FYI - MEG involved
**
A 3 year PhD studentship in auditory cognitive neuroscienceis available
as part of a research collaboration between the UCL Ear Institute
(London, UK) and NTT Communication Science Labs (Nippon Telegraph and
Telephone corporation, Atsugi, Japan). The student will be based at the
UCL Ear Institute and supervised by Dr. Maria Chait. They will also be
working with Prof. Makio Kashino and Dr. Shigeto Furukawa (NTT). The
project will use psychophysics, eye tracking, autonomic response
measures and MEG functional brain imaging to investigate which features
of sound are perceptually salient. Namely, those sounds that
automatically capture attention in a busy scene, even when listeners’
initial perceptual focus is elsewhere.
The UCL Ear Institute provides state-of-the-art research facilities
across a wide range of disciplines and is one of the foremost centres
for hearing, speech and language-related research within Europe.
**
*Key Requirements*
The PhD start date would be September 2013. Applicants should have a
UK/EU nationality and a 1^St class, or upper 2^nd degree in a relevant
discipline (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience, Engineering). The PhD work
would require good programming skills (e.g. in Matlab). Previous
experience with auditory research, functional brain imaging, signal
processing and/or acoustics is desirable.
*For an informal discussion, or to submit an application please contact
Dr. Maria Chait (**m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk* <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>*).
Applicants should submit a supporting statement, a CV, and the details
of two academic referees. **The closing date for receipt of applications
is July 15th, 2013.**The studentship includes fees and a yearly stipend
(about £16000; tax free). ***
Maria Chait PhD
m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>
Senior Lecturer
UCL Ear Institute
332 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8EE
Dear All,
I would be very grateful it you would consider a placement on your YNiC
Project for a psychology student looking for an intern placement this
summer as we have had numerous requests.
Having spoken to the legal department I can confirm, an intern can be
offered a non-paid placement for up to 8 weeks, volunteering to assist
on research projects and obtain some valuable experience.
This can be an excellent opportunity for outreach activity and these
students, whilst gaining valuable skills, can be of use to your research
laboratory by assisting existing students.
If you would like their contact details or any further information
please don't hesitate to get in touch with me,
Thank you and best wishes,
Claire
--
Claire Fox
PA to Professor Gary Green
The York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
Science Park
York
YO10 5NY
Tel: 01904 435329
Fax: 01904 435356
Email: Claire.fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/
E-mail disclaimer:
http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD Student to work at the Department of Systems Neuroscience, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (Direktor: Prof. Christian Büchel).
The goal of the project (PI: Dr. Nico Bunzeck, research group: Neurocognition of Learning and Memory) is to investigate the role of noise in different forms of learning with a focus on dopaminergic neuromodulation in healthy human subjects. Methodologically, the research projects will primarily involve fMRI and M/EEG possibly in combination with psychopharmacology.
The position is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and is available for 3 years. Salary will be according to German Public service regulations (E13-65%). Ideal candidates should have a BSc/MSc (or equivalent) in psychology, biology, neuroscience or a related field. Basic computer programming skills (preferably Matlab), familiarity with fMRI, M/EEG and/or the neuroscience of learning and memory is helpful.
The Department of Systems Neuroscience provides an excellent multi-disciplinary and interactive neuroimaging environment with its own physics, psychology and clinical neuroscience groups as well as a research dedicated 3T MR scanner, EEG-laboratory and whole head MEG system.
Expected starting date is October 2013 and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a CV, names of two references, and a brief statement of research interests by e-mail to Dr. Nico Bunzeck at n.bunzeck(a)uke.de
For questions or informal enquiries about both position, please contact me via email: n.bunzeck(a)uke.de
Two postdoctoral fellows are sought to work with a multidisciplinary
team of researchers, to conduct and analyze intracranial
multimicroelectrode recordings in humans. The recording systems are
either 'Utah arrays' with 96 separate microelectrodes recording units
and local field potentials in a grid at 400u centers, or laminar arrays
sampling LFP at 150u spacing to derive current source density and
multiunit activityfrom layer 1 through layer 6. Both electrodes are
combined with distributed subdural strips and/or depth electrodes,
placed in epileptic patients for localization of seizure onset. Areas of
primary interest are sleep rhythms, memory consolidation, multisensory
processing and language, but a broad range of cognitive, sensory and
motor phenomena are explored. One position is at the University of
California, San Diego and is more concerned with multivariate
statistical analysis of several datasets; the other position is at New
York University and is more concerned with overseeing the actual
recordings and analysis.
For inquiries and applications, please contact:
Eric Halgren, Ph.D. ehalgren(a)ucsd.edu <mailto:ehalgren@ucsd.edu> and
Thomas Thesen, Ph.D. thomas.thesen(a)med.nyu.edu
<mailto:thomas.thesen@med.nyu.edu>
The Rutgers University Department of Psychology in Newark, New Jersey, has an opening for a computer System Administrator. The position involves providing general IT support for the department, including several functional neuroimaging labs. To see the official description and apply, follow this link:
http://uhrapps.rutgers.edu/jobs/JobDetail.aspx?pst_num=13-001608
Rutgers is the state university of New Jersey, and its Newark campus is in the state’s largest city. Newark is undergoing a renaissance of its own and is only minutes from Manhattan by train.
This is just to let you know that the front doors to YNiC, between us
and CHyM, have to be replaced and this will happen on Monday morning,
the 24th of June.
Sorry, but MEG will be unavailable as we predict that the noise level
will be too high for any meaningful observations
I apologise for any inconvenience caused.
--
---------------
Gary Green
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5NY
http://www.ynic.york.ac.ukhttps://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
tel. Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329
Claire,Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004
There was an error in the previous message. Just to confirm - the EEG
workshop will begin at 1pm and NOT 10am.
Sorry for any confusion
Emma
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Emma Holmes <eh776(a)york.ac.uk>
Date: 20 June 2013 09:31
Subject: Re: ECR EEG Workshop
To: ECR Mailing List <ecr-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk>, Faculty <
faculty-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk>, Researchers - Postdocs <
pds-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk>
Dear all,
Just a reminder about the ECR EEG workshop that's happening next Tuesday
(25th June) at 10am (see message below).
If you would like to attend the live practical demonstration, you need to
click the following link to confirm your attendance (if you have not done
so already):
https://docs.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/forms/d/1GqVC48k8h4w86oUIi6YzpzouSlBiS…
Thanks,
Emma
On behalf of the ECR
____________________________________________
Emma Holmes
PhD Student
Room B001b, Department of Psychology,
University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
Email: eh776(a)york.ac.uk; Tel: 01904 322879
On 6 June 2013 09:40, Emma Holmes <eh776(a)york.ac.uk> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> The ECR are running an EEG Workshop at the end of the month. The workshop
> will take place on *25th June (Week 10)* and will consist of a symposium
> of talks followed by a practical demonstration. Everyone is welcome to
> attend.
> The workshop is aimed at individuals who have little or no previous
> experience using EEG or who want to find out about a different type of EEG
> recording to what they're used to.
> The symposium will be an informal session and will be accompanied by
> tea/coffee and sandwiches. If you want to come along, you can choose
> whichever parts of the workshop you'd like to attend.
> *
> EEG Symposium** (B204)*
> 1:00 - 1:20 pm: An Introduction to EEG and Data Acquisition (Becky Prince)
> 1:20 - 1:30 pm: Using EEG for Recording Sleep (Elaine Tham)
> ** Break for tea/coffee and sandwiches **
> 1:30 - 1:40 pm: An introduction to Event-Related Potentials (Alex Kirkham)
> 1:40 - 1:50 pm: Recording EEG from Children (Emma Holmes)
> 1:50 - 1:55 pm: Closing Remarks and General Questions
>
> *EEG Demonstration (room TBC)*
> 2:00 - 2:30 pm: Live Demonstration of EEG Aquisition [sign-up required]
> (Markus Van Ackeren and Justyna Sobczak)
>
> The number of people able to attend the live demonstration will be limited
> by the size of the room. Therefore, if you'd like to attend the
> demonstration, you need to register your interest by writing your name in
> the form below. Note that the space for the talks should not be limited.
> Therefore, you *only* need to complete the form if you'd like to attend
> the *live demonstration*. Please click the following link to register
> your interest in the demonstration:
>
> https://docs.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/forms/d/1GqVC48k8h4w86oUIi6YzpzouSlBiS…
> )
>
> Best wishes,
> Emma
>
> On behalf of the ECR
> ____________________________________________
>
> Emma Holmes
> PhD Student
>
> Room B001b, Department of Psychology,
> University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
> Email: eh776(a)york.ac.uk; Tel: 01904 322879
>
FYI
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Emma Holmes <eh776(a)york.ac.uk>
Date: 20 June 2013 09:31
Subject: Re: ECR EEG Workshop
To: ECR Mailing List <ecr-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk>, Faculty <
faculty-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk>, Researchers - Postdocs <
pds-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk>
Dear all,
Just a reminder about the ECR EEG workshop that's happening next Tuesday
(25th June) at 10am (see message below).
If you would like to attend the live practical demonstration, you need to
click the following link to confirm your attendance (if you have not done
so already):
https://docs.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/forms/d/1GqVC48k8h4w86oUIi6YzpzouSlBiS…
You will need to be signed into York Googemail to access the form. If you
cannot access it, just send me an email to register your interest.
Thanks,
Emma
On behalf of the ECR
____________________________________________
Emma Holmes
PhD Student
Room B001b, Department of Psychology,
University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
Email: eh776(a)york.ac.uk; Tel: 01904 322879
On 6 June 2013 09:40, Emma Holmes <eh776(a)york.ac.uk> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> The ECR are running an EEG Workshop at the end of the month. The workshop
> will take place on *25th June (Week 10)* and will consist of a symposium
> of talks followed by a practical demonstration. Everyone is welcome to
> attend.
> The workshop is aimed at individuals who have little or no previous
> experience using EEG or who want to find out about a different type of EEG
> recording to what they're used to.
> The symposium will be an informal session and will be accompanied by
> tea/coffee and sandwiches. If you want to come along, you can choose
> whichever parts of the workshop you'd like to attend.
> *
> EEG Symposium** (B204)*
> 1:00 - 1:20 pm: An Introduction to EEG and Data Acquisition (Becky Prince)
> 1:20 - 1:30 pm: Using EEG for Recording Sleep (Elaine Tham)
> ** Break for tea/coffee and sandwiches **
> 1:30 - 1:40 pm: An introduction to Event-Related Potentials (Alex Kirkham)
> 1:40 - 1:50 pm: Recording EEG from Children (Emma Holmes)
> 1:50 - 1:55 pm: Closing Remarks and General Questions
>
> *EEG Demonstration (room TBC)*
> 2:00 - 2:30 pm: Live Demonstration of EEG Aquisition [sign-up required]
> (Markus Van Ackeren and Justyna Sobczak)
>
> The number of people able to attend the live demonstration will be limited
> by the size of the room. Therefore, if you'd like to attend the
> demonstration, you need to register your interest by writing your name in
> the form below. Note that the space for the talks should not be limited.
> Therefore, you *only* need to complete the form if you'd like to attend
> the *live demonstration*. Please click the following link to register
> your interest in the demonstration:
>
> https://docs.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/forms/d/1GqVC48k8h4w86oUIi6YzpzouSlBiS…
> )
>
> Best wishes,
> Emma
>
> On behalf of the ECR
> ____________________________________________
>
> Emma Holmes
> PhD Student
>
> Room B001b, Department of Psychology,
> University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
> Email: eh776(a)york.ac.uk; Tel: 01904 322879
>
Dear Users
Today (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Roger Traub,
from Columbia University Medical Center, on "Cellular mechanisms of
epilepsy: chemical synapses and gap junctions".
Abstract: During brief epileptic bursts, principal neurons fire together
for tens to hundreds of milliseconds, producing a large extracellular
potential ("field"). Superimposed on this large field are high-frequency
oscillations, from ~100 to several hundred Hz. Two distinctive means of
coupling between neurons cooperate to generate the event. Recurrent
excitatory synaptic connections shape the overall event, but gap
junction coupling (between pyramidal cells) produces the fast
oscillations. I will describe the dissection of the cellular mechanisms
via in vitro experiments (on rodent and human tissue) and via computer
modeling and network theory. Experimentally, the fast oscillations can
be evoked alone, during blockade of chemical synapses; but blockade of
gap junctions abolishes BOTH the fast oscillations and the larger burst.
Other lines of evidence pointing toward a critical role for gap
junctions in epilepsy-related very fast oscillations are these: a)
large-scale spatial patterns of cortical fast oscillations, resembling
an excitable medium; b) the existence of "glissandi" (~30 to >150 Hz)
oscillations in epileptic tissue, with chemical synapses blocked; c)
recent data showing that fast ripples (>250 Hz) in resected human tissue
persist without chemical synapses. These data suggest that a targeted
manipulation of selected gap junctions might prevent certain seizure
events.
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
The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research at the Ludwig Maximilian
University of Munich:
Research Fellow/Postdoc:
Functional MRI & EEG Neuroimaging in Dementia
RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
The research fellow/postdoc will work on multimodal imaging of human
brain changes in early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and cerebrovascular
disease. The funded neuroscience research project headed by Prof. Dr.
Michael Ewers has a strong focus on the combined acquisition of
functional MRI and high-density EEG along with other neuroimaging
modalities to study brain changes in humans. The establishment of the
fMRI-EEG task-related paradigm and statistical analysis will be a key
part of the responsibilities of research position. The fellow will work
in a dynamically growing neuroimaging team and is encouraged to bring in
own research ideas.
REQUIREMENTS:
Research experience in EEG or functional MRI in humans is mandatory. The
candidate should have a strong interest in either of those image
modalities. Solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus.
Familiarity with biological or clinical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease
is not a prerequisite.
An enthusiastic, reliable and independent work style will provide a good
fit for our team.
OFFER:
Our institute offers an excellent multidisciplinary environment and
state-of-the-art multimodal neuroimaging equipment (3T MRI, high-density
fMRI compatible EEG, molecular PET). The research fellow will have
clearly defined task definitions, access to all data sets of the
research project, and advanced technical support to facilitate efficient
work conditions. The fellow will work in a friendly, dynamic, and highly
productive lab
(http://www.klinikum.uni-muenchen.de/Institut-fuer-Schlaganfall-und-Demenzfo…).
The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)
(http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html), Germany, and its clinics
figure among Germany’s premier and internationally competitive
biomedical research sites funded by the government’s German Universities
Excellence Initiative. The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research
(ISD) is a thriving new research-dedicated institution of the University
of Munich. Munich is an attractive city within the reach of the Alpes
(http://www.muenchen.de/int/en/tourism.html).
Salary is according to TV-L. The position is limited for two years, with
a possible extension. Disabled persons will be preferentially considered
in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs can unfortunately not
be refunded.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your application - preferably in electronic form - with the usual
documents indicating the
earliest possible starting date should be directed to:
Klinikum der Universität München,
Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research
Prof. Dr. Michael Ewers
Max-Lebsche Platz 30
81377 Munich | Germany
Send application by email to:
Mrs Kathrin Gehring
E-Mail: Kathrin.Gehring(a)med.uni-muenchen.de
*Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multimodal Neuroimaging*
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA
A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in multimodal
neuroimaging of traumatic brain injury (TBI) at the University of
California, San Francisco (UCSF). UCSF is a world-class academic medical
center and research institution. The position can begin as early as
July 15, 2013.
The successful candidate will use state-of-the-art 3T and 7T research MR
scanners and MEG, as part of prospective cross-sectional and
longitudinal clinical studies of TBI with correlation to genomics and
neurocognitive testing. The postdoctoral fellow will have the
opportunity to work closely with physicians, surgeons, imaging
scientists and engineers, as well as cognitive neuroscientists. The
focus of the research will be on acquiring, analyzing, and integrating
DTI/HARDI/DSI, morphometric, and functional (fMRI/MEG) imaging data on
TBI patients and controls. The successful candidate will also have the
opportunity for methodological development, especially in the areas of
diffusion imaging and tractography, functional connectivity and
connectomics.
Candidate should have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent in Cognitive
Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics,
Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Experience with functional
MRI and diffusion MRI as well as image processing tools such as FSL and
FreeSurfer is desirable. The ideal candidate should have a background
in multivariate pattern analysis and machine learning as well as strong
programming skills with C/C++, Matlab, Python, and/or VTK/ITK.
Starting salary will be in the range of $43,000 to $55,000 plus
benefits, depending on qualifications and experience level.
Please email CV, cover letter describing research background and
interests, and contact information for 2-3 references to:
Pratik Mukherjee, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology and Bioengineering
Center for Molecular and Functional Imaging
Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
University of California, San Francisco
_pratik.mukherjee(a)ucsf.edu <mailto:pratik.mukherjee@ucsf.edu>_
--
Pratik Mukherjee
pratik.mukherjee(a)gmail.com <mailto:pratik.mukherjee@gmail.com>
Dear Users
This Thursday (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by
Roger Traub, from Columbia University Medical Center, on "Cellular
mechanisms of epilepsy: chemical synapses and gap junctions".
Abstract: During brief epileptic bursts, principal neurons fire together
for tens to hundreds of milliseconds, producing a large extracellular
potential ("field"). Superimposed on this large field are high-frequency
oscillations, from ~100 to several hundred Hz. Two distinctive means of
coupling between neurons cooperate to generate the event. Recurrent
excitatory synaptic connections shape the overall event, but gap
junction coupling (between pyramidal cells) produces the fast
oscillations. I will describe the dissection of the cellular mechanisms
via in vitro experiments (on rodent and human tissue) and via computer
modeling and network theory. Experimentally, the fast oscillations can
be evoked alone, during blockade of chemical synapses; but blockade of
gap junctions abolishes BOTH the fast oscillations and the larger burst.
Other lines of evidence pointing toward a critical role for gap
junctions in epilepsy-related very fast oscillations are these: a)
large-scale spatial patterns of cortical fast oscillations, resembling
an excitable medium; b) the existence of "glissandi" (~30 to >150 Hz)
oscillations in epileptic tissue, with chemical synapses blocked; c)
recent data showing that fast ripples (>250 Hz) in resected human tissue
persist without chemical synapses. These data suggest that a targeted
manipulation of selected gap junctions might prevent certain seizure
events.
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
Assistant/Associate Director of Human Imaging
Penn State
https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/jobs/home_EJMS/view_faculty.cfm#39729
The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Associate
or Assistant Director of Human Imaging position to join the Penn State
Social, Life, & Engineering Sciences Imaging Center
(SLEIC;http://www.imaging.psu.edu). The individual in this position will
oversee operations of the SLEIC Human Electrophysiology Facility (HEF)
and the 3T MRI Facility at the University Park campus. The 3T MRI
Facility houses a Siemens Trio 3 tesla whole-body system. Both the 3T
MRI Facility and HEF are 100% allocated to research.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a related discipline with a background
in functional MRI; familiarity with EEG research is also desirable.
Candidates also should have knowledge of Matlab, Linux/Unix and fMRI
data analysis software (SPM8, FSL, AFNI, BrainVoyager). A substantial
focus at SLEIC is MRI of the brain (fMRI, DTI, MRS), but research also
includes projects in nutritional sciences and biomechanics. The SLEIC
has an ongoing relationship with the Center for Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance Research (CNMRR) at the Penn State Hershey College of
Medicine. Other MRI facilities at University Park include a 7 and a 14.1
T Agilent, as well as a 20 T Bruker preclinical system. There will be
ample opportunity for the Assistant/Associate Director to collaborate on
cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research projects.
The Assistant/Associate Director’s responsibilities will include:
oversight of daily operations of the Center, including supervision of
technical staff; directing quality assurance procedures; and
consultation with faculty and graduate students around research
protocols. This position also may involve teaching and/or development
of training workshops. In addition, the Assistant/Associate Director
will be encouraged to pursue a program of research. This is a fixed-term
renewable appointment based at the University Park campus. Full Penn
State benefits are included.
Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in
accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to
affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statement of research
interests, and names of three referees to: Sherry Yocum, Social Science
Research Institute, 114 Henderson, The Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, PA 16802. Materials accepted until position is filled.
Several postdoctoral positions are available in IDEA lab
(https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC.
Position 1 (Deformable Segmentation): The successful candidate should
have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or
Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image feature extraction,
shape representation, and shape statistics. Experience on medical image
segmentation using deformable surface, level sets, and graph cut is
highly desirable. People with machine learning background on image
features and shape statistics are particularly encouraged to apply.
Strong knowledge on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++,
scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the
development and validation of statistical deformable segmentation
methods for prostate and brain.
Position 2 (Brain Image Registration): The successful candidate should
have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or
Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image analysis, or
computer vision. Experience on medical image registration and analysis
is highly desirable. People with group-wise registration or 4D
registration are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge on
neuroscience and programming background (good command of LINUX, C and
C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be
the development and validation of 3D, 4D, and group-wise image
registration methods for brain image analysis.
The successful candidates will be part of a diverse group including
radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer
scientists, and will build upon the group's previous work on medical
image analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen
(dgshen(a)med.unc.edu <mailto:dgshen@med.unc.edu>).
Susanne
The Department of Psychology, Durham University and the South Tees NHS
Trust invite
application for a PhD studentship on “Cortical Mapping of Language
Functions”.
Research will be conducted within the Durham University Neuroimaging
Centre (DUNIC) using
the new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility, which is shared
between the University and
South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, and is situated at the James Cook
University Hospital (JCUH) in Middlesbrough.
The PhD will be supervised by Prof. Phil Kane (South Tees Hospitals NHS
Trust) and Dr.
Susanne Weis and Dr. Markus Hausmann (Department of Psychology, Durham
University).
Excellent candidates with a Master’s degree and background in
neuroimaging are invited to apply
for a 3-year PhD project.
In this project, a reliable method of cortical mapping of cognitive
functions within single subjects
will be developed both for clinical uses and for research purposes. One
important application will
comprise pre-surgical mapping of language functions in tumour patients
presenting with
disturbances of speech. Another aspect of the project relates to
cortical plasticity after tumour
surgery where ideally predictive measures of clinical outcome will be
developed.
While focussing on speech and language functions, the principles of
cortical mapping will in the
course of the project also be applied to other cognitive functions.
This exciting PhD projects combines methodological development in
functional brain imaging with basic research questions as well as
clinical applications.
Applicants must have a master degree (or equivalent) in psychology,
cognitive sciences,
neuroscience, or a related field. Proficiency in oral and written
English is necessary. A solid
methods background (statistics / SPSS) as well as prior experience with
fMRI are highly
desirable. Programming skills in Matlab, as well as in Presentation,
E-prime or similar software
packages are a plus.
The studentship will pay fees and a £12,600 p.a. stipend. The post
starts on Tuesday, 1 October
2013. The deadline for applications is on Wednesday, 10 July 2013.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to Dr. Susanne Weis
(susanne.weis(a)durham.ac.uk <mailto:susanne.weis@durham.ac.uk>) or Dr.
Markus Hausmann (markus.hausmann(a)durham.ac.uk
<mailto:markus.hausmann@durham.ac.uk>).
Applications including a CV including list of publications, a statement
of research interests, and
the names and full contact details of two referees should be sent to:
susanne.weis(a)durham.ac.uk <mailto:susanne.weis@durham.ac.uk>
__________________________________
Dr. Susanne Weis
Senior Lecturer
Department of Psychology
Durham University
South Road
Durham DH1 3LE
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 191 3343238 <tel:%2B44%C2%A0%280%29%C2%A0191%C2%A03343238>
Fax: +44 (0) 191 3343241 <tel:%2B44%C2%A0%280%29%C2%A0191%C2%A03343241>
email: susanne.weis(a)durham.ac.uk <mailto:susanne.weis@durham.ac.uk>
__________________________________
A three-year term position as Postdoctoral Fellow (governmental
position code 1352) is available at the Norwegian Centre for Mental
Disorders Research (NORMENT) and the KG Jebsen Centre for Psychosis
Research – TOP Study Group, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University
of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, Norway.
http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/983405/70331?iso=no
** Job Description
NORMENT coordinates a translational multicenter study involving all
psychiatric hospital departments in Oslo and several research groups at
the University of Oslo. The main purpose of the research is to
disentangle and characterize the neurobiological, genetic, psychological
and environmental factors contributing to the development of severe
mental disorders. Through our extensive infrastructure for clinical
evaluations, neuropsychological testing, MRI brain imaging and
biobanking we are assembling a comprehensive database comprising genetic
and brain imaging data from a large number of healthy controls and
patients suffering from psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and
bipolar disorders. The postdoctoral fellow will play a central role in
the analysis and dissemination of data from this large imaging genetics
database. The research will be carried out as part of a
cross-disciplinary team of researchers in the Multimodal Imaging and
Biostatistics groups at NORMENT in close collaboration with researchers
at the University of California San Diego and deCODE Genetics.
** We offer
An ambitious and exciting research environment with a strong
multidisciplinary profile and excellent opportunities for academic
development at NORMENT, which was recently granted Centre of Excellence
Status by the Research Council of Norway. A postdoctoral position in
Norway is equivalent to the US position of assistant professor and is
intended to prepare and qualify talented candidates for a research
career.
Salary is in the range between ltr 57 and ltr 65, i.e. from NOK 473 400
to NOK 548 700, depending on qualifications.
Pension and national health insurance is included in addition to
several attractive welfare arrangements
(http://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/welfare).
** Qualifications
The ideal candidate is ambitious and highly motivated for pursuing a
career in science, hold a PhD in neuroimaging, computational
neuroscience, biomedical engineering, cognitive neuroscience, or
equivalent, have a strong background and interest in neuroscience, MRI
analysis and statistics, and an excellent publication record. Candidates
with a strong interest in and experience with methods for integrating
multimodal imaging measures, including structural MRI, diffusion tensor
imaging (DTI), and functional MRI, are in particular encouraged to
apply. Experience with imaging genetics is an advantage.
** The application
Applications are submitted through the University online recruitment
system and must include application letter including motivation for
applying for the position, CV summarizing education, relevant work
experience, grants etc, a complete list of publications and academic
work, and contact details of 2-3 references. Application deadline: June
30 2013.
After the initial screening process, short-listed candidates may be
asked to submit selected publications, educational certificates and
transcripts of records. Interviews may be included as part of the
selection process.
For any informal enquiries regarding the position, please contact
professor Ole A. Andreassen (o.a.andreassen(a)medisin.uio.no) and
associate professor Lars T. Westlye (l.t.westlye(a)psykologi.uio.no).
http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/983405/70331?iso=no
Dear all,
*Faculty Members and Postdoctoral Fellows in Brainnetome*
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Please find the details below: http://www.brainnetome.org/en/job
PS. If you also go to attend the OHBM 2013 in Seattle, you can find us
at booth 218 at the exhibitor region. Date a meeting time by email to
brainnetome(a)gmail.com <mailto:brainnetome@gmail.com> would be appreciated.
*Faculty Members and Postdoctoral Fellows in Brainnetome*
BrainnetomeCenter (www.brainnetome.org <http://www.brainnetome.org/>)
and National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition, Institute of Automation
of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), seeks several postdoctoral
fellows and faculty members from assistant to full professor levels in
neuroimaging and brainnetome. We specifically seek individuals with
expertise in one of the following fields: magnetic resonance imaging,
especially diffusion MRI and functional MRI, optical imaging, medical
image processing and analysis, pattern recognition.
BrainnetomeCenterat CASIA has established its international reputation
in neuroimaging, brain networks, and their applications in brain
diseases. It also has established strong collaboration networks with a
number of prestigious national and international laboratories and
hospitals through Brainnetome consortium (www.brainnetome.org
<http://www.brainnetome.org/> ). The faculty members have chance to work
in an Australian partner laboratory on Neuroimaging and Brainnetome at
Queensland Brain Institute (www.qbi.uq.edu.au
<http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/> ).
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*Minimum Qualifications:*The position requires a Ph.D. degree in brain
imaging, neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, neuroanatomy, psychiatry
and neurology or a related field. Experience in*brain imaging such as
MRI/EEG/MEG/fNIRS*, fluent verbal and written communication skills in
English are also required, for the candidates with PhD in engineering,
strong computer programming skills in Matlab and/or C++ language is a must.
*Preferred Qualifications:*Good experience and background knowledge in
the research focus areas: brain imaging.
*Ability to work independently and in a team.
*Capability to design and perform experimental plans; knowledge with
sensor systems; strong interest to learn, understand statistical
analysis procedures and interpret data.
*Sufficient interpersonal skills in dealing with students (graduate and
undergraduate), university personnel and other related groups.
*Self-motivation and creativity are highly desirable.
*Application Materials:*Applicants should send an e-mail attachment of a
cover letter with a brief summary of _research background_, _curriculum
vita_, _statement of research goals_, and _contact information of at
least three referees_ to brainnetome(a)gmail.com
<mailto:brainnetome@gmail.com>.
Best wishes.
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Liu Yong
Brainnetome Center
National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition (NLPR)
Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA)
www.brainnetome.org/yongliu <http://www.brainnetome.org/yongliu>
The Cognitive Neuroscience group of the Research Centre Juelich has an
open position for a postdoctoral researcher on mapping an modulation
networks in Alzheimer's disease.
See enclosed document for more information or contact Dr. Heidi Jacobs:
h.jacobs(a)fz-juelich.de
Best
Heidi
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Dr. Heidi Jacobs
Postdoc researcher
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
School for Mental Health and Neurosciences
Division Cognitive Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
Alzheimer Center Limburg
h.jacobs(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl
www.maastrichtuniversity.nlwww.heidijacobs.nl
Dr. Tanslaan 12, 6229 ET Maastricht
P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
T +31 43 38 84 090 F +31 43 38 84 092
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This is to let you know of a newly available postdoctoral position at
the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Magdeburg.
In this unique project, we seek to develop a quantitative understanding
of navigational deficits in old age by combining computational modelling
of neural circuits with experimental neuroscience. The project is a
collaboration between the Aging and Cognition Research Group in
Magdeburg (www.wolberslab.net) and the Computational Modelling Group of
Prof. Ila Fiete at the University of Texas at Austin
(http://clm.utexas.edu/fietelab). The work will include spatial
navigation studies with older adults, using cutting edge virtual reality
setups and ultra-high field (7T) neuroimaging. In developing and
analysingyour experiments, you will closely collaborate with members of
the Fiete lab, which will include research stays in Austin.
A strong interest in spatial navigation is essential, and excellent
statistical skills are a plus. Furthermore, you will have, or be in the
final stages of, a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods
or applied statistics. You should also be familiar with (f)MRI, possess
excellent computer programming skills (e.g. in Matlab), and it would be
desirable for you to have experience with machine learning approaches.
You will be thorough, efficient, a good communicator, and enjoy working
as part of a diverse and energetic, interdisciplinary team. Candidates
should be willing to learn new research methods and to have a strong
interest in pursuing a research career.
The project is funded by a joint grant from the National Science
Foundation (NSF) in the US and the German Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF). The lab in Magdeburg provides cutting-edge interactive
virtual reality systems, which allows for actual navigation in
large-scale environments, and we have access to research dedicated
MEG/EEG, TMS and MRI facilities, which includes a 7T human scanner. In
addition, the lab entertains multiple national and international
collaborations, and Magdeburg offers a unique environment as spatial
navigation is a core theme investigated across several animal and human
research groups.
Please go to www.wolberslab.net/join-us.html to see the full advert, and
please feel free to get in touch (thomas.wolbers(a)dzne.de
<mailto:thomas.wolbers@dzne.de>) if you feel that I can help with more
information.
Best wishes,
Thomas
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Wolbers
Aging & Cognition Research Group
German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Leipziger Str. 44
39120 Magdeburg
GERMANY
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phone: +49-391-67-24511
email: thomas.wolbers(a)dzne.de <mailto:thomas.wolbers@dzne.de>
website: www.wolberslab.net
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/WolbersLab
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Vorstand: Prof. Pierluigi Nicotera, MD PhD (Vorstandsvorsitzender und
wissenschaftliches Vorstandsmitglied) und
Ursula Weyrich (administratives Vorstandsmitglied) eingetragen in das
Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Bonn (Az. VR 9021)
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At Aarhus University, Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience
(CFIN), Institute of Clinical Medicine, a 2-year position as postdoc is
vacant from 1^st of August 2013. The workplace of this position will be
at Institute of Automation and Institute of Biophysics, Beijing, China.
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with research interests in
image processing and machine learning applied in the field of medical
imaging with an emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). More
specifically, the research will involve two main areas: co-registration
of histological and MRI images and prediction of growth and recurrence
patterns of brain tumours using multi-modal brain imaging.
Applicants should hold a PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics,
engineering or related fields, preferable within signal/image processing
and/or machine learning.
More information about the position can be obtained from Assoc. Prof.
Kim Ryun Drasbek 7846 4407 / 3027 4779, ryun(a)cfin.dk and Assoc. Prof.
Kim Mouridsen tlf. 7846 4404, <mailto:ryun@cfin.dk>
This position is affiliated with the Sino-Danish Center for Education
and Research (http://www.sinodanishcenter.com), which is a research and
educational collaboration between all eight Danish universities and
Chinese Academy of Sciences and University of Chinese Academy of
Sciences. <http://www.sinodanishcenter.com/>
The conditions of employment are based on the agreement between The
Ministry of Finance and The Federation of Graduate Employee Unions.
The application should include a curriculum vitae, a full list of the
applicant’s scientific publications and information about teaching
experience. The publication list must show which publications the
applicant wishes to be included in the assessment, and these papers must
be attached. The assessment committee can decide to include material,
which has not been submitted. In this event, the applicant will be
informed and asked to send the material, or else to withdraw the
application.
The Faculty of Health Sciences refers to the following guidelines and
memorandums, which can be found at www.health.au.dk
<http://www.health.au.dk/> at Nyheder og stillinger -> vejledninger:
* Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish
Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and
Innovation
* Information on qualification requirements and job content is found
in Memorandum of Jobstructure for Academic Staff at Danish
Universities.
* Local agreement for academic staff at the Faculty of Health Science
* Guidelines concerning writing an application, and academic
assessments for scientific positions.
All interested, regardless of personal background, are encouraged to
apply for the position.
Deadline for applications: 19/06/2013
Please submit your application here:
*http://tinyurl.com/kon7jv4*
A postdoctoral fellow position in translational neuroscience is
available at the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of
Pennsylvania http://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org. The Center
conducts policy relevant research using neuroimaging to identify
effective communications regarding public health, political
communication, social interaction, and addiction. Candidates must have
prior experience in functional imaging data acquisition and analysis, as
well as interest in applying neuroimaging skills to topics relevant to
public policy. Evidence of experience in peer-reviewed publication is
desirable. Relevant imaging modalities include MRI, EEG, PET, MEG, NIRS
and TMS. Experience with common neuroimaging data analysis platforms,
such as FSL, SPM and AFNI and with behavioral task programming using
Presentation or E-prime is a plus. The position is for two years,
contingent on performance. Preference is given to candidates with an
unrestricted right to work in the US. Please address inquiries and a CV
with names of potential referees to Dr Dan Romer dromer(a)asc.upenn.edu or
Dr Daniel Langleben langlebe(a)mail.med.upenn.edu.