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Fwd: PhD Position (3 years) on Experimental Psychology in Goettingen, Germany
by Gary Green 19 Jul '14

19 Jul '14

The Department of Experimental Psychology at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is looking to fill the position of a Research Assistant. Regular working hours will be (currently 39.8 hours per week) with a limited contract of 3 years. This position should be filled by 01.10.2014. Salary: Pay grade 65% of 13 TV-L. The lab studies the behavioral and neural mechanisms of processing of unconscious visual stimuli and masked priming and uses psychophysical (RT, Eye-Movements), physiological (EEG, fMRI, tDCS), and phenomenological approaches to better understand these mechanisms. *Your Duties* The successful candidate will have the opportunity to perform basic research and will work on a project funded by the DFG on the effects of various masking procedures on the processing of visual stimuli. She/he will be intimately involved in all aspects of data collection, analyses, and the publication of results. The project includes the development of effective masking procedures and fMRI studies. *Your profile* • You hold a highly qualified M.S. in Psychology. • Some programming experience (e.g., Matlab, Presentation); • Experience with statistical software like R. • Experience with psychophysiological methods is a plus. • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Must have a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Proficiency in English, • Knowledge of and interest in the visual system, visual cognition, neuroanatomy, and statistics. This post is designed to serve in fostering young researchers and scientists and give the successful applicant the opportunity to pursue a post-doctoral degree. The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in this field. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favoured. Please send your application with the usual documents (also in electronic form) by within three weeks after publication of this advertisement to Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Institute for Psychology, Department of Experimental Psychology, Gossler-Str. 14, 37073 Göttingen, e-mail:uwe.mattler@psych.uni-goettingen.de <mailto:%20uwe.mattler@psych.uni-goettingen.de>. If you have any questions, please contact Uwe Mattler (e-mail: uwe.mattler(a)psych.uni-goettingen.de). We request that you send us copies of your application documents, as no returns will be made. We will destroy the documents after a holding period of five months. Application documents will only be returned to you if you provide a self-addressed adequately stamped envelope.

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Fwd: Mathematica downtime: Friday 18 July
by Paul Elliott 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

Mathematica will be unavailable in YNiC *tomorrow* between 0930 and 0945 due to IT Services upgrading the license server. Apologies for the short notice. Thanks, Paul. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Mathematica downtime: Friday 18 July Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:54:29 +0100 From: Aimee Phillips <aimee.phillips(a)york.ac.uk> To: dcos <dcos-group(a)york.ac.uk> Dear colleagues, Please circulate this information to Mathematica users in your department. We are carrying out work to update the Mathematica license service tomorrow morning (Friday 18 July) - this will result in a brief period of downtime from 9.30am, lasting around 15 minutes. This downtime will affect all Mathematica users in the University. The update is required to enable us to deploy the newest version of Mathematica on a future date (to be announced). Regards, Aimee -- Aimee Phillips Communications and Marketing Officer, Information Directorate Harry Fairhurst Building, University of York, York, YO10 5DD 01904 323897 Twitter: @UoYITServices <http://twitter.com/UoYITServices> and @UoYLibrary <http://twitter.com/UoYLibrary> Information Directorate blog: informationdirectorate.blogspot.co.uk <http://informationdirectorate.blogspot.co.uk> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "dcos" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to dcos-group+unsubscribe(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:dcos-group+unsubscribe@york.ac.uk>. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/d/optout. -- Paul Elliott, UNIX Systems Administrator York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York

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Fwd: Research Specialist position at Princeton University
by Gary Green 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

A Research Specialist position is available in Matthew Botvinick's lab in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute, in collaboration with Francisco Pereira at Siemens Corporate Technology. This is a position within a team participating in the IARPA Knowledge Representation in Neural Systems program. The goal of the program is to develop models of how the brain represents conceptual knowledge, and how that knowledge is used when carrying out tasks like reading a sentence. These models will be tested using brain imaging data. The main role in this position is as a programmer writing the code needed to build such models, while also being involved in experiment design and data analysis. Examples of tasks you might be asked to do: - prepare text corpora for use in developing models - implement evaluation tasks that the models developed will be benchmarked with - collect material from online resources and behavioral experiments - prepare stimuli for brain imaging experiments or model building - help in designing and carrying out brain imaging and behavioral experiments - analyze behavioral and brain imaging experimental data It is an unusual position in that you will be gaining experience in both machine learning and cognitive neuroscience. In addition to the core research goals, we will also be delivering a concrete system to the funding agency, and hence this will be a fast-paced project. You will be working directly with the PIs and also graduate students and research scientists in the team. Essential qualifications are experience developing software in MATLAB or Python (Perl is also useful), as well as an undergraduate degree in computer science, biomedical engineering, cognitive neuroscience or a related field. Preferred qualifications are knowledge in natural language processing, machine learning, and collection, preprocessing and analysis of brain imaging data (e.g. SPM, FSL or AFNI). The final candidate will be required to pass a background check successfully. This is a 1 year position, starting as soon as possible, with an additional year possible contingent on funding availability and performance. To apply, please go to https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp and use “Search Open Positions” with requisition number 1400452. Please email francisco.pereira(a)gmail.com <mailto:francisco.pereira@gmail.com> with any pre-application inquiries.

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Fwd: Research Assistant - Neuropsychopharmacology of Mood and Anxiety Disorders
by Gary Green 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

Applications are invited for an MRC funded research assistant position at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London. The candidate will work with Dr Oliver Robinson on an MRC funded project entitled "Tuning The Neural Circuitry Of Affective Biases In Depression" Duties and responsibilities of the candidate will be participant coordination (recruitment and scheduling of participants; booking testing rooms, scanner time, subject transportation) data collection and secure data storage. The candidate will also be involved in the analysis of data (behavioural and functional imaging), programming and devising neuropsychological tasks and preparing findings for publication. This position is funded for three years in the first instance. The successful candidate will have, or will expect to receive, a strong (1st or upper 2.1) degree in neuroscience, psychology or related subject or a masters level qualification in Neuroscience, Psychology or Mental Health (distinction or merit) or both. 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 running psychological experiments, especially those involving pharmacology, neuroimaging and/or patients with mental illnesses is highly desirable. Experience with designing experiments (e.g. programming neurocognitive tasks) and analysing data (e.g. using SPSS/Matlab) is also highly desirable. Deadline 23 July. For more information on how to apply please visit: http://www.icn.ucl.ac.uk/Vacancies/index.html. Pre-application enquiries can be sent to o.robinson(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:o.robinson@ucl.ac.uk>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position in developmental neuroimaging
by Gary Green 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

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 childhood 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 developmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders. 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.

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Fwd:Position available at Hospital San Raffaele
by Gary Green 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

The Neuroimaging Research Unit, Division of Neuroscience at Hospital San Raffaele is looking for a highly motivated junior researcher or postdoctoral fellow with previous experience in analysis of structural and functional MR scans in multiple sclerosis and other white matter conditions. He/she will work on projects aimed at improving the understanding of the mechanisms leading to the accumulation of irreversible physical disability and cognitive impairment in adult and pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis and other white matter diseases, including vasculitides, neuromyelitis optica, migraine and trauma. The Neuroimaging Research Unit (NRU) is an international research centre, part of the Institute of Experimental Neurology, operating since 15 years. NRU mission is to foster state-of-the-art neuroimaging research directed at understanding the structural and functional correlates of central nervous system (CNS) changes in healthy subjects and damage in diseased individuals. The NRU currently comprises a multidisciplinary team including physicians, post-Docs, bioengineers, PhD students, residents in neurology, technicians and data-managers (http://www.hsr.it/research/organization/divisions-centers/division-of-neuro…). 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. The job requires the analysis and acquisition of MRI data sets and implementation of novel analytic tools, contributing to the design and programming of MRI experiments, assisting in analyzing the results, and participating in the writing up of the results. Good social skills are important as the candidate is expected to actively collaborate with other members of the laboratory. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a consistently good academic record, including publications in international journals. Starting date: October 2014 for up to 3 years. Salary will vary based on previous experience. CVs, including name of two references, should be sent to: Prof. Massimo Filippi at filippi.massimo(a)hsr.it <mailto:filippi.massimo@hsr.it>. Thank you. Please feel free to advertize it to whoever you think might be interested. <http://www.5xmille.org/> Disclaimer added by *CodeTwo Exchange Rules 2007* www.codetwo.com <http://www.codetwo.com>

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Fwd: Call for Application Prospective Ph.D. Students
by Gary Green 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

I would like to announce this opportunity for an international PhD in *Psychology and Social Neuroscience in Italy *(Rome and Udine) Feel free to share this information with people could be interested. Thanks for your attention Giulia 2014-07-03 10:23 GMT+02:00 Maria Serena Panasiti <m.serenapanasiti(a)gmail.com <mailto:m.serenapanasiti@gmail.com>>: Call for Application for Prospective Ph.D. Students Code: *16167* - *Psychology and Social Neuroscience* curriculum in *Cognitive Social and Affective Neurosciences (CoSAN)* WHAT: Four three-year funded *Phd positions in Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience (CoSAN)* program (http://www.cosanphd.com/) WHO: *High-motivated applicants with a strong interest in systems neuroscience and higher order cognitive functions are encouraged to apply.* Applications are invited from candidates who: v hold an Italian diploma di laurea / laurea specialistica / laurea magistrale, or an equivalent second-level degree (generally equivalent to a Master’s Degree) obtained abroad v expect to receive their degree award by October 31, 2014 WHERE: v *Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome* http://dippsi.psi.uniroma1.it <http://dippsi.psi.uniroma1.it/> v *IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, *Rome http://www.hsantalucia.it <http://www.hsantalucia.it/> SUPERVISOR: *Prof. Salvatore Maria Aglioti*, Director of the Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome http://agliotilab.org/ STIPEND: *Euro 13.638,47 per year* RESEARCH TOPICS: Neural correlates of cognitive, social and affective processes including: v Empathy v Intention, action and emotion understanding v Joint attention and joint action. v Intergroup processing, stereotype and prejudice. v Body awareness and Self-Other distinction v Social decision making v Virtual reality and Brain control of artificial agents v Existential neuroscience RESEARCH TECHNIQUES: v Electroencephalography (EEG), including: o Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP) o Laser Evoked Potentials (LEP) v Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) v transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) v infrared Eye-tracking and Motion-tracking v Thermal Imaging v Lesion Mapping analysis v CAVE -Virtual Reality v fMRI. HOW: Admission is based on an evaluation of the skills and aptitude of the candidate, and the selection procedure includes two steps: Phase 1. Evaluation of qualifications Phase 2. On site (or video-conference) interview WHEN: *APPLICATION DEADLINE*: *01/08/2013 11:59 11.59 pm CET HOW TO APPLY*: See**http://www.cosanphd.com/ and http://www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/call%20for%20application_30_0.pdf *Phase 1.* The outcome of the evaluation will be published by *16/09/2014*. Phase 2. On site interviews will start from *29/09/2014* 09:00 AM at the Department of Psychology. It is *possible*, following motivated requests, to conduct Phase 2 interview using *video-conferencing* facilities. *INFO:* http://www.cosanphd.com/ http://agliotilab.org/ http://www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/call%20for%20application_30_0.pdf http://www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/Annex%20A_2.pdf *CONTACT INFO: * Paola Trussardi (organizational manager) - paola.trussardi(a)uniroma1.it <mailto:paola.trussardi@uniroma1.it> (administrative requests) Salvatore M. Aglioti - salvatoremaria.aglioti(a)uniroma1.it <mailto:salvatoremaria.aglioti@uniroma1.it> (scientific requests) -- Maria Serena Panasiti, Ph.D Cognitive Social and Affective Neuroscience Lab Department of Psychology. University of Rome "La Sapienza". Via dei Marsi 78 - 00185 - Roma. Phone: (+39) 06-49917635. Fax: (+39) 06-49917635 School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences University of Reading Reading, United Kingdom Scopri istella, il nuovo motore per il web italiano. Istella garantisce risultati di qualitÃ e la possibilitÃ di condividere, in modo semplice e veloce, documenti, immagini, audio e video. Usa istella, vai su http://www.istella.it?wtk=amc138614816829636

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Re: R numbers
by Florence Ruby 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Dear all, Many apologies for the previous spam. I used the wrong email by mistake! Sorry about this, Florence On 16 July 2014 10:55, Giovanna Mollo <giovanna.mollo(a)york.ac.uk> wrote: > Hi Ruby, > > you sent this email to ynic-users mailing list, instead of > reception(a)ynic.york.ac.uk :D > > Giovanna > > > On 16 July 2014 10:52, Florence Ruby <fjmr500(a)york.ac.uk> wrote: > >> Hi Jill, >> >> Could you send me the R numbers for the participant Bhagat-Taaj Sian and >> David Wafer please? >> >> Thank you! >> Florence >> >> -- >> *Florence Ruby * >> *PhD Student * >> *Department of Psychology* >> *University of York, * >> *Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK * >> >> *Phone: 0044 (0) 190 432 4648* >> *Email: fjmr500(a)york.ac.uk <fjmr500(a)york.ac.uk>* >> >> -- >> ynic-users mailing list >> ynic-users(a)ynic.york.ac.uk >> https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/ynic-users >> >> > > > -- > Giovanna Mollo, PhD > Room C017 > Department of Psychology - University of York > > York YO10 5DD > -- *Florence Ruby * *PhD Student * *Department of Psychology* *University of York, * *Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK * *Phone: 0044 (0) 190 432 4648* *Email: fjmr500(a)york.ac.uk <fjmr500(a)york.ac.uk>*

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R numbers
by Florence Ruby 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Hi Jill, Could you send me the R numbers for the participant Bhagat-Taaj Sian and David Wafer please? Thank you! Florence -- *Florence Ruby * *PhD Student * *Department of Psychology* *University of York, * *Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK * *Phone: 0044 (0) 190 432 4648* *Email: fjmr500(a)york.ac.uk <fjmr500(a)york.ac.uk>*

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Fwd: Postdoc in neuroimaging
by Gary Green 14 Jul '14

14 Jul '14

*PostDoc in Neuroimaging (scholarship)* *Karolinska Institutet, Institutionen för neurovetenskap, Ehrsson* We are seeking a highly talented, innovative and enthusiastic researcher with a PhD in neuroimaging awarded within the past three years to work on projects in which advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) analysis methods are applied to the problem of how we perceive our own body in space. The research will be conducted at the Brain, Body and Self Laboratory at the Department of Neuroscience (www.ehrssonlab.se <http://www.ehrssonlab.se>). This center has widespread expertise in fMRI, and the Karolinska Institutet has two MR-centers with state-of-the-art 3T MR scanners (GE and Siemens, respectively). The ideal candidate will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis of fMRI data, as well as excellent programming skills. Expertise in multivariate pattern recognition, voxel-based receptive field mapping, would be an advantage, as would an undergraduate education in engineering (or a related area). The candidate is expected to work on projects in which advanced fMRI methods are applied to questions relating to how multisensory signals from the body are integrated at the levels of cortical and subcortical structures and/or the decoding of body illusions; however, purely technical projects involving method development are also possible. Good social skills are important as the candidate is expected to actively collaborate with other members of the laboratory, in addition to running his or her own project. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a consistently good academic record, including publications in international journals. The position is limited to an initial 12-month period with the possibility of extension for an additional 12 months. For applicants with a foreign PhD, the positions are funded by a scholarship. For further information and details about the application process: *https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:40670/where:/* *Last application date: 21.Aug.2014* ——— Henrik Ehrsson, M.D., Ph.D. Professor Karolinska Institutet Department of Neuroscience Brain, Body and Self Laboratory Adress: Retzius väg 8, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46-(0)852487231 Fax: +46-(0)852487126 Email: Henrik.Ehrsson(a)ki.se <mailto:Henrik.Ehrsson@ki.se> Web: www.ehrssonlab.se <http://www.ehrssonlab.se>

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Fwd: Research position in Glasgow
by Gary Green 14 Jul '14

14 Jul '14

Research Assistant / Associate Ref: M00563 Grade 6/7: £26,527 - £29,837 / £32,590 - £36,661 per annum You will contribute to a project entitled “Magnetoencephalography and Clinical Research in Schizophrenia”. Specifically, the job requires the analysis and acquisition of MEG-data sets and implementation of novel analytic tools, contributing to the design and programming of MEG experiments, recruiting and running the participants, assisting in analysing the results, and participating in the writing up of the results. With extensive, up-to-date practical knowledge in MEG or EEG, you will have excellent knowledge of source-localization, Matlab and experimental control software. This post is funded for 2 years Informal enquires to Dr Peter Uhlhaas (Email: Peter.Uhlhaas(a)glasgow.ac.uk; Tel: 0141 330 8730) Apply online at: www.gla.ac.uk/jobs Closing date: 11st of August 2014 The University has recently been awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award The University is committed to equality of opportunity in employment. The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401. Dr. Peter J. Uhlhaas Reader Institute for Neuroscience and Psychology University of Glasgow 58 Hillhead Street Glasgow G12 8QB Telephone +44 (0)141 330 8730

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Fwd: Postdoc position in cognitive neuroscience at UC San Diego
by Gary Green 14 Jul '14

14 Jul '14

A funded postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Adam Aron (www.aronlab.org <http://www.aronlab.org>). Projects are focused on motor inhibitory control and its relation to attention, working memory, motivation/limbic-function and Parkinson’s disease. The lab has diverse resources including EEG, ECoG, fMRI, TMS and access to patients. Candidates should hold a Ph.D (or be about to be awarded one) in any of cognitive psychology, behavioral neuroscience or cognitive neuroscience. Applications (consisting of a cover letter describing research interests and how those are a match for the lab, a CV, and contact info for references) should be sent to adamaron [@] ucsd.edu <http://ucsd.edu>. Salary is commensurate with NIH-rates. Full University of California benefits are provided. Deadline for applications is August 15th 2014. The duration of the position is for up to 3 years. ——————————————————— Adam R Aron, PhD Associate Professor Department of Psychology Neuroscience Graduate Program University of California, San Diego web: www.aronlab.org <http://www.aronlab.org/>

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Don McLaren Talk Abstract
by Jonny Smallwood 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

See below for the Abstract for Don McLaren's talk. As a reminder he will be talking in BO20 at 4pm on the 21st of July. Hope to see you all there. Best, Jonny *The Potential of Functional MRI in Early Phase Clinical Trials: Looking Forward* With promising therapies for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) entering clinical trials, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has potential as a biomarker of trait or state to identify individuals who may be at higher risk or who are showing early neurophysiological changes in cognitive networks, and as a biomarker of rate, effect or efficacy to provide an early biological signal to prognosticate, gauge clinical progression or treatment response. The majority of fMRI studies in patients with AD have nevertheless focused on regional task-related activity rather than how functional connectivity during performance of a cognitive task can be related to disease stage, treatment or a clinical outcome measure. The use of fMRI in clinical trials will require a network perspective of brain activity and connectivity. The utilization of fMRI in clinical trials requires: (1) a well-known underlying pathology; (2) a well-validated reliable cognitive paradigm; and (3) sensitive and reliable analysis methodology. Using Alzheimer’s disease an exemplar, I will outline the pathological processes in Alzheimer’s disease. I will describe several paradigms for probing episodic memory, the hallmark symptom in Alzheimer’s disease. Finally, I will discuss different fMRI analysis approaches and how to could be leveraged in clinical trials. In particular, I will focus on using generalized psychophysiological interactions (gPPI) to identify potential candidate networks for cognitive and pharmacological interventions. Nevertheless, it is important to recognize that fMRI will never be the sole determinant in making decisions about to proceed or stop a clinical trial. To that end, I will briefly present some novel ideas about improving sensitivity of cognitive performance measures in longitudinal studies and mention some recent findings in other imaging modalities. I will end with some thoughts about how to integrate multiple modalities. The goal of bringing imaging and other modalities into a clinical trial is reduce the duration and number of subjects in the trial without compromising the science. Ultimately, using fMRI as a complementary approach in clinical trials will improve the throughput.

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Talk: Don McClaren
by Jonny Smallwood 07 Jul '14

07 Jul '14

Hi YNIC users One of my collaborators Don McClaren (http://www.martinos.org/~mclaren/) is going to be at York on the 21st of July to give a talk. He has done a lot of work on both fMRI methods, and their application to clinical disorders. If you have ever posted questions on the SPM mailing list, there is a good chance he has replied. Don is going to talk about applying fMRI as a clinical tool (abstract to follow). It will take place at 4pm in BO20. Hope to see you there. There will be a dinner afterwards so let me know if you want to be involved. Jonny

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Fwd: PhD/Post-doc opportunities in diffusion MRI
by Gary Green 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

> -----Original Message----- > From: Alexander Leemans > Sent: 20 June 2014 22:41 > Subject: PhD/Post-doc opportunities > > Hi, > > Fancy a PhD or Post-doc position in diffusion MRI / connectomics at the UMC > Utrecht? For details, see http://www.providi-lab.org. I would be grateful if you > could share this information with anyone you know who might be interested. > > Cheers, > Alexander > > > -- > Alexander Leemans, PhD > Associate Professor > PROVIDI Lab > Image Sciences Institute > University Medical Center Utrecht > Heidelberglaan 100 > Utrecht - 3584 CX > The Netherlands > Tel: +31 88 755 3170 > Email: Alexander(a)isi.uu.nl > http://www.PROVIDI-Lab.org > http://twitter.com/Alex_Leemans > http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderleemans _______________________________________________

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Fwd: RA Position Cambridge
by Gary Green 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

We have a short-term, junior Research Assistant position available at the MRC CBU in Cambridge, UK – see attached. We are looking primarily for someone with excellent computing skills to help organise and implement analyses on a huge neuroimaging dataset. MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit – Cambridge Data Analyst for Neuroimaging Data Applications are invited for a research assistant to help maintain and extend computational analysis of neuroimaging data collected by the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (CamCAN). This centre brings together a large group of researchers across the University of Cambridge and at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC-CBU) who aim to relate brain changes to cognitive changes over the adult lifespan. The appointee will work on multiple types of behavioural, MRI and MEG data collected from a unique population-representative sample of 700 adults from 18-88 years of age. This fixed-term post is available until the end of September 2015. You should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a degree in computer science, medical physics or computational neuroscience or a related field, ideally with experience of human neuroimaging data, such as MRI, fMRI and MEG/EEG. You should have excellent programming and general computing skills, including expertise in Matlab, Linux and web- design. Experience with some of the major neuroimaging software (eg SPM/FSL/FieldTrip) would be desirable, as would experience developing, managing, or maintaining large datasets. You must be careful, efficient, able to communicate effectively, and enjoy working as part of a diverse and energetic interdisciplinary team. The starting salary will be in the range of £21,303 - £23,131 per annum, supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave entitlement, and an optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. On site car and cycle parking is available. For informal discussion please contact Prof Rik Henson at the CBU: rik.henson@mrc- cbu.cam.ac.uk Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services; to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs and upload your CV along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role (when saving your documents please include IRC148133 in the file name). Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003 and quote reference number IRC148133. Closing date: 6th July 2014 -------------------------------------------------------------- Professor Richard Henson Deputy Director MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit 15 Chaucer Road Cambridge, CB2 7EF England EMAIL: rik.henson(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <mailto:rik.henson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk> URL: http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/people/rik.henson/personal TEL +44 (0)1223 355 294 x501 FAX +44 (0)1223 359 062 MOB +44 (0)794 1377 345 --------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position at University of Michigan, Neuroimaging+Machine Learning
by Gary Green 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

June 25, 2014 The University of Michigan, Department of Radiology, currently has an NIH-funded postdoctoral position available in the Basic Radiological Sciences Division. The project is to develop a neuroimaging based biomarker of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease). The project is bringing together collaborators from the fields of radiology, neurology, and biostatistics. The postdoctoral researcher will be directly involved in the development of advanced analytic and biostatistical methods to develop a biomarker using neuroimaging techniques (resting-state fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, cortical thickness, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy). Resources utilized in this longitudinal study will include a 3.0T MRI scanner, and analysis platforms based in MATLAB/UNIX/MACOSX. The candidate will be expected to organize and conduct experiments, analyze data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and participate in national level conferences. Interested applications should submit a cover letter (PDF), curriculum vita (PDF), and the names and addresses of three professional references to Robert C. Welsh, Ph.D, via email (rcwelsh @ med . umich . edu). Review of applications will begin immediately with an anticipated start date on or after Sept 1, 2014. Necessary Qualifications: Ph.D. in psychology, neurology, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, biostatistics, or related fields. The candidate should have relevant course work and/or a publication record in advanced statistical methods with machine learning or related methods. The successful applicant must possess excellent English verbal and written communication and presentation skills, work well in a team setting, ability to work independently, and have a professional demeanor appropriate for a clinical setting. The responsibilities of the postdoctoral fellow will also include interactions with ALS patients. Desired qualifications: Experience with neuroimaging (MRI based) data. Experience with SPM, FSL, FreeSurfer, UNIX/LINUX/Mac OSX, and programming skills (MATLAB, bash, python, Mathematica, C++). Questions with respect to this position may be emailed directly to Dr. Welsh. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. ********************************************************** Electronic Mail is not secure, may not be read every day, and should not be used for urgent or sensitive issues

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Fwd:Post-Doctoral fellowship available at University of California San Francisco Memory & Aging Center
by Gary Green 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Seeking a highly motivated and energetic post-doctoral fellow interested in applying multi-modal neuroimaging to improve diagnostic accuracy and study mechanisms that drive clinical and anatomic heterogeneity in Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia and related disorders. Imaging techniques acquired include structural MRI, functional connectivity (“resting-state) MRI, DTI, amyloid PET and Tau PET. Candidates must have an MD and/or PhD in Neuroscience related field. Strong quantitative skills and statistical knowledge are a pre-requisite. Previous neuroimaging research experience and programming knowledge are preferred but not required. Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to the PI: Gil Rabinovici, MD Associate Professor of Neurology UCSF Memory & Aging Center Email: _grabinovici(a)memory.ucsf.edu_ <mailto:grabinovici@memory.ucsf.edu> _http://memory.ucsf.edu/ourcenter/staff/grabinovici_ Gil Rabinovici, M.D. Assistant Professor in Neurology University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Memory and Aging Center MC: 1207 675 Nelson Rising Lane, Suite 190 San Francisco, CA 94158 Phone: 415-514-2374 Fax: 415-476-1816 Email: _grabinovici(a)memory.ucsf.edu_ <mailto:grabinovici@memory.ucsf.edu> Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential, proprietary, and/or privileged information protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, or distribute this e-mail message or its attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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Fwd: Three interdisciplinary Ph.D. positions in Cognitive Science/comparative Social Cognitive Neuroscience; University of Vienna
by Gary Green 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Dear all, I would like to draw your attention to the job posting below and/or would be grateful if you forward it to possibly interested candidates. Note the rather close application deadline (July 22nd). The short story: Within a larger call for three positions in various subfields of Cognitive Science, we are looking for Ph.D.s interested in interdisciplinary work with any of the PIs For my own group, I am specifically looking for Ph.D. students interested in *comparative social cognitive neuroscience research* *(with corvids, monkeys, humans)*, using behavioral, endocrinological, and neural measures, at the interface of my own group (work on humans) and the group of Prof. Bugnyar (corvids, monkeys). Students should have some training in experimental biology, psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, and related fields. For informal inquiries candidates should get in touch with the respective group leader. Cheers Claus ------------------------ Prof. Claus Lamm Head of the Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Unit Faculty of Psychology University of Vienna Liebiggasse 5, 1010 Vienna, Austria e:claus.lamm@univie.ac.at w:http://homepage.univie.ac.at/claus.lamm w:http://scan.psy.univie.ac.at w:http://forschungscluster.meduniwien.ac.at/mmi-cns t: +43-1-4277-47130 *APPLY NOW -- 3 PhD positions in Cognitive Science* The Cognitive Science Research Platform at the University of Vienna is offering three interdisciplinary PhD positions (30h/week). The platform aims to foster the strong research-based Cognitive Science profile at the University of Vienna, from joint PhD projects to larger interfaculty research projects. Candidates mustapply with a project proposal that corresponds to at least one of the research foci listed below. Applications at the interface of these areas are strongly encouraged and given priority (for a more detailed description of each research focus please visit us at cogsci.univie.ac.at <http://cogsci.univie.ac.at>): ·Vision (Professor Ulrich Ansorge) ·Animal Cognition (Professor Thomas Bugnyar) ·Cognitive Biology (Professor Tecumseh Fitch) ·Social Neuroscience (Professor Claus Lamm, Ass.-Prof. Eisenegger) ·Psychological Aesthetics (Professor Helmut Leder) ·Innovation and Extended Mind (Professor Markus Peschl) ·Cognitive Research in Art History (Professor Raphael Rosenberg) Successful candidates are expected to have a master's degree and scientific experience related to the field(s) of their proposed project. They will be selected in a competitive admission procedure. Applications should include a letter of motivation; a CV; a list of publications; a project proposal (max. 2 pages); a copy of the diploma and the diploma supplement; and an electronic copy of the master thesis including an abstract or one publication that is relevant to the proposed project. Applications should be sent via the Job Center <https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche/flow/bew_ausschreibun…>of the University of Vienna, */between /**/July 1 and July 22, 2014/*. The interviews are scheduled to take place in August/early September, 2014. The starting date of the positions is negotiable, earliest October 1, 2014. The positions are fixed-term, ending February 28, 2017. Salary will be in accordance with collective bargaining agreement (§48 VwGr. B1 <http://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/kollektivvertrag/mitarbeiterinnengruppen/…>). On top of this relevant chargeable work experience determines the assessment to a particular salary grade. For questions please do not hesitate to contact the platform coordinators by e-mail (cogsci(a)univie.ac.at <mailto:cogsci@univie.ac.at>). The successful candidate awaits a lively research network, including individual mentoring and supervision; regular PhD activities and training in rigorous scientific methodology; a regular PhD colloquium; regular lab visits to the participating institutions; and support for student initiatives (e.g., journal clubs). The regular working place will mainly be Vienna, which has repeatedly been ranked as one of the world's most livable cities.

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Fwd:: Job posting 3 tenure track positions
by Gary Green 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

> > *Three Tenure Track Positions - Dutch Research Consortium "Language in > Interaction"* > > For more information: > http://www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/tenures-algemeen.html > > The Dutch NWO Gravitation consortium "Language in Interaction" invites > applications for three tenure track positions. These positions are > offered with a view to long-term embedding of interdisciplinary > language research. > Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to establish their > own independent research group. You will be expected to conduct > research in one or more research areas relevant to the position > applied for. Supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD projects will be part of > your responsibilities. Administrative duties will include local and/or > national committee memberships. Some contribution to teaching will be > appreciated. You will be provided with budgetary resources, a PhD > student or technician, materials and consumables. > > The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language > sciences. The Language in Interaction consortium brings together many > of the excellent research groups in the Netherlands in a research > programme on the foundations of language. > > Depending on the tenure track position applied for, the successful > candidate will be appointed at one of the following partner institutes: > 1) Radboud University Nijmegen & RadboudUMC - Donders Institute for > Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour > 2) Radboud University Nijmegen - Centre for Language Studies > 3) University of Amsterdam - Institute for Logic, Language and > Computation. > All these institutions conduct research in an international setting. > English is the lingua franca. > > We are looking for highly motivated, creative and talented researchers > with a strong research profile. Each tenure track position has its own > requirements and profile. > > General requirements for the tenure track positions are: > − a PhD degree in a field relevant to the position concerned; > − an established international reputation; > − strong track record of peer-reviewed international publications; > − experience with successfully applying for external funding; > − experience with (co-)supervision of PhD students; > − management skills required for academic leadership; > - outstanding teaching skills, teaching experience, and a clear vision > on teaching. > > More information on the three tenure track positions offered and how > to apply can be found under this link: > http://www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/tenures-algemeen.html

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Fwd: PhD scholarship in Birmingham
by Gary Green 22 Jun '14

22 Jun '14

Dear all, We would be grateful if you could disseminate information about a PhD scholarship supervised by Craig McAllister (Birmingham University) and myself, Klaus Kessler (Aston University). The project will involve MEG and TMS/tES in the context of the action-observation-execution-matching system (mirroring). The scholarship includes fees (to university) a as well as a stipend (living costs) for UK and EU students. Further details can be found here: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=54268 Many thanks Klaus ____________________________ Professor Klaus Kessler Aston Brain Centre School of Life and Health Sciences Aston University Aston Triangle Birmingham, B4 7ET Phone: +44 (0)121 204 3187 Email: k.kessler(a)aston.ac.uk <mailto:k.kessler@aston.ac.uk> ____________________________

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Fwd: Psychology Lecturer post at Aston University
by Gary Green 22 Jun '14

22 Jun '14

Dear All We would be grateful if you could disseminate information about a Lecturer post in Psychology at Aston University (permanent member of staff) to potential candidates. Application deadline is the 11/07/2014. Further information: http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=R140149 Many thanks Klaus ____________________________ Professor Klaus Kessler Aston Brain Centre School of Life and Health Sciences Aston University Aston Triangle Birmingham, B4 7ET Phone: +44 (0)121 204 3187 Email: k.kessler(a)aston.ac.uk <mailto:k.kessler@aston.ac.uk> ____________________________

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Fwd: Faculty Job Posting
by Gary Green 22 Jun '14

22 Jun '14

The Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) is going through a period of growth and expansion, and is looking to recruit a faculty member with an established research portfolio of funded, collaborative and inter-disciplinary research. RBHS is a new entity within Rutgers and consists of the following units: the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Health Related Professions, the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, the Institute for Health, Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Institute for Health Care Policy and Aging Research, and University Behavioral Health Care. Rutgers University has a strong, resilient, and diverse research portfolio, outstanding research core facilities, and ranks in the top 25 institutions in the country in total NIH funding. The appointment for this position will be in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, School of Health Related Professions. The department offers a Doctor in Physical Therapy degree, PhD in Health Sciences (Movement Science Track), dual DPT-PhD degree through a joint venture with the School of Biomedical Sciences, and has a long-standing faculty practice in the regional school system. Movement Sciences is composed of 15 full time faculty members and has a particular research strength in conducting funded neuroscience /neuro-rehabilitation research. The department hosts the Human Performance Lab, Laboratory for Movement Neuroscience, and Research in Virtual Environments and Rehabilitation Sciences Lab, and has close collaborations with labs at the Biomedical Engineering Department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and other schools at RBHS. Research-dedicated Rutgers University Brain Imaging Center facilities (3T Siemens TRIO MRI) are close by. The candidate is expected to align with and build on the strategic initiatives of RBHS and broaden and expand SHRP’s capacity to engage in funded research in the areas of basic, clinical, and translational research. Candidates conducting research at the human systems level are preferred. The most suited research area of focus would include neuroscience, biomedical science, autism, brain injury, or related field, but candidates with outstanding research in other fields are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.P.T./Ph.D., or other terminal degree. Experience in funded collaborative research in a multidisciplinary setting, excellent written and communication skills, a strong publication record, and record of successful graduate-level mentorship are required. Because the goal is to boost the research agenda of the department and school, protected time for research can be negotiated. Competitive salary and start up packages are available. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications. Send your letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Avril Lecky at leckyal(a)shrp.rutgers.edu or to Rutgers School of Health Related Professions, 65 Bergen Street, Suite 120, Newark, NJ 07107 Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2014.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship in MRI Studies of Pediatric Depression Available
by Gary Green 22 Jun '14

22 Jun '14

A postdoctoral fellowship focused on studying the neural correlates of pediatric depression is now available at the Mount Sinai School Medicine in New York, NY. This is an exciting opportunity to apply a multimodal imaging approach to the study of mood disorders, combining resting state functional MRI, task-based fMRI, structural MRI and spectroscopy. The fellow will report to PIs including Drs. Vilma Gabbay (primary mentor; Mount Sinai School of Medicine), Emily Stern (Mount Sinai School of Medicine), and Michael Milham (Child Mind Institute). Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting fMRI data along with preparing manuscripts. The fellow will receive support and mentorship in obtaining their own grant funding. Applicants should have a PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, computer science, psychology, psychiatry, or other relevant disciplines. Applicants should also be proficient in one or more neuroimaging analysis packages (e.g., SPM, AFNI, FSL), scripting/programming (e.g., Python, Matlab) and statistical analysis (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS). To obtain more information or apply, please send a cover letter and CV to vilma.gabbay(a)mssm.edu <mailto:vilma.gabbay@mssm.edu> ======================================================== Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD Phyllis Green and Randolph Cowen Scholar Director, Center for the Developing Brain Child Mind Institute http://www.childmind.org <http://www.childmind.org/>/ Deputy Director of Human Imaging, Center for Advanced Brain Imaging Research Psychiatrist Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research http://claymore.rfmh.org/

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Associate position in rt-fMRI at Yale
by Gary Green 22 Jun '14

22 Jun '14

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology at Yale University is looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to work on real-time fMRI neurofeedback studies.The primary project will be a study of real-time fMRI neurofeedback in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, funded by a five-year NIH grant that becomes active this summer. The methods used will be similar to those previously described (Hampson et al., JoVE, 2012; Scheinost et al., Translational Psychiatry, 2013), but will be in a patient population rather than in healthy subjects. The successful candidate will have the option to participate in a wide range of other functional neuroimaging projects, and to analyze existing data sets, including real-time fMRI neurofeedback data from patients with Tourette Syndrome. The position provides a great opportunity for training in both resting state functional connectivity analyses and real-time fMRI, as well as some of the more conventional functional imaging approaches. Familiarity with functional neuroimaging data analysis, a programming background, and experience with Linux are all assets, but not required. Critically, the candidate must have strong analytical/computational skills and be interested in human functional brain imaging. A Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field is required. The successful candidate will be expected to design and conduct complex analyses of functional neuroimaging data, to prepare manuscripts for publication, and to present the results at scientific meetings. Applicants should forward a CV, contact information for 3 references, and a statement of research interests to Michelle Hampson (michelle.hampson(a)yale.edu <mailto:michelle.hampson@yale.edu>). The ideal start date is September 1, 2014, but there is some flexibility. Salary will be based on the standard NIH payscale.

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