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Fwd: postdoc positions in Oxford
by Gary Green 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

FYI --------------- We're looking to fill 2 postdoc positions at OHBA. If you know of anyone good (and nice), let me know or ask her/him to get in touch with me directly. Both positions are for a programme of research looking at cognitive functions in ageing and neurodegeneration. One position requires a strong background in cognitive neuroscience and psychology https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… <https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs…> The other position specifically requires MEG expertise https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… <https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs…> Deadline is 27 September for both posts. Thanks for your help, Kia

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Fwd: MEG job Sydney Australia
by Gary Green 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

FYI -------------------- Senior Scientific Advisor Located in new state of the art premises, the Australian Hearing Hub Working in a leading Research Centre Handy to bus, trains, onsite parking available The Faculty of Human Sciences is a unique and exciting combination of disciplines across 4 key areas of expertise - Health, Education, Language and the Mind. The faculty is known for its high calibre professionally accredited courses and its research excellence across our Departments of Education and Early Childhood, Linguistics, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Health Professions and Advanced Medicine. The Faculty of Human Sciences covers a broad range of disciplines and is home to the Department of Cognitive Science. The Faculty is building in health education and healthcare and is investing in the ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders as part of their expansion. The Role We are seeking a bright, self-motivated person to support research objectives of the ARC Centre of Excellence and the Department of Cognitive Science through the provision of scientific and technical support at the KIT-Macquarie Brain Research Laboratory (Magnetoencephalography (MEG) laboratory). The role will involve technical support and logistical planning of the MEG Laboratory, training staff and students in MEG system hardware and software, performing routine tests for specific research projects, providing recommendations and reports to the MEG Committee and advising them on options for resolution of technical problems. Importantly, the incumbent will be motivated to develop his/her own research into new analysis methods and enhanced MEG signal quality. Selection Criteria: Please address the following selection criteria and upload as a separate document as part of the application process. It is recommended that applicants also attach a covering letter providing a concise overview of their background, career interests, and suitability for the advertised position. Essential: Minimum requirement is a Master's degree in Neuroscience, Engineering, Physics or related field. Understanding of the electromagnetic theory needed for signal analysis. Knowledge of signal processing techniques/methods. Experience with MEG and/or functional neuroimaging acquisition and analysis. Excellent reporting, numerical, statistical and computing skills (including MATLAB and experimental control software). Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining protocols, polices and procedures Good organisational skills including planning, prioritisation, time management and initiative. Desirable: Ability to design and deliver training Ability to communicate and engage with preschool children. Employment in this position is conditional upon holding a Working with Children Check Clearance For full details of the role please view the position description. http://www.seek.com.au/job/25163778 Package: Level 7, base salary from AUD$79,437 – $86,127 p.a. plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Appointment Type: 3 years Full-time, fixed term. Position available immediately. Specific Role Enquiries: Specific enquiries related to this position should be directed to Lesley McKnight on lesley.mcknight(a)mq.edu.au or +61-2-9850-9599. General Recruitment Enquiries: please contact Patsy Moss on patsy.moss(a)mq.edu.au or +61-2-9850 9821 Applications Close: 11:55pm 22 September 2013 (Australian Eastern Standard Time) Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.

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Fwd: PhD Vacancy University of Amsterdam
by Gary Green 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

FYI *PhD Vacancy Cognitive Neuroscience* The Social Psychology program of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is looking for a PhD candidate with a strong background in cognitive neuroscience. This PhD project investigates the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying agency detection and theory-of-mind attributions, by using behavioural, EEG and fMRI experiments. The project is part of a larger research program at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on the psychological and neural basis of religion. for more information, see: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UVA/vacancy/19839/lang/en/ Michiel van Elk

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Fwd: postdoc position, systemic neuroscience/MS research
by Gary Green 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

FYI Postdoc in systems neuroscience/ Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research Department of Neurology, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Department of Neurology, Technische Universität München, to work on MS at the systemic level by using MRI. The project will not only focus on structural correlates of clinical symptoms in patients with MS but also on the relation of MS pathology as quantified by MRI and molecular biomarkers such as Vitamin D, markers of inflammation and neurodegeneration, as well as genetic data from different OMICs. The candidate will join a research group dedicated to MS research at the systemic level (http://www.neurokopfzentrum.med.tum.de/neurologie/425.html) which is part of the TUM-Neuroimaging Center (http://www.tumnic.mri.tum.de). Applicants should have a PhD or comparable background in neuroscience, medicine, psychology, physics, engineering, or other relevant disciplines. Prior experience in MRI data analysis is necessary. Advanced skills as required for more sophisticated analysis of big MRI data (e.g. data mining, structural covariance, machine learning techniques, mediation analysis, Bayesian networks) are highly desirable. The position is based on external funding. Salary will be commensurate with the German TVöD salary scale (EG13). The position is initially available for two years with the second year contingent dependent on satisfactory progress. Extension beyond two years is intended. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Candidates may contact Dr. Mark Mühlau for more detailed information or send their application via e-mail (muehlau(a)lrz.tum.de).

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Fwd: Postdoctoral researcher, University of Cambridge, UK
by Gary Green 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

*Cam-CAN postdoctoral researcher * *University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology* *Vacancy Ref: PJ01689* ** *Salary: £27,854 - £36,298 pa* Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to join the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (Cam-CAN). This centre brings together a large group of researchers across the University of Cambridge and at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC-CBSU) who aim to relate brain changes to cognitive changes over the adult lifespan (covering ages 18-88). The appointee will work with a unique population-representative sample of 700 adults on whom we have collected extensive cognitive and neural measures. A subset of these individuals will be run in a further set of fMRI and MEG studies designed to probe major cognitive functions. The Cam-CAN project will integrate across these data-sets using a variety of methods, relating changes in neural structure and function over the lifespan to changes in cognitive function and capacity. The role of the postholder will be to continue ongoing analyses of the 700 dataset, carry through the second stage fMRI and MEG studies, and play a key role in integrating the various Cam-CAN cognitive and imaging data-sets using multivariate and multimodal neuroimaging analysis methods. The appointee will be a cognitive neuroscientist with a strong background in imaging and imaging statistics, and cognitive and/or physiological ageing. Candidates should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods, applied statistics or cognitive ageing. Knowledge of and experience in advanced imaging analyses, particularly connectivity analysis is essential, and it would be an advantage to have some experience of MEG/EEG and/or fMRI. Excellent statistical, computer programming (MATLAB and/or Python) and MEG analysis (SPM, Fieldtrip) skills are essential. Candidates should be careful, efficient, able to communicate effectively, and enjoy working as part of a diverse and energetic interdisciplinary team. The applicant will be based in the Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, Department of Psychology in central Cambridge. The Centre has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR scanner, EEG and MEG facilities housed at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit in Cambridge. Applications in the form of a covering letter, CV with full publication list, and completed cover sheet (CHRIS/6, Part 2 not required, including details of three referees) shouldbe sent to Mrs M Dixon at csladmin(a)csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk <mailto:csladmin@csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk> or by post to Mrs Marie Dixon, Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EB. The CHRIS/6 can be downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/. The Vacancy number for this position is PJ01689. /Closing date: 5 October 2013/ /Limit of tenure: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2015. / For further details, please see our website at http://www.cam-can.com/vacancies/index.html 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.

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Fwd: PhD position
by Gary Green 04 Sep '13

04 Sep '13

Please circulate to interested students that we are looking for a graduate student to work on a three-years PhD project (Intention-from-movement understanding) funded by the ERC (European Research Council) The post is based in the Italian Institute of Technology, Genova, Italy, working with the Principle Investigator, Prof. Cristina Becchio (cristina.becchio(a)unito.it) The successful candidate should have a degree in Neuroscience or Psychology (or related disciplines). She/he should be highly motivated to work in a team and to collaborate across and beyond disciplines. Candidates with previous experience in using experimental techniques such as EEG, TMS and Eye tracking are strongly encouraged to apply. Computer programming skills as well as a background in motor cognition are a plus. Further information about the project can be found at the following link, page 4, chapter 3: http://www.biomedica.ingegneria.unige.it/media/PhD%20Program%20in%20BioRob%… Further information about the 2014 PhD course can be found at http://www.iit.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2012 Closing date for applications: 20th September 2013 Many thanks

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Fwd: Job Announcement: Post-Doctoral Research Worker (Neuroimaging Data Analysis)‏ at King's College London
by Gary Green 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Post-Doctoral Research Worker (Neuroimaging Data Analysis) King's College London We would like to invite applications for the post of Research Worker in Neuroimaging Data Analysis. This position will be fixed term until 02 February 2016 and is a full-time post. The successful candidate will play a key role in collecting and analysing multimodal neuroimaging and neurodevelopmental data from a longitudinal cohort of young adults who were born very preterm. The successful candidate will become part of the Preterm Research Group, which is studying the effects of being born preterm on subsequent neurodevelopment, cognition and behaviour. The project, funded by the Medical Research Council, aims to investigate neurodevelopment into adulthood following very preterm birth. First, the study will assess their cognition (including learning disabilities, memory and attention) and mental health. Second, the study will use various neuroimaging techniques to examine how the brain changes as people grow into adults. The aim of the study is to define for the first time maturational patterns associated with the risk of poor outcome, as well as those associated with developmental resilience, and thus guide the design of remediation strategies to be implemented at very preterm individuals at younger ages aimed at reducing or preventing long-term disability. Working closely with Lead Investigators, the successful candidate will contribute to the successful conduct and completion of the research programme. He/she will play a key role in conducting and supporting neuroimaging data analysis and integrating current data with those collected longitudinally. Experience using SPM, Freesurfer, FSL, AFNI, machine learning methods is preferred, as well as proficiency in multiple programming language types and the ability to choose proper tool(s) to apply to specific projects including compiled (Java, C++), shell scripting, Perl, Python and MATLAB. The successful candidate will also be involved in postgraduate teaching and will be encouraged to develop his/her own research interests. *27 days annual leave, plus additional college closure days at Easter and Christmas *This post is superannuable under the USS pension scheme For an informal discussion of the post please contact the PI, Chiara Nosarti, Reader in Neurodevelopment and Mental Health, on 0207 848 0133, or via email at chiara.nosarti(a)kcl.ac.uk. Ref: WPCS71213MA To apply, please go to www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/apply.php?id=16843722

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ooops : Ynic software upgrade
by Gary Green 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Apologies. I sent the last email about the computer upgrades from ISMRM2013 - sorry. Please do not reply to that address! Gary -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Claire Fox tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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Software upgrade at YNiC
by UK_ISMRM_2013 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Dear Users On Tuesday the 3rd of September we will be carrying out an important software upgrade to the desktops, remote-desktop system and the cluster computers. The remote-desktop and cluster system will be unavailable from 5pm Monday the 2nd, until midday on the 3rd. The ynic open plan will open at midday on the 3rd. Any concerns or comments following the upgrade should be forwarded to it.manager(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Gary -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Claire Fox tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position University of Cambridge
by Gary Green 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

FYI - Research associate (fixed term), Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge. www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/1964/ This postdoctoral position is to work in Dr Graham Murray's group investigating the biology of reward processing in psychiatric and neurological disorders. The post holder will use functional MRI, behavioural testing, and other cognitive neuroscience techniques to investigate the brain basis of various mental symptoms (anhedonia, apathy, psychosis) in conditions such as depression, psychotic illness and Parkinson's Disease. For details on the group please see www.neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/directory/profile.php?gm285. The post holder will have: experience of functional MRI research; excellent social and writing skills and the ability to work independently; publication(s) in peer-reviewed academic journals and excellent organisational skills. Experience in psychological testing and/or computer programming is an advantage. The post will be appointed at the appropriate point on the University of Cambridge's research associate salary scale. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in a biological or computational science. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Graham Murray gm285(a)cam.ac.uk Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications should include a covering letter, a CV, list of publications, half page description of research experience specific for the desired post, half page description of research interests, contact details of two referees and a completed CHRIS/6 form (http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6). Please complete Part 1 (Part 3 is optional). Completed applications should be sent to csrecruitment(a)medschl.cam.ac.uk. Deadline for applications is Tuesday 17th September 2013. Interviews will take place on Thursday 26th September 2013. Only applicants short-listed for interview will be notified. Please quote reference RN01661 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.

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Fwd: [PhD offer in Systems Neuroscience
by Gary Green 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

The research group "Systems Neuroscience in Psychiatry"at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim (Germany)offers *1 PhD-student position *in the field of functional neuroimaging in health and disease. Special focus is set on multimodal network characterization using fMRI, preferentially in combination with other techniques (e.g., structural MRI, EEG, TMS), during both challenge (e.g. behavioural task, pharmacological agent) and non-challenge (e.g. resting state) conditions. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team trained in medicine, psychology, biology, and/or applied natural sciences. Our expertise includes the application of multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods in healthy individuals and psychiatric patient populations, the combination of MRI methods with other neuroscience techniques (e.g., rTMS, EEG), the identification and characterization of environmental, genetic and epigenetic factors underlying functional network dynamics, and the investigation of these diagnostic markers for prognosis and therapy. For further information, see http://www.zi-mannheim.de/en/research/departments/psychiatrie/arbeitsgruppe…. The position is available from *October 2013* onwards for initially 2 years and includes an option for extension. Applications are considered until 30th of September, but reviewing of applications will start immediately. The detailed offer and further informationcan be found at http://www.zi-mannheim.de/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/karriere/Stellena…. Best regards, Carolin Carolin Moessnang, M.Sc. SNiP |Systems Neuroscience in Psychiatry Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Central Institute of Mental Health J5, 68159 Mannheim, Germany Phone: +49-621-1703-6526 Email: carolin.moessnang(a)zi-mannheim.de <mailto:carolin.moessnang@zi-mannheim.de>

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Monday the 26th
by Gary Green 25 Aug '13

25 Aug '13

Sorry for the late notice but we (the ynic team) have only just noticed that tomorrow is a Bank Holiday. YNiC will be closed for the day 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: 3-year Postdoctoral position in Developmental and Clinical Neuroscience, University of Birmingham
by Gary Green 25 Aug '13

25 Aug '13

Dear Colleagues, We are currently advertising a 3-year postdoctoral position in Developmental and Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Birmingham. The role would involve collecting and analysing functional and structural MRI data from typically-developing adolescents and adolescents with severe antisocial behaviour, as part of a FP7 Health project investigating sex differences in antisocial behaviour. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with skills in fMRI and functional connectivity analysis, and experience working with developmental populations. For further details about the project, the role, and the application process, please see below: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AHD062/research-fellow-in-developmental-and-clini… Thank you for your attention, Stephane

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Fwd: PhD Studentship in Developmental Psychopathology and Brain Imaging, University of Birmingham
by Gary Green 25 Aug '13

25 Aug '13

Dear colleagues We are currently advertising a 3-year PhD studentship to carry out a PhD in Developmental Psychopathology and Brain Imaging at the University of Birmingham (deadline is Monday 26th August, 5pm UK time). The role would involve collecting and analysing functional and structural MRI data from typically-developing adolescents and adolescents with severe antisocial behaviour, as part of a FP7 Health project investigating sex differences in antisocial behaviour. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with skills in fMRI and functional connectivity analysis, and experience working with developmental populations. For further details about the project, the role, and the application process, please see below: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGZ740/phd-studentship-in-developmental-psychopat… Thank you for your attention, Stephane

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Fwd: Post-doc proposal: Charting the human brain with fMRI
by Gary Green 25 Aug '13

25 Aug '13

Dear NeuroImager, Please find [1]here a summary of a post-doctoral project related to the Strategic Human Brain Data subproject of the [2]Human Brain Project. Ideally, the successful candidate should start the post-doc on end 2013/early 2014. The research focus of this proposal is to build a functional atlas of the human brain: by repeatedly scanning a limited number of subjects with a large class of functional localizers (retinotopic, tonotopic, somatotopic, visual categories, space and number, language, social cognition, resting state) together with high-resolution anatomy and diffusion-weighted scans, we wish to accumulate spatially resolved functional information on this group of subjects. The resulting activation maps will provide an objective basis to inform the definition of brain regions, and compared to similar resources (human connectome project etc.). The uniqueness of the dataset will consist in the variety of cognitive functions tested. The post-doc will be in charge of setting a set of protocols up and running, take part to the set of acquisitions performed on Neuropsin 3T scanner at high resolution, analyse it with the help of the engineers and researchers of the Parietal team. He/she will be involved in the design choices for the initial steps of the project and in the ensuing meta-analyses and performance. The work will be carried out at Neurospin, Saclay, France, in close collaboration with the [3]unicog team. We offer a salary of 32 kE/year. The position is for two years. For more details, please contact [4]Bertrand Thirion. Please do circulate this announcement. Thank you in advance for your help. Best, Gael, relaying Bertrand Thirion References 1. https://team.inria.fr/parietal/files/2011/07/sujet_post_doc_hbp.pdf 2. http://www.humanbrainproject.eu/ 3. http://www.unicog.org/pm/pmwiki.php 4. mailto:bertrand.thirion@inria.fr

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellow Position on a Multi-Modal Infant Neuromaging Study
by Gary Green 25 Aug '13

25 Aug '13

*_Job description:_* National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading global university centre in Asia. It offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.Computation functional anatomy laboratory at NUS (http://www.bioeng.nus.edu.sg/cfa) focuses on brain and cognition studies using neuroimaging techniques. Our group is leading a large-scale longitudinal infant neuroimaging project from birth in Singapore. The project examines neurocognition using EEG and eye trackers and brain development using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), resting-state fMRI, and structural MRI. Thus far, we have collected both functional and anatomical imaging data of 200 newborns and their follow-up at six months. The follow-up scanning at 4, 6, and 8 years will start soon. We are looking for a research fellow who is interested in developing and (or) employing pattern recognition approaches to understand the relationship of the brain with psychopathology in early life. We offer high salary with medical and other benefits. *_Requirements:_* ·Ph. D or MD ·Research background on infant brain is preferable but necessary ·Knowledge in statistical analysis is necessary ·Good communication and writing skills in English language If you are interested in the jobs listed above, please send your CV to Associate Prof. Anqi QIU Department of Bioengineering National University of Singapore Email: bieqa(a)nus.edu.sg <mailto:bieqa@nus.edu.sg> Phone: +(65) 6516 7002 **

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Fwd: PhD position - computational modelling
by Gary Green 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, The *Collaborative Research Center* 1052 "Obesity mechanisms" at the Leipzig University Hospital is offering a*PhD* studentship in *computational modelling *under the supervision of Dr Jane Neumann and Dr Annette Horstmann. The project investigates decision-making and feedback-related processes in humans by combining computational modelling with functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and behavioral assessment. The PhD position will be based at the *Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences* in the beautiful city of *Leipzig*. Both Leipzig‘s long tradition in conducting neuroscientific research and the ultra-modern equipment at the Institute provide an environment that offers new perspectives in neuroimaging research. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in one of the following disciplines: computational or cognitive neuroscience, computer science, mathematics, physics, cognitive science or related. Prior experience in the field of computational neuroscience and/or neuroimaging are of advantage. Sound knowledge of statistics and excellent programming skills are essential. A good command of written and spoken English is requested of all applicants. Please send your application as a single pdf-file to neumann(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:horstmann@cbs.mpg.de>referring to "SFB 1052, modelling". Complete applications include cover letter, CV, letter(s) of recommendation, and copies of university degrees and additional certificates. Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Jane Neumann (neumann(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:horstmann@cbs.mpg.de>) (+49 (0) 341 99 40 26 21). The salary is based on the German E 13 TV-L salary scale. In order to increase the proportion of female staff members, applications from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Disabled applicants are preferred if qualification is equal. Deadline for application: until position is filled

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MEG research group meeting September
by Markus van Ackeren 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Dear all, The next MEG/EEG research group meeting will be held on September 19, 12.15pm in B204, Department of Psychology. Rebecca Millman will talk about: Methods and application of phase amplitude coupling, and I will support her with some simulations. Phase amplitude coupling has received a lot of attention in recent years. The general aim is to quantify cross-spectral interactions in electrophysiological data (e.g., MEG,ECoG). If you would like to know more about the technique before the meeting, I recommend the following very accessible papers by Bradley Voytek. http://knightlab.berkeley.edu/statics/publications/2013/03/25/phaseamplitud… Shifts in gamma phase-amplitude coupling frequency from theta to alpha over posterior cortex during visual tasks Hope to see you all in September. Best, Markus ----------------------------------------- Markus J. van Ackeren PhD Student Department of Psychology University of York YO10 5DD, UK Email: mjva500(a)york.ac.uk

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Fwd: Post-doc in neuroimaging at UCL
by Gary Green 16 Aug '13

16 Aug '13

Applications are invited for a 3 year post-doc position in neuroimaging at the Human Decision and Action Selection Lab, Institute of Neurology, University College London The post holder will be employed on a Starting Grant funded by the European Research Council (ERC), in the “Human Decision Making and Action Selection” Lab. The project will use neuroimaging and neurophysiological techniques to investigate the link between action selection and decision making in the human brain. The techniques available will include functional MRI, electroencephalography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, computational modelling, and recordings of skilled actions. The appointee will have a PhD in Neuroscience or related areas, and form part of a team whose primary research focus is on understanding the mechanisms through which sensory and internal decision processes influence and control the selection of movement and its execution. Candidates will have a strong expertise in functional neuroimaging data analyses, as well as expertise in motor system neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience or decision neuroscience. This post is based in our laboratory at the Sobell Department for Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders, UCL, which provides state-of-the-art facilities for behavioural, pharmacological and neurostimulation studies. Our imaging activities are located at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, with 3 research-dedicated 3 Tesla MRI Siemens machines and one MEG system. The post is available from Sept 2013, and is funded by the European Research Council for 2 years in the first instance, with possibility for 1 year extension. For details, please see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/departments/sobell/Research/SBestmann/666 Candidates should apply for this post through UCL's online recruitment <https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25l…>. Further information can be obtained from Miss E Bertram, Personnel Manager, Institute of Neurology, Queen Square , London WC1N 3BG (tel: 020 7676 2191; fax: 020 7278 5069; email:personnel@ion.ucl.ac.uk <mailto:personnel@ion.ucl.ac.uk>) /Informal enquiries about the position can be made to *Dr. Sven Bestmann* (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/departments/sobell/Research/SBestmann)./// -- Sven Bestmann PhD | Reader in Motor Neuroscience | ERC-StG PI Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders | UCL Institute of Neurology | University College London PO Box 146 | 33 Queen Square | London WC1N 3BG United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0)203 448 8769 | (internal): 88769 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7278 9836 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/departments/sobell/Research/SBestmann

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Fwd: Engineer Position Available - Paris - France
by Gary Green 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

An engineer position is available in our laboratory "Movement disorders and basal ganglia: pathophysiology and experimental therapeutics" headed by Pr M Vidailhet and located in the Brain and Spine Institute, ICM, at Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital in Paris, on the topic of MEG recordings and endogenous brain oscillations. For at least half of his working time the candidate will work on a study devoted to the pathophysiology of dystonia. In this study we will use a new approach combining (i) recent technical developments of magnetoencephalography (MEG) (i.e reconstruction of deep sources like thalamus and cerebellum and functional connectivity measures between the deep sources and the cortical ones) with (ii) a still -unexplored-in dystonia way of neural communication through the beta and gamma oscillations and (iii) a potential new experimental therapeutics using non invasive transcranial alternative current stimulation to boost endogenous oscillations. The candidate is expected to have previous experience in the field of MEG recordings (mandatory) and ideally in endogenous brain rhythms recordings (not mandatory). The work will be carried out in a close collaboration with the PI (Sabine Meunier, MD, PhD, senior researcher INSERM), the MEG department (Nathalie Georges and Denis Schwartz) and the PhD student in charge of the project (Alienor Richard). The position is for 18 months, the salary is 2200 Euros per month. Contact Dr Sabine Meunier for further information (Sabine.Meunier(a)free.fr)

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Fwd: Group Leader in Warsaw/Poland - Laboratory of Brain Imaging (LOBI)
by Gary Green 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

Applications are invited for a Laboratory of Brain Imaging (LOBI). The primary objective of this position is to manage the MRI Brain Imaging Core Facility, within the newly constructed Neurobiology Center and to perform research using structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging, electroencephalography (EEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). LOBI is equipped with 3T scanner, MR compatible 64-channel EEG system and TMS Requirements for candidates are: . PhD degree (or equivalent) in science, biological sciences or technological sciences . documented experience in structural and functional brain imaging knowledge and ability to use software for MRI data analysis (for e.g. SPM, FSL, AFNI) . outstanding publication record . experience in team management . experience in the management and implementation of research projects . be highly motivated (demonstrated via joint publications, references of the candidate' s thesis tutor, previous post-doctoral positions different from the PhD awarding institutions), . be proficient in English . preferred knowledge of EEG and TMS techniques Admission: The application should contain the following documents/information: . CV . Letter-of-intent . 2 letters of reference . Copy of PhD diploma (or equivalent) . Contact information, including e-mail address and phone number . The candidates may include additional information or copies of documents/certificates in support of the application. Job details Job #166881 http://www.fens.org/jobs/?position=group%20leader&status=valid&limit=10&act… Group Leader in Warsaw/Poland Closing date: 2013-09-30 Employment start date: * - the start date wasn't set* Contract length: 5 years Institution: Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland Department: Laboratory of Brain Imaging Contact Information Urszula Dziewulska Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland Pasteur 3 02-093 Warsaw Poland Phone: Fax: E-mail: u.dziewulska(a)nencki.gov.pl <mailto:u.dziewulska@nencki.gov.pl> Website: http://www.nencki.gov.pl

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Fwd: Post-doc position, University of Nottingham, UK
by Gary Green 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

*Research Fellow (Fixed-term) * * * *School of Psychology* *University of Nottingham, UK* £27,854 - £36,298 per annum, depending on skills & experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance Applications are invited for a Leverhulme Trust funded postdoctoral fellowship on a project investigating cortical responses to sensory stimuli with high-resolution fMRI at ultra high field (7T). The project will seek to develop a novel behavioural method to map perceptual distortions in human observers who have had abnormal visual experience during development. The focus of this post will be to compare our behavioural approach to objective measures of cortical magnification mapping using ultra-high field functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). This project will involve a range of investigative techniques including magnetic resonance imaging at 7T and 3T, psychophysical (behavioural) testing, and computational modelling. Experiments will be conducted in collaboration with colleagues at the Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre. This post represents a unique training opportunity for an individual with an interest in high-field magnetic resonance imaging, visual development, and sensory science. The School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham has a thriving Visual Neuroscience Group, with 10 Faculty members and a large cohort of postdoctoral fellows and PhD students. The group has a diverse range of interests in human vision, sensation, learning, and decision making, is supported by excellent laboratory and research facilities, and is firmly committed to the development of early stage career researchers. The Sir Peter Mansfield Centre for Magnetic Resonance is home to a world-leading team of physicists, with an active research program in magnetic resonance imaging/spectroscopy and the site of the first whole-body human 7T magnetic resonance scanner in the UK. Candidates should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as neuroscience, psychology, physiology, physics, computer science or a related discipline. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a general interest in sensory perception, vision, attention and/or decision making. Candidates should have excellent quantitative skills, including a good background in computing (preferably Matlab or C/C++), as well as mathematical and technical skills. Experience with neuroimaging, in particular acquisition and analysis of functional MRI data, is a requirement. This is a full time post and the person appointed will be expected to start no later than 1st October 2013. This post will be fixed-term until the 31st July 2015. *Informal enquiries *may be addressed to Prof. Paul McGraw, Email: *Paul.McGraw(a)Nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:Paul.McGraw@Nottingham.ac.uk>* or Dr Denis Schluppeck Email: *denis.schluppeck(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:denis.schluppeck@nottingham.ac.uk>*. Further details about the School of Psychology and the Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre are available at: http://www.nottignham.ac.uk/psychology and http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/magres. http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/SCI1307. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 951 5206. Please quote ref. SCI1307. Closing date: 28 August 2013. -- denis schluppeck university of nottingham tel:+44 [0] 115 84 x68580 mailto:denis.schluppeck@nottingham.ac.uk This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.

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Fwd: Fwd: Postdoc position, IRTG Schizophrenia and Autism, RWTH Aachen University
by Gary Green 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

*International Research Training Group* *“Brain-behavior relationship of emotion and social cognition in schizophrenia and autism” Full-time post-doctoral position available* The International Research Training Group “Brain-behavior relationship of emotion and social cognition in schizophrenia and autism” (IRTG 1328) invites applications for a full-time post-doctoral position starting December 1^st , 2013. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (at the time of the appointment) in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline (medicine, biology, physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science). Applicants should have relevant research experience in one or more of the above mentioned research areas and methods, are expected to develop and conduct their own research within the thematic focus of the program, and be willing to assist the IRTG faculty members in organizing and conducting the training aspects of the program. Applicants must have a good working knowledge of spoken and written English. Knowledge of German is not required but advantageous. Commensuration is according to German federal regulations (TV-L 13, min. €38,300 p.a.). Names and email addresses of two academic referees willing to support the candidate’s application are very welcome. The appointment is limited to March 31^st , 2015 due to DFG regulations, but applicants with longer-term plans are encouraged to apply, and are strongly supported in seeking follow-up funds. The IRTG Schizophrenia and Autism is funded by the German Research Council (DFG, IRTG 1328), and provides an international research and training program for doctoral students in a network comprising of the neuroscience research at RWTH Aachen University and the Research Center Juelich, with an intense collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania. Research in this group is focused on the neural mechanisms involved in emotion processing and social cognition in schizophrenia, autism and other, related neuropsychiatric disorders. Individual research topics range from basic biological models, to methods development and systems neuroscience research using various brain imaging techniques such as structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI, fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET), whole-head magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroencepaholography (EEG), receptor distribution and micro-structural architectonic brain mapping. More details about the program can be found at www.irtg-schizophrenia-autism.de <http://www.irtg-schizophrenia-autism.de/>. Please send applications including CV, cover letter and a 1-page letter of motivation to irtg-schizophrenia-autism(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:irtg-schizophrenia-autism@ukaachen.de>. Applications will be considered until the position has been filled. Speakers of the program are: Prof. Dr. Dr. Frank Schneider, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, School of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University and Prof. Ruben C. Gur, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Informal enquiries may be made to the coordinator of the program: Prof. Dr. Ute Habel Phone +49 241 80 80368 <tel:%2B49%20241%2080%2080368> Email: irtg-schizophrenia-autism(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:irtg-schizophrenia-autism@ukaachen.de>

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Data Protection
by Gary Green 08 Aug '13

08 Aug '13

The University has circulated the following advice about the use of drop-boxes. ------------------ We're aware that members of the University use Dropbox to transfer large files, or to make files available for use in any location. Although this is a popular and useful service, we would advise caution for the following reasons: * As the University does not have a contract with Dropbox, using Dropbox to hold or transfer any personal information (eg student marks, staff details, sensitive research data etc) is a breach of the Data Protection Act and opens the University up to a fine of up to £500,000 * If someone is ill and access is needed to data held on their personal Dropbox account, IT Services will not be able to facilitate this (we are able, under certain defined circumstances, to give controlled access to filestore and University Google Apps accounts). -- We would also like to remind users that one cannot transfer data to other sites without permission from the Ethics Committee. This may in turn require specific permission from each participant. So please take care when considering sharing data. Gary --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Claire Fox tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 08 Aug '13

08 Aug '13

Dear Users This afternoon (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be two internal project proposal presentations: 1) Gary Lewis "Neuroanatomical correlates of social attitudes and personality" 2) Beth Jefferies and Glyn Hallam "Rehabilitation of comprehension deficits after stroke" Abstract "Direct current stimulation (tDCS) shows great promise as a method of stroke rehabilitation yet most research to date has focused on the motor domain. This project examines the remediation of multimodal comprehension impairments in aphasia using tDCS and cognitive training, building on our recent findings that such patients retain their conceptual knowledge but have difficulty shaping semantic retrieval according to the current goals or context. This motivates the use of training tasks designed to increase the flexibility of semantic processing, combined with tDCS to encourage reorganisation of brain function. There are two phases to the project: (i) We will explore the impact of a single session of anodal or sham tDCS on a semantic classification task (deciding which words could belong with a thematic category, such as 'picnic'). We will adjust the speed of presentation for each individual such that accuracy is around 70%, providing good sensitivity to any effects of stimulation. Before taking part, participants will have an fMRI session to acquire a full structural scan, DTI data and fMRI of a sentence listening paradigm using ISSS. This will allow us to place the electrode over structurally intact and (potentially) functioning brain tissue. In subsequent investigations, we could explore the effect of single-shot tDCS on the data fMRI (by comparing activity following sham and anodal stimulation outside the scanner) and/or compare different electrode sites (i.e., targeting perilesional tissue in left prefrontal cortex vs. functionally-connected regions in pMTG). (ii) We then plan a larger scale tDCS study using a cross-over design to compare the effect of (i) training with anodal stimulation and (ii) training with sham. We will use a double-baseline method to ensure participants show stable performance before each intervention. The order of the interventions will be counterbalanced, and comparison between the stable baseline and sham+training will allow us to evaluate the effect of cognitive training alone, in the absence of tDCS. This project will establish: (1) the locations and protocols for tDCS that are most effective for improving comprehension, (2) whether the positive effects of tDCS can be bolstered by concurrent cognitive training, (3) if the benefits of tDCS plus training on one task will generalise to other control-demanding tasks, (4) the duration of tDCS effects via a six-month follow-up study, and (5) the relationship between lesion location and semantic/executive control impairment, via analyses of behavioural and MRI data in a large cohort of stroke survivors. These studies will develop and evaluate an alternative therapeutic approach to comprehension deficits, with the potential to benefit many stroke survivors." Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided 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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