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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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Fwd: Post-doc position: the twin connectome in Autism
by Gary Green 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

One post-doc position is available in our group, the deadline is 30-08-2013. Please find the details below: *** Department Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Karolinska Institutet (KIND)(www.ki.se/kind) KIND is a competence center for research, development and education within the area of developmental psychopathology. The center is established in collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm County Council, and aims at improving clinical practice, generating basic research, and spreading new knowledge to stakeholders. The Roots of Autism Twin Study Sweden (RATSS) is a frontline research project within KIND, focusing on monozygotic twins being discordant for autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders, e.g. ADHD. For the first time ever, twins are examined on multiple levels, among them functional and structural neuroimaging using MRI. Scanning is performed in the Karolinska Institutet MR Research Center, using a 3 Tesla MR scanner (GE MR750), and more than 45 pairs have now been examined. *** Duties As a post-doc, you will be mainly responsible for the acquisition and analyses of the multimodal neuroimaging data. This includes DTI, resting-state fMRI and structural T1, to be combined according to a brain connectome approach. This work will be done in close collaboration with the department of Clinical Neuroscience. The position also includes several other responsibilities, e.g. coordination of the neuroimaging works at KIND, involvement in international collaborations, administrative tasks, grant application and article writing. All the details about this position can be found here: https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:24397/where:4/ Applications should be submitted here: https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/what:login/jobID:24397/where:4/ Please note that we DO NOT ACCEPT applications being submitted by email. To be considered, your application must be submitted through the application system. Best Regards, Katell MEVEL for KIND _______________________________________ Katell Mevel | PhD Karolinska Institutet Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (KIND) Gävlegatan 22B | 113 30 Stockholm +46 (0)8 514 52706 | +46 (0)721 980 350 katell.mevel(a)ki.se | ki.se/kind ______________________________________ Karolinska Institutet – a medical university

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Fwd: Wellcome Trust PhD student and University Fellowship positions at Newcastle
by Gary Green 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

Dear all, due to last minute cancellation, we have one open PhD student position starting this fall in our 4-year Wellcome PhD programme in Systems Neuroscience. Any students interested in neuroimaging such as MRI in humans, non-human primates, or rodents are welcome to apply. For further information, see http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGZ287/wellcome-trust-four-year-phd-studentship/ The deadline is 11 August. In addition, a new round of university fellowships will open on September 5h (see attached flyer). Candidates who secure external funding during their fellowship can be offered permanent positions at Newcastle University afterwards. Neuroimaging is a strategic area of the Institute of Neuroscience and the Medical School with a University Research Centre currently being established. Best, Marcus -- Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. Associate Professor (Reader) in Neuroinformatics School of Computing Science Newcastle University Claremont Tower Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK Lab website: http://www.biological-networks.org/ Neuroinformatics@Newcastle: http://research.ncl.ac.uk/neuroinformatics/

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Fwd: PhD Studentship in Developmental Psychopathology and Brain Imaging
by Gary Green 06 Aug '13

06 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. 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… We will also shortly advertise on www.jobs.ac.uk a 3 year Post-doc to work on the same project. Thanks for your attention, Stephane

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Assistant Position in the FMRIB Centre
by Gary Green 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

> > The FMRIB Centre seeks to recruit a postdoctoral research assistant to join a growing stroke and neurodegeneration imaging community. The postholder will contribute to the acquisition and analysis of MRI data collected from two clinical cohorts; the Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre (Dr Clare Mackay, OPDC) and the Stroke Prevention Research Unit (Dr Giovanna Zamboni, SPRU). The responsibilities for the position include setting up the imaging protocol, organising and analysing the MRI data, as well as establishing and maintaining pre-processing pipelines, in collaboration with Professor Stephen Smith and Dr Mark Jenkinson of the FMRIB Analysis group. > > The post would suit someone with a technical background and an interest in neuroscience, or a neuroscientist with strong technical skills. > > Further details can be found at: > https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… >

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Fwd: 2 PhD Neuroimaging Positions, MPI Leipzig: The Brain‘s Role in Obesity
by Gary Green 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the IFB Adiposity Diseases, University Clinic Leipzig, are offering 2 PhD studentships in the newly founded Junior Research Group “Decision-making in obesity: neurobiology, behaviour, and plasticity” headed by Dr Annette Horstmann. The group investigates decision-making and feedback-related processes in the context of obesity, combining behavioural assessment with structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and genetics. The successful applicants will be involved in the application of neuroimaging methods using structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) combined with genetic and behavioural data to understand the brain‘s role in the development and maintenance of obesity. The research group is part of the IFB Adiposity Diseases, a multi-disciplinary research centre based at the University of Leipzig. The PhD positions 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 psychological and neuroscientific research and the ultra-modern equipment at the Institute (e.g. one 7T and several 3T MR scanners) provide an environment that offers new perspectives in neuropsychological research. Applicants will hold a master degree in one of the following disciplines: biology, neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, or computational science. Prior experience in the field of neuroimaging and/or programming skills are of advantage. Sound knowledge of statistics as well as good IT skills are essential. A good command of written and spoken English is requested of all applicants. Please send applications as a single pdf-file to horstmann(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:horstmann@cbs.mpg.de>. Complete applications include cover letter, CV, letter(s) of recommendation, and copies of university degree and additional certificates. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Annette Horstmann (horstmann(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:horstmann@cbs.mpg.de>) (+49 (0) 341 99 40 22 58). Deadline for application: until position is filled The salary is based on the E 13 TV-L salary scale (1/2). 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. Please visit our homepages http://www.cbs.mpg.de <http://www.cbs.mpg.de/> and http://www.ifb-adipositas.de <http://www.ifb-adipositas.de/>. Sincerely, Dr Annette Horstmann

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Fwd: Research Assistant/Lab Manager job available
by Gary Green 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

Position available: Research Associate A position is available for a Research Associate in the laboratory of Dr. Paula Croxson in the Department of Neuroscience and the Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. The laboratory works on the cognitive neuroscience of memory using a combination of animal models and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Interested candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, Psychology or a related discipline. Must also have excellent verbal and written English. Research experience is preferable, and experience with behavioral testing of laboratory animals is desirable. Candidates with programming experience (particularly Matlab) or experience with MRI analysis packages (FSL, SPM, Freesurfer, AFNI) will also be considered. Approximate start date is on or near 1 September 2013. To apply send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees to paula.croxson(a)mssm.edu. Applicants are also encouraged to send any enquiries about the role to the same address.

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Fwd: Research Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience Post Available
by Gary Green 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

*Research Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience position available for 24 months* Research Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience position available *Ref:* *264* *(Fixed term for 2 years, full time)* *University of Sussex - School of Psychology* *Salary range: Starting at £30,424 - £34,223 per annum * *Expected start date: 01 October 2013* ** This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a five year European Research Council funded project (project ‘CATEGORIES’), led by Dr. Anna Franklin, which aims to identify the origin of colour categories in language and thought (see: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/psychology/colour/projects). The post holder will join a team of 6 other researchers working on the project, and will become a member of the Sussex Colour Group: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/psychology/colour/index in the School of Psychology. The post is for 2 years, and the Research Fellow will be responsible for running a sub-project which aims to establish how colour categories are represented in the human brain. The Research Fellow will design, conduct and analyse a series of fMRI studies which will investigate the neural basis for colour categories. The post holder will be expected to conduct univariate and multivariate analyses of fMRI data, and the sub-project may also include voxel-based morphometry and TMS. In addition, the Research Fellow will be expected to collaborate with research team members on other sub-projects, and provide training and technical support for other members of the team. You should have a PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience or cognate discipline. Experience of MATLAB programming and some experience of fMRI design and analysis is essential. Please direct any questions to Dr. Anna Franklin: anna.franklin(a)sussex.ac.uk <mailto:anna.franklin@sussex.ac.uk> ** *Closing date for applications: 22 August 2013* *Date for interviews: 29 August 2013* For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs> *********************************************************************** *Dr. Anna Franklin* Reader, School of Psychology University of Sussex, England, UK Tel: 01273 678885 *The Sussex Colour Group:*www.sussex.ac.uk/psychology/colour <http://www.sussex.ac.uk/psychology/colour> *The Sussex Baby Lab: *www.sussex.ac.uk/babylab <http://www.sussex.ac.uk/babylab> ** *Follow the Sussex Baby Lab on twitter*_@SussexBabyLab <https://twitter.com/SussexBabyLab>_

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position Available - MEG-EEG - ICM - Paris
by Gary Green 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

*Call for application: Post doc position in advanced data analysis methods for MEG and EEG data: Deep brain source localization and causality analysis* *_Location_*: Centre MEG-EEG, Centre for Neuroimaging Research of the CRICM, Brain and Spine Institute (ICM) - Paris - France Applications are invited for a postdoc position supervised by N. George & D. Schwartz to develop and to optimize advanced data analysis methods dedicated to EEG & MEG. Our aim is to characterize the dynamic, functional brain networks involved in various brain functions both at the cortical and subcortical levels. Based on our recent results (Attal & Schwartz 2013; Fasoula & Schwartz 2013), the successful applicant will: 1) propose, test, and implement new inverse approaches to characterize sources in deep brain areas 2) adapt or propose new causality measures to characterize the localized cortical and subcortical networks. The proposed approach should integrate across-subjects analysis to handle inter-individual variability and offer statistical tools for source and causality analysis. It will be implemented in tight interaction with the signal processing and data analysis group of the MEG-EEG platform. The developed methods will be made available for all users of the platform. In particular, the successful applicant is expected to help researchers to use the proposed approaches, and he/she will be particularly involved in studies onresting state and default mode network, in normal and clinical populations, and on emotion and the functional architecture of the social and emotional brain, with Denis Schwartz and Nathalie George. The successful applicant should have a strong background in inverse problem resolution methods and causality measures both from a methodological and a practical points of view. Prior experience with time series analysis is mandatory. He / She should have an excellent knowledge in software development (C++, Matlab). He / She should appreciate team work and collaborative software development. He/she is expected to show autonomy and project leading capacities. The MEG-EEG Centre is located within the Brain and Spine Institute (http://www.icm-institute.org <http://www.icm.org>), where the Centre for Neuroimaging Research (http://www.cenir.org/ <http://www.cenir.org/>) gathers state-of-the-art multimodal imaging facilities including on site MEG, EEG, MRI, and TMS. The successful applicant will be integrated in the team of the MEG-EEG Centre that gathers a total of 8 staff members (including engineers, technicians, and researchers). The position is opened initially for 12 months and can be extended. The starting date is from September 2013 or as soon as the position can be filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience within the salary scale of the French governemental research institutions (~2100 euros per month). For further information or to submit an application (CV including a list of publications, a minimum of two reference letters, or contacts from who these references could be obtained, and a letter of intent with a statement of research interests), please contact Denis Schwartz and Nathalie George, email: Denis.Schwartz(a)upmc.fr <mailto:Denis.Schwartz@upmc.fr>/ Nathalie.George(a)upmc.fr <mailto:Nathalie.George@upmc.fr> **

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YNiC seminar this week
by rem 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Dear Users Please note that YNiC seminars take place on an ad hoc basis over the summer holidays. This week (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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