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Reminder MEG/EEG meeting today
by Markus van Ackeren 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

Dear all, Just a reminder about the MEG/EEG meeting today. Andrew Quinn will talk about: 'State Dynamics In Endogenous Brain Networks'. The meeting will take place at 12pm in B204. Best, Markus -- Markus J. van Ackeren PhD Student Department of Psychology University of York YO10 5DD, UK Email: mjva500(a)york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar cancelled
by rem 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

Dear Users I'm afraid Gary Green is unwell today. Therefore Gary's talk, which was scheduled for this afternoon, will have to be postponed. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: 3 PhD Positions in NLP - Fondazione Bruno Kessler
by Gary Green 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

We have received this. Not neuroimaging but might be of interest ========== Have you recently completed or expect very soon an MSc or equivalent degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, engineering or a closely related area? Are you interested in carrying out research on NLP during the next years? Are you excited to spend a part of your life in a pleasant city in the heart of the Italian Alps? WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!! The Human Language Technology (HLT) group at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (Trento, Italy) in conjunction with the the ICT International Doctorate School of the University of Trento <http://ict.unitn.it/>is pleased to announce the availability of three fully-funded 3-year PhDpositions in the following NLP topics: * Machine Translation: Human in the loop for advanced machine translation <http://hlt.fbk.eu/open-positions/PhD_Fellowships_to_start_in_2014> * Automatic Speech Recognition: Acoustic Modeling for Speech Recognition <http://hlt.fbk.eu/open-positions/PhD_Fellowships_to_start_in_2014> * Content Processing: Building the Web of Data exploiting Natural Language Processing <http://hlt.fbk.eu/open-positions/PhD_Fellowships_to_start_in_2014> Job Description The first year is mainly devoted to the acquisition of scientific knowledge at both basic and high level. During the second year the PhD candidate will deepen his/her scientific knowledge and starts to establish his/her thesis work, identifying the objectives and research activities to be developed within the thesis. During the third year, the PhD candidate will focus on his/her personal contribution to the state-of-the-art on the chosen research problem and/or to the development of the proposed technological innovation. The research activity of the PhD candidate will be closely related to EU projects. This will allow the PhD candidate to develop collaborations with other researchers participating in these research projects and it may also allow him/her to spend part of his research activity at partner laboratories. Possibility of internships in academia and industry. The PhD candidates have to pass the selection of the ICT Doctorate School to be enrolled as PhD students. The starting date of PhD program flexible after September, 2014. Profile The applicant must have recently completed or expect very soon an MSc or equivalent degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, engineering or a closely related area. In addition, the applicant should * have strong curiosity to solve problems in natural language processing * have a strong background in statistics, probability theory and machine learning * have excellent programming skills in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, or Java * enjoy working with real-world problems and large data sets * Good knowledge of written and spoken English * enjoy working in a closely collaborating team Working Environment The doctoral student will be employed at the HLT group, a unit for research in natural language processing at the Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy. The group has a long tradition in research on machine translation, automatic speech recognition and content processing. Currently, the HLT groups is involved in several European projects such as Matecat, Eu-Bridge and Excitement. Former students are nowadays employed in leader IT companies in the world. Important Dates The opening of the call is expected at the beginning of May 2014. Potential candidates are strongly invited to contact us in advance for preliminary interviews. There is also the possibility to begin with an internships at our group during the Summer before the official PhD program starts, sport facilities. Benefits Fondazione Bruno Kessler offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, full reimbursement for conferences and summer schools, competitive salary, an excellent team of supervisors and mentors, help for housing (and partial reimbursement), full health insurance, possibility of Italian courses, sporting facilities. Further Information For further information about the position, please contact: Dr. Claudio Giuliano (giuliano(a)fbk.eu <mailto:giuliano@fbk.eu>).

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Fwd: Post-doc and PhD positions in the research group for Cognitive Control, Communication and Perception, HSE, Moscow
by Gary Green 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

The Faculty of Psychology, Higher School of Economics (HSE, Moscow) is pleased to announce a number of post-doctoral and PhD student positions at the new research group for Cognitive Control, Communication and Perception, which is currently being established at HSE, Center for Neuroeconomics and Cognitive Studies. This new international group will operate in collaboration with the Centre of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience at Aarhus University (Denmark), Psychology Department at Northumbria University Newcastle (UK), and other international collaborators. Our key international coordinators are Professor Yury Shtyrov (Aarhus) and Dr Andriy Myachykov (Northumbria). The postholders will have an advantage of being able to further define and expand the newly established research program. Potential topics include (but are not limited to): neural dynamics of language comprehension, automaticity and top-down control in communication, sensory-motor integration in cognitive functions, embodied cognition, interactions between domain-specific and domain-general cognitive systems, neurocognitive bases of language acquisition, studies of communication deficits (e.g. aphasia) etc. Research facilities include multi-channel EEG, navigated TMS-EEG and eye- tracking equipment, all recently installed at the Faculty, as well as local access to MEG, fMRI and a range of neurological populations. The HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university providing unique research opportunities (http://hse.ru/en,http://psy.hse.ru/en/ <http://hse.ru/en,http:/psy.hse.ru/en/>). The Faculty of Psychology is committed to developing various areas of modern experimental psychology and, most crucially, Cognitive Neuroscience. Working conditions: - Access to multimodal neuroimaging facilities (brain-navigated TMS, multichanel EGG, MEG, eye-tracking, etc. http://psy.hse.ru/en/res-center) - Internationally competitive salary, 13% flat income tax rate and other benefits - Generous travel support and research grants provided by the University’s Centre for Advanced Studies (www.cas.hse.ru <http://www.cas.hse.ru/>) - Low teaching load, minimal administrative service required - Heavy emphasis on high quality research Requirements for the PostDoc position: position - Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, language sciences or related fields - Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required) - Demonstrated ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality research publishable in quality international peer-reviewed journals Requirements for the PhD student position: -MS degree in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, language sciences or related fields - Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required) - Demonstrated ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality research publishable in quality international peer-reviewed journals Generally appointments will be made for an initial 2,5-year period and upon successful completion of an interim review, contracts would normally be extended for a further three years until the tenure review. Please provide a CV, at least 2 letters of reference forwarded directly, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper. All materials should be addressed to Dr. Viсtoria Moiseeva, no later than June 20. If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Viсtoria Moiseeva vmoiseeva(a)hse.ru <mailto:moiseeva.victoria@gmail.com> Best wishes, Olga Ph.D. Researcher Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology RAS +79268365593

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Fwd: Fwd: PhD position in computational modelling
by Gary Green 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

*Job offer* The *Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences* *Leipzig *and the *Collaborative Research Center****(CRC) 1052* "Obesity mechanisms" at the *Leipzig University Hospital* are offering a *PhD studentship**in computational modelling*. Within the project, computational modelling is used to investigate leaning and decision-making in humans. The project is aimed at the multi-modal integration of available and newly acquired genetic, behavioral and structural/functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data towards comprehensive computational and neurocognitive models of cognitive control over behavior. Work will be carried out at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Leipzig under the supervision of Dr Jane Neumann and Dr Annette Horstmann. Both Leipzig‘s long tradition in conducting neuroscientific research and the ultra-modern equipment at the Max Planck Institute provide an environment that offers new perspectives in neuroimaging research. Further, the position will be part of the CRCs Integrated Research Training Group. This graduate program offers interdisciplinary qualification in various research methods and transferable skills, and provides support in career planning and in establishing an own scientific network. Applicants should hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines: computational or cognitive neuroscience, computer science, mathematics, physics, cognitive science or related. Prior experience in the field of computational neuroscience and/or neuroimaging are of great advantage. Sound knowledge of statistics and excellent programming skills are essential. A good command of written and spoken English is requested of all applicants. Please send your application as a single pdf-file to _neumann(a)cbs.mpg.de_ referring to 'Modelling SFB 1052'. Complete applications include cover letter, CV, letter(s) of recommendation, and copies of university degrees and additional certificates. Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Jane Neumann (_neumann(a)cbs.mpg.de_, +49 (0) 341 99 40 26 21). Note that Dr. Neumann and Dr. Horstmann will be available for meeting at*OHBM 2014* in Hamburg. The salary is based on the German E 13 TV-L salary scale. In order to increase the proportion of female staff members, applications from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Disabled applicants are preferred if qualification is equal. Deadline for application: until position is filled

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Fwd: Neuroscience RA
by Gary Green 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

A Full-Time Neuroscience Research Assistant position is available in the Cognitive Control & Psychopathology Lab at Washington University, St. Louis (PI: Todd Braver). The lab conducts cognitive neuroscience research on memory and executive function. Responsibilities include programming, fMRI data analysis, and general assistance with research projects in the lab. Minimum Qualifications include: BA/BS required with concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field. Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages: Python, MATLAB, R. Research experience in the behavioral or neural sciences. Experience (>1 year) with fMRI or other cognitive neuroscience methods will be given preference. Good interpersonal/organizational skills. To apply, visit https://jobs.wustl.edu (job number 28282). In addition to filling out an application form, please attach a resume and a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests and the names and contact information for 2 references. Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Contact information: Todd Braver, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Radiology c/o Carol Cox Department of Psychology, Campus Box 1125 Washington University St. Louis, MO 63130 ccox(a)wustl.edu

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MEG/EEG research group meeting
by Markus van Ackeren 02 Jun '14

02 Jun '14

Dear all, The next MEG/EEG research group meeting will be this Thursday (5th June) at 12pm in B204. Andrew Quinn will tell us about his work on 'State Dynamics In Endogenous Brain Networks'. Best, Markus -- Markus J. van Ackeren PhD Student Department of Psychology University of York YO10 5DD, UK Email: mjva500(a)york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar 5th June
by rem 02 Jun '14

02 Jun '14

Dear Users This Thursday (starting 4 pm in B020, Department of Psychology) Prof. Gary Green will give a talk on "Progress in molecular imaging". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Useful stuff?
by Philip Quinlan 29 May '14

29 May '14

Hi Occasionally I torment myself and revisit a task switching study that I have yet to get closure on. You may find the following helpful - sorry if this is old news. I recently discovered this paper Woo, C.-W., Krishnan, A., & Wager, T. D. (2014). Cluster-extent based thresholding in fMRI analyses: Pitfalls and recommendations. Neuroimage, 91, 412-419. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2013.12.058 which offers some seemingly sensible rules of thumb regarding whole brain analyses and cluster correction (regardless I’m sticking with .005!) In addition I have found the following matlab tools very useful tal2mni.m mni2tal.m that can be downloaded from here http://imaging.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/imaging/MniTalairach you will need spm-matrix.m but this can be downloaded here https://code.google.com/p/fieldtrip/source/browse/trunk/external/spm8/spm_m…. In return my Munster converter has stopped working due to JAVA issues any advice gratefully received. Philip. ************************************************************************** Philip Quinlan E-Mail: philip.quinlan(a)york.ac.uk Department of Psychology FAX: (01904) 323181 The University of York Tel: (01904) 320000 Ext. 3135 Heslington Direct: (01904) 323135 York YO10 5DD U.K. ******************************MINI***************************************

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Fwd: : Job Posting-EEG/MEG Technician, Illinois, USA
by Gary Green 28 May '14

28 May '14

*_EEG/MEG Technician, Full Time, Elk Grove Village, IL60007_* ** *Alexian Brothers Health System*is proud of the fact that we continue to build upon values established more than 800 years ago. Although many things have changed with the times, our commitment to respect, compassion, and quality care—for every patient and every professional—remains as strong as ever. Our network currently consists of four hospitals, as well as our immediate-care and occupational health centers. The *Illinois MEG Center* is engaged in both patient care and research activities with respect to the relationships between behavior and brain structure and function. Exploration of brain function involves behavioral and cognitive testing, Magnetoencephalography (MEG), Electroencephalography (EEG), Magnetic Resonance Imaging, functional MRI, and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy which are performed on a wide range of subject populations including adults and children with epilepsy, brain tumors, autism, and psychiatric disease. The primary focus of the Illinois MEG Center is to provide diagnostic testing services to a wide range of subject populations including adults and children with epilepsy, brain tumors, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, various degenerative brain disorders, and psychiatric disease. A Magnetoencephalographic (MEG) Technologist records the electromagnetic activity of the brain and nervous system using a variety of techniques and instruments under the supervision of the Medical Director or Center Manager. A technologist in this category will have experience with the basics of performing an EEG, and will have acquired skill in applying EEG electrodes in accordance with the International 10-20 system of electrode placement. Additionally, the technologist will be able to identify common artifacts and perform basic evoked potential procedures. With training, will be expected to become facile with basic electrophysiological and MRI data manipulation and import into advanced analysis programs. *The MEG/EEG Technologist is expected to administer diagnostic testing services to the designated patient age groups:* ** *Minimum Qualifications:* ** Education and training: 1.Completion of 1 year of college or university with emphasis on physical or biological sciences, */or/* high school graduation with emphasis on physical or biological sciences *required*. 2.Experience in EEG and evoked potentials is *highly* *preferred*, but not required. 3.Technicians recently graduated from an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Training Program are acceptable candidates. Physical Requirements: Some light lifting (up to 20 pounds) or moving of equipment or patients on a stretcher is occasionally needed. The general level of required manual dexterity is low to medium. *_Key Responsibility Areas_* Primary Responsibilities: 1. Adheres to training regarding ethical behavior and confidentiality. Demonstrates competence in areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and the ability to interact with patients suffering from diseases of brain dysfunction. 2. Conforms to all laboratory policies and procedures regarding OSHA and JCAHO guidelines for Universal Precautions and hospital regulations. 3. Explains the test procedure to the patient to obtain the patient’s cooperation necessary for a complete examination. Checks the patient’s medical chart for orders and special needs, with particular attention to patients with implanted medical devices. 4. Demonstrates knowledge of the peripheral nervous system, diseases related to electroneurodiagnostic medicine, instrumentation, basic electronics, and electrical safety. 5. Prepares the patient, accurately applies a variety of surface electrodes using collodian; obtains 3-space digitization of fiducial landmarks using a polhemus device for co-registration of physiologic data with a volumetric MRI; distinguishes between normal and abnormal waveforms; Acquires data using the appropriate protocols as requested by the referring physician. Examinations may include collection of spontaneous data, and evoked responses of visual, auditory, somatosensory, and or motor cortices; describes all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test; recognizes physiological and non-physiological artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. 6. Performs the appropriate tuning of the MEG system for all recordings. Manipulates instrument controls for optimal recording of electromagnetic responses. 7. Assists investigators performing research studies as needed by preparing or manipulating the instrument and applying surface recording electrodes under the direction of the MEG Center Director, Manager, or coordinator. 8. Cleans and disinfects all instrumentation and equipment and ensures it is in good operating condition. Detects instrument malfunctions, and makes minor maintenance adjustments or reports the need for major repairs. Places cleaned EEG electrodes and caps in clear plastic bags for storage. 9. Acquires specialized skills to perform the more difficult procedures. Continues education by participating in technical conferences and meetings. 10. Performs other related duties as required. *Location:* Alexian Brothers Medical Center 800 Biesterfield Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 All applications are accepted via our online application system: http://jobs.alexianbrothershealth.org/jobs/983232-EEG-Technologist.aspx *Point of contact:* Kamila Dabrowska Nursing Recruiter 847-758-2815 Application Deadline: 6/30/2014 Thank you, -Kamila ** *Kamila Dabrowska**| *Nursing Recruiter HLTHSYST *Alexian Brothers Health System****| *Human Resources** *internal. *770.2815*t.*847.758.2815*| f.*847.952.7488__ _kamila.dabrowska(a)alexian.net <mailto:Cherry.Berlongieri@alexian.net>_*|*_www.jobs.alexianbrothershealth.org <http://www.alexianjobs.org/>_ /Compassion*Dignity of the Person*Care of the Poor*Holism*Partnership/ -- Haiteng Jiang PhD candidate Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour Neuronal Oscillations Group Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab FieldTrip Development Team https://sites.google.com/site/haitengjiang/

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Fwd: Postdoc position, Stockholm Sweden
by Gary Green 27 May '14

27 May '14

*Post doc, Stockholm, Sweden* The Department of Clinical Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet offers a 2 year post doc position giving the researcher an unique mix of inspiring interactions with researchers from a wide range of research areas and a freedom to pursuit one's own qualified researchquestions. ** *NatMEG – the national facility for magnetoencephalography (MEG)* As of September 2013 Karolinska Institutet hosts a superbly equipped MEG lab. The NatMEG lab is anational facility open for researchers from all across Sweden. Due to it being a national facility, a widearray of projects is currently ongoing or under initiation at NatMEG. We are covering areas such as next generation SQUIDS, computational modelling, epilepsy work-ups and cognitive neuroscience in the areas of memory, language, attention, perception, pain, music, decision making, emotion, autism, schizophrenia, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease and more. We currently have 1 post doc and 3 guest professors that supports and initiates research at NatMEG and we are now recruiting another postdoc researcher to the lab. Please visit http://www.natmeg.se for more information. ** *Duties* Your duties as a postdoc will consist of: •The postdocs own qualified research with MEG and/or simultaneous MEG & EEG. •Research at the national infrastructure for magnetoencephalography (NatMEG), including some general operation. •Scientific support to users at NatMEG, regarding methods, experimental design and analysis. •Development of routines, experimental design and analysis with MEG and EEG. *Entry requirements* An ideal candidate has extensive MEG experience and is experienced in psychophysiology measurements. The person has strong skills in FieldTrip, MNE or other MEG analysis tools as well as in MatLab and/or Python. We are looking for candidates with a research interest within the cognitive neuroscience domain, that master academic English, is independent and service minded. A person is eligible for a position as postdoctoral research fellow if he or she has obtained a PhD nomore than seven years before the last date of employment as postdoc. ** *Application process* Read more about the application process at https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:35553/. Applications are to be submitted in the recruitment system NetRecruiter.** ** *Application deadline *2014-06-15 ** *Contact information * Daniel Lundqvist, Project manager daniel.lundqvist(a)ki.se <mailto:daniel.lundqvist@ki.se> Best regards, Elin _________________________________________________ ** *Elin Johansson*| Human Resources Officer Department of Clinical Neuroscience | Karolinska Institutet Tomtebodavägen 18A, 5^th floor | SE-171 77 Stockholm _elin.johansson.1(a)ki.se <mailto:elin.johansson.1@ki.se>_| +46 8 524 830 44 | ki.se/cns <http://ki.se/cns> ______________________________________ Karolinska Institutet – a medical university

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Fwd: Two PhD studentships in decision making and EEG in Liverpool
by Gary Green 27 May '14

27 May '14

Dear community: the new multidisciplinary Risk and Uncertainty Institute in Liverpool, sponsored by EPSRC and ESRC UK, offers two 4-year PhD studentships in the field of decision making and EEG. One studentship explores neural basis of losses and loss aversion, and the other project investigates effects of odours on decision making. Both studentships are also supported by Unilever, providing additional research funds. Details on both studentships can be found here: http://www.liv.ac.uk/risk-and-uncertainty/postgraduate/cdt-research-project… http://www.liv.ac.uk/risk-and-uncertainty/postgraduate/cdt-research-project… Applications should be submitted online via the links above. The deadline for applications is June 30. Dr. Andrej Stancak Andrej Stancak, PhD. Professor for normal physiology Senior lecturer in psychology Institute of Psychology, Health and Society Department of Experimental Psychology Eleanor Rathbone Building Bedford Street South L69 7ZA Liverpool United Kingdom Office: 204a Phone: 0044 0151 7946951 E-mail: a.stancak(a)liverpool.ac.uk <mailto:a.stancak@liverpool.ac.uk> (primary) stancak(a)lf3.cuni.cz <mailto:stancak@lf3.cuni.cz> (secondary) Office hours: Tue 10-12, Wed 10-12

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no YNiC seminar this week
by rem 27 May '14

27 May '14

Dear Users There will not be a YNiC seminar this Thursday. Next Thursday (May 5th) Prof. Gary Green will give a talk on "Progress in molecular imaging". Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: Lecturer position in Psychology at Bangor University
by Gary Green 25 May '14

25 May '14

Job Number BU00553 School/Department School of Psychology Grade 7 Salary Information £30,728 - £36,661 p.a. Contract Duration Permanent Responsible to Dr John Parkinson Closing Date 30-05-2014 We invite applications for the above appointment in the School of Psychology. We are one of the UK’s oldest and most successful Psychology departments with an established track record of excellence in research and teaching. The School was ranked 7th in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, and in the top 5 nationally for teaching quality in the 2012 National Student Survey. The School of Psychology is committed to the delivery of high quality, research-intensive, degree programmes. The School has particular strengths in health and ageing, cognitive and social neuroscience, language and development, psychological interventions, and behaviour change. We seek to appoint a candidate with significant early-career potential in our areas of expertise. The School has world leading groups developing and delivering psychological interventions within the areas of behaviour change, mindfulness, early intervention, applied behaviour analysis and dialectical behaviour therapy. In addition, the School has a highly commended doctoral clinical psychology (DClinPsy) training programme. Our reputation is also built on a state-of-the-art research environment. In the cognitive and clinical neuroscience domain this includes access to 3T MRI supporting fMRI and MRS, eye tracking, high density EEG and MRI guided TMS. Research in this area also benefits from a Neuropsychology Patient Panel and close links with regional NHS services for accessing neurological populations. The School has also recently made a substantial investment in the establishment of a Psychopharmacology research facility. In the clinical and health psychology domains we conduct research across the life-span aimed at promoting health and well-being, preventing disability and disease, improving outcomes for people with a range of physical and mental health conditions, intellectual disabilities and neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, dementia, PD) and their caregivers. Our research addresses important social issues including obesity, diet and exercise, and the prevention of age-related disability and dementia with the support of the Dementia Services Development Centre Wales, and the NEURODEM research network. The University is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, situated on the north Wales coast between the mountains of Snowdonia and the sea, making it one of the most attractive university cities in the UK. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the posts by September 1st, 2014. For further information about these positions please e-mail: psychology(a)bangor.ac.uk <mailto:psychology@bangor.ac.uk> and see the Psychology web site: www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology <http://www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology> Committed to Equal Opportunities Purpose of the Job • To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of projects. • To conduct research of an international standard in a relevant field, with substantial evidence of quality and international peer recognition • To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students. • To conduct administrative tasks as designated by the Head of School. The post holder will commence employment on grade 7. Main Duties and Responsibilities Teaching duties will include • Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes. • Motivate students to proactive engagement in learning, and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work. • Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects. • Act as personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. • To participate and plan the development of new teaching and learning materials. Research duties will include: • Personal research, and/or collaborative research with colleagues • Manage one’s own research projects, with an emphasis on research output of a quality and quantity to contribute positively to the esteem and resources generated by Research Assessments. Disseminate and publish in peer-reviewed journals of international standard or other appropriate output • Contribute to research groups / networks internally and externally to the School • Contribute towards the School’s capability to attract external research funding. • Engage in scholarly and other relevant professional activities. • Research duties may include the supervision of research students or research assistants. Administrative duties will include: • Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the School. • To contribute to the promotion and external profile of the School. • Contribute to the School’s management, and participate in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. • Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School. Other Duties and Responsibilities • The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities. • The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme. • The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments. • The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential • Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area • PhD, or near to completion of PhD Desirable • Higher education teaching qualification completed or near to completion Experience/Knowledge Teaching Essential • Experience of teaching at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes • Evidence of good / innovative pedagogic practice • Experience of module development and delivery in higher education • Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects Research Essential • Active researcher supported by evidence of a growing research profile in peer-reviewed journals of international standard or other appropriate output • Evidence of contribution to research groups / networks • Capability to develop and manage research projects, and to disseminate results through presentation at relevant conferences and publication in relevant journals • Evidence of attracting and securing external funding for research Skills/Abilities Essential • Innovative and exciting approaches to teaching and research • Demonstrate the ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines • Ability to lead and work effectively as part of a team • Ability to work independently, to take the initiative, and to innovate. • Excellent verbal and written skills • Experience of conducting administrative duties efficiently and effectively • Demonstrable computer skills, including MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel. Desirable • Evidence of successful external networking and profile-raising • Some administrative and organisational experience, related to academic development or equivalent • Evidence of disseminating own ‘good practice’ effectively to others and taking up of ‘good practice’ from other sources into own work • The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this post General All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact. All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references All candidates must meet the requirements of UK ‘right to work’ requirements* ** If you require Home Office permission to work in the UK, or need to switch your visa status in order to take this job, please note that following the introduction by the Government of immigration limits on skilled workers we recommend you use the following link to information about the routes into employment and to check eligibility requirements: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/ ---------------------------------------------------- Paul Mullins PhD Director, Senior MRI Physicist Bangor Imaging Center, School of Psychology, Bangor University. Adeilad Brigantia Penrallt Road Gwynedd LL57 2AS United Kingdom Ph: ++44 (0) 1248 383631 email: p.mullins(a)bangor.ac.uk <mailto:p.mullins@bangor.ac.uk> ---------------------------------------------------- *Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig 1141565 - Registered Charity No. 1141565* Gall y neges e-bost hon, ac unrhyw atodiadau a anfonwyd gyda hi, gynnwys deunydd cyfrinachol ac wedi eu bwriadu i'w defnyddio'n unig gan y sawl y cawsant eu cyfeirio ato (atynt). Os ydych wedi derbyn y neges e-bost hon trwy gamgymeriad, rhowch wybod i'r anfonwr ar unwaith a dilewch y neges. Os na fwriadwyd anfon y neges atoch chi, rhaid i chi beidio a defnyddio, cadw neu ddatgelu unrhyw wybodaeth a gynhwysir ynddi. Mae unrhyw farn neu safbwynt yn eiddo i'r sawl a'i hanfonodd yn unig ac nid yw o anghenraid yn cynrychioli barn Prifysgol Bangor. Nid yw Prifysgol Bangor yn gwarantu bod y neges e-bost hon neu unrhyw atodiadau yn rhydd rhag firysau neu 100% yn ddiogel. Oni bai fod hyn wedi ei ddatgan yn uniongyrchol yn nhestun yr e-bost, nid bwriad y neges e-bost hon yw ffurfio contract rhwymol - mae rhestr o lofnodwyr awdurdodedig ar gael o Swyddfa Cyllid Prifysgol Bangor. This email and any attachments may contain confidential material and is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you must not use, retain or disclose any information contained in this email. Any views or opinions are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of Bangor University. Bangor University does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. Unless expressly stated in the body of the text of the email, this email is not intended to form a binding contract - a list of authorised signatories is available from the Bangor University Finance Office.

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Fwd: PhD studentships in Edinburgh, Scotland
by Gary Green 23 May '14

23 May '14

Dear all Please forward to any student interested ... Multiple studenships for a 1+3 PhD (university, BBSRC, MRC funded) are available at the Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology http://www.ccace.ed.ac.uk/students-training/postgraduates/phd-studentships - the dead line for application is June 6th I'd like to draw your attention here to the human neuro-imaging relevant ones: - Defining sub-populations endophenotypes during normal aging - What is normal brain ageing? Developing and validating a quantitative diagnostic method incorporating brain images and clinical measures - Inflammation and white matter lesions: understanding causality and effects on depression and cognition - Determining the mechanisms whereby adverse early life events modify the trajectory of cognitive ageing - A combined Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) study of brain development and ageing Best Cyril -- The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.

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ynic closed on Monday the 26th
by Gary Green 23 May '14

23 May '14

Several users have asked whether we are open on Monday the 26th. No - we are closed on the Bank Holiday Monday Sorry for any inconvenience caused -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre & Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk http://http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Jill Hurst tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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Fwd: PostDoc in ASD-Neuroimaging
by Gary Green 23 May '14

23 May '14

Postdoctoral Position on Social Neuroscience and Autism at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig Department of Social Neuroscience (Prof. Dr. Tania Singer) Research Group “Psychopathology of the Social Brain” (Dr. Philipp Kanske) The successful candidate will be involved in a BMBF-funded project on modulatory effects of oxytocin treatment on higher-order social cognition as measured with fMRI in autism spectrum disorder. This project is part of the ASD-Net consortium (http://www.asd-net.de). Job description - Co-ordination and execution of a large Oxytocin-fMRI and behavioral study in autism (N~100). - Analysis of fMRI and behavioral data and publication of the results. - Interdisciplinary collaboration with the members of the other ASD-Net projects (see http://www.asd-net.de) and within the Social Neuroscience Department with experts in social- and affective neurosciences (including DTI, resting state, cortical thickness and functional fMRI), behavioral psychology (including social cognition, game theory, cognitive functioning) and bio-psychology (including TSST, diurnal cortisol profiles). Job requirements The successful candidate has finished the PhD and shows evidence of high scholarly promise in the form of publications and other academic achievements. Ideally, he/she has advanced expertise in functional and structural neuroimaging (SPM) as well as autism and oxytocin research. The Max Planck Institute (http://www.cbs.mpg.de) offers an international research environment. It offers an excellent infrastructure (e.g., three human 3T and one 7T MRI, rt-fMRI, TMS/tDCS, MEG, behavioral laboratory, stress laboratory, etc.). The department also has additional behavioral laboratory space in Berlin, which is located just an hour by train from Leipzig. Applications (including a CV, list of publications, statement of research interests, and contact information of 3 referees) should be sent as a single PDF file, with your name as the file name, to Sandra Zurborg (zurborg(a)cbs.mpg.de). For further details, please see the attachment. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages women and handicapped individuals to apply. -- Philipp Kanske PhD Research Group Leader Department of Social Neuroscience Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Stephanstr. 1a 04103 Leipzig, Germany phone +49 341 9940-2693 fax +49 341 9940-2356 kanske(a)cbs.mpg.de

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YNiC seminar today (external speaker)
by rem 22 May '14

22 May '14

Dear Users This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020) there will be a talk on 'Context-dependent representation of auditory time' given by Sundeep Teki from UCL. http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/~steki/ <http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/%7Esteki/> Abstract: Perception of time is critical for accurate comprehension of natural auditory signals such as speech and music. This talk will present a range of behavioural and functional imaging studies supporting the emerging hypothesis that representation of time is highly context-dependent. Specifically, the talk will focus on the role of rhythmic structure of sequences in shaping human perception of time as well as recent work on the representation of temporal information in working memory. Sundeep will be in the department for a couple of hours prior to his seminar. If you would like to meet with him please email Becky Gilbert (Prince) (becky.prince(a)york.ac.uk) or Sundeep (sundeep.teki(a)gmail.com) to schedule a meeting. We will be taking Sundeep to dinner at Red Chilli before he returns to London this evening. Please let me know if you would like to join us for dinner. Everyone is welcome to attend the seminar and refreshments will be available after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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YNiC seminar 22nd May (external speaker)
by rem 19 May '14

19 May '14

Dear Users This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020) there will be a talk on 'Context-dependent representation of auditory time' given by Sundeep Teki from UCL. http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/~steki/ <http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/%7Esteki/> Abstract: Perception of time is critical for accurate comprehension of natural auditory signals such as speech and music. This talk will present a range of behavioural and functional imaging studies supporting the emerging hypothesis that representation of time is highly context-dependent. Specifically, the talk will focus on the role of rhythmic structure of sequences in shaping human perception of time as well as recent work on the representation of temporal information in working memory. Sundeep will be in the department for a couple of hours prior to his seminar. If you would like to meet with him please email Becky Prince (becky.prince(a)york.ac.uk) or Sundeep (sundeep.teki(a)gmail.com) to schedule a meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the seminar and refreshments will be available after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd:Researcher/Postdoctoral position: Multimodal Neuroimaging, Twins, Autism and ADHD, Karolinska Institutet
by Gary Green 16 May '14

16 May '14

One Researcher/postdoc position is available in our group at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. Application Deadline is June the 30th 2014. --- Group and Project --- Karolinska Institutet Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (KIND) http://ki.se/kind KIND is an excellence center for research, development, education and clinical practice in the area of developmental psychopathology. The Roots of Autism and ADHD Twin Study Sweden (RATSS) is a frontline research project within KIND, focusing on monozygotic twins discordant for autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders. For the first time ever, twins are examined on multiple levels: behavior, cognition, neurobiology, environment, and genetics to elucidate the etiology of neuropsychiatric disorders. Functional and structural neuroimaging using MRI are an integral part of RATSS. Scanning is performed at the Karolinska Institutet MR Research Center, using a 3 Tesla MR scanner (GE MR750). To date, 80 pairs have been examined. --- Position --- As a neuroimaging researcher (typically, but not necessarily post-doc) in RATSS, while working in a team of scientists, you are mainly responsible for the acquisition and analyses of the multimodal brain imaging data. Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), resting state functional MRI and structural T1 analyses will be integrated into hierarchical network models such as brain connectome. We expect motivation, routine and professionalism in administrative tasks, grant application and article writing. This work will be done in close collaboration with other partners (e.g. Dr. Peter Fransson, the Dept. of Clinical Neuroscience (KI); Institute Pasteur (Paris), EUAIMS project, Mt Sinai (New York)). All details about the position can be found here: https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/se/what:job/jobID:37590/where:4/ Applications should be submitted here: https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:login/jobID:37590/where:4/ Please note that we DO NOT ACCEPT applications being submitted by email. To be considered, your application must be submitted through the application system. Best regards, Elodie Cauvet for KIND *Élodie CAUVET*| PhD Karolinska Institutet Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (KIND) Gävlegatan 22B, floor 8 | 113 30 Stockholm +46 (0)8 51452706 | +46 (0)728 774 058 elodie <https://email.ki.se/owa/redir.aspx?C=Yws-BfEKPEuYDmoqYTqpzJ2v1_9YQdEIgtorF8…>.cauvet(a)ki.se <https://email.ki.se/owa/redir.aspx?C=Yws-BfEKPEuYDmoqYTqpzJ2v1_9YQdEIgtorF8…> | ki.se/kind <https://email.ki.se/owa/redir.aspx?C=Yws-BfEKPEuYDmoqYTqpzJ2v1_9YQdEIgtorF8…> ___________________________________________________________________________________ Karolinska Institutet – a medical university

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Fwd: Position for a postdoctoral researcher in Functional Neuroimaging at RWTH Aachen University
by Gary Green 16 May '14

16 May '14

The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, RWTH Aachen University, invites applications for a *Position for a postdoctoral researcher in Functional Neuroimaging (TV-L 13).* The position is available starting July 1^st , 2014 or later in the research group “Functional imaging of the chemosensory system”, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology in the framework of the DFG-funded research project “Targeting the brain through the nose: Influence of intranasal insulin application on the human olfactory system” at RWTH Aachen University. Funding for this position can be provided for two years. The research of the group focuses on behavioral and neuronal correlates of olfactory, trigeminal, and gustatory stimulation as well as the interaction of the chemosensory systems with other sensory systems. Using state-of-the-art stimulation devices in combination with sophisticated behavioral methods and non-invasive means of functional brain imaging (fMRI, EEG/ERP) we investigate how the human brain processes chemosensory stimuli. The project is engaged with the influence of insulin on the olfactory system. We will use the well-established method of intranasal insulin application in combination with behavioral as well as functional imaging methods to investigate the effects of insulin on the olfactory system. The results will provide innovative insights into the interaction of cerebrospinal insulin with the olfactory system. Conclusions on the fundamental mechanisms of insulin effects on food consumption and the mediation of satiety in healthy subjects can be drawn. Our results will provide background information for diseases of which it is well known that cerebrospinal insulin levels are reduced (Morbus Alzheimer) or an insulin resistance exists (overweight, adiposity). The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team of young researchers at a well-known research institution (_www.rwth-aachen.de <http://www.rwth-aachen.de>_). The candidate will design and conduct behavioral as well as functional imaging experiments, collect data, perform statistical data analysis (SPSS, Matlab and SPM), present the results at national and international meetings and publish research manuscripts. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Nutrition, or a related field and should either have experience with sensory testing in a behavioral and psychophysiological setting or designing functional imaging experiments and analyzing functional imaging data. Very good English communication and writing skills are expected. The position requires a strong interest in research questions and experimental skills combined with a high level of motivation, team-orientation as well as the ability to solve problems independently. Programming skills in Matlab are considered a plus. Qualified women are explicitly invited to apply and handicapped candidates with equal qualification will be given preference. Please send your application including a cover letter, CV, list of publication as well as at least one reference address to Jun.-Prof. Dr. Jessica Freiherr (jfreiherr(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:jealbrecht@ukaachen.de>). Additional information about our group can be found at: www.olf.rwth-aachen.de <http://www.ukaachen.de/content/folder/1019029>. Prof. Dr. Jessica Freiherr Diplom-Trophologin Juniorprofessorin "Neuroscience of chemosensation" Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Diagnostische und Interventionelle Neuroradiologie Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen Pager:+49 241 80 35688 Tel.: +49 241 80 80976 Fax: +49 241 80 3335688 eMail: jfreiherr(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:jfreiherr@ukaachen.de> www.olf.rwth-aachen.de <http://www.olf.rwth-aachen.de>

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Fwd: Research Assistant position in the Gabrieli Lab at MIT
by Gary Green 15 May '14

15 May '14

We are looking for a full-time Technical Assistant to join the Gabrieli Lab and assist with all phases of neuroimaging and behavioral studies on developmental cognitive neuroscience. This includes design and implementation of experiments with both children and adult participants; operation of EEG and MRI scanner; neuropsychological/behavioral data collection (in schools and in lab); data coding and analysis; contacting and scheduling families; other support as needed for lab personnel. Advanced computer skills highly desirable but not required. This position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study. Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in neuroscience, education, psychology, cognitive science, computer programming or related field. Demonstrable pre-existing interest and experience in psychology, developmental disabilities, education, or cognitive neuroscience. Direct experience working with children in an educational or research setting required. Fluency in a second language (especially Spanish or Mandarin) helpful. Knowledge of programming (Matlab, python), statistical software (R, SPSS), and/or psychological experiment software (E-Prime, psychtoolbox, etc.) helpful. To apply, please e-mail Allyson Mackey (amackey(a)mit.edu <mailto:amackey@mit.edu>) with your CV and cover letter. -- Allyson Mackey, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow, Gabrieli Lab Massachusetts Institute of Technology 43 Vassar St. 46-4037D Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 324-3721

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Fwd: 5 postdoc opportunities at the Brain and Mind Institute, Western University, Canada
by Gary Green 15 May '14

15 May '14

The Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) <http://www.uwo.ca/bmi/about/index.html> at Western University <http://www.uwo.ca/> in London, Ontario, Canada has funding available for 5 new postdoctoral fellows. The BMI is recognized as one of the world’s leading research institutes in cognitive neuroscience and aims to understand how the brain allows us to perceive the world, makes sense of what we see and hear, remember the past and plan for the future, communicate our thoughts to others, choose goals, plan actions and carry those actions out. The BMI has access to state-of-the-art facilities for cognitive neuroscience research, including magnetic resonance imaging (with research-dedicated 3T and 7T MRI scanners for fMRI, DTI, MRS, etc.), neurophysiology, human electrophysiology (EEG, ERP, EMG), neurostimulation (TMS, tDCS), cluster computing, access to a diverse range of clinical populations, human behavioral and kinematic testing equipment, and a sleep lab. Potential applicants should contact one or more prospective advisors at BMI <http://www.uwo.ca/bmi/members/principal_investigators.html> to discuss possibilities. The postdoctoral salary will provide two years of salary split equally between BMI funding and grants from the advisor(s). To apply please send the following to Denise Soanes <dsoanes4(a)uwo.ca <mailto:dsoanes4@uwo.ca>>: (1) the postdoctoral candidate’s CV; (2) two reference letters (sent directly to Denise Soanes by the referees); (3) a statement from the proposed advisor(s) indicating a willingness to support the applicant and to provide matching funds toward the salary and the proposed starting date; (4) a one-page description of the proposed project; and (5) one short paragraph indicating how the applicant and/or project will advance research at the BMI (which may include helping new faculty launch their labs, bringing new methodological or analytic expertise to the BMI, facilitating new collaborations between labs at BMI and/or other groups on campus, and/or recruiting excellent candidates to work on innovative projects). Questions about details of the application process should be sent to Denise Soanes <dsoanes4(a)uwo.ca <mailto:dsoanes4@uwo.ca>>. Broader questions about the fellowships may be sent to Dr. Melvyn Goodale <mgoodale(a)uwo.ca <mailto:mgoodale@uwo.ca>>, Director of the BMI. The deadline for applications for the first round of competition is *July 1, 2014.* http://www.uwo.ca/bmi/news/bmi_news/western_cognitive_neuroscience_postdoct… -- Dr Jessica Grahn Brain and Mind Institute Department of Psychology Room 229, Natural Sciences Building Western University London, Ontario, N6A 5B7 jgrahn(a)uwo.ca www.jessicagrahn.com

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Fwd: PhD position in Bayesian neuroimaging
by Gary Green 15 May '14

15 May '14

I am looking for a PhD student in Statistics in the field of Bayesian neuroimaging (mainly fMRI). The position is fully funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR) within the project 'Statistical Analysis of fMRI data'. Deadline for applications is May 30, 2014. More information about the position is available in the formal announcement: http://www.liu.se/en/job/show.html?5573. - Mattias -- Mattias Villani, Professor Division of Statistics Dept. of Computer and Information Science Linköping University SE-581 83 LINKÖPING Sweden Phone: +46 (0)13 281446 Cell: +46 (0)709 373799 Email: mattias.villani(a)gmail.com Web: http://mattiasvillani.com

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Fwd: 3 PhD Positions in NLP - Fondazione Bruno Kessler
by Gary Green 14 May '14

14 May '14

-- Apologies for cross-posting. It would be appreciated if you could forward this email to any interested parties. -- Have you recently completed or expect very soon an MSc or equivalent degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, engineering or a closely related area? Are you interested in carrying out research on NLP during the next years? Are you excited to spend a part of your life in a pleasant city in the heart of the Italian Alps? WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!! The Human Language Technology (HLT) group at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (Trento, Italy) in conjunction with the the ICT International Doctorate School of the University of Trento <http://ict.unitn.it/>is pleased to announce the availability of three fully-funded 3-year PhDpositions in the following NLP topics: * Machine Translation: Human in the loop for advanced machine translation <http://hlt.fbk.eu/open-positions/PhD_Fellowships_to_start_in_2014> * Automatic Speech Recognition: Acoustic Modeling for Speech Recognition <http://hlt.fbk.eu/open-positions/PhD_Fellowships_to_start_in_2014> * Content Processing: Building the Web of Data exploiting Natural Language Processing <http://hlt.fbk.eu/open-positions/PhD_Fellowships_to_start_in_2014> Job Description The first year is mainly devoted to the acquisition of scientific knowledge at both basic and high level. During the second year the PhD candidate will deepen his/her scientific knowledge and starts to establish his/her thesis work, identifying the objectives and research activities to be developed within the thesis. During the third year, the PhD candidate will focus on his/her personal contribution to the state-of-the-art on the chosen research problem and/or to the development of the proposed technological innovation. The research activity of the PhD candidate will be closely related to EU projects. This will allow the PhD candidate to develop collaborations with other researchers participating in these research projects and it may also allow him/her to spend part of his research activity at partner laboratories. Possibility of internships in academia and industry. The PhD candidates have to pass the selection of the ICT Doctorate School to be enrolled as PhD students. The starting date of PhD program flexible after September, 2014. Profile The applicant must have recently completed or expect very soon an MSc or equivalent degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, engineering or a closely related area. In addition, the applicant should * have strong curiosity to solve problems in natural language processing * have a strong background in statistics, probability theory and machine learning * have excellent programming skills in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, or Java * enjoy working with real-world problems and large data sets * Good knowledge of written and spoken English * enjoy working in a closely collaborating team Working Environment The doctoral student will be employed at the HLT group, a unit for research in natural language processing at the Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy. The group has a long tradition in research on machine translation, automatic speech recognition and content processing. Currently, the HLT groups is involved in several European projects such as Matecat, Eu-Bridge and Excitement. Former students are nowadays employed in leader IT companies in the world. Important Dates The opening of the call is expected at the beginning of May 2014. Potential candidates are strongly invited to contact us in advance for preliminary interviews. There is also the possibility to begin with an internships at our group during the Summer before the official PhD program starts, sport facilities. Benefits Fondazione Bruno Kessler offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, full reimbursement for conferences and summer schools, competitive salary, an excellent team of supervisors and mentors, help for housing (and partial reimbursement), full health insurance, possibility of Italian courses, sporting facilities. Further Information For further information about the position, please contact: Dr. Claudio Giuliano (giuliano(a)fbk.eu <mailto:giuliano@fbk.eu>).

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