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Fwd: research associate - Marseille
by Gary Green 28 Apr '13

28 Apr '13

NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH ASSOCIATE The La Timone MRI centre of the Institut des Neurosciences de La Timone in Marseille opens a 30-month Neuroimaging Engineer position in cerebral fMRI analysis. The Centre operates a 3 Tesla MR system fully dedicated to neuroscience and psychology research in human and non-human primates and equipped with high-end stimulation and recording systems. The post holder will have for mission to assist the user community with basic and advanced analysis of cerebral MRI data (functional and structural). The successful candidate will have experience in neuroimaging, strong programming skills and a desire to help and interact with the community. Full details in the attachment. See also: _http://irmfmrs.free.fr/_. Information requests and applications should be addressed to _Jean-Luc.Anton(a)univ-amu.fr <mailto:Jean-Luc.Anton@univ-amu.fr>_, _Patricia.Romaiguere(a)univ-amu.fr <mailto:Patricia.Romaiguiere@univ-amu.fr>_, _Pascal.Belin(a)univ-amu.fr <mailto:Pascal.Belin@univ-amu.fr>_. Application closing date: May 15th, 2013. -- Patricia Romaiguère Laboratoire de Neurosciences Intégratives et Adaptatives Fédération de Recherche Comportement, Cerveau, Cognition Université d'Aix-Marseille - Case B 3, Place Victor Hugo 13331 Marseille cedex 3 Tél : 04 13 55 08 40 Fax : 04 13 55 08 44

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position on PET/MRI Data Analysis
by Gary Green 28 Apr '13

28 Apr '13

A postdoctoral position on PET/MRI data analysis is available in IDEA lab (https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on sparse learning, super-resolution, and data fusion. Experience on image feature learning, selection, integration and prediction is highly desirable. People with machine learning background on sparse representation and regression 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 image processing methods for integrating PET and MRI for data enhancement and resolution improvement. 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>).

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Fwd: Fully-funded PhD Studentship
by Gary Green 28 Apr '13

28 Apr '13

Dear All, I would be very grateful if you could please pass on details of this studentship to people who you feel may be interested. The project uses functional MRI, eye-tracking and other methods to investigate cerebellar plasticity and cerebellar interactions with the frontal lobe. There are also applied components to the project. More details are available at: http://www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/sites/NeuroscienceLab/?p=732 Please feel free to contact me for more information. Best wishes, Narender Ramnani Narender Ramnani Reader in Cognitive Neuroscience Brain, Action and Cognition Laboratory Department of Psychology Royal Holloway University of London Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX Tel: 01784 443519 (Direct) www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/sites/neurosciencelab <http://www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/sites/neurosciencelab> Twitter: @n_ramnani <https://twitter.com/intent/follow?original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pc.rhul…> British Neuroscience Association Council Member ( http://www.bna.org.uk ) Co-Chair of Programme Committee, BNA2013: Festival of Neuroscience ( www.bna.org.uk/festival2013 <http://www.bna.org.uk/festival2013> )

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Fwd: Ph.D. position at University of Magdeburg
by Gary Green 28 Apr '13

28 Apr '13

Applications are invited for a Ph.D. student position at the Center for Behavioral Brain Sciences (CBBS) and Otto-von-Guericke-University of Magdeburg, Germany. Research in the lab is centred on the neural mechanisms of adaptive, goal-directed behaviour with a particular focus on reward-guided learning and decision making. We will use various neuroimaging methods (fMRI, MEG, EEG, TMS) in combination with pharmacological challenges and computational modelling approaches. A candidate is sought that is highly motivated, reliable and able to work independently. The successful applicant will have an MSc or equivalent degree (or be currently working towards one) in neuroscience or a related field (biology, psychology, physics, computer science, engineering). Experience in acquisition and analysis of MEG or EEG data (in particular time frequency analyses) and good knowledge of MATLAB, as well as good communication skills (written and orally) are essential. Additional skills in fMRI would be desirable. Applicants should have an interest in formal models of neural activity and behaviour. Application deadline is 10th May 2013, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. For more details on the position and application procedure, please follow this link: http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/unimagdeburg_media/Stellenausschreibungen/2013/…

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Fwd: Postdoctoral or Assistant Professor Position: fMRI of Pattern Recognition in Humans (Stony Brook, NY and/or Boston, MA)
by Gary Green 28 Apr '13

28 Apr '13

Seeking postdoctoral fellow or assistant professor to play lead role in funded high-impact study to identify the neuro-circuitry underlying differential abilities in pattern-recognition in humans. This study investigates why some people are optimal pattern detectors (good at detecting signal within chaotic environments), while others are suboptimal, either because they don't see patterns that do exist, or because they do see patterns that don't exist. This work has widespread applications, from understanding what makes for a good intelligence officer or emergency room physician, to gaining insight into the process by which individuals become susceptible to delusions or conspiracy theories. The study will move beyond conventional statistical (GLM) methods, toward control systems engineering models that combine clinical (human) neuroimaging (fMRI, MEG, EEG, NIRS) and computational modeling. Therefore, candidates should have strong quantitative skills. Study will be conducted at Stony Brook University Department of Biomedical Engineering (Stony Brook NY) and/or the Harvard University Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging (Charlestown, MA). Hire at either the Postdoctoral, Senior Postdoctoral, or Assistant Professor level; title and salary commensurate with experience. Minimum two-year contract, with start date July 1, 2013. Candidates should have a strong background in fMRI, cognitive neuroscience, control systems, and programming (MatLab or python). In order to be considered, candidates should have a doctorate and a demonstrated record of productivity, the latter of which includes high-quality first-author neuroimaging publications in peer-reviewed journals. Please send letter explaining why you are interested in the position, cv and contact information for three references, to: Dr. LR Mujica-Parodi (lilianne.strey(a)stonybrook.edu <mailto:lilianne.strey@stonybrook.edu>) Information about the laboratory can be obtained from our website: www.lcneuro.org <http://www.lcneuro.org/> The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was sent to you in error and the e-mail contains patient information, please contact the Partners Compliance HelpLine at http://www.partners.org/complianceline . If the e-mail was sent to you in error but does not contain patient information, please contact the sender and properly dispose of the e-mail.

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Fwd: Post-doctoral position - Neurospin, France
by Gary Green 28 Apr '13

28 Apr '13

On behalf of Dr Jessica Dubois ************************* The team of “brain development imaging” (Gif-sur-Yvette, France) offers a 2-year post-doctoral position from September 2013, on the study of cortical and white matter maturation in infants using complementary multi-modal imaging methods. The team research is focused on the cerebral bases of cognitive functions in healthy babies and on the relationships between functional development and the anatomical maturation of cerebral networks with emphasis on language and vision. The team has performed pioneer works on language perception with functional MRI (Dehaene-Lambertz et al, Science 2002), on correlations between white matter development and its functional efficiency (respectively assessed by diffusion tensor imaging DTI and event-related potentials; Dubois et al, J. Neuroscience 2008), and on cortical maturation (Leroy el al, J. Neuroscience 2011). The post-doctoral candidate will integrate this research topic, combining anatomical MRI, DTI, mappings of T1 and T2 relaxation times and EEG in healthy infants to assess the structural and functional organization of the developing brain. Applicants should possess solid technical background in imaging techniques (MRI, EEG, MEG) and in post-processing tools or in signal processing and computational science. Knowledge (or at least a strong interest) in human cognition and brain development would be appreciated. Applications should be sent to Jessica Dubois (_jessica.dubois(a)cea.fr <mailto:jessica.dubois@cea.fr>_) and Ghislaine Dehaene-Lambertz (_ghislaine.dehaene(a)cea.fr <mailto:ghislaine.dehaene@cea.fr>_). The Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit (INSERM-CEA U992) is implemented in the NeuroSpin centre, localized in the suburb of Paris. This centre gathers varied research laboratories on cognitive neuroscience, biophysics, imaging and post-processing methodologies, etc. The platform is organized around non-invasive techniques which are particularly suitable for imaging infants and children (3T MRI, “mock MRI scanner”, EEG and MEG installations). Lab website: _www.unicog.org <http://www.unicog.org/>_ tab “Kid’s lab” NeuroSpin website: _http://www-dsv.cea.fr/en/institutes/institute-of-biomedical-imaging-i2bm/departments/neurospin-neurospin_

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Fwd: Postdocs in Neuroimaging Meta-Analysis at University of Warwick
by Gary Green 28 Apr '13

28 Apr '13

/This is an announcement for 1 of 2 postdoctoral fellows at the University of Warwick in Neuroimaging Meta-Analysis. A second posting will be announced shortly./ https://secure.admin.warwick.ac.uk/webjobs/jobs/research/job10265.html *Research Fellow* *Department Of Statistics* *Fixed Term Contract for Three Years* Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position with Dr. Thomas Nichols in the Department of Statistics. You will be part of Dr. Nichols' newly awarded Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship in Basic Biomedical Science, a project titled "Transforming Statistical Methodology for Neuroimaging Meta-Analysis". The use of meta-analysis in functional brain imaging is rapidly growing as the discipline has matured and a large and diverse literature has become available. The methodological challenges in this area are immense, as only a tiny fraction of the full image data is reported in published papers and what is reported is subject to a variety of selection biases. You will develop spatial models for neuroimaging meta-analysis data, to deliver fully spatial and reverse inferences through an accurate generative statistical model. These models will be extended to detect and accommodate inter-study variability, producing a "neuroimaging meta-regression" framework. They will also work on procedures for estimating and correcting publication and thresholding biases, defining measures that allow unbiased estimates of neuroimaging effect sizes to be obtained from published studies. You will have a PhD or equivalent and a strong statistical background, ideally in developing neuroimaging analysis methods for FMRI and other modalities, high-dimensional modelling experience will be advantageous. Relevant experience in other areas of Engineering/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and Physics would be considered. You will be able to demonstrate excellence in published work in relevant fields and will have the ability to develop and deliver high-quality research and to publish in peer-reviewed journals. This post will be supervised by Dr. Nichols and will be expected to work with the various faculty, staff and students involved in Neuroimaging Statistics at the Department of Statistics and at the Institute for Digital Healthcare in the Warwick Manufacturing Group, as well as international collaborators including Dr. Timothy Johnson at the University of Michigan and Dr. Tor Wager at the University of Colorado. The project will last up to 5 years; this post will in the first instance be offered for the first 3 years of the project, and could potentially be renewed. Information on the Department's research activities can be found here: http://www.warwick.ac.uk/statistics/staff/academic-research. Informal enquires can be addressed to Dr. Nichols (t.e.nichols(a)warwick.ac.uk <mailto:t.e.nichols@warwick.ac.uk>). General information on the Department can also be obtained from the following webpage: http://warwick.ac.uk/stats. Please would all applicants ensure that their referees send a letter of reference by email to Paula.Matthews(a)warwick.ac.uk <mailto:Paula.Matthews@warwick.ac.uk> (Department Administrator) by the closing date. Please note that this is a full-time post however part-time hours would be considered. [[See this link for more information: https://secure.admin.warwick.ac.uk/webjobs/jobs/research/job10265.html ]] The link will take you to register/login to our applicant tracking system before you can complete the application form. You will be given the chance to upload a CV and up to one supporting document during the application process. You can save a partially completed form without submitting it as long as you return to complete it before the closing date. Minicom users can call 024 7615 0554 if they require any further help. Please quote job vacancy reference number 72896-043. The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end of Wednesday 22 May 2013. -- __________________________________________________________ Thomas Nichols, PhD Principal Research Fellow, Head of Neuroimaging Statistics Department of Statistics & Warwick Manufacturing Group University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom Web: http://go.warwick.ac.uk/tenichols Email: t.e.nichols(a)warwick.ac.uk <mailto:t.e.nichols@warwick.ac.uk> Phone, Stats: +44 24761 51086, WMG: +44 24761 50752 Fax: +44 24 7652 4532

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Fwd: University of Iowa faculty position: neuroplasticity, rehabilitation, and movement control
by Gary Green 28 Apr '13

28 Apr '13

The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa seeks candidates for a tenure track position to oversee a basic and applied neuroscience research program. Qualified candidates should have a PhD degree with emphasis in neuroplasticity, movement control, and/or brain mapping/imaging. Competitive applicants are expected to have a translational research program that bridges neuroplasticity and rehabilitation, outstanding evidence supporting a successful career as a scientist, strong record of publications and/or training grants, and excellent post-doctoral training experience or equivalent. The Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Department encompass an academic unit in the Carver College of Medicine. A nationally recognized Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is awarded within this unit. A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Rehabilitation Science attracts students from exercise physiology, engineering, physical therapy, psychology, and the related basic biosciences. Faculty members have independent research programs and collaborate with several departments within the College of Medicine or across Colleges (Nursing, Engineering, VA, and Liberal Arts and Sciences). Current research labs include a gait laboratory, a neuromuscular control spinal cord injury research laboratory, motor control/neuromuscular/Biomechanics laboratories, exercise physiology laboratories, sports medicine laboratories, neuromuscular biomechanics laboratory, and a basic “wet lab” neurobiology of pain research laboratory. Core research facilities in the College of Medicine are readily accessible with “state of the art” imaging and molecular core facilities. The Carver College of Medicine is a part of the UI healthcare complex, which is nationally ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals.” Interested applicants can apply online at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/62505 and/or email their CV to Jaclyn Searls at jackie-searls(a)uiowa.edu <mailto:jackie-searls@uiowa.edu>.

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 25 Apr '13

25 Apr '13

Dear Users This afternoon (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Ben Alderson-Day from the Lime Trees Research Team and Durham University. The title of the talk is "Scared faces and scaring participants: Clinical MEG research with YNiC". 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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YNiC seminar 25th April
by rem 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Dear Users This Thursday (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Ben Alderson-Day from the Lime Trees Research Team and Durham University. The title of the talk is "Scared faces and scaring participants: Clinical MEG research with YNiC". 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 in neuroimaging at UCL / London
by Gary Green 21 Apr '13

21 Apr '13

*UCL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY* */Queen Square/* * * *Research Associate (Post-doc)* * * **Applications are invited for a Research Associate (post-doc) post based in the Sobell Department for Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders, UCL Institute of Neurology. The post is funded by a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant awarded to Dr Sven Bestmann. The successful candidate will join a research group investigating how decision making influences and interacts with the human motor system, using a variety of behavioural, electrophysiological (TMS, tDCS, EMG), and neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG). Our five labs are equipped with the latest technology for behavioural testing, neurostimulation, and neuromodulation, and recordings of skilled actions. Our imaging activities are located at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging. The appointee will contribute to the ongoing cutting-edge programme of research in human decision and action selection, and will participate in research projects concerning the link between decision making and action selection. Applicants must have a PhD degree in Neuroscience or related area, and expertise in functional neuroimaging data analysis, including the use of methods to examine brain connectivity (e.g. Dynamic causal modelling, DCM) _or _expertise in computational modelling of human behaviour. Expertise in working with, and programming in, Matlab, is essential, as is an excellent academic record with evidence of independent and creative work, strong English writing and communication skills, good mathematical skills and an interest in, and knowledge about, motor system neuroscience. The post is available from July 2013 and is funded for two years in the first instance, with the option for a one year extension. Starting salary on UCL Grade 7 in the range £32,375 - £39,132 pa including London Allowance, superannuable. You should apply for this position through UCL's online recruitment -- www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs> - where you can download a job description and person specification using* ref: 1327530* If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, Institute of Neurology, 23 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email: ion.hr.admin@ucl,ac,uk <mailto:ion.hr.admin@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). *Closing date: 3 May 2013* * * /UCL Taking Action for Equality/ -- ******************************************************* Sven Bestmann, PhD Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders UCL Institute of Neurology Box 146 33 Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/departments/sobell/Research/SBestmann Phone (direct): +44 (0)203 448 8769 (internal): 88769 Fax: +44 (0)20 7278 9836 *******************************************************

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Fwd: Post-doc position on brain development imaging at NeuroSpin (France)
by Gary Green 21 Apr '13

21 Apr '13

The team of “brain development imaging” ( Gif-sur-Yvette, France) offers a 2-year post-doctoral position from September 2013, on the study of cortical and white matter maturation in infants using complementary multi-modal imaging methods. The team research is focused on the cerebral bases of cognitive functions in healthy babies and on the relationships between functional development and the anatomical maturation of cerebral networks with emphasis on language and vision. The team has performed pioneer works on language perception with functional MRI (Dehaene-Lambertz et al, Science 2002), on correlations between white matter development and its functional efficiency (respectively assessed by diffusion tensor imaging DTI and event-related potentials; Dubois et al, J. Neuroscience 2008), and on cortical maturation (Leroy el al, J. Neuroscience 2011). The post-doctoral candidate will integrate this research topic, combining anatomical MRI, DTI, mappings of T1 and T2 relaxation times and EEG in healthy infants to assess the structural and functional organization of the developing brain. Applicants should possess solid technical background in imaging techniques (MRI, EEG, MEG) and in post-processing tools or in signal processing and computational science. Knowledge (or at least a strong interest) in human cognition and brain development would be appreciated. Applications should be sent to Jessica Dubois (jessica.dubois(a)cea.fr <mailto:jessica.dubois@cea.fr>) and Ghislaine Dehaene-Lambertz (ghislaine.dehaene(a)cea.fr <mailto:ghislaine.dehaene@cea.fr>). The Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit (INSERM-CEA U992) is implemented in the NeuroSpin centre, localized in the suburb of Paris. This centre gathers varied research laboratories on cognitive neuroscience, biophysics, imaging and post-processing methodologies, etc. The platform is organized around non-invasive techniques which are particularly suitable for imaging infants and children (3T MRI, “mock MRI scanner”, EEG and MEG installations). Lab website: www.unicog.org <http://www.unicog.org/> tab “Kid’s lab” NeuroSpin website: http://www-dsv.cea.fr/en/institutes/institute-of-biomedical-imaging-i2bm/de…

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position: UPenn
by Gary Green 21 Apr '13

21 Apr '13

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

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Fwd: Job: Postdoc in Cognitive Neuroscience at Haskins Laboratories
by Gary Green 21 Apr '13

21 Apr '13

Postdoctoral position in Cognitive Neuroscience at Haskins Laboratories Applications are solicited for a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience at Haskins Laboratories. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in psychology, linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field. The selected candidate will contribute to multiple funded NIH studies of speech perception, reading, word acquisition, and language processing. Prior experience in research using MRI/fMRI is required. Responsibilities will include assistance with design and execution of fMRI and behavioral experiments; fMRI data analysis; formulating and participating in writing of scientific papers as part of the research team; participating in grant writing towards the eventual goal of independent funding; and developing independent projects in the areas of speech, reading, and language. Position requirements include: - Experience with MRI/fMRI data acquisition and analysis - Strong analytical and statistical skills - Strong computer and data management skills Additional desirable qualifications include: - Experience with MRI/fMRI data analysis using AFNI, FSL, or FreeSurfer - Experience with EEG/ERP analysis - Experience with modeling, broadly construed - Programming skills, e.g., Python, R, Matlab The successful applicant will join Haskins Laboratories (www.haskins.yale.edu), a private, non-profit research institute located in downtown New Haven, CT. Founded in 1935, our primary focus is on speech, language, reading, and their biological bases. Haskins Laboratories has long-standing, formal affiliations with the University of Connecticut and Yale University. We are also actively engaged in research collaborations and partnerships with institutions, groups, and individuals around the world. We house facilities for conducting eye tracking, including 3 Eyelink 1000 eye-trackers, EEG/ERP (both Biosemi and EGI systems), ultrasound and NIRS technology, and a mock fMRI scanner, which replicates the 3T scanner used for fMRI research at Yale University. Interested applicants should direct application materials to Dr. W. Einar Mencl, Director of Neuroimaging Research (einar(a)haskins.yale.edu) including cover letter, statement of research interests, CV, and three letters of recommendation. Please reference Job Posting #5001. This position is initially for a one-year duration, with potential of an additional 1-2 years contingent on performance and continued funding. Applications should be submitted by 15 May 2013; the application process will continue until the position is filled. International applicants are welcome. Haskins Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Reminder: MEG research group meeting
by Markus van Ackeren 17 Apr '13

17 Apr '13

Hi everyone, This is just to remind you of our MEG research group meeting, tomorrow (18th) at 12.15 in C003. As mentioned in my previous email, this meeting will be a journal club. After a short introduction to Dynamic Causal Modeling by Gary Green, we will discuss a paper by Pinotsis and colleagues that was published earlier this year in Neuroimage. Please find the paper here: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2012.10.078 For those less familiar with Dynamic Causal Modeling, I would like to recommend having a look at the following paper by Stefan Kiebel: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2427062/ There is also an excellent Scholarpedia page on the topic: http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/Dynamic_causal_modeling Hope to see you tomorrow, Markus

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position (6 months) in Cambridge
by Gary Green 14 Apr '13

14 Apr '13

/RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN AUDITORY PSYCHOPHYSICS/ /Department /of /Engineering/ Limit of Tenure applies* Page 1 of 1 We are seeking a Research Assistant for a joint project between Dr Richard Turner (Dept. Engineering) and Dr. Bob Carlyon (MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBU). The project will investigate a new method for evaluating novel cochlear implant speech coding strategies. The post, funded by Trinity College's von Turckheim fund, will be based in Cambridge. The key responsibilities and duties include behavioural testing of normal-hearing and, possibly, cochlear-implant listeners. Candidates will have a good graduate degree in a discipline relevant to hearing research. Quantitative and programming skills are desirable. Salary will be between £24,049 and £27,047 depending on skills and experience. Informal enquiries to Richard Turner (ret26(a)cam.ac.uk) To apply complete form CHRIS /16 /available at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/ and send by e-mail, with a letter of application, a statement of research interests, and a CV (in pdf or plain text formats if possible) with the details (including e-mail addresses) of three referees, to Ms Diane Unwin (dsu21(a)cam.ac.uk), Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1 Pl, (tel: +44 (0)1223 748529). Applicants should also arrange for their referees to email references directly to Ms Diane Unwin. * Limit of tenure: 6 Months. Quote Reference: NA27922,Closing Date: 3 May 2013 Interview Date(s): Interviews will be held with selected candidates as soon as possible after the closing date. Dr. Bob Carlyon Programme Leader MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit 15 Chaucer Rd. Cambridge CB2 7EF England Tel: +44 (0)1223 355294 Fax: +44 (0)1223 355294 www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk>

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Fwd: Post-doctoral position available at University of Pittsburgh Dept of Psychiatry beginning July 1, 2013
by Gary Green 14 Apr '13

14 Apr '13

The Phillips Neuroimaging Laboratory at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh is seeking a candidate for a postdoctoral position -- we are hoping to fill the position by July 1, 2013. For more information or to apply for the position, please click on link below. Questions, CV, and letters of intent may also be directly routed to myself, Eve Bender, at benderem(a)upmc.edu. http://postdocjobs.hs.pitt.edu/ViewPost.aspx?q=518 Thanks, Eve *Eve M. Bender* *Administrative Coordinator* Phillips Neuroimaging Studies WPIC, Mood and Brain Lab 121 Meyran Ave., Loeffler Bldg. 307 Pittsburgh, Pa 15213 Ph: 412-383-8206 Fx: 412-383-8336 benderem(a)upmc.edu

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Fwd: Internship position (research assistant) on functional and structural neuroimaging available at IIT-CNCS
by Gary Green 14 Apr '13

14 Apr '13

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging lab of the Center for Neuroscience and Cognitive Systems (Rovereto, Italy, cncs.iit.it) has two immediate 9-month research assistant (internship) openings. Two main research themes will be pursued: A – Voxel-based methods to map the mouse functional and structural connectome. The intern will implement methods to transform 4D fMRI timeseries and DTI Tractographic datasets in graphs for connectomic analyses B – Use of functional MRI to map altered neurofunctional states and neurotransmitter reactivity. We are looking for an intern that will implement voxel-based methods to map structural and functional alterations in mouse disease models of the central nervous system The positions are ideally suited for graduates who wish to sharpen their research skills before continuing to postgraduate study. Applicants must have a master degree in engineering, computer science, physics, biotechnology, neuroscience or a related discipline, and familiarity with computational or statistical methods for image analysis in a linux environment. Hands-on experience in computer programming, prior independent research experience, and/or statistics is strongly desirable. The salary will be commensurate to qualification and in line to that of top European research institutes. The MRI lab at the CNCS is equipped with a state-of–the-art 7 Tesla MRI scanner for preclinical research, and has a successful record in the development and implementation of advanced MR imaging methods to describe multiple facets of brain structure and function in a preclinical setting. The Center for Neuroscience and Cognitive Systems is hosted at the facilities of the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences - CIMeC (http://www.unitn.it/cimec), an interdisciplinary center for teaching and research in cognitive neuroscience of the University of Trento in Rovereto, Italy. The CIMeC hosts also a Doctoral School in Cognitive and Brain Sciences (http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec). The University of Trento is ranked first among research universities in Italy, and the Trentino region is consistently at the top for quality of life and for the most efficient services in Italy. Completed application forms along with a curriculum vitae, a statement describing your previous research experience and outlining its relevance to these topics, and the name of two possible referees should be sent electronically to dr. Alessandro Gozzi (alessandro.gozzi(a)iit.it). The deadline for the application is June 30th, 2013.

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Fwd: Post-Doc position available at University of Pittsburgh Dept. of Psychiatry beginning July 1, 2013
by Gary Green 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

The Phillips Neuroimaging Laboratory at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh is seeking a candidate for a postdoctoral position -- position starts July 1, 2013. For more information, please click on link below, and if there are any questions, or to apply for the position, please send CV and letter of intent to Eve Bender at benderem(a)upmc.edu http://postdocjobs.hs.pitt.edu/ViewPost.aspx?q=518 Thanks, Eve Eve Bender Administrative Coordinator Phillips Neuroimaging Studies Mood and Brain Lab UPMC/WPIC 121 Meyran Ave., Loeffler Building #307 Pittsburgh, Pa 15213 412-383-8206 benderem(a)upmc.edu

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Fwd: Re: Five PhD positions are available in Brainnetome Center
by Gary Green 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

Dear all, Five PhD positions are available in our lab, the deadline for the first round is April 15. Please find the details below: http://www.brainnetome.org/job-bulletin.html *_Job1: PhD Positions are available in Neuroimaging and Brainnetome_* Applications close: *April 15th, 2013* for the first round. *CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Programme Downlod <http://www.brainnetome.org/job/01_fellowship.docx>* *APPLICATION FORM FOR CAS-TWAS PRESIDENT’S FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME Download <http://www.brainnetome.org/job/02_fellowship_form.docx>* *UCAS Admission Application Form Download <http://www.brainnetome.org/job/03_admission_form.docx>* ** Five PhD positions are available at Brainnetome Center of CASIA to utilise neuroimaging technologies to discover mechanisms of brain wiring. These positions will be supported by CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Programme for PhD Candidates from Developing Countries and other grants. They involve developing neuroimage analysis methods and tools and applying them to neuroscience and clinical problems. In this role the students will develop skills in developing computational algorithms and computer programming in neuroimage analysis that could be utilised in both basic research and clinical areas. The Person Applicants should meet the requirements of “CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Programme for PhD Candidates from Developing Countries” and have MSc degree in one of the following fields: mathematics, physics, neuroimaging, computer science, electronic engineering, neurobiology, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, psychiatry, and neurology. Outstanding C/C++ programming skills in Linux are highly desired. Enquiries Please contact Professor Tianzi Jiang at jiangtz(a)nlpr.ia.ac.cn <mailto:jiangtz@nlpr.ia.ac.cn> . In order to complete the form application process, please fill in the * Fellowship form(www.brainnetome.org/job/02_fellowship_form.docx <http://www.brainnetome.org/job/02_fellowship_form.docx>) * Admission form (www.brainnetome.org/job/03_admission_form.docx <http://www.brainnetome.org/job/03_admission_form.docx>). Applications close: *April 15th, 2013* for the first round. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Job2: Faculty Members in Brainnetome Center* Brainnetome Center is a new founded department of Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA). It consists of 15 faculty members and more than 30 PhD students. Researchers at the Brainnetome Center work on a wide topics in neuroimaging and brainnetome, such as, Basic Theory of Brain Netowks, Equipments and Technologies of Brain Netowks, Simulating and Modeling Brain Networks, and Translational Medicine Based on Brainnetome, to discover the molecular, cellular, and brain network mechanisms that underlie the ability of the brain to function. In 2013, Brainnetome Center seeks 5 faculty members from assistant to full professor levels in neuroimaging, neuroscience, neuroanatomy, neuropsychiatry and related fields. 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 and supercomputing. The candidates with expertise in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, physics and mathematics are also welcome. A PhD in a relevant field is required. Brainnetome Center (www.brainnetome.org <http://www.brainnetome.org/> ) at CASIA has established its international reputation in neuroimaging, brain networks, and their applications in mental 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/>). For the outstanding candidates, we will assist them to obtain the support from the Hundred Talents Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences or Program of Global Experts. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact with Professor Tianzi Jiang, for further information and informal enquiry at +86 10 82614469. Applicants should send an e-mail attachment of full dossiers, including a curriculum vita, statement of research goals, and pertinent preprints and publications to jiangtz(a)nlpr.ia.ac.cn <mailto:jiangtz@nlpr.ia.ac.cn?subject=jiangtz> or tainzi.jiang(a)gmail.com <mailto:tianzi.jiang@gmail.com?subject=tianzi.jiang> for the first screen. The search will continue until all the positions are filled. -- Best wishes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position Announcement: Neuroimaging of Moral Action and Virtue
by Gary Green 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

*Postdoctoral Position Announcement: Neuroimaging of Moral Action and Virtue* The Travis Research Institute invites applications for a Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellow to work on the neuroimaging of decision making with a focus on moral action and virtue. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team led by Professor Steven Quartz (Caltech), Prof. Warren Brown (Fuller), Prof. Kevin Reimer (Fresno Pacific University), and Prof. Michael L. Spezio (Scripps College and Caltech) and will work on multimodal imaging (dwMRI, MRI, fMRI, dEEG) of human brain structure and function during decision making related to moral action and virtue. Research experience in collection and analysis of neuroimaging data (MRI/fMRI) and EEG data collection and analysis is required. An independent work style and solid knowledge of programming in SPM, fsl, and R are desired. There is also a requirement for travel within the United States to 2 to 3 data collection meetings, each lasting about a week, for on-site EEG and behavioral data collection with a rare special population of long-term care givers.Excellent interpersonal skills in working with participants is required, since the successful candidate will conduct in-depth, one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with participants. Familiarity with the neuroscience of moral action and virtue is not a requirement, but experience in decision research, moral psychology, and/or contemplative studies is a plus. All requirements for the Ph.D. degree must be completed by the date of hire. Prospective candidates should send by May 15, 2013 via email to Marta Cenac-Mehedinti (marta(a)fuller.edu): 1) Letter of Intent stating your interest in the position, relevant research and other experience, how the position will work to develop your research career, and earliest possible start date; 2) CV; 3) 3 letters of reference; and 4) up to 5 publications (can include papers in press) representative of your research. Fuller is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. The position will begin as early as June 1, 2013 and extends until the end of April, 2015. Michael L. Spezio, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience Department of Psychology Scripps College Claremont, CA mspezio(a)scrippscollege.edu 909.607.0914 and Visiting Associate Scientist Psychology & Neuroscience Division of Humanities & Social Sciences Caltech Pasadena, CA 91125 mlspezio(a)hss.caltech.edu

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Fwd: 2 PhD student positions: MVPA for high-field fMRI data
by Gary Green 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

The Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg is looking for two PhD students for a research project on evaluating multivariate pattern analysis for high-field (7-Tesla) fMRI data. This research project is performed in close collaboration of the departments of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance and Experimental Psychology and covers all methodological aspects – from basic physical principles to the analysis of cognitive processes. Researchers at the Institute of Psychology are also involved in the development of the MVPA analysis software “PyMVPA” as well as the data analysis platform “NeuroDebian” – offering additional opportunities for access to novel methodological developments. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to acquire expertise in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) by working with experts at one of Germany's leading imaging facilities. Research institutions in Magdeburg, such as the Otto-von-Guericke-University, the Leibniz-Institute for Neurobiology, and the German Center for Neuro-Degenerative Diseases, offer a multitude of research-dedicated MRI-scanners (Siemens 7 Tesla, Trio, Verio, Skyra and Philips Achieva). The Institute of Psychology operates its own compute cluster for data analysis. For more information, please see the position announcement at http://www.ipsy.ovgu.de/ipsy/en/exppsy_jobs.html

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Fwd: Post-doc positions: Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC)
by Gary Green 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

We are looking to recruit a couple of post-docs to CUBRIC in functional neurovascular imaging. One would be to work with me developing quantitative FMRI methods (3 year post) and the other is to work with Dr Kevin Murphy (Wellcome Fellow) on neurovascular coupling (2 year post). Pasted below is an advert for each one. Best wishes to all. Richard Wise FMRI Director CUBRIC School of Psychology University of Cardiff Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 0358 (direct) 0365 (reception) Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 0339 http://psych.cf.ac.uk/cubric/ http://www.cf.ac.uk/research/neuroscience/ ---- *JOB 1* ---- *Post-doctoral research associate in quantitative FMRI* *Job reference number: **860BR*** *Salary: *£30,424 - £36,298 per annum (Grade 6)** *Period of appointment: *The role is full-time and fixed termfor a duration of 36 months subject to a probationary period** We are seeking a post-doctoral research associate with a strong interest in the development of neuroimaging methodology. The post-holder would work on a human neuroimaging project, funded by the UK EPSRC, which aims to develop MRI methods for measuring human brain oxygen consumption as a marker of brain function in health and disease. The position will involve developing MRI data acquisition and analysis strategies based around BOLD FMRI and ASL measurement of cerebral blood flow (CBF). The post-holder will be expected to test these new methods in volunteers and in specific groups of neurological patients in collaboration with clinical colleagues. There will also be the opportunity to conduct PET measurements as part of the project. Applicants should have a first degree in the physical or biological sciences and a relevant PhD. The ability to communicate well with scientific colleagues and participants in our experiments is essential. Candidates should have a good understanding of the biophysics underlying FMRI methods as well as an understanding of relevant cerebral physiology. Research experience in FMRI methods development including quantitative assessment of cerebrovascular physiology would be a distinct advantage, as would experience of image data analysis in a UNIX environment using software such as Matlab. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Prof. Richard G Wise (tel: +44 (0)2920870358 oremail: wiserg(a)cardiff.ac.uk <mailto:wiserg@cardiff.ac.uk>) to find out more about the role, before submitting a formal application. A job description and further particulars, including details of how to apply, are available at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/. The closing date for applications is 10 May 2013. ---- *JOB 2* ---- *Post-doctoral research associate in neurovascular coupling* *Period of appointment:*24 months subject to a probationary period *Salary:*£30,424 – £36,298 per annum (Grade 6) We are seeking a post-doctoral research associate to work closely with Dr. Kevin Murphy in CUBRIC, School of Psychology, Cardiff University on a 5 year research programme funded by the Wellcome Trust. The post-holder will be involved in neuroimaging studies of neurovascular coupling, investigating age-related alterations in the relationship between neural activity and regional blood supply. They will be expected to acquire and analyse MRI/MEG data in both young and elderly volunteers. The motivation for this research programme stems from the fact that the fMRI BOLD signal is not a direct measure of neuronal activity. When comparing groups using this technique, the implicit assumption that neurovascular coupling properties are equivalent is made. Any alterations in cerebrovascular dynamics lead to BOLD differences that are unrelated to neuronal activity. Using an elderly group as a model for altered coupling, this project will investigate such BOLD differences, not only developing suitable correction strategies to uncover BOLD signal purely related to neural activity but also to use the vascular component as a measure of cerebrovascular health. The post-holder will assist with final objective of research program which is to translate cerebrovascular models that have been developed into young/elderly group comparisons by testing their ability to characterise group differences that are present in MEG-derived neuronal activity measures. Applicants should be experienced in the analysis of neuroimaging or neurophysiological data and should have / or be due to submit a PhD relevant to this or related fields. The ability to communicate well with scientific colleagues and participants in our experiments is essential. Candidates should have a good understanding of the biophysics underlying FMRI and/or MEG signals and their relationship to neurovascular coupling. Practical experience in the acquisition of neuroimaging data is required. For informal enquiries please contact Dr. Kevin Murphy (murphyk2(a)cardiff.ac.uk <mailto:murphyk2@cardiff.ac.uk>). A job description and further particulars, including details of how to apply, will be available on the Cardiff University jobs website http://www.cf.ac.uk/jobs/ from the 15^th April 2013. The closing date for applications is 10 May 2013. ----

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Fwd: PhD position on human associative learning at the University of Lille3
by Gary Green 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

Dear all, Below you will find an ad for a PhD position opened at the University of Lille3. Do not hesitate to share with any students you think might be interested. They can contact me if they want further information. Best, Jeremie A 3-year Ph.D. position in psychology on the topic of human associative learning is available at the University of Lille3 (Lille, France. http://ureca.recherche.univ-lille3.fr). The project will be supervised by Drs. Laurent Madelain and Jeremie Jozefowiez and will use signal detection theory and electroencephalography to better understand human associative learning and its neural dynamics. The candidate will be attached to the Research Unit on Cognitive and Affective Neurosciences (URECA, UPRESS EA 1059. http://ureca.recherche.univ-lille3.fr). The salary will be around 1368 euros per month, tax included. Applicant must have completed a master degree in psychology or a related field and must have operational command of the French language, as he/she will have to deal with French participants who might not be able to understand English. To apply, please send a CV, letter of motivation, and a list of courses you followed with grades as well as arrange for at least one recommendation letter to be sent to Laurent Madelain (laurent.madelain(a)univ-lille3.fr <mailto:laurent.madelain@univ-lille3.fr>), Jeremie Jozefowiez (jeremie.jozefowiez(a)univ-lille3.fr <mailto:jeremie.jozefowiez@univ-lille3.fr>) and Emmanuelle Fournier (emmanuelle.fournier(a)univ-lille3.fr <mailto:emmanuelle.fournier@univ-lille3.fr>) before May 10th 2013. Final selection will take place on June 21st. For further information, please contact Dr. Jeremie Jozefowiez (jeremie.jozefowiez(a)univ-lille3.fr <mailto:jeremie.jozefowiez@univ-lille3.fr>). ---------------------------------------------------------- Jeremie Jozefowiez, Ph.D. Maître de conférence U.F.R. de Psychologie Université Lille3 Domaine Universitaire du Pont de Bois BP 60149 59653 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex France Email: jeremie.jozefowiez(a)univ-lille3.fr <mailto:jeremie.jozefowiez@univ-lille3.fr> & Professor Convidado Universidade do Minho Campus de Gualtar 4710-057 Braga Portugal Email: jeremie(a)psi.uminho.pt <mailto:jeremie@psi.uminho.pt>

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MEG research group meeting
by Markus van Ackeren 09 Apr '13

09 Apr '13

Hi everyone, The next MEG research group meeting will be on April, 18th at 12.15 in C003. Please note that this meeting will be a journal club. After a short introduction to Dynamic Causal Modeling by Gary Green, we will discuss a paper by Pinotsis and colleagues that was published earlier this year in Neuroimage. Please find the paper here: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2012.10.078 For those less familiar with Dynamic Causal Modeling, I would like to recommend having a look at the following paper by Stefan Kiebel: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2427062/ There is also an excellent Scholarpedia page on the topic: http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/Dynamic_causal_modeling Hope to see you all on Thursday, next week. Markus

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