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Fwd: Post-Doctoral Position in MR Physics at the Child Mind Institute

by Gary Green

Post-Doctoral Position in MR Physics at the Child Mind Institute ================================================================ Applications are currently being invited for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position available at the Child Mind Institute. This position reports to Cameron Craddock PhD, Director of Imaging in the Center for the Developing Brain. The Child Mind Institute makes use of innovative MRI- and EEG-based imaging approaches to characterize brain maturation across the lifespan, with a particular focus on understanding the impact of psychiatric illnesses on maturational processes. Additionally, the Child Mind Institute is dedicated to the support of open-datasharing initiatives, such as the International Neuroimaging Datasharing Initiative (http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/) and Enhanced Nathan Kline Institute Rockland Sample ( http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/indi/enhanced/). The Child Mind Institute is currently recruiting a post-doctoral fellow with a strong background in Magnetic Resonance (MR) Physics to develop and optimize acquisition strategies for functional MR Imaging. The project¹s overarching goal is to develop novel fMRI experimental paradigms to elucidate mechanisms underlying psychiatric illness in pediatric populations. To this end, we are currently developing scanner software for real-time fMRI, and performing a comprehensive evaluation of low-TR fMRI acquisition strategies. In support of this mission, the fellow will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes MR physicists, neuroscientists, clinicians and computer scientists. The position is located at CMI headquarters in New York City. This is an exempt, full time position with competitive salary and benefits. Responsibilities: € Develop and implement sequence programs and image reconstruction software on a Siemens 3T TIM Trio. € Develop and maintain software to support real-time fMRI. € Large-scale analysis of fMRI, DTI and structural neuroimaging data. € Author manuscripts and presentations describing accomplished research. € Work in a multidisciplinary environment, drawing from a broad range of disciplines and imaging approaches. € Supervise junior level researchers and graduate students. Qualifications: € PhD in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, medical physics, physics or related field. € Demonstrated skills in MRI pulse sequence programming and image analysis algorithm development. € Significant prior functional MRI experience. € Proficiency in C/C++ and Matlab programming. € Strong skills in using of one or more common functional neuroimaging packages (e.g., AFNI, FSL, or SPM). € Experience with the Siemens IDEA programming framework (preferred but not required). € Motivated self-starter with great attitude and flexibility. € Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Salary and Anticipated Start Date: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience/educational qualifications. Benefits include health, vision, and dental. Anticipated Start Date is immediate. Application details: Please send a CV including the names of 3 references with your inquiry to cameron.craddock(a)childmind.org. Employment at Will Relationship: This position description does not constitute a guarantee that employment will continue for any specified period of time. Rather, employment is at the mutual consent of the employee and CMI, and can be terminated at will by the employee or by CMI. CMI reserves the right to modify the job description and/or reporting relationship at any time. CMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CMI is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Cameron Craddock, PhD Director of Imaging Center for the Developing Brain Child Mind Institute childmind.org 445 Park Avenue (entrance on 56th Street) New York, NY 10022 Assistant: Karina Febre p: 212.308.4342 e: karina.febre(a)childmind.org Speak Up for Kids: childmind.org/speakup <http://childmind.org/speakup> | Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute <http://facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute> | Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ChildMindDotOrg <http://twitter.com/ChildMindDotOrg> --- This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by return email and delete the original message. Please note, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The organization accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.

12 years, 3 months

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Fwd: Assistant Research Scientist Position at the Child Mind Institute

by Gary Green

Assistant Research Scientist Position at the Child Mind Institute ================================================================= Job Summary: Applications are currently being invited for an Assistant Research Scientist position available at the Child Mind Institute, under the direction of Cameron Craddock, PhD. The Child Mind Institute makes use of innovative MRI- and EEG-based imaging approaches to characterize brain maturation across the lifespan, with a particular focus on understanding the impact of psychiatric illnesses on maturational processes. Additionally, the Child Mind Institute is dedicated to the support of open-datasharing initiatives, such as International Neuroimaging Datasharing Initiative (http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/) and Enhanced Nathan Kline Institute – Rockland Sample ( http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/indi/enhanced/). The Child Mind Institute is currently recruiting an Assistant Research Scientist whose primary responsibility will be the acquisition and analysis of fMRI and EEG data. The principle requirement for the position is sufficient technical skills to independently develop software to implement novel data analysis strategies and task-based stimulus paradigms. The incumbent will be expected to perform large-scale neuroimaging analyses (both fMRI and EEG) with limited supervision. They must be able to: (1) work effectively in a very collaborative and multidisciplinary environment; (2) participate in writing scientific manuscripts; and (3) orally present their work. As their experience grows they will also be expected to supervise junior researchers. Responsibilities: - Implement novel signal processing, machine learning, and statistical methods in Python and C/C++. - Perform analysis on very large fMRI, MRI, DTI and EEG datasets using high performance computing infrastructures. - Develop and maintain a real-time fMRI system. - Participate in the design, implementation and performance of human neuroimaging experiments, both EEG and MRI. - Write journal publications and orally present research findings. - Mentor and in some cases supervise junior lab members such as other research associates and graduate students. Qualifications: - MS in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or other related scientific fields. - Proficient in programming C/C++ and Python. - Strong skills in using data analysis tools such as Matlab and R. - Previous experience with MRI and EEG is preferred. - Knowledge of neuroscience (cognitive and clinical) is a plus. - Prior research experience (preferred). Salary and Anticipated Start Date: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience/educational qualifications. Benefits include health, vision, and dental. Applications and interviews will begin immediately, anticipated start data is April 2, 2013. Application details: Please send a resume or CV including the names of 3 references with your inquiry to cameron.craddock(a)childmind.org. Employment at Will Relationship: This position description does not constitute a guarantee that employment will continue for any specified period of time. Rather, employment is at the mutual consent of the employee and CMI, and can be terminated at will by the employee or by CMI. CMI reserves the right to modify the job description and/or reporting relationship at any time. CMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CMI is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Cameron Craddock, PhD Director of Imaging Center for the Developing Brain Child Mind Institute childmind.org 445 Park Avenue (entrance on 56th Street) New York, NY 10022 Assistant: Karina Febre p: 212.308.4342 e: karina.febre(a)childmind.org Speak Up for Kids: childmind.org/speakup <http://childmind.org/speakup> | Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute <http://facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute> | Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ChildMindDotOrg <http://twitter.com/ChildMindDotOrg> --- This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by return email and delete the original message. Please note, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The organization accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.

12 years, 3 months

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Fwd: Neuroimaging Research Technician Position

by Gary Green

FYI A Neuroimaging Research Technician position is available in the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) Neuroimaging Research for Veterans (NeRVe) Center. The Neuroimaging Research Technician will provide technical support for image preprocessing and analysis (using programs such as FSL and FreeSurfer), maintenance and development of in-house custom processing codes (script writing in unix/linux, matlab, etc), and assist staff members in the conduct of neuroimaging research as well as administrative tasks related to the Center. This includes developing expertise and training other investigators with the operation of current MRI hardware (scanner console, goggles, headphones, BioPac system, etc) and software for data processing and analysis. Additional responsibilities will include management of online documentation and center resources. Technical skills and familiarity with Linix/Unix, Matlab, and imaging software packages such as FSL and FreeSurfer is beneficial. Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with a background in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Physics. A two year commitment is required. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two professional references to Emily Lindemer at emily.lindemer(a)va.gov .

12 years, 3 months

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Fwd: Neuroimaging Data Manager Position

by Gary Green

FYI A Neuroimaging Data Manager position is available in the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) Neuroimaging Research for Veterans (NeRVe) Center. The candidate will be responsible for effective management and maintenance of neuroimaging data within the NeRVe Center infrastructure. Responsibilities include provisioning, management of neuroimaging software, and operation, and maintenance monitoring of neuroimaging systems including individual and group file permission management. The individual will also contribute to the innovative development of the neuroimaging Center infrastructure. The individual will ensure that neuroimaging hardware, operating systems, software, and related procedures adhere to internal research standards. This individual will assist project teams with technical issues in neuroimaging data analysis and data management including backups and archiving. These activities include Linux shell scripting and more advanced coding, determining neuroimaging needs and strategies, and necessary testing of imaging systems. The individual should be trained in Linux, Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science. Certification in Linux/Unix, Macintosh, and/or Microsoft would be beneficial, as would prior data management or neuroimaging experience. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, CV, and degree transcripts to Emily Lindemer at emily.lindemer(a)va.gov .

12 years, 3 months

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EEG Workshop/Interest Group

by eh776＠york.ac.uk

If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out online: https://docs.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&fo… EEG Workshop/Interest Group I'm interested in finding out whether anyone in the department would like to attend an EEG workshop run by the ECR. This workshop would be primarily be aimed at those who have not used EEG before at York, or do not have much previous experience with EEG. I'm also interested in finding out whether users of EEG (past, present, or future) would be interested in attending regular research group meetings to discuss EEG papers, methods, analyses, findings, or anything else that you would like to discuss! If either of these interest you, please fill in the form below. Your username will recorded so that I can target future emails without spamming the whole department! Your york.ac.uk username will be recorded when you submit this form. What is your level of previous EEG experience? * Never used EEG before and not planning to use it in the near future Never used EEG before, but planning to use it in the near future Some recent EEG experience, but not much past EEG experience Have used EEG in the past, but not currently using it Previous experience using EEG and currently using EEG Other: Would you be interested in attending a talk outlining the basics of EEG? (eg background, different types of EEG, use of departmental systems, sourcing equipment) * This would not interest me I might attend this event I would be very interested in attending this event I could help to run this event Would you be interested in watching a practical demonstration with someone setting up a cap? * This would not interest me I might attend this event I would be very interested in attending this event I could help to run this event Would you be interested in an EEG interest group with regular meetings? * This would not interest me I would be interested in attending regularly and would prefer these meetings to happen once a fortnight I would be interested in attending regularly and would prefer these meetings to happen once a month I would be interested in attending regularly and would prefer these meetings to happen once a term I might attend some of these meetings if the topic were of interest to me Other: If yes, what would you prefer to use these meetings for? (selet all options that apply) Feedback on experimental design for proposed EEG projects Discussing EEG papers Discussing methods for analysing EEG data Feedback on experimental EEG results Feedback on upcoming talks/posters to be presented at conferences Talks from members of the group about their research Other: Please write any other comments or suggestions here, if you have any. Send me a copy of my responses. Never submit passwords through Google Forms. Powered by Google Docs Report Abuse - Terms of Service - Additional Terms

12 years, 3 months

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Fwd: postdoc and PhD position in comp neuroscience & MEG/EEG methods, Jena, Germany

by Gary Green

FYI --------------- extended deadline - 20th of March: We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral and a PhD student position in the Computational Neuroscience & Magnetoencephalography group at the Biomagnetic Centre (http://www.neuro.uniklinikum-jena.de/neuro/en/Research/Biomag.html), Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Germany. The successful candidates will develop novel analysis methods for Magneto- and Electroencephalography (MEG/EEG) such as connectivity analysis, source reconstruction and advanced single trial analysis. The positions are devoted to research only without any teaching or administrative duties. The work will be done in collaboration with the MEG and theoretical neuroscience groups at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging in London, UK. These positions are ideal for candidates with a computational/theoretical background and a strong interest in collaborating with experimental researchers in neuroimaging. The lab runs a 306 channels MEG (Neuromag Vectorview) with 128 integrated EEG sensors, a high-density EEG system, and high-performing compute servers. In addition the group has access to a research-only 3T MRI-scanner. All experimental facilities (MEG, EEG, MRI) are supported by experienced physics and IT staff. The applicants should have worked in neuroscience before and be motivated to work in a multidisciplinary team (e.g. mathematicians, engineers, psychologists, physicians). The postdoc applicant must have a PhD (or equivalent) in computational neuroscience, physics, or a related field and should, ideally, have expertise in EEG or MEG and nonlinear dynamical systems. The PhD student should have a mathematically oriented background in computational neuroscience, physics, or a related field but students with a cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or related background will be considered as well. The starting dates for both positions are flexible. Salary is based on German Public service regulations (postdoc TV-L E13, PhD student TV-L E13 65%). The postdoc position is initially for two years with possible extension; the PhD position is for three years with one year possible extension. Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch at their earliest convenience. Applications are considered until 20th of March 2013 but reviewing of the applications will start immediately. For questions or an informal discussion about these positions please contact Prof. Stefan Kiebel (skiebel at biomag.uni-jena.de). The following documents should be included in the application in a single PDF-file and sent by email to skiebel at biomag.uni-jena.de: A cover letter including a brief description of personal qualifications and future research interests, curriculum vitae, and contact details of two personal references. -- Prof. Dr. Stefan Kiebel Biomagnetic Center Hans Berger Dept of Neurology Jena University Hospital Tel.: +49 (0) 3641 9325770 http://www.biomag.uni-jena.de Die gesetzlichen Pflichtbestimmungen finden Sie unter http://www.uniklinikum-jena.de/Pflichtangaben.html

12 years, 3 months

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YNiC seminar cancelled

by rem

Dear Users Unfortunately the final YNiC seminar for this term has had to been cancelled. YNiC seminars will restart next term on April 25th. 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

12 years, 3 months

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Fwd: Postdoctoral researcher - University of Cambridge

by Gary Green

FYI ----------------- Postdoctoral researcher University of Cambridge, Cam-CAN Research Project, Department of Psychology Vacancy Ref: PJ00953 Salary: £27,854 - £36,298 pa Applications are invited for a 2-year post-doctoral researcher to join the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (Cam-CAN). This centre brings together a large group of researchers across the University of Cambridge and at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC-CBSU) who aim to relate brain changes to cognitive changes over the adult lifespan (covering ages 18-88). The appointee will work with a unique population-representative sample of 700 adults on whom we have collected extensive cognitive and neural measures. A subset of these individuals will be run in a further set of fMRI and MEG studies designed to probe major cognitive functions. The Cam-CAN project will integrate across these data-sets using a variety of methods, relating changes in neural structure and function over the lifespan to changes in cognitive function and capacity. The role of the postholder will be to continue ongoing analyses of the 700 dataset, carry through the second stage fMRI and MEG studies, and play a key role in integrating the various Cam-CAN cognitive and imaging data-sets using multivariate and multimodal neuroimaging analysis methods. The appointee will be a cognitive neuroscientist with a strong background in imaging and imaging statistics, and cognitive and/or physiological ageing. Candidates should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods, applied statistics or cognitive ageing. Knowledge of and experience in advanced MEG imaging analyses, particularly connectivity analysis is essential, and it would be an advantage to have some experience of fMRI. Excellent statistical, computer programming (MATLAB and/or Python) and MEG analysis (SPM, Fieldtrip) skills are essential. Candidates should be careful, efficient, able to communicate effectively, and enjoy working as part of a diverse and energetic interdisciplinary team. The applicant will be based in the Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, Department of Psychology. The Centre has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR scanner, EEG and MEG facilities housed at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit in Cambridge. Applications in the form of a covering letter, CV with full publication list, and completed cover sheet (CHRIS/6 Parts 1 and 3 only, including details of three referees) should be sent to Mrs M Dixon at csladmin(a)csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk or by post to Mrs Marie Dixon, Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EB. The CHRIS/6 can be downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/. The Vacancy number for this position is PJ00953. Closing date: 4th April 2013. Start date: to be negotiated but no later than 1 October 2013 Limit of tenure: The funds for this post are available for 2 years. For further details, please see our website at http://www.cam-can.com/vacancies/index.html The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

12 years, 4 months

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YNiC seminar today

by rem

Dear Users Today (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Miles Whittington from the Hull York Medical School. The title of the talk is "Physiology and pathology of neocortical delta rhythms". 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

12 years, 4 months

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UCAS visit - 6th March - Today!

by Michael Simpson

Dear all, there will be two UCAS visits to YNiC today. Both visits will have approximately 40 students, plus their parents / relatives / friends. The first visit will be between 13.00 - 13.30, the second visit between 13.30 - 14.00. As usual, you are more than welcome to be around and chat to the relatives and friends whilst the students have a tour of the scanners. However, if you are planning to work in Open Plan during this time, please can you chose a workstation towards the back wall of Open Plan rather than near the projection wall. This is the last UCAS visit to YNiC this term, thank you all for your help an patience during these lively sessions. Thanks, Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

12 years, 4 months

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ECR Social Event

by Emma Holmes

Dear all, As it's approaching the end of the term, it's almost time for another ECR social event! We've organised a karaoke night in the department next Thursday. So it's time to start practicing singing in front of the mirror! We're also planning to have some different types of snacks from around the world! It's a chance to show off the food from your native country (or a country of your choice) and also try some food from different countries. Bring something in (bought or handmade) for others to taste. It only needs to be something small. It should be a great evening. Hopefully we'll have some of the regular karaoke singers, and some that we haven't heard before too. Everyone's welcome! (Even if you just want to come along to listen to the songs). It'll take place in C003 at 5:30pm next Thursday (Week 10, 14th March). See you there! 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

12 years, 4 months

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MEG research group meeting next week

by Markus van Ackeren

Hi everyone, This is to remind you of our next MEG research group meeting on Thursday, next week (14th, March). Rebecca Millman is going to talk about her work on Brain mechanisms underlying spoken sentence comprehension based on tone-vocoded speech. As usual, we will meet in C003, at 12.15. Best wishes, Markus

12 years, 4 months

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Fwd: PhD studentship in computer vision, eye-tracking, and natural language, University of Edinburgh

by Gary Green

University of Edinburgh School of Informatics PHD STUDENTSHIP IN COMPUTER VISION, EYE-TRACKING, AND NATURAL LANGUAGE Applications are invited for a fully funded, three-year PhD studentship that combines ideas from computer vision, eye-tracking research, and natural language processing. The aim of the PhD project is to develop techniques for using human fixation data as recorded by an eye-tracker to train computer vision models, thus reducing the need for manual annotation. This approach will be augmented to exploit textual data (e.g., image captions) to improve object labeling. Another project aim is to crowd-source the eye-tracking data, e.g., through the use of webcams. Applicants for the studentship must have: * Strong undergraduate degree in computer science or a related discipline * Excellent programming skills * Solid mathematical foundations (especially linear algebra and probability theory) * Fluency in English, both written and spoken * UK or EU nationality -- this is mandatory; applicants of other nationalities will not be considered * Master's degree in a relevant area is desirable * Experience in computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, or eye-tracking is desirable The School of Informatics at Edinburgh is one of the top-ranked computer science departments in Europe and offers an exciting, interdisciplinary research environment. Edinburgh is a beautiful historic city with a high quality of life. Starting date: September 2013 as soon as possible after that. The PhD work will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. Vittorio Ferrari and Dr. Frank Keller, whose research interests can be found at: http://groups.inf.ed.ac.uk/calvin/ http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/keller/ For pre-screening, please send applications to the email address below, including: * Full CV * Full transcripts of both undergraduate and Master's degree (if applicable); this studentship requires high grades, especially in mathematics and programming courses * The names and email addresses of two referees * List of publications, if you have prior research experience Contact: Vittorio Ferrari, vferrari(a)staffmail.ed.ac.uk <mailto:vferrari@staffmail.ed.ac.uk> Deadline: 25 April 2013

12 years, 4 months

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YNiC seminar 7th March

by rem

Dear Users This Thursday (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Miles Whittington from the Hull York Medical School. The title of the talk is "Physiology and pathology of neocortical delta rhythms". 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

12 years, 4 months

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Fwd: Associate Professor position available

by Gary Green

Monash University is seeking to appoint an academic with an outstanding track record in developmental cognitive neuroscience. See link for more details. http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=510328&lWorkTypeID=&lLocat…

12 years, 4 months

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Fwd: Post-doc position in Düsseldorf / Jülich

by Gary Green

The Cognitive Neuroscience Group at the Institute of Clinical Neuroscience, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf headed by Prof. Simon Eickhoff, is looking to fill a post-doctoral position (E13/TVL). The position is available immediately and initial funding is secured for 2 years with the possibility of extension. Together with the Brain Network Modelling Group at the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1), Research Center Jülich, we are dedicated to the multi-modal analysis of brain structure, function and connectivity. To this end, we employ functional and structural MRI (with research dedicated 3T, 4T and 9.4T scanners available), database-driven modeling and meta-analyses as well as analyses of structural (diffusion-weighted imaging), functional (resting-state analysis and co-activation modeling) and effective (Dynamic Causal Modeling) connectivity analyses. A key focus of our current work is the integration of multiple modalities, in particular the use of functional imaging meta-analyses as a priori information for resting-state connectivity analyses and DTI tractography. Further information and key publications may be found at: http://www.neurosciences-duesseldorf.de/principal-investigators-and-junior-… http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-1/EN/Forschung/Brain_Network_Modeling/Brai… <http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-1/EN/Forschung/Brain_Network_Modeling/Brai…> The recruited post-doc will perform cutting-edge research in the field of multi-modal connectivity analyses including the development, refinement and application of new analysis approaches. Moreover, he/she is encouraged to develop and sharpen a scientific profile in one of the topics covered by our group (inter-individual variability and aging, social cognition, executive control, pathophysiology of depression, schizophrenia or Parkinson’s). In doing so, the successful applicant will work in a dynamic team of young investigators and supervise interns and medical students working on related projects. Successful candidates should have a PhD or comparable degree. Proven experience and proficiency in either SPM or FSL and a solid publication record in brain imaging are absolutely required. Previous work on resting-state fMRI or diffusion tractography is highly advantageous as is programming expertise, in particular in Matlab. (Basic) knowledge of German is helpful for the interaction with non-scientific staff but not totally necessary. To apply, please send a CV, motivation letter and contact details of three academic referees to Simon.Eickhoff(a)uni-duesseldorf.de =================================== Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Simon B. Eickhoff Cognitive Neuroscience Group Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf Telefon: +49 211 81 13018 Fax: +49 211 81 13015 eMail: Simon.Eickhoff(a)uni-duesseldorf.de <mailto:Simon.Eickhoff@uni-duesseldorf.de> and Brain Network Modelling Group Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1) Research Center Jülich Telefon: +49 2461 61 8609 Fax: +49 2461 61 2820 eMail: S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de <mailto:S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

12 years, 4 months

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Fwd: PhD studentship in brain network modelling (University of Southampton's Institute for Complex Systems Simulation)

by Gary Green

Dear all, a funded PhD opportunity on brain network modelling has arisen in the Institute for Complex Systems Simulation. Details can be found here: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=44233 Applications will be handled through the University of Southampton's Institute for Complex Systems Simulation http://www.icss.soton.ac.uk/apply.html and EPSRC funding restrictions apply http://www.icss.soton.ac.uk/studentships.html If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Best, Thomas Blumensath _____________________________________________ Thomas Blumensath, New Frontiers Fellow (Senior Research Fellow/Tenure Track Lecturer) ISVR, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK thomas.blumensath(a)soton.ac.uk

12 years, 4 months

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Fwd: PhD position MPI Leipzig

by Gary Green

*PhD Position* *Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig* The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Leipzig and the Collaborative Research Centre "Obesity Mechanisms" at the University Clinic Leipzig are offering 2 PhD studentships in the project "Neurocognitive Models of Behavioural Control in Obesity". The goal of this project is the development of detailed models of brain functioning with respect to cognitive control mechanisms and their alterations in human obesity using both neurobiological and computational modelling methods. This work combines structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with computational modelling and behavioural assessment. Research will be conducted at the MPI in Leipzig, an internationally leading centre for cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging. The institute offers a multidisciplinary and international environment with excellent research facilities and infrastructure including a 7T and several 3T MRI scanners. The ideal candidate for position 1 holds a university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Cognitive Science or similar with focus on computational aspects and has strong interests in the modelling of complex biological systems. Prior experiences in computational modelling and neuroimaging as well as programming skills are of advantage. The ideal candidate for position 2 holds a university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Neurobiology, Cognitive Science, Biology, Psychology or similar and has strong interests in systems neuroscience, neurotransmitter systems and large-scale network physiology. Prior experience in behavioural assessment and neuroimaging are of advantage. A solid background in statistics and proficiency in oral and written English are required for both positions. The positions are available for up to 4 years starting as soon as possible. Salary is based on the German public service regulations (E13/2, TV-L). The call will remain open until the positions are filled. Applications should be sent as a single PDF email attachment (max. 10-15 MB) to application_SFB1052(a)cbs.mpg.de quoting reference number "SFB1052". Complete Applications include cover letter, CV, one letter of reference and copies of university degrees and additional certificates. Please state explicitly which position you wish to be considered for. The MPI and University Clinic Leipzig are equal opportunity employers. Applications from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Handicapped applicants with equal qualification are preferred. Informal inquiries may be made to Dr. Annette Horstmann (horstmann(a)cbs.mpg.de) and Dr. Jane Neumann (neumann(a)cbs.mpg.de).

12 years, 4 months

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YNiC seminar today (external speaker)

by rem

Dear Users This afternoon (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Michael Morgan from the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research. The title of Michael's talk is "Effects (or non-effects) of attentional distraction on the BOLD response and behavioural adaptation". http://www.nf.mpg.de/cv/michael-morgan.html 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: Postdoctoral Position Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

by Gary Green

The Gaab Lab http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab and (www.babymri.org) <http://www.babymri.org)>) at the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience at Children’s Hospital Boston (Developmental Medicine Center) invites applications for a NIH funded post-doctoral associate in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience/pediatric fMRI. Available resources include a 3.0T MRI scanner, a child-friendly Mock scanner and analysis platforms based in MATLAB/UNIX. The candidate will be expected to design, organize and conduct pediatric and infant (f)MRI experiments, analyze behavioral and fMRI data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and participate in conferences. The NIH and foundation funded projects will focus on neural and behavioral pre-markers of developmental dyslexia in infants and pre-reading children as well as typical reading and language development. The successful applicant should have a doctoral degree in a field related to developmental cognitive neuroscience (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, developmental psychology, medicine or psychology). Individuals with a background in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science will also be considered, as appropriate. The successful applicant must possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Applicants are expected to have a very strong research background in the design and statistical analysis of functional brain-imaging experiments. Experience with SPM, FSL, Freesurfer, UNIX/LINUX/ and/or programming skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) are desirable and experience with MVPA or connectivity analyses a plus. Experience with pediatric functional neuroimaging and language and reading research are useful. Approximate start date is Spring/Summer 2013 (the earlier the better). Successful applicants will be appointed at Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School. For consideration please send a statement of interest, a CV and a list of three potential referees via email to Nadine Gaab, PhD (nadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu <mailto:nadine.gaab@childrens.harvard.edu>). The search will continue until the position is filled. -- /"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" A. Einstein (1879-1955)/// /Nadine Gaab, PhD/// /Assistant Professor of Pediatrics/// /Harvard Medical School / // /Faculty Affiliate/ /Program in Neuroscience, Harvard Medical School / // /Member of the Faculty of Education/// /Harvard Graduate School of Education/// // /Children's Hospital Boston Department of Medicine/////Division of Developmental Medicine/// /Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience 1 Autumn Street (Office 643) Boston, MA 02115/// /nadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu <mailto:nadine.gaab@childrens.harvard.edu>/// /phone: (857)-218-3021/// /Main Lab: 617-355-0400/// /fax: 617-730-0518/// /http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab/// ///www.babymri.org <http://www.babymri.org/>///

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Fwd: PhD in Computational Psychiatry

by Gary Green

The Translational Neuromodeling Unit (TNU) headed by Prof. Klaas Enno Stephan is a newly founded division of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). Its mission is to translate advances in computational neuroscience into clinically useful diagnostic tools. To this end, the TNU brings together modellers, experimentalists and clinicians who jointly develop mathematical models of brain (dys)function and evaluate their diagnostic use for psychiatry and neurology in patient studies. We have access to a wide range of experimental facilities - including fMRI (3T & 7T), EEG, TMS, eye tracking - and are presently setting up a research clinic for patient studies. For more information, see http://www.translationalneuromodeling.org. The TNU invites applications for a doctoral student (PhD) position (duration 3 years). The topic concerns the development of decision-making experiments and mathematical models to answer specific clinical questions in psychiatric settings, such as the origin of the comorbidity between depression and anxiety, the length of an acute episode or predicting relapse in addiction. The project will first focus on developing decision-making models and experiments appropriate to the clinical question. The models will be psychologically and neurobiologically informed to maximize the chances of characterizing the relevant "hidden" neural processes from behavior, eye movements and imaging data. The successful applicant will primarily develop these models and conduct the experiments in both clinical and non-clinical populations. Essential qualifications and interests include both strong interests in psychopathology and mathematics or statistics. The applicant has - Either a mathematical background (e.g., a degree in engineering, physics, computer science, statistics, mathematical psychology, mathematical biology, machine learning or computational neuroscience) and a strong interest in psychopathology - Or a background in psychopathology (e.g. a degree in clinical psychology, experimental psychology, medicine, public health, neuroscience or epidemiology) and strong interest in mathematical methods Further essential qualifications are strong programming skills, an enjoyment of inter-disciplinary interactions with experimentalists and clinicians, a "team player" attitude, and an interest in biomedical questions and real-world applications of computational models. Additionally, the ideal applicant has experience with - Bayesian methods, and/or machine learning, - conducting or analyzing experimental data. The position is available immediately. Interested students should submit their applications (incl. CV, names of at least two referees, and a brief letter of motivation outlining their interests and explaining why they meet the above requirements) to Quentin Huys (tnu-jobs(a)biomed.ee.ethz.ch). Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.

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A potentially exciting opportunity

by Gary Green

http://www.wiko-berlin.de/fellows/schwerpunktgruppen/college-for-life-scien… -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329 Claire,Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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YNiC seminar 28th February

by rem

Dear Users This week (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Michael Morgan from the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research. The title of Michael's talk is "Effects (or non-effects) of attentional distraction on the BOLD response and behavioural adaptation". http://www.nf.mpg.de/cv/michael-morgan.html 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 available on fMRI methods for clinical applications

by Gary Green

This might suit a person with lots of programming skills -------------------- We have a mystery post-doc fMRI-methods-oriented position opened joint between my group (Parietal, INRIA [1]) and the cognitive Science group of Neurospin (Unicog, INSERM [2]), in Paris. This position is financed by a project to use resting-state fMRI for pronostic on stroke patients. A first part of this data has been acquired by our clinical colleagues (Flore Baronnet-Chauvet and Yves Samson) and partly processed by myself (paper is in its final stages). We now have longitudinal data that is sitting on a disk for lack of researcher with time to analyze it. We have money to pay for a post-doc (at least one year, maybe more, I need to check). We need someone with a real interest in challenging fMRI data analysis problems for clinical application. The post-doc would be free to spend 50% of his time conduct his own line of research, benefiting from the stimulating environment at Neurospin. I spent one year in this specific position and I can testify that it is a difficult but rewarding job. The clinical application part of the research is slow moving but helps getting a good understanding of the important methods question. Having 50% of your time to develop your own line of research is a good way to transform these intuitions in purely methodological contributions. The stroke-oriented research would be mainly supervised by myself, as I know the dataset and resting-state data processing well, in collaboration with our clinical collaborators, as well as the original PI of the study, Andreas Kleinschmidt, now in Geneva. I haven't written a formal call for this position for lack of time. If you are interested, please contact me very quickly. We need to make a decision soon, and I am leaving for a long trip in a week (and crawling under work). Looking forwards to hearing from candidates, Gaël [1] https://team.inria.fr/parietal/ [2] http://www.unicog.org -- Gael Varoquaux Researcher, INRIA Parietal Laboratoire de Neuro-Imagerie Assistee par Ordinateur NeuroSpin/CEA Saclay , Bat 145, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette France Phone: ++ 33-1-69-08-79-68 http://gael-varoquaux.info http://twitter.com/GaelVaroquaux _______________________________________________ Nipy-devel mailing list Nipy-devel(a)neuroimaging.scipy.org http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/nipy-devel

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Visit in YNiC today

by Michael Simpson

Dear all, there will be a visit from PGCE Physics teachers between 14.00 and 15.30 this afternoon. The group will be approximately 20 in number. The Open Plan workstations will be available during this session, however if you are planning to work in Open Plan during this time, please can you chose a workstation towards the back wall of Open Plan rather than near the projection wall. Many thanks, Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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