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

27 May '14

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

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

27 May '14

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

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no YNiC seminar this week
by rem 27 May '14

27 May '14

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

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

25 May '14

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

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

23 May '14

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

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

23 May '14

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

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

23 May '14

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

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

22 May '14

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

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

19 May '14

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

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

16 May '14

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

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

16 May '14

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

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

15 May '14

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

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

15 May '14

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

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

15 May '14

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

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

14 May '14

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

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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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