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
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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.
>
> *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
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>
____________________________
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>
____________________________
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.
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>
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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/
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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Dear Colleagues,
I write to announce the availability of an exciting postdoctoral opportunity in diffusion tractography at the Microstructure Imaging Group (MIG: http://cmic.cs.ucl.ac.uk/mig) within the Centre for Medical Image Computing (CMIC: http://cmic.cs.ucl.ac.uk) and Department of Computer Science (UCL-CS: http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk) at University College London (UCL: http://www.ucl.ac.uk).
The post holder will work on the development of novel tractography techniques underpinned by advanced microstructure modelling of diffusion MRI data. It will be part of a new EPSRC funded project (http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/L022680/1) between MIG and the Centre for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain (FMRIB) at Oxford. For a flavour of the work, see recent publications by Matthew Rowe (IPMI 2013), Hui Zhang (NeuroImage 2011; 2012), Stam Sotiropoulos (NeuroImage 2012), Eleftheria Panagiotaki (NeuroImage 2012) and Daniel Alexander.
The formal application, with a closing date of 18th of July, 2014, can be filed by visiting:
https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?owner=5041178&ownertype=fair…
The successful candidate is expected to start from the 31st of August, 2014 at the latest.
Informal inquires can be directed to Prof. Daniel Alexander (d.alexander(a)ucl.ac.uk) and/or myself (gary.zhang(a)ucl.ac.uk).
Gary
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Gary Hui Zhang, Ph.D.
Deputy Director for UCL EPSRC CDT in Medical Imaging
Assistant Professor
Centre for Medical Image Computing and
Department of Computer Science
University College London
Office: Front Engineering Building, Rm 3.06
Tel: +44 020 3108 1620
Fax: +44 20 7679 0255
Email: gary.zhang(a)ucl.ac.uk
Web: cmic.cs.ucl.ac.uk/mig
Post doctoral position available for research using a multimodal
approach to investigate brain organization and function at the Hofstra
University-North Shore LIJ School of Medicine in partnership with the
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. Studies involve surgical
epilepsy patients undergoing intracranial electrophysiological
monitoring for seizure detection and functional electrical stimulation
mapping. Ongoing research projects include:
1) Validation of task-based and resting state fMRI and DTI using
electrical stimulation mapping, electrocorticography and corticocortical
evoked potentials;
2) Investigation of the neuronal dynamics underlying selective attention
and active sensing, language, object identification and auditory stream
analysis;
3) Modulation of neuronal function by direct cortical stimulation and
investigation of the mechanisms of TMS, tDCS and tACS;
4) Prediction of seizure spread using electrophysiological and MRI markers.
Responsibilities will include designing fMRI, ECoG and neurostimulation
experiments and data analysis and the coordination of access to patients
for research studies. Located in Long Island, 10 miles from Manhattan,
there is tremendous opportunity for involvement with collaborative
effort with multiple research groups the area with similar
interests.Candidates should have M.D. and/or Ph.D. degrees and have some
background in fMRI, electrophysiology, and/or data analysis (Matlab).
Ideal start date would be between 9/2014-1/2015. For more information
about the lab see:
http://www.feinsteininstitute.org/faculty/ashesh-mehta-md-phd/
If interested, please submit CV and short statement of interest to Dr.
Ashesh Mehta at amehta(a)nshs.edu <mailto:amehta@nshs.edu> for more
information.
--
David Groppe, Ph.D.
Institute Scientist
Laboratory for Multimodal Human Brain Mapping
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Manhasset, New York
http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/~dgroppe/
<http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/%7Edgroppe/>
> Post-doctoral or Research Associate Position in Clinical Cognitive
> Neuroscience in the Clinical Neurophysiology Research Laboratory at
> the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of
> Pittsburgh School of Medicine & University of Pittsburgh Medical
> Center.
>
> Position available with Dean F. Salisbury, PhD to study
> neurophysiology in psychosis. Our laboratory's studies include
> auditory processing (N1/P2, P3, mismatch negativity, gamma), visual
> working memory (N2pc, SPCN/CDA), and language (N400) in
> psychiatrically-well and psychiatrically-ill samples, with a focus in
> psychotic disorders like schizophrenia (hallucinations, WM
> impairments, thought disorder), especially during the early course of
> the disorder (prodrome, first episode).
> This project examines concurrent EEG and MEG and separate fMRI of
> attention and visual working memory in early psychosis, examining
> prefrontal top-down influences on sensory processing and parietal
> visual memory stores. The project is part of a new 5 year Conte Center
> grant, and we will test first episode psychosis. A particular novel
> strength of the project is to use fMRI to localize particular ROIs to
> which we will then source localize EEG/MEG oscillatory activity.
>
>
>
> We're particularly interested in a candidate with MEG analysis
> experience who is also familiar with advanced neurophysiological
> methods, such as decomposition, localization, and cross-frequency
> coupling. MEG training is essential, and familiarity with and skills
> in decomposition (e.g., PCA/ICA/CSD), source localization, or other
> analytic methods such as merging with MRI-based or genetic datasets,
> would be great. Training in psychopathology, including clinical
> interviews and instruments (e.g., DSM, SCID, SANS, SAPS, PANSS, etc),
> is preferable, but not an absolute requirement.
>
> The postdoctoral position appointment is for two years with a
> potential for renewal pending funding and satisfactory performance. If
> interested, please contact Prof. Salisbury via e-mail (attach your
> CV): salisburyd(a)upmc.edu<mailto:salisburyd@upmc.edu>
>
> Lab website: www.cnrl.pitt.edu<http://www.cnrl.pitt.edu>
>
>
> __________________________________________________
>
> Dean F Salisbury, PhD
>
> Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Research Laboratory
>
> Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
>
> Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
>
> University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
>
> University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
>
>
>
> Oxford Building, Suite 420
>
> 3501 Forbes Ave
>
> Pittsburgh, PA 15213
>
>
>
> Tel: (412) 246-5123
>
> Fax: (412) 246-6636
>
>
>
> www.cnrl.pitt.edu<http://www.cnrl.pitt.edu/>
19th of June 7pm
Berrick Saul Building
The Business-Like Brain
Ed Bullmore, University of Cambridge
Like a business, the brain network is designed to minimise cost and add
value. Highly connected hub nodes of the network are biologically
expensive but arguably worth it because they facilitate higher order
mental functions. Join Neuroscientist, Ed Bullmore, as he discusses how
these high-cost/high-value hubs may also be points of special
vulnerability for many brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and
schizophrenia.
Please note that although admission is free, a ticket is required
http://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2014/talks/business-like-brain/
Dear friends and colleagues
We would be very grateful if you could circulate information to
potential candidates about a lectureship available at Aston University.
Application closing date is 11/07/2014.
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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*From:*krishdsingh@gmail.com [mailto:krishdsingh@gmail.com] *On Behalf
Of *Krish Singh
*Sent:* 11 March 2014 17:25
*To:* Rik Henson
*Cc:* Furlong, Paul L; Gareth Barnes; Gary Green; Holliday, Ian E;
Joachim Gross; Khalid Hamandi; Kia Nobre; Kessler, Klaus; Mark Woolrich;
Matthew Brookes; Peter Morris; Peter Uhlhaas; Vladimir Litvak; Yury Shtyrov
*Subject:* Re: Biomag
Great! I take that as a yes.
£1800 Seems a bit high though. Expedia has flights and hotels at around
£1100 for the week and student registration fees are $310CAD
How about we say £1500 and ask students to apply for external bursaries
(Brain etc.)? That’s a useful exercise anyway.
Or am I being mean? We do have the cash, so I’m open-minded on that.
Best Wishes,
Krish
On 11 March 2014 17:18, Rik Henson <Rik.Henson(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk
<mailto:Rik.Henson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk>> wrote:
I support too – and my student Becki estimated £1,806, so very close to
Paul’s!
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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 <tel:%2B44%20%280%291223%20355%20294%20x501>
FAX +44 (0)1223 359 062 <tel:%2B44%20%280%291223%20359%20062>
MOB +44 (0)794 1377 345 <tel:%2B44%20%280%29794%201377%20345>
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*From:*Furlong, Paul L [mailto:p.l.furlong@aston.ac.uk
<mailto:p.l.furlong@aston.ac.uk>]
*Sent:* 11 March 2014 17:05
*To:* Krish Singh; Gareth Barnes; Gary Green; Holliday, Ian E; Joachim
Gross; Khalid Hamandi; Kia Nobre; Kessler, Klaus; Mark Woolrich; Matthew
Brookes; Peter Morris; Peter Uhlhaas; Rik Henson; Vladimir Litvak; Yury
Shtyrov
*Subject:* RE: Biomag
Am in support of this Krish. Registration, Flights and 7 nights
accommodation will come to around £1800 per student is my guess.
Best Regards
Paul
*Paul L Furlong
*Professor of Clinical Neuroimaging
Tel: 0121 204 4058
Students can make an appointment to see me here:
https://wass.aston.ac.uk/wass
*From:*krishdsingh@gmail.com <mailto:krishdsingh@gmail.com>
[mailto:krishdsingh@gmail.com] *On Behalf Of *Krish Singh
*Sent:* 11 March 2014 15:15
*To:* Gareth Barnes; Gary Green; Holliday, Ian E; Joachim Gross; Khalid
Hamandi; Kia Nobre; Kessler, Klaus; Mark Woolrich; Matthew Brookes;
Furlong, Paul L; Peter Morris; Peter Uhlhaas; Rik Henson; Vladimir
Litvak; Yury Shytrov
*Subject:* Biomag
Hi everyone,
As everyone knows, Biomag is only every two years and the MRC have not
directly funded any student conference travel costs in this DTG part of
the grant - we are expected to cover those from the Partnership Grant
itself.
Unfortunately we did not specifically ask for a pot for PhD student
travel costs.
However, I’d like to propose that we fund our eight students this year
to go to Biomag, if they are planning to go. It would be great to have
as many of us there as possible.
We are going to underspend our funding allocation for the first year
anyway, so we can cover a reasonable spend per student.
Any objections? Should we assign fixed amount per student (my
preference)? If so, how much?
Krish
--
Prof. Krish Singh
CUBRIC
School of Psychology / Ysgol Seicoleg
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Park Place / Plas y Parc
Cardiff / Caerdydd
CF10 3AT, UK
Tel / Ffôn: 02920 874690 / 870365
Fax / Ffacs: 02920 870339
Email / Ebost : singhkd(a)cardiff.ac.uk <mailto:singhkd@cardiff.ac.uk>
Email secured by Check Point
--
Prof. Krish Singh
CUBRIC
School of Psychology / Ysgol Seicoleg
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Park Place / Plas y Parc
Cardiff / Caerdydd
CF10 3AT, UK
Tel / Ffôn: 02920 874690 / 870365
Fax / Ffacs: 02920 870339
Email / Ebost : singhkd(a)cardiff.ac.uk <mailto:singhkd@cardiff.ac.uk>
Dear friends and colleagues
We would be grateful if you could disseminate information about a PhD
scholarship supervised by Craig McAllister (Birmingham University) and
Klaus Kessler (Aston University) to potential candidates. 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>
____________________________
FYI
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Dear Gary,
if you are aware of a good candidate please feel free to forward that link.
http://www.uni-konstanz.de/stellenangebote/?cont=stellausw&seite=2014/095&i…
Thanks and Greetings
Christian
--
Prof. Dr. Christian Wienbruch
University of Konstanz
Clinical Psychology
Tel +49 7531 884610
Postal address:
PF 905
78457 Konstanz
Germany
Delivery address:
PF 5560
78457 Konstanz
Germany
Please find below an advertisement for a post-doctoral position in the
Aston Brain Centre, Birmingham, UK.
This is an excellent salary for an early-career researcher who meets the
Marie-Curie requirements (see below). We are particularly looking for
someone with experience in MEG data collection and analysis, and who is
interested in becoming part of a vibrant EU-funded Initial Training
Network which provides many opportunities for travel and networking.
Prior experience with language research would be welcome but is not a
requirement.
To meet the Marie Curie requirements, you need to be within the first
five years of your research career, and not resident in the UK for more
than 12 months in the last 3 years.
Please feel free to contact me or Joel Talcott (j.b.talcott(a)aston.ac.uk
<mailto:j.b.talcott@aston.ac.uk>) with any enquiries.
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Aston University
School of Life & Health Sciences
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - EU Marie Curie Initial Training Network
(ITN) 2-year fully funded
Magnetoencephalographic investigations of language function in typical
and atypical development
Salary £53,765 per annum plus mobility allowance
As part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network, LanPercept, the
Aston Brain Centre is seeking an experienced and creative researcher to
undertake a 2-year Post-doctoral position to develop and refine
protocols for mapping receptive and expressive language using
magnetoencephalography (MEG). Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant
Life Sciences or Physical Sciences discipline.
The project will develop methodologies for functional studies of
language localization, for use in children and in atypical populations
(for e.g. epilepsy). Of special interest are MEG paradigms which apply a
psycholinguistic approach to parsing receptive language and language
production mechanisms, within a developmentally-appropriate and
child-friendly context. The resulting paradigms will therefore inform
both theoretical and clinical understanding of language development and
of impairment. An availability to start the project for 1 September 2014
(exact date is negotiable) would be desirable.
The EU-funded LanPercept network offers a unique interdisciplinary
approach to the study of the relationship between language and
perception with a focus on bridging the translational gap between basic
and applied research. LanPercept is composed of 10 European partners,
hosting a total of 11 PhD projects and 4 research fellows.
Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further
information and to apply online. Initial enquiries should be directed to
Prof. Joel Talcott [j.b.talcott(a)aston.ac.uk] or Dr. Caroline Witton
[c.witton(a)astohn.ac.uk]. In addition to the online application form,
applicants should submit a full CV, an application letter outlining your
background, experience and interest in the topic, and example
publication outputs, if relevant.
Aston University is committed to disability equality and is a Positive
about Disabled People Symbol User.
If you do not have access to the internet, telephone (+44) 0121-204-4500
and leave your name and address quoting Reference number R140181.
Closing date: 15 July 2014
Interview date: to be confirmed
You may be interested in this.
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The MEG Center Tübingen is pleased to announce the:
2014 Tübingen MEG Symposium
The symposium takes place on October 27 and 28, 2014. It brings together
leading researchers in the field of MEG and related disciplines. Join us
in Tübingen to learn about the latest advances in MEG research and beyond.
For more information and registration, please visit
http://meg.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/2014/
Dear YNiC users,
To celebrate and disseminate the exciting work being done by researchers at
the York Neuroimaging Centre, we are planning a YNiC Science Day on the
13th August, from 1.30-5pm.
There will be a series of short research talks by staff and students who
use YNiC, and an opportunity to meet people using neuroimaging and
neurostimulation methods.
If you are interested in giving a talk, please contact Beth Jefferies (
beth.jefferies(a)york.ac.uk).
Hope to see you there,
Beth
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Beth Jefferies
Department of Psychology, University of York, UK
+44 01904 324368
Dear Users
This afternoon (starting 4 pm in B020, Department of Psychology) Dr.
Mark Woolrich from the Oxford Centre for Human Brain Activity will give
a talk on "Fast transient networks in spontaneous brain activity".
Abstract:
In recent years interest has grown in the study of networks of
functionally specific brain regions, principally through the use of
functional MRI on the resting brain. Resting state brain networks have
also been independently identified in magentoencephalography (MEG) data
by looking at correlations in the power of oscillations in specific
frequency bands [Brookes et al., PNAS, 2011]. However, the mechanisms
and dynamics underlying resting-state brain activity remain under
debate. In this talk I will present a two-pronged approach to
investigating spontaneous brain activity using MEG. First, the use of a
novel hidden Markov model approach to identify resting state brain
networks that switch on the order of 100ms, much faster than has
previously been reported. Second, the use of computational network
models, based on anatomical white matter connectivity, that can simulate
functional connectivity characteristics similar to those seen in real
MEG data.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served in the C
block reception afterwards.
We will be taking Mark out for dinner after his talk. Please let me know
if you would like to join us.
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
Method development for coupled EEG-fMRI (2x full EPSRC PhD studentships)
The goal of the project is to develop novel methods for the joint
analysis of signals from electroencephalography (EEG) and functional
magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), when they are obtained concurrently.
Technological advances of the last 10 years make it possible for
scientists to record both modalities concurrently, in what is now known
as coupled EEG-fMRI. By simultaneously recording these two modalities,
scientists can potentially say where and when neural activity is
occurring, whereas previously researchers had to settle for one or the
other. This engineering feat, however, has not yet been met with the
ability to make use of the combination of these signals to infer more
knowledge than would otherwise be gathered in separate experiments.
Filling this gap is the ambition of the present project.
This is a method project, which requires skills and knowledge in
neuroscience, applied mathematics/statistics/physics and programming.
Candidates who have a strong background in at least two of these three
fields are encouraged to apply, if they are enthusiastic about the
third. Two full studentships are available, and we expect to appoint one
candidate who is stronger in empirical work and a second who is stronger
in analytics. Candidates are expected to have had some prior exposure to
at least one of the two modalities, but will receive training in both.
The two students will be supervised by Dr. Etienne Roesch and receive
support from Dr. Michael Lindner and Prof. Tom Johnstone, with R&D
support from Brain Products, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of
MRI-compatible EEG systems. The group led by Dr. Roesch fosters
interdisciplinary thinking, and students will have the opportunity to
engage in ongoing empirical and modelling work related to perception and
action. The Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN)
is host to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens TRIO, with a full license for
sequence development, and a full suite of MR-compatible systems.
Additionally, the students will be granted access to the cluster of
NVIDIA Tesla GPUs and other facilities at CINN, as well as at the Brain
Embodiments Laboratory, in the School of Systems Engineering.
The University of Reading is ranked as one of the UK’s 20 most
research-intensive universities and as one of the top 200 universities
in the world (Times Higher Education 2013). Our campus was voted first
in the Times Higher Education Student Experience survey and has a Green
Flag Award. It is situated 25 minutes West of London. Reading University
Students’ Union was voted the 6th best in the UK (National Student
Survey 2012).
Essentials: Commitment to academic research and personal development;
Ability to work collaboratively; Effective interpersonal and
communication skills, including writing to a high standard, document
preparation for technical notes and journal papers; Experience of work
in interdisciplinary settings; Attention to details.
Desirables: Self-guided work in developing statistical designs and
approaches in research; Creative approach to problem solving; Ability to
work independently; Experience in giving presentations and conveying
complex ideas clearly.
Eligibility: Applicants should hold a minimum of a UK Honours Degree at
2:1 level or equivalent in a relevant subject. Please note that due to
restrictions on the funding this studentship is for UK/EU applicants only.
Funding Details: Studentship will cover Home/EU Fees, pay the Research
Council minimum stipend (£13,863 in 2014/15) for up to 3 years and
include funding for international conferences.
How to apply: To apply for this studentship please submit an application
for a PhD in Cybernetics (full time) to the University – see
http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/apply/pg-applicationform.aspx . In the
section ‘Research proposal’, please upload or copy-paste your covering
letter. When prompted as part of your online application, you should
provide details of the funding you are applying for, quoting the
reference GS14-68.
Once you have submitted your application, you should receive an email to
confirm receipt of your online application. Please forward this email,
along with your covering letter and CV (as pdf), to Dr. Etienne B.
Roesch, e.b.roesch(a)reading.ac.uk, by the application deadline.
Application Deadline: Monday 14th July 2014 (interviews in August)
Further Enquiries: Please contact Dr. Etienne B. Roesch,
e.b.roesch(a)reading.ac.uk.
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Dr. Etienne B. Roesch
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Cognitive Science
University of Reading, UK
http://doodle.com/MeetWithEtienne
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**Postdoctoral Fellowship at Duke-National University of Singapore*
Multimodal Neuroimaging in Neuropsychiatric Disorders Laboratory, Center
for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, National
University of Singapore is looking for postdoctoral fellow in cognitive
neuroscience and/or multimodal neuroimaging. *
*
Our groupstudies the human neural bases of social-emotion, cognition,
and memory functions and the associated vulnerability patterns in
neuropsychiatric disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases
(focusing on AD, FTD and preclinical stages) and Schizophrenia.
Multimodal neuroimaging and psychophysical techniques are employed,
including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional MRI, diffusion
tensor imaging, and electroencephalography (EEG). We are interested in
examining the network-level structural and functional brain connectivity
to shed light on the neurobiological mechanism of disease, paving the
way for early detection and intervention.
Candidates must have a passionate enthusiasm for research, a strong
background in one of the following fields: cognitive neuroscience,
neuropsychiatric disorders, neuroimaging analyses,
mathematics/statistics/machine learning or related-fields. He/She should
also possess the ability to take the initiative, work independently and
be motivated to work in a highly collaborative and international
research environment, and be able to demonstrate creativity, technical
independence and excellent communication skills. Strong interest in
studying social-emotion/cognition/memory functions and/or applications
of multimodal neuroimaging in neuropsychiatric disorders is preferred.
Proven skills in fMRI/EEG/DTI data analyses is a plus but not necessary.
Key attractions are access to a 3T Tim Trio MR scanner and a MR
compatible digital EEG system as well as collaboration opportunities
with an excellent network of domestic and international scientists and
doctors. The position will be two years with possible extension.
Competitive package will be provided based on experience.
Interested applicants are welcome to email Assistant Prof. Helen Juan
Zhou at _helen.zhou(a)duke-nus.edu.sg
<mailto:helen.zhou@duke-nus.edu.sg>_with application letter, curriculum
vitae, three references, and contact information. Website:
_https://sites.google.com/site/mneuroimaginglab/_;
http://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/content/zhou-juan-helen
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Ph.D. position at the University of Tübingen, Germany in the EU-ITN project:
*Central effects of gut microbiota manipulation*
JOB DESCRIPTION
We invite applications for a three‐year Early Stage Researcher (Ph.D.
student) position being part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network
NeuroGut (www.neurogut.eu). A strong interest and background in
neurosciences is wanted.
In animal models as well as in humans, the gut microbiota has been shown
to modulate central functions, e.g. the ingestion behavior and response
to stress. This has so far been shown to be associated with obesity and
other eating disorders but not yet for gut functions and functional
gastrointestinal disorders. Whether application of prebiotics and
probiotics of different bacterial strains will affect central processing
of gut and central (neurocognitive) stimuli is unknown but aim of the
current project.
The candidate will learn one or more of the current state‐of‐the‐art
brain recording techniques (preferentially magnetoencephalography) at
the respective neuroimaging facilities at Tübingen University Medical
Faculty, first by being involved in ongoing studies while preparing
his/her own project. He/she will conduct a first study in healthy
volunteers investigating the peripheral (microbiota) and central
(sensory and neurocognitive) changes after acute and chronic intake of a
probiotic (either as food or as drug). This will eventually be followed
by a similar study in patients with either functional bowel disorders
(such as the irritable bowel syndrome, IBS) or with psychiatric or
neurologic dysfunctions.
Highly competitive salary as well as funds to participate in training
activities of the NeuroGut network as well as in international
conferences will be provided. The candidate will also enrol in the PhD
program of the Graduate Training Center of Neuroscience at Eberhard
Karls University Tübingen (http://www.neuroschool‐tuebingen.de) for
lectures, seminars, and other learning activities. Please send CV and
application letter to Prof. Paul Enck at (paul.enck(a)xn--unituebingen-i09f.de).
Application deadline for this position is June 30th, 2014. A decision
will be communicated before July 31st, 2014. Further information on the
European NeuroGut Initial Training Network can be found at [www.neurogut.eu]
ORGANISATION / INSTITUTE CONTACT DATA
University Hospital Tübingen, Germany
Department of Internal Medicine VI: Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy
‐ Research Laboratories ‐ Director of Research: Prof. Dr. Paul Enck
Frondsbergstr. 23, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
E‐MAIL: paul.enck(a)xn--unituebingen-i09f.de
PHONE office: +49 7071 29‐89118; cell: +49 179 4986459, FAX: +49 7071
29‐4382
WEBSITE: http://www.psychosomatik‐tuebingen.de/de/index.php
ENVISAGED JOB STARTING DATE: September 1st, 2014 or later
DEGREE: Master degree or equivalent in medical sciences, biological
sciences, psychology or similar with an emphasis on neurosciences
IMPROTANT: Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main
activity in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately
prior to their recruitment. The candidate should not possess a Ph.D. and
should have less than 4 years of research experience after graduation
with a degree allowing to start a Ph.D. thesis.
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Prof. Christoph Braun
MEG-Center
University of Tübingen
Otfried-Müller-Str. 47
72076 Tübingen
Germany
Tel: +49 (0)7071 29 87705
Fax: +49 (0)7071 29 5706
Email:christoph.braun@uni-tuebingen.de
PhD position - Fear, Anxiety & Stress
Department of Systems Neuroscience, Hamburg
A DFG-funded PhD position (up to 3 yrs, subject to final release of
funds) is available at the Department of Systems Neuroscience /
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf in Hamburg, Germany.
Starting date is as soon as possible, at the latest during autumn 2014.
The fear, anxiety and stress group is looking for a PhD candidate to
work on projects on return of fear using fMRI and psychophysiological
measures.
The research group integrated in the Collaborative Research Center (SFB
TRR 58 “Fear, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders”) which brings together human,
rodent and molecular researchers on fear, anxiety and anxiety disorders
from three German universities (Hamburg, Münster, Würzburg). More
information about the group can be found here
http://www.uke.de/institute/systemische-neurowissenschaften/index_90307.php.
The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for collecting
and analyzing fMRI and behavioral data, writing scientific papers and
giving scientific presentations.
The ideal candidate should have a Diploma/Master in psychology,
neuroscience, or a related field. Experience with programming skills
(e.g. Matlab, Presentation), statistical analysis software (e.g. SPSS,
R) and acquisition and analysis of fMRI (e.g. SPM) and
psychophysiological measures are highly desired but not mandatory.
Strong interests in the field of neuroimaging and (experimental)
fear/anxiety research are valuable.
The Department of Systems Neuroscience (head: Prof. Christian Büchel)
provides an excellent multi-disciplinary and highly interactive
neuroimaging environment with its own physics, psychology and clinical
neuroscience groups as well as a research dedicated 3T MR scanner, EEG-,
psychophysiology and eye-tracking laboratories. The institute hosts an
international graduate school that offers a comprehensive program
covering all areas of neuroscience and provides PhD students with an
excellent research environment.
For questions about the project please contact Dr. Tina Lonsdorf (see
below).
Candidates should submit a CV, diploma/masters degree, names and contact
information of 1-2 references and a brief statement of research interest
by e-mail to Dr. Tina Lonsdorf (t.lonsdorf(a)uke.de). Applications will be
considered until the position is filled.
best regards
Tina Lonsdorf
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Dr. Tina B. Lonsdorf
Research group "Fear, Anxiety & Stress"
http://www.uke.de/institute/systemische-neurowissenschaften/index_90307.phphttp://sfbtrr58.uni-muenster.de/81.0.html
Institute for Systems Neuroscience
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
20246 Hamburg
Germany
tel: +49 - 40 - 7410 55769
fax: +49 - 40 - 7410 59955
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DANKE FÜR 125 JAHRE ENGAGEMENT UND VERTRAUEN.
www.uke.de/125
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Besuchen Sie uns auf: www.uke.de
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Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf; Körperschaft des öffentlichen
Rechts; Gerichtsstand: Hamburg
Vorstandsmitglieder: Prof. Dr. Christian Gerloff (Vertreter des
Vorsitzenden), Prof. Dr. Dr. Uwe Koch-Gromus, Joachim Prölß, Rainer Schoppik
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SAVE PAPER - THINK BEFORE PRINTING
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The Department of Psychology, Institute of General Psychology,
Biopsychology and Methods of Psychology, Chair of Neuroimaging (Prof.
Dr. Stefan Kiebel) invites applications for a Member of academic staff /
PhD student (E 13 TV-L) with 50 % of the fulltime weekly hours. The
position will start (ideally) on 01.10.2014. The PhD position is
initially limited for 3 years. A contract extension for a fourth year is
possible. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term
Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG).
The main research goal is the development and experimental testing of
novel computational models of decision making. The computational models
typically employ Bayesian inference and experiments are performed using
fMRI and EEG.
The Chair of Neuroimaging has full access to all experimental facilities
at the Neuroimaging Center at the TU Dresden. The Neuroimaging Center is
equipped with a research-only MRI scanner (Siemens 3T TIM Trio),
MRI-compatible EEG and eye tracking, and a transcranial magnetic
stimulation (TMS) unit. All experimental facilities are supported by
experienced physics and IT staff. For computational work, the group has
access to the TU Dresden high-performance computing clusters.
The Chair of Neuroimaging will be newly established at the TU Dresden,
and will move from the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig
(http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/n-3/dyn/@@index.html) to Dresden.
Tasks: The PhD student will work on a series of projects in the area of
decision making using computational modelling of behavioural and
neuroscientific data.
Requirements: The candidate should have either (i) a university degree
in psychology or cognitive neuroscience and a strong interest in
computational modeling, or (ii) a university degree in mathematics,
computational neuroscience, physics, or similar with a strong interest
in performing neuroimaging experiments for testing computational models.
The position is ideal for candidates interested in research at the
interface between computational modeling and experimental neuroimaging.
For questions or an informal discussion about this position please
contact Prof. Stefan Kiebel (stefan.kiebel(a)tu-dresden.de).
Applications from women are particularly welcome. The same applies to
people with disabilities.
Applicants should send their application documents (cover letter
including a brief description of personal qualifications and future
research interests, CV and contact details of two personal references)
until 07.07.2014 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail
service applies) - preferentially via e-mail as a single PDF-file - to
julia.herdin(a)tudresden.de (Please note: We are currently not able to
receive electronically signed and encrypted data.) or to TU Dresden,
Fakultät Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften, Fachrichtung Psychologie,
Institut für Allgemeine Psychologie, Biopsychologie und Methoden der
Psychologie, Professur für Neuroimaging, Herrn Prof. Dr. Stefan Kiebel,
01062 Dresden.
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Stefan Kiebel, Ph.D.
Professor of Neuroimaging
Dept of Psychology
Technical University Dresden, Germany
Max Planck Institute for
Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Leipzig, Germany
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/~kiebel
*Post-Doctoral Position in neuroimaging of mild TBI*
*Advanced Neuroscience Imaging Research Lab, Wake Forest University,
Winston-Salem, NC*
An NIH-funded post-doctoral position is available for a highly motivated
scientist for research in sports concussion and brain imaging methods
including functional MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, ASL, voxel-based
morphometery, and magneto-encephalography. The position is in the
Advanced Neuroscience Imaging Research Lab at the Wake Forest University
School of Medicine. The research project involves studying sports
related sub-concussive impacts using biomechanical measures, cognitive
testing, and multimodal imaging data. The candidate will have
opportunities to develop skills in imaging techniques, experimental
design, data analyses, and cognitive/sensory neuroscience.
Candidates should have strong analytical and computer skills including
familiarity with Unix, Matlab, SPM and/or FSL. This post will involve
working with other collaborative members of the project (including
imaging scientists, cognitive neuroscientists, biostatisticians, and
biomechanical engineers), and developing and applying brain image
analysis software tools.
Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in any of the
following areas: neuroscience, neuroimaging, biomedical engineering,
machine-learning, network science, cognitive neuroscience,
sports-related physiology, or MR-related disciplines. Previous
experience in functional brain imaging, statistical signal processing or
cognitive/systems neuroscience is preferred.
Link to online
application:http://www.wakehealth.edu/HR/Jobs-Search-Results.htm?st=6552&ca…
Interested applicants may also send their curriculum vitae to:
Joseph Maldjian, MD
Department of Radiology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
maldjian(a)wakehealth.edu <mailto:maldjian@wakehealth.edu>
www.ansir.wfubmc.edu <http://www.ansir.wfubmc.edu>