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Conference: British Association for Cognitive Neuroscience
by Daniel Baker 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear all, As you may be aware, the department is hosting the annual meeting of the British Association for Cognitive Neuroscience on September 11th and 12th this year. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase our research activites and facilities, and I'd encourage as many people as possible to get involved in the conference. In particular, we are soliciting proposals for symposia, and it would be great to have one of these organised by York researchers. There is the possibility of attracting sponsorship (e.g. to pay speaker expenses) from some of the various organisations who exhibit at the conference, particularly if the symposium topic relates to their products in some way. Details of the conference are here: http://www.bacn.co.uk/meetings.html The deadline for symposium proposals is Friday 7th March. All the best, - Daniel

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Fwd: a post-doc position available at Michigan State University
by Gary Green 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear All, Applications are invited for a one-year postdoctoral position at the Cognitive Neuroscience of Language Laboratory at Michigan State Univ. Depending on productivity and a candidate’s desire to grow independent research, the position will allow for additional years. The candidate will work with Dr. Fan Cao on projects concerning language development, learning and disorders in monolingual and bilingual populations using fMRI and DTI. Michigan State University provides an excellent multi-disciplinary and highly interactive neuroimaging environment with its own physics, psychology and neuroscience groups as well as a research dedicated 3T MR scanner, EEG- and eye-tracking laboratories. A requirement for the position is good familiarity with fMRI techniques including data collection and data analysis. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong understanding of language processing, reading development and disorders, and bilingualism, and/or those who have expertise in functional connectivity and DTI technique.Other desired skills include experience or exposure to neuroanatomy, statistical methods, signal processing, and computer scripting (e.g. MATLAB). The successful candidate will be responsible for planning/conducting experiments, running neuroimaging data analysis, and preparing written/oral presentations for journal publications and conferences. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of undergraduate and graduate students working on the projects. A Ph.D. degree is required for this position; preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in hand, but candidates with ABD will be considered as well.Relevant areas for the Ph.D. include but are not limited to Cognitive Neuroscience, Engineering, Bioengineering, Speech and Hearing Science, Psychology, and Linguistics. The successful candidate will have excellent organization and communication skills and strong personal motivation. Background and experience with submission of manuscripts to scholarly journals is desirable; English language**proficiency required. The salary range will depend on applicant’s incoming skill set. The position includes health coverage per Michigan State University regulations. To apply for this position, please refer to posting *# 9026* and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website, https://jobs.msu.edu <https://jobs.msu.edu/>. Applicants should submit the following information: (1) a current CV, (2) statement of research interests, and (3) contact information of at least 3 references. Review of applications begins immediately; applications received by March 15, 2014 will receive full consideration. Applications received later than this date will be considered until the position is filled. Work begins as soon as possible. Inquiries can be sent by email to Dr. Fan Cao (fcao(a)msu.edu <mailto:fcao@msu.edu>). MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Best, Fan Cao

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Fwd: Postdoctoral positions available at UNC-Chapel Hill
by Gary Green 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Several postdoctoral positions are available at the Functional Brain Imaging Lab (FBIL) led by Dr. Wei Gao located at the Biomedical Imaging Research Center (BRIC) of UNC-Chapel Hill. Our focuses include better understanding of the neurophysiological mechanism underlying early brain development, normal brain functioning, as well as brain diseasess (including Bipolar, Schizophrenia, MCI/AD, Parkinson’s Diseases, etc) using resting-state fMRI, task-based fMRI, and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). The candidates will be actively involved in one of the research themes based on his/her research experiences. Successful candidates should have extensive research experience in at least one of the three modalities (i.e., resting-state fMRI, task-based fMRI, and DTI) and have a Ph.D degree in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biostatistics, or related fields. Good command of programming tools including Matlab, Linux, and scripting are necessary to carry out the research work in this group. Successful candidates will be part of a diverse group including neuroscientists, biomedical engineers, computer scientists, psychiatrists, psychologists, radiologists and biostatisticians, and will build upon the group’s previous work on functional brain imaging study. If interested, please contact Wei Gao at wgao(a)email.unc.edu <mailto:wgao@email.unc.edu>. Wei Gao, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Radiology and BRIC University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Rm 3105, Bioinformatics Bldg Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7513 Phone: 919-843-7672 Fax: 919-843-4456

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Fwd: University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Fellow Position
by Gary Green 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

*Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position at University of Pittsburgh * The Maternal Affective Neuroscience Laboratory, headed by Drs. Eydie Moses-Kolko, Alison Hipwell and Mary Phillips at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh, seeks a full-time postdoctoral research fellow supported by funds from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The start date is immediate and the position is for up to 2 years. The study is investigating the neural underpinnings of affective disorders and mother-infant caregiving in young postpartum mothers. The fellow will be responsible for collecting and analyzing neural and behavioral data, writing scientific papers and giving scientific presentations. Analyses will focus on fMRI data during maternal processing of emotional faces, reward, and infant cry as well as structural and neural connectivity analyses. Because the study is embedded in a larger longitudinal study of psychopathology which began in childhood, scientific questions about developmental predictors of maternal affective neural processes can also be tested. Position qualifications include a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field or an MD psychiatrist at the postdoctoral level; experience with fMRI acquisition and analysis; strong experimental and statistical skills; the ability to work independently and in a team environment on multiple tasks and projects and to share one’s expertise with others. Experience with neuroimaging software programs (AFNI, FSL, MATLAB, SPM, or other relevant programs), programming for fMRI tasks (E-prime, Presentation), and statistical analysis (SPM, SPSS, SAS) is highly desired. Strong interest in the development and pathophysiology of depression is valuable. Excellent scientific writing skills are also desired. Located in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC (WPIC) is considered one of the nation's foremost university-based psychiatric care facilities, housing the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. For more than 60 years, WPIC has been a national leader in providing research-based care and treatment of mental health and addictive disorders. WPIC has a large community of post-doctoral scholars and associates and a longstanding history of success in developing post-doctoral researchers toward independent research careers. The Department of Psychiatry has a total research portfolio of over $ 70 million annually, including nine T32 post-doctoral training grants. During the current fiscal year, these grants support a community of more than 68 post-doctoral researchers whose research career development is supported by structured and informal mentoring activities. Our faculty has a strong commitment to excellence in mentorship. Please send a letter of inquiry and your CV to Eydie Moses-Kolko (mosesEL(a)upmc.edu <mailto:mosesEL@upmc.edu>). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. ************************************************* Eydie Moses-Kolko, MD Associate Professor of Psychiatry Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine office: 412-624-9152 fax: 412-383-8336

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Fwd: research assistant opportunity (UCLA/ThinkNow)
by Gary Green 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear Colleagues, We have a Research Assistant position at UCLA for a motivated individual, starting ~April 2014 and going through summer of 2015. The position requires someone who is able to work independently, problem solve and preferably has experience with EEG data and Matlab (other programming may suffice, Linux skills invaluable). Interests in signal processing and data analysis as well as in translational (ADHD) science and cognitive training are considerable assets. Many many thanks! Agatha ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Agatha Lenartowicz, Ph.D. Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Fellow http://alenarto.bol.ucla.edu/ Laboratory of Integrative NeuroImaging Technology http://www.brainmapping.org/MarkCohen/lab.html Assistant Research Neuroscientist Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior 760 Westwood Plaza, Suite 17-369 Los Angeles, CA 90095 310.794.5641 (x45641)

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Re: PRNI 2nd call for papers
by Gary Green 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

* SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS * * * ** apologies for cross posting ** * 4th International Workshop on Pattern Recognition in NeuroImaging (PRNI 2014) June 4-6 2014, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Tübingen, Germany Website: http://www.prni.org <http://www.prni.org/> <http://www.prni.org/> Multivariate analysis of neuroimaging data has gained ground very rapidly in the community over the past few years, leading to impressive results in cognitive and clinical neuroscience. Pattern recognition and machine learning conferences regularly feature a neuroimaging workshop, while neuroscientific meetings dedicate sessions to new approaches to neural data analysis. Thus, a rich two-way flow has been established between disciplines. It is the goal of the 4th International Workshop on Pattern Recognition in NeuroImaging to continue facilitating exchange of ideas between scientific communities, with a particular interest in new approaches to the interpretation of neural data driven by new developments in pattern recognition and machine learning. * * * IMPORTANT DATES Paper submission deadline: 7th of March, 2014 **submission website is now open <https://cmt.research.microsoft.com/PRNI2014>** Acceptance notification: 4th of April, 2014 Workshop: June 4-6, 2014 * TOPICS OF INTEREST PRNI welcomes original papers on multivariate analysis of neuroimaging data, using invasive and non-invasive imaging modalities, including but not limited to the following topics: * Learning from neuroimaging data - Classification algorithms for brain-state decoding - Optimisation and regularisation - Bayesian analysis of neuroimaging data - Connectivity and causal inference - Combination of different data modalities - Efficient algorithms for large-scale data analysis * Interpretability of models and results - High-dimensional data visualisation - Multivariate and multiple hypothesis testing - Summarisation/presentation of inference results * Applications - Disease diagnosis and prognosis - Real-time decoding of brain states - Analysis of resting-state and task-based data KEYNOTE SPEAKERS John-Dylan Haynes Klaus-Robert Müller Russ Poldrack SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Authors should prepare full papers with a maximum length of 4 pages (double-column, IEEE style, PDF) for review. Reviews will be double-blind, i.e. submissions have to be anonymized. PROCEEDINGS Proceedings will be published by Conference Publishing Services in electronic format. They will be submitted for inclusion in IEEExplore and IEEE CS Digital Library online repositories, and submitted for indexing in IET INSPEC, EI Compendex (Elsevier), Thomson ISI, and others. BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD A small number of papers will be selected for the Best Student Paper Award. To be eligible the paper’s first author must be a student, and the student must agree to present the paper at the workshop. Awardees will receive a travel allowance. VENUE The workshop will be held on the campus of the Max Planck Institute in Tübingen, Germany. Tübingen is a picturesque medieval university town, and can easily be reached by public transportation from Stuttgart airport (STR). Accommodation is available on or close to campus. A pre-conference barbecue will be held on June 3, 2014. ORGANIZATION General Chair: Moritz Grosse-Wentrup (MPI for Intelligent Systems, Tübingen, Germany) Program Chairs: Marcel van Gerven (Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Netherlands) & Nikolaos Koutsouleris (LMU Munich, Germany) Steering committee: Jonas Richiardi, Dimitri Van De Ville, Seong-Whan Lee, Yuki Kamitani, Janaina Mourao- Miranda, Christos Davatsikos, Gaël Varoquaux ENDORSEMENTS PRNI 2014 is an official satellite meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping and an endorsed event of the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention Society. *

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Fwd: Postdoc position in Houston Texas
by Gary Green 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

The Menninger Clinic and the McNair Medical Institute is offering a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in psychiatric neuroimaging and genomics research to begin July 1, 2014. The successful candidate may have the option of extending to a second-year. Data from the McNair Initiative for Neuroscience Discovery-Menninger Baylor (MIND-MB) project utilizes state-of-the-art psychiatric assessment, neuroimaging, and genomics to study of adolescent and adult populations with serious mental illness. Candidates with a background in social-cognitive and/or affective neuroscience are strongly encouraged to apply, but content areas such as RDoC negative valence systems will also be considered. Eligible candidates must have their PhD or MD, demonstrate a proven track record of scholarship and publications, have experience with advanced statistical methods (SEM, LPA, multivariate association statistics), with Matlab programming and neuroimaging software (SPM, AFNI, FSL), and be able to work as a member of a team comprised of clinical neuroscientists, clinicians, and geneticists. Baylor College of Medicine’s Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is dedicated to innovative and relevant translational research into psychiatric disorders. The Menninger Clinic is ranked in the top 5 Psychiatric hospitals in the country and Forbes ranked Houston as one of the coolest cities to live. To apply send CV and names of 2 references to: cfowler(a)menninger.edu For further information feel free to call Dr. Fowler at 713-275-5508

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear Users This afternoon (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be an internal project proposal presentation given by Emma Holmes. The title of Emma's talk is "Auditory attention during multi-talker listening". 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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Reminder: MEG research group meeting
by Markus van Ackeren 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear all, This is just to remind you about our MEG research group meeting today, at 12.00 pm in B204 (Department of Psychology). Giovanna Mollo will talk about: 'Identifying objects at different levels of specificity: Effects on cortical dynamics in hub and spokes'. Best, Markus ----------------------------------------- Markus J. van Ackeren PhD Student Department of Psychology University of York YO10 5DD, UK Email: mjva500(a)york.ac.uk

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Fwd: Marie Curie Post-doc, Aston Brain Centre
by Gary Green 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

EU MARIE CURIE POST DOCTORAL POSITION, ASTON BRAIN CENTRE, UK. Mapping receptive and expressive language using MEG. We are seeking to recruit an experienced post-doctoral researcher with expertise in MEG data recording and analysis for this project which is part of an EU Initial Training Network (ITN). There are good opportunities for travel and collaboration within our European network. Applicants must be able to fulfil the Marie Curie requirements which can also be found on the vacancy website below. Salary: £53,765 per annum, 2 years, fixed-term. For full details, please see the following website. http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=R130435 We welcome informal enquiries – please contact Caroline Witton (c.witton(a)aston.ac.uk <mailto:c.witton@aston.ac.uk>) or Joel Talcott (j.b.talcott(a)aston.ac.uk <mailto:j.b.talcott@aston.ac.uk>) *Dr Caroline Witton** Director, Wellcome Trust Lab for MEG Studies* *Aston Brain Centre* 0121 204 4087 . c.witton(a)aston.ac.uk <mailto:c.witton@aston.ac.uk> Students can make an appointment to see me here: https://wass.aston.ac.uk/wass *P****Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail*

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YNiC seminar 6th February
by rem 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be an internal project proposal presentation given by Emma Holmes. The title of Emma's talk is "Auditory attention during multi-talker listening". 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 in Houston Texas
by Gary Green 02 Feb '14

02 Feb '14

The Menninger Clinic and the McNair Medical Institute is offering a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in psychiatric neuroimaging and genomics research to begin July 1, 2014. The successful candidate may have the option of extending to a second-year. Data from the McNair Initiative for Neuroscience Discovery-Menninger Baylor (MIND-MB) project utilizes state-of-the-art psychiatric assessment, neuroimaging, and genomics to study of adolescent and adult populations with serious mental illness. Candidates with a background in social-cognitive and/or affective neuroscience are strongly encouraged to apply, but content areas such as RDoC negative valence systems will also be considered. Eligible candidates must have their PhD or MD, demonstrate a proven track record of scholarship and publications, have experience with advanced statistical methods (SEM, LPA, multivariate association statistics), with Matlab programming and neuroimaging software (SPM, AFNI, FSL), and be able to work as a member of a team comprised of clinical neuroscientists, clinicians, and geneticists. Baylor College of Medicine's Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is dedicated to innovative and relevant translational research into psychiatric disorders. The Menninger Clinic is ranked in the top 5 Psychiatric hospitals in the country and Forbes ranked Houston as one of the coolest cities to live. To apply send CV and names of 2 references to: cfowler(a)menninger.edu For further information feel free to call Dr. Fowler at 713-275-5508

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position available in Glasgow
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

On behalf of Dr Peter Uhlhaas: Dear colleagues, I would like to alert you to a post-doctoral position for MEG-research at the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi) at the University of Glasgow (Grade 6/7: £26,527 - £29,837 / £32,590 - £36,661 per annum). The post-doctoral fellow will contribute to a project, funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), entitled “Using Magnetoencephalography to Investigate Aberrant Neural Synchrony in Prodromal Schizophrenia”. Specifically, the job requires the analysis and acquisition of MEG-data sets and implementation of novel analytic tools, contributing to the design and programming of MEG experiments, assisting in analysing the results, and participating in the writing up of the results. This post is initially funded for 2 years with a possible extension of 1 year. Approximate starting data: 1st of July 2014 For further information please contact Dr Peter Uhlhaas (peter.uhlhaas(a)glasgow.ac.uk) Please submit your applications online at: www.gla.ac.uk/jobs Closing date: 23 February 2014 Dr. Peter J. Uhlhaas Reader Institute for Neuroscience and Psychology University of Glasgow 58 Hillhead Street Glasgow G12 8QB Telephone +44 (0)141 330 8730

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Fwd: Application Specialist at NordicNeuroLab
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

Dear all, A position as Application Specialist/ Regional Sales Manager is available at NordicNeuroLab in Bergen, Norway. We are looking for an outgoing person with experience within BOLD fMRI and DTI. Please follow the link for more information: http://www.nordicneurolab.com/PDF/Application%20Specialist_RSM%20NordicNeur… Thank you, *Thomas Lie Omdahl*, MBA** Sales Director *NordicNeuroLab AS* Møllendalsveien 65c N-5009 Bergen, Norway ** *thomas(a)nordicneurolab.com <mailto:thomas@nordicneurolab.com>*** Direct: +47 92 47 23 24 Phone: +47 70 70 95 Fax: +47 70 70 96 /Description: NNLlogo///** www.nordicneurolab.com ASFNR_2014_signature

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Fwd: PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of motivation and perception
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of motivation and perception University of Giessen, Germany Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Psychology department at the University of Giessen, Germany. The position is available from 1 April 2014 through December 2017 and is funded by the project grant “The interaction of visual and motivational salience in natural-scene perception” as part of the Collaborative Research Centre SFB/TRR 135 under the umbrella theme “Cardinal mechanisms of perception: Prediction, valuation, categorization”. The position is on the TV-H E13 scale (65%) for public employees. The project will investigate the influence of visual object properties on motivational learning and decision-making using fMRI. The department offers a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner with eye-tracking and peripheral physiology equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing fMRI data using computational models of learning and decision-making and for writing scientific papers. We encourage research visits in collaborating research groups abroad (NYU, Computational Neuroscience of Learning and Decision Making, PI: Nathaniel Daw). We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in neuroscience, psychology, biology or a related field and with a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience and the ability to work independently. Excellent programming skills and proficiency in English are essential; prior experience in computational neuroscience and experience with fMRI are of advantage. Please send your CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees by e-mail to bianca.wittmann(a)psychol.uni-giessen.de. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. -- Dr. Bianca Wittmann Assistant Professor of Biological Psychology Department of Psychology and Sports Science Justus Liebig University Giessen Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10F 35394 Giessen Germany Phone: +49- 641 - 99 26 160 Fax: +49- 641 - 99 26 169

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Fwd: Postdoc: Neuroimaging
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 45 specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harboring excellent research and education provide patient care at the highest medical level with approximately 10.000 employees. The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich offers: Postdoc: Neuroimaging (m/f) RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The postdoc will work on disease crossing mechanisms of neurodegeneration and cognitive decline using multimodal MRI data acquired through prospective longitudinal studies. Our protocols include repeat structural and functional MRI together with amyloid PET and detailed cognitive testing. The study is funded by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and embedded in an ambitious imaging program on disease crossing mechanisms. The postdoc will work in a highly dynamic neuroimaging team and is encouraged to bring in own research ideas. REQUIREMENTS: The candidate should hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in relevant disciplines (informatics, engineering, mathematics, neuroscience), should be familiar with state of the art structural and functional imaging techniques as documented by relevant publications. Solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. An enthusiastic, independent work style will provide a good fit for our team. OFFER: We offer an excellent multidisciplinary environment with expertise in neuroimaging, neuropsychology, bioinformatics, epidemiology and state of the art multimodal neuroimaging equipment (3T MRI, high-density fMRI compatible EEG, molecular PET, IT infrastructure). The research team is embedded in the Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology, which is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. The research fellow will draw on a comprehensive database and technical support to facilitate efficient work conditions. He/she will work in a young and highly productive team at the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research. The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) (http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html), Germany, and its hospitals figure among Germany’s premier and internationally competitive biomedical research sites and are funded by the government’s Excellence Initiative. Salary is according to TV-L. The position is limited for two years, with a possible extension. Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs can not be refunded. HOW TO APPLY: Your application - preferably in electronic form - with the usual documents indicating the earliest possible starting date should be directed to: Klinikum der Universität München, Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research Prof. Dr. Martin Dichgans Marchioninistr. 15 81377 Munich | Germany Send application by email to: Mrs. Lilo Thomas E-Mail: isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de

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Fwd: Post doctoral Research Assistant position at the University of Reading
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

Please see below an advert for a post-doctoral position that may be of some interest to subscribers. Kind regards. *2 year full time Post-Doctoral Research Assistant position using MRI and TMS to investigate parietal and cerebellar control of reaching and grasping in developmental coordination disorder. * We are seeking to appoint a talented Postdoctoral Researcher to work on an MRC-funded project to understand the roles of the cerebellum and parietal cortex in hand-eye coordination in children and adults. You will recruit and test adults for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) experiments. You will also test a large number of children aged 8-10 years in MRI experiments. Many of these children will have developmental disabilities. An enthusiasm for and sensitivity in working with children is essential. Much of your time will be spent collecting and analysing MRI data (including strucural, diffision, spectroscopic, and functional data), and preparing data for scientific dissemination through seminars, conferences, and publications. The post will provide excellent advanced training and experience for those interested in developmental psychology, developmental neuroscience, and human motor control. You will have: - A first degree (2:i, 1st, or equivalent) in neuroscience or related discipline - A PhD in neuroscience or related discipline - Substantial neuroimaging research experience, including DTI or MRS - Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly with children - Excellent writing and analytic and programming skills - A strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team - Clearance to work with children from the DBS Informal contact details Contact role: PI on MRC grant Contact name: Nicholas P Holmes Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 5543 Contact email:n.p.holmes@reading.ac.uk <mailto:n.p.holmes@reading.ac.uk> To apply formally please visitwww.reading.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.reading.ac.uk/jobs>

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Fwd: 2 Postdoctoral Positions in High Dimensional Statistical Genetics and Imaging-Genetics: at the University of Oxford
by Gary Green 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

We are currently seeking applicants for 2 postdoctoral positions in the Department of Statistics at the University of Oxford. The successful applicants will be part of the Marchini research group (http://www.stats.ox.ac.uk/~marchini/), and will work on an ERC funded project "HIGEN : Statistical Methods for High-dimensional Genetic Studies". The focus of the project is to develop novel statistical methods for some of the largest and most high-dimensional studies in the fields of genetics and neuroscience. There is a senior postdoc position (5 years of funding) http://www.stats.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/files/senior_postdoctoral_research_assi… and a more junior posdoc position (4 years of funding). http://www.stats.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/files/postdoctoral_research_assistant_-… Only applications received before 12.00 noon, on Monday 24 March will be considered. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Jonathan Marchini at marchini(a)stats.ox.ac.uk

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position and PhD Studentship in University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
by Gary Green 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

Please forward to colleagues and students who could be interested, Thank you! Best regards, Tiina Parviainen *** 2-Year Postdoctoral position and 3-year PhD Studentship Project: Effects of physical activity on brain structure and function Applications are invited for a 2-year full-time postdoctoral position and 3-year PhD studentship at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Brain Research (CIBR), Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Psychology University of Jyvaskyla, Finland. The posts are related to a research project studying the effects of physical activity and fitness on brain and the prerequisites of learning. The project is part of a larger consortium, funded by Academy of Finland, with main sites of research in University of Jyvaskyla (Centre for Interdisciplinary Brain Research, Department of Biology of Physical Activity) and LIKES (Research Centre for Sport and Health Sciences), Jyvaskyla, Finland. The research team consists of about 20 researchers studying the link between physical activity and learning at different levels. University of Jyvaskyla is internationally well known for its research in the field of sport biology, and the newly established Centre for Interdisciplinary Brain Research will combine advanced neuroimaging methods to this domain. We offer a highly interdisciplinary research environment, utilizing existing large cohort studies in Finland. Our national and international collaborative network combines expertise from neuroimaging, psychology, cell-biology, animal neurophysiology and epidemiology. The neuroimaging (MRI and MEG measurements) will be done in collaboration with MEG Core/AMI Centre, Aalto NeuroImaging, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland. The postdoctoral scientist will be responsible for the MRI data, and is expected to have a strong background in MRI data analysis and a Doctoral degree in a related field. Familiarity with cognitive neuroscience questions, especially attention and executive functions, is appreciated. The PhD student will focus on MEG data, and should have a master’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. related e.g. to neuroscience, psychology, sport biology, signal processing, engineering). Experience in MEG and/or EEG is an asset, but not necessary. Familiarity with signal processing environments (e.g. matlab, python) is appreciated for both posts. Applications are accepted until 1st April or until the position is filled. The starting date is negotiable. The application should include: 1) Motivation letter 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Numbered list of publications 4) Short statement of research interests 5) Contact information for two referees. Feel free to email for any further inquiries. For more information and to submit an application, contact Dr Tiina Parviainen (tiina.m.parviainen(a)jyu.fi <mailto:tiina.m.parviainen@jyu.fi>) -- Dr Tiina Parviainen Research Director Centre for Interdisciplinary Brain Research Department of Psychology University of Jyväskylä P.O. Box 35 FIN-40014 University of Jyväskylä Finland mobile. +358 (0) 40 805 3533 tiina.m.parviainen(a)jyu.fi <mailto:tiina.m.parviainen@jyu.fi>

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MEG research group meeting
by Markus van Ackeren 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear all, The first MEG research group meeting after the break will be next Thursday (06-02), at 12.00 pm in B204 (Department of Psychology). Giovanna Mollo will talk about: 'Identifying objects at different levels of specificity: Effects on cortical dynamics in hub and spokes'. Hopefully see you all on Thursday. Best, Markus ----------------------------------------- Markus J. van Ackeren PhD Student Department of Psychology University of York YO10 5DD, UK Email: mjva500(a)york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

Dear Users Today (4-5 pm in YNiC) Garreth Prendergast will be giving his "farewell seminar". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available in YNiC after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: Postdoc: Neuroimaging
by Gary Green 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 45 specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harboring excellent research and education provide patient care at the highest medical level with approximately 10.000 employees. The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich offers: Postdoc: Neuroimaging (m/f) RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The postdoc will work on disease crossing mechanisms of neurodegeneration and cognitive decline using multimodal MRI data acquired through prospective longitudinal studies. Our protocols include repeat structural and functional MRI together with amyloid PET and detailed cognitive testing. The study is funded by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and embedded in an ambitious imaging program on disease crossing mechanisms. The postdoc will work in a highly dynamic neuroimaging team and is encouraged to bring in own research ideas. REQUIREMENTS: The candidate should hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in relevant disciplines (informatics, engineering, mathematics, neuroscience), should be familiar with state of the art structural and functional imaging techniques as documented by relevant publications. Solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. An enthusiastic, independent work style will provide a good fit for our team. OFFER: We offer an excellent multidisciplinary environment with expertise in neuroimaging, neuropsychology, bioinformatics, epidemiology and state of the art multimodal neuroimaging equipment (3T MRI, high-density fMRI compatible EEG, molecular PET, IT infrastructure). The research team is embedded in the Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology, which is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. The research fellow will draw on a comprehensive database and technical support to facilitate efficient work conditions. He/she will work in a young and highly productive team at the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research. The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) (http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html), Germany, and its hospitals figure among Germany’s premier and internationally competitive biomedical research sites and are funded by the government’s Excellence Initiative. Salary is according to TV-L. The position is limited for two years, with a possible extension. Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs can not be refunded. HOW TO APPLY: Your application - preferably in electronic form - with the usual documents indicating the earliest possible starting date should be directed to: Klinikum der Universität München, Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research Prof. Dr. Martin Dichgans Marchioninistr. 15 81377 Munich | Germany Send application by email to: Mrs. Lilo Thomas E-Mail: isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Post MEG Oxford
by Gary Green 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the Oxford Centre for Human Brain Activity (OHBA), University of Oxford. This incorporates a lead role in carrying out and analysing magnetoencephalography (MEG) studies, and is funded for 2 years. For more details see: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… <https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs…>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Position in Neuroimaging of Eating Disorders
by Gary Green 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

The Eating Disorder Section of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of Technology, Germany (Prof. Stefan Ehrlich) invites applications for a postdoc position (full time) in neuroimaging of eating disorders with a focus on computational neuroscience and in close collaboration with the Collaborative Research Centre 940 "Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions" http://www.sfb940.de/. Our international and multidisciplinary group conducts basic research in neuroscience at the inter-face to clinical applications. We focus on cognitive control, reward system and the processing of positive and negative emotions in patients with anorexia nervosa. Some of our projects are part of the aforementioned Collaborative Research Centre (CRC, Steering Committee: Profs. T. Goschke, C. Kirschbaum, M. Smolka, A. Strobel, H.-U. Wittchen). Postdoctoral Research Position (f/m) in Neuroimaging of Eating Disorders To further strengthen our lab, we are seeking for a postdoc with some experience in Computational Neuroscience, e.g. model-based analysis of behavioral and MRI data, decoding or machine learning. Responsibilities will also include the coordination of our ongoing clinical research study and the acquisition, preprocessing and analysis of a range of behavioral and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. Together with a doctoral student new functional MRI paradigms need to be programmed and implemented. Imaging sessions will take place on the Neuroimaging Center's 3T Siemens TIM-Trio scanner. We routinely collect high-quality structural, diffusion, and functional MRI data. A variety of additional information is also being collected, including neuropsychological and psychiatric scales, physiological (SCR, eye tracking) and endocrinological markers. Summarizing results and writing research articles will be another central aspect of the work. The successful applicant will work in a team of young investigators and also start to supervise doctoral students, interns and medical students working in the project. Thanks to the CRC the applicant will have ample opportunity to work with peers and senior scientists in similar project in the Medical School and the Psychology Department. In addition, the position offers the possibility for further scientific qualification (i.e. Habilitation). Requirements: • Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in any scientific field of study with a strong quantitative background, e.g. mathematics, informatics, statistics, computational neuroscience, biomedical or electrical engineering (with additional qualifications or experience in computational neuroscience a PhD, MD or comparable degree in a relevant field such as psychology, biology, biomedicine, medicine, biophysics or physics may also be sufficient). • Expertise in computational modeling of behavioral and/or imaging data (e.g., Bayesian inference methods and statistics, hidden Markov modeling, machine learning, reinforcement and temporal difference learning or connectivity analyses) • Experience in computer programming (Linux/Unix shell scripting, Python and/or MATLAB) • Some exposure to cognitive and emotional neurosciences • Participation in research activities within the past years • Publications in peer-reviewed journals • Strong organizational skills • Command of some basic German The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians, will receive further training and train doctoral students (informally). The Salary will be consistent with levels in accordance with the German Research Foundation (100% TV-L: E 13). Compensation includes health insurance and vacation time. The position is available for a start date as soon as January 20th 2014 (to be confirmed). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position is guaranteed for two to three years with the possibility of renewal after positive evaluation. The funding has been granted for 5 years. To apply you can use our online portal (http://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/bildung-und-karriere/stellenangebote/wiss…). The application should include a cover letter detailing professional objectives and interests, CV (with grades and language skills), and the names and email addresses of two references. The application can be written in German or English. The position is open to qualified international applicants. Please refer to our homepage: http://www.kjp-dresden.de/en/content/eating-disorders, http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/fakultaet_mathematik_und_na…, http://www.kjp-dresden.de/en/content/schizophreniaand http://www.kjp-dresden.de/de/basic-page/publikationsliste-prof-dr-s-ehrlich… more detailed information. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Dipl.-Inf. Daniel Geisler Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Bereich Angewandte Entwicklungsneurowissenschaften Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und -psychotherapie Fon +49 (0)351 458-7071 Fax +49 (0)351 458-7206 Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts des Freistaates Sachsen Fetscherstraße 74 (Haus 25, Raum 232), 01307 Dresden http://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de <http://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/> Vorstand: Prof. Dr. med. D. M. Albrecht (Sprecher), Wilfried E. B. Winzer Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates: Prof. Dr. med. Peter C. Scriba USt.-IDNr.: DE 140 135 217, St.-Nr.: 201 145 00020

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YNiC seminar (Wednesday 29th Jan)
by rem 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Dear Users This *Wednesday* (29th January, 4-5 pm in YNiC) Garreth Prendergast will be giving his "farewell seminar". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available in YNiC after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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