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Fwd: University of Nottingham Research Fellowships
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ----------------------------------------------- *University of Nottingham Research Fellowships* * * Applications are invited from exceptional postdoctoral scientists for the University of Nottingham Research Fellowships. We welcome applications from postdoctoral scientists working in any area of psychology or neuroscience. The highlights of this prestigious fellowship scheme are as follows: 1. Fellowships are three years in duration and linked to a permanent academic post. 2. Fellows can apply for £25K research costs and £5K childcare costs per annum. 3. Applicants must have submitted their PhD and should have no more than six years full time postdoctoral experience. 4. Salary will be commensurate with postdoctoral experience on either level 4 or 5 of the University pay scales Further details of this scheme can be found at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/fellowships/nottingham-advance-researc… Please email expressions of interest forms (downloadable via the link) to Dr. Ben Webb (B.Webb(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:B.Webb@nottingham.ac.uk>) no later than 7th November 2012.

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Fwd: Two Postdoctoral Positions in Human Neuroimaging of Reward, Risk and Economic Decision-Making, University of Cambridge
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ------------------------------------ We seek postdoctoral applicants interested in event-related fMRI in healthy humans. The work is funded by major recent grants from the Wellcome Trust and the European Research Council. Our work investigates the neural processing of fundamental variables underlying learning and decision making in individuals and in social interactions, based on animal learning theory and economic decision theory. We appreciate simple, well designed experimental tasks and thorough behavioural testing. Our rationales, task designs and data interpretations are informed by parallel work using single neuron behavioural electrophysiology. Our projects benefit from collaborations with experimental psychologists and behavioural economists in Cambridge and abroad, including Peter Bossaerts from Caltech, Pasadena. We combine the candidate's own ideas with the demands of the grants. Planned projects involve probability, risk, economic utility and other decision variables, and social cooperation and inequity. We have access to four Siemens Trio 3T scanners. For details on our group, see http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/staff/schultz/. We seek candidates with published experience in human neuroimaging. Additional knowledge in behavioural economics, primate behavioural neurophysiology or computational neuroscience would be an asset, as is experience with quantitative testing in controlled behavioural tasks, advanced statistics including multivariate classifiers, reinforcement model-based regressions or Bayesian updating. However, training will be provided in all areas necessary for successful completion of the project. We appreciate excellent social and writing skills. The initial deadline for applications is November 15, 2012, although the search will continue until the appropriate candidate has been identified. Start date is flexible. Initial appointments will be for 2 years, with consideration for prolongation. The salary will be on the standard University scale in the range of £27,578 to £35,938 depending on previous research experience. Applications should include CV, list of publications, half page description of research experience related to the projects stated above including experience in neuroimaging, quantitative behavioural testing and computer programming, a half page description of research interests, and contact details of two referees. Please apply to Prof Wolfram Schultz, Department of Physiology, Development& Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, UK, ws234(a)cam.ac.uk.

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Fwd: Brain imaging PhD projects available
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ----------------------------------- Three brain imaging PhD projects are available at the Sleep & Cognition group of the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Projects are in collaboration with one or more partners in Freiburg, Basel or Strasbourg. * * *Project 8: Individual differences in the spatiotemporal profile of brain activity during wake and sleep* The project aims to elucidate how spatiotemporal profiles of brain activity develop from wakefulness to deep sleep. Assessments in good and poor sleepers will be done using the EGI MR-compatible 256-channel high density EEG-system in the quietest 3T MRI system presently available, a Toshiba Vantage Titan 3T with the Pianissimo technology. Analyses include graph theoretical and network complexity measures. Assessments will be made in Amsterdam, analyses both in Amsterdam, Freiburg and Basel.* * * * *Project 6: Spatiotemporal patterns of cortical oscillations that determine subjective wake time during sleep* The project aims to elucidate the neural correlates of the loss of consciousness during sleep. Spatiotemporal profiles of brain activity in good and poor sleepers will be obtained using the EGI 256-channel high density EEG-system, both during unperturbed sleep and in response to sensory stimulation. Analyses include graph theoretical and network complexity measures. Assessments will be made in Amsterdam, analyses both in Amsterdam and Freiburg. * * *Project 4: Reward effects of light: phototherapy as a treatment for pathologies with motivational deficits* The project aims to elucidate the involvement of brain regions regulating reward and motivation in the mood-improving effects of bright light. 3T MRI assessments will be done in good and poor sleepers. Assessments of behavior, circadian genes, proteins, neurotransmitters and hormones will be done in transgenic animals. Human studies will be performed in Amsterdam, animal studies in Strasbourg. Projects are open to students with a (pending) master (or equivalent) degree in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience or Engineering or comparable. Experience with brain imaging, EEG, or sleep is an advantage for all projects. Experience with animal studies is an advantage for project 4. Especially students with some affinity with and/or background in mathematics and/or scientific programming are also encouraged to apply. A proficient level of familiarity with large datasets and programming is commendable, e.g. using Matlab. Mastery of the English language is essential for writing papers and a thesis; mastery of the local languages will facilitate recordings. If you're interested, please read additional information on http://www.neurotime-erasmus.org/ and contact e.van.someren(a)nin.knaw.nl <mailto:e.van.someren@nin.knaw.nl>. Thank you for your interest! Prof. dr. Eus J.W. Van Someren http://www.nin.knaw.nl/research_groups/van_someren_group/

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BNS meeting in November
by Beth Jefferies 04 Oct '12

04 Oct '12

Dear All, I’d like to draw your attention to the forthcoming meeting of the British Neuropsychological Society (BNS) on 7-8 November in Queen Square, London. Presentations at the BNS are comprised of a diverse range of topics and methodologies (not limited to patient-based studies) by some of the leading researchers. They are relevant to all those with an interest in the brain and cognition. Highlights of the forthcoming meeting include: *“Frontotemporal Dementia: From Modules to Molecules”* *John Hodges* (University of New South Wales, Australia) will deliver the Freda Newcombe Lecture *“Medial Temporal Lobe Functional Heterogeneity: Inputs or Processes?”* *Kim Graham* (Cardiff University) & *Daniela Montaldi* (University of Manchester) will participate in The John Marshall Memorial Debate *"Metacognitive aspects of Alzheimer's disease"* *Daniel Mograbi*, *Robin Morris *(Institute of Psychiatry, London) and *Andrew Budson *(Boston University, USA). The full program can be found here: http://www.the-bns.org/meetings.html One advantage of the BNS is that it is virtually free to attend (and is indeed free to attend if you opt to become a member): £10 for student non-members and £20 for other non-members if you register before 20th October (http://www.the-bns.org/registration.html) We look forward to seeing you there, Jamie Ward BNS Meetings Secretary -- Beth Jefferies Department of Psychology, University of York +44 01904 631585

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MEG Physicist Position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
by Gary Green 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

FYI ================================================================================================================================= */_MEG Physicist Position Vacant_/* *_MEG Lab Overview_* * * Our MEG lab is a section of the Neurophysiology Department, which belongs to National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) which is one of the most important health care providers at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC). Our hospital is founded by the Ministry of Health (MOH). The lab was established in early 2011, and was running officially, by October 2011. Our MEG system is 306 sensors Neuromag System (Elekta, Helsinki, Finland). The lab conducts clinical applications for pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation and brain mapping. Our aim to have high standard scientific and clinical research, to be one of the labs that contribute in developing MEG systems, and became a reference for other labs in the region of Middle East. * * *_Requirements_* Required applicant should have a minimal of Master's degree (or equivalent), have academic experience in using numerical methods to analyse complex systems, and be willing to do further development for mathematical and software programs. Preferable to have strong motivations and ambitions to take part in the research. Also, researchers having interest in neural and human science with expertise in different areas are such as Statistics, machine learning, parallel distributed computing, signal processing, artificial intelligence, bio-measurement and instrumentation, computer vision, statistical physics, cognitive psychology. Preferable to have enthusiastic to understand the dynamic properties of the human brain and to probe the interaction between different regions. Furthermore, you are prepared to take courses and workshops offered based on the lab requirement. Proficiency in oral and written English is essential. You are expected to work in a team, sharing technical know-how and ideas. Most pass the personal interview (Hospital may organize overseas trip interview serious applicant only). *_Conditions of Employment_* *Position: *Full-time Researcher / Full-time Research physicist* Tenure: *Single year based contract, renewable based on evaluation *Salary: *Based on experience and negotiable* Work Location: *Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia* ** **_Application Materials _1- CV 2- List of publications 3- Copy of the passport 4- Recommendation letters from three researchers* *_Starting Date _October 1^st 2012 * *_Deadline _* *Opens until positions are filled (first come, first served)* * * *_Contact_* */Dr. SALAH ALMUBARAK, /**/BSc, MD, FRCPC Head Section of MEG lab/* */Clinical Neurophysiology Department National Neuroscience Institute King Fahad Medical City Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/* */saalmubarak(a)kfmc.med.sa <mailto:saalmubarak@kfmc.med.sa>/* */drsalmubarak(a)gmail.com <mailto:drsalmubarak@gmail.com> /* */Tel +966 1 288 9999 Ex. 7476 Fax +966 1 288 _9000_ Ex. 7476/* */Cell +966 569557313/* * * * ===========================================================================================================================* * * * *

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First meeting of MEG research group this Tursday
by Markus van Ackeren 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

Hi everyone, It is great to see how more and more people in the Department are getting excited about the possibilities of using MEG to tackle numerous unanswered questions from their own field of research. This development has led to the idea of creating a forum where MEG researchers or those who are interested in the methods get the opportunity to a) discuss methodological advances/issues in the field, and b) get feedback on ongoing projects in the Department. Therefore, I am very pleased to invite all of you who are using MEG, or planning to use it in the future to our first meeting, this Thursday (04-10-12), at 12.00 in the Deparment of Psychology (C003). Please feel free to bring lunch and coffee. The meeting will take about 1h. During the first half, Catarina Teige has kindly agreed to present some very preliminary results from her study on semantic cognition. In the second half, we will discuss the form of the next couple of meetings. In particular, I would like to get an impression on what topics you are interested in and how we can make these meetings interesting for every one of you. I hope to see you during our first meeting. With best wishes, Markus

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Fwd: Post-doctoral position on brain-body interactions in visual consciousness, Paris
by Gary Green 26 Sep '12

26 Sep '12

fyi --------------------------------- A post-doctoral position is available to work on brain-body interactions in visual consciousness and cognition, in the Visual Cognition group visualcognition.ens.fr <http://visualcognition.ens.fr/> led by Catherine Tallon-Baudry, Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Department of Cognitive Science, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris. The project aims at testing whether and how interoceptive and perceptual signals interact to generate subjective experience. It involves recording neural activity (MEG, EEG, fMRI) and various bodily measures. Applicants should have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience. Fluent English & Matlab are mandatory. Prior experience in electrophysiology would be valuable. French speaking is not a requirement. Starting date is January 2013 or later, with an initial appointment of 1 year, renewable. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should send a CV, publication list, letter of intent with a statement of research interest, and the name and contact of two references to catherine.tallon-baudry(a)ens.fr <mailto:catherine.tallon-baudry@ens.fr>. Informal enquiry by email is welcome.

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Fwd: Job Posting
by Gary Green 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

FYI -------- Original Message -------- Could you please post the attached job for a MEG Post-Doc at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. - Thanks Hari Eswaran PhD Scientific Director FMEG -- SARA UAMS, Little Rock, 72205 *University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences* *Post-Doctoral Research Position* We are searching for a postdoctoral researcher with training in digital signal processing and time series analysis. The extremely weak biomagnetic fields generated in the brain of the human fetus can now be measured utilizing Superconducting QUantum Interference Device (SQUID) technology. The SQUID Array for Reproductive Assessment (SARA) was developed to apply SQUID technology to the measurement of physiological parameters from fetuses, mothers and newborns. The data that is recorded includes fetal Magnetoencephalography (MEG,) fetal Magnetocardiography (MCG) an uterine Magnetomyography (MMG). The SARA instrument is a unique world-class instrument installed in the SARA Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas. (http://obgyn.uams.edu/researchcenters). Applicants are expected to work in close collaboration with graduate students and members of the SARA-team and collaborators at our sister institution, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) to develop new study protocols, perform data analysis and develop new analytical approaches. Areas under investigation include independent component analysis, spatial time series analysis, fractal behavior, and 3D modeling and mapping. Requirements: A PhD (or near completion) in engineering, physics, computer science, neurosciences or a related field and excellent knowledge of signal analysis and modeling. Ability to program and use MATLAB is required. The position is available initially for two years. Salary is commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications including CV and a list of publications should be submitted by email to: Hari Eswaran PhD (saracenter(a)uams.edu <mailto:saracenter@uams.edu>). The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law all applications are subject to disclosure. Person hired must have proof or legal authority to work in the United States.

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Fwd: 1 post-doc and 1 PhD position in human auditory and motor neuroscience
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI --------- The Department of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology at Oldenburg University, Germany, offers a *Post-doctoral position (E13/TVL, 3 years plus) * and a *PhD position (0.5*E13/TVL, initially 2 years)* The lab focuses on the fields of neural coding of complex movements and neural coding of speech in the human brain with the aim of developing brain-machine-interfaces. To extend our interdisciplinary team we seek for highly motivated candidates with strong quantitative and experimental skills. The post-doctoral position requires a PhD or comparable degree and the PhD position requires a masters or comparable degree. The post-doctoral position is initially limited to three years after with an option for an extension to obtain habilitation (post-doctoral degree, similar to a lecturer qualification). Successful candidates will perform cutting edge research in one of the lab's foci and should have a background in one or more of the following fields: non-invasive or invasive human neurophysiology of the motor or auditory system, statistical learning, brain-machine-interfacing. The positions offer an excellent interdisciplinary working environment with opportunities for international exchange. The lab is involved in the EU-project BRACOG (brain controlled grasping) and we have a close collaboration with UC Berkeley, USA. The University of Oldenburg was recently awarded a Cluster of Excellence in hearing research. The Dept. of Psychology will offer an attractive scientific environment with access to research dedicated state-of-the-art approaches to human neurophysiological techniques (fMRI, NIRS, EEG, ECoG, and MEG). Electronic applications are preferred and can be send to: Professor Dr. Jochem Rieger: Jochem.rieger(a)uni-oldenburg.de <mailto:Jochem.rieger@uni-oldenburg.de> Please send paper applications until September 30^th 2012 to: Margrit Jung Dept. of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology Institute of Psychology Oldenburg University 26111 Oldenburg Germany Applications should include your CV and a list of most recent publications. Applications for the post-doctoral position should include a research statement (max. 3 pages). The University of Oldenburg aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons. -- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jochem Rieger Applied Neurocognitive Knight Lab Psychology Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute Faculty V University of California Carl-von-Ossietzky University 132 Barker Hall 26111 Oldenburg Berkeley, CA 94720-3192 Germany USA Phone: +49(0)4417984533 Fax: +49(0)4417983865

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Fwd: PhD position in Social/Cognitive Neuroscience (Bangor University, UK)
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI A 3-year PhD studentship is available in the School of Psychology at Bangor University commencing in January 2013. A highly-motivated and creative student with strong written and oral communication skills, and preferably experience with human neuroscience techniques (fMRI, TMS, EEG) is required for this position. The project is part of ongoing research in the Social Brain in Action Laboratory (SoBA Lab), which explores the cognitive and brain systems that underpin our ability to understand the actions and mental states of other people. Project description Appreciating the meaning of social interactions depends crucially on understanding others’ identity. To date, neuroimaging studies have examined separately how we perceive features of other people, such as their bodies, beliefs and attitudes. As such, it is not known how multiple features of a person are integrated in the brain to form a holistic understanding of a person’s identity. The aim of the current project is to use fMRI and connectivity analyses (e.g., PPI, DCM or Granger) to measure the influence of distinct brain regions on each other during social perception. By doing so, the project will build a more coherent picture of how multiple brain circuits interact when we make sense other people’s behaviour (for further discussion see Ramsey, van Schie& Cross, 2011, Cognitive Neuroscience). SoBA Lab The SoBA Lab is an international research group housed in the School of Psychology at Bangor University, which offers access to outstanding facilities for Social / Cognitive Neuroscience. Furthermore, Bangor is situated in a beautiful region of North Wales close to Snowdonia National Park, which provides a wonderful natural backdrop to professional activities. Informal enquiries regarding the PhD position can be directed to Richard Ramsey (r.ramsey [at] bangor.ac.uk) and further information about the SoBA Lab is available at: www.soba-lab.com. Guidelines for formal applications will be published in due course. ---------------------------------- Richard Ramsey, PhD Lecturer School of Psychology Wales Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience (WICN) Bangor University Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2AS, UK

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Fwd: tenure-track faculty job opening in behavioral neuroscience at UCLA
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The UCLA Department of Psychology announces a Tenure-Track faculty position in behavioral neuroscience. The rank for the appointment is open, but candidates at the Assistant Professor level are preferred. Broadly speaking, we are interested in candidates who apply the perspectives and techniques of neuroscience to psychological questions in humans and/or animals. The specific area of research is open. Among the areas that would be of interest and would complement our department's existing strengths are neuroscience of emotion and motivation, neuro-economics, cognitive neuroscience, and genetic and epigenetic influences on behavior and psychopathology. The position entails both undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities and assumes an active research program. Applicants should submit a letter, curriculum vita, statement of research and teaching interests, relevant publications, and three letters of recommendation to be sent to Behavioral Neuroscience Search Committee, (Job #: 0875-1213-02), Department of Psychology, UCLA, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095 or email materials as attachments to bnsfacultysearch(a)psych.ucla.edu <mailto:bnsfacultysearch@psych.ucla.edu>. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of mentoring under-represented minorities. UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to achieving diversity among its faculty, students and staff. http://www.psych.ucla.edu/employment-opportunities/academic-employment-oppo… Best regards, Jesse -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jesse Rissman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Integrative Center for Learning & Memory, University of California, Los Angeles 6639 Franz Hall, Box 951563 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563 (310) 825-4084 http://rissmanlab.psych.ucla.edu

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Fwd: Call For Participation to our upcoming Research Topic: "What makes written words so special to the brain?"
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI In collaboration with Frontiers in Neuroscience, we are currently organizing a Research Topic, "What makes written words so special to the brain?", and as host editors we think that this topic could be of interest to some of you. The proposed structure of this Research Topic is provided below. Host journal: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Research Topic Title: What makes written words so special to the brain? Topic Editors: Mohamed L Seghier, UCL, United Kingdom. Urs Maurer, University of Zurich, Switzerland. Gui Xue, Beijing Normal University, China. Description: Reading is an integral part of life in today’s information-driven societies. Since the pioneering work of Dejerine on “word blindness” in brain-lesioned patients, the literature has increased exponentially, from neuropsychological case reports to mechanistic accounts of word processing at the behavioural, neurofunctional and computational levels, tapping into diverse aspects of visual word processing. These studies have revealed some exciting findings about visual word processing, including how the brain learns to read, how changes in literacy impact upon word processing strategies, and whether word processing mechanisms vary across different alphabetic, logographic or artificial writing systems. Other studies have attempted to characterise typical and atypical word processes in special populations in order to explain why dyslexic brains struggle with words, how multilingualism changes the way our brains see words, and what the exact developmental signatures are that would shape the acquisition of reading skills. Exciting new insights have also emerged from recent studies that have investigated word stimuli at the system/network level, by looking, for instance, at how the reading system interacts with other cognitive systems in a context-dependent fashion, how visual language stimuli are integrated into the speech processing streams, how both left and right hemispheres cooperate and interact during word processing, and what the exact contributions of subcortical and cerebellar regions to reading are. The goal of this Special Topic is to highlight the latest findings regarding the different issues mentioned above, particularly how these findings can explain or model the different processes, mechanisms, pathways or cognitive strategies by which the human brain sees words, how they can deepen our understanding of the mechanisms of individual differences in learning to read and reading development, and how they can guide the discovery of novel diagnostic tools for reading disorders and the development of novel interventional approaches. We aim to collect innovative contributions that shed further light on the mechanisms of visual word processing. We welcome original research submissions of any study that used word stimuli in healthy or clinical populations, children or adults, with behavioral paradigms, structural (DTI, MRI, lesion mapping), resting and task functional imaging (fMRI, MEG, EEG), or neuro-stimulation (TMS, tDCS) techniques. We also welcome critical reviews, meta-analyses, mini-reviews and perspective papers which offer provocative and insightful interpretations of the recent literature that challenge current understanding of word processing or develop novel mechanistic accounts of any aspect of word processing. Computational modelling studies are also welcome. This special Research Topic aims to provide a forum for state-of-the-art research in this field. Article Submission Deadline: Apr 30, 2013 For more details, see: http://www.frontiersin.org/Human_Neuroscience/researchtopics/What_makes_wri… We look forward to hearing from you... With best regards, Mohamed L Seghier Urs Maurer Gui Xue

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Fwd: PhD fellowships in Neuroscience
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI PhD fellowships in Neuroscience University of Lausanne, Switzerland The doctoral school of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine – University Lausanne, offers PhD fellowships in the domain of Neuroscience - http://www.unil.ch/edfbm/page78814_en.html Candidates interested in imaging neuroscience can apply supported by the neuro-imaging lab LREN www.unil.ch/lren. LREN is a cross-disciplinary team of scientists and clinicians who study human brain structure and function relevant to neurological disease and normal cognition with access to research dedicated 3T MRI, 7T MRI, and EEG. Informal enquiries to bogdan.draganski(a)chuv.ch and/or kherif(a)gmail.com are welcome. Applications should be sent before November 5th 2012.

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position available at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry Research Assistant Position Description: The Neuroimaging Laboratory of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry focuses on the application of high resolution PET, 3T and 7T MR imaging to the study of cognitive and affective symptoms in late life (including normal aging, late life depression, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s dementia) and the effects of interventions including pharmacotherapy and brain stimulation. The candidate will be involved in recruiting and enrolling participants for brain imaging studies; administering research questionnaires and cognitive tests; providing oversight of the neuroimaging studies; coding, entering and managing data; and performing quantitative analyses of clinical and brain imaging data. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to research papers and scientific presentations. Skills and Knowledge Required: Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, neuroscience or a related field. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in research involving psychiatric patients and/or neuroimaging. Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal/written communication and organization skills and self-motivation is critical. Must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Please Contact: Gwenn S. Smith, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. gsmith95(a)jhmi.edu

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Fwd: Five PostDoc Positions in Glasgow
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI Research Associate (5 posts available) University of Glasgow - Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology You will contribute to Wellcome Trust funded research entitled "Natural and modulated neural communication: State-dependent decoding and driving of human Brain Oscillations" (Joint Investigators: Gregor Thut, Joachim Gross). This is one of 5 simultaneously filled 5-year Research Associate positions covering different aspects of the above project. The job requires working in an interdisciplinary team of researchers on longstanding questions of how brain oscillations orchestrate brain functions, or relate to brain dysfunction. Depending on the position within the team, this will involve the development and/or application of new analysis methods to eavesdrop on brain communication and decode some of the information coded in brain oscillations (MEG/EEG), or using this knowledge for controlled intervention into brain oscillations by transcranial stimulation to modulate brain function (combined TMS/tACS-EEG). For more information on the position and environment please write to Joachim.Gross(a)glasgow.ac.uk, or Gregor.Thut(a)glasgow.ac.uk This post has funding available until 31 December 2017 Ref: 002653 Please apply here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/jobs/ Salary: Grade 7, £31,948 - £35,938 per annum Closing date: 15 October 2012

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Fwd: MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit - Cambridge - Investigator Scientist (Postdoctoral position)
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities, including 3T-fMRI, EEG, MEG and access to neuropsychological patient panels. Applications are invited for a post-doctoral scientist in cognitive neuroscience to join an ongoing research programme led by Dr Michael Anderson at CBSU investigating memory, attention, and inhibitory control. The primary objective of this position is to undertake behavioural and functional imaging studies of healthy adult populations, though computational studies would be a welcome complement. You will have, or be in the final stages of completing. a PhD in a subject directly related to Cognitive Neuroscience, plus experience in neuroimaging, and be able to work independently on imaging and behavioural studies. Research expertise in any one or more of the following subjects would be especially welcomed: memory, cognitive control, affect regulation, reward systems and cognition, attention, PTSD, and Aging. This is an open ended position. The starting salary will be in the range of £26,022 - £28,746 per annum, depending upon qualifications and experience. We offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave entitlement, and an optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. On site car and bicycle parking is available. For inquiries, contact Michael Anderson, by email: michael.anderson(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <mailto:michael.anderson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk>. Further information on the unit can be found at http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/>. Background concerning our work on memory control can also be found at http://www.memorycontrol.net/ Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk <https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk/> and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, please quote reference number IRC66029*. * Closing date: 11th October 2012 Please note that I'll be leaving the CBU the 31st of August - My new position (starting the 1st of September) will be held at the Inserm Unit 1077 in Caen (France). From 1st of September onward, please send me email at: pierre.gagnepain(a)inserm.fr Dr Pierre Gagnepain /MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit/ 15 Chaucer Road Cambridge CB2 7EF, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1223 273701

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship in MRI Research
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI *Postdoctoral Fellowship in MRI Research* *University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles* This NIH-funded postdoctoral research position is supported with the aim to determine whether the white matter injury in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common and progressive syndrome accompanied by severe cardiovascular, metabolic, memory, emotional, and cognitive deficits, presumably stemming from compromised neural processes induced by intermittent hypoxia and perfusion changes accompanying the condition, results from myelin or axonal damage, and whether those changes are in acute or chronic stages in the condition. The pathological stage of white matter injury will be examined by diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI)-based mean diffusivity and mean kurtosis indices. Myelin vs axonal changes will be assessed by DTI and DKI-based axial diffusivity and axial kurtosis, and radial diffusivity and radial kurtosis measures, which show axonal and myelin changes, respectively. We will use both DTI and DKI techniques, since each procedure offers unique advantages. More detailed myelin evaluation will also be performed by magnetization transfer imaging procedures. Finally the number of fibers, mean length, and other fiber characteristics will be evaluated by DTI-based fiber tractography procedures. Our lab is part of neuroscience community at UCLA, the largest neuroscience community in the nation, host a large number of neuroscientists (>500), who provide a resource for neuroanatomic, neuropathologic, neurophysiologic, neuropsychologic, and analytic support. The laboratory is immediately adjacent to the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center, which provides a significant resource in neuroimaging faculty (>28 faculty, both basic and clinical), software, and analytic support, and there are ample of opportunities to interact those scientists. Our lab uses a 3.0 Tesla (Siemens, Tim-Trio) MRI scanner, located in the proximal Department of Radiology Research laboratory, a unit devoted to research studies with on-site Ph.D.-level Siemens engineers. A PhD in radiology, mathematics, biology, biomedical engineering, neuroscience or related field with strong background and research experience in MRI-related research in humans, reflected as data based publications, is required. Experience in MRI data acquisition, data processing, and MATLAB-based programming is also desirable. * * Salary is commensurate with research experience. UCLA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (http://www.mednet.ucla.edu/), and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To be considered for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Rajesh Kumar, PhD Ronald M. Harper, PhD Department of Neurobiology or Department of Neurobiology University of California at Los Angeles, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Los Angeles, CA 90095 Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu Email: rharper(a)ucla.edu <mailto:rharper@ucla.edu> -- Rajesh Kumar, PhD Assistant Researcher Department of Neurobiology David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095 Tel: 310-206-1679 Email:rkumar@mednet.ucla.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IMPORTANT WARNING: This email (and any attachments) is only intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. You, the recipient, are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential manner. Unauthorized redisclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality may subject you to federal and state penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify us by return email, and delete this message from your computer.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position at University of Nottingham
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI We are seeking a motivated candidate to support the data analysis from several multimodal translational neuroimaging projects on psychosis conducted at the Division of Psychiatry. The primary objective is to develop the application of graph theoretical analysis and/or causal modelling and related approaches to study effective connectivity to interrogate the neuroimaging data acquired on 3T/7T MR scanners. The successful candidate will also support ongoing teaching activities at the Division, in a discipline related to the post holder’s line of work. The post holder will be based at the Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham Innovation Park. Candidates should hold a BSc, or equivalent, in psychology or cognitive neuroscience (2:1 or higher) and a PhD or equivalent in a neuroscientific discipline (either awarded or due for completion within 6 months). They must be able to demonstrate skills of programming required for MRI analysis and experience of managing neuroimaging projects. Excellent academic writing skills are expected. Candidates should also have significant experience of delivering teaching to undergraduate students. It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Lena Palaniyappan lena.palaniyappan(a)nottingham.ac.uk. http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED09446

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Fwd: Assistant Professor position listing: Cognitive Developmental Psychology
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The Department of Psychology is seeking to recruit a Cognitive Developmental Psychologist to join our ranks at the level of Assistant Professor. We'd appreciate your help in disseminating the position announcement below to interested parties. Thank you! Best, Heather *************************** Cognitive Developmental Psychology Assistant Professor The Psychology Department of Tufts University is seeking applicants at the assistant professor level for a tenure-track position in Cognitive Developmental Psychology to begin September, 2013. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or be ABD, and evidence of an active research program capable of supporting extramural funding that investigates some aspect of cognitive development across the lifespan. Areas of research that bridge to current faculty are highly desirable, as is a focus combining behavioral and neuroscience approaches. Appropriate areas of expertise might include, but are not limited to: emotion, language, social or spatial cognition, cognitive aging, or the contribution and impact of genetics on behavior or development. In addition, applicants should be willing and able to teach introductory and advanced courses in their interest area as well as contribute to quantitatively oriented laboratory courses and participate in our Ph.D. graduate program. Teaching load would be four courses per year. Applicants should submit a C.V., a research synopsis, a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and copies of representative scholarly work to: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1670 Review of applications will begin October 15, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to increasing the faculty's diversity. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. *************************** -- Heather L. Urry, Ph.D. Department of Psychology Tufts University 490 Boston Avenue Medford, MA 02155 email: heather.urry(a)tufts.edu <mailto:heather.urry@tufts.edu> phone: 617-627-3733 fax: 617-627-3181 http://ase.tufts.edu/psychology/ebbl

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Fwd: PET-MRI PhD opportunity at UCL
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI Division of Medicine& Centre for Medical Image Computing , UCL PhD Studentship: Exploiting Simultaneous PET/MRI UCL offers exciting opportunities for research on medical imaging with world class research groups and state-of-the-art technology. The UK’s first simultaneous, clinical PET/MRI scanner has recently been installed at University College London Hospital (UCLH). Siemens Healthcare and UCL will support four PhD studentships to exploit the benefits of this system and we are currently seeking one PhD in the area of motion estimation and correction. The new PET/MRI studentships are offered by a cross disciplinary team from the Institute of Nuclear Medicine, The Centre for Medical Imaging (Division of Medicine) and The Centre for Medical Image Computing (Faculty of Engineering). By combining the structural, metabolic, and molecular information provided by simultaneous PET and MRI, using modern image analysis techniques, we aim to produce more sensitive and reliable biomarkers relevant to clinical research. Patient motion, including respiration, can degrade image quality and the available project will focus on the estimation and correction of motion effects. Further details are available on request from Dr David Atkinson (D.Atkinson(a)ucl.ac.uk). Applicants must possess a first or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science and should preferably have completed a relevant Masters degree. Applicants with a strong background in applied mathematics will also be considered. Previous programming experience is essential and previous experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging pulse sequence development would be advantageous. A starting stipend of £16,141 is available for commencement in 2012. Interested persons should apply online through the UCL graduate study web pages using the Programme Code: RRDMBISING01 (Research Degree: Medical and Biomedical Imaging). Please also send your application number, CV and covering letter explaining your motivation for applying for this studentship to R.Gaston(a)ucl.ac.uk . Deadline for applications 27 September 2012, interviews are expected to be in early October. Anna Barnes, PhD, CSci, MIPEM Clinical Scientist UCL Institute of Nuclear Medicine UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 235 Euston Road | London NW1 2BU | UK anna.barnes(a)uclh.nhs.uk +44(0)203 447 0523 ******************************************************************************************************************** This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere ********************************************************************************************************************

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Fwd: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Functional and Structural Neuroimaging Analysis
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory at the McLean Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has a post-doctoral fellowship position open immediately in functional and structural neuroimaging analysis. Our lab is currently funded to conduct several studies using functional MRI, DTI, and MRS in healthy volunteers and individuals with traumatic brain injury. We are seeking a candidate with an exceptional background in data analysis and signal processing. A Ph.D. in neuroimaging, neuroscience, and/ or related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with strong backgrounds in computational methods used in neuroimaging (e.g., Matlab, UNIX, LINUX, C/C++, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, FSL) and experience writing/ scripting Matlab code. Exceptional skills in experimental design, quantitative methods, statistical modeling, and the ability to carry out independent data entry and sophisticated statistical data analysis using standard software packages (e.g., SPSS, BMDP, JMP, SAS) are particularly desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid mastery of written English, preferably with some evidence of peer-reviewed publications. The interested candidate should send a letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation to: William D. "Scott" Killgore, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Harvard Medical School Neuroimaging Center McLean Hospital 115 Mill Street Belmont, MA 02478 Email: killgore(a)mclean.harvard.edu McLean Hospital is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/ ADA Employer.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship Available at Stanford University
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory (http://scsnl.stanford.edu) invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in developmental cognitive neuroscience and learning disabilities research. Postdoctoral fellowships are currently available in projects that focus on numerical cognition, reasoning and problem solving, dyscalculia, cognitive training and brain plasticity in children and adults. Candidates are expected to have a strong research background in relevant areas of cognitive neuroscience and cognitive psychology, as well as excellent writing, communication and inter-personal skills. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or a closely related discipline. Successful candidates will develop a vigorous research program that contributes to, and complements, ongoing research studies. Candidates will have access to state-of-the-art brain imaging, computational and cognitive testing facilities. Please email a CV, statement of research interests and relevant background, and request three letters to be emailed in confidence to Ms. Suzanna Chan at suzannachan(a)stanford.edu.

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Fwd: Research Assistant Job Opportunity - OHSU Portland
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI Position Description: MRI Analyst of Neuroimaging at the C. Rex and Ruth H. Layton Aging& Alzheimer’s Disease Center in the lab of Dr. Lisa Silbert. Duties include conducting and coordinating an ongoing study of imaging markers of cognitive and motor decline in the elderly. This entails MRI data analysis using customized image-processing routines, the development of new MRI analysis techniques, and development/maintenance of the Layton ADC computing infrastructure. Preferred technical skills include programming in C++/Matlab/shell scripts, and Linux familiarity. MRI responsibilities extend from the MRI machine’s operation, to working with MRI physicists on research protocol development, and the associated understanding of proper MRI protocol tuning, validation, and quality control. Additional responsibilities include assisting in manuscript preparation, the recruitment and scheduling of subjects, and managing IRB protocols. MRI operator training will be provided at the OHSU Advanced Imaging Research Center. Apple here: http://tinyurl.com/9skwrls

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YNiC Day Closure
by Mark Hymers 20 Sep '12

20 Sep '12

Dear all, YNiC will be shut to all users for the whole day on Friday 21st September in order to allow staff to perform some of the remaining disruptive tasks related to the flood earlier this year and to allow for some routine maintenance before the start of the new academic year. Apologies for the inconvenience. Thanks, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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Fwd: A postdoc position in developing methods for MEG with atomic magnetometers
by Gary Green 03 Sep '12

03 Sep '12

FYI ------------------- Post-doc in MEG with Atomic Magnetometers The Ghuman Lab at the University of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the Romalis Group at Princeton University and Twinleaf LLC, is recruiting a Post doc to develop methods for atomic magnetometer based MEG and multimodal integration (simultaneous MEG-EEG and MEG-fNIRS). The position is available immediately. Responsibilities: • Develop novel solutions for MEG using atomic magnetometers concerning source localization, noise cancellation and head modeling • Acquire and analyze MEG, MEG-EEG, and MEG-fNIRS data • Develop novel methods for integrating multimodal data • Design and implement novel data analysis tools • Assist with preparation of progress reports • Prepare manuscripts and presentations • Work with Investigators to identify future problems and research opportunities Minimum Qualifications: • Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Math, or related field. • Demonstrated expertise in solving MEG technological issues as shown through publication record, awards, successful patents and/or received applications. • Data analysis expertise includes independent components analysis, Bayesian algorithms, statistical parametric mapping, and MRI image processing. • Proficiency in creating software analysis tools and programs for investigators • MATLAB and Python programming knowledge preferred. Conditions of Employment: • Position available immediately • Salary: according to NIH postdoc salary scale • The University of Pittsburgh has excellent benefits, including health benefits and retirement plans with employer contributions. • The University of Pittsburgh values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. How to Apply: • E-mail Avniel Ghuman, Ph.D. (ghumana(a)upmc.edu) or Mike Romalis, Ph.D. (romalis(a)princeton.edu)

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