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Fwd: Job offer - PhD position in decision neuroscience / neuroeconomics (University of Zurich)

by Gary Green

I'd like to draw your attention to the following job offer. International applications are very welcome. Tamara Herz ____________ *PhD position in decision neuroscience / neuroeconomics* *University of Zurich, Switzerland* Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position (3 years) at the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research at the University of Zurich. The successful applicant will work with Christian Ruff and other SNS Lab members (http://www.sns.uzh.ch/people.html) on the neural processes underlying human decision making, employing combinations of computational modeling, brain stimulation, and neuroimaging techniques. The laboratory offers an exciting and friendly multidisciplinary research environment with ample opportunities for training and collaboration, and excellent technical facilities (including a research-dedicated 3T MR scanner and access to a 7T high-field human facility, as well as laboratories for TMS, tDCS, psychophysics, behavioral group experiments, peripheral & autonomic neurophysiology, and pharmacology). Candidates should hold, or expect to soon obtain, a good master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., neuroscience, computer science, physics, psychology, economics). Experience with computational modeling/programming and the use of advanced software for behavioral and brain imaging data analysis would be beneficial. Above all, candidates should be enthusiastic about learning new techniques and contributing to new experiments. Applications are welcome from overseas students as well as Swiss and EU nationals. Employment is expected to begin in October 2014. Applications should be sent electronically and include a CV (incl. full publication list), a cover letter explaining why you are suited for and interested in this particular position, and the names and e-mail addresses of at least two referees. Please send these materials to applications(a)econ.uzh.ch, with “PhD Ruff group” in the e-mail header. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is found. Contact address Prof. Dr. Christian Ruff E-mail: christian.ruff(a)econ.uzh.ch (for informal inquiries) E-mail: applications(a)econ.uzh.ch (for applications) www.sns.uzh.ch

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Fwd: Full time Research Assistant Position with Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory at The Ohio State University

by Gary Green

Opening for a Full-Time Research Assistant The Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory at the Department of Psychology at Ohio State University is seeking applications for a full-time research assistant position with funding for two years, contingent on performance. The laboratory is currently conducting several randomized controlled trials, designed to look at the effects of lifestyle interventions, such as mindfulness training and exercise intervention in improving cognitive and emotional control in older adults and in individuals with neurodegenerative disorders. We employ both behavioral and functional MRI techniques to better understand the behavioral and neural correlates of these interventions. This position is designed for individuals who are interested in building on the research experience that they already have and learn about the new field of health neuroscience. Applications are solicited from individuals with considerable programming experience, as well as experience in neuroimaging data analyses. Knowledge of matlab and an existing software package, such as FSL, AFNI, or SPM is required. For more information about the laboratory, please visit: http://freud.psy.ohio-state.edu/lab/CNL/The_Lab.html If you are interested in being considered for the position, please send your current CV, as well contact information for three references to Ruchika Prakash at Prakash.30(a)osu.edu

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position Available in the Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory at UC Davis MIND Institute

by Gary Green

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT: Research Assistant/Lab Manager (Junior Specialist) at the University of California MIND Institute Â The Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory (CABIL <http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/research/cabil/>) at the UC Davis MIND Institute <http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/> is directed by Dr. Tony J. Simon and funded by the National Institutes of Health. Â CABILâs mission is to investigate, explain, and eventually treat the cognitive impairments and psychiatric disorders experienced by children with neurodevelopmental disorders.Â Currently CABIL research focuses on children with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion (also known as Velocardiofacial or DiGeorge) syndrome in children and adults. Â CABIL is looking for a research assistant/lab manager (Junior Specialist series) to assist in research on chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Duties will include participant testing using experimental cognitive tasks, Event Related Potentials (ERP), MRI (resting state functional MRI, structural MRI and Diffusion Tensor Imaging) as well as basic data visualization and analysis, and also administering and scoring participant and parent questionnaire instruments. Other duties include assisting families with recruitment, travel and reimbursement, study scheduling, maintaining databases and general clerical tasks. Previous lab or research experience is required. Â _Requirements:_ -Â Â Â Â Â Â Bachelorâs degree in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, NPB (Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior) or similar -Â Â Â Â Â Â Interest in neurodevelopmental disorders -Â Â Â Â Â Â Interest in research -Â Â Â Â Â Â Past research experience -Â Â Â Â Â Â Experience working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders Â _Please submit to nqcung(a)ucdavis.edu <mailto:nqcung@ucdavis.edu>:_ -Â Â Â Â Â Â Cover Letter -Â Â Â Â Â Â Resume or CV -Â Â Â Â Â Â List of references with email contact information -Â Â Â Â Â Â Unofficial transcript if possible -- Abbie M. Popa B.S. Graduate Student Researcher, UC Davis http://www.linkedin.com/pub/abbie-popa/8a/851/358 http://neuroscience.ucdavis.edu/user/405

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Fwd:POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW - Princeton University

by Gary Green

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Hasson lab at the Department of Psychology and Princeton Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University. The research position will focus on studying the neural mechanisms of dyadic social interactions using fMRI hyper-scanning and intracranial EEG. The goal of this project is to understand the interaction between two brains in the course of natural verbal communication. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related field. We are seeking candidates with a solid computational background, signal processing skills (MatLab) and experience either with fMRI or intracranial EEG. For further information and informal discussions, please contact Uri Hasson. Email: hasson(a)princeton.edu. The term of this appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory performance and funding. Applicants should apply by email and include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and contact information of at least two references.

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Fwd: Ad for Post-Doc Position, Comprehensive Assessment and Intervention Program (UMD)

by Gary Green

I am circulating an advertisement for a post-doctoral scholar position in my laboratory, to begin in late June/early July 2014. I have pasted the full announcement below. Please feel free to forward this announcement to those on your team or alumni who you believe might be interested in the position. Thank you for your time. Take care. Best wishes, Andres De Los Reyes, Ph.D. **************************************************************** Andres De Los Reyes, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Director, /Comprehensive Assessment and Intervention Program/ Associate Editor /Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Journal of Child and Family Studies Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment/ Department of Psychology University of Maryland at College Park Biology/Psychology Building, Room 3123H College Park, Maryland 20742 Phone: (301) 405-7049 Email: adlr(a)umd.edu <mailto:adlr@umd.edu> Web: sites.google.com/site/caipumaryland/Home/people/director **************************************************************** *Post-Doctoral Scholar Position, Comprehensive Assessment and Intervention Program,* *University of Maryland at College Park* _Laboratory Description:_ The Comprehensive Assessment and Intervention Program (CAIP) is a clinical research laboratory at the University of Maryland at College Park. Directed by Dr. Andres De Los Reyes, CAIP’s work seeks to improve the ability of mental health professionals to use clinical assessments to facilitate identification of the specific contexts in which children and adolescents express mental health concerns and their risk factors. With an emphasis on adolescent social anxiety and family environment factors linked to adolescent substance use, CAIP utilizes information from physiological, behavioral, and subjective modalities to develop and test personalized assessment approaches tailored to adolescents’ unique needs. The goal of this work is to identify and disseminate assessment approaches that inform the development of personalized intervention techniques for the amelioration and/or prevention of adolescent social anxiety and substance use. Our current work seeks to advance two lines of research. In one line of research, CAIP tests novel paradigms that facilitate clinical interpretation of peripheral physiology within assessments of adolescent social anxiety. Specifically, CAIP uses innovative methods for graphically representing physiological data, so that mental health professionals without a background in physiology can incorporate these methods into their clinical work. In a second line of research, CAIP tests methods for incorporating physiological data (e.g., HRV and EEG/ERP), controlled observations of family behavior, and informants' subjective reports of family functioning to identify adolescents at risk for substance use and abuse. To meet the objectives of these lines of research, we seek a post-doctoral scholar to assist in writing competitive extramural grant applications (e.g., NIH and NSF), preparing first-authored and co-authored scholarly manuscripts for publication, mentoring undergraduate and doctoral graduate students, and assisting in coordinating a multi-modal study of context-sensitive approaches to assessing adolescent social anxiety and family relationships. The CAIP laboratory is part of a larger research network that includes on-site access to multi-modal physiological equipment (e.g., EEG/ERP, HRV, and GSR). These resources are housed within the Department of Psychology’s NSF-funded Joint Center for Cognitive, Social, Computational and Mathematical Neuroscience. Further, resources for conducting fMRI assessments are available at the on-site Maryland Neuroimaging Center. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Requirements:_ The ideal candidate will have had experience in collecting and processing EEG/ERP data with adolescents and/or young adults. The position will involve participation in all levels of the research investigation. Some responsibilities will include: (1)Assisting with preparing extramural grant applications (e.g., NIH and NSF) (2)Preparing and submitting first-authored and co-authored manuscripts for publication (3)Mentoring undergraduate and doctoral graduate students (4)Overseeing multi-modal data collection (e.g., EEG/ERP; HRV; GSR; behavioral and computer-based tasks; and surveys completed by parents, adolescents, and research staff) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Qualifications: _ Recommended training background includes: a Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., psychology or neuroscience), previous EEG/ERP research experience (preferably with adolescents and/or young adults), and experience with EEG/ERP data analysis and programming. Experience with preparation of grant applications is strongly preferred. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Application Instructions:_ This is a full-time position with benefits to start in Summer 2014. A 2-year commitment is preferred, with the possibility of renewal. This position is contingent on availability of funding. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should email a cover letter describing their background and future goals, CV, and names of 3 references and contact information directly to Dr. De Los Reyes at adlr(a)umd.edu <mailto:adlr@umd.edu>. *_In the subject heading of the email, please use the format: “EEG/ERP Post-Doc Application-YOUR LAST NAME”_* The University of Maryland at College Park actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Further Information:_ Interested applicants may visit the following links for information on the laboratory’s prior work and ongoing projects: http://sites.google.com/site/caipumaryland/Home/people/director http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andres_De_Los_Reyes/

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Fwd: 1 PostDoc + 2 PhD positions in Computational Cognitive NeuroImaging; University of Birmingham, UK

by Gary Green

*2 PhD and 1 PostDoc positions in Computational Cognitive Neuroimaging; University of Birmingham, UK* In our natural dynamic environment the senses are constantly bombarded with many different signals. How does the human brain integrate information from multiple senses during perception? To study the neural mechanisms of multisensory integration and learning, we combine psychophysics, functional imaging (fMRI, EEG/MEG & interleaved TMS-fMRI) and models of Bayesian Inference and learning. The Computational Cognitive Neuroimaging Group (Prof Uta Noppeney) is seeking 1 enthusiastic PostDoc and 2 PhD candidates. Applicants should have astrong quantitative background and a degree in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, physics, medicine or related areas. Prior experience in functional imaging, MatLab, data analysis and/or machine learning would be an advantage. The lab is part of the Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics Centre and the Department of Psychology of the University of Birmingham, UK. The centre provides an excellent multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment combining expertise in cognitive neuroimaging, psychophysics and computational neuroscience. The psychology department was rated 3rd in the UK research assessment exercise. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Starting dates are flexible. For further information, please contact u.noppeney(a)bham.ac.uk <mailto:u.noppeney@bham.ac.uk> and see http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/cncr/index.aspx <http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/index.aspx> http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/index.aspx <http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/people/profile.aspx?Referenc…> http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/people/profile.aspx?Referenc… For application to the PostDoc positions, please send applications to http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIM528/research-fellow/ For application to the PhD positions, please send application including CV, statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of two referees to:u.noppeney@bham.ac.uk <mailto:u.noppeney@bham.ac.uk>

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Fwd: new PhD position in social neuroscience: brain networks underlying social interaction

by Gary Green

Please find information on an open PhD position in social neuroscience/data-mining at Jülich/Düsseldorf, Germany: The lab: The Brain Network Modelling Group (Institute for Clinical Neuroscience, Heinrich-Heine University and Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1), Research Center Jülich) is dedicated to the multi-modal analysis of cognitive and affective networks as well as their disturbances by neurological and psychiatric disorders. To this end, we employ functional and structural MRI (with research dedicated 3T, 4T and 9.4T scanners available), meta-analyses of neuroimaging results, database-driven modeling as well as analyses of structural (diffusion-weighted imaging), functional (resting-state analysis) and effective (Dynamic Causal Modeling) connectivity analyses. The group is part of the ongoing Human Brain Project. Project: Multi-modal analysis of brain networks for social interaction - We aim at the characterization of the neurobiology of social cognition as a whole. This includes both low-level (e.g. face processing) as well as high-level (e.g. Theory of Mind) aspects. We will perform a variety of connectivity and data-mining approaches. - Aimed at multi-modal connectivity characterization, the project will involve meta-analytic functional connectivity (MACM), resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC), structural covariance and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). - All methods are established in the lab, making this position an excellent opportunity to learn various approaches for the analysis of structural and functional neuroimaging data - This will allow for a comprehensive neurobiological model of social interaction processes in healthy humans that is cross-validated across methods - The successful applicant will work in a dynamic and highly interdisciplinary team of young investigators. The project will be realized in close collaboration with the Neurospin, France, and the Research Imaging Institute, University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC), TX, USA. Funding for visits at these institutions are available. Qualifications: - MSc or equivalent in psychology, computer science, biology or a related discipline - Experience in MRI analysis (SPM, FSL) is required - Programming experience (MATLAB, Python) is strongly preferred - Basic knowledge of German language is an advantage - Most importantly, the applicant should forward to answer complex questions on human cognition using advanced data-driven methodology Administrative: This three-year PhD position is funded by a grant of the German Research Foundation (DFG). The position is available immediately. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Payment will correspond to salary grade 13/2 of the German Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Civil Services (TVöD). To apply: Send a CV, motivation letter and contact details of two academic referees to S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de!

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Fwd: PostDoc/PhD position at MPI Leipzig: Neural correlates of conscious and unconscious somatosensory processing

by Gary Green

PostDoc and/or PhD Position in Cognitive Neuroscience/ Neurology: Neural correlates of conscious and unconscious somatosensory processing The Department of Neurology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig offers a PostDoc and/or PhD position (stipends) in cognitive neuroscience (supervisor: Professor Arno Villringer). The successful applicant will investigate the influence of conscious and unconscious somatosensory stimuli on cognitive processes and human behavior by combining behavioral tests and state of the art functional neuroimaging methods (64 channel EEG, fMRI, simultaneous EEG-fMRI). The research will be performed at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig which offers cutting edge equipment in all major neuroimaging methods (EEG, MEG, 3T and 7T human MRI, TMS, TDCS/TACS, NIRS, access to PET/fMRI). The PhD candidate may enroll in the MPI's graduate program IMPRS NeuroCom that provides an outstanding interdisciplinary training, and offers support in career planning and establishing a scientific network. Eligible applicants are required to hold a PhD for the PostDoc position, or a Master's degree (or equivalent) for the PhD position in one of the following disciplines: cognitive neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science or related fields. Prior experiences in the field of cognitive neuroscience and/or neuroimaging are of advantage. The candidate(s) should have a sound knowledge of statistics and ideally good programming skills (e.g., Matlab). In order to increase the proportion of female staff members, applications from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Preference will be given to disabled persons with the same qualification. Informal inquiries should be made to Norman Forschack (forschack(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:forschack@cbs.mpg.de>) +49 (0) 341 99 40 171. Please send your application as one single pdf-file to Anahit Babayan (babayan(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:babayan@cbs.mpg.de>) referring to "PostDoc/PhD - Somatosensation". Complete applications include a cover letter, CV, letter(s) of recommendation, and copies of university degrees, academic transcripts, and other relevant academic certificates. Deadline for application: until positions are filled Online: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/career/jobs/neur-04-14-forschack/@@index.html

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Positions - Working Memory

by Gary Green

The lab of Kartik Sreenivasan at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is inviting applications for multiple fully-funded Postdoctoral positions in New York, USA and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Applicants with neuroimaging backgrounds and interest in working memory, attention, or cognitive control are encouraged to apply. Candidates must hold (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record, a background in neuroimaging and statistical inference, and experience with pattern classification and connectivity analyses. Strong computational skills and experience with Matlab, Python, or equivalent programming languages are a plus. Terms of employment include competitive salary and benefits. Additional benefits such as relocation and housing are available for positions in Abu Dhabi. The principal investigator, Assistant Professor Kartik Sreenivasan, is establishing a research program at NYUAD with the objective of uncovering the neurobiological basis of working memory. This research program focuses on dynamic coding of information within different brain regions as well as interactions between brain networks. A key element of this work will be establishing collaborations with faculty at NYU in New York. Please visit http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for more details about the positions, as well as instructions and information on how to apply. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Questions about the application process should be directed to nyuad.science(a)nyu.edu. Please contact kartik.sreenivasan(a)nyu.edu with any other questions. NYUAD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Fwd: Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme 'Systems Neuroscience: From Networks to Behaviour' (second round)

by Gary Green

Dear all, our Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme in systems neuroscience, aimed at applicants from the physical sciences (physics, engineering, mathematics, or computer science), is now accepting applications for studentships starting in September 2014 (see below). Research areas include Neuroinformatics, Computational Neuroscience, Neuroimaging (fMRI, DTI, EEG, ECoG in rodents, non-human primates, and humans), Brain Connectivity, Clinical Neuroscience, Behaviour and Evolution, and Brain Dynamics (simulations and time series analysis). Strong interactions between clinical, experimental, and computational researchers are a key component of this programme. Best, Marcus *Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme 'Systems Neuroscience: From Networks to Behaviour'* Programme Directors: Prof. Stuart Baker, Prof. Tim Griffiths, and Dr Marcus Kaiser The Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University integrates more than 100 principal investigators across medicine, psychology, computer science, and engineering. Research in systems, cellular, computational, and behavioural neuroscience. Laboratory facilities include auditory and visual psychophysics; rodent, monkey, and human neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI, PET); TMS; optical recording, multi-electrode neurophysiology, confocal and fluorescence imaging, high-throughput computing and e-science, artificial sensory-motor devices, clinical testing, and the only brain bank for molecular changes in human brain development. The Wellcome Trust's Four-year PhD Programmes are a flagship scheme aimed at supporting the most promising students to undertake in-depth postgraduate research training. The first year combines taught courses with three laboratory rotations to broaden students' knowledge of the subject area. At the end of the first year, students will make an informed choice of their three-year PhD research project. This programme is based at Newcastle University and is aimed to provide specialised training for physical and computational scientists (e.g. physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and computer science) wishing to apply their skills to a research neuroscience career. Eligibility/Person Specification: Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a 1st or 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a physical sciences, engineering, mathematics or computing degree. Value of the award: Support includes a stipend for 4 years (£20k/yr tax-free), PhD registration fees at UK/EU student rate, research expenses, general training funds and some travel costs. Applications will be accepted and considered upon receipt until the deadline of the 30 of May 2014 or until a suitable candidate has been appointed. You must apply through the University's online postgraduate application form (_http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/list/in065_ ) inserting the reference number IN065 and selecting 'Master of Research/Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) - Neuroscience' as the programme of study. You should also send your covering letter and CV to Helen Stewart, Postgraduate Secretary, Institute of Neuroscience, Henry Wellcome Building, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, or by email to _ion-postgrad-enq(a)ncl.ac.uk <mailto:ion-postgrad-enq@ncl.ac.uk>_ . For more information, see _http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/study/wellcome/_ -- Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. Associate Professor (Reader) in Neuroinformatics School of Computing Science Newcastle University Claremont Tower Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK Lab website: http://www.biological-networks.org/ Neuroinformatics@Newcastle: http://research.ncl.ac.uk/neuroinformatics/

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Fwd:: 2 PhD positions available

by Gary Green

On behalf of the principal investigator, Dr. Prof. Carles Escera: Dear colleagues, The Barcelona BrainLab (BBL) <http://www.ub.edu/brainlab/angles/welcome.htm> invites applications for two 3-year PhD studentships commencing during the fall 2014 in the field of the cognitive neuroscience of auditory perception. Our current project investigates how the auditory system encodes for acoustic regularities and what are the neural mechanisms of novelty detection, at all hierarchical levels and temporal scales of the auditory system. We run EEG, MEG and fMRI experiments, and analyze event-related brain potentials and magnetic fields, as well as oscillatory activity and synchronization. By recording the Frequency Following Response (FFR) and functional MRI, we recently showed that the inferior colliculus is involved in deviance detection. Also, our MEG results revealed recurrent networks of regularity encoding in human auditory cortex. We are seeking for talented graduates in any field related to the Neurosciences /(Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Engineering, Physics)/. Applicants must have 1) EU citizenship, 2) a completed Bachelor and Master degrees at the time of application 3) the highest academic marks, 4) and computer skills (e.g., Matlab programming is desirable). Applicants are asked to submit their CV, a motivation letter, and a copy of the academic marks record (in ECTS format) electronically to Ms. Marta Turró at brainlab(a)ub.edu <mailto:brainlab@ub.edu>. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Candidates are expected to enter the PhD Program in Biomedicine <http://www.ub.edu/doctorat_biomedicina/eng/index.htm>, and to be willing to work hard and travel across the world as part of their training. The studentship will provide a stipend of circa 15,000 EUR/year. *********************************************************** Marc Recasens Fusté, PhD student. Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology University of Barcelona P. Vall d'Hebron 171 * 08035 Barcelona * Catalonia-Spain Tel:+34 933 125 854* Mov:+34 639 241 598 /email:marcrecasens@ub.edu <mailto:marcrecasens@ub.edu>/ /http://www.ub.edu/brainlab/ ***********************************************************

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Fwd: [megcommunity] Neuroimaging and Modelling Research Associate Posts at the University of Ulster

by Gary Green

The School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University of Ulster has two available 2-year fixed term research associate posts. One of the posts will involve research in the general area of neuroimaging using magnetoencephalography (MEG), particularly in mild cognitive impairment. The other post will involve research in the general area of computational modelling of neuromodulatory effects on MEG signals. Interested applicants are welcomed to apply at: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIJ303/research-associate/ http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIJ301/research-associate <http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIJ301/research-associate/>/ Note that the closing date is on 28 April 2014. Successful applicants will be based primarily at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) with opportunities to interact with other related research teams at the ISRC (e.g. Brain-Computer Interface and Assistive Technologies, Computational Neuroscience, Bio-Inspired and Neuro-Engineering, and Cognitive Robotics), research groups from the (5* research rating) Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, and the recently developed Centre for Stratified Medicine. ------ Dr. KongFatt Wong-Lin Computational Neuroscience Research Team Intelligent Systems Research Centre School of Computing and Intelligent Systems University of Ulster

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position Available in the Neurophysiology Lab at Kennedy Krieger Institue

by Gary Green

Located in Baltimore, MD, Kennedy Krieger Institute is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system, through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant in the Cognitive Neurophysiology (EEG/ERP) Laboratory. The Research Assistant collaborates with the PI and collaborators on specific research projects. Because the technology and research goals in the Neurophysiology Lab are diverse, the Research Assistant must be detail oriented, technically competent, an effective communicator and an independent problem solver. The duties performed by the Research Assistant include but are not limited to collaboration on experimental design/troubleshooting, electrophysiological (EEG) and behavioral data collection, and data analysis. The position requires the incumbent to work as part of a research team, train students, trainees and staff, as well demonstrate a considerable degree of independence to perform diverse duties related to collecting, analyzing and archiving data. Duties include: 1.Conducting EEG & behavioral experiments and collect data from research subjects, including children with disabilities. 2. Processing and analyzing EEG data. 3.Troubleshooting and resolving conflicts during the setup of new experiments. 4.Training new students on all aspects of the research protocols. 5.Attending and participating in research activities involving, but not limited to, grant preparation, manuscript preparation, quality control issues, and protocol development or revision and when necessary prepare and presents routine and incremental updates on relevant projects. 6.Enhancing professional growth and development through case conferences, educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars, including preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication. 7.Documenting the results of ongoing studies, including submissions to conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and grants. Qualifications: Minimum B.A. / B.S./ B.E. in an appropriate discipline (e.g., biology, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics).**At least one year working in a research laboratory. Experience with at least one programming language (preferably MATLAB) is strongly preferred. To apply go to https://jobs-kennedykrieger.icims.com and enter the Job ID # 63743 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet Disclaimer: The materials in this e-mail are private and may contain Protected Information. Please note that e-mail communication is not encrypted by default. You have the right to request further emails be encrypted by notifying the sender. Your continued use of e-mail constitutes your acknowledgment of these confidentiality and security limitations. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return e-mail.

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Fwd: FW: Post doc position

by Gary Green

** If you have a doctorate or postdoctoral training in systems neuroscience, and you are interested in studying tinnitus, we may have a great position for you. We are a well-established and growing research team studying age-related changes of the nervous system, with a strong focus on age-related synaptic changes which may contribute to functional declines both in the peripheral (age-related hearing loss) and central nervous system (tinnitus). One of our funded projects is to study tinnitus in our transgenic mouse models with both functional (chronic recording of neuronal activities plus behavior testing) and molecular approaches. Our team includes two principle investigators with backgrounds in neuroscience and molecular biology. We also work within the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology with ten investigators in the area of auditory neuroscience. The ideal applicant will support current and planned experiments in tinnitus and hearing loss, and also will want to develop his/her own research interests. Applicants should have excellent skills in scientific writing, experimental design, data analysis, and management of a research team. We like to think that the intellectual environment of our group, and the many colleagues with which we have close interactions, are as exciting as the university where our work takes place. We look forward to hearing from you. *To be considered for this opportunity, please email directly to Dr. Jianxin Bao at **jbao(a)neomed.edu* <mailto:jbao@neomed.edu>*.* *AA/EOE M/F/D/V* Jasmine Grimsley, Ph. D. /Research Assistant Professor/ /Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, / /Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) / /E-mail/jgrimsley(a)neomed.edu <mailto:sshanbhag@neomed.edu>// /Phone +1 330 325 6610/

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Fwd: PhD position, Department of Systems Neuroscience, Hamburg

by Gary Green

A DFG-funded PhD position is available at the Department of Systems Neuroscience / University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf in Hamburg, Germany. Starting date is as soon as possible and the position is for up to 3 years. We are looking for a PhD candidate to work on a study investigating the effects of weight and weight loss on homeostatic, reward-related and mnestic brain circuits in young and old participants. The study is part of the newly DFG-funded collaborative research centre “Ingestive Behavior: Homeostasis and Reward” (TR-134) in which researchers from the universities of Cologne, Lübeck and Hamburg work together on an interdisciplinary research program. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for collecting and analyzing fMRI and behavioral data, writing scientific papers and giving scientific presentations. The project includes intranasal insulin application as well as a 3-month dietary intervention. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma/Master in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field. Experience with fMRI acquisition and analysis (e.g. SPM), programming skills (e.g. Presentation, Matlab) are highly desired but not mandatory. Strong interests in the field of neuroimaging and aging research are valuable. The Department of Systems Neuroscience (head: Prof. Christian Büchel) provides an excellent multi-disciplinary and highly interactive neuroimaging environment with its own physics, psychology and clinical neuroscience groups as well as a research dedicated 3T MR scanner, EEG- and eye-tracking laboratory. The institute is part of an international graduate school that offers a comprehensive program covering all areas of neuroscience and provides PhD students with an excellent research environment. Candidates should submit a CV and brief statement of research interest by e-mail to Dr. Stefanie Brassen (sbrassen(a)uke.de). Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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Fwd: Post available: Paradigm Design and Development Manager

by Gary Green

Dear All Apologies if you receive this more than once. We are currently recruiting to the post of "Paradigm Design and Development Manager" in the Department of Neuroimaging at the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), London, UK. In parallel to its academic and teaching roles, the Department of Neuroimaging runs a Major Research Facility (MRF) which provides Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning services to researchers with King’s College London (KCL) and external collaborators. The post holder will take overall responsibility for the planning, development, implementation and management of the resources needed to implement functional paradigms for the dynamic neuroimaging studies run within the MRF, and more widely with our national and international collaborators. For more details please see: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/apply.php?id=16844241 Please forward to anyone you think may be appropriate, Thanks Gareth _____________ Gareth J Barker, Professor of Magnetic Resonance Physics, King’s College London, Institute of Psychiatry

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Fwd: postdoc positions

by Gary Green

We are seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers to work in the group ‘Neural mechanisms of human communication’ at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS), in Leipzig, Germany. The goal of the group is to investigate neural mechanisms of human communication by using several methods of systems neuroscience (fMRI, sMRI, MEG, TMS, tDCS, brainstem recordings, eye tracking). Experiments involve healthy controls, as well as subjects with selective communication deficits (i.e. developmental dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders, developmental prosopagnosia and phonagnosia). An additional emphasis is placed on linking the experimental work to computational models. The research is conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading centre for cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, several 3.0 T MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, TMS, tDCS and several EEG systems. All facilities and data analysis are supported by experienced IT and physics staff. The candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, medicine, psychology or a related field and should be able to demonstrate a consistently outstanding academic record including publications. The candidates are expected to be enthusiastic researchers with an interest in working on projects within the general framework of the group. The ideal candidates will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis of neuroscientific data. Applicants with no neuroscientific experience but with a strong background in psychophysics or computational modelling are also encouraged to apply. Starting date for the position is flexible. The positions are initially for two years with possible extension. Salary is dependent on experience and based on MPI stipends or equivalent salary according to German public service regulations. The following documents should be included in the application (in one PDF-file): • cover letter describing your personal qualifications and future research interests • curriculum vitae • contact details of two personal references Applications with the subject heading ‘HC14PD’ should be sent via email to: personal(a)cbs.mpg.de. The deadline for application submission is May 20th 2014. The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability. For more information about the group: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm Contact for informal enquiries about the posts: Prof. Dr. Katharina von Kriegstein (kriegstein(a)cbs.mpg.de) Max-Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Stephanstrasse 1A 04103 Leipzig, Germany --- Katharina von Kriegstein Max Planck Research Group Leader Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany Professor of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience Humboldt University of Berlin Rudower Chaussee 18, 12489 Berlin, Germany Phone +49 (0) 341-9940-2476 Fax +49 (0) 341-9940-2448 http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm

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Fwd: Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow for basic and translational research on hearing and auditory perception

by Gary Green

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * *Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow for basic and translational research on hearing and auditory perception * The NIHR Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit (NHBRU) is a partnership between Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the University of Nottingham and the Medical Research Council Institute of Hearing Research. It employs approximately 30 academic, technical and administrative staff, all based in newly refurbished Trust premises in the centre of Nottingham and are looking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary research team concerned with basic and translational research on hearing and auditory perception with the aim to increase the benefit from hearing aid technology. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of research including development, design, implementation and dissemination of research findings and will work in close association with the research lead, Dr Melanie Ferguson. They will contribute to the translational research projects into habilitation for hearing loss, primarily in adults. This research aims to seek clinical strategies e.g. auditory training, for overcoming loss of social activity and participation arising from difficulties in hearing. This will be achieved by developing and evaluating novel intervention strategies for people with hearing loss, which will integrate developments in scientific principles of brain plasticity, learning theory and a patient-centred approach, to improve clinical practice. The role holder will be part of a small supportive, multi-disciplinary team and will be involved in all aspects of research including development, design, implementation and dissemination of research findings. Candidates should have PhD (or equivalent) in relevant subject area or the equivalent professional qualifications and experience in the research area. Training and skills in quantitative research methods and of analysing and interpreting data and using statistical tests are essential. Good data management and database skills are also required. Experience of qualitative research and analysis would be desirable. Research experience with either adults or children should cover study design, planning, development of tests, data collection, analysis and interpretation. Salary, depending on skills & experience, will be within the range: * Senior Research Fellow Scale: £36,661 to £45,053 per annum * Research Fellow Scale: £28,132 to £36,661 per annum Salary progression beyond these scales is subject to performance This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract from 1 April 2014 until 31 March 2017. Interview date is 3 June 2014. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Melanie Ferguson, tel: 0115 8232619 <tel:0115%208232619> or email melanie.ferguson(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:melanie.ferguson@nottingham.ac.uk>. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. For more information go to http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED046314

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ynic : some good news

by Gary Green

Dear colleagues You might be pleased to hear that the MRI scanner is now fully working again. After quite a bit of work, it was discovered that the gradient controller unit had to be replaced. This has been done and Ross has been soak testing by performing a large number of EPI scans since and the machine is behaving itself again. phew Gary -- --------------- 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 : Claire Fox tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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Emergency YNiC IT maintenance

by Paul Elliott

Dear all, Later this evening from 10pm onwards we need to reboot *all* YNiC servers and desktops in order to complete the installation of some recently deployed security updates. If possible please ensure that you have saved your work and logged off at the end of the day. Please do not submit any cluster jobs that are likely to still be running at 10pm, any jobs running at this time will be cancelled. Thanks, Paul. -- Paul Elliott, UNIX Systems Administrator York Neuroimaging Centre, University of York

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Fwd: PhD studentships, University of Trento, Italy

by Gary Green

Dear All, our PhD program (http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec) is recruiting (as am I). Please feel free to forward / share in circles. Relevant details: -The CIMeC has been ranked as best cog. neuro center in Italy. -Its faculty has 6 ERC starting grants, and 1 advanced grant. -The 3-year program is in English (Nov.1,2014 - Oct.31,2017) -Application deadline: Tuesday May 13, 2014, 16.00 CEST -Topics:http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/32957/30th-cycle-topics-2014-call Jorge Jovicich -- Jorge Jovicich, Ph.D. MR Lab Coordinator Center for Mind Brain Sciences University of Trento, Via delle Regole, 101 38100 Mattarello (TN) Italy Telephone: +39-0461-28 3064 Fax: +39-0461-28-3066 Email: jorge.jovicich(a)unitn.it http://www.cimec.unitn.it/ http://polorovereto.unitn.it/~jovicich

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Fwd: Lab Manager/RA position in the NYU Neurolinguistics Lab

by Gary Green

> --------------------------------------------------- > Lab Manager/RA position in the NYU Neurolinguistics Lab: > > Full-time Lab Manager position in the NYU Neurolinguistics Laboratory > (PI: Liina Pylkkänen). Initial appointment for one year, with > possibility of renewal. BA/BS or MA/MS in a cognitive science-related > discipline (psychology, linguistics, etc.) or computer science is > required. The lab manager will be involved in all stages of execution > and analysis of MEG experiments on language processing, with a > concentration on the neural bases of syntactic and semantic > composition. Previous experience with psycho- or neurolinguistic > experiments is a plus. A background in statistics and some programming > ability (especially Matlab) would give an applicant a strong edge. > Preferred start date is June 2013, but this is negotiable. Salary and > rank will be commensurate with experience. Applications will be > accepted through May 1. Review of applicants will begin immediately. > To apply, please email CV and names of references to Liina Pylkkanen > at liina.pylkkanen(a)nyu.edu. Lab website: > http://www.psych.nyu.edu/pylkkanen/lab/ -- Haiteng Jiang PhD candidate Neuronal Oscillations Group Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging Radboud University Nijmegen Visiting address Room 2.32 Kapittelweg 29 6525 EN Nijmegen Tel: +31 (0)243668291 Web: https://sites.google.com/site/haitengjiang/

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Fwd: : MRC-Ph.D. Studentship

by Gary Green

A 3.5-year PhD studentship funded by the MRC is available at the University of Glasgow. The project will examine sensory predictions in MEG-Data in schizophrenia and will be supervised by Dr. Peter Uhlhaas and Joachim Gross. The financial package will include a 3.5-year stipend, approved University of Glasgow fees, Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) and a conference allowance. An abstract of the project can be found below. *Deadline for applicants is the 2^nd of May.*More information can be found here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/graduateschool/researchopportunities/res… Applicants will normally be expected to reside (or have residency) within the UK. EU nationals will have to demonstrate that they have spent the three years prior to application resident in the UK (this can include residence whilst undertaking undergraduate study). ** For further information please contact: Dr. Peter Uhlhaas peter.uhlhaas(a)glasgow.ac.uk Neurophysiology of Dysfunctional Sensory Predictions in Schizophrenia One core property of brain networks is the ability to predict sensory events and to anticipate the consequences of one’s own actions. Recent evidence suggests that failures in predictive mechanisms may also be fundamentally involved in neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia. Specifically, patients with schizophrenia are characterized by a reduced ability to distinguish between self-generated actions and externally generated stimuli that could underlie the development of core symptoms of the disorder, such delusions of control and auditory hallucinations. The proposed project will examine sensory predictions and its relationship to neural oscillations in schizophrenia through Magnetoencephalography (MEG). MEG is ideally suited to explore this link because of its excellent temporal resolution and previous evidence suggesting that rhythmic activity is related to cognitive dysfunctions in schizophrenia. Specifically, we will investigate the neural signatures underlying the ability to differentiate between self-generated sensory events and externally generated stimuli in the auditory domain. To this end, we will develop a MEG-compatible paradigm to examine sensory predictions in patients with schizophrenia as well as in a group of individuals who are at an elevated risk for developing psychosis to investigate the potential role of predictions failures as a biomarker for early detection and diagnosis. -- Haiteng Jiang PhD candidate Neuronal Oscillations Group Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging Radboud University Nijmegen Visiting address Room 2.32 Kapittelweg 29 6525 EN Nijmegen Tel: +31 (0)243668291 Web: https://sites.google.com/site/haitengjiang/

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship for Imaging Genetics of Infants

by Gary Green

*Postdoctoral Fellow Position on Imaging Genetics of Infants * ** *_Job description:_* Computation functional anatomy laboratory at National University of Singapore (http://www.bioeng.nus.edu.sg/cfa) focuses on brain and cognition studies using neuroimaging techniques. Our group is leading a large-scale longitudinal neurodevelopmental project from birth onwards in Singapore. The project examines neurocognition using EEG and eye trackers, brain development using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), resting-state fMRI, and structural MRI, genetic and epigenetic influences on cognition and brain. Thus far, we have collected both functional and anatomical imaging as well as genetic and epigenetic data of 200 newborns and their follow-up at six months. The follow-up scanning at 4, 6, and 8 years will start soon. We are looking for a research fellow who is interested in developing and (or) employing pattern recognition approaches to understand the relationship of the brain with psychopathology in early life and how environmental factors and genetics influence such relationship. Or the candidate is interested in developing spatial-temporal analysis tools for this longitudinal datasets. *_Requirements:_* ·Ph. D or MD ·Neuroimaging Research background is preferable but necessary ·Knowledge in multivariate statistical analysis is necessary ·Good communication and writing skills in English language If you are interested in the jobs listed above, please send your CV to Associate Prof. Anqi QIU Department of Biomedical Engineering National University of Singapore Email: bieqa(a)nus.edu.sg <mailto:bieqa@nus.edu.sg> Phone: +(65) 6516 7002

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship for Aging Research

by Gary Green

*Postdoctoral Fellow Position on a Multi-Modal Neuromaging Study* ** *_Job description:_* National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading global university centre in Asia. It offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.Computation functional anatomy laboratory at NUS (http://www.bioeng.nus.edu.sg/cfa) focuses on brain and cognition studies using neuroimaging techniques. Our group is leading a large-scale aging neuroimaging project from birth in Singapore. The project examines neurocognition, high angular resolution diffusion imaging (HARDI), resting-state fMRI, and structural MRI. We are looking for a research fellow who is interested in multi-modal MRI studies in aging, especially, who is interested in understanding aging processes of anatomical and functional connectivity and their relations with cognition as well as genetic regulation on aging brain processes. We offer high salary with medical and other benefits. *_Requirements:_* ·Ph. D or MD ·Research background on infant brain is preferable but necessary ·Knowledge in statistical analysis is necessary ·Good communication and writing skills in English language If you are interested in the jobs listed above, please send your CV to Associate Prof. Anqi QIU Department of Biomedical Engineering National University of Singapore Email: bieqa(a)nus.edu.sg <mailto:bieqa@nus.edu.sg> Phone: +(65) 6516 7002

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