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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Functional MRI Research
by Gary Green 22 Dec '13

22 Dec '13

The Department of Anesthesiology, University of California at Los Angeles would like to invite applications for one year Postdoctoral Fellow position starting from January 1, 2014 (or as soon as possible), with possibility for two more years extension, based on satisfactory performance. _Project details_ Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become non-invasive procedure to examine task-specific brain activity and to quantify functional connectivity at resting stage. The primary goal of this project is to develop, optimize existing tools in the lab, and apply them to model whole-brain functional connectivity based on resting stage fMRI data and examine brain fMRI signal responses to autonomic and other challenges using data collected from patients with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea. _Qualifications_ A PhD in mathematics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, neuroscience, or related field with background and research experience in functional MRI-related research in humans, especially in functional MRI data processing and MATLAB-based programming, reflected in data based publications, is required. Experience in MRI data acquisition is also desirable. Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written) are essential. _Environment_ Our lab is part of the neuroscience research community at UCLA, the largest neuroscience community in the nation, which hosts a large number of neuroscientists (>500), who provide resources for neuroanatomic, neuropathologic, neurophysiologic, neuropsychologic, and analytic investigations. Our laboratory is immediately adjacent to the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center, which provides a significant resource in neuroimaging faculty (>28 faculty, both basic and clinical), software, and analytic support, and there are ample opportunities to interact with those scientists. Our lab uses a 3.0-Tesla (Siemens, Tim-Trio) MRI scanner, located in the Department of Radiology Research laboratory, a unit devoted to research studies with on-site Ph.D.-level Siemens engineers. _Appointment Terms and Salary_ The initial appointment would be for one year, with possibility for two more years extension, based on satisfactory performance. Salary and benefits would be based on UCLA post-doctoral standards, which are based upon research experience and qualifications for the position. _Application Procedure and Deadline_ UCLA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (http://www.mednet.ucla.edu/), and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To be considered for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Rajesh Kumar, PhD Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu -- Rajesh Kumar, PhD Assistant Professor In-Residence Departments of Anesthesiology and Radiological Sciences David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095-1763, USA Tel: 310-206-1679, 6133 Fax: 310-825-2236 Email:rkumar@mednet.ucla.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IMPORTANT WARNING: This email (and any attachments) is only intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. You, the recipient, are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential manner. Unauthorized redisclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality may subject you to federal and state penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify us by return email, and delete this message from your computer.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position: Dopamine and behavioural addictions
by Gary Green 22 Dec '13

22 Dec '13

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for the research group functional imaging of movement disorders (head of the group: Thilo van Eimeren) at the Brain Imaging Centre NeuroImage Nord. The project “Neuronal basis of impaired motivation and inhibition of actions in patients with Parkinson's disease and behavioural addictions.” is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and encompasses multiple functional imaging studies using pharmacologically modulated functional MRI to explore the role of dopamine in neural mechanism underlying behavioural additions (e.g., pathological gambling, compulsive shopping, binge eating, hypersexuality). The candidate will work as part of an international and multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists (computer scientists, physicists, psychologists, neurologists, economists) with profound experience in functional imaging of patients with movement disorders. The department hosts a high volume outpatient clinic for patients with movement disorders as well as a functional imaging infrastructure including a 3T MRI scanner with ample dedicated research time. The candidate will also interact with the team involved in the Leibniz Foundation project “Neurobiological Foundations of Economic Decision Making under Uncertainty and Excessive Risk Taking” at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. The applicant should have an MD or PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics, computer science, psychology or a related field. Experience with functional imaging, especially fMRI data analysis as well as basic programming skills (e.g. Matlab) are desirable. Proficiency in German is desirable, but not mandatory. Salary is according to the German TV-L (E13), the position is available immediately and will be offered for up to three years. Please submit applications (motivation letter, CV, contact details of two references) by e-mail to tvaneimeren(at)gmail.com Applications will be considered until Jan 19, 2014. For questions or informal enquiries about the positions please also contact tvaneimeren(at)gmail.com Happy Holidays! www.neurologie-kiel.uk-sh.de/Über+unsere+Klinik/Mitarbeiter/Funktionelle+Bi…

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position Available
by Gary Green 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

Research Assistant position available at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center in Baltimore Maryland. Position will involve running experimental EEG sessions and assistance with data processing. Other opportunities/activities possible based on interest. Previous experinece with Bio-Semi system would be very advantageous. Previous experience working with clinical populations, particularly schizophrenia, would be very desireable. The position is in lab of Jim Gold, in collaboration with Michael Frank at Brown University and Steve Luck at UC Davis. More information and application forms can be accessed with the below link before 1/8/2014. If you have questions, please contact Jim Gold (jgold(a)mprc.umaryland.edu <mailto:jgold@mprc.umaryland.edu>). */https://www.healthcaresource.com/umbaltimore/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=130139/*

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Fwd: UC Davis - Neuroimaging Researcher Position
by Gary Green 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

*Neuroimaging Researcher Position* *Center for Mind and Brain, University of California, Davis* The Human Experiences and Affective Development Lab directed by Dr. Amanda Guyer (http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/labs/Guyer)at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for an Assistant Specialist position. The Specialist series is used for academic appointees who are engaged in research in specialized areas and who do not have any teaching responsibilities. The position will be full-time and for 2 years. *Our research*: The successful candidate will work on NIMH-funded studies investigating behavioral and neural correlates of social and non-social information processing and the development of depression in adolescents. Multiple methods of inquiry are used, including functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), physiological measures (e.g., heart rate variability), computer-based tasks, and questionnaires. Multiple waves of data collection are currently underway. *Responsibilities: *Assisting in collecting, processing, and analyzing fMRI data; Managing MRI data processing and storage infrastructure; Maintaining lab servers; Providing technical support; Training lab members. Involvement in data dissemination (e.g., publications) is also expected. *Requirements: *(1) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, or related field is required at a minimum; (2) Experience conducting MRI research including processing and analysis of functional and structural MRI data with AFNI, SPM, FSL, etc; (3) Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment; (4) Experience with Matlab, Python, shell scripting programming. The ideal candidate will be an independently minded researcher with strong programming, analytical, and organizational skills applicable to fMRI data. To apply, please send a cover letter of interest and resume/CV (provide the names of 3 references) to aeguyer(a)ucdavis.edu <mailto:aeguyer@ucdavis.edu>. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. The likely start date will be in January 2014. Starting salary is $40,920. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Amanda E. Guyer, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Human Ecology Faculty Researcher, Center for Mind & Brain University of California, Davis Davis, CA 95616 530-297-4445 (CMB Office) 530-297-4400 (CMB Fax) 530-754-0199 (Campus Office) aeguyer(a)ucdavis.edu <mailto:aeguyer@ucdavis.edu> http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/people/aeguyer http://humandevelopment.ucdavis.edu/people/index.php

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Fwd:2 post-docs in cognitive neuroscience of memory (fMRI and neuropsychology)
by Gary Green 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

Two post-doc positions in cognitive neuroscience of episodic memory Sussex is sunny. Memory is interesting. 2014 is looming. Time for a new job? Two 3-year positions are available to work with Chris Bird on a European Research Council funded project (TRANSMEM) at the University of Sussex in Brighton, UK. One of the post-docs will carry out fMRI investigations of episodic memory using video clips and virtual reality as memoranda. The other will combine fMRI and neuropsychology to investigate memory loss in Alzheimer's disease. Closing date for applications is 16th of January, so get applying! For more details see: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AHV248/post-doctoral-research-fellows-cognitive-n… http://www.sussex.ac.uk/psychology/memory/index

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Fwd: Job announcement: 3y post doc position
by Gary Green 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

*A fulltime Postdoc position is available at the FE Klinische Funktionelle Bildgebung (Group Leader: Univ.-Prof. Dr. H. Boecker) at the Dept. of Radiology (Director: Univ.-Prof. Dr. H. Schild), University of Bonn Medical School, Germany.* Salary will be according to the German salary scale TV-L E13. The position (38,5 h/week) is available by February, 1st 2014 and is limited for a period of three years. The position is announced as a dedicated research position in the area of magnetic resonance imaging and / or positron emission tomography systems neurosciences. We seek for a dedicated scientist with a post graduate diploma (e.g. biology, psychology, neurosciences, etc.) and prior scientific experiences in the field of functional neuroimaging, in particular analysis of multimodal imaging data (including e.g. uni- and multivariate analysis approaches, discriminative classification algorithms, etc.). Neuroscientific interests converging with the scientific focus of the research group (motor control, sensori-motor processing, pain processing, neurodegenerative diseases) are desirable. The University of Bonn is an equal opportunities employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified women or persons with disabilities, all other considerations being equal. Applicants are requested to submit their standard documents (CV, certificates, publication lists, max. 10 reprints) until December *31st 2013 *to *Prof. Dr. med. Henning Boecker* *FE Klinische Funktionelle Neurobildgebung Experimentelle Radiologie* *Radiologische Universitätsklinik * *Bonn Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25* *53127 Bonn* *Tel.: +49 (0)228 287 - 15970 (Sekretariat) * *Tel.: +49 (0)228 287 - 15980 (Büro) * *Fax: +49 (0)228 287 - 14457* *Email: Henning.Boecker(a)ukb.uni-bonn.de*/(See attached file: WissMA_Rad_Boecker.pdf)/

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship Available at Stanford University
by Gary Green 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory (http://cosyne.stanford.edu) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in developmental cognitive neuroscience and learning disabilities research. The lab provides a unique multidisciplinary and collaborative environment for conducting research on brain and cognitive development. The fellow will participate in ongoing studies of cognitive training and brain plasticity in children, with a focus on numerical cognition, reasoning and problem solving in typically developing children and in children with learning disabilities. The fellow will be expected to develop a vigorous research program that contributes to, and complements, ongoing research studies. The fellow will have access to state-of-the-art brain imaging, computational and cognitive testing facilities, and training in advanced computational techniques for MRI, fMRI, and DTI analysis will be provided. Candidates are expected to have a strong research background in relevant areas of cognitive neuroscience and psychology, as well as excellent writing, communication and inter-personal skills. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or a closely related discipline. Please email a CV, statement of research interests and relevant background, and request three letters to be emailed in confidence to Ms. Suzanna Chan at suzannachan(a)stanford.edu.

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Fwd: NIH postdoctoral position - Neuroimaging in Motor Neuron Diseases
by Gary Green 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

We are looking to fill a postdoctoral position in early 2014 to study neuroimaging in motor neuron disorders in the intramural program of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Our group has been working on identifying imaging biomarkers for progression of degeneration in motor neuron disease. We utilize several MRI modalities including diffusion tensor imaging, volumetric analysis, and functional magnetic resonance imaging. We recently began a longitudinal study of persons with a genetic mutation that can cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Quantitative MRI imaging is used to explore and document progression. Within this study, there will be opportunities to develop individual exploratory imaging projects. All MRI studies are carried out in the NMR center, a dedicated research facility at the NIH. To be eligible for this position, you must be within 5 years of receiving your doctoral degree (MD or PhD). Applicants must have excellent communication skills, and an ability to work in a team as well as independently. A variety of imaging analysis programs are used in the lab, some of which use Linux or Matlab command line language. Experience in quantitative magnetic resonance imaging analysis methods or relevant fields is a plus. The initial appointment will be for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. Salary will follow the NIH guidelines for intramural research training awards (www.training.nih.gov/programs/postdoc_irp<http://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postdoc_irp>). If you are interested, please send a letter and your c.v. to Dr. Mary Kay Floeter, floeterm(a)ninds.nih.gov<mailto:floeterm@ninds.nih.gov> ****************************************** Mary Kay Floeter MD PhD Senior Clinician, OCD, NINDS, NIH Bld 10 CRC Room 6-5742 Bethesda MD 20892-1404 floeterm(a)mail.nih.gov<mailto:floeterm@mail.nih.gov> ph 301-496-7428 fax 301-402-8796

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 19 Dec '13

19 Dec '13

Dear All This afternoon (YNiC open plan, 4.15 pm start) Prof. Gary Green will be giving a talk on "Connectivity maps based on linear and non-linear dynamics". Abstract: Many methods have been used to provide evidence of the existence of a connection from one brain area to another. The evidence can be from structural investigations such as DTI and histology or from functional investigations using techniques such as Granger Causality, coherence or other non-causal methods. These tell us that connections exist but they do not necessarily provide evidence of the form of the interaction both in terms of direction, the nature of the processing or the dynamics of the connection. Two 'new' approaches to investigating the dynamics of connectivity will be presented. These are the Adomian Decomposition method and the Fliess Generating Series method. Both are highly related and are based on functional expansions of non-linear differential models of the brain. The can be used with standard ODEs, but can also be used with PDEs, delay-differential and stochastics models Both can be used to compare and eshew models, to fit models to data and to test if existing models are supported by experiment. In passing we show that SPM's DCM approach may suffer from highly correlated posteriors. The approaches are causal and can inform us about directionality, the timing of connections as well as the level and form of linear/non-linear processing. We have implemented them in a simple-to-use set of modules in Python. MEG data from a reading task will be used to demonstrate the techniques and to show evidence that brain areas are causally,directionally connected, on different time scales during this task. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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: [Staff] Fwd: xmas
by Ross Devlin 19 Dec '13

19 Dec '13

Hi all, It is my custom at Xmas to make charitable donations to animal welfare organisations rather than sending folks individual xmas christmas cards. However I hope you will enjoy this little bit of fun. http://www.icq.com/greetings/cards/66/ And if you have children that like a xmas game http://www.icq.com/greetings/cards/65/ dont forget you can track santa's progress through Xmas night here http://www.noradsanta.org/ Hope you all have a happy christmas (if of course you celebrate it) and will see you all in the new year. Ross _______________________________________________ Staff mailing list Staff(a)ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/staff

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Fwd:research engineer position at the Karolinska Institute
by Gary Green 16 Dec '13

16 Dec '13

Research Engineer position in Neuroscience Ivanka Savic M.D., PhD Karolinska Institutet, Dept for Women’s and Children’s Health We are seeking a highly talented, innovative and enthusiastic researcher preferably with a PhD in physics and with experience of brain imaging (the latter is mandatory). The research will be conducted at /Div of Behavioral Neurology/ at the Department of Neurology Karolinska Hospital and Dept of Womens and Childrens Health, Karolinska Institute, which is part of the Stockholm Brain Institute (SBI). Our team consists of physicians, physicists, psychologists and biomedical experts, and our laboratory has expertise in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), PET, and psychophysics. In addition, the Stockholm Brain Institute has MeG and TMS facilities. We have access to two state-of-the-art 3-Tesla MRI scanners and the latest generation of the PET scanner at Karolinska Institute and Hospital. The ideal candidate will have expertise in human brain imaging (PET, MRI), and mathematics, have knowledge about brain anatomy, and insight in experimental psychology. The applicant should have experience in MRI acquisition and analysis, excellent programming skills (eg Linux, Matlab, Python), basic knowledge of statistics and an appreciation of methodological issues in cognitive brain imaging. You will be thorough, efficient, a good communicator, and enjoy working as part of a diverse and energetic, interdisciplinary team. You will organize methodology workshops för PhD post doctoral students of the institution. You will also have many opportunities to own development including national and international workshops and meetings. The candidate is expected to work within the general framework of the research program and actively contribute teaching and improve the MR methodology, with respect to data post processing. It is important that the candidate can independently keep updated to the latest software and their advantages. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a consistently good academic record, including publications in international journals. Applicants are expected to have the knowledge of post processing of the MRI data including analysis of fMRI time series with calculations of functional connectivity, multivariate pattern analysis, analyses of structural connectivity and computational morphometry, and gene brain interaction. There are several on going research programs covering various fields (e.g., effect of chronic stress on the brain, impact of sex hormones and sex chromosome genes on cerebral physiology and behaviour, the underpinnings of human epilepsy) The position is for an initial 12-month period, with the possibility of a permanent contract. Applicants with a foreign PhD are welcome. Application process An application must contain the following documents in English: 1. Curriculum vitae and qualifications, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet’s qualifications portfolio (http://ki.se/meritportfolj) 2. A complete list of publications 3. A summary of current work (no more than one page) 4. Verifications for crediting of illness, military service, work for labour unions or student organizations, parental leave or similar circumstances 5. Verification from the thesis defense committee or the equivalent (only if the thesis defense is scheduled within three months after the application deadline) The application is to be submitted on the NetRecruiter system. Application deadline: January 30, 2014 Start time is negotiable. For additional information, please contact Professor Ivanka Savic, E-mail: ivanka.savic-berglund(a)ki.se <mailto:ivanka.savic-berglund@ki.se> Professor of Neurology Karolinska Institute Dept of Women’s and Children’s Health and Neurology Clinic,Karolinska Hospital, Q2:07 SE-171 76 STOCKHOLM, Sweden Telephone +46 8 517 773 41 +46 709 38 07 38 Fax +46 8 517 76 422 ivanka.savic-berglund(a)ki.se <mailto:ivanka.savic-berglund@ki.se>

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Fwd: Postdoc vacancy at University of Cambridge
by Gary Green 15 Dec '13

15 Dec '13

A vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher is available at the University of Cambridge. The position is available from Feb 2014 to Dec 2015. http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/2798/

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Final YNiC seminar of the year
by rem 13 Dec '13

13 Dec '13

Dear All Next Thursday (19th December) Prof. Gary Green will be giving a talk on "Connectivity maps based on linear and non-linear dynamics". Abstract: Many methods have been used to provide evidence of the existence of a connection from one brain area to another. The evidence can be from structural investigations such as DTI and histology or from functional investigations using techniques such as Granger Causality, coherence or other non-causal methods. These tell us that connections exist but they do not necessarily provide evidence of the form of the interaction both in terms of direction, the nature of the processing or the dynamics of the connection. Two 'new' approaches to investigating the dynamics of connectivity will be presented. These are the Adomian Decomposition method and the Fliess Generating Series method. Both are highly related and are based on functional expansions of non-linear differential models of the brain. The can be used with standard ODEs, but can also be used with PDEs, delay-differential and stochastics models Both can be used to compare and eshew models, to fit models to data and to test if existing models are supported by experiment. In passing we show that SPM's DCM approach may suffer from highly correlated posteriors. The approaches are causal and can inform us about directionality, the timing of connections as well as the level and form of linear/non-linear processing. We have implemented them in a simple-to-use set of modules in Python. MEG data from a reading task will be used to demonstrate the techniques and to show evidence that brain areas are causally,directionally connected, on different time scales during this task. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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: MEG Ph.D. Studentship in Glasgow
by Gary Green 13 Dec '13

13 Dec '13

Dear colleagues, I would like to alert you to a fully funded 3 ½ year Ph.D. studentship which is available at the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging , University of Glasgow. The project will use MEG to examine sensory predictions in patients with schizophrenia and will start in October 2014. The Ph.D. student will be supervised by Prof. Joachim Gross and Dr. Peter Uhlhaas. Details of the project are attached. Further infos on the studentship can be found here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/graduateschool/researchopportunities/stu… Inquiries can be forwarded to either one of the supervisors. Best wishes, Peter Uhlhaas 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: Research Fellow Positions on Imaging Genetics of Infant Brain
by Gary Green 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

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

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Fwd: MRC PhD Studentships at the University of Reading
by Gary Green 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

University of Reading -School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences The School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading invites applications for 2 prestigious Medical Research Council PhD Studentships for research on “the development of affective regulation and disturbance”, for an October 2014 start. The School has a thriving research community with more than 30 academic staff, and over 60 PhD students. Its international reputation for research is underpinned by expertise in child development, psychology over the lifespan, and the neuroscience of health and disease. Further information on the research undertaken within the School is available on our website at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/pcls/research/pcls-research.aspx Incorporating the Winnicott Research Unit, the Berkshire Child Anxiety Clinic, and the Charlie Waller Institute of Evidence Based Psychological Treatments, the School provides outstanding facilities and leading international expertise in clinical developmental psychopathology. The School's newly created Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics includes research-dedicated facilities for MRI, EEG, TMS and psychophysiology and houses an interdisciplinary team in Affective Neuroscience and Psychopathology that bridges the disciplines of Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience. Successful candidates will have an undergraduate and/or masters degree in Psychology or related discipline (First class or 2i degree, or those expecting to graduate with these degrees), and outstanding research potential. Informal inquiries can be directed to Professor Tom Johnstone, i.t.johnstone(a)reading.ac.uk. To apply, applicants should send a CV and a *maximum* 200 word summary of their research interests, by Friday 3rd January 2014, to: Professor Judi Ellis (School Director of Postgraduate Research), School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading, P.O. Box 224, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AL; or by email: PostgradPsyCLS(a)reading.ac.uk Closing date: Friday 3rd January 2014

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Fwd: Post-doc with focus on statistical learning for analysis of speech coding in the human brain.
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

The Department of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology at Oldenburg University, Germany, offers a Post-doctoral position (salary level E13 TVL, 3 years) with a focus on signal processing / statistical learning for analysis of speech coding in the human brain. The position is linked to the collaborative research center "The Active Auditory System" SFB-TR 31. The research center aims to characterize and model mechanism of auditory object formation and scene analysis by combining psychophysical, neurophysiological, and quantitative modelling. It complements the Excellence Cluster "Hearing 4 All" which was recently awarded to the University of Oldenburg. The combined effort of these centers will establish a strong link between neurophysiological models of auditory object representation and subjective perception. The post-doctoral position is situated in a project that applies statistical learning methods to human intracranial recordings (ECoG) and fMRI to derive and test quantitative statistical models of speech coding in the human brain. The experiments are performed in a highly interdisciplinary lab environment and in close collaboration with the University of California Berkeley and Stanford University. The quantitative nature of the research project will require highly motivated candidates with strong quantitative and experimental skills. Successful candidates will perform cutting edge research and should have a background in one or more of the following fields: signal processing, statistical learning, brain-machine-interfacing, non-invasive or invasive human neurophysiology of the auditory system. Applicants must have an academic university degree (Master or equivalent) and a PhD (or equivalent). Successful candidates will work in an interdisciplinary network with opportunities for international exchange. The post-doctoral position is initially limited to three years, with an option for extension, and can be split. Applications should include your CV, a list of most recent publications, two recommendation letters, and a research statement (max. 3 pages). The University of Oldenburg is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increasing the percentage of women in science. Therefore, equally qualified female candidates will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Please send inquiries and electronic applications per email (preferred) to Professor Dr. Jochem Rieger: Jochem.rieger(at)uni-oldenburg.de <mailto:Jochem.rieger@uni-oldenburg.de> or paper applications per regular mail to: Margrit Jung Dept. of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology Institute of Psychology Oldenburg University 26111 Oldenburg Germany Application deadline is December 16th, 2013. -- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jochem Rieger Director, Institute of Psychology Head of Applied Neurocognitive | Knight Lab Psychology | Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute Faculty VI | University of California Carl-von-Ossietzky University | 132 Barker Hall 26111 Oldenburg | Berkeley, CA 94720-3192 Germany | USA Phone: +49(0)4417984533 Fax: +49(0)4417983865

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Fwd: Postdoctorral researcher Neuroimaging Galway Ireland
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – CLINICAL NEUROIMAGING LABORATORY DISCIPLINE OF PSYCHIATRY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE REF: NO. NUIG 108-13 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for afull time fixed term position as apostdoctoral researcherwith the Clinical Neuroimaging Laboratory, Discipline of Psychiatry, at the National University of Ireland, Galway. This position is funded by Health Research Boardand is available from 6th January 2014 for a 16 month period. Job Description: This post is required to implement a Health Research Board funded research project entitled: “A 4 Year Neuroimaging Followup Study of First Episode Psychosis”. The postdoctoral researcher will take a lead role in the analysis ofclinical, sMRI and DTI data and in the supervision of students working on this project . He/She will receive training, support and supervision throughout from colleagues in the Discipline of Psychiatry and the Clinical Neuroimaging Laboratory, NUIGalway. The postholder will be expected to present their work at national and international conferences and publish in peer reviewed journals. The successful candidate should have a commitment to excellence, be caring and empathic, and have a clear understanding and commitment to the research requirements of the project. The study centre will be within the School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway. The Discipline of Psychiatry has an active clinical research programme investigating neurobiological abnormalities associated with the major psychotic illnesses and incorporating a Clinical Neuroimaging Laboratory (http://clinicalneuroimaginglaboratory.com <http://clinicalneuroimaginglaboratory.com/>).The project will form part of an interdisciplinary and collaborative research programme which draws upon the strengths, experience and insights of several professionals and scientists from psychiatry, psychology, nursing, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, radiology and engineering. Main Duties of Post: • To take a lead role in the preprocessing, analysis and interpretation of MRI and DTI data acquired for the study and to assess the clinical associations of the neuroimaging data obtained. • To complete data input, statistical analysis, interpretation of results and dissemination including presentation and manuscript preparation in relation to the findings of the project. • To assist in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students working on related aspects of the research programme. Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have a track record in a research and development environment and strong neuroimaging experience is essential. Applicants must have a Ph.D., an interest in pursuing psychiatric neuroimaging research, and significant experience in MRI analysis and ideally in DTI processing and analysis. Peer-reviewed publications in areas of relevance to the project are also desirable. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills; be highly motivated and passionate about research; and have strong documentation, oral and interpersonal skills. Salary: €37,750– €38,860 per annum(public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will apply) Start date: Position is available from 6th January 2014 Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI Galway <http://www.nuigalway.ie/our-research/> For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie <http://www.euraxess.ie/> Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Professor Colm McDonald (colm.mcdonald(a)nuigalway.ie <mailto:colm.mcdonald@nuigalway.ie>) To Apply: Applications to include a covering letter, CV,and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Colm McDonald (colm.mcdonald(a)nuigalway.ie <mailto:colm.mcdonald@nuigalway.ie>) Please put reference number NUIG 108-13 in subject line of e-mail application. Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm, Tuesday 10th December 2013 Interviews will be held the week of 16th December 2013 National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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Fwd: PhD position reward processing and cognitive control, Ghent University (Belgium)
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student for a 4-year position at the Dept. of Experimental Psychology under the supervision of Ruth Krebs and Nico Boehler. One central focus of our labs is the investigation of the interaction between reward processing and cognitive control (see http://users.ugent.be/~rkrebs/index_files/publications.html for related publications). Our department hosts several research groups in the realm of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, creating a dynamic research environment including regular internal talk series as well as presentations by invited speakers. We have access to state-of-the-art equipment including a research-dedicated 3-tesla MR scanner (Siemens), a 64/128-channel EEG system (Biosemi), as well as an MR-compatible EEG system and TMS. Candidates are expected to have a Master's degree in psychology, (cognitive) neuroscience, or a closely related discipline on the starting date. He or she will mostly carry out behavioral and fMRI experiments, but extensions to EEG (including MR-compatible EEG) are possible. Experience with neuroimaging methods as well as programming skills would be highly appreciated. The starting date is flexible, but preferably in spring 2014. Salary is according to standard Belgian regulations (scholarship: ± €22.000,‐ net/year). Although the governing language at Ghent University is Dutch, knowledge of Dutch is not a pre-requisite. Interested candidates should send a CV, motivation letter, and contact information (email) of potential referees to ruth.krebs(a)ugent.be before February 1st 2014. Ruth Krebs Dept. of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University Henri Dunantlaan 2 9000 Ghent Belgium

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Fwd: [SPM] PhD Studentship in Cognitive Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience (fMRI)
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

Dear Colleagues, I would be most grateful if you could advertise the attached advert of a full 3-year PhD studentship in your department and/or forward it to other potentially interested colleagues and candidates. The advert is attached below as plain text, MS Word file (.doc) and as a formatted poster (pdf). The studentship is available in the Department of Psychology at Brunel University London, earliest starting date is January 2014. Deadline for applications is 31 December 2013. Many thanks in advance& Best regards, Andre -- Dr. André J. Szameitat Reader in Psychology School of Social Sciences Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK ************************************************************** PhD in Cognitive Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Brunel University London, UK We are pleased to offer a bursary to support doctoral PhD study in Cognitive Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience. The bursary will be at ESRC level to support costs of living (approx. £15,500 per annum), and cover full-time tuition fees (Home/EU) for a period of three years. Applicants should have a 2.1 or first class (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related fields. A postgraduate degree in these subject areas is also desirable, but not a necessity. Experience with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and expertise in Cognitive Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience is beneficial. The PhD project will be in the area of behavioural and fMRI research on dual-task performance. Brunel University is a campus University located in Uxbridge (West London) with direct access to the London tube. The Department of Psychology is a thriving, interdisciplinary Department in the School of Social Sciences, with currently 28 full-time staff members. In the 2008 RAE 85% of our research was judged to be of international standard. Our research facilities include a 3T MRI scanner, EEG laboratories, TMS, and an eye-tracker (EEG and eye-tracker available in the MRI as well). For more information about the department please see http://www.brunel.ac.uk/sss/psychology and in particular the homepage of the Centre for Cognition and Neuroimaging (CCNI) http://www.brunel.ac.uk/sss/psychology/research-and-research-centres/ccni The successful candidate might be required to undertake a certain amount of teaching and/or academic work per year. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experience for their future academic career. To apply please submit your application electronically (email) directly to Dr Andre Szameitat (andre.szameitat(a)brunel.ac.uk ; http://www.brunel.ac.uk/sss/psychology/staff-profiles/dr-andre-szameitat), who will be the first/main supervisor of the PhD. The application should include a cover letter stating motivation and background, CV, transcript of university study, contact details of two referees, and, if applicable, a list of publications. The closing date for applications is 31 December 2013. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in early January 2014. If you have not heard from us by end of January 2014, your application was not successful. Starting date for the doctoral studies is negotiable but should be between January and April 2014. Please feel free to contact Andre Szameitat for informal queries andre.szameitat(a)brunel.ac.uk

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Fwd: 2-year neuroscientist position in Finland
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

2-year neuroscientist position at Laurea University of Applied Sciences (FINLAND) A neuroscientist position is available in the NeuroLab at Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland. The position is part of a 2 year project investigating consumer’s preferences (measured by fMRI) of goods presented in the scanner. The project is funded through TEKES (Technology Agency of Finland) and during project three neuromarketing studies will be executed. In the neuromarketing studies, real marketing materials will be used in the fMRI experiments (Still pictures, videos, audios). NeuroLab is located at the Service, Innovation & Design campus in Leppävaara, 11 kilometers from downtown Helsinki in Finland. The lab has all equipments in order to plan (Making stimulus simulations by presentations) fMRI-studies and analyzing fMRI-data (Matlab and SPM). NeuroLab uses AMI-centre’s new SIEMENS 3 Tesla fMRI-scanner, located at Aalto University campus at Otaniemi. AMI-centre gives excellent research infrastructure for fMRI-research. Primary responsibilities includeplanning, executing, analyzing, and co-authoring papers from fMRI studies with healthy adults who will participate to the neuromarketing studies. Neuroscientist works in the research group lead by Principal Investigator Jyrki Suomala (Ph.D., Docent, Principal Lecturer). Candidates should have a doctor degree in neuroscience, neuropsychology natural sciences, engineering or a related field. Ph.D. students with strong experience and motivation of fMRI-studies and track record of high level scientific publications could be suitable candidate. Basic computer programming skills (preferably Matlab) and experience with fMRI in general and SPM (Statistical Parametric Mapping 8.0 or newer) especially are necessary requisites for the candidate. The high level motivation to make fMRI research and ability to work independently and in a team are qualities of suitable candidate.Depending on background and interests, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop computational neural models of human behavior(F.ex. hierarchical reinforcement learning) and buying decision in the marketing environments, as well as to contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of behavioral and fMRI experiments intended to inform and constrain new computational models. The position is available from the January , 2014. The project and position ends at 31th of December 2015, however the NeuroLab looks actively new funding source for the research. Review of applications for the position begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The salary depends from experience and the degree. To apply please submit your application electronically (email) directly to Dr Jyrki Suomala (jyrki.suomala(a)laurea.fi <mailto:jyrki.suomala@laurea.fi>), who will be the Principal Investicator of the NeuroService-project. The application should include a brief statement of research interests, CV (clear description of the fMRI-research skills, SPM analysis skills, MatLAb skills), publication list and contact information for two references to Jyrki.Suomala(a)Laurea.fi. The dedline for application is 12^th of December 2013. If you have questions about the neuroscientist position, please ask by email (jyrki.suomala(a)laurea.fi <mailto:jyrki.suomala@laurea.fi>).

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Fwd: [SPM] 2-year postdoctoral position in Cognitive Neuroimaging (France)
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

Post-doc position: Fine-scale functional neuroanatomy of symbolic categories in ventral visual cortex NeuroSpin, a key partner of the European Human Brain Project (HBP), is offering a 2-year position in cognitive neuroimaging. The applicant will be responsible for important aspects of a massive multimodal scanning project in individual human subjects, involving primarily fMRI but also MEG and EEG. Please see the call for applicants at: https://team.inria.fr/parietal/files/2011/07/post_doc_brain_charting.pdf Application deadline: January 31st, 2014 Please send applications to Bertrand Thirion: bertrand.thirion [at] inria.fr For general HR enquiries, please contact Marie Domingues: marie.domingues [at] inria.fr

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Fwd: A research assistant/postdoctoral position in fMRI Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

A research assistant/postdoctoral position in fMRI (initially for 2 years) is available at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center/University of Minnesota. Responsibilities will include acquiring and analyzing fMRI data in projects investigating the role of the cerebellum in sensory and cognitive processing. Candidates with background in neuroscience, psychology, radiology or related disciplines are invited to apply. Please send enquiries or c.v. to Dr. Khalaf Bushara , E-mail: busha001(a)umn.edu, Address: (127), Minneapolis VAMC, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral researcher in mindfulness and neurofeedback - Center for Mindfulness, U Mass Medical School, MA
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

Postdoctoral Researcher – Mindfulness training and real-time neurofeedback. Center for Mindfulness, UMass Medical School, MA USA The Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct research aimed at furthering our scientific understanding of mindfulness meditation and the extent to which real time neurofeedback can track and augment mindfulness training. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in projects using real-time source-estimated EEG neurofeedback in conjunction with fMRI. We have recently identified biologically plausible brain targets of meditation (e.g. Brewer et al PNAS 2011, Garrison Neuroimage 2013), and have received R01 funding to examine whether neurofeedback from specific brain regions associated with meditation can augment mindfulness acquisition. The successful candidate will contribute to these efforts by providing analysis of current datasets and developing her/his own mentored projects. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team of physicians, clinicians and basic scientists. The successful candidate should be creative, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary group with physicians, psychologists, engineers and computer scientists, and should have excellent communication skills in English and good writing skills. Experience with fMRI techniques and analysis is important, and an interest in therapeutic applications of meditation and mindfulness training is preferred. Preferred Qualifications for this position include: • PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering or related field • Experience with fMRI analysis (FSL, AFNI, SPM etc.) • Experience with EEG application and analysis • Basic programming experience (C++, bash etc.) • A record of publication and/or conference presentations The qualified candidate would begin work as early as May 2014. Qualified candidates should submit their CV and three references to: Judson Brewer MD PhD (judson.brewer(a)yale.edu), Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine. The Center for Mindfulness was founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979, and now has over 20,000 graduates of its Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program (see http://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/index.aspx for more details). Now housed in its own building, it has recently expanded to include core research facilities to bring together clinicians and scientists for truly collaborative basic and translational research. Judson Brewer MD PhD (http://psychiatry.yale.edu/people/judson_brewer.profile) will join the Center for Mindfulness as Director of Research on January 1, 2014 to head this research core.

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Fwd: Research Engineer in Brain Imaging (Karolinka Institute, Sweden)
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

* Research Engineer in Brain Imaging Institutionen för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle * ** The Department of Neurobiology, care sciences and society comprises 12 divisions and has at about 400 employees. The NVS-department is located at KI Campus-Huddinge. The Department is responsible for education at basic and advanced levels, research education and clinical and experimental research within the different areas represented by the divisions. *Division* ** Aging Research Center (ARC) is one of the divisions at the NVS Department. The center is not located in Huddinge but in Stockholm, for more information please visit http://ki-su-arc.se/. ARC is a multidisciplinary academic environment, representing psychology, sociology, and various branches of medicine (e.g., neurology, epidemiology, psychiatry, geriatrics). At ARC, and more particularly in the psychology sector, we work on several small- and large-scale neuroimaging datasets (from 40 up to 950 human brains for one study). These datasets include data such as functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as positron emission tomography (PET dopamine). The aims of our projects are to study the aging brain in relation to cognition (e.g., memory) and how genetic and environmental factors (lifestyle, social interactions, physical activity) influence brain integrity. We are also interested in brain plasticity (i.e., how training in a particular domain can modify the structure of the brain). ARC has a strong interest in developing multimodal (structure-function) and multivariate methods, and introducing new data and processing (e.g., susceptibility weighted imaging SWI, spectroscopy, tractography). ARC possesses 3 servers to store brain data and process imaging analyses using diverse softwares (e.g., Matlab/SPM, FSL, freesurfer, PLS, SPIN). *Duties* ** The tasks for the incumbent will be to: 1) contribute to the development and improvement of analytic methods and tools for neuroimaging data, 2) help in programming psychological experiments (E-Prime, JAVA), and 3) provide methodological and technical support for researchers and students working with neuroimaging data. Additional side job will be to facilitate the organization and accessibility to the brain datasets, update and test softwares, fix bugs. *Entry requirements* ** The compulsory qualifications required for the research engineer position include 1) A civilingenjör degree or a foreign qualification deemed equivalent to a Master of Science in Engineering preferably in the fields "engineering physics" or "computer science", 2) Good programming skills in Matlab and other languages (C/C++, JAVA), 3) Previous work in handling data from neuroimaging experiments. Some knowledge in neuroanatomy is also a merit. The position is a fixed term employment of 2 years with possibility of extension. *Application process* ** The application is to be submitted on the NetRecruiter system. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical universities. Its mission is to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education. Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offers the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine. Pursuant to the regulations of the Swedish National Archives, applications are kept on file for two years after the appointment has gained legal force. The regulations do not apply to attachments that have been printed or otherwise published. Karolinska Institutet strives to provide a workplace that has approximately the same number of women and men, is free of discrimination and offers equal opportunity to everyone. For temp agencies and recruiters, and to salespersons: We politely, yet firmly, decline direct contact with temp agencies and recruiters, as well as those selling additional job announcements. *Type of employment * Temporary position longer than 6 months *Working hours * Full time *Reference * 2-3731/2013 *Published * 2013-11-05 *City * Stockholm *Last application date * 2013-12-15 *County * Stockholms län *Country * Sweden *Contact * Grégoria Kalpouzos, Research Associate, Gregoria.Kalpouzos(a)ki.se +46 8 690 58 60 Ulla Cronfalk-Hernlund, Head of Administration, Ulla.Cronfalk-Hernlund(a)ki.se +46 8 524 868 18 *Union representative * Erika Franzén, SACO 08-524 888 78 Gunnar Stenberg, SEKO 08-524 880 75 Carina Dahlin, OFR 08-524 836 92 *Link to ad * http://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/what:job/jobID:27672/

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