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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position within Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience
by Gary Green 01 Mar '14

01 Mar '14

The job posting is listed at www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/3229 <http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/3229> and informal enquiries should be directed via email to Ms Karen Enright atke242(a)cam.ac.uk <mailto:ke242@cam.ac.uk>. The closing date for applications is 16th March 2014. Best wishes Kirstie _*Research Associate (Fixed Term)*_ /Copied from www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/3229 <http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/3229> / Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to join the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (Cam-CAN, www.cam-can.com <http://www.cam-can.com>). This centre brings together a large group of researchers across the University of Cambridge and at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC-CBSU) who aim to relate brain changes to cognitive changes over the adult lifespan (covering ages 18-88). The appointee will work with a unique population-representative sample of 700 adults on whom we have collected extensive cognitive and neuroimaging measures from fMRI and MEG. The role of the post holder will be to conduct multivariate and network analyses of the Cam-CAN 700 dataset to elucidate brain systems changes associated with normal ageing and its associated changes in cognitive function. The appointee will be a physical scientist with a strong interest in neuroscience of cognitive neuroscientist with a strong background in imaging and imaging statistics, and cognitive and/or physiological ageing. Candidates should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in physics, cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods, applied statistics or cognitive ageing. Knowledge of and experience in advanced imaging analyses, particularly brain connectivity and network analysis is essential, and it would be highly desirable to have some prior experience of MEG/EEG and/or fMRI techniques. Excellent statistical, computer programming (MATLAB and/or Python) and neuroimaging analysis (SPM, Fieldtrip) skills are essential. Candidates should be careful, efficient, be able to communicate effectively, and enjoy working as part of a diverse and energetic interdisciplinary team. Candidates should also be willing to run fMRI and MEG sessions which will require some flexible working to accommodate evening (up to three per week) and Saturday (up to two per month) sessions. The applicant will be based in the Centre for Speech and Language in the Department of Psychology but will work closely with colleagues in the Brain Mapping Unit in the Department of Psychiatry. The post will be appointed at the appropriate point on the University of Cambridge's research associate salary scale, depending on the seniority of the successful candidate. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2015 in the first instance. To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form. Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV with full publication list and contact details for three referees. Informal enquiries should be directed via email to Ms Karen Enright at ke242(a)cam.ac.uk <mailto:ke242@cam.ac.uk>. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 25th March 2014. Please quote reference RN02762 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. -- Kirstie Whitaker, PhD Research Associate Department of Psychiatry University of Cambridge *Mailing Address* Douglas House 18b Trumpington Road Cambridge, CB2 8AH *Phone: *+44 7583 535 307 *Website:* www.kirstiewhitaker.com <http://www.kirstiewhitaker.com>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position - CALL FOR APPLICANTS
by Gary Green 01 Mar '14

01 Mar '14

University of Pennsylvania Brain Behavior Laboratory Center for Neuroimaging in Psychiatry Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position The Brain & Behavior Laboratory (BBL) and the Center for Neuroimaging in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania seeks a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in neuroimaging to join our group, led by Drs. Raquel and Ruben Gur. The position is within the Neuropsychiatry Research Training Program, which focuses on multidisciplinary integration of basic and clinical neuroscience research in a cohesive effort to elucidate the pathophysiology and neurodevelopmental etiologies of schizophrenia and related psychiatric disorders. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to take the lead on data analysis and publication of results from one or more exciting datasets, including 1.Multivariate multimodal analysis of data from a large study of neurodevelopmental genomics consisting of a sample of 1445 genotyped and imaged adolescents and young adults, investigating how aberrations in brain development contribute to the development of cognitive variability and psychopathology. 2.Neurophysiological assessment (functional MRI, electroencephalography, pupillometry) of aversive learning and reversal in young adults with psychosis or at risk for psychosis, to elucidate the neural substrates underlying negative symptomatology. 3.Behavioral and functional MRI assessment applying neuroeconomic approaches to understand clinical reward deficits (anhedonia, amotivation) in schizophrenia and mood disorders. 4. Integration of clinical, neurobehavioral and brain imaging measures in individuals with the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome focusing on identification of individuals at clinical risk for psychosis and longitudinal studies. 5.Behavioral, structural MRI, electrophysiology and spectroscopic imaging assessments of the olfactory system to identify neurodevelopmental biomarkers that are predictors of adolescent transition to psychosis. The successful candidate will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, programmers, and support staff addressing a variety of neuroscience questions using behavior, multimodal brain imaging, electrophysiology, and genetics. Eligibility for a postdoctoral appointment on this NIH Training Grant requires an advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (neuroscience, psychology, engineering, statistics). The candidate must have prior experience with neuroimaging data analysis, and have an established record of productivity. Prior experience with programming in bash, matlab, R/SAS or similar data mining tool is desirable. An applicant must certify that he/she has received his/her degree before the appointment is processed and must be a U.S. citizen, non‐citizen national of the U.S., or a lawful permanent resident. Applicants who are considered an underrepresented minority, individuals with disabilities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information on the NIH policies regarding Recruitment and Retention Plan to Enhance Diversity please click the following link: http://grants.nih.gov/training/faq_diversity.htm#A1 For inquiries, please contact: Mr. Stace Moore Academic and Clinical Coordinator Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 1034 Gates Pavilion, HUP 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Voice: (215)662-7119 Fax: (215)662-7903 stacem(a)upenn.edu <mailto:stacem@upenn.edu> https://www.med.upenn.edu/bbl/training.shtml

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Fwd: a postdoc position open in Upenn & MRRI
by Gary Green 01 Mar '14

01 Mar '14

University of Pennsylvania, and Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute of Einstein Healthcare Network Philadelphia, PA, USA The Center for Functional Neuroimaging at University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute of Einstein Healthcare Network, is now recruiting a postdoctoral fellow in neuroimaging data analysis beginning Spring/Summer 2014. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team conducting NIH-supported research on neural correlates of clinical disorders of language and cognition. Based primarily at U. Penn, the Fellow will bear responsibility for developing and implementing multivariate MRI data analysis methods for lesion and multi-modal neuroimaging data, under joint supervision of Dr. Ze Wang (neuroimaging analysis methods, https://cfn.upenn.edu/~zewang/ <https://cfn.upenn.edu/%7Ezewang/>) and Dr. Myrna Schwartz (cognition-brain relationships, http://mrri.org/people/institute-scientists/myrna-f-schwartz). Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, or in one of the following fields: computer science, electrical engineering, or mathematics. Programming background using Matlab or C++ will be necessary. Prior experience in neuroimaging research as evidenced by publications and training will be preferred. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a statement of research interest and professional goals, a CV, (p)reprints, and a list of 3 references to: Drs. Myrna Schwartz mschwart(a)einstein.edu <mailto:mschwart@einstein.edu> and Ze Wang (zewang(a)mail.med.upenn.edu <mailto:zewang@mail.med.upenn.edu>).

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

Dear Users This afternoon (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be 3 internal project proposal presentations: 1) Mladen Sormaz "Using MVPA to reveal patterns of neural response to facial expression and identity in the human brain" Models of face processing suggest that different face-selective regions are sensitive to either facial expression or identity (Haxby et al., 2000). In a previous study, we have shown that that patterns of response to different facial expressions are related to the perceptual similarity of images (Sormaz et al., 2014). We have also shown that patterns of response to different facial identities are related to the similarity of the images (Rice et al. 2014). The aim of the current study is to directly compare the relative contributions of expression and identity information to the responses in different regions across the ventral visual pathway using a multiple regression method for analysing patterns of fMRI data. 2) Mahiko Konishi "Changing the mind: exploring how the brain shifts from external to internal focus" In brief, the study will focus on fMRI scanning participants while they perform a computer task that we developed. The task consists of two conditions that are very similar to each other but differ critically in the way they control the on-task focus level of participants: the hard condition requires constant focus on the task to be performed successfully, while the easy condition can be conquered by focusing on the task only in rare, cued moments, leaving the participants with the option of daydreaming for the majority of time. These two conditions alternate continuously in the paradigm, and transitions from one condition to the other are cued. Critically, the analysis will focus on these cued transition moments to see how the brain re-sets, and thus shifts, from external to internal focus, and vice versa. 3) Florence Ruby "Role of episodic and semantic processes in self-generated thought" Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: postdoc position at UMC Utrecht
by Gary Green 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

---------------- job ad ----------------- I am looking for a postdoc, preferably a neuropsychologist who has some imaging experience and a strong affiliation with cognition (outside the scanner) and psychosis. Excellent statistical skills are required. We have a position for 1 years with the possibility to extend. our team consists of me, one other post-doc and 7 PhD students. It will be your responsibility to supervise the students with their protocols and manuscripts as well as working on independent studies. Iris Sommer, MD PhD Professor of Psychiatry Room A01.160 Psychiatry Department University Medical Centre Utrecht Heidelberglaan 100 Utrecht The Netherlands +31-887556365 i.sommer(a)umcutrecht.nl www.stemmenpoliumcutrecht.nl <http://www.stemmenpoliumcutrecht.nl>

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Fwd: Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Research Position in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
by Gary Green 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

/Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Research Position in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and / /Posttraumatic Stress Disorder/ Memory Disorders Research Center and Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders The Boston University Memory Disorders Research Center and the Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders are seeking an advanced postdoctoral fellow with expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with neuropsychologists and neuroscientists on a clinical research program aimed at elucidating the neural and cognitive sequelae of posttraumatic stress disorder and blast-induced traumatic brain injury in returning Veterans, as well as cognitive and neural change subsequent to exercise training.The candidate will receive advanced training in multi-modal imaging (fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, volumetric and surface-based analyses, ASL) and the use of cognitive and MRI outcome measures subsequent to exercise intervention in Veterans with mTBI and PTSD. Dr. Scott Hayes will be the primary mentor, and the fellow will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Drs. Mieke Verfaellie, David Salat, Daniel Forman, and Jasmeet Pannu Hayes.The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field, and substantial experience in MRI data acquisition and analysis. Candidate should have expertise working with MRI analysis software such as AFNI, FSL, SPM, or FreeSurfer, as well as familiarity with unix and Matlab.Experience interpreting neuropsychological and/or exercise physiology data and previous work with clinical populations are also desirable. The postdoctoral fellow will interact with several research groups at VA Boston studying TBI and PTSD in returning veterans. The candidate should have a keen interest in developing an independent research career. The starting date is flexible. A minimum two-year commitment is required. Salary for highly qualified candidates may be up to $52,000. U.S. citizenship is required for consideration.Potential applicants are encouraged to *immediately* email a letter describing research interests and experience and CV and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed to Dr. Scott Hayes at smhayes(a)bu.edu <mailto:smhayes@bu.edu> Lab website:www.bu.edu/brainlab <http://www.bu.edu/brainlab> The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- Scott M. Hayes, Ph.D. Memory Disorders Research Center Neuroimaging Research Center VA Boston Healthcare System Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry Boston University School of Medicine

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Fwd: Postdoc position in Developmental Neuroscience at UCSF, San Francisco CA
by Gary Green 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

The Laboratory for Educational Neuroscience (brainLENS.org <http://brainLENS.org>) at the University of California, San Francisco USA is seeking 1 postdoctoral fellow for a minimum commitment of two years. The lab focuses on cognitive and developmental neuroscience work; (1) using neuroimaging measures in combination with cognitive, behavioral, environmental and genetic measures to predict academic and developmental outcomes in health and disease, (2) applying multivariate classification and network approaches to multimodal neuroimaging, behavioral and genetic data to understand developmental processes primarily of learning and literacy, but also of motivation, socio-emotional processing, and creativity, (3) development of novel behavioral interventions to promote motivation & learning, and (4) development of novel iPad applications to screen for future risk of developing reading disabilities. For the current position, we are seeking a researcher who will contribute significantly to one or more ongoing projects: (1) analysis and write-up of large scale (>1,000 scans) neuroimaging data on developmental trajectories of brain networks; (2) examining familial transmission patterns in brain networks by using a novel ‘human cross-fostering intergenerational imaging design'; and (3) iPad application development and validation. The candidate must have a demonstrated history of productivity, and be interested in theory-driven research. The candidate must also have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and writing skills. A strong methodological background in computational neuroscience, bioinformatics, imaging genetics, neuroimaging (e.g. fMRI, M/EEG, MRS) or related fields and/or excellent programming skills is a plus. MDs, PhDs, or equivalent are encouraged to apply. With the right fit, individuals with a BSc and MSc will be considered. The position can begin any time. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV. Please add "[UCSF job]" and your full name in the Subject of the email. Qualified candidates will be asked to have 3 letters of reference forwarded. CONTACT Fumiko Hoeft MD PhD, Roeland Hancock PhD URL: brainlens.org <http://brainlens.org> EMAIL: info(a)brainlens.org <mailto:info@brainlens.org> TEL: +1-415-476-9861

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Fwd: Post-doctoral Fellowship in Alzheimer’s disease
by Gary Green 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

The Center for Biomedical Imaging (CBI) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is offering one position for a two-year Research Fellowship in neuroimaging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) to begin immediately. The Fellow will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team of researchers dedicated to the development of novel MRI biomarkers of AD through the course of disease, from preclinical AD, mild cognitive impairment, to AD dementia. The Fellow is expected to have prior experience conducting neuroimaging research, as evidenced by publications, training, research assistantships, or proficiency in image analysis software (e.g. FSL, SPM) or related programming language (e.g. MATLAB, Linux). Most importantly, he/she must have a career trajectory within the field of AD, as demonstrated by prior clinical or research activities, and current knowledge of leading research in biomarker development or treatment of AD. Applicants with a doctoral degree in neuroscience, clinical or experimental psychology, or the biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply. This position is also suited to applicants with medical degrees who are seeking a focused research experience in neuroimaging and AD prior to clinical residency or fellowship. Applicants are expected to have met all doctoral requirements before the start of Fellowship. The Fellow is expected to dedicate 80% effort to scholarly activities, such as manuscript submission, research presentation, conference attendance, data analysis, study implementation, and grant writing. Remaining effort will be dedicated to fulfilling the duties of Associate Director of the Charleston Conference on Alzheimer’s disease (https://www.charlestonconferences.org). The Fellow is expected to focus on Alzheimer’s disease research for the duration of this position. Throughout the fellowship he/she will collaborate and be mentored by key faculty: Drs. Joseph Helpern (Professor and CBI Director, physicist), Jens Jensen (Professor, physicist), Andreana Benitez (Assistant Professor, clinical neuropsychologist), Maria Fatima Falangola (Assistant Professor, neuropathologist), and Ali Tabesh (Assistant Professor, signal processing engineer). Annual salary for this position is $50,000 plus benefits, with a stipend for travel to conference presentations or training available upon request. The Center for Biomedical Imaging (CBI; http://www.musc.edu/cbi) provides state-of-the-art resources to advance the field of imaging and to train and mentor young investigators. Additionally, the CBI allows basic and clinical scientists to collaborate, discover new ways to study normal and disease processes and apply these approaches to clinically relevant research. It is a university-designated center within MUSC, the premiere academic medical research institution in South Carolina, located in Charleston – a wonderful city in which to live and work. Please email a (1) cover letter with a statement of professional goals and (2) CV, all in one PDF attachment, to: Andreana Benitez, PhD, benitez(a)musc.edu. This posting will remain open until filled. MUSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position in neuroimaging at Mount Sinai
by Gary Green 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

A FUNDED POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available with the Psychosis Research Program under Dr. Sophia Frangou, in the Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. The Psychosis Research Program is dedicated to studying the neural mechanisms underpinning disease expression, genetic risk and resilience for the main psychotic disorders, namely schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The Program runs several projects using cutting-edge imaging and computational techniques. The successful candidate will be in charge of the computational aspects of these projects and will be expect to be involved in the development of new acquisition and analyses protocols. Interested candidates should (a) have a PhD in Neuroscience or other relevant areas of biomedical sciences, (b) solid knowledge of image processing using computational (Linux, MATLAB) and statistical (AFNI, FSL, SPM) methods, (c) excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interested applicants should provide their CV and names of two referees via email to sophia.frangou(a)mssm.edu

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Fwd:] Postdoc in "Perceptual Awareness in the reorganizing Brain" in Verona, Italy
by Gary Green 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

Post-Doctoral Position in Verona, Italy Job Description A Postdoctoral position is available in the project "Perceptual Awareness in the reorganizing Brain" (headed by Prof. Carlo Alberto Marzi). The project is part of a recently funded project by ERC AdG Grant program at the Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, Physiology and Psychology Section, University of Verona, Italy, whose scientific aim is to investigate the neural mechanisms of the shift from unconscious (blindsight) to conscious vision in patients with hemianopia as well as in healthy participants. This ambitious aim will be pursued by means of behavioural paradigms associated to fMRI scanning and ERP and possibly MEG recording. The preferred starting date is May 1, 2014 or soon thereafter. We seek a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in neuroimaging techniques (fMRI and/or EEG) as documented by relevant publications. He/she should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, neurophysiology). Additional experience in programming (Matlab, C/C++ , e-prime, or other programming languages) and data analysis skills is preferable. The successful applicant will join a stimulating, enthusiastic team providing an excellent environment for cutting edge research on the neural mechanisms of perceptual awareness and their implications for recovery of conscious vision following brain damage. Besides state-of-the-art neuroimaging equipment (ERP, 3T fMRI, compatible eye tracker), our team offers expertise in a vast range of experimental psychology and neuropsychology paradigms. Job Information Closing date: 2014-04-03 Employment start date: 2014-05-01 Contract length: Temporary position lasting one year, potentially renewable for three more years. Institution: University of Verona, Department of Neurological and Movement Science, Physiology & Psychology Section, Verona, Italy Contact Information Please send a CV as well as two letters of recommendation to: Prof. Carlo Alberto Marzi carloalberto.marzi(a)univr.it <mailto:carloalberto.marzi@univr.it> Tel. +39 045 8027143 -- Francesco Marini, Ph.D. ___________________________________________ Post-Doctoral Fellow Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences Section of Physiology and Psychology University of Verona, Italy +39 045 802 7258 francesco.marini(AT)univr.it <http://univr.it>

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YNiC seminar 27th February
by rem 24 Feb '14

24 Feb '14

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be 3 internal project proposal presentations: 1) Mladen Sormaz "Using MVPA to reveal patterns of neural response to facial expression and identity in the human brain" Models of face processing suggest that different face-selective regions are sensitive to either facial expression or identity (Haxby et al., 2000). In a previous study, we have shown that that patterns of response to different facial expressions are related to the perceptual similarity of images (Sormaz et al., 2014). We have also shown that patterns of response to different facial identities are related to the similarity of the images (Rice et al. 2014). The aim of the current study is to directly compare the relative contributions of expression and identity information to the responses in different regions across the ventral visual pathway using a multiple regression method for analysing patterns of fMRI data. 2) Mahiko Konishi "Changing the mind: exploring how the brain shifts from external to internal focus" In brief, the study will focus on fMRI scanning participants while they perform a computer task that we developed. The task consists of two conditions that are very similar to each other but differ critically in the way they control the on-task focus level of participants: the hard condition requires constant focus on the task to be performed successfully, while the easy condition can be conquered by focusing on the task only in rare, cued moments, leaving the participants with the option of daydreaming for the majority of time. These two conditions alternate continuously in the paradigm, and transitions from one condition to the other are cued. Critically, the analysis will focus on these cued transition moments to see how the brain re-sets, and thus shifts, from external to internal focus, and vice versa. 3) Florence Ruby "Role of episodic and semantic processes in self-generated thought" Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: Job offer-Postdoc in human neuroimaging of reward (University of Zurich)
by Gary Green 21 Feb '14

21 Feb '14

I'd like to draw your attention to the following job offer. International applications are very welcome. Tamara Herz ____________ *Postdoctoral researcher in human neuroimaging of reward * *University of Zurich, Switzerland* The Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research (PIs: E. Fehr, T. Hare, C. Ruff, K. E. Stephan, P. Tobler) at the University of Zurich invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral researcher position. The successful candidate will work with Philippe Tobler and other SNS Lab researchers on the neural basis of human reward processing and decision making. Candidates should hold (or expect) a good PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, economics, computer science, or physics), have a strong publication record, and significant research experience using human neuroscience methods (in particular fMRI). Both junior and senior postdoctoral researchers are invited to apply. The position is available starting June 1, 2014, and initial appointment will be for 1 year with the possibility of renewal for at least two additional years. Applications are welcome from overseas as well as from EU nationals. The SNS Lab (http://www.sns.uzh.ch) is a research center at the University of Zurich that investigates the principles underlying social and neuronal systems in a friendly and multidisciplinary research environment. A single custom-built unit hosts multiple state-of-the-art facilities that are fully dedicated to research. These facilities include a Philips Achieva 3T MRI scanner as well as laboratories for psychophysics, behavioral group studies, peripheral and autonomic neurophysiology, pharmacology, and transcranial magnetic stimulation. The working language in the laboratory is English. Applications should be sent electronically and include a CV (incl. full publication list), copies of all relevant degrees, a statement of interest, and the names and e-mail addresses of two referees. Please send these materials to applications(a)econ.uzh.ch. Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Philippe Tobler (phil.tobler(a)econ.uzh.ch). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Fwd: Contractor works on Bio roof - Saturday 22.02.14
by Gary Green 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

If that affects anyone of you, please let me know and we will arrange access Gary Contractor works on Bio roof - Saturday 22.02.14 YSPL Notices October 2012 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser <http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=be60566cfd55403b7452a6719&id=9605981b89…>. Heading 1 York Science Park <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be60566cfd55403b74…> Heading 1 *YSPL Notices * *PLEASE CIRCULATE WITHIN YOUR ORGANISATION* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Residents, On Saturday 22nd February we will be carrying out essential repairs on the Bio Centre roof. In order to gain access to this area a large piece of access equipment is required which will be based in the front of the Bio Centre main entrance, As a result of these works and the equipment involved, there will be no access to the Bio Centre car park or the Bio main entrance on Saturday 22nd February between 6am and 7pm. Please do not leave any vehicles in the area which may impact the works. If access is required to the Bio Centre on this date please contact facilities(a)yorksciencepark.co.uk <mailto:facilities@yorksciencepark.co.uk>. Regards ------------------------------------------------------------------------ YSPL Team York Science Park Ltd T: 01904 435100 E: facilities(a)yorksciencepark.co.uk W: www <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be60566cfd55403b74…>. <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=be60566cfd55403b7…>yorksciencepark <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be60566cfd55403b74…>. <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=be60566cfd55403b7…>co <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be60566cfd55403b74…>. <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=be60566cfd55403b7…>uk <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=be60566cfd55403b7…> An Exciting Environment for Growth... Flexible | Fully Serviced Business Space | Conference & Meeting Space Virtual Office | Hot Desks | Next to world-leading University of York For more info contact -<mailto: enquiries(a)yorksciencepark.co.uk>enquiries(a)yorksciencepark.co.uk <mailto:enquiries@yorksciencepark.co.uk> | conferencing(a)yorksciencepark.co.uk <mailto:conferencing@yorksciencepark.co.uk> YSPL Facebook <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be60566cfd55403b74…> YSPL Twitter <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be60566cfd55403b74…> /Copyright © 2012 York Science Park Ltd, All rights reserved./ Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, Heslington, York, YO10 5DG F: 01904 435135 Company No. 2939132 | Registered address: Heslington Hall, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD VAT No. 647 2055 41 unsubscribe from this list <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=be60566cfd55403b74…> | update subscription preferences <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage.com/profile?u=be60566cfd55403b7452a6…> This email was sent to gary.green(a)ynic.york.ac.uk /why did I get this?/ <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage1.com/about?u=be60566cfd55403b7452a67…> unsubscribe from this list <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=be60566cfd55403b74…> update subscription preferences <http://yorksciencepark.us5.list-manage.com/profile?u=be60566cfd55403b7452a6…> York Science Park Ltd · Innovation Way · Heslington · York, England YO10 5DG · United Kingdom Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Dear Users This afternoon (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be an internal project proposal presentation given by Karla Evans. The title of Karla's talk is "Global image processing". Abstract: Experiments have shown that people can rapidly determine if categories such as “animal” or “beach” are present in scenes that are presented for only a few milliseconds. Typically, observers in these experiments report on one pre-specified category. My work shows that observers can rapidly extract information about multiple categories. Moreover, the findings demonstrate task-dependent interactions between accumulating information about different categories in a scene that are in some cases destructive. I believe that the explanation for this destructive interference is that subjects have learned the spatiotemporal statistics of the trials, which indicate that single targets are the norm: the presence of a beach would almost always correlate with the absence of an animal. My goal is to probe the neuronal correlates of this process to better understand the mechanism of non-selective gist categorization. In order to do this I will present a project plan that exploits repetition attenuation in order study the task-dependent interaction during scene categorisation. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd:Postdoc in Brain Image Analysis
by Gary Green 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

Dear All, I am looking for a postdoc to work on brain image analysis, e.g., dynamic functional connectivity. See more information below. Regards, Thomas Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Brain Image Analysis Project: Develop novel image analysis and machine learning tools for brain image analysis, (e.g. Dynamic Functional Connectivity). Research Webpage: http://yeolab.weebly.com/research.html Requirements: Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, statistics or related fields. Candidates should have previously published research in image processing, computer vision, statistical or machine learning. Experience with functional MRI is preferred (but not required). Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience Institutes: Perform ground-breaking research at the National University of Singapore (NUS), while enjoying the beautiful sceneries and cultures of South-East Asia. NUS is a research-intensive university consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the world (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_University_of_Singapore#University_ra…). Successful candidates may be required to travel between Singapore and Harvard Medical School for certain projects. Contact: Email BT Thomas Yeo (thomas.yeo(a)nus.edu.sg) with your CV. Deadline: 1st May, 2014

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Fwd: Post-doc in Quantitative MRI for Cancer Imaging
by Gary Green 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral research assistant to join the Biomedical Image Analysis Laboratory and associated Quantitative Biomedical Inference Group at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME) in Headington. The post is funded by Cancer Research UK, and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and is fixed-term to 30 November 2016. The research project is within the Image Analysis programme of the Oxford Cancer Imaging Centre, in close interaction with clinicians and medical physicists in the centre. You will be responsible for evaluating new quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) methods and developing Image Analysis methods to extract physiological information from them. You should possess (or be near completion of) a relevant PhD in quantitative MR imaging and image analysis, together with relevant experience to work in a multi-disciplinary environment with both engineers and clinicians. You should also possess strong mathematical and programming skills (e.g. matlab, C++) as well as excellent communication skills. A good publications record in relevant international peer-reviewed conferences and journals is essential. For further information see: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs…

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Fwd: postdoc in brain image anlaysis
by Gary Green 18 Feb '14

18 Feb '14

Dear All, I am looking for a postdoc to work on brain image analysis, e.g., dynamic functional connectivity. See more information below. Regards, Thomas Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Brain Image Analysis Project: Develop novel image analysis and machine learning tools for brain image analysis, (e.g. Dynamic Functional Connectivity). Research Webpage: http://yeolab.weebly.com/research.html Requirements: Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, statistics or related fields. Candidates should have previously published research in image processing, computer vision, statistical or machine learning. Experience with functional MRI is preferred (but not required). Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience Institutes: Perform ground-breaking research at the National University of Singapore (NUS), while enjoying the beautiful sceneries and cultures of South-East Asia. NUS is a research-intensive university consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the world (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_University_of_Singapore#University_ra…). Successful candidates may be required to travel between Singapore and Harvard Medical School for certain projects. Contact: Email BT Thomas Yeo (thomas.yeo(a)nus.edu.sg) with your CV. Deadline: 1st May, 2014

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Biocentre bike sheds
by Gary Green 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Dear Users York Science Park have issued this notice ------------ Works will be commencing w/c 24th February on upgrades to the Biocentre bike store security and facilities and will hopefully be completed by the end of that week, weather permitting. A brief description of upgrade works is as follows: All gates to be re hung for extra strength and security. The two middle gates will be permanently closed, which will create extra room for bike stands. The two end gates will be fitted with Digi-locks and used as access and egress to the bike store. The codes for these will be given out on request once the works are completed. The original bike stands will be reinstalled to give a more organised layout, leaving room for users to manoeuvre easier. Extra wall hung bike racks will also be installed. Any regular users who require advanced notification of the code for the gates are requested to inform us of their contact details by return of this notice. We plan to complete the works in two sections, which would result in half the store being out of action during this work, then moving onto the other half once completed. We apologise in advance for the disruption these works might cause but we are confident that the extra security will be a massive benefit to cycle users in the future. Regards YSPL Team York Science Park Ltd T: 01904 435100 E: enquiries(a)yorksciencepark.co.uk W: www.yorksciencepark.co.uk --

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YNiC seminar 20th February
by rem 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be an internal project proposal presentation given by Karla Evans. The title of Karla's talk is "Global image processing". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: PhD or Postdoctoral Position at University of Duisburg-Essen
by Gary Green 15 Feb '14

15 Feb '14

The University Clinic Essen is a hospital of maximum care. All fields of medicine are represented by 54 special clinics or institutes. The hospital has a total of 5.500 employees. 180.000 patients are treated each year. The University Clinic Essen has a strong, internationally competitive background in research and teaching. A PhD _or_ Postdoctoral position is available at the earliest date possible at the /Experimental Neurology Laboratory/ of the /Department of Neurology/: _PhD position or Postdoctoral position_ (Allowance/Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L ///75% _or_ 100%) Salary will be dependent on the candidate's profile and collective bargaining law ("Tarifrecht"). Job duration is four years (/doctoral position/) or three years (/postdoctoral position/). Extension of job duration depends among others on the general agreement for universities concerning conditions of employment ("Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz") and availability of external funds. The project is supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) as part of the DFG Research Unit *"Extinction Learning: Neural Mechanisms, Behavioral Manifestations and Clinical Implications" (FOR 1581)*. The position is available as part of the subproject "*Contribution of the human cerebellum to extinction learning and renewal"* (PIs Prof. Dr. D. Timmann and Prof. Dr. M. Ladd). Job description: Focus will be on acquisition and analysis of structural and functional MRI of the cerebellum using an ultra-high-field (7 Tesla) MR scanner. Experiments will be performed at the Erwin L. Hahn Institute for MRI (www.hahn-institute.de). Job qualifications: We are looking for students/postdocs with a background in physics, computer science, or engineering. Experience in (f)MRI and good Matlab skills are expected. Students/postdocs with a background in neuroscience, neuropsychology or neurobiology and advanced experience in (f)MRI are also invited to apply.** Secondary employment ("Nebentätigkeiten") depends on the general agreement for universities concerning conditions of secondary employments of Nordrhine-Westfalia ("Hochschulnebentätigkeitsverordnung des Landes Nordhein-Westfalen") . Applications from appropriately qualified handicapped persons will be given priority. The University of Duisburg-Essen seeks to increase the number of female academic staff and encourages women with the necessary qualifications to apply for this position. Applications from appropriately qualified women will be given priority. The job is open until filled. _Please send your application including CV via email to:_ Dagmar Timmann-Braun Professor of Experimental Neurology Dagmar.Timmann-Braun(a)uni-duisburg-essen.de Department of Neurology Universitätsklinikum Essen Hufelandstraße 55 45147 Essen. ----------------------------------------------------- *Beschreibung: Beschreibung: Universitätsklinikum Essen* <http://www.uk-essen.de/index.php> Prof. Dr. Dagmar Timmann-Braun Universitätsklinikum Essen AöR Neurologische Klinik Hufelandstrasse 55 45147 Essen Telefon +49 201 723 6508 Fax +49 201 723 5969 Email dagmar.timmann-braun(a)uni-due.de <mailto:dagmar.timmann-braun@uni-due.de> Internet www.dagmar-timmann.de <http://www.dagmar-timmann.de/>; www.uni-due.de/neurologie <http://www.uni-due.de/neurologie> -----------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: PhD-position at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
by Gary Green 15 Feb '14

15 Feb '14

Dear colleagues, the project "Cognitive and Neural Dynamics of Memory Across the Lifespan (CONMEM) at the Center for Lifespan Psychology, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin, is seeking applications for a Predoctoral Research Fellow. Please see the details about the available position below. Best regards, Markus Werkle-Bergner -- ************************************************************** Dr. rer. nat. Markus Werkle-Bergner, Dipl. Psych. Research Scientist Center for Lifespan Psychology Max Planck Institute for Human Development Lentzeallee 94, Room 211, D-14195 Berlin, Germany. Phone: +49(0)30-82406-447 Fax: +49(0)30-8249939 ************************************************************** ************************************************************** JOB DESCRIPTION ************************************************************** The project „Cognitive and Neural Dynamics of Memory Across the Lifespan (CONMEM)” at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Center for Lifespan Psychology (Director: Prof. Dr. Ulman Lindenberger), is seeking applications for a Predoctoral Research Fellow The doctoral fellowship will last for 2 (+1) years. The position is available from May 1, 2014 or earlier. Job Description The CONMEM project (PIs: Dr. Yee Lee Shing& Dr. Markus Werkle-Bergner) investigates lifespan changes in the interplay between associative and strategic components of memory functioning on neural and cognitive levels, with a focus on working and episodic memory (see Sander, et al., Neurosci. Biobehav. Rev., 2012; Shing, et al., Neurosci. Biobehav. Rev., 2010). Future research will advance a multi-modal imaging approach (EEG source imaging in combination with structural and functional MRI) to uncover lifespan differences in rhythmic neural activity related to perception, attention, and memory (e.g., Werkle-Bergner et al., Neurosci. Biobehav. Rev., 2006). The successful predoctoral fellow will plan and conduct empirical studies in this domain, analyze the behavioral, EEG, and MRI data, and prepare scientific manuscripts for publication. For further information, please contact: Dr. Markus Werkle-Bergner (werkle(a)mpib-berlin.mpg.de) Requirements A successful applicant needs to hold a diploma/master degree in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, or related fields. Applicants should have experience with conducting experimental research, knowledge in neuroimaging methods (preferably EEG), and a solid background in at least one programming language (preferably Matlab or R). In addition, the ability to work independently as well as a high proficiency of the English language is required. The Max Planck Society is interested in increasing the number of women on its scientific staff. We strongly encourage applications from women and members of minority groups. In addition, the Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and encourages them to apply. To apply, please send (via email only) a statement of research interests, a CV, a copy of relevant certificates, (p)reprints of publications, and a list of two references to Dr. Markus Werkle-Bergner, MPI for Human Development, Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin (werkle(a)mpib-berlin.mpg.de) by March 31th, 2014. ************************************************************** ************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Eeglablist page: http://sccn.ucsd.edu/eeglab/eeglabmail.html To unsubscribe, send an empty email to eeglablist-unsubscribe(a)sccn.ucsd.edu For digest mode, send an email with the subject "set digest mime" to eeglablist-request(a)sccn.ucsd.edu

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Dear Users Please note that the "YNiC seminar" this afternoon will take place over 3 hours (2-5 pm) in B020 in the Department of Psychology. The MSc CN students will be giving project proposal presentations for their empirical research projects. Please see below for a list of times, speakers, supervisors and talk titles. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca Time Students Supervisor Title 2.00 David Coggan, Wanling Liu Andrews Can low-level image properties predict category-selective responses in higher-level visual areas? 2.10 Phoebe Asquith, Eddy Rhodes, Amy Turner Barraclough Investigation connectivity within the human mirror neuron system using dual TMS 2.20 Shanelle Canavan, Ellie Cole, Lucy Spencer, Vera Wang Baseler Neural correlates of peripheral visual sensitivity in hearing and deaf adults 2.30 Lauren Debney Evans Global processing in medical images 2.40 Jennifer Ashton Gaskell Reactivating emotional memories during sleep 2.50 Zihao Chen, Zach Cotter, Rachael Hulme, Ellie Suffill Gennari Time in Language 3.00 Binglei Zhao Goebel Arithmetic networks in adults with dyslexia 3.10 Lysia Demetriou, Theodore Karapanagiotidis, Ashley Symons Green Learning and extinction with positive and negative outcomes 3.30 Geoff Gallagher, Meng Yang Hartley/ Baker Neural correlates of the tilt-shift illusion 3.40 Hannah Biddles, Rachel Garcia, Eftychia Giannakopoulou, Mrinmayi Kulkarni Hymers/ Millman Name that tune: the functional organization of music recognition 3.50 Phil Dwerryhouse, Jonathan Robinson, Junior Whiteley Johnston Exploring MEG/EEG violations of expectancy violation 4.00 Rachel Woodall Morland Longitudinal measures of brain function and structure of patients with Macular Degeneration 4.10 Holly Brown, Emily Shoesmith, Jonathan Kennedy, Wai Hong Liu, Morland The role of lateral occipital visual field maps in viewpoint perception 4.20 Josie Hogg, Milena Kaestner Wade Assessing the intrinsic dimensionality of visual cortex using multidimensional scaling 4.30 Debs Vallejo Lopez Wade Measuring the effect of environmental contrast on visual gain control 4.40 Irene De Caso, Borong Yan Young Decoding facial expression and gaze direction from fMRI -- ************************************************************************ 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 -- ************************************************************************ 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: Neuroimaging Timeseries Data Analyst / Engineer Position - Univ. of California, Irvine
by Gary Green 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

We have the following position available at UC Irvine that may be of interest to you. Job Description: Work with the faculty member, other members of the laboratory, including numerous engineers and physicists, and researchers from different laboratories in using UNIX-based software packages, C Shell scripts, digital signal processing tools, graph theory, and high degree correlational algorithms to analyze time series data of various types, including brain imaging and electrophysiological signals. Assist the scientists and trainees in analyzing data from applied projects in neuroscience. Design and implementation of new analysis protocols and software modules for digital times series analysis related to physiological signals and related data analysis. Perform software testing, maintenance and modification, and coding related to digital time series analysis. Salary: Annual $41,258.88-$46,458.00 Career Position If you are interested please contact me for more information: Thanks, Dave David Keator University of California, Irvine dbkeator(a)uci.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission.

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Fwd: Programmer position for brain imaging machine-learning Python library
by Gary Green 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

Hi, We are looking for a programmer to join our research group, Parietal team (http://http://team.inria.fr/parietal/), at INRIA, to work on nilearn (http://nilearn.github.io) a library applying advanced machine learning and signal processing to functional brain imaging. As a programmer, you will be taking part to the NiConnect research project (http://parietal.saclay.inria.fr/research/spatial_patterns/niconnect), developing tools for the analysis of "functional connectomes": brain connectivity infered using functional MRI. The project unites neuroscientists, data-miners, statisticians and clinical researchers to transfer recent advances in basic neuroscience to clinical diagnostic tools. Your duties will be to work hand in hand with the computer science and statistics researchers to turn the research code into a solid and well documented Python library usable by clinical researchers. The core technologies used will rely on the scientific Python stack (http://scipy.org) and scikit-learn (http://scikit-learn.org) machine learning library. Requirements ============= * Good programming skills in Python, preferably with experience of the scientific Python stack * Understanding of quality assurance in software development: test-driven programming, version control, technical documentation. * Software design skills * Some knowledge of Linux/Unix * Knowledge of open-source development and community-driven environments is valued * Good technical English level * An experience in statistical learning or a mathematical-oriented mindset is a plus Speaking French is not a requirement, as it is an international team. About the team =================== INRIA (http://www.inria.fr) is the French computer science research institute. It recognized word-wide as one of the leading research institutions and has a strong expertise in machine learning. You will be working in the Parietal team (http://http://team.inria.fr/parietal/) that makes a heavy use of Python for brain imaging analysis. Parietal is a small research team (around 20 people) with an excellent technical knowledge of scientific and numerical computing in Python as well as a fine understanding of algorithmic issues in machine learning, statistics and image processing. Parietal is committed to investing in the scientific Python toolstack and its members are core developers in central projects such as Mayavi (http://docs.enthought.com/mayavi/mayavi/) and scikit-learn (http://scikit-learn.org), as well as the nipy (http://nipy.org) library for NeuroImaging in Python and the nilearn (http://nilearn.github.io) library for machine learning applied to NeuroImaging. Parietal is located in the Neurospin brain research facility (http://www-dsv.cea.fr/en/instituts/institut-d-imagerie-biomedicale-i2bm/ser…), that hosts several brain scanners and research teams in neuroscience and medical imaging. Working at Parietal is a unique opportunity to improve your skills in numerical computing and statistical data processing in Python. In addition, working on an open source stack, will give you premium experience of open source community management and collaborative project development. Practical Info =============== * Technical Contact: Gael Varoquaux * E-mail contact: gael.varoquaux(a)inria.fr * HR Contact: Marie Domingues * E-mail Contact: marie.domingues(a)inria.fr * No telecommuting. We need people that can very easily relocate for Paris, as the time scales for this job are somewhat short. * Fixed-term contract. Duration depending on the salary. * Salary depending on experience * Experience required: either some professional experience as a programmer, or extensive open source contributions Links ===== On-line job offer: https://team.inria.fr/parietal/hiring-a-programmer-for-a-brain-imaging-mach… Motivational note: http://gael-varoquaux.info/blog/?p=171 Cheers, Gaël -- Gael Varoquaux Researcher, INRIA Parietal Laboratoire de Neuro-Imagerie Assistee par Ordinateur NeuroSpin/CEA Saclay , Bat 145, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette France Phone: ++ 33-1-69-08-79-68 http://gael-varoquaux.info http://twitter.com/GaelVaroquaux

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Fwd:Postdoc position, University of Cambridge
by Gary Green 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

*Postdoctoral Researcher (Cam-CAN)* *University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology* *Vacancy Ref: PJ02734* ** *Salary: £28,132 - £36,661 pa* Applications are invited for a post-doctoral scientist to join the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (Cam-CAN, www.cam-can.com). This centre brings together a large group of researchers across the University of Cambridge and at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC-CBSU) who aim to relate brain changes to cognitive changes over the adult lifespan (covering ages 18-88). The appointee will work with a unique population-representative sample of 700 adults on whom we have collected extensive cognitive and neural measures. A subset of these individuals will be run in a further set of fMRI and MEG studies designed to probe major cognitive functions. The Cam-CAN project will integrate across these data-sets using a variety of methods, relating changes in neural structure and function over the lifespan to changes in cognitive function and capacity. The role of the postholder will be to undertake analyses of the 700 participants’ dataset, carry through the second stage fMRI and MEG studies, and play a key role in integrating across cognitive and imaging data-sets e.g. using multivariate and multimodal neuroimaging analysis methods. The postholder will have a strong background in imaging and imaging statistics, and cognitive and/or physiological ageing. Candidates should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in one of the following relevant areas: cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods, applied statistics, or machine learning. Knowledge of and experience in advanced imaging analyses, particularly connectivity analysis is essential, and it would be an advantage to have some direct experience of MEG/EEG and/or fMRI. Excellent statistical, computer programming (including MATLAB and/or Python) and MEG analysis (SPM, Fieldtrip) skills are essential. Postdoctoral experience would be an advantage but is not essential. Candidates should be thorough, efficient, able to communicate effectively, and enjoy working as part of an energetic interdisciplinary team. The Centre has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR scanner, EEG and MEG facilities housed at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit in Cambridge. Applications should be made online via the University of Cambridge Web Recruitment System. To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/3195. This will take you to the role on the University of Cambridge’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. Queries regarding this post can be directed to Mrs Marie Dixon, Cam-CAN Administrator, at admin(a)cam-can.com <mailto:admin@cam-can.com> or 01223 766458. The Vacancy number for this position is PJ02734. /Closing date: 17 March 2014 / /Limit of tenure: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2015. / For further details, please see our website at http://www.cam-can.com/vacancies The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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