas is difficult, especially in children,
since
electrical stimulation mapping lacks sufficient sensitivity, often takes
hours to complete, and has a risk of stimulation-induced seizures. In the
first funding period, we demonstrated that naming-related augmentation of
gamma activity (50-120 Hz) on electrocorticography (ECoG) recording can
delineate the language circuitry, and that surgical damage of sites showing
such gamma-augmentation predicted the acute postoperative language outcome
better than electrical stimulation mapping. An important next step is to
determine how well the long-term language outcome can be predicted, since
some but not all children recover language function well after the
resection
of language networks. To maximize the predictive performance, we will
determine the language cortex and subcortical pathway, while combining ECoG
gamma mapping with diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) fiber tractography.
Furthermore, the prediction model will take into account the chronic effect
of functional recovery in addition to the acute effect of damaged language
networks on neuropsychological outcome measures. This project is
significant
since the results will be directly translatable into patient management,
and
our innovative multimodality technique has the potential to become a
mainstream method to localize functionally-important brain structures.
We will also determine the anatomical and functional connectivity
within
the language networks, using ECoG gamma mapping, DWI tractography and
cortico-cortical evoked potentials (CCEPs). Theoretical models of human
speech propose that phonologic and semantic information is transferred, via
the arcuate fasciculus, between the temporal and frontal language areas.
Yet, the exact location of each arcuate pathway for phonologic and semantic
information has not been elucidated. Furthermore, directional efficiency of
signal transferring in each pathway has not been clarified, although a
modern theoretical model indicates the presence of bi-directional signal
transferring between the frontal and temporal lobes. In this project, we
will specifically determine if these sites involved in phonological and
semantic functions are differentially connected via distinct arcuate
fasciculus fibers. We will also determine ‘in which direction’ electrical
signals propagate more efficiently within and across the two lobes involved
in language. The model refined or revised by this empirical study will help
in prediction of specific language symptoms following focal brain damage,
and ultimately may better localize the therapeutic targets for improving
different types of language impairments in neurological diseases.
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Eishi Asano, MD, PhD, MS (CRDSA)
Associate Professor, Pediatrics & Neurology, Wayne State University
Director, Neurodiagnostics, Children's Hospital of Michigan
3901 Beaubien Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48201, USA.
Phone: +1-313-745-5547; FAX: +1-313-745-0955; E-mail:
eishi{at}pet.wayne.edu
[Change {at} to @]
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the following job description is in German only, because proficiency in
German is mandatory for this particular job.
In der Arbeitsgruppe Experimentelle Neurologie (Prof. Dr. D. Timmann)
der Klinik für Neurologie, Essen ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt die
Stelle einer/eines wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin / Mitarbeiters
(Entgeltgruppe TV-L / 100% - befristet) zu besetzen.
Die Eingruppierung richtet sich nach den persönlichen und
tarifrechtlichen Voraussetzungen. Die Beschäftigung ist als
Postdoktorandenstelle zunächst für die Dauer von drei Jahren vorgesehen.
Verlängerungen sind entsprechend den Höchstbeschäftigungsfristen des
Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes (WissZeitVG) möglich.
Es handelt sich um eine Postdoktorandenstelle im Rahmen des von der
Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft geförderten Projekts „Proprioceptive
training for patients with degenerative cerebellar ataxia” (DFG TI
239/14-1, EI 892/4-1). Das Projekt ist ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt der
Arbeitsgruppen von Frau Professor Dagmar Timmann (Klinik für Neurologie,
Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen), Herrn Professor
Jürgen Konczak (Human Sensorimotor Control Laboratory, School of
Kinesiology, University of Minnesota) und Herrn Professor Thilo van
Eimeren (Klinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein,
Campus Kiel). Das Projekt untersucht die Wirksamkeit eines
propriozeptiven Trainings bei Patienten mit degenerativen
Kleinhirnerkrankungen anhand von Verhaltens- und Bildgebungsdaten.
Funktionelle und strukturelle MRT-Messungen des Kleinhirns werden an
einem 3T MR-Tomographen durchgeführt.
Ihre Aufgaben:
Im Mittelpunkt steht das Training der Patienten, die Durchführung der
MRT-Untersuchungen und die Auswertung der Verhaltens- und MRT-Daten. Die
Arbeit beinhaltet Besuche in den Laboren von Herrn Professor Konczak in
Minneapolis und Herrn Professor van Eimeren in Kiel.
Ihr Profil:
Die Stellenausschreibung richtet sich bevorzugt an
Neurowissenschaftler/innen, Neuropsychologen/innen,
Sportwissenschafter/innen und Neurobiologen/innen mit abgeschlossener
Promotion. Gute Matlab-Kenntnisse sind Voraussetzung. Vorerfahrung in
der Durchführung und Auswertung von (f)MRT-Untersuchungen ist ein Plus.
Bewerben können sich auch Physiker/innen und Informatiker/innen mit
entsprechender Vorerfahrung und Interesse an den Klinischen
Neurowissenschaften.
Die Mitarbeit bei Nebentätigkeit richtet sich nach der
Hochschulnebentätigkeitsverordnung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Schwerbehinderte Bewerberinnen / Bewerber und Gleichgestellte i.S. des §
2 Abs. 3 SGB IX werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt.
Als universitäres Klinikum der Maximalversorgung mit einer Kapazität von
rund 1300 Betten betreuen wir mit über 5.500 Beschäftigten in 54
Kliniken, Instituten und Fachzentren jährlich 208.000 Patienten. Hinzu
kommt ein umfangreiches Leistungsspektrum in Forschung und Lehre auf
international konkurrenzfähigem Niveau.
Die Universität Duisburg-Essen strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von
Frauen beim wissenschaftlichen Personal an. Bewerbungen von Frauen sind
ausdrücklich erwünscht. Frauen werden bei gleicher Eignung, Befähigung
und fachlicher Leistung bevorzugt berücksichtigt, sofern nicht in der
Person des Mitbewerbers liegende Gründe überwiegen.
Eine Bewerbung ist mindestens bis 2 Wochen nach Erscheinen der
Ausschreibung möglich. Bewerbungen werden angenommen, bis sich ein
geeignete/r Kandidat/in gefunden hat. Bitte senden Sie Ihre
aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen per Email an:
Frau Prof. Dr. D. Timmann-Braun
dagmar.timmann-braun(a)uni-duisburg-essen.de
Klinik für Neurologie
Universitätsklinikum Essen
Hufelandstraße 55
45147 Essen.
Applications are invited for a research assistant position at the
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University
Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The candidate with work with Dr. Hanneke den
Ouden. Our research combines methods of experimental psychology,
functional neuroimaging (fMRI), psychopharmacology and patient research
to investigate the role of dopamine and serotonin in motivation and
cognitive control, with the ultimate aim to understand the
neurobiological basis of a wide range of neurological and
neuropsychiatric disorders.
Duties and responsibilities of the candidate will be focussed on data
analysis (behavioural, psychopharmacology and genetics) and preparing
findings for publication. The candidate will
also be involved in data collection (behavioural, clinical and
neuroimaging) and programming and developing neuropsychological tasks.
This position is funded for one year in the first instance.
The successful candidate will have, or will expect to receive, a strong
degree in neuroscience or psychology with a strong interest in
mathematical methods, or a mathematical background (engineering,
physics,c omputer science, machine learning, mathematical psychology)
and a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience. The candidate should be
organized and have good interpersonal skills as required for interacting
with participants and working as a part of a team. Experience with
analysing data (e.g. using SPSS/Matlab, preferably using Bayesian
methods and/or machine learning) is highly desirable. Experience
running and analysing psychological experiments, especially those
involving pharmacology, neuroimaging and/or patients with mental
illnesses is also highly desirable.
Deadline 12 October. Incoming applications will be evaluated on a
rolling basis, and suitable candidates will be invited for an interview.
If the position is filled before the closing date, the vacancy will be
closed.
For more information on how to apply please visit:
http://www.ru.nl/vacatures/details/details_vacature_0?recid=541480 .
Pre-application enquiries can be sent to h.denouden(a)donders.ru.nl
<mailto:h.denouden@donders.ru.nl>
Something different.
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Dear Members of SPM, we believe the following compassion-related conference may be of interest to you.
Science of Compassion, November 10-11, 2014:
Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) is excited to offer its second Science of Compassion academic conference, a gathering of leading experts in research on compassion, altruism, empathy, social connection and service to discuss their latest scientific findings. The conference will explore the origins of compassion and compassionate action, how it can be measured, and how it can be fostered through interventions.
For more events that will take place during Compassion Week 2014, please visit http://ccare.stanford.edu/compassionweek2014/. Early Bird registration ends THIS Friday, August 15!
Sincerely,
Jessica
Jessica Waala
Research& Outreach Associate
Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education
School of Medicine - Stanford University
ccare.stanford.edu
T: 650-724-9359
The Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-3) of the Research Centre Juelich (Germany) is looking for a postdoc in cognitive neuroscience to join the team.
Please click on the link for further information or email me (s.vossel(a)fz-juelich.de) for further inquiries:
http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dna/2014-174-EN…
Posted on behalf of Dr. Danielle Bassett: University of Pennsylvania –
Postdoctoral Research Associate. Applications are invited to fill an
open post-doctoral research position in the Department of Bioengineering
at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA). The ideal
appointee will (1) have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD
in psychology, cognitive science, neurology, neuroscience,
bioengineering, or similar, (2) have experience in human neuroimaging
(particularly fMRI), and (3) have an interest in learning
neuromodulatory techniques including TDCS and TMS. An interest in and
general knowledge of cognitive neuroscience =and the human connectome in
particular would be advantageous. Excellent computer programming skills
(MATLAB or similar) and familiarity with neuroimaging software are
essential. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively and
flourish as the center of a diverse interdisciplinary research team. The
appointee will join an interdisciplinary research team and become
integrated into a community of stimulating colleagues through the Penn
Neuromodulation Consortium, the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, and
the Institute for Research in Cognitive Science. The appointee will also
have the opportunity to interact with research scientists in Penn’s
world-class medical school, who provide a unique clinical and
translational context for ongoing basic research programs. Applications
in the form of a covering letter, a CV with full publication list, and 3
letters of reference should be sent to Danielle S. Bassett at
dsb(a)seas.upenn.edu. Closing date: 31 Dec 2014 Start date: Negotiable.
Position available as soon as 1 January 2015 Limit of tenure: Term is
for 1 year, renewable for 3 years Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health insurance and travel for research-related purposes --
John D. Medaglia, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow Translational Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania/ Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in the laboratory
of Dr. Signe Bray at the University of Calgary and the Alberta
Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI).
Our group uses brain imaging, primarily with MRI, to study child and
adolescent brain and cognitive development, and atypical trajectories
associated with developmental disorders. Please visit
http://brayneuroimaginglab.ca <http://brayneuroimaginglab.ca/> to learn
more about our research.
The post-doctoral scholar will work on projects related to the
development of brain networks involved in attention and reward, in both
typical children and disorders that affect neurodevelopment (e.g. Autism
Spectrum Disorders, pre-term birth). Facilities include a research
dedicated 3T MR scanner on-site at the Alberta Children's Hospital,
MR-simulator environment, eye-tracking and EEG.
The successful applicant will have experience with functional and/or
structural neuroimaging and a strong interest in applying advanced
methodologies to investigate brain development. Previous experience with
MATLAB is highly desirable.
The scholar will be funded through the University of Calgary Eyes High
post-doctoral scholars program
(http://www.ucalgary.ca/risingstars/postdoc) which includes a
competitive stipend and benefits. This program targets high caliber
applicants with the potential to make a difference in their field of
research, and places a strong emphasis on mentoring and professional
development. The University of Calgary is located in Calgary, Alberta,
Canada, a vibrant city of 1 million people located just a short drive
from Canada's Rocky Mountains.
Pre-application inquiries should be directed to Dr. Signe Bray
(slbray(a)ucalgary.ca <mailto:slbray@ucalgary.ca>).
To apply, please submit a CV, including a list of publications, a cover
letter describing your research interests and contact information for
two references to slbray(a)ucalgary.ca <mailto:slbray@ucalgary.ca>.
Applications due by Sept 1st, 2014.
Dear colleagues,
This is an announcement of the PhD
course available at the Institute for Advanced
Biomedical Technologies (ITAB) of the University of Chieti.
Training topics include: mMethods, models and
instrumentation for neuroimaging; cognitive
Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences.
Deadline for application is September 9, 2014.
Details for application can be found at:
www.albo-pretorio.it/albo/archivio4_atto_0_122929_0_3.html
Interested students are strongly encouraged to
contact one of the following persons before sending the application:
Prof. Gian Luca Romani (glromani(a)itab.unich.it)
Prof. Vittorio Pizzella (pizzella(a)itab.unich.it)
Dott.ssa Laura Marzetti (lmarzetti(a)unich.it)
Please, share with your colleagues and students.
Best regards,
Vittorio Pizzella
Prof. Vittorio Pizzella
Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate Biomediche
Dipartimento di Neuroscienze e Imaging
Università di Chieti "G. d'Annunzio"
Via dei Vestini - Campus Universitario
66013 Chieti - ITALY
*Senior Research Associate in Affective and Cognitive Human Neuroscience
(1.0 fte)*
The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the
Netherlands, is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to
apply for a senior researcher position in affective and cognitive human
neuroscience. The candidate will have the freedom to develop their own
line of research within the Memory & Emotion group of the Donders
Institute. We are also expecting that the candidate adopts high-level
responsibility for the group including day-to-day supervision of a small
number of PhD students. Read more
<https://www.radboudumc.nl/WERKENBIJ/Pages/Vacatures.aspx?vacid=20981&naam=S…>
Best regards,
Tildie Stijns
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Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour
Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (DCCN)
Radboud University Nijmegen
P.O. Box 9101
NL-6500 HB Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Visiting address:
Kapittelweg 29
6525 EN Nijmegen
Tel. 00 31 (0)24 - 3610651
Fax 00 31 (0)24 - 3610652
www.ru.nl/donders
fyi
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from krzysztof.gorgolewski(a)gmail.com
One of the most exciting labs I know is looking for a postdoc. I've been
working there for two years and I have to say it's a really inspiring
and diverse place. See the details below:
"We are currently inviting applications for a postdoctoral research
position in the Max Planck Research Group for Neuroanatomy &
Connectivity. Our research investigates the organization of connectivity
in the human cerebral cortex using MRI. The research projects will
address the topological structure of cortical connectivity patterns and
their relationship to underlying cortical morphology. Specific topics
may range from graph theoretical approaches and describing network
structure to cortical developmental modeling and addressing data
visualization challenges. The duration of the position is flexible,
beginning with an initial period of two years.
Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, computer
science, or a related discipline, with a strong background in data
analysis and programming. Previous experience in neuroscience and
working with brain imaging data is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Applicants should nonetheless have an outstanding scientific track
record with clear evidence of leadership and scholarly output in the
form of publications and other achievements. The position is primarily
devoted to research, with no formal teaching requirements, but ample
opportunity to mentor graduate students.
The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences offers a
collaborative, international research environment with English being the
language spoken in the lab. The Institute has a state-of-the-art
research infrastructure, including several 3T scanners and one 7T MRI
scanner, TMS/tDCS, EEG, MEG, etc, and substantial computing resources.
Applicants are requested to provide a cover letter describing their
qualifications and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and the
contact information of at least two personal references. This should be
sent as a single PDF file to personal(a)cbs.mpg.de
<mailto:personal@cbs.mpg.de>Â with the subject heading âPD NC 14â.
Please submit applications by September 15th, 2014.
Starting date for the position is flexible, but ideally in the autumn of
2014. Salary is dependent on experience and based on standard
post-doctoral MPI stipends.
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer, and
international applicants are encouraged to apply.
Contact for questions:
Dr. Daniel Margulies e-mail:  margulies(a)cbs.mpg.de
<mailto:margulies@cbs.mpg.de>
Lab website:Â http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/nac
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Max Planck Research Group for Neuroanatomy & Connectivity
StephanstraÃe 1A,
04103 Leipzig, Germany"
I am delighted to advertise the following postdoctoral position on
behalf of Prof Anders M Fjell:
At the Research Group for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition,
University of Oslo, Norway, we have an available post doc position for
an excellent candidate, on the project Inflammation, Amyloid and Atrophy
in the Aging Brain: The Borders between Healthy Brain Aging and
Neurodegeneration.
Please see more info here:
http://oslobrains.no/images/stories/docs/UiO_post_doc_August_2014.pdf
NB. The application deadline is August 19th, not August 10th as it says
in the add.
Interested candidates are welcome to contact Anders M Fjell
(andersmf(a)psykologi.uio.no) if they have questions.
All the best,
Håkon
Dear Users
This afternoon (4-5 pm in B020) Jonny Smallwood will be giving an internal
project proposal presentation on "Understanding the value in future
thought".
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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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