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Neuroanatomy of anxiety and fear: Postdoc position in York

by Gary Lewis

Applicants are sought for a one year postdoctoral position (application deadline end of November) based in the Department of Psychology, University of York. The project will address neural bases of anxiety and fear using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and psychophysiology techniques (i.e. fear conditioning). The project will enjoy considerable support and local expertise both from the Department of Psychology and York Neuroimaging Centre. The Department of Psychology has a purpose-built and well-equipped psychophysiology suite, and MRI facilities, alongside internationally renowned neuroimaging expertise, are also available on campus. The appointed candidate will be expected to be involved at all levels of the project (design, implementation, analysis, and writing journal articles). Candidate background: The most competitive candidates will likely possess experience with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and be seeking to apply such methods to psychopathology, or have an individual differences/clinical background with a desire to acquire MRI/psychophysiological skills. Individuals with other backgrounds but a keen interest in such a project are encouraged to contact the project organiser (details below) to establish suitability. Further info: http://www.york.ac.uk/c2d2/internships/proposals-2014/#neuro Application page link: https://jobs.york.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=3885&p_we… For further details or an informal chat, please contact Dr Gary Lewis by email (gary.lewis(a)york.ac.uk) or Tel. +44 (0)1904 324603

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YNiC seminar 14th November (external speaker)

by Rebecca E Millman

Dear Users This week (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) Prof. Patrick Haggard from the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience UCL will be giving a talk on "The multisensory body: cortical interactions between vision and somatosensation" http://www.icn.ucl.ac.uk/Staff-Lists/MemberDetails.php?FirstName=Patrick&La… Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- Dr. Rebecca E. Millman York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park York YO10 5DG Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Tel: 01904 435 5373

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Fwd: 2nd posting: Research Associate in EEG for University of York, Closing date 21st November

by Gary Green

A Research Associate post (50% of full time) is available at the University of York for a UK Research Council funded project called /Mobility, Mood and Place: a user-centred approach to design of built environments to make mobility easy, enjoyable and meaningful for older people. /The role involves designing, conducting experiments and interpreting EEG (electroencephalography) data to make inferences about stress states arising from movement in specific settings. The project requires expertise in experimental design and statistical manipulation of data. Relevant PhD or MSc required. Salary within the range £29,541 - £36,298 per annum, /consummate/ to /experience/, reduced pro-rata. The hours of work will be 18.5 per week, for a period of up to 3 years, although other patterns of working will be considered. *Closing date:21^st November.* See below link. https://jobs.york.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=3885&p_we… Please contact Dr Jenny Roe jenny.roe(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:jenny.roe@york.ac.uk>or Prof Richard Coyne richard.coyne(a)ed.ac.uk <mailto:richard.coyne@ed.ac.uk> to discuss further. https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif -- Dr Jenny Roe Senior Research Leader Stockholm Environment Institute University of York YO10 5DD Tel: 01904 323480 email: jenny.roe(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:jenny.roe@york.ac.uk> web: http://www.york.ac.uk/sei/staff/jenny-roe/

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Fwd: Assistant Professor Position in Cognitive Developmental Psychology @ Tufts University

by Gary Green

Dear colleagues, Please see a position announcement below that may be of interest. Feel free to forward. Best, Heather Urry ***** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY The Psychology Department at Tufts University is seeking applicants at the assistant professor level for a tenure-track position in Cognitive Developmental Psychology to begin September, 2014. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. He or she will show evidence of an active research program, capable of supporting extramural funding that investigates theoretical aspects of cognitive development across different parts of the lifespan. Areas of research that bridge to current faculty are highly desirable. Appropriate areas of expertise might include, but are not limited to: emotion, language, social or spatial cognition, memory, or the contribution and impact of genetics on behavior or development. Applicants combining behavioral and neuroscience approaches are of considerable interest. Applicants should be willing and able to teach introductory and advanced courses in developmental psychology as well as contribute to quantitatively oriented laboratory courses and participate in our Ph.D. graduate program. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a C.V., a research synopsis, a statement of teaching philosophy, copies of representative scholarly work, and arrange to have three confidential reference letters submitted directly by the authors to: https://apply.interfolio.com/23632. Questions about the position may be directed to Keith Maddox, Interim Department Chair (keith.maddox(a)tufts.edu). Review of applications will begin December 1, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to increasing the faculty’s diversity. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. -- Heather L. Urry, Ph.D. Department of Psychology Tufts University 490 Boston Avenue Medford, MA 02155 email: heather.urry(a)tufts.edu phone: 617-627-3733 fax: 617-627-3181 http://ase.tufts.edu/psychology/ebbl

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Fwd: Brain Imaging Data Analyst/Programmer Position at the University of Maryland

by Gary Green

*_Title:_* “Brain Imaging Data Analyst/Programmer” *_Proposed Start Date:_* 01/02/2014 (Negotiable) *_Position Summary/Purpose of Position:_* Candidates are being considered for a Brain Imaging Data Analyst / Programmer position to support investigators in the Brian and Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Center who are using cutting-edge brain imaging and electrophysiological techniques, including conventional and multi-band task-related fMRI, resting-state fMRI, DTI, and concurrent EEG/fMRI. The BBS Center is located within the Department of Psychology (http://psychology.umd.edu/) at the University of Maryland and has close ties with the Maryland Neuroimaging Center (Dr. Luiz Pessoa, Director), conveniently located 5 minutes from the Department by car. Consult with researchers, staff, and students on the design, collection, processing, and analysis of high-dimensional brain imaging and EEG data sets. Participate in the design of long-term and complex studies. This is an ideal opportunity for tech-savvy individuals with prior experience working in a neuroimaging or similar biomedical research environment at the undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral levels. This advertisement is for a Faculty Research Assistant (BS/BA or MA/MS) or Research Associate/Staff Scientist (Ph.D./MD). The particulars of the title and compensation will depend on the experience, education, and professional training of the applicant. *_Essential Duties and Responsibilities:_* 1.Support the Analysis AND Acquisition of Physiological and Behavioral Measures (80%): oWork closely with faculty and trainees to co-develop and refine Matlab, bash, and Python scripts for processing and analyzing high-dimensional physiological data using AFNI, ANTS, SPM, FSL, EEGLAB and other packages. Data includes structural/functional MRI, EEG, and peripheral physiology oProgram experiments (i.e., stimulus delivery and response measurement) in Eprime, PsychToolbox, Presentation, or other software packages oAssist users with MRI peripheral apparatus (e.g., fiber-optic user I/O devices), EEG equipment, and apparatus for measuring peripheral physiology (Biopac) as well as eyetracking oAssist with fMRI data collection as necessary oAssist BBL Center investigators with preparing text and figures for presentations, manuscripts, and grant applications oCreate and maintain web- or Wiki-based tutorials and documentation. Lead tutorial workshops. 2.General IT and System Administration Support (20%; as needed): oFile Server/ Network Administration (updates, upgrades, and routine maintenance; install and verify installation of updates/patches); maintain network security; compile, configure, and maintain networked applications; create, maintain, and audit user accounts across various systems) oPlan for anticipated upgrades and performance improvements as the network grows in computing, storage, and bandwidth needs (e.g., consult closely with senior researchers and monitor server usage to anticipate server growth requirements; proactively help to coordinate data-intensive research projects; assist users with troubleshooting IT problems; communicate regularly with BBS and MNC Directors, senior researchers, and users to maintain awareness of current and future user needs) oWorkstation Application / Hardware Administration / General IT Support (e.g., install and configure workstation OS; install and configure applications on Windows and/or Apple workstations; maintain and update licensed and unlicensed applications and security-software; maintain and manage local printers; communicate regularly with BBS Director, senior researchers, and users to maintain awareness of perceived user needs and disseminate best practices) oData Backup and Integrity (e.g., verify that valid backups occur; troubleshoot and resolve issues; restore archived data as needed; work with BBS Director, senior researchers, and users to balance, space/performance trade-offs) *_Minimum Qualifications Required to Perform Work:_* oA Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including psychology, biology/neuroscience, physics, engineering, computer science, or (must show evidence that the relevant degree will be completed before the start of the position) oFamiliarity with scripting languages (e.g., Java, Perl, Python, Ruby on Rails), Matlab, Eprime/Presentation/PTB, or neuroimaging software packages (AFNI, ANTS, BrainVoyager, Camino, DTI-TK, EEGLAB, ERPLAB, Freesurfer, FSL, GIFT, or SPM) oFamiliarity with statistics principles (e.g., GLM) and software (e.g., R, SPSS) oPrior experience with or willing to learn IT/system administration responsibilities “on the job” in collaboration with Department and University IT staff oAbility to multitask, manage time effectively, and document projects oAbility to proactively and clearly communicate and interact with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators, staff, and trainees in a variety of settings (e.g., face to face, email, phone, videoconference) oMust work well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a wide range of expertise and skill sets oMust be able to contribute to a positive work environment oMust have flexible working hours to include occasional weekend/evening ocoverage for emergencies (e.g., unplanned network outages, grant deadlines) oAbility to clearly and honestly communicate with a wide range of audiences (IT staff, faculty investigators, scientific staff, graduate and undergraduate students) *_Preferences (The ideal candidate would have):_* oMasters or higher degree in a relevant field of neurobiology, medicine, psychology, engineering, or IT/CS oPrior experience with teaching, instruction, or coaching oPrior experience collecting/analyzing brain imaging or EEG datasets oPrior experience with managing people and projects oExpertise in applied multivariate statistics and/or advanced neuroimaging techniques (e.g., DCM, gPPI, LASSO-PCR, mediation, MVPA) is also highly desirable oPrior experience with scientific communication (poster presentations, peer reviewed publications) and/or successful grant/fellowship applications *_ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS_* The position can start at any time. This is a one year position that is renewable for a total of at least three years contingent on performance and funding. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative-Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. The University of Maryland strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance campus diversity. *_CONTACT_* For additional information, contact Prof. Shackman (shackman(a)umd.edu <mailto:shackman@umd.edu>). To apply, please email a cover letter, relevant transcripts, a current CV or resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. -- Prof. Alexander J. Shackman, Ph.D. University of Maryland Affective and Translational Neuroscience Laboratory Department of Psychology | Maryland Neuroimaging Center | Neuroscience Program (NACS) Biology/Psychology Building College Park, MD 20742-4411 Telephone: +1 (608) 358-5025 Email: shackman(a)umd.edu <mailto:shackman@wisc.edu> http://shackmanlab.org {under construction} ATN Laboratory: Suite 0124 BPS | 301-405-0042 | shackmanlab1(a)gmail.com <mailto:shackmanlab1@gmail.com> Faculty Office: 3123G BPS

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Fwd: Open PhD position in Lausanne (Switzerland)

by Gary Green

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [SPM] Open PhD position in Lausanne (Switzerland) Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2013 12:01:02 +0100 From: livi fon <livifon(a)GMAIL.COM> Reply-To: livi fon <livifon(a)GMAIL.COM> To: SPM(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK More details for interested candidates are described in attachment Please feel free to widely disseminate Kind Regards

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Fwd: Open PhD position for EEG-fMRI at Lübeck University (Germany)

by Gary Green

The Department of Neurology, University of Lübeck is pleased to announce an open position for a Ph.D. student from the 1st of January 2014 onwards. The candidate will be working on a project on the neural basis of primary food reward in humans using multimodal imaging (EEG-fMRI). An essential part of the project will be the development of methods of electrophysiological-hemodynamic coupling. Applicants must hold a Diplom, MSc or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a relevant discipline. They should have a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience and excellent programming skills. Preference will be given to applicants experienced in functional imaging and/or cognitive electrophysiology. The position is initially for 2 years with the possibility of renewal. The salary will be according to an E13 (TV-L, 50%) position. The University of Lübeck is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged. In case of compatible qualifications, preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should include CV, copies of certificates and letters of recommendation. Please send initial enquiries and/or applications directly to Dr. Nuria Doñamayor Alonso (nuria.donamayor(a)neuro.uni-luebeck.de). ------------------------------------------------------------- Elinor Tzvi, M.Sc Biomedical Engineering Cognitive Neuroimaging group Department of Neurology University of Lübeck Tel: +49-451-317-9313-17 Email: elinor.tzvi(a)neuro.uni-luebeck.de <mailto:elinor.tzvi@neuro.uni-luebeck.de> -------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: MEG postdoc vacancy - Aarhus Univ, DK

by Gary Green

Dear all, Apologies for possible cross-postings - could you please circulate this MEG job to anyone who could be interested. Thanks, /yury/ Yury Shtyrov, DPhil Professor - Head of MEG Group MINDLab - Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN) Institute for Clinical Medicine Aarhus University, Denmark ------------------ Post-doctoral Position in MEG/Neuroscience of Language Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, Aarhus University Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scientist to support research into neurobiological foundations of language at the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN), Aarhus University, Denmark. The postholder’s research will be centred on using MEG and on the spatio-temporal dynamics of the neural activity underlying speech and language processing in the human brain. Ideal candidates will therefore have experience in neuroimaging and in language research. Previous experience in using EEG or/and MEG is essential. Eligible candidates should hold a PhD or similar degree in a relevant discipline, including (but not limited to) psychology, neuroinformatics, psycholinguisitcs or neuroscience. The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is initially open for 1 year with a possibility of extension and/or permanent post for a good candidate. CFIN is an international multidisciplinary research centre based at Aarhus University’s Institute for Clinical Medicine, Denmark. Our research groups are supported by state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities including research-only 306-channel TRIUX MEG system (Elekta Neuromag), fMRI systems (Siemens TIM Trio 3T, Magnetom Skyra 3T), PET, navigated TMS, EEG and eye-tracking equipment, Two-Photon Microscopy, etc., and have well-established clinical and other collaborations. See cfin.au.dk for more inromation. Aarhus University provides an inspiring international research environment with top neuroscience facilties, and is consistently named among the world's best 100 universities. To apply, please go to http://www.au.dk/en/about/job/sun/academicpositions/ Additional information regarding this position can be obtained by contacting Professor Yury Shtyrov, head of MEG, CFIN: Yury.Shtyrov(a)cfin.au.dk

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Fwd: fMRI postdoc, Center for Mind/ Brain Sciences, University of Trento

by Gary Green

*fMRI postdoc* At the Center for Mind/ Brain Sciences (CIMeC, www.unitn.it/en/cimec <http://www.unitn.it/en/cimec>), University of Trento, Italy, there will soon be an opening for a postdoc position to work with Angelika Lingnau (https://sites.google.com/site/angelikalingnau/) in collaboration with Carlo Marzi, University of Verona. The ideal applicant will have completed their PhD (Cognitive Neuroscience, Computer Science, Psychology, Physics, or a related discipline), experience with fMRI design and analysis methods (in particular MVPA), and programming experience with Matlab or C. Additional experience with real-time fMRI and/ or connectivity analyses is very desirable. The CIMeC has been recently ranked as the leading Cognitive Neuroscience research unit in Italy. It offers an international and vibrant research setting with access to state-of-the-art neuroimaging methodologies, including a research-only 4T MRI scanner, MEG, EEG and TMS, as well as behavioral, eye tracking and motion tracking laboratories. English is the official language of the CIMeC, where a large proportion of the faculty, post-docs and students come from a wide range of countries outside of Italy. If you wish to receive further information please contact Angelika Lingnau (angelika.lingnau(a)gmail.com <mailto:angelika.lingnau@gmail.com>) or meet her at the SfN Meeting (Poster Board Number BBB19, presentation 273.18). Angelika Lingnau, Phd Center for Mind/ Brain Sciences University of Trento Via delle Regole, 101 38100, Mattarello (TN) - ITALY email: angelika.lingnau(a)unitn.it <mailto:angelika.lingnau@unitn.it> or _angelika.lingnau(a)gmail.com <mailto:angelika.lingnau@gmail.com>_

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Fwd: POSTDOC position available, Rome Enrico Fermi Center

by Gary Green

The Magnetic Resonance for Brain Investigation Laboratory at the Enrico Fermi Center, Rome, Italy, is opening a call for a 2-years postdoctoral position in the area of brain functional networks in neurodegenerative disorders and aging, exploiting quantitative MRI techniques. The aim of the project is to investigate the brain disconnection at network level occurring during aging and dementia, and to disentangle the relevant vascular and metabolic components. The project is part of the NETFUN (Brain FUNctional NETwork studied by NMR) project, a collaboration between Enrico Fermi Centre and the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Center (CUBRIC) – School of Psychology – Cardiff University (UK). Available facilities include 3 3T scanners (2 in Rome, 1 in Cardiff) and full processing facilities. The ideal applicant has a solid MRI background, including a PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or Information Technology. Experience with acquisition and analysis of functional MRI data, and specifically with ASL techniques, is highly desirable, as well as good knowledge of Matlab programming language. The postdoc will be under the joint supervision of Dr. Federico Giove and prof. Richard G. Wise. The fellow will work in a multidisciplinary group, with experience in dementia and in functional and structural MRI. The study will be mainly based in Rome (MARBILab, c/o Santa Lucia Foundation), with some work based in Cardiff. Thus, the applicant must be inclined to travel and to collaborate in different environments, and highly motivated. The post is available immediately, and is funded for 2 years. Salary is in the range of 25000 EUR/year (tax-exempt). Informal enquiries to Dr Federico Giove. Interested people are expected to send a CV including publication list. The official call will be published on http://www.centrofermi.it/index.php/grants/bandi, (Italian language).

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Open Plan presentation area busy between 2pm and 3pm today.

by Michael Simpson

Dear all, between 2pm and 3pm today there will be a presentation to Electronics students in Open Plan. Access to workstations will be unaffected, however people may find it preferable to use workstations towards the back of Open Plan if they do not wish to be disturbed during this time. Thanks, Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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Fwd: Two postdoc jobs: neural decoding of language, and similarity-based neural representations

by Gary Green

Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester in the lab of Rajeev Raizada (http://raizadalab.org). Both positions will involve applying multivoxel pattern-based fMRI analysis to seeking to understand the structure of neural representations. One position will concentrate especially on the neural decoding of language, in particular the semantic representation of words embedded in sentences. The other position will focus on exploring similarity-based representations, relating neural similarity structure to the visual and semantic similarity of objects. Applicants must have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, computer science or a related field. Experience in some or all of the following areas would be ideal: fMRI data analysis, machine learning (especially kernel-based or Bayesian approaches), computational linguistics (for the language decoding postdoc), computer vision or visual psychophysics (for the object-similarity postdoc). Experience with Matlab or some other scientific programming language (e.g. SciPy, R) is required. Salary will be on the standard NIH postdoc payscale. Both positions are available immediately and have funding for a two year period, although they could potentially be extended beyond that time if mutually agreed and if additional funding is obtained. To apply, please send a description of your research interests, a CV, the names of three referees, and weblinks to representative publications to rajeev.raizada(a)gmail.com , specifying in the subject-line which of the two positions you are applying to. Large files such as PDFs of papers should be sent as weblinks (e.g. to your publications webpage, or using Dropbox) rather than as e.mail attachments. If you will be attending the upcoming Society for Neuroscience conference then it might be possible to meet there, otherwise interviews can be conducted via Skype. The Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester (http://www.bcs.rochester.edu) has a strong focus on computational and statistical studies of neural representations, and has researchers working in language, vision, computation, development and neuroimaging. The Rochester Center for Brain Imaging (http://rcbi.rochester.edu) has a research-dedicated 3T Siemens Trio scanner.

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Fwd: POSTDOC FELLOW postion available UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH DEPT PSYCHIATRY

by Gary Green

*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 flexible, although Fall 2013 is preferred. This position is for up to 2.5 years. We are looking for a postdoctoral associate to work on a study investigating the neural underpinnings of affective disorders and mother-infant caregiving in young, 3-6mo postpartum mothers. Specifically, the postdoctoral associate will be involved with the neuroimaging component of the study, which measures responding in neural reward circuits, affective face-processing circuits, empathy circuits while attending to infant cry, as well as resting neural circuitry. This R01 grant funded by the NICHD is a substudy of the Pittsburgh Girls’ Study, a longitudinal study in which measures of affective, cognitive, and behavioral functioning in a large, high-risk sample have been measured since childhood. This substudy project can thereby test scientific questions within a developmental context as well as examine transgeneration mechanisms of psychopathology. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for collecting and analyzing fMRI and behavioral data and writing scientific papers and giving scientific presentations. Other duties will include assisting as needed with evaluations of mothers and infants and to follow study procedures regarding management of data, to generally add to the smooth flow of the project as needed. This relies on close collaboration with research coordinators, research assistants, graduate and undergraduate students, and investigators. 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 interests in the development and pathophysiology of depression and are 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. As part of UPMC, WPIC provides a comprehensive range of behavioral health services for individuals, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are at every stage in their recovery. 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 have a strong commitment to excellence in mentorship. Please address questions or send a letter of research interests, a CV and contact information for three references 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. Thank you for your interest, Eydie Moses-Kolko ************************************************* Eydie Moses-Kolko, MD 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 Fellow/Postdoc: Neuroimaging in Cerebrovascular Disease

by Gary Green

FYI -------------- 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: Research Fellow/Postdoc: Neuroimaging in Cerebrovascular Disease (m/f) RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The research fellow/postdoc will work on the mechanisms of post-stroke dementia using multimodal MRI data acquired through a prospective longitudinal study that involves repeat structural and functional MRI together with amyloid PET and detailed cognitive testing. The project is funded by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and embedded in an ambitious imaging program on vascular cognitive impairment. The fellow/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 and should have skills in image postprocessing. Solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. An enthusiastic, reliable and 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 friendly, 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: isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de

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YNiC seminar 7th November

by rem

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

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Fwd: 2 post-doc positions in Marseille (France) to work on UHF 7T Human Scanner

by Gary Green

The Central Nervous System group of CRMBM (Center for Magnetic Resonance in Biology and Medicine) in Marseille (France) is seeking for 2 post-doctoral MR physicists. The successful candidates will work on the development at UHF (7T) of advanced acquisition and post-processing techniques on the new human 7T-whole-body MR system (Siemens, Step 2) in a multidisciplinary team (20 persons). The positions are fully funded for 24 months by the AMIDEX program (7T-AMISTART) of Aix-Marseille University. *Position I (24 months): /_Development of acquisition and post-processing methods for sodium (^23 Na) MRI at 7T on human brain and _/* */_spinal cord_/* */_ of controls and patients with neurological diseases._/* _Required Qualifications_: ·PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering or related areas. ·Experience in MR pulse sequence programming (ideally IDEA). ·Proficiency with programming languages (C, C++, Matlab). ·Experience in UHF (7T) acquisitions in humans. _Preferred qualifications:_ ·Experience in ^23 Na MRI ·Good publication record ·Good written and oral communication skills in English *Position II (24 months): /_Development of acquisition and post-processing methods for ultra high resolution ^1 H MRI and SWI at 7T _/* */_on human brain and spinal cord of controls and patients with neurological diseases._/* _Required Qualifications_: ·PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering or related areas. ·Experience in UHR MRI acquisitions in humans at UHF (7T). ·Experience in the use of multi TX/RX coils, SAR and B1 mapping methods. ·Experience in MR pulse sequence programming (ideally IDEA). ·Proficiency with programming languages (C, C++, Matlab). _Preferred qualifications:_ ·Experience in SWI ·Good publication record ·Good written and oral communication skills in English *Electronic applications* (cover letter, CV, 2 letters of recommendation) to be sent to Pr Jean-Philippe Ranjeva (Head of the CNS group of CRMBM) e-mail : jean-philippe.ranjeva(a)univ-amu.fr <mailto:jean-philippe.ranjeva@univ-amu.fr> ** *Application deadline : December 1st 2013.* Preferred starting date : January 2014.

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Today's seminar : Cancellation

by Gary Green

Dear Users I am going to postpone tonight's discussion of the YNiC structural scans. Sorry if this causes any inconvenience. We have been reviewing the concept of the structural scans, their content and how they are used for some time. We have carried out the same type of structural scan for the last seven years. Whilst we would not wish to just abandon current practice there is no doubt that we can improve the nature of the structural scans so that they support a wider range of research activities, are 'better' in terms of their use in various software packages and provide improved signal to noise, improved grey/white discrimination.... We have been investigating a wide range of options for the structural. I believe we need to collate and review more scientific evidence so that we can present as informed a view as possible as to the best practice going forward. We will not reach a consensus by simply debating this in a seminar without everyone having sight of the evidence beforehand. At the same time we have looked at our policy and procedures for dealing with anomalies. From the first of January this new policy will be implemented and of course we will keep you informed as to the new procedures ahead of that start date. In principle we are going to follow new guidelines and advise participants if we are sending a set of scans away for independent reporting. This also requires a careful consideration of the timing and the nature of the data we collect regarding possible anomalies. Therefore, I would like to change from a simple presentation and discussion this evening to YNiC producing a document that will examine the options, provide the evidence and suggest a way forward. This will be circulated and discussion can then take place based on all the evidence as well as any financial implications. If you would like to still come to YNiC and start the celebrations for the 100th paper, you will be very welcome. Cakes will be provided Gary -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre & Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk http://http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Claire Fox tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar today

by rem

Dear Users This afternoon (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) Gary Green, Mark Hymers and Andre Gouws will lead a discussion on "A strategic review of YNiC "standard" scans": * The current YNiC "standard" structural scan * Options for enhancing the "standard" structural scan 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: Side job for a PhD student in neuroimaging

by Gary Green

Imagilys is looking for: * a neuroimaging software tester <http://www.imagilys.com/careers/software-tester>: can be a side job (about 8 hours per week) for a PhD student anywhere in the world * a R&D engineer <http://www.imagilys.com/careers/RD-engineer/>: full time job in Brussels or Warsaw To learn more about the jobs and apply, please click on the links. Sincerely, Laurent Hermoye, PhD Imagilys <http://www.imagilys.com/>

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Fwd: Research Associate Post in EEG at University of York

by Gary Green

An RA post (50% of full time) is available for a UK Research Council funded project called /Mobility, Mood and Place: a user-centred approach to design of built environments to make mobility easy, enjoyable and meaningful for older people. /The role involves designing, conducting and interpreting EEG (electroencephalography) data to make inferences about stress states arising from movement in specific settings. The project requires expertise in experimental design and statistical manipulation of data. Relevant PhD or MSc required. Salary within the range £29,541 - £36,298 per annum, /consummate/ to /experience/, reduced pro-rata. The hours of work will be 18.5 per week, for a period of up to 3 years, although other patterns of working will be considered. See below link. https://jobs.york.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=3885&p_we… Please contact Dr Jenny Roe to discuss further: jenny.roe(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:jenny.roe@york.ac.uk> -- Dr Jenny Roe Senior Research Leader Stockholm Environment Institute University of York YO10 5DD Tel: 01904 323480 email: jenny.roe(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:jenny.roe@york.ac.uk> web: http://www.york.ac.uk/sei/staff/jenny-roe/

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100th paper at YNiC

by Gary Green

Many congratulations to Uzma Urooj, Piers Cornelissen, Michael Simpson, Katie Wheat, Will Woods, Laura Barca and Andy Ellis, who have just had a paper accepted by the journal Neuroimage. This is a landmark in the history of YNiC - it is the 100th paper and a measure of the authors' tremendous patience and persistence as this reports on work that started in the first few weeks of YNiC's life as a working imaging Centre. A tremendous achievement. Look out for the party announcement. It is 100 papers and almost 10 years since Andy Ellis's and Andy Young's vision resulted in the start of the building of YNiC in January 2004. The paper is: Interactions between visual and semantic processing during object recognition revealed by modulatory effects of age of acquisition. Urooj, U., Cornelissen, P.L., Simpson, M.I., Wheat, K.L., Woods, W., Barca, L. & Ellis, A.W. Accepted for publication in Neuroimage https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/publications -- --------------- Gary Green

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Building a Culture of Compassionate Care

by Improving Patient Care 2013 Conference

Improving Patient Care: Health & Social Care Reform Brewery Conference Centre, London, 5th Dec 2013 Govtoday and Health and Social Care Reform are delighted to be hosting the forthcoming Improving Patient Care National Conference and Exhibition, which will be held at the prestigious Brewery Conference Centre at the heart of London on Thursday 5th December 2013. View Full Details on Delegate Rates via the URL below http://www.improving-patient-care.co.uk/why REGISTER YOUR PLACE TODAY via the URL below http://www.improving-patient-care.co.uk/index.php?option=com_gtereg&sub… Discounts for Group Bookings Available Chris Sheridan Marketing Executive Tel: + 44 (0) 161 686 5593 Email: chris.sheridan(a)gtevent.co.uk Improving Patient Care: Health & Social Care Reform will examine the Francis Report’s findings, highlighting the failings whilst providing delegates with the recommendations and tools to prevent patient harm and unavoidable death. With a further 14 hospitals under investigation for high mortality rates, and the Secretary of State attacking a system ravaged with a culture of complacency and low aspirations, action is required now! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, we look forward to seeing you on the day. Confirmed Speakers INCLUDE: Peter Watkin Jones Solicitor to the Inquiry The Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry Adam Crizzle Managing Director Hillcroft House UK Limited Roger Taylor Director of Research and Public Affairs Dr Foster Intelligence Thea Stein Chief Executive Carers Trust David Prior Chair Care Quality Commission VIEW FULL DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME via the URL below http://www.improving-patient-care.co.uk/programme Govtoday, The Landing, Blue Tower, Media City, M50 2ST Tel: +44 (0) 161 686 5593 Registered Number 06708985 If you don't want to receive these emails from Govtoday in the future, please use the link below to unsubscribe. If the link does not work try copying and pasting the entire link directly into your web browser address bar http://3d.gtevent.co.uk/unsubscribe.aspx?subemail=ynic-users@ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar 31st October

by rem

Dear Users This week (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) Gary Green, Mark Hymers and Andre Gouws will lead a discussion on "A strategic review of YNiC "standard" scans": * The current YNiC "standard" structural scan * Options for enhancing the "standard" structural scan 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: Postdoctoral MEG fellowship available, Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, Lyon, France

by Gary Green

2-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship MEG, Motor Control and Autism Brain Dynamics and Cognition Lab Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, France Applications are invited for a 2-year full-time Postdoctoral Position at the Brain Dynamics and Cognition Lab of the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (CRNL) in Lyon to work on an MEG motor control study in adults and children. The post-doc is part of an exciting new project recently funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR SAMENTA) which aims to explore the large-scale brain dynamics of motor control in healthy subjects and its alteration in autism. Key requirements The ideal candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience, cognitive sciences, neuroimaging or a related field and a strong interest in neuronal oscillations, cortico-muscular coupling, and large-scale brain dynamics. The candidate is expected to have a solid background in MEG data analysis (e.g. time-frequency analysis, source reconstruction techniques and connectivity measures) and good programming skills primarily in MATLAB. Additionally, a background in motor control and/or development studies will be beneficial. Fluency and solid writing skills in English are expected. French is not a requirement but could be an important asset. The Brain Dynamics and Cognition Lab (headed by Olivier Bertrand) is one of 11 teams that make up the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center which consists of about 350 researchers whose research covers an extremely broad range of neuroscience topics ranging from cells to organisms and from cognition to clinical applications. The imaging facilities and electrophysiological platforms available include MEG, EEG, MRI, PET, TMS and intracranial EEG. Lyon boasts a vibrant and stimulating neuroscience environment and a culturally rich city life. It is home of the Lumière brothers, the pioneers of cinema, and of Saint Exupéry (author of the Little Prince). Lyon is renowned for its traditional and gastronomic cuisine and is ideally located just an hour away from the Alpes, 2 hours from Paris and an hour and a half from Marseille and the Mediterranean sea. How to apply? Applications in the form of a cover letter with statement of research interests and a CV with a full list of publications should be sent by email to Christina Schmitz (christina.schmitz(a)inserm.fr) and to Karim Jerbi (karim.jerbi(a)inserm.fr). Potential candidates are also encouraged to send an inquiry email if they wish to find out more about the position before applying. Expected starting date: February/March 2014, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please feel free to forward this announcement to colleagues and students who could be interested in this position. Best regards, Christina Schmitz& Karim Jerbi Brain Dynamics and Cognition Lab Lyon Neuroscience Research Center Inserm U1028 - CNRS UMR5292 - University Lyon I CH Le Vinatier - Bât 452 95 bd Pinel, 69675 Bron, France http://crnl.univ-lyon1.fr/index.php/en *** -- Karim Jerbi, PhD Brain Dynamics and Cognition Lab Lyon Neuroscience Research Center Inserm U1028 - CNRS UMR5292 - University Lyon I CH Le Vinatier - Bât 452 95 bd Pinel, 69675 Bron, France Email: karim.jerbi(a)inserm.fr Personal Website: http://www.karimjerbi.com LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karimjerbi Research Gate Profile: http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karim_Jerbi/ Google Scholar Profile: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FvXuJbUAAAAJ&hl=fr

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Fwd: PostDoc position in emotion/stress and its physiological correlates

by Gary Green

FYI http://www.cbs.mpg.de/career/jobs/baya-pdp-10-13 The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences invites applications for 1 Postdoctoral Position in the field of emotion/stress and its physiological correlates. The overall background of the project is the investigation of the role of psychological factors in the development of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and smoking. The successful candidate will hold a PhD preferably in psychology or related disciplines and will ideally have prior experience with fMRI and/or ERP/EEG, as well as psychophysiological methodologies and data analysis. The candidate will have the chance to supervise PhD and Master students who use these methods. Complete applications include cover letter, CV, letter(s) of recommendation, and copies of university degrees and additional certificates. It is a full time position and the salary is based on the German salary scale. In order to increase the proportion of female staff members, applications from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Preference will be given to disabled persons with the same qualification. Please send your application as a single PDF-file referring to the application code PD 06/2013 to Ms. Anahit Babayan: Deadline of application: Until position is filled! Prof. Dr. Arno Villringer Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Department of Neurology Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

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