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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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Fwd: Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme 'Systems Neuroscience: From Networks to Behaviour'
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

Dear all, our Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme in systems neuroscience, aimed at applicants from the physical sciences (physics, engineering, mathematics, or computer science), is now accepting applications for studentships starting in September 2014 (see below). Research areas include Neuroinformatics, Computational Neuroscience, Neuroimaging (fMRI, DTI, EEG, ECoG in rodents, non-human primates, and humans), Brain Connectivity, Clinical Neuroscience, Behaviour and Evolution, and Brain Dynamics (simulations and time series analysis). Strong interactions between clinical, experimental, and computational researchers are a key component of this programme. Best, Marcus *Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme 'Systems Neuroscience: From Networks to Behaviour'* Programme Directors: Prof. Stuart Baker, Prof. Tim Griffiths, and Dr Marcus Kaiser The Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University integrates more than 100 principal investigators across medicine, psychology, computer science, and engineering. Research in systems, cellular, computational, and behavioural neuroscience. Laboratory facilities include auditory and visual psychophysics; rodent, monkey, and human neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI, PET); TMS; optical recording, multi-electrode neurophysiology, confocal and fluorescence imaging, high-throughput computing and e-science, artificial sensory-motor devices, clinical testing, and the only brain bank for molecular changes in human brain development. The Wellcome Trust's Four-year PhD Programmes are a flagship scheme aimed at supporting the most promising students to undertake in-depth postgraduate research training. The first year combines taught courses with three laboratory rotations to broaden students' knowledge of the subject area. At the end of the first year, students will make an informed choice of their three-year PhD research project. This programme is based at Newcastle University and is aimed to provide specialised training for physical and computational scientists (e.g. physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and computer science) wishing to apply their skills to a research neuroscience career. Eligibility/Person Specification: Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a 1st or 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a physical sciences, engineering, mathematics or computing degree. Value of the award: Support includes a stipend for 4 years (£20k/yr tax-free), PhD registration fees at UK/EU student rate, research expenses, general training funds and some travel costs. The deadline for receiving applications is 15 January 2014. You must apply through the University's online postgraduate application form (_http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/list/in065_ ) inserting the reference number IN065 and selecting 'Master of Research/Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) - Neuroscience' as the programme of study. You should also send your covering letter and CV to Helen Stewart, Postgraduate Secretary, Institute of Neuroscience, Henry Wellcome Building, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, or by email to _ion-postgrad-enq(a)ncl.ac.uk <mailto:ion-postgrad-enq@ncl.ac.uk>_ . For more information, see _http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/study/wellcome/_ -- Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. Associate Professor (Reader) in Neuroinformatics School of Computing Science Newcastle University Claremont Tower Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK Lab website: http://www.biological-networks.org/ Neuroinformatics@Newcastle: http://research.ncl.ac.uk/neuroinformatics/

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Fwd: Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Real-Time fMRI
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

Dear FSL users On behalf of Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf, I am distributing the following job ad: UCL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Real-Time fMRI Applications are invited for a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (WTCN), UCL Institute of Neurology, London, UK, under the supervision of Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf. The WTCN conducts cutting-edge research by means of functional and structural brain imaging, and is equipped with three 3 T whole body MRI scanners (Siemens Tim Trio), an MEG system (CTF/VSM), and MR compatible EEG and TMS systems. One of the MRI systems is equipped with an optical tracking system for ultrafast prospective motion correction (Kineticor). The successful candidate will join the EU FP7 collaborative BRAINTRAIN project which aims to use real-time fMRI to train patients to regulate their own brain activity via neurofeedback training, and thus modulate the brain networks of mental disorder. The project brings together the core groups that have been instrumental in the development of methods for real-time fMRI-based neurofeedback, and have led in the initial clinical applications in neuropsychiatric disorders. The post holder will work on methods for improving real-time fMRI both in terms of data quality and accessibility by developing ultrafast fMRI pulse sequences, methods for reduction of image artifacts, tailored image reconstruction methods (e.g. advanced parallel imaging) and methods for fast data transfer. Applicants must have a PhD in physics, biomedical engineering, computer science, or a comparable subject. If not already held, the PhD must be obtained by the agreed start-date (Research Associate applicants). A strong background in MR physics and image reconstruction or data analysis is essential, as is strong expertise in programming high-level languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab). Applicants must be specialists in at least two of the following areas: Siemens/GE/Philips MR scanner operation and software, advanced MR image reconstruction, pulse sequence programming, real-time fMRI methods, functional MRI, SPM/Brainvoyager. Applicants for the Senior Research Associate position will also need to demonstrate an established publication track record and experience of leading a team of researchers or project management. The post is available immediately and is funded by the EU for two years in the first instance. Starting salary in the range of £32,375 - £39,132 pa on UCL Grade 7 (Research Associate) or £40,126 - £47,441 pa on UCL Grade 8 (Senior Research Associate) including London Allowance, superannuable. You should apply for this post through UCL's online recruitment – www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs where you can download a job description and person specification using ref: 1386251. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, UCL Institute of Neurology, 23 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email: IoN.HRAdmin(a)ucl.ac.uk). Informal enquiries to Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf (email: n.weiskopf(a)ucl.ac.uk). Further information on the lab: http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/Research/physics.html Further information on the EU BRAINTRAIN project: http://ec.europa.eu/research/health/medical-research/brain-research/project… Closing date: 6 January 2014 UCL Taking Action for Equality -- Dr. Siawoosh Mohammadi Post Doctoral Research Fellow Wellcome Trust Center for Neuroimaging Institute of Neurology University College London 12 Queen Square London WC1N 3BG United Kingdom Tel. +44-20-344-84368, (internal ext 84368) Fax. +44-20-7813-1420 siawoosh.mohammadi(a)ucl.ac.uk

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Fwd: 12 open-PhD positions for BERTI (new EU Marie-Curie Initial Training Network)
by Gary Green 07 Dec '13

07 Dec '13

/Dear colleagues,/ /being part of the recently started "Biomedical Imaging & Informatics - European Research and Training Initiative" (called BERTI, a new EU Marie-Curie Initial Training Network), I am pleased to pass-on to you the announcement for twelve open PhD-positions (ESRs) in the area of Biomedical Imaging and Informatics. / /Specifically for magnetic resonance, we are looking for eight candidates to joint our international consortium, working on MR Neuro Imaging, MR Cardiac Imaging and MR Thermometry./ /Please check our website*http://www.berti.tum.de/jobs-career/ *for the detailed project descriptions and for information on how to apply./ /Best regards/ /Marion Menzel/

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MEG/EEG research group meeting tomorrow
by Emma Holmes 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Dear all, Just as a reminder, the next MEG/EEG group meeting will be *tomorrow *at 12:00 (details below). Hope to see you there, Emma On 21 November 2013 12:18, Emma Holmes <eh776(a)york.ac.uk> wrote: > Dear all, > > The next MEG/EEG group meeting will be 2 weeks today - on *Thursday 5th > December* at *12:00pm* in room *B204* (Psychology Department) > > Dan Baker will be presenting: 'Using computational models to understand > measures of amplitude and variance from steady-state EEG data' > > Hope to see you there! > > Best, > Emma > >

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Fwd: PhD studentships with the Brain and Behaviour group, University of Surrey, UK
by Gary Green 29 Nov '13

29 Nov '13

The Brain and Behaviour group in the School of Psychology, University of Surrey, UK invites applications for funded PhD studentships, to commence in October 2014. For further details see: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/psychology/study/pgr/index.htm We have two routes for PhD funding: the first is as part of the South East Doctoral Training Centre (SE DTC) and the second route is via a Faculty studentship - further information can be found here: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/psychology-phd The Brain and Behaviour group investigates the neural bases of a variety of cognitive functions in healthy humans as well as in patients suffering from neurological disorders. Its work draws on diverse approaches including psychophysics, cognitive modelling, neuroimaging and neurostimulation. The group has access to shared fMRI facilities and on-site EEG and TMS laboratories. There are three broad research topics within the group: Action Representation, Neuroplasticity/Neuromodulators, and Cognitive Control. More information about the group and specific supervisors' research interests can be found here: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/psychology/research/brainandbehaviour/index.htm We invite applications from students who have gained a 1st class BSc Hons and/or a Distinction in Masters degree in Psychology, or related disciplines. If you are interested, please contact one of the group members to discuss your project before applying. To apply, fill in the University of Surrey online application form and submit it by the 31st of January 2014, 4pm.

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funded PhD Psychology Studentship at Hull
by Jason J Tipples 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

PhD Studentship Cognition and Emotion: intertwined or distinct abilities? University of Hull -Faculty of Science and Engineering A psychophysical and eye-tracking study. To celebrate the University's research successes, the University of Hull is offering 13 full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship or International Fees Bursaries for candidates applying for the areas within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, including the one listed below. Closing date: - 3rd February 2014. Studentships will start on 29th September 2014 Supervisor: Dr Tjeerd Jellema, T.Jellema(a)hull.ac.uk<mailto:T.Jellema@hull.ac.uk>, 01482-466490, Department of Psychology Co-supervisor: Dr Jason Tipples, Department of Psychology This project investigates the intricate ways in which cognition and emotion relate to each other. To what extent can they operate separately and independently, to what extent do they enhance, compensate or cancel each other? These are fundamental questions psychologists only recently are starting to get a grasp of. For cognition to be fully effective, it is not enough that the agent is able to understand and predict developments in the environment, it must also care about them, it must desire certain types of outcomes and shun others. This would suggest that the capacities for cognition and emotion are closely intertwined, and that emotions are basically computational tags that subserve and facilitate cognitive processes like decision making. However, research using subliminal stimulus presentations suggested that affective values can get attached to a stimulus without recognition of that stimulus. This view is best exemplified by a study reported in Science by Kunst-Wilson and Zajonc (1980), which forms the starting point for the current project. The questions are in particular relevant for the study of autism, where the core deficits are of a cognitive-emotional nature. Therefore, individuals with autism will be compared with matched typically-developed individuals to investigate how the intertwinement of emotion and cognition is affected in autism. The participant's eye position will be tracked (EyeLink1000) as an indicator of unconscious learning effects (preferences). Experience with autism and/or eye-tracking is an advantage, but is no requirement as training will be provided. The Psychology department offers a vibrant and supportive research environment with excellent research facilities (including eye-trackers, EEG, TMS, and fMRI). To apply for this post please click on the 'Apply' button below In order to qualify for this scholarship you will require a 2.1 in a relevant subject. Full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship will include fees at the 'home/EU' student rate and maintenance (£13,726 in 2013/14) for three years, depending on satisfactory progress. Full-time International Fee PhD Studentships will include full fees at the International student rate for three years, dependant on satisfactory progress. PhD students at the University of Hull follow modules for research and transferable skills development and gain a Masters level Certificate, or Diploma, in Research Training, in addition to their research degree. Dr Jason Tipples Department of Psychology The University of Hull Hull, HU6 7RX, UK T: +44 (0) 1482 466158 F: +44 (0) 1482 465400 J.Tipples(a)hull.ac.uk ***************************************************************************************** To view the terms under which this email is distributed, please go to http://www.hull.ac.uk/legal/email_disclaimer.html ***************************************************************************************** ************************************************** To view the terms under which this email is distributed, please go to http://www2.hull.ac.uk/legal/disclaimer.aspx **************************************************

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Fwd: PhD Position Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience
by Andy Ellis 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

Professor Andy Ellis Department of Psychology University of York York YO10 5DD UK http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/awe1/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ian Robertson <iroberts(a)tcd.ie> Date: 28 November 2013 10:35 Subject: PhD Position Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience To: COGNEURO(a)jiscmail.ac.uk *************************************************************** Message sent via COGNEURO listserve. N.B. Replies to this e-mail will be directed to ALL members of the list. *************************************************************** [image: page1image384] Trinity College Dublin Institute of Neuroscience and School of Psychology 3-year PhD Studentship Applications are invited for a PhD studentship in cognitive neuroscience to be held in Trinity College Dublin Institute of Neuroscience and School of Psychology. This is funded under the EU Marie Curie Initial Training Network ‘INDIREA’ which is co- ordinated by Prof Glyn Humphries of University of Oxford. This project, to be run in collaboration with a range of European partners, involves the development of a new and fully integrated approach to understanding and rehabilitating attentional disorders in human volunteers and patients – going from the measurement and modelling of basic brain processes through to the creation of linked, clinically applicable, neuropsychological assessments and attentional training. The studentship will focus on dissociating components of attention using novel paradigms combined with EEG/ERP investigations. Protocols employing non- invasive brain stimulation and biofeedback will be used in an attempt to enhance different facets of attention in elderly people with memory difficulties. Candidates should ideally have undergraduate or Master’s-level experience with cognitive neuroscience. They should have experience with human EEG/ERP testing, data analysis, preferably including Matlab skills. Candidates should also have excellent statistical and presentation skills and should not have been resident in the Republic of Ireland for more than one out of three of the previous three years. Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (www.tcd.ie/neuroscience) is Ireland’s only dedicated neuroscience institute, with over 220 staff and students, 40 Principal Investigators and world class brain imaging (3T and small bore 7T research only MRI, with scan-compatible eye-tracking and pupillometry), EEG/ERP (multiple rigs), and Non-invasive Brain Stimulation (TMS, TDCS, TACS). Its NIEL (www.tcd.ie/neuroscience/neil) programme on aging includes a Memory Research Unit with over one thousand volunteers and which will provide the participants for the current study. [image: page1image16480] The positions are tenable from March 2014. For further information contact Professor Ian Robertson email iroberts(a)tcd.ie or Professor Paul Dockree, email dockreep(a)tcd.ie The closing date for applications is December 15th 2013 Recent publications from the TCIN cognitive neuroscience group include the following: - O’Connell, RG, Dockree PM, Kelly SP (2012) A supramodal accumulation-to- bound signal that determines perceptual decisions in humans. Nature Neuroscience 15, 1729–1735 (2012) - Balsters, J. H., R. G. O'Connell, A. Galli, H. Nolan, E. Greco, S. M. Kilcullen, A. L. W. Bokde, R. Lai, N. Upton and I. H. Robertson (in press) "Changes in resting connectivity with age: a simultaneous electroencephalogram and functional magnetic resonance imaging investigation." Neurobiology of Aging - Balsters JH, O’Connell RG, Galli A, Nolan H, Greco E, Kilcullen SM, Bokde AW, Upton N and Robertson IH (in press) Changes in resting connectivity with age: A simultaneous EEG/fMRI Investigation. Neurobiology of Aging. - Hoerold D, Pender, N and Robertson IH (2013) Metacognitive and Online Error Awareness Deficits after Prefrontal Cortex Lesions. Neuropsychologia 51, 385-391. - Balsters, J., O’Connell, R. G., Martin, M., Galli, A., Cassidy, S. M., Kilcullen, S. M ... Robertson IH (2011). Donepezil Impairs Memory in Healthy Older Subjects: Behavioural, EEG and simultaneous EEG/fMRI biomarkers. Plos One 6, 9, e24126 - Finnigan S, Robertson IH (2011) Resting EEG theta power correlates with cognitive performance in healthy older adults. Psychophysiology, 48, 1083– 1087 - Finnigan S, O’Connell RG, Cummins TDR, Broughton M and Robertson IH (2011) ERP measures indicate both attention and working memory encoding decrements in aging. Psychophysiology 48, 601-611. - O'Connell, R. G., Dockree, P. M., Robertson, I H., Bellgrove, M. A., Foxe, J. J., & Kelly, S. P. (2009). Uncovering the Neural Signature of Lapsing Attention: Electrophysiological Signals Predict Errors up to 20 s before They Occur. Journal of Neuroscience 29 8604-8611. [image: page2image17360] [image: page2image17520] --------------------------------------------- COGNEURO archives and subscription manager can be found at http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/COGNEURO.HTML------------------------------… List owner's email address: COGNEURO-request(a)jiscmail.ac.uk

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No seminar in YNiC today
by Gary Green 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

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Fwd: Post-doc opportunity at IoP, King's College London
by Gary Green 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

Post-doctoral Research Opportunity: the STRATEGIC Study The STRATEGIC Study will investigate the role of white matter connections and brain connectivity in human memory, mostly by studying perturbations of memory caused by focal stroke. The project will apply techniques including diffusion tensor MRI, tractography, functional MRI of networks at rest and during memory tasks, and novel neuropsychological paradigms. The post will be located at the Denmark Hill campus of King's College London and utilise the new £30M Wellcome Trust NIHR King’s Clinical Research Facility, which houses a 3T research-dedicated MR scanner, facilities for investigation of patients at all levels of clinical care (including critical care) and ample facilities for cognitive assessments including a virtual reality suite. The post-holder will also have full access to the facilities of the Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences (with co-investigators Prof Steve Williams, Dr Flavio Dell'Acqua and Dr Andre Marquand). Clinical aspects of the project will take place within stroke services at King’s College Hospital, including the Hyperacute Stroke Unit. STRATEGIC is funded for 3 years by a grant from the Medical Research Council. The postholder will play a central role in the core studies to be performed at King’s. The broader project includes collaborations with CUBRIC in Cardiff and the internationally-renowned Rotterdam Study and there will be opportunities to develop collaborative themes. Contact Dr Mike O'Sullivan for an informal chat, mike.osullivan(a)kcl.ac.uk Job particulars and applications: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/apply.php?id=16843920

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Fwd: PhD Opportunity in Neuroimaging, Ageing, and Brain Vascular Disease, Edinburgh, UK
by Gary Green 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

Applications are now OPEN for autumn 2014 PhD studentships within the Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology (CCACE) at The University of Edinburgh. The full advertisement is at http://www.ccace.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/Advert%20Sept%202014%20-%2020… and a brief description of potential projects/applicants are below: Are you interested in the mechanisms of cognitive ageing in humans or in model systems? Are you interested in how cerebral small vessel disease affects cognitive ageing? Do you want to use neuroimaging to investigate age-related changes in the brain, study the genetics of cognitive ageing, or translate between experimental mechanisms and human ageing diseases? Then one of our PhD studentships could be for you! Applicants should have a good undergraduate and/or masters degree, as appropriate to the chosen research topic. For example, a neuroscience, biomedical sciences, genetics, molecular biology/medicine, neuroimaging, statistics, physics, mathematics, or engineering related discipline. If you are interested in pursuing one of these studentships, please send an informal email enquiry to David Alexander Dickie, Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuroimaging Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, ddickie1(a)staffmail.ed.ac.uk The closing date for applications is 31st January 2014. Thank you and best of luck!

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UCAS visit today
by Michael Simpson 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

Dear all, between 1pm and 2pm there will be a UCAS visit to YNiC. During the visit access to the workstations will not be restricted, however as the presentation area is likely to be quite crowded, please could you use workstations towards the back wall of Open Plan during this period. With 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: PhD position in MREIT imaging of the brain
by Gary Green 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

A 3-year PhD position is available at the Danish Research Center for Magnetic Resonance (Copenhagen) and the Technical University of Denmark. The focus of the project will be on applying novel MR methods to significantly improve the sensitivity of MR electrical impedance tomography (MREIT). MREIT allows estimating the ohmic conductivity of tissue in-vivo. As such, MREIT is a potential novel diagnostic technique for tumor detection. In addition, it allows for a direct validation of the volume conductor models used in EEG/MEG source localization and in brain stimulation. The latter is highly needed as inaccurcies in the assumed ohmic conductivities of tissues pose a fundamental limitation on the accuracy of those models. The work will be conducted in collaboration with the MR-Center at the Max-Planck Insitute in Tübingen (Germany). Please refer to the following link for details: http://www.dtu.dk/english/career/68b8dc4f-495a-4496-9f53-cd7560ff805b.aspx

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Fwd: Postdoc positions in the CMRR
by Gary Green 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

The CMRR at the University of Minnesota seeks to recruit two additional postdoctoral associates to join the WashU-UMinn Human Connectome Project (HCP). The postholder will be actively working in the component of the HCP that focuses on optimization of data acquisitions and data analysis for resting state and task induced fMRI (R/T-fMRI), and diffusion imaging for high angular resolution diffusion imaging (HARDI), with different subject populations. Responsibililties include: Data acquisition and optimization at 3T and 7T, testing, debugging and optimization at 3T and 7T, evaluating the performance with the RF coils that will be developed within the HCP project, provide feedback and evaluations on RF coil performance, and provide feedback regarding resting state and diffusion data pre-processing. More information can be found at : https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.js… (requisition number 187166)

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Fwd: Imaging neurodegeneration – 3-year PhD position in Freiburg, Germany
by Gary Green 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

A 3-year PhD-position is available from early 2014 at the Freiburg Brain Imaging Center (http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/index_en.html), Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, in Germany. The project focuses on compensatory mechanisms in neurodegenerative disorders by combining functional and structural imaging as well as transcranial magnetic stimulation. The candidate can obtain a PhD in the field of Psychology, Medicine or Biology and is welcome to participate in developing MRI-based pattern recognition methods for diagnostics and prognostics (http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/groups/kloppel/Projects/ diagnosing_en.html ). If desired, candidates can be involved in teaching and cognitive testing at the local memory clinic. We offer The FBI combines efforts in neuroimaging research of the departments of Psychiatry/Psychotherapy, Biological and Personality Psychology, Neurology, Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery. We offer a continuous education program (image analyses, SPSS, etc.) and weekly research meetings. Support for MRI sequence development is provided by the Department of MR-Physics. The research group is closely collaborating with the Department for Pattern recognition methods (http://lmb.informatik.uni-freiburg.de/index.en.html) and is part of large research initiatives (www.humanbrainproject.eu/de; http://www.brainlinks-braintools.uni-freiburg.de/ ). We require Applicants must hold a master degree or equivalent in medicine, psychology or a related field. Previous experience with fMRI is desired and basic programming skills (e.g. Matlab, FSL, SPM) are advantageous but not required. Disabled applicants are preferred if qualification is equal. As the University of Freiburg intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. Please send applications until 15/12/13 to PD Dr. Stefan Klöppel Informal enquiries may call +49 761 270 52960 or the email address given above. http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/groups/kloppel/team/kloeppel_en.h…

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Reminder: MEG/EEG research group meeting this Thursday
by Markus Van Ackeren 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

Dear all, This is to remind you of our MEG/EEG research group meeting this Thursday (07-11), at 12.00 pm in B204 (Department of Psychology). Piers Cornelissen will talk about: *An analysis path for comparisons of time frequency data using SAS.* My apologies for the short notice this time. Hopefully see you all on Thursday. Best, Markus

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

Dear Users This afternoon (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be another talk on the outcome of an MSc Cognitive Neuroscience 2012/2013 empirical research project. The talk on "Consistent connectivity" will be given by Ioannis Papanikolaou and Andrew Quinn (supervised by Gary Green). 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: MEG of language learning - 3-year postdoc
by Gary Green 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

Dear colleagues, Apologies for multiple (and possible cross-) postings - but this is actually another MEG/neuroscience of language job in Denmark. Could you please circulate this to your departmental lists or 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 Neuroscience of Language 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. The successful Applicant will work on a 3-year research project funded by the Lundbeck Foundation, exploring the brain foundations of language (word learning in particular) using MEG, and carrying out specific scientific research in collaboration with line manager and other team members. 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 or neuroscience. The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is open for up to 3 years within the funding period allowed. 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 information. Aarhus University provides an inspiring international research environment with top neuroscience facilities, and is consistently listed among the world's best 100 universities. Aarhus is a dynamic university city located on the Baltic coast in continental Denmark and surrounded by nature; it offers very high living standards, rich cultural and intellectual life, outdoor activities, excellent restaurant/nightlife scene etc. 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: Research Technician II Position at VA Boston
by Gary Green 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

*Neuroimaging Research Technician--II* A Neuroimaging Research Technician position is available in the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) Neuroimaging Research for Veterans (NeRVe) Center (Director: Dr. David Salat). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen. The Neuroimaging Research Technician will provide technical support for image preprocessing and analysis (using programs such as FSL and FreeSurfer), maintenance and development of in-house custom processing codes (script writing in unix/linux, matlab, etc), and assist staff members in the conduct of neuroimaging research as well as administrative tasks related to the Center. This includes developing expertise and training other investigators with the operation of current MRI hardware (scanner console, goggles, headphones, BioPac system, etc) and software for data processing and analysis. Additional responsibilities will include management of online documentation and center resources. Technical skills and familiarity with Linix/Unix, Matlab, and imaging software packages such as FSL and FreeSurfer is beneficial. Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with a background in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Physics. A two year commitment is required. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two professional references to Dr. Meghan Robinson at meghan.robinson(a)va.gov <mailto:meghan.robinson@va.gov>.

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Fwd: Long-term PhD/Postdoc positions on ultra-high field neuroimaging and aging
by Gary Green 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

2 Postdoc and 2 PhD positions on ultra-high field neuroimaging and aging The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE, www.dzne.de/en) is a center of excellence within the Helmholtz Association that performs translational research on Neurodegenerative Diseases. The center includes nine high-performing sites in Berlin, Bonn, Dresden, Göttingen, Magdeburg, Munich, Rostock/Greifswald, Tübingen and Witten. Two 5-year Postdoc and two 5-year PhD positions are available in the Aging & Cognition research group (www.wolberslab.net) headed by Prof. Thomas Wolbers. The positions are part of a large-scale project funded by the European Research Council (ERC). In this project, we seek to understand mechanisms of cognitive aging by studying navigational decline in older adults with cutting-edge interactive virtual reality systems and with ultra-high field neuroimaging. You will help develop spatial navigation markers of age-related cognitive change, employ multimodal neuroimaging approaches to characterise underlying neuronal changes, evaluate novel therapeutic interventions and potentially combine this with genetic analyses. Importantly, the successful candidates will be encouraged to develop their own research interests, and, if desired, they can be involved in teaching activities. In addition to hosting research dedicated 3T and 7T MRI scanners, the Magdeburg site of the DZNE, where the group is based, provides access to mobile EEG, MEG, TMS and eyetracking systems. Furthermore, the Aging and Cognition lab has a range of cutting-edge virtual reality setups, and it entertains multiple collaborations with collaborators in Europe and in the United States. Finally, Magdeburg offers a unique intellectual environment, because spatial navigation is a core theme investigated across several animal and human research groups. For these positions, a strong interest in cognitive aging is important, and excellent statistical skills are a plus. Furthermore, you will have, or be in the final stages of, a BSc/MSc/PhD in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods or applied statistics. Ideally, you should also possess computer programming skills (e.g. in Matlab). You will be thorough, efficient, a good communicator, and enjoy working as part of an international and dynamic team. For further information about these unique opportunities, please email Thomas Wolbers (thomas.wolbers(a)dzne.de <mailto:thomas.wolbers@dzne.de>). To learn more about our research, please visit our website (www.wolberslab.net) and follow us on Twitter (@WolbersLab). -- ---------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Thomas Wolbers Aging & Cognition Research Group German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Leipziger Str. 44 39120 Magdeburg GERMANY -- phone: +49-391-67-24519 email: thomas.wolbers(a)dzne.de <mailto:thomas.wolbers@dzne.de> website: www.wolberslab.net Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/WolbersLab ---------------------------------------------------------- ************************************************** Vorstand: Prof. Pierluigi Nicotera, MD PhD (Vorstandsvorsitzender und wissenschaftliches Vorstandsmitglied) und Ursula Weyrich (administratives Vorstandsmitglied) eingetragen in das Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Bonn (Az. VR 9021) **************************************************

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