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Fwd: PhD position at ITAB - University of Chieti
by Gary Green 09 Oct '13

09 Oct '13

Dear community, please find attached an announcement of the PhD course available at the Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies (ITAB) of the University of Chieti. Please, share with your colleagues and students. Best regards, Vittorio Pizzella Prof. Vittorio Pizzella Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies Department of Neuroscience and Imaging University of Chieti "G. d'Annunzio" 66013 Chieti - ITALY

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YNiC Open Plan area
by Mark Hymers 09 Oct '13

09 Oct '13

Hi, Due to several events, YNiC open plan will be very busy at the following times. Thursday 10th October 0930-1230 and 1615 onwards: Seminars on resting state connectivity Friday 11th October 1000-1200 and 1300-1500: MSc Cognitive Neuroscience / 1st Year PhD Induction Part 1 Friday 25th October 1000-1200 and 1300-1500: MSc Cognitive Neuroscience / 1st Year PhD Induction Part 2 Priority will be given to those attending the sessions and any machines which have been left logged in will be logged out. The YNiC induction sessions are also open to all of those who are new to the centre this year. Please contact me (mark.hymers(a)ynic.york.ac.uk) to arrange attending as we will need to balance people across the two sessions (1000-1200 and 1300-1500). Thanks, Mark -- Mark Hymers, York Neuroimaging Centre Please note that my email address is: mark.hymers(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Responses to messages sent to other addresses may be delayed

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ECR Christmas Party 2013
by Emma Holmes 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Dear all, The annual Christmas party will be held on *Thursday 5th December* at *The Churchill* <http://www.churchillhotel.com/> (65 Bootham, York), from 7pm. The cost is *£23* and includes a free drink before the three-course meal. The meal was really tasty last year and the menu for this year looks as though it will be of the same high standard! Guests, including partners, are welcome. As always, the money is due in advance. We'll be coming around offices to make collections on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October, so make sure you have some cash ready for us. Alternatively, you could pop by and see Huarda <huarda.valdes-laribi(a)york.ac.uk>in C104, or Emma <eh776(a)york.ac.uk>or Adele <ag561(a)york.ac.uk>in B001b. We've already had several sign-ups! *The final deadline for payments is Tuesday 15th October.* A flyer and the menu for this year are attached. We'll be asking for your menu choices when we collect the money. We're looking forward to seeing even more people this year, as it's a great opportunity to get to know faculty, staff, postdocs, RAs and PhD students in an informal environment! If we get enough people to attend, then we might be able to get our own private room at the venue! Best wishes, The ECR Forum (apologies for cross-posting) ____________________________________________ Emma Holmes PhD Student Room B001b, Department of Psychology, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK. Email: eh776(a)york.ac.uk; Tel: 01904 322879

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ECR Christmas Party 2013
by Emma Holmes 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Dear all, The annual Christmas party will be held on *Thursday 5th December* at *The Churchill* <http://www.churchillhotel.com/> (65 Bootham, York), from 7pm. The cost is *£23* and includes a free drink before the three-course meal. The meal was really tasty last year and the menu for this year looks as though it will be of the same high standard! Guests, including partners, are welcome. As always, the money is due in advance. We'll be coming around offices to make collections on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October, so make sure you have some cash ready for us. Alternatively, you could pop by and see Huarda <huarda.valdes-laribi(a)york.ac.uk>in C104, or Emma <eh776(a)york.ac.uk>or Adele <ag561(a)york.ac.uk>in B001b. We've already had several sign-ups! *The final deadline for payments is Tuesday 15th October.* A flyer and the menu for this year are attached. We'll be asking for your menu choices when we collect the money. We're looking forward to seeing even more people this year, as it's a great opportunity to get to know faculty, staff, postdocs, RAs and PhD students in an informal environment! If we get enough people to attend, then we might be able to get our own private room at the venue! Best wishes, The ECR Forum ____________________________________________ Emma Holmes PhD Student Room B001b, Department of Psychology, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK. Email: eh776(a)york.ac.uk; Tel: 01904 322879

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Fwd: Research Assistant position in Zurich
by Gary Green 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Dear ynic-users This is a request from one of the first undergraduate students who volunteered to help out at ynic. He then took the MSc in Cog Neuro. Gary ---------------------- Please see the below advert for an open RA position here in Zurich. Please feel free to forward on to anyone who might be interested (German fluency preferred). http://www.translationalneuromodeling.org/open-position-for-research-assist… Very best, David David M. Cole, PhD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Postdoctoral Scientist, Translational Neuromodeling Unit (TNU), University & ETH Zurich, Switzerland ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.translationalneuromodeling.org/team/dr-david-cole/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: post-doc position on the neuroscience of unconscious perception and 'free' choices
by Gary Green 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Research Associate (Fixed Term) http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/2037/ Applications are invited for the position of post-doctoral researcher on a grant addressing the neuroscience of unconscious perception and 'free' choices. The grant is funded by the John Templeton Foundation and the successful candidate will program and conduct (behavioural and imaging) experiments, analyse neuroimaging data and assist with preparation of papers for publication. Candidates should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience. The successful candidate will have solid programming skills (MATLAB and/or Python) and have experience of imaging analysis (e.g. SPM, Fieldtrip, MNE). Previous experience of MEG or EEG would be particularly advantageous, though strong fMRI backgrounds will also be seriously considered. The applicant will be based in the Visual Cognition Lab, in the Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, working with Dr Greg Davis. Further particulars may be downloaded below. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Greg Davis (gjd1000(a)cam.ac.uk <mailto:gjd1000@cam.ac.uk>) This post is subject to a health assessment. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available from 1st November 2013 until 28th February 2015 Further details and application form (CHRIS/6) are available from http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk or from Reception, Department of Psychology, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EB, Tel; 01223 333 550, (reception(a)psychol.cam.ac.uk <mailto:reception@psychol.cam.ac.uk>). The (CHRIS/6) application form is also downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6. The application should include a cover letter, full CV, CHRIS/6 form (Parts I and 3 only ) and the names and addresses of three referees to be received by Reception, quoting ref PJ01725 by email (reception(a)psychol.cam.ac.uk <mailto:reception@psychol.cam.ac.uk>) or post by the closing date of 9 October 2013. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful Please quote reference PJ01725 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Olaf Hauk, PhD Senior Investigator Scientist MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit 15 Chaucer Road Cambridge CB2 7EF E-Mail: olaf.hauk(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <mailto:olaf.hauk@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk> Phone: +44(0)1223 273702 Fax: +44(0)1223 359062 Web: http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/people/olaf.hauk/

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Fwd: 3 post-doc vacancies in the Maguire Memory Lab
by Andy Ellis 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '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: Maguire, Eleanor <e.maguire(a)ucl.ac.uk> Date: 7 October 2013 10:22 Subject: 3 post-doc vacancies in the Maguire Memory Lab 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. *************************************************************** Hello All**** ** ** There are three new post-doctoral positions available in my lab at UCL:**** ** ** **1. **Decoding memories from fMRI (MVPA, etc)**** ** ** **2. **fMRI of scenes, space and memory (standard fMRI approaches)**** ** ** **3. **Cognitive/neuropsychology (cognitive psychology or neuropsychology – no experience of or even interest in MRI necessary)**** ** ** Here is a link for more information: http://tinyurl.com/oaamego**** ** ** Many thanks!**** ** ** Eleanor Maguire**** *________________________________* * * *Professor Eleanor A. Maguire* *Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow & Deputy Director* *Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging* *Institute of Neurology* *University College London* *12 Queen Square* *London WC1N 3BG* *UK* *www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk* ** ** --------------------------------------------- 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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YNiC seminar 10th October
by rem 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be a "Tutorial in the application of resting state fMRI" organised by Jonny Smallwood from the Department of Psychology and Chris Gorgolewski (MPI Cognitive and Brain Sciences). Please note the earlier start time of the seminar from 4.15 pm following the new timetabling in Psychology. There will be additional talks on resting state networks during the morning of 10th October (from 10 am to 12.30 pm) at YNiC. For further details please contact Jonny Smallwood (jonny.smallwood(a)york.ac.uk). Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after the seminar. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: PhD position @ Heidelberg University, Germany
by Gary Green 06 Oct '13

06 Oct '13

The “Cognitive Neuropsychiatry” working group at the Department of General Psychiatry, University of Heidelberg, Germany offers a half-time**PhD-position in the field of neuropsychology and functional neuroimaging. The project is funded by the German Research Council (DFG) and will investigate neural network correlates of verbal auditory hallucinations (“hearing voices”) in patients with schizophrenia. A special focus is set on detailed phenomenology combined with neuropsychology and multimodal network characterization using fMRI. The successful candidate is highly motivated, shows a strong interest in psychiatric neuroscience and neuroimaging and holds a diploma/master in psychology, biology, neuroscience, or an equivalent field. Ideally, the applicant has relevant prior knowledge of functional and/or structural neuroimaging methods (e.g. fMRI data acquisition, processing and analysis) and is familiar with at least one MRI data analysis software package. Experience with basic statistical software packages is a requirement, and prior experience in experimental psychology and additional programming skills (e.g. Matlab) are advantageous. As direct study participant contact is an integral part of the research project, an excellent command of the German language is required. The position is available from *November 2013* onwards for 3 years. Salary is according to German federal regulations (TV-L 13/2).**Reviewing of applications will start immediately, and applications will be considered until the position has been filled. Please send an email enclosing a brief letter of motivation, CV and contact details of two personal references. Please submit your application to: *christian.wolf(a)med.uni-heidelberg.de*

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Fwd: Lab Manager Position
by Gary Green 06 Oct '13

06 Oct '13

A Position is open for a Laboratory Manager at the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center at the Department of Radiology in Temple University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Candidates with a Master’s degree in a field related to Neuroimaging/Bioengineering/Electrical Engineering, or bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in MR imaging are encouraged to apply for this position. Significant knowledge in neuroimaging particularly in BOLD/diffusion imaging is required. Strong programming experience in Matlab, C/C++ or similar platforms, SPM, FSL, Brain Voyager will be a plus. Good communication skills, documentation and managerial skills are required. *Interested candidates please contact:* Feroze B. Mohamed, Ph.D. (*feroze(a)temple.edu* <mailto:feroze@temple.edu>)

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Fwd: Postdoctoral fellowship in model-based fMRI of psychiatric disorders
by Gary Green 06 Oct '13

06 Oct '13

*Postdoctoral fellowship in model-based fMRI of psychiatric disorders* The lab of Prof. Tiago V. Maia is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on model-based fMRI of psychiatric disorders. The lab is located in the School of Medicine of the University of Lisbon (Portugal). There may also be opportunities to spend time at the Department of Psychiatry of Columbia University (USA), where Prof. Maia also has a faculty appointment. Research in the lab focuses on using fMRI, neurocomputational models, and behavioral experimentation to understand the neural bases of cognition and emotion and the disruption of these processes in psychiatric disorders. Additional information, including a list of publications, is available on Prof. Maia's web page: http://childpsych.columbia.edu/brainimaging/CV_maia.html Talented candidates from any background will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: fMRI, computational neuroscience, and/or behavioral experimentation. Funding is available immediately for a project investigating reinforcement learning in Tourette syndrome using a combination of computational modeling and fMRI ('model-based fMRI'). The successful candidate would also have opportunities to work on other projects. Candidates should send a CV and a letter describing their research interests to MaiaT(a)nyspi.columbia.edu. Reference letters are preferred but optional at this stage.

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Fwd: Senior Research Associate (at the University of Cambridge)
by Gary Green 06 Oct '13

06 Oct '13

The University of Cambridge, Department of Clinical Neurosciences are looking to recruit a senior research associate* to join the Stroke Research Team. You will play a central role in establishing and developing a major programme of stroke MRI research at Cambridge which focuses particularly on the imaging of patients with ischaemic white matter disease. You will be integrally involved setting up a number of new MRI projects, and also will have access to large existing multimodal MRI datasets which provide an excellent resource for developing novel image analysis techniques and correlating MRI markers with cognitive and clinical parameters. In addition to supervising clinical fellows, other staff involved with image analysis and PhD students, you will be encouraged to develop your own areas of research within stroke imaging and to apply for grants in these areas. You will have a PhD in a relevant area and experience in MR image analysis which ideally should involve brain imaging. Individuals with previous MR experience outside stroke are encouraged to apply and training can be given in the clinical aspects relating to stroke. *NB: The status of Senior Research Associate is awarded on the basis of individual merit and may be awarded to the successful candidate if approved by the Faculty Board of the Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine. For Further Particulars and details on how to apply please go to the University’s job opportunities page : : http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/1820/

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Fwd: Postdoc positions in the CMRR
by Gary Green 06 Oct '13

06 Oct '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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Resting state workshop 10th of October
by Jonny Smallwood 03 Oct '13

03 Oct '13

Hi Everyone As some of you may be aware we will hold a workshop at YNIC focused on resting fMRI on the 10th of October. The purpose of this workshop will be to familiarise attendees with the techniques and applications of resting state both as a powerful tool for realising brain structure and function, but also to consider its applications for understanding the mind. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend. See attached flyer for further details. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Please forward to people you think maybe interested. Jonny

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mailing list submission
by Xiaoqian Yan 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Hi, I am xiaoqian, the new phd student working with andy young. I would like to attend the ynic seminar, so would you please add me to the mailing list? Many thanks, xiaoqian

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Dinner with external speaker: Daniel Margulies
by Jonny Smallwood 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Hi Everyone, Next week I am hosting the external speaker next week. I will be taking Dr Margulies out for dinner after the talk to continue discussions on the work he presented, to as yet unknown venue. Daniel is great fun to hangout with, so if anyone would like to come along please let me know and I will include you in the plans. Jonny

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resting state workshop
by Gary Green 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Please read the attached concerning a workshop about resting state networks in the brain October 10th at YNiC All welcome Gary -- Gary Green Director York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 PA - Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Fwd: Postdoc Position in Modelling Functional Whole Brain Connectivity from fMRI
by Gary Green 28 Sep '13

28 Sep '13

*Postdoc Position in Modelling Functional Whole Brain Connectivity from fMRI* * * DTU Compute, Technical University of Denmark would like to invite applications for a 1-year Post Doc position starting as early as 1 November 2013, with possibility for an extension to two years. *Project Description* Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become a key non-invasive brain imaging technique used to quantify the functional connectivity of the brain. While this imaging modality can be used to derive connectivity estimates inferring the global patterns of functional connectivity at the whole brain level poses an important modeling challenge. The main goal of this project is to develop and apply tools for the modeling of whole brain functional connectivity based on fMRI data. Key components in the project include fMRI data processing and connectivity analysis using Bayesian modeling approaches. The project will be based on current work on non-parametric Bayesian models of brain connectivity and will be part of a larger project “Non-parametric Relational Modelling of Functional and Structural Brain Connectivity” funded by the Lundbeck Foundation (2012-2017) aiming at inferring whole brain connectivity from fMRI and diffusion MRI data. *Qualifications* Candidates must have a PhD degree in engineering or equivalent academic qualifications. Experience in multivariate modeling approaches for neuroimaging data in general and fMRI data in particular is a definite advantage. Proficiency programming in Matlab and using fMRI neuroimaging software is also important while the applicant is expected to have a basic knowledge about the human brain. Excellent communication skills in English are essential. *We offer* We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. *Salary and terms of appointment* The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. *Further Information* Further information concerning the available position can be obtained from Associate Professor Morten Mørup <mailto:mm@imm.dtu.dk> at Section for Cognitive Systems, DTU Compute, Technical University of Denmark or Senior Researcher Kristoffer Hougaard Madsen <mailto:kristofferm@drcmr.dk>at Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance, Centre for Functional and Diagnostic Imaging and Research, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre. *Application procedure: *Please submit your online application no later than *20 October 2013*. Applications must be submitted as *one PDF file *containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please visit http://www.compute.dtu.dk/english/about_us/vacant_jobs/a58fd704-92b0-495c-a… and open the link "Apply online”, fill in the online application form, and attach *all your materials in English in one PDF file*. The file must include: ·Application (cover letter) ·CV ·Diploma ·List of publications Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. /DTU Compute conducts research and education in the fields of mathematical modelling and computer science. The expanding mass of information and the increasingly complex use of advanced technology in society demand development of advanced computer based mathematical models and calculations. The unique competences of the institute are in demand in IT innovation and production. DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 9,000 students are educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies./

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Fwd: [SPM] PhD Studentship
by Gary Green 28 Sep '13

28 Sep '13

UCL Institute of Neurology, Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging PhD Studentship: A framework for tracking changes in MRI data of the spinal cord and brain. Applications are invited for a PhD studentship at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (WTCN) under the supervision of Prof. John Ashburner and in collaboration with the Spinal Cord Injury Center, University of Zurich. The anticipated start date is 1^st Nov, 2013. Project The work will involve developing computing frameworks to address both of the following challenges: *Atlas of the head and neck.* Develop a framework for learning tissue probability atlases from large datasets of MRI scans. The primary aim will be to extend our existing brain image segmentation approach [1] (released with our Statistical Parametric Mapping software – SPM -http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/spm) to use atlas data from both head and neck. This would allow clinicians to more easily analyse MRI data of patients with neurological diseases involving the spinal cord. The framework should generalise to MRI scans of all body parts, both human and non-human. The project may require some parts of a relatively small number of scans to be manually segmented, with the aim of generalising these segmentations to other scans. *Longitudinal change modelling.* Anatomical MRI scans of the head and neck, collected at a number of time points following a spinal incidence such as trauma, allow atrophy rates to be determined via longitudinal image registration procedures. Image registration essentially forms a generative model of the underlying atrophy [2], described by a set of differential equations. The project will involve developing a more realistic longitudinal model of atrophy (and possible recovery) for data containing data from more than two time points. This may involve parameterising longitudinal changes in terms of both rates of change (ie velocity) and its acceleration or deceleration. [1] Ashburner, J & KJ Friston (2005). /Unified segmentation/. NeuroImage 26(3):839–851. [2] Ashburner J & GR Ridgway (2013). /Symmetric diffeomorphic modeling of longitudinal structural MRI/. Frontiers in neuroscience 6. Environment The student will be tightly integrated in our world-leading lab at UCL, primarily supervised by Prof. Ashburner. The student will have the opportunity to attend UCL courses in relevant subject areas, as well as to interact with students and postdoctoral researchers from other departments. Funding The studentship is funded for 3 years (1^st Nov, 2013 – 31^st Oct, 2016) and will cover UK/EU university tuition fees and an annual stipend of £18,000 (tax free). Note that overseas candidates (i.e., non EU/UK) can only be considered if they provide formal proof, at the time of application, of a scholarship which funds the additional overseas tuition fees. Person specification * At least a 2:1 BSc in a mathematical subject (or equivalent EU/overseas degree), but ideally an outstanding MSc in a related area. * Strong analytical/mathematical skills, ideally with some knowledge of Bayesian modelling approaches. * Programming experience, preferably high proficiency in MATLAB and C/C++. * An interest in medical image processing, and a desire to learn more. * Good communication skills - especially in written English. * A strong work ethic, with the ability to think creatively and work independently. Duties and Responsibilities * Develop models for MR images under the direction of Prof. Ashburner. * Implement and maintain the software arising from the PhD work. * Work in collaboration with clinical researchers and MR physicists, who will help guide the project and who may need some training in making use of the PhD work. * Prepare progress reports on research as required. * Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. * Prepare presentations, including text and images, for delivery by self and others. * Travel for training, collaboration and other meetings or conferences. * Contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department as required. * Maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulations at UCL and other facilities to be visited. Actively follow UCL policies including Equal Opportunities and Race Equality policies. Informal enquiries Please email Prof. John Ashburner for further information about the project (j.ashburner(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:j.ashburner@ucl.ac.uk>). Application procedures Application is by CV and covering letter (including motivation for applying) emailed to ion.educationunit(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:ion.educationunit@ucl.ac.uk>. Candidates short-listed for interview will be required to give a short research presentation. Please put “WTCN Spine Studentship” in the subject line. Closing Date: 14^th October, 2013

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Fwd: RA Post
by Gary Green 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

This is from a new senior research leader within the University of York. --------------------------- Postdoctoral Research Associate – University of York____ The Stockholm Environment Institute, York (SEI-Y) is seeking to employ a Research Associate 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 project is led by the University of Edinburgh in collaboration with the Universities of York, Heriot Watt and King’s College London. ____ You will be required to work with mobile Electroencephalography (EEG) – combining a Global Positioning System (GPS) recorder with an EEG ‘Neuroheadset’ - to explore how environmental affect (or mood of place) affects older people’s (65+) judgments, actions and mobility in the built environment. The role requires a track record in designing, conducting and interpreting EEG data to make rigorous inferences about cognitive and emotional states arising from movement in specific settings. Statistical expertise in managing complex data sets is required, together with experience in software/hardware for human behaviour research.____ The link for the University of York Research Associate Post is:____ https://jobs.york.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=3885&p_we… __ Please contact Dr Jenny Roe for further information: 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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Fwd:] 3 postdoc positions in Department of Social Neuroscience, Max Planck, Leipzig, Germany
by Gary Green 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

-------------------------------- The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, Department of Social Neuroscience led by Prof. Dr. Tania Singer invites applications for three different postdoc positons. More information can be found below and online here: www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/singer/vacant/ *1) Research Group Leader (W2) within the Department of Social Neuroscience or Senior Postdoc position * We seek talented, dynamic, independent, and motivated scientists early in their career to fill an independent W2-MPRGL position or senior postdoc position and have the ambition to work in the field of social and cognitive neurosciences (e.g., social cognition, emotions, neuroplasticity). Such a position is highly prestigious and comes with generous core funding, so that research initiatives can get started right away. The successful candidate has 2-4 years’ research experience as a postdoctoral fellow and has an extensive expertise in structural and functional MRI (preferably with SPM, Matlab) and behavioral analyses. He/she will be involved in all areas of the departmental research program as well as be part of a longitudinal study investigating the effects of affective and cognitive mental training on neural plasticity, health, subjective well-being, and behavior (see www.resourc-project.org). Knowledge of other neuroscientific methods (e.g., multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA), rt-fMRI, DTI, TMS/tDCS) would be advantageous. Moreover, we expect the candidate to supervise doctoral students independently. He/she should have an outstanding scientific track record with clear evidence of leadership and other scholarly promises in the form of high-impact publications and other achievements. The position is primarily devoted to research, with no teaching, and minimal administrative duties. * 2) Postdoc in Cognitive & Social Neuroscience, Motivation Psychology and Neuroeconomics* The position has been created within the framework of a new project funded by the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET; http://ineteconomics.org). The cooperation will consist of a small group of four researchers under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Tania Singer and Prof. Dr. Dennis J. Snower. The research of this group aims to provide a broader understanding of how motivation influences economic decision making, with a view to exploring the opportunities for cooperation in addressing public goods problems. To this end, the group will combine empirical research methods from psychology and neurosciences (focusing on motivation, social cognition and emotion) with behavioral economics methods (based on game theoretical paradigms), computational models, as well as neuroscientific approaches (e.g., fMRI, TMS). This research is expected to provide evidence that can be used to generate models of economic decision making that are based on human biology and psychology. More information can be found here: www.caring-economics.org The successful candidate has a solid education in behavioral economics (game-theoretical paradigms) and/or neuro-economic methods (MRI) combined with knowledge and strong interest in motivational psychology and/or social affective neurosciences (including pharmacological interventions such as oxytocin, cortisol, etc.). Knowledge of computational neuroscience would be advantageous. He/she also shows evidence of scholarly promise in the form of publications in high-impact journals and other achievements. The position is primarily devoted to research, with no teaching and minimal administrative duties. * 3) Postdoc in Biopsychology* The successful candidate will be primarily involved in the analyses of a huge battery of different bio-psychological data from a large-scale and unique longitudinal study, the ReSource Project (www.resource-project.org), investigating the effects of affective and cognitive mental training on neural plasticity, stress- and health-related markers, subjective well-being, social and cognitive functioning and behavior. The successful candidate has finished their PhD and may already have held a postdoctoral position, and they show evidence of high scholarly promise in the form of publications and other academic achievements. He/she has expertise in endocrinology, immunology, (epi-)genetics, and the corresponding psychophysiological paradigms. -- Prof. Dr. Tania Singer Director Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Department of Social Neuroscience Stephanstr. 1a 04103 Leipzig, Germany Tel. +49 341 9940 2686 Email: singer(a)cbs.mpg.de Web: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/singer

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Fwd: Postdoc position available
by Gary Green 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

A postdoctoral position is currently available at Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Candidates must have completed a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. Research focuses on translational neuroimaging, multimodal MRI techniques, and attentional disorders in children and young adults. Requirements include: a) PhD in cognitive neuroscience, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields. b) Computer programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Python, MATLAB) c) Facility in operating one or more common neuroimaging packages (e.g., AFNI, FSL, or SPM) Applicants should email their CV to: jep2111(a)columbia.edu <mailto:jep2111@columbia.edu> -- Jonathan Posner, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Columbia University 212-543-2533 phone 314-271-2446 fax All information sent within this communication is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please discard immediately.

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Fwd: Postdoc in social neuroscience
by Gary Green 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

A postdoctoral position is available in the Hamilton lab at UCL to study human social interaction using fMRI. The project is funded by an ERC grant and will involve using virtual reality tools to examine brain and cognitive systems for the control and detection of imitation. Closing date: 23rd October The full advert is here: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AHI475/research-associate-in-social-neuroscience/ More background is on the lab website at www.antoniahamilton.com <http://www.antoniahamilton.com> Do email me (a.hamilton(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:a.hamilton@ucl.ac.uk>) with any questions.

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University of Kent, UK - PhD studentship on EEG-based mental fatigue study
by Caroline Li 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

PhD Scholarship available Brain Signal Analysis using EEG Research Theme : This project aims to perform analysis on EEG (Electroencephalography) data to investigate mental fatigue. More generally, we aim to find an indicator for the identification of brain states (i.e. fatigue, non-fatigue) using novel methods. It might have a wide range of applications (i.e. military, sports and medical applications). Key words : EEG, time-frequency analysis, phase synchrony, machine learning, pattern recognition, general linear model Location : University of Kent at Medway, UK (40-50 mins from London by train) Supervisor : Dr. Caroline Ling Li Co-supervisors : Prof. Samuele Marcora, Prof. Howard Bowman Funding Three-year PhD scholarship is available to UK, EU and overseas students and will cover home tuition fees plus a maintenance grant equivalent to the full UK Research Council rate. Criteria Applicant must have a good first degree or good Master's level degree. Ideally at Master level with relevant research experience. Strong programming or/and math skill is preferred. Previous research experience leading to publications would be an advantage. How to apply Send covering letter and CV together with contacts of two referees to c.li(a)kent.ac.uk<mailto:c.li@kent.ac.uk>, including contact detail, research interest and your suitability for this award. Please also include experience, if any, of academic or professional research; experience, if any, of teaching or mentoring. You must also complete the online form for making a formal application for a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy Research) in Computer Science at the University of Kent via http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply/index.html Successful candidate will be based at Medway Campus. Information about Medway Campus can be found here: http://www.kent.ac.uk/locations/medway/campus/index.html For more information, please go to: http://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/people/staff/cl339 or contact c.li(a)kent.ac.uk<mailto:c.li@kent.ac.uk> Kent provides a dynamic and challenging academic environment and has an excellent reputation for collaborative research with universities around the world. For more information about Kent's research portfolio see: www.kent.ac.uk/pg<http://www.kent.ac.uk/pg> ==================================================================================== Caroline Li (Ph.D)| Lecturer |School of Computing |University of Kent Founder of Brain|Cognition|Computing Lab M-318, Medway Building, University of Kent, Chatham, ME4 4AG Tel: +44(0)1634 202987 | Mobile: +44 (0) 79355 75488 | Skype: llwelcome921 Web: http://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/people/staff/cl339/index.html | E-Mail : c.li(a)kent.ac.uk<mailto:c.li@kent.ac.uk> ====================================================================================

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room change for Steve Engel talk
by rem 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Dear Users Steve Engel's talk will now be held in B020 in the Department of Psychology on Friday 27th starting at 1.30 pm. Please see below for talk details. This Friday (starting 1.30 pm in *B020*) there will be a talk by Steve Engel, University of Minnesota, on "Plasticity, and its limits, in the adult visual system: Contrast adaptation from 4 minutes to 4 days" http://www.psych.umn.edu/engellab/ Abstract: Experience with the environment dramatically influences how we act, think, and perceive; understanding the neural plasticity that supports such change is a long-standing goal in cognitive neuroscience. In the visual system, neural function alters dramatically as people adapt to changes in their visual world, such as increases or decreases in brightness or clarity. Most past work on visual adaptation, however, has altered visual input only over the short-term, typically a few minutes. I will present a series of experiments that investigate adaptation over a much longer term. My laboratory recently developed "altered reality" technology that allows subjects to live in, and adapt to, experimentally manipulated visual worlds for hours and days at a time. Subjects viewed the world through virtual reality goggles that display video acquired from a head mounted camera, processed in real time on a laptop computer. In order to characterize long-term visual plasticity, we used image manipulations that targeted early visual cortex, and measured adaptation with perceptual tests. Effects of adaptation grew stronger and longer-lasting as the adapting duration extended from minutes to hours to days. The long term adaptation was behaviourally distinguishable from shorter term adaptation, suggesting that it is controlled by novel neural mechanisms. These controllers may allow vision to perform near optimally in an ever-changing world. Everyone is welcome to attend. N.B. This Friday afternoon talk is a one-off; YNiC seminars will continue on Thursdays from 4.30 pm. 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 -- ************************************************************************ 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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