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Fwd: 2 PhD positions in motivation and decision making
by Gary Green 09 May '14

09 May '14

Applications are invited for two PhD positions in the Psychology department at the University of Giessen, Germany. The fist position is available immediately with a flexible starting date. This position is funded by the project grant “Modulation of value-based decision making by novelty”. The project will investigate the influence of contextual novelty on learning and decision-making using fMRI. The second position will be available starting September. This position is not associated with a specific project, giving room to the candidate's ideas in designing experiments on motivation and decision making. The department offers an on-site research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner. The successful candidate(s) will collect and analyze fMRI data using computational models of decision-making, present the results at scientific conferences and write scientific papers. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in neuroscience, psychology, biology or a related field and with a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience and the ability to work independently. We expect programming skills and proficiency in English; prior experience in computational neuroscience and experience with fMRI are of advantage. Please send your CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees by e-mail to bianca.wittmann(a)psychol.uni-giessen.de. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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Fwd:Postdoctoral positions at CMIV in Linkoping
by Gary Green 09 May '14

09 May '14

Dear Spinlanders, FIVE POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS funded by the Wallenberg Foundation are available at the Center for Medical Imaging and Visualization (CMIV) in Linkoping, Sweden. CMIV (https://www.liu.se/cmiv) is a multidisciplinary research center with a strong clinical focus, initiated by Linköping University, the County Council of Östergötland and Sectra AB. It is located in the University Hospital, within the clinical environment. Suggested areas of research includes: --- Concentration determination of neurotransmitters GABA and Glu (MRS) --- Mechanistic modelling of the BOLD-response (fMRI) --- Quantitative myelin mapping (qMRI) --- Ultrafast fMRI (fMRI) With a focus on the development of high-performance MR-methods for diagnosing and monitoring neurodegenerative diseases (such as MS), sleep disorders, etc. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS MAY 31, 2014. Peter Ps. Feel free to contact me if you attend ISMRM-ESMRMB 2014, I will be there. Peter Lundberg, PhD, Professor University of Linköping and University Hospital of Linköping Radiation Physics and CMIV Postal address: Peter Lundberg Radiation Physics University Hospital of Linköping S-581 85 Linköping, Sweden Mail peter.lundberg(a)liu.se Ph +46-(0)10 - 103 2790 On MR-Education http://edunmrsoft.wordpress.com/

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apologies
by Gary Green 07 May '14

07 May '14

Please ignore/delete the email earlier entitled Fwd: Cron <ydbfinance@parietal> umask 0027; LANG=en_GB.UTF-8 /var/ydbfinance/ynicdb/ynicDBRaiseInvoices --verbose I hit the wrong button Sorry Gary

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Fwd: Cron <ydbfinance@parietal> umask 0027; LANG=en_GB.UTF-8 /var/ydbfinance/ynicdb/ynicDBRaiseInvoices --verbose
by Gary Green 07 May '14

07 May '14

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Fwd: CORRECTION OF DEADLINE 10 PhD positions - CIMeC - Italy
by Gary Green 07 May '14

07 May '14

Dear Colleagues and prospective Students, in a previous mail I have posted a wrong deadline with the call for 10 PhD positions at the Center for Mind/Brain Science. The correct deadline is*Tuesday May 13th, 4:00 PM.* * * *My sincere apologies. Please find below the entire corrected call.* * * Jens Schwarzbach -------------------------- * * The Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, University of Trento - Italy is now accepting applications for its PhD program. The School is offering *10 fellowships* for the three-year Doctoral Program. *The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. May 13, 2013*. The PhD Program has two tracks: * Cognitive Neuroscience * Language, Interaction & Computation The Program is emphasizing this year applications in the field of: * Animal Cognition * Computational Neuroscience * Development * Language * Learning/Motivation * Neuroimaging Methods and Analysis * Perception and Action * Decision Making and Thinking All courses are given in English. CIMeC has state-of-the-art laboratories for fMRI, MEG, EEG and TMS. The University of Trento ranks 1^st among the Italian Universities in the rankings of Times Higher Education and CIMeC ranks 1^st for quality of research in the ranking of the Italian National for the Evaluation of Universities and Research (ANVUR). CIMeC has 6 ERC starting grants and 1 advanced grant. Trento ranks 1^st in the annual survey on quality of life in Italian cities conducted by daily Il Sole 24 Ore. General info:http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/intro Application information: http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/admissions FAQ section: http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/10142/frequently-asked-questions Contact: phd.cimec(a)unitn.it <mailto:phd.cimec@unitn.it> jens.schwarzbach(a)unitn.it <mailto:jens.schwarzbach@unitn.it>

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Reminder: MEG/EEG research group meeting
by Emma Holmes 06 May '14

06 May '14

Dear all, Just a reminder about the MEG/EEG meeting *this Thursday (8th)*, where Scott will be presenting "Reactivating and Reorganising Memories in Sleep". The meeting will take place at *12:00* in *B002*. Best, Emma On 24 April 2014 16:57, Emma Holmes <eh776(a)york.ac.uk> wrote: > Dear all, > > The next MEG/EEG group meeting will be *Thursday 8th May *at > *12:00pm* > Scott Cairney will be presenting "Reactivating and Reorganising Memories > in Sleep". > > Hope to see you there! > > Best, > Emma > > ____________________________________________ > > Emma Holmes > PhD Student > > Room B001b, Department of Psychology, > University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK. > Email: eh776(a)york.ac.uk; Tel: 01904 322879 > >

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Fwd: PhD Job offer in Visual Neuroscience, University of Regensburg (Germany)
by Gary Green 06 May '14

06 May '14

To: SPM(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK Dear colleagues, please find below a job offer for a PhD position at the University of Regensburg, Germany. You might send it to interested students if you like. Best regards, Gregor **** The University of Regensburg (Germany), Institute for Psychology, Workgroup Experimental Psychology offers a 65 % position for a three-year PhD project starting in October 2014 (Chair: Prof. Dr. Mark Greenlee; Principal Investigator: PD Dr. G. Volberg). The salary will be according to German TV-L E 13 (65 % position) payment plan. The DFG-funded research project is on the neural basis of grapheme-color synesthesia, a perceptual phenomenon where achromatic letters or numbers produce a simultaneous sensation of color. Methods include electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Eligible job applicants must hold a masters degree (or comparable) in psychology or neighboring disciplines. They should have an academic background in visual neuroscience, especially in the acquisition and analysis of EEG and/or fMRI data. Programming experience in MatLab is advantageous. Job holders will need to recruit and test synesthetic participants from the local student population. Good skills in German are therefore necessary. We can offer an active research environment, an interesting topic for your PhD thesis, a friendly team and a UNESCO-heritage city located on the Danube River. We are looking forward to receiving your application! The University of Regensburg supports the reconcilability between family and career (see http://www.uni-regensburg.de/chancengleichheit). Physically challenged applicants will be preferred in cases of equivalent qualification. If applicable, please convey extend and type of disability in your résumé. Please note that the university does not refund costs ensuing from job interviews. Please send your application by June 1st, 2014 to PD Dr. Volberg, gregor.volberg(a)ur.de <mailto:gregor.volberg@ur.de>. The application should hold pertinent information about your academic career. Please send in the application in an electronic form (pdf) and use the subject matter „Application Synesthesia“ in the e-mail. The contact person is PD Dr. Gregor Volberg (office hours, Wednesday 10-12, Tel. +49 941 943 3862; http://www.uni-regensburg.de/psychologie-paedagogik-sport/psychologie-green…). -- PD Dr. rer. nat. Gregor Volberg gregor.volberg(a)ur.deUniversity <mailto:gregor.volberg@ur.deUniversity> of Regensburg Institute for Experimental Psychology 93040 Regensburg, Germany Tel: +49 941 943 3862 Fax: +49 941 943 3233http://www.psychologie.uni-regensburg.de/Greenlee/team/volberg/volberg.html

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Fwd: Post Doc Position
by Gary Green 05 May '14

05 May '14

Postdoc Opening: There is an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow with experience in machine learning, pattern recognition and computational modeling who is interested in functional imaging analysis relating to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The focus of our research is to identify clinically relevant biomarkers as diagnostic and prognostic indicators of TBI by integrating multimodal neuroimaging and neurobehavioral measures. The proposed work will make use of previously collected neuroimaging and self-report symptom measures housed in a database at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), in Washington, D.C. This database contains structural and functional magnetic resonance (MR) images from over 500 TBI patients and fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) images for over 320 of these patients, with additional control subjects. MEG data are also available, along with advanced computational resources. Responsibilities: 1. The main focus of this position is on developing and implementing pattern recognition and machine learning tools for the analysis of MRI and fMRI data sets. 2. Identify and develop multimodal visualization tools and statistical models to classify and discriminate morphological features in imaging data sets. 3. Develop and implement optimization routines to increase efficiency of pattern detection and visualization tools. 4. Other duties include optimizing protocols, monitoring quality control, and participating in the grant and research report authorship. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience in machine learning techniques, image processing, computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, nonlinear dynamics, analyzing large neural data sets, neural systems modeling or related areas. Expertise in MRI, fMRI, and quantitative (morphological) MRI. Experience with statistical analysis using a common analysis package (AFNI, FSL or SPM) preferred. Proficiency in a scientific programming language required (e.g. IDL, Matlab, python, C++). Incumbent should also have strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, posses a collaborative personality, strong attention to detail and be highly motivated. U.S. citizenship and/or ability to pass a rigorous background check required. Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Machine Learning, Computational Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Neuroscience, or similar. Duration: The duration of this position is for up to 3 years. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Nathan: nathan_de(a)yahoo.com

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Fwd: Research Scientist Position Available
by Gary Green 05 May '14

05 May '14

Research Scientist Position Available Department of Psychiatry Columbia University Job Description: Applications for Research Scientist Position are currently being invited. Candidates must have completed a PhD in cognitive neuroscience or related field. The principal objective of our work is use multimodal MRI techniques to enable a better understanding of the neurobiological bases of mood and attentional disorders in children and young adults. We also focus on the use of MRI techniques to examine and elucidate the mechanisms by which psychiatric treatments are effective. Salary: $50,000-$65,000 per year, depending on experience Minimum Qualifications: PhD in cognitive neuroscience or related field Computer programming skills (e.g., in C/C++, Python, MATLAB) Strong skills in operating of one or more common neuroimaging packages (e.g., AFNI, FSL, or SPM) Additional Qualifications: Close attention to detail Solid communication and writing skills Interested candidates should contract: Jonathan Posner, MD jep2111(a)columbia.edu

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Fwd: 2 PhD positions at MPI Leipzig, Germany
by Gary Green 05 May '14

05 May '14

Dear all, The Department of Neurology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig and the IFB Adiposity Diseases at the Medical Center Leipzig offer 2 PhD positions in the newly founded Research Group “Obesity and Aging”, headed by Dr Veronica Witte. We aim to determine the effects of obesity, dietary habits and other lifestyle-related factors on the aging brain, and to shed light on potential underlying mechanisms including an individual’s genetic background. Therefore, we use functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), behavioural data, peripheral markers, and genotyping in large cohorts of younger and older humans. Under supervision, the successful applicant will work independently on MRI analyses, statistical analyses, literature research and manuscript drafting as well as on the development of new projects. Participation in the group’s journal club and attendance at meetings is expected. We are looking for a motivated, self-organized, and team-oriented PhD student, holding a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the disciplines neuroscience/biomedical sciences (psychology, biology, medicine, bioinformatics...). Previous experience in statistics, epidemiology, dealing with large datasets, neuroimaging methods, neuropsychological testing, neuroanatomy, imaging genetics or programming skills are an advantage. Fluent English is necessary. We offer the challenging, dynamic, innovative, international, and multidisciplinary environment of the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in the beautiful city of Leipzig, with state-of-the-art facilities for MRI (7 T and 3T) and possibilities to engage in multiple cooperations. Please send your application including a letter of motivation (up to one page), CV, academic certificates and the names of 2 referees via email to Dr Veronica Witte, witte(a)cbs.mpg.de Deadline for application: until position is filled. The salary is based on the E 13 TV-L salary scale (1/2). 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.

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Fwd: PhD position on advanced motion correction for high-resolution EPI imaging
by Gary Green 02 May '14

02 May '14

1 PhD position at the MPI for Biological Cybernetics (MPI-BK), Tübingen, Germany One PhD position is available in a joint research project to develop a highly innovative setup to investigate brain activity during natural arm and finger movements using functional MRI. Movements are fundamental to interact with our environment. Their disturbance - for example in stroke patients - has devastating consequences on all aspects of everyday life. While it is highly desirable to understand the neural processes underlying even simple movements, this is an extremely challenging task due to the space constraints in MR scanners and the co-occurrence of motion artifacts in the EPI images. The successful candidate will join a team consisting of partners at the TU Munich, University of Ulm and the MPI-BK that develops an integrated setup to tackle those limitations. His or her main responsibility will lie on the implementation of novel motion correction schemes for EPI imaging and the integration of the imaging part into the overall setup. Applicants should have an MSc in physics and be experienced in MR imaging. Good programming skills (Matlab/C/C++, favorably Siemens IDEA) are necessary. They should enjoy working on multidisciplinary topics and have a general interest in neuroscience. The MPI-BK provides an excellent multidisciplinary, interactive and collaborative research environment combining expertise in neurophysiology (Prof. Nikos Logothetis), psychophysics (Prof. Heinrich Bülthoff), machine learning (Prof. Bernhard Schölkopf) and MRI methodology (Prof. Klaus Scheffler). The position is funded for a period of 3 years according to German Public service regulations and is immediately available. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer: Handicapped individuals are strongly encouraged to apply, and so are women in areas in which they are underrepresented. Applications including a CV and a statement of research interests and experience should be submitted to: Prof. Klaus Scheffler Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics Department of High-field Magnetic Resonance Spemannstrasse 41 72076 Tübingen, Germany Email: Tina.Schroeder(a)tuebingen.mpg.de

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Fwd: NIH Staff Scientist Position available, Bethesda, MD, USA
by Gary Green 02 May '14

02 May '14

Posted on behalf of the CPB: Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Division of Intramural Research Programs (DIRP) Section on Childhood Neuropsychiatric Disorders (SCND) Child Psychiatry Branch (CPB) Staff Scientist The Child Psychiatry Branch, in Bethesda, Maryland, is recruiting applicants for a Staff Scientist position. As a Staff Scientist, the primary duties will include conducting statistical analyses on clinical, neurobiological and treatment studies carried out in the Branch. This includes but is not limited to tasks such as maintaining the appropriate data sets, clearly conveying statistical results and methods both orally and in writing, reviewing and writing statistical content for manuscripts prior to submission, and working closely with and providing statistical support for all Branch members. The Staff Scientist position entails 25% time allotted to pursuing individual research interests. The Child Psychiatry Branch is a highly productive and collaborative group with a rich, multimodal dataset that seeks to understand neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on childhood-onset schizophrenia. There is a strong scientific and statistical computing core facility in existence, which can benefit this work. For more information about the Child Psychiatry Branch, please utilize the following link: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/labs-at-nimh/research-areas/clinics-and-labs/chp/in dex.shtml Interested candidates must have five years post-doctoral experience. Applicants should have a strong background in statistics and programming/computer science, as well as interests and experience in neuroimaging and behavioral research. The recruit should be adept at writing his/her own code to clean, organize, analyze, and visualize data. Unix and python programming skills are also preferable. In addition some highly desirable skills include: experience analyzing structural MRI, functional MRI and/or MEG data; a solid foundation in multivariate statistics (e.g., cluster analysis, principal components analysis, independent components analysis), and a background in longitudinal data analysis (e.g., mixed model regression/hierarchical linear modeling); proficiency in statistical programs such as R and MATLAB and visualization methods. SALARY RANGE: Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. BENEFITS: The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. For more information go to new employee benefits at the NIH (http://hr.od.nih.gov/Benefits/permanentemployee.htm) and other employee benefits information (http://tiny.cc/saVcr). Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to Dr. Judith Rapoport, NIMH, 10 Center Drive, Bldg. 10, Rm. 3N202 (MSC-1600), Bethesda, MD 20892 USA, or by email: rapoporj(a)mail.nih.gov SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 1, 2014 NIH and DHHS are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Fwd: Ph.D. opportunity at the University of Manchester
by Gary Green 01 May '14

01 May '14

We would like to draw your attention to an opportunity to undertake a fully-funded Ph.D. with the Audiology and Deafness Research Group in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Manchester. Please forward this message to anyone who may be interested. The topic is "Using health behavioural change approaches to predict and encourage hearing aid uptake and adherence in adults with age-related hearing loss", supervised by Professors Kevin Munro & Chris Armitage and funded by Phonak AG. Project details can be found here: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=54592 Please email kevin.munro(a)manchester.ac.uk for further details. Thank you very much

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update on YNiC seminars
by rem 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

Dear Users There will be no YNiC seminars until B020 becomes available later this term. Our next planned seminar will take place on 22nd May. Please see our website for an updated list of confirmed seminars for the summer term: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/events/thursday-sessions#preview There are also some project proposal presentations in the pipeline and I will advertise these talks when the presenters are ready. 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:Two Research Assistant Positions at Boston Children's Hospital
by Gary Green 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

TwoResearchAssistantPositions at Children'sHospitalBoston: Pediatric and Infant (f)MRI/developmental cognitive neuroscience/typical and atypical reading development GaabLab at Children'sHospitalBoston Developmental Medicine Children'sHospitalBoston RESEARCHSTUDYASSISTANTS: Children'sHospitalBoston(Harvard Medical School); Developmental Medicine Center, Laboratories ofCognitiveNeuroscience: A) TechnicalResearchStudyAssistantto join theGaabLab/www.bostonchildrens.org/gaablab <http://www.bostonchildrens.org/gaablab>/and (www.babymri.org <http://www.babymri.org/>) to assist with all study phases of functional and structural MRI for several projects. This includes design and implementation of experiments; help with operation of MRI scanner, implementation and maintenance of analysis software; technical support for lab personnel. Advanced computer skills required. This position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study in cognitive (developmental) neuroscience, computer science,cognitivescience orneuroscience. Bachelor's Degree in computer science, psychology,cognitivescience,neuroscience, math, or related field required. Comfort with a heterogeneous computing environment (Linux/Unix, Mac, and Windows) as well as some programming experience required; knowledge of psychological experiment software (E Prime, Presentation, etc.) and/or fMRI analyses software helpful. Demonstrable pre-existing interest incognitiveneurosciencedesired; knowledge of neuroanatomy or statistics helpful. Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and must like working with children. Start date June/July 2014 or later; 18 months commitment preferred. Please send application package to Nadine GaabNadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu <mailto:Nadine.gaab@childrens.harvard.edu> B) Research Study Assistant to join the Gaab Lab /www.bostonchildrens.org/gaablab <http://www.bostonchildrens.org/gaablab>/and (www.babymri.org <http://www.babymri.org/>) to assist with day-to day operations and functions and development and implementation of research procedures. This includes subject recruitment for pediatric research studies which will include close interaction with schools in the Boston area, scheduling of pediatric research subjects, database maintenance, pediatric testing (including MRI/fMRI scanning of young children and infants [see www.babymri.org <http://www.babymri.org>]) and data analyses (psychometrics, psychophysics and functional magnetic imaging), stimuli design and administrative work (e.g.; preparation of internal review board proposals). Demonstrable pre-existing interest in cognitive neuroscience desired; knowledge of project management, psychological experiment software (e.g.: Eprime or Presentation) or statistics helpful. Advanced computer skills highly desirable but not required. Bachelor's Degree in psychology, education, child development, cognitive science, neuroscience, or related field required. Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and must like working with children and families. Start date June/July 2014 or later; 18 months commitment preferred. Please send application package to Nadine Gaab Nadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu <mailto:Nadine.gaab@childrens.harvard.edu> /"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" A. Einstein (1879-1955)/ /Nadine Gaab, PhD/ /Assistant Professor of Pediatrics/ /Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School /// /Department of Medicine/////Division of Developmental Medicine/ /Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience 1 Autumn Street (Office 643); Boston, MA 02115/ /nadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu <mailto:nadine.gaab@childrens.harvard.edu>/ /phone: 857-218-3021/ www.childrenshospital.org/research-and-innovation/research-labs/gaab-labora… <http://www.childrenshospital.org/research-and-innovation/research-labs/gaab…> www.babymri.org

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Fwd:PhD Position in Decision Neuroscience at the University of Basel, Switzerland
by Gary Green 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

Dear colleagues, the Department of Psychology of the University of Basel, Switzerland (Center for Economic Psychology), is seeking applicants for a 3-year Ph.D. position. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to work towards their Ph.D. in Psychology within a project that is funded by the Swiss National Academy of Science (Schweizer Nationalfonds, SNF). The project, jointly led by Dr. Sebastian Gluth and Prof. Dr. Jörg Rieskamp, will investigate cognitive and neural mechanisms of reward-based decision and learning processes with the use of neuroimaging tools such as fMRI and EEG. The ideal candidate would have a M.Sc. in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience or a related field and should be interested in cognitive neuroscience and quantitative research methods. Prior experience with the analysis of fMRI/EEG data and/or with cognitive modeling is desirable. The position allows focusing entirely on conducting research. Applicants will be part of an international work group and an English-speaking environment at the University of Basel. The salary will be about 45,000 Swiss Francs (approx. 51,000 USD or 36,000 EUR) per year. Additional resources to fund experiments and conference travels are available. Review of applications will start on the 25^th of May and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications (consisting of a short cover letter describing your motivation, curriculum vitae, and a letter of recommendation) to sebastian.gluth(a)unibas.ch <mailto:sebastian.gluth@unibas.ch>. The position can start immediately but later start dates are also possible. The Center for Economic Psychology is directed by Prof. Dr. Jörg Rieskamp. The lab has access to a research-dedicated 3T MR scanner, EEG- and eye-tracking facilities. The lab is part of the growing Department of Psychology at the University of Basel, one of the leading research Universities in Europe. Basel is situated at the river Rhine right at the border to France and Germany. It’s a great place to live and work. Quality of life, health care, and public transportation meet the highest international standards. Please do not hesitate to send us an email for further inquiries. We are looking forward to your application!

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Fwd: Postdoc EEG data analysis and source modeling
by Gary Green 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

*From: *Thomas Knoesche <knoesche(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:knoesche@cbs.mpg.de>> *Subject: **Postdoc EEG data analysis and source modeling* *Date: *29 Apr 2014 13:02:42 GMT+2 *To: *Thomas Knoesche <knoesche(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:knoesche@cbs.mpg.de>> Dear colleagues, would you please be so kind as to spread the job offer cited below at your institutions and forward it to anyone whom you know and who might be interested? Thank you so much, Thomas Knösche -------------------------------- The Research & Development Unit „MEG and Cortical Networks“ at the Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Science at Leipzig offers a position as POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in the area of Medical Signal Processing and Biophysical Modelling. The research project aims at the development of fast and effective processing techniques for EEG data. The task of the successful applicant will be to develop methods for artefact identification and correction, spatial interpolation and source reconstruction. The successful applicant holds a PhD degree in informatics, mathematics, physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or similar. Experience with the measurement and analysis of brain signals is an advantage, but not essential. A keen interest in the biological foundations of cognition should be present. Decent programming skills are of importance. 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. The position is available for 2 years. Payment is according to the German scale TVöD 13. The selection procedure starts as the applications come in. Please send your application by email, citing the code number "PD 14" to: PD Dr.habil. Thomas R. Knösche Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Stephanstraße 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany [phone: +49 341 9940-2619] [email: knoesche(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:knoesche@cbs.mpg.de>]

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position in fMRI at Northwestern University
by Gary Green 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in fMRI at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in Northwestern University's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Duration: 2 years (option to renew for additional years) Start date: Summer 2014 Salary: Depends on experience, in accordance with NIH Guidelines For further information, applicants should contact: Jordan Grafman, Ph.D. Director, Brain Injury Research Program Director, Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory jgrafman(a)northwestern.edu Overview: The focus of research in the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory is identifying the forms of knowledge represented in the prefrontal cortex and related brain structures (including social processes, event parsing and storage, planning processes, etc.), and studying functional neuroplasticity during learning and during recovery of function after brain injury. The operating framework to study these processes and their disorders is based on cognitive science theory, and we combine this approach with state-of-the-art clinical neuroscience techniques such as structural and functional MRI, genetics, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), as well as single-pulse and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The laboratory studies healthy volunteers as well as a variety of patients with focal and diffuse brain damage. The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory is located in the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) on the Northwestern University Medical Center campus in downtown Chicago. The laboratory provides ample opportunity for the development of innovative, focused research and a broad collaborative cognitive neuroscience experience. Required Qualifications: Position qualifications include a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. The successful applicant will have expertise in fMRI data acquisition and analysis, strong skills in statistical and experimental methods, and experience in conducting human cognitive neuroscience research. Experience with neuroimaging analysis programs (AFNI, FSL, SPM, or other relevant programs), stimulus presentation programs (E-prime, Presentation, Superlab, Cogent/Psychtoolbox [MATLAB]), and statistical analysis programs (MATLAB, R, SPSS) is also required. Excellent scientific writing skills and strong publication records are highly desired. Applicants should be able to work independently and with minimal supervision, but should also demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a desire to work collaboratively. Salary and benefits are competitive. An earlier start time is possible. Candidates should submit a CV, statement of interest, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Jordan Grafman (jgrafman(a)northwestern.edu).

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position
by Gary Green 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Behavioral Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory McLean Imaging Center at McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA Harvard Medical School A National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)-sponsored T32 Postdoctoral Research Position is available in a multidisciplinary, productive and stimulating environment with excellent research, clinical and training resources. The focus of the training is on brain imaging (EEG, MRI, MRS, near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)), psychiatry and substance abuse with an additional focus on translational research. A recent partnership with the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at the MGH, allows us to offer training in PET as well. Current resources include clinical 3T and 4T magnets and a 9.4T small bore animal magnet. Applicants with a background in brain imaging, computational science, physics, methods development and imaging-related statistics are sought and the program will be tailored to meet the individual’s needs in order to help him/her to develop into an independent researcher with a focus on neuroimaging of addiction or addiction psychiatry. After working with a preceptor, the fellow will be given opportunities to conduct research in a number of areas in order to advance his/her career development. Fellowships are available for 2-3 years. Applicants should hold an M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics/medical physics, computer science, neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology or a related field. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Earliest possible start date is July1, 2014; salary is commensurate with experience and is dictated by NIH guidelines (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-14-046.html). Candidates must be US citizens or hold a green card. Inquiries may be made to the Director of the Program, Dr. Scott E. Lukas at 617-855-2767 or via e-mail at slukas(a)mclean.harvard.edu with a copy to the T32 Administrative Assistant, Wendy Tartarini (wtartari(a)mclean.harvard.edu); she may also be reached at 617-855-2174. To set up a meeting at the OHBM meeting at Hamburg, contact Dr. Blaise Frederick via email at bbfrederick(a)mclean.harvard.edu or Dr. Amy Janes (ajanes(a)mclean.harvard.edu ).

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Fwd: PhD studentship in Psychology / Statistics
by Gary Green 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

PhD studentship in Psychology / Statistics: From peak to meta-analysis map: cumulating knowledge across neuroimaging studies Responsible: Ruth Seurinck & Beatrijs Moerkerke, Department of Data Analysis, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is an important research technique in psychology. Since publications of single fMRI studies have flourished, it is increasingly recognized that progress in understanding human brain function will not only require the acquisition of new data but a synthesis and integration of data across studies and labs (Yarkoni, Poldrack, Van Essen & Wager, 2010). Meta-analysis is a promising tool to achieve this goal. The current available procedures for fMRI data use coordinate-based techniques where the limited amount of voxels that survive a statistical threshold are combined into one map to determine the location in the brain of the overall observed effect (Laird et al., 2005; Radua et al., 2009; Wager, Lindquist, Nichols, Kober and Van Snellenberg, 2009). However, statistical significance is not an optimal indicator for the true underlying effect and information is only available for these significant peak voxels. Also, there is evidence of publication bias in fMRI studies. Studies that do not reach statistical significance are less likely to be published and included in a meta-analysis, distorting the results of the meta-analysis. A recent study demonstrated evidence for publication bias in a meta-analysis of the frontal lobe in working memory by summarizing activation in the frontal lobe (> 1000 voxels) in a single effect size for each study (Jennings and Van Horn, 2012). The main goal of this research proposal is to adapt coordinate-based meta-analysis methods for fMRI data to create an informative set of meta-analysis brain maps with a focus on effect size estimation. We will further develop procedures for the assessment and correction of publication bias. This project obtained a grant from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) and will be conducted in close collaboration with dr. Simone Kühn from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin, Germany. Candidate The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree in Psychology (or related discipline) and/or Statistical Data Analysis. She/he will be hosted within a dynamic group of researchers. She/he will be offered excellent training and development opportunities, and will be involved in both methodological development on meta analysis in fMRI studies as well as the applications thereof. Duration: 48 months Date of start: as soon as possible Please send your application (including a current CV, publication list, letter of recommendation and copies of diplomas and certificates) to Beatrijs Moerkerke. We encourage candidates to apply early. Applications received before June 2, 2014 will be given full consideration. Applications received after June 2 will be considered as they arrive, until the position is filled. Contact: Beatrijs Moerkerke Department of Data Analysis Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Ghent University, Belgium E-mail: Beatrijs.Moerkerke(a)UGent.be References Jennings, R. G., & Van Horn, J. D. (2012). Publication bias in neuroimaging research: Implications for Meta-analyses. Neuroinformatics, 10, 67-80. Laird, A. Fox, P.M., Price, C.J., Glahn, D.C., Uecker, A.M., Lancaster, J.L., Turkeltaub, P.E., Kochunov, P., & Fox, P.T. (2005). ALE meta-analysis: Controlling the false discovery rate and performing statistical contrasts. Human Brain Mapping, 25, 155-164. Radua, J., Mataix-Cols, D., Phillips, M.L., El-Hage, W., Kronhaus, D.M., Cardoner, N., & Surguladze, S. (2009). A new meta-analytic method for neuroimaging studies that combines reported peak coordinates and statistical parametric maps. European Psychiatry, 27, 605-611. Wager, T. D., Lindquist, M. A., Nichols, T. E., Kober, H., & Van Snellenberg, J. X. (2009). Evaluating the consistency and specificity of neuroimaging data using meta-analysis. Neuroimage, 45, S210-S221. Yarkoni, T., Poldrack, R. A., van Essen, D. C., & Wager T. D. (2010). Cognitive neuroscience 2.0: building a cumulative science of human brain function. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 14, 489-496.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position in FMRI of breathlessness / Oxford
by Gary Green 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

I have a postdoctoral position in my group -- 3 year position investigating brain plasticity in breathlessness perception in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The job advertisement is at the link below, and of course, please get in touch <https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.disp…> with best wishes Kyle -- Dr Kyle Pattinson, BM DPhil FRCA Senior Clinical Research Fellow / University Research Lecturer Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford, OX3 9DU Consultant Anaesthetist Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/~kylep/index2.html

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MEG/EEG research group meeting
by Emma Holmes 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

Dear all, The next MEG/EEG group meeting will be *Thursday 8th May *at *12:00pm* Scott Cairney will be presenting "Reactivating and Reorganising Memories in Sleep". Hope to see you there! Best, Emma ____________________________________________ Emma Holmes PhD Student Room B001b, Department of Psychology, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK. Email: eh776(a)york.ac.uk; Tel: 01904 322879

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YNiC Science Committee Meeting. Monday 28th April, 2pm. Psychology C108.
by Michael Simpson 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

Dear all, the next meeting for the YNiC Science Committee is on Monday 28th April at 2pm in C108. The meeting will be less than 1hr and is held in Psychology, which should be convenient for many users. This meeting is a key mechanism by which YNiC can support the needs of users. If you would like to raise an issue at the meeting, please email the Chair of Science Committee, <beth.jefferies(a)york.ac.uk> so that your item can be added to the agenda for discussion. The agenda for the meeting is: 14/10. Apologies for absence. 14/11. Approval of previous minutes. 14/12. Matters arising. 14/13. YNiC Science issues. 14/14. YNiC Ethics and Research Governance issues. 14/15. Any issues raised by users of YNiC. 14/16. Any issues passed from the Dept. Research Committee. 14/17. Plans for Science Day. 14/18. Any Other Business. Kind regards, Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar 24th April
by Rebecca E Millman 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

Dear Users Please note that YNiC seminars will now take place in B020, Department of Psychology, at a slightly earlier start time of 4 pm. This Thursday (4 pm in B020) there will be 2 internal project proposal presentations: 1) David Smailes "Associations between brain structure, parental bonding, bullying, mind-mindedness, and psychotic-like experiences" 2) Bruce Keefe "Is global orientation processed in LO1?" Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- Dr. Rebecca E. Millman York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park York YO10 5DG Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Tel: 01904 435 5373

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Fwd: Research Coordinator - Northwestern University Chicago
by Gary Green 23 Apr '14

23 Apr '14

Research Coordinator job available at Northwestern University’s Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago, IL. The research assistant will be responsible for analysis of neuroimaging datasets, in order to contribute to neuroscientific studies of normal aging and pathological aging. Duties include coordinating PET and MRI scans, and analyzing the resultant structural and functional imaging data. Additional duties include working on graphics for manuscripts and grants or other general lab responsibilities. Candidates must have proficiency with computer programming, ideally with relevant technical languages such as MATLAB or Python. They must be willing to learn new MRI analysis software and troubleshoot problems independently. Prior experience with neuroimaging analysis suites such as Freesurfer, FSL, or SPM would be extremely useful. Relevant backgrounds would be in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Biomedical Engineering. *Minimum Qualifications:* - The candidate must hold a Bachelor degree. - Candidate must be fluent in at least one programming language. - A two-year commitment is requested. *Preferred Qualifications: * - Experience using SPM/Freesurfer or other neuroimaging platforms. Interested applicants can apply online here: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers/ Job ID: 23069 If you have specific questions please email: amartersteck(a)northwestern.edu To learn more about our center please go to: www.brain.northwestern.edu

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