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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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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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