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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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YNiC external speaker, Friday 27th, 1.30 pm
by rem 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Dear Users This Friday (starting 1.30 pm in YNiC open plan) 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

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Fwd: postdoctoral position on translational neuroimaging
by Gary Green 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

A postdoctoral position on translational neuroimaging is available at the Center for Biomedical Image Computing and Analytics, University of Pennsylvania (http://www.cbica.upenn.edu). The successful candidate must have background on and interest in using neuroimaging to solve clinical neuroscience problems. The position will entail involvement in various structural and functional neuroimaging studies utilizing advanced image analysis. CBICA is a dynamically growing medical image computing center, involving several laboratories and many collaborators from diverse fields. Please e-mail CV's to christos(a)rad.upenn.edu ** ** Christos Davatzikos, Ph.D. Wallace T. Miller Sr. Professor of Radiology and Electrical and Systems Engineering, Director, Center for Biomedical Image Computing and Analytics http://www.cbica.upenn.edu Director, Section of Biomedical Image Analysis http://www.rad.upenn.edu/sbia Joint Affiliations: Bioengineering and Applied Math graduate groups University of Pennsylvania 3600 Market street, Suite 380 Tel.: 215-349-8587 Email: christos(a)rad.upenn.edu The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.

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Fwd: Post Doctoral Position
by Gary Green 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

Position open for an NIH funded study on development of imaging biomarkers based on DTI in Spinal Cord. The research will be performed on a wide bore Siemens 3T Verio scanner. Recent Ph.D graduates or candidates about to finish their doctoral thesis in Biomedical, Computer and or Electrical engineering or related fields are encouraged to apply. Significant knowledge in neuroimaging particularly in diffusion imaging is required. Programming experience in Matlab, C/C++ or similar platforms is a plus. Good communication skills are required. If interested please send CV to feroze(a)temple.edu <mailto:feroze@temple.edu> Feroze B. Mohamed, Ph.D. Functional Brain Imaging Center (TUMRIC) Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position available
by Gary Green 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

A postdoctoral position is currently available at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University. 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 Jonathan Posner, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Columbia University -- IMPORTANT NOTICE: This e-mail is meant only for the use of the intended recipient. It may contain confidential information which is legally privileged or otherwise protected by law. If you received this e-mail in error or from someone who was not authorized to send it to you, you are strictly prohibited from reviewing, using, disseminating, distributing or copying the e- mail. PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY OF THE ERROR BY RETURN E-MAIL AND DELETE THIS MESSAGE FROM YOUR SYSTEM. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Fwd: Postdoc Position (Model-Based fMRI, TU Dresden)
by Gary Green 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

Postdoc in Model-Based fMRI Within the Technische Universität Dresden, the Section of Systems Neuroscience is closely associated with the Department of Psychology and the Neuroimaging Center, which offers excellent research collaborations and infrastructure, e.g. a 3 Tesla MRI scanner for full-time research, MRI-compatible EEG and eye tracking, and access to the PET center at Dresden-Rossendorf. Our international and multidisciplinary group conducts basic research in neuroscience at the inter-face to clinical applications. We investigate the function of neural systems that are involved in ele-mentary cognitive processes such as emotion, motivation, learning, executive function, or decision making. In order to better understand neural mechanisms underlying mental disorders, we investi-gate how these processes contribute to the complex behavioral dysfunctions observed, for example, in addictive behavior. Within a new collaborative research centre on “Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions” (www.sfb940.de) we are seeking a postdoc for a project on “Dopaminergic and Serotonergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters”. The position is limited till 30.06.2016. This project aims to investigate the effects of neuromodulatory pathways on elementary cognitive processes such as reward processing, different facets of learning and decision making. For this purpose functional and molecular neuroimaging (MRI and PET), neuropharmacological interventions and genetics will be combined. The successful candidate will be involved in implementing experimental protocols, processing of behavioral and MRI data (e.g. by using computational modeling) and improving methods in the field of pharmacological MRI and model-based fMRI analysis. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to undertake project management duties including supervision of PhD students, data management, and publication of the results. Moreover, the position offers the possibility for further scientific qualification (i.e., Habilitation). Requirements: • Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in any scientific field of study with a strong curriculum in cognitive neuroscience (i.e., psychology, neuroinformatics, mathematics, medicine) • Substantial hands-on experience in the field of neuroimaging, including knowledge of com-mon software packages (e.g. SPM or FSL, Freesurfer, Matlab, Python, Presentation, Psych-Toolbox) • Expertise in computational modeling (e.g., Rescorla-Wagner, Hidden Markov, Bayesian inference methods) of imaging data The ideal candidate would additionally be characterized by: • Sharing our passion to push the limits in understanding the brain • Keen interest in experimental approaches to study complex human behavior • Strong publication record We offer you the possibility of: • Working in an interdisciplinary team contributing to our understanding of the brain with the particular skills that you already have and will further develop • Being part of the structured program of our CRC • Arranging for flexible working hours to find a balance between work and family life • Providing for the future in the form of a company pension plan Women are explicitly invited to apply. Disabled persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification. Interested applicants should send their online application with the reference number PSY0913527 until October 06, 2013 to systems.neuroscience(a)tu-dresden.de. Please submit a full CV, transcript of records, statement of research interest (max. 2 pages), and names and contact information for two or three referees. For more information about the position please contact us via email or telephone (+49 351 46342201).

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Fwd: Postdoc Position (Computational Neuroscience, TU Dresden)
by Gary Green 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

Postdoctoral Position in Computational Neuroscience Within the Technische Universität Dresden, the Section of Systems Neuroscience (http://psychiatrie.uniklinikum-dresden.de/) is closely associated with the collaborative research centre on “Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions” (www.sfb940.de), the Department of Psychology and the Neuroimaging Center, which offers excellent research collaborations and infrastructure, e.g. a 3 Tesla MRI scanner for full-time research, MRI-compatible EEG and eye tracking, and access to the PET center at Dresden-Rossendorf. Our international and multidisciplinary group conducts basic research in neuroscience at the inter-face to clinical applications. We investigate the function of neural systems that are involved in ele-mentary cognitive processes such as emotion, motivation, learning, executive function, or decision making. In order to better understand neural mechanisms underlying mental disorders, we investi-gate how these processes contribute to the complex behavioral dysfunctions observed, for example, in addictive behavior. To further strengthen our lab, we are seeking for a postdoc in Computational Neuroscience. The position is limited till 30.06.2016. The successful candidate will be an independent researcher with proven record in quantitative modeling of complex data with strong organizational and team-work abilities. Previous experience in brain imaging is not required, but highly useful. The optimal candi-date will be in charge of processing behavioral and MRI data (e.g. by using model-based fMRI) and developing new and improving existing methods in the field of computational neuroscience and model-based fMRI analysis. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to instruct and supervise PhD students and postdocs. In addition, the position offers the possibility for further scientific qualification (i.e., Habilitation). Requirements: • Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in any scientific field of study with a strong quantitative background (e.g., mathematics, informatics, statistics, computational neuroscience, biomedical engineering) • Keen interest in experimental approaches to study complex human behavior • Expertise in computational modeling of behavioral and/or imaging data (e.g., Bayesian inference methods and statistics, hidden Markov modeling, machine learning, reinforcement and temporal difference learning, connectivity analyses). The ideal candidate would additionally be characterized by: • Sharing our passion to push the limits in understanding the brain • Substantial hands-on experience in the field of neuroimaging, including knowledge of com-mon software packages (e.g. SPM or FSL, Freesurfer, Matlab, Python, Presentation, Psych-Toolbox) • Strong publication record We offer you the possibility of: • Working in an interdisciplinary team contributing to our understanding of the brain with the particular skills that you already have and will further develop • Arranging for flexible working hours to find a balance between work and family life • Providing for the future in the form of a company pension plan Women are explicitly invited to apply. Disabled persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification. Interested applicants should send their online application with the reference number PSY0913528 until October 06, 2013 to systems.neuroscience(a)tu-dresden.de. Please submit a full CV, transcript of records, statement of research interest (max. 2 pages), and names and contact information for two or three referees. For more information about the position please contact us via email or telephone (+49 351 46342201).

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Fwd: Group Leader in Warsaw/Poland - Laboratory of Brain Imaging (LOBI)
by Gary Green 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '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 Website: http://www.nencki.gov.pl

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Fwd: postdoc opening
by Gary Green 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

Hi, I am looking to hire talented postdocs to develop novel image analysis and machine learning algorithms for the Human Connectome Project data. This is my research webpage: https://sites.google.com/site/yeoyeo02/. See more information below. Regards, Thomas Requirements: Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, statistics or related fields. Candidates should have previously published research in image processing or statistical analysis, preferably in biomedical applications. Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience Institutes: Perform ground-breaking research at the National University of Singapore (NUS), while enjoying the beautiful sceneries and cultures of South-East Asia. NUS is a research-intensive university consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the world (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_University_of_Singapore#University_ra…). Successful candidates may be required to travel between Singapore and the U.S. for certain projects. Contact: Interested candidates should email Thomas (ythomas(a)csail.mit.edu) with CV and/or questions. To apply, please send cover letter, CV and names/contact information of 3 people who can provide letters of reference.

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Fwd: Ph.D. student openings
by Gary Green 21 Sep '13

21 Sep '13

Hi, I am looking to recruit talented students to develop novel image analysis and machine learning algorithms for the Human Connectome Project data. This is my research webpage: https://sites.google.com/site/yeoyeo02/. See more information below. Regards, Thomas Application Deadline: Nov 1st, 2013 in order to start in Fall 2014 Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, statistics or related fields. Ideal candidates should be highly motivated, and have research experience and/or excellent grades. Compensation: Graduate Student Fellowship Institutes: Perform ground-breaking research at the National University of Singapore (NUS), while enjoying the beautiful sceneries and cultures of South-East Asia. NUS is a research-intensive university consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the world (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_University_of_Singapore#University_ra…). Successful candidates may be required to travel between Singapore and the U.S. for certain projects. Contact: Interested candidates should email Thomas (ythomas(a)csail.mit.edu) with CV and/or questions.

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Fwd: job announcement
by Gary Green 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

The University Clinic Leipzig offers two positions in Cognitive Neuroscience: 1 PhD position and 1 PostDoc position. The offered PhD position is available from 1st January 2014. The PostDoc position is immediately available. Both positions are for one year initially and can be extended until end of 2016. Both positions are linked to a neuroscientific project of the CRC (SFB 1052) “Obesity Mechanisms” at the University Clinic Leipzig. As members of an interdisciplinary research group, candidates develop an experimental software for real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rt-fMRI) and neurofeedback which they will apply to modulate eating behavior in obese individuals. Successful candidates ... • ... have a background in fMRI or EEG and cognitive neuroscience • ... have excellent computer programming skills Salary is paid according to German TV-ÖD (salary agreement for public service employees). Further information: PD. Dr. Burkhard Pleger⋅ +49 (0)163 9190 215 ⋅ bpleger(a)cbs.mpg.de Email applications should include a CV, a complete list of publications and theses (as far as applicable), a brief statement of research experiences and interests, the addresses of two possible referees.

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