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Fwd: 4 Lecturer/Assistant Professor positions at University of Reading, UK
by Gary Green 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

FYI The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading, UK, is seeking to appoint four outstanding Lecturers (Assistant Professors) to further strengthen the School's academic profile and to support its ambitious expansion plans. The School houses the University Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN: http://www.reading.ac.uk/cinn/cinn-home.aspx). CINN has a research dedicated 3T Siemens TIM Trio MRI scanner and high-density EEG laboratories. These facilities are complemented by high resolution stimulus display systems with integrated eye tracking, psychophysiological measures, MRI compatible EEG, and TMS systems. It is also closely linked to other University research centres including the Institute for Cardiovascular& Metabolic Health, the Centre for Food Security and the recently formed Centre for Applied Behavioural Science. The reputation of the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences is based on a world class contribution to psychology and neuroscience in a number of areas, with the bridge between neuroscience and clinical disorders being a common theme to much of our research. Within the School there are four major research themes (Psychopathology& Affective Neuroscience, Nutrition& Health, Language& Cognition, Perception& Action) and two school-wide cross themes (Neuroscience and Lifespan Development). In 2011/12 alone, these research groupings generated in excess of £2 million of research income from research councils, UK government bodies, charities and industry. Applications are welcomed from researchers that build on existing strengths, with preference given to areas of developmental, social, clinical or organisational psychology/neuroscience. You will have publications in high impact journals, and the talent and aptitude to succeed in an interdisciplinary and highly collegiate environment. You will have: - A doctorate in Psychology or a closely related area - The ability to undertake original research and some teaching experience - The ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in at least one core area of psychology - A good recent publication track record in high impact journals - A commitment to excellence in teaching and research at all levels - An ability to work well with students and colleagues, and be respectful and considerate of the skills of others Evidence of writing and gaining external grant awards is an advantage. Start up costs and dedicated access to facilities such as the MRI scanner are by negotiation. Informal contact details: Contact role: Head of School Contact name: Laurie Butler Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 7543 Contact email: l.t.butler(a)reading.ac.uk Closing date: 30th September 2012 Salary Grade 7 £37,012 to £45,486 per annum Further particulars https://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/docs/LE12044.pdf For more details and to apply online go to http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/

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PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of incentive-based decisionmaking
by Gary Green 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

FYI PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of incentive-based decision making University of Giessen, Germany Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Psychology department at the University of Giessen, Germany. The project will investigate motivational processing and decision making in the human dopaminergic system. Available methods include fMRI, genetic analysis and psychopharmacology. Interested candidates will be encouraged to develop computational modelling skills. The successful candidate will be expected to teach an undergraduate seminar on biological psychology (2 h/week, approx. 30 weeks/calendar year). The department offers a research-dedicated MRI scanner with MRI-compatible eyetracking, EEG, and peripheral physiology equipment. A new 3T MRI will be installed this year. There is full access to a genetics lab through local collaboration. We encourage research visits at collaborating institutes abroad. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to enroll in a local English-speaking graduate program. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. neuroscience, psychology, biology, medicine, neuroinformatics), and with a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience. Proficiency in English is required. Programming skills in Matlab and experience with fMRI are beneficial. The position is available immediately and funded for two years, with the possibility of extension for one more year. The University of Giessen is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with German disability laws. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees by e-mail to bianca.wittmann(a)psychol.uni-giessen.de. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. For further details, please contact Prof. Dr. Bianca Wittmann: Phone: +49 641 9926 160 E-mail: bianca.wittmann(a)psychol.uni-giessen.de

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YNiC talk today
by rem 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Dear Users Today there will be a talk at YNiC (4-5 pm) by Dashiel Munding from Université d’Aix-Marseille. The title of Dashiel's talk is "The Cortical Dynamics of Speech Production". Abstract: The architecture and timecourse of the perception of visual words and picture recognition has been relatively well studied, but the process of articulating words is less well understood as it presents practical problems that make the acquisition of accurate MEG data difficult. This brief presentation will discuss a pilot MEG study aimed at capturing and analysing data from a picture naming protocol, its aims, pitfalls and the promising but curious particularities of a very preliminary analysis of the data. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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: BNA job notification: Postdoctoral Research Scientist
by Gary Green 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: BNA job notification: Postdoctoral Research Scientist Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 09:59:02 +0000 From: BNA Services <services(a)bna.org.uk> Reply-To: BNA Office <office(a)bna.org.uk> To: gary.green(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Dear BNA Member, *BNA job notification: Postdoctoral Research Scientist* *Closing date:* 16 Sep 2012 *Salary:* £32,256 per annum inclusive of London Allowance *Duration:* 36 months *Address:* Department of Psychology - Royal Holloway University of London *Further details:* https://www.bna.org.uk/jobs/view.php?permalink=L75JZGKZI6. You can unsubscribe to these notifications at any time by logging into your account at www.bna.org.uk and updating your settings. Many thanks, The BNA Office

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Fwd: BNA job notification: Funded 3-year PhD studentships in Child Neuroimaging in Health and Disease
by Gary Green 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: BNA job notification: Funded 3-year PhD studentships in Child Neuroimaging in Health and Disease Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 08:56:01 +0000 From: BNA Services <services(a)bna.org.uk> Reply-To: BNA Office <office(a)bna.org.uk> To: gary.green(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Dear BNA Member, *BNA job notification: Funded 3-year PhD studentships in Child Neuroimaging in Health and Disease* *Closing date:* 02 Aug 2012 *Salary:* *Duration:* 3 years *Address:* University of Nottingham, UK *Further details:* https://www.bna.org.uk/jobs/view.php?permalink=ZR689ERFV2. You can unsubscribe to these notifications at any time by logging into your account at www.bna.org.uk and updating your settings. Many thanks, The BNA Office

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Fwd: funded 3-year PhD studentships in Child Neuroimaging in Health and Disease
by Beth Jefferies 02 Aug '12

02 Aug '12

> From: Stephen Jackson <Stephen.Jackson(a)nottingham.ac.uk> > > Subject: Re: funded 3-year PhD studentships in Child Neuroimaging in Health and Disease > > Dear colleague, > > We are currently advertising up to three funded 3-year PhD studentships (see attached flyer) that are linked to topics associated with the Nottingham Child Neuroimaging Initiative and form part of an Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Centre in Child Neuroimaging in Health and Disease. I would be most grateful if you could bring these studentships to the attention of individuals in your institution or research group wishing to pursue doctoral training in Translational Neuroimaging. > > With best wishes, > > Stephen > > _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ > > Stephen Jackson, Ph.D. CPsychol > Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience > Brain & Body Centre, > School of Psychology > University of Nottingham > Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. > > http://brainbody.nottingham.ac.uk/projects > > Editor, Journal of Neuropsychology > http://www.editorialmanager.com/jnp/ > > UK Phone: 0115 846 6020 > UK Fax: 0115 951 5324 > > International Phone: +44 115 846 6020 > International Fax: +44 115 951 5324 > > http://www.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk/staff/srj/ > > _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ > > > > _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ > > Stephen Jackson, Ph.D. CPsychol > Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience > Brain & Body Centre, > School of Psychology > University of Nottingham > Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. > > http://brainbody.nottingham.ac.uk/projects > > Editor, Journal of Neuropsychology > http://www.editorialmanager.com/jnp/ > > UK Phone: 0115 846 6020 > UK Fax: 0115 951 5324 > > International Phone: +44 115 846 6020 > International Fax: +44 115 951 5324 > > http://www.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk/staff/srj/ > > _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ > > > This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. > > This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. >

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Fwd: PhD studentship at university of Manchester
by Gary Green 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: PhD studentship at university of Manchester Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 08:56:02 +0000 From: Kevin Munro <kevin.j.munro(a)MANCHESTER.AC.UK> Reply-To: Kevin Munro <kevin.j.munro(a)MANCHESTER.AC.UK> To: EAR-MAIL(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK *PhD Studentship* *Audiology and Deafness Research Group, **School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester* * * *Physiological mechanisms and perceptual consequences of plasticity in the human auditory system* * * *Professor Kevin Munro and Professor Christopher Plack* The Audiology and Deafness Group invite applications for the following 3-year PhD studentship. The project is due to commence in either October 2012 or January 2013 subject to the preference of the successful candidate. Funding attracts full UK/EU tuition fee support, associated research expenses and an annual tax-free stipend of £13, 590. The project falls within our research theme of auditory plasticity. This theme is concerned with understanding the changes that occur over time in the auditory system due to training, deafness, development or restoration of input to a deaf auditory system. The translational goal is to guide fitting and management options for hearing devices. We are particularly keen to extend our work on plasticity after a period of deprivation (earplug) or stimulation (amplification) in normal-hearing individuals. Our recent work has shown that modifying the sensory environment in this way can, for example, result in a change in the threshold of the middle ear muscle reflex and alter the perception of loudness. We aim to understand the physiological mechanisms and perceptual consequences of this plasticity. There is some flexibility over how this PhD study will be designed, allowing significant scope for the successful candidate to shape the research to suit personal interests and skills development. The project will involve a combination of physiological and psychophysical measurement techniques. The Audiology and Deafness group provides an ideal environment for research training. We host state-of-the-art facilities including seven sound-treated booths and several advanced multichannel EEG systems. Our PhD and early-career researchers form key members, benefitting from the opportunity to present at our regular seminars and represent the group at national and international conferences. Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a minimum upper-second honours degree (or equivalent) in an audiology, psychology, neuroscience or cognate discipline. A Masters qualification in a related area or minimum two years professional/research experience would be an advantage. The studentship is open to UK/EU nationals only due to the nature of the funding. Please direct expressions of interest in the following format to Professor Kevin Munro (kevin.j.munro(a)manchester.ac.uk <mailto:kevin.j.munro@manchester.ac.uk>): * A personal statement (750 words maximum) outlining your suitability for the study, what you hope to achieve from the PhD and your research experience to date. * Academic CV * Copy of academic degree transcripts * Contact details for two suitable referees Please direct any questions on the project or suitability to Professor Munro at the above address. The deadline for applications is *Friday 24 August* *2012*. http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/research/groups/audiologyanddeafness/ http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/staff/106712 *********************************************************************************************************************** Kevin J Munro, Ewing Professor of Audiology, Director of Graduate Matters for School of Psychological Sciences Room A3.11, Ellen Wilkinson Building, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK Tel: +44 161 275 3360, Fax: +44 161 275 3373, www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk <http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/> PA: Dan Owens, +44 161 275 8281, daniel.owens(a)manchester.ac.uk ***********************************************************************************************************************

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Fwd: MRI in Practice October 2012
by Jill Hurst 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: MRI in Practice October 2012 Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:58:55 +0100 From: Katie Davis <Katie.Davis(a)cobalthealth.co.uk> The MRI in Practice basic and intermediate course is now full for October 2012. There are limited places left on the advance course, if you wish to attend please complete the attached registration form and return it to me as soon as possible. If you are a Philips user the next course runs from 5^th -- 8^th November 2012. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Kind regards *Katie Davis* *Cobalt* *Cheltenham Imaging Centre* *Linton House* *T: 01242 535926* *E: **Katie.Davis(a)cobalthealth.co.uk <mailto:Katie.Davis@cobalthealth.co.uk>* Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund, a registered charity no. 1090790. Company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 4366596. Registered office: Linton House Clinic, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 7AS.Telephone: 01242 535910. Fax: 01242 535919. Web:www.cobaltappeal.com /The information contained in this e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please accept our apologies and notify the originator or call 01242 535900. Any disclosure, copying or distribution is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.// //This e-mail has been scanned for viruses before transmission; however you should carry out your own virus check as CUAF accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses. /

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Remote Desktop Service
by Mark Hymers 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Dear all, We're pleased to announce that due to funding from HYMS, we have been able to expand the YNiC Remote Desktop service. This service is now available to all of those involved in clinical projects, as well as all other PhD students, Post-Doctoral researchers and PIs. Accounts will still only be enabled as requested*. Please send a request to it-support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to get your account enabled and receive instructions. Please note: 1) If you need remote access, please get in touch now 2) If you think remote access might be a nice thing to try but you don't need it now, please delay getting in touch until (1) applies, so the IT team can first help those who require the service now. Thanks, -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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Fwd: Jobs: 2 PhD Positions for "Volition and Cognitive Control" project in Dresden
by Gary Green 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

FYI --------------------------- 2 PhD students positions available for: 1. *“Dopaminergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters and the Stability-Flexibility Balance”* 2. *“Serotonergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters”* Section Systems Neuroscience (Prof. Michael Smolka), TU-Dresden, Germany Project “Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions” *Deadline: *31 July Within the University of Excellence Technische Universität Dresden, the Section of Systems Neuroscience (Prof. Michael Smolka) is closely associated with the Department of Psychology and the Neuroimaging Center, which offers excellent research collaborations and infrastructure, e.g. a 3 Tesla MRI scanner for full-time research, MRI-compatible EEG and eye tracking, and access to the PET center at Dresden-Rossendorf. Our international and multidisciplinary group conducts basic research in neuroscience at the cutting edge to clinical applications. We investigate the function of neural systems that are involved in elementary cognitive processes such as learning, emotion, motivation, executive function, or decision making. In order to better understand neural mechanisms underlying mental disorders, we investigate how these processes contribute to the complex behavioral dysfunctions observed, for example, in addictive behavior. Recently, the German Funding Agency DFG has approved a new collaborative research centre (CRC) titled “Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions”. Within this CRC, we invite applications for the projects “Dopaminergic Modulation of Meta- Control Parameters and the Stability-Flexibility Balance” and “Serotonergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters”. Effective immediately the following position is vacant: *2 PhD Students* The salary is according to the TV-L dispositions (2 positions, 65% each). Contract is limited to 2 years first, but will be expanded after a positive evaluation. The common aim of both projects is to investigate effects of neuropharmacological interventions on elementary cognitive processes such as learning and discounting as a function of time or probability. Both projects are complementary because they target similar psychological concepts using different neuromodulatory pathways. The successful candidate will be involved in running participants, implementing experimental protocols, and processing of the recorded data. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to undertake project management duties including supervision of student research assistants, data management, and publication of the results. *Requirements* Excellent graduate degree (Diplom; MSc or equivalent) in any scientific field of study with a strong curriculum in neuroscience (i.e., psychology, medicine, neuroinformatics) Experience in scientific work (e.g., as student research assistant)  Sufficient language skills to interact with local participants in German and the global scientific community in English (excellent language skills are a plus) *The ideal candidate would additionally be characterised by** Previous hands-on experience in neuroscience in general and in neuroimaging (i.e., fMRI or PET) in particular Programming skills in any common software environment (e.g., MATLAB, Python, E- Prime/Presentation/__PsychToolbox) Intrinsic motivation to investigate the brain and strong interest in experimental approaches to study complex human behaviour *We offer you the possibility of* Working in an interdisciplinary team contributing to our understanding of the brain with the particular skills that you already have and will further develop Being part of the structured PhD graduate program of our CRC Arranging for flexible working hours to find a balance between work and family life Providing for the future in the form of a company pension plan Women are explicitly invited to apply. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualification. We kindly ask you to apply preferably via our online form to make the selection process faster and more effective. Of course, we consider your written application without any disadvantages. We look forward to receiving application, until July 31, 2012 online with reference number PSY0912166. Please submit a full CV, transcript of records, statement of research interest (max. 2 pages), and names and contact information for two or three referees. Please use the following link to submit your application: https://www.uniklinikum-__dresden.de/Bewerbung/?id=__b94067cc7459cd257f3d1c… <https://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/Bewerbung/?id=b94067cc7459cd257f3d1c403a…> For further information please contact: Mr. Nils Kroemer, nils.kroemer(a)tu-dresden.de <mailto:nils.kroemer@tu-dresden.de> Tel.: +49-351-463-42206 <tel:%2B49-351-463-42206>.

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Fwd: postdoc position in New York
by Gary Green 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

FYI -------------------- The Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Queens College (QC), City University of New York (CUNY), in conjunction with the Laboratory of Neuroimaging, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MSSM), will have an opening for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in neuroimaging. The position will remain open until filled, ideally by the Fall of 2012. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with cognitive neuroscientists, psychologists, computer scientists, psychiatrists, and various neuroimaging specialists on research aimed at elucidating the cognitive mechanisms associated with the processing and quantification of information in the brain, especially as it pertains to cognitive control. The laboratories also have a separate line of research in attention and emotion processing in clinical (anxiety, autism, and neurologically impaired patients) and non-clinical populations. Dr. Jin Fan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at QC, CUNY and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at MSSM will serve as the primary mentor, although interactions with other QC and MSSM affiliated faculty is a certainty. The fellow will also have numerous interactions with Dr. Fan's colleagues at institutions locally (e.g., New York University, Columbia University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine), nationally, and internationally. Thus, the fellow will be part of a rich and stimulating, collaborative environment. Interested applicants must hold a doctoral degree in cognitive neuroscience, or a closely related field, and should have substantial experience in neuroimaging (methods, as well as data collection and analysis). Some background and/or advanced training in functional connectivity, graph theory-based, granger causality, and/or effective connectivity, as well as network-based (e.g., small world, etc.) analyses is preferred. It is critical that the candidate have expertise and working knowledge of fMRI analysis software (preferably SPM, though FSL, AFNI, and others are also acceptable), along with familiarity of Matlab and E-Prime programming. Experience interpreting neuroimaging data, working knowledge of functional neuroanatomy, and background in attention, cognitive control, and/or neuroeconomics is highly desirable. A minimum two-year commitment is required. To apply: http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=REA-1379 Link to Neurojobs: http://neurojobs.sfn.org/jobs#/detail/4832152

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position - UC Davis MIND Institute, Sacramento, CA
by Gary Green 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

FYI -------------------- Seeking applicants for a full time technical research assistant position starting immediately to assist in a study of higher cognition in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. The RA will work closely with Dr. Marjorie Solomon in a dynamic and friendly environment on a variety of projects involving fMRI studies with healthy and autistic subjects. Main responsibilities will be maintenance of lab fMRI scripts and analysis, fMRI scanning, library research and data analysis, assistance with grant and manuscript preparation, and project management. The scope of responsibilities is broad and may also include subject recruitment, subject assessment using neuropsychological and cognitive neuroscience methods, protocol scoring for assessment sessions, and supervision of undergraduate volunteers as required. Individuals majoring in psychology, neuroscience, computer science and engineering are encouraged to apply. Strong technical skills required. Previous experience in neuroimaging and programming as well as familiarity with Matlab and SPM preferred. This is an ideal position for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in cognitive neuroscience or a clinical discipline drawing upon this area of basic science. We are looking for a one- to two-year commitment. We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits, including reduced tuition for courses at UC Davis as well as a career development workshop within the lab. Submit application by email and include a cover letter, CV including GPA, list of relevant coursework or transcript, and references. Marjorie Solomon marjorie.solomon(a)ucdmc.ucdavis.edu <mailto:marjorie.solomon@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu> Wonja Fairbrother Junior Specialist Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences U.C. Davis Medical Center M.I.N.D. Institute 2825 50th St. Sacramento, CA 95817 Phone: 916-703-0339 <tel:916-703-0339>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship Available at Stanford University
by Gary Green 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

FYI --------------------- Postdoctoral Fellowship Available at Stanford University: 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 the MathBrain project (http://mathbrain.stanford.edu) which focuses on numerical cognition, mathematical reasoning and problem solving, dyscalculia, math learning disabilities, cognitive training, and brain plasticity. 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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Postdoctoral position in the lab of Nutrition and Integrative Neurobiology (NutriNeuro) in Bordeaux, France
by Gary Green 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

FYI ----------- Postdoctoral position in the lab of Nutrition and Integrative Neurobiology (NutriNeuro) in Bordeaux, France We seek a postdoctoral research fellow to develop and implement cognitive assessments using functional MRI in the context of a large multidisciplinary project on the cognitive/neural correlates of obesity funded by the French National Research Agency. The fellow will join a multidisciplinary group of researchers and clinician-researchers with experience in neuroscience and psychology/psychobiology. He/she will be based in the lab of Nutrition and Integrative Neurobiology (NutriNeuro), which is located on the site of the University of Bordeaux, France (website: http://www4.bordeaux-aquitaine.inra.fr/nutrineuro). Previous doctoral and/or post-doctoral experience in functional MRI is essential. The position is for one year, with possibility of one-year renewal. To apply send a CV and a brief statement of research experience to Dr Lucile Capuron (lucile.capuron(a)bordeaux.inra.fr).

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FSL course in Bristol
by Gary Green 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

FYI --------------------- We are pleased to announce a 4-day FSL Course, to be held in the University of Bristol, UK (18-21 September, 2012). The intensive course covers both the theory and practice of functional and structural brain image analysis. Background concepts and the practicalities of analyses are taught in detailed lectures; these are interleaved with hands-on practical sessions where attendees learn how to carry out analysis for themselves on real data, with one computer provided for every two attendees. After completing the course, attendees should be able to analyse their own FMRI and MRI data sets. The course lasts 4 days, 18-21 September 2012, and follows the same format as the annual FSL and FreeSurfer course, but does not cover any FreeSurfer material. Numbers of attendees are strictly limited and are available on a first-come-first-served basis. For full information and to register for the course, please go to: http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/fslcourse/bristol2012.html Regards, course organisers. Dr Mark Jenkinson University Research Lecturer Head of Structural Image Analysis FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK +44 (0) 1865 222769 (fax 222717) mark(a)fmrib.ox.ac.uk http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/~mark Best, Marcus -- Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. Reader (Associate Professor) in Neuroinformatics School of Computing Science Newcastle University Claremont Tower Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK Visiting Professor in Neuroinformatics Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences Seoul National University, Korea http://www.biological-networks.org/ _______________________________________________ uknode-sig2 mailing list uknode-sig2(a)inf.ed.ac.uk http://lists.inf.ed.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/uknode-sig2

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Fwd: Psychologist/Ph.D. Student (Doctorate position) in Hannover
by Gary Green 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

FYI ------------------------------ Department of Psychiatry, Social Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Prof. Dr. S. Bleich) Position immediately available for Psychologist/Ph.D. Student (Doctorate position) in Hannover, Germany for a cooperation in a project called “Botulinum Neurotoxin, Facial Feedback and Clinical Application in Major Depression”. The position offers an employment for 3 years as a research assistant combined with the official status of a doctoral student at the Hannover Medical School (MHH). The project is part of a research cooperation that aims in elucidating the role of Botulinum Neurotoxin in the treatment of affective disorders as well as concomitant physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms. The position involves the organisation, planning and evaluation of diagnostic, neuropsychological and neuroradiological tests (functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging) in close cooperation with colleagues and the alliance in Hannover, Hamburg& Basel. There are excellent opportunities for professional scientific development. Additionally, the clinic has a laboratory for molecular neuroscience, with all relevant chemical and molecular procedures. The interdisciplinary base is established in cooperation with other institutes in the MHH. The clinic has 166 in-patient beds, 2 out-patient care institutes and 42 day clinic locations. The clinical care areas offer expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of geriatrics, addiction, affective disorders, psychosis, ADHS, Tourette Syndrome, and sexual medicine. Within the clinic are 2 advanced training institutes for cognitive behaviour therapy (AVVM) and psychoanalysis (IPAW). This position also offers the possibility to complete advanced training to become a psychological psychotherapist. A large choice of additional training is offered e.g. Forensic Psychiatry (MD) or Sexual Therapy (PPs). Applicants should have experience, or an interest, in neuroscientific research methods, with experience in neuroradiology. Diagnostic-clinical experience in psychiatry, in particular affective disorders, is beneficial. The MHH supports the employment of females and women are encouraged to apply. Disabled persons with similar qualifications will also be favourably considered. Have we caught your interest? Please contact us Medizinische Hochschule Hannover Professor Dr. med. Tillmann Krüger Zentrum für Seelische Gesundheit • OE 7180 Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1 • 30625 Hannover e-mail: krueger.tillmann(a)mh-hannover.de

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Fwd: Research assistant job opportunity at Vanderbilt
by Gary Green 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

FYI -------------------------------- Research lab studying sensory and repetitive behaviors in autism seeks a motivated and intellectually curious college graduate for a 2-year research assistant position. Primary duties will include managing, processing and analysis of fMRI, DTI, and functional connectivity data in a dynamic and friendly neuroimaging lab in an academic medical center environment. For more information about the lab, see: www.casciolab.com Requirements: Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or computer science, superior organizational skills, proficiency with basic statistics and neuroanatomy. Strongly preferred: Matlab programming skills and/or experience with pediatric imaging. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. If interested, please contact Carissa Cascio: carissa.cascio(a)vanderbilt.edu

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Fwd: PhD position "Mechanisms of top-down control in the accumulation of sensory evidence"
by Gary Green 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

FYI ----------------------------------------- PhD position at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior. /Mechanisms of top-down control in the accumulation of sensory evidence/ Many studies have shown neurophysiological correlates of top-down factors in perception (e.g., attention and expectation) which are already active prior to the sampling of sensory evidence. One of the puzzling observations in this line of investigation is the rather weak relation between these anticipatory neurophysiological signals (typically, modulations of oscillatory activity) and perception (most importantly, accuracy). The overall objective of this project is to identify additional neurophysiological processes that explain behavioral accuracy and its modulation by attention. The main working hypothesis that guides us in this search is that one should not only investigate anticipatory neural activity but also the neural activity during the accumulation of sensory evidence. The objectives of this research project will be addressed in experiments in which extracranial neural signals are recorded using Magnetoencephalography (MEG). Within the Donders Institute (DI), you will belong to the research group Neurophysiology of Active Perception (PI Eric Maris). As this is a collaborative project within the DI, you will also be affiliated to the research groups Prediction & Attention (PI Floris de Lange) and Neuronal Oscillations (PI Ole Jensen). A successful candidate has a Master' s degree in a field at the interface of behavior and neurobiology (Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Cognitive Science) and excellent analytic and quantitative skills. Programming skills (e.g., Matlab) are required, and it is an advantage if you have experience in running EEG or MEG experiments. Please include with your application: - a curriculum vitae, including academic qualifications, grades, a list of publications (if applicable), and the names and contact details of two referees; - a letter explaining your motivation, your interest in the project, and your competence in the research field;" Closing date: 2012-9-15 Employment start date: 2012-10-15 Contract length: 4 years Contact Information: Dr. Eric Maris E-mail: e.maris(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:e.maris@donders.ru.nl> Website: http://www.nphyscog.com www.nphyscog.com/contact <http://www.nphyscog.com/>

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Fwd: PhD position
by Gary Green 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

apologies for cross-postings Gary ---------------------------- Dear colleagues, I would like to bring your attention to the PhD position below. All the best, Ole Jensen ----------------- PhD position for 3 years at the Dept. of Cognitive Neuroscience/Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UM/vacancy/14845/lang/en/ An attractive 3 year PhD position funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific research (NWO) is now being offered at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience/Dept. of Cognitive Neuroscience. Job description An attractive 3-year PhD position funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific research (NWO) is now being offered by Maastricht University (UM). The project aims to use oscillatory human brain activity as a tool to investigate changes in neural communication in elderly as compared to matched, adult controls. Changes in neural communication will be investigated using visual paradigms in which effects of variations in stimulus parameters, attention and learning will be investigated. The project will be done in a collaborative context involving Dr. O. Jensen (Donders Institute, RUN), Dr. M. Roberts (Cognitive Neuroscience Department, UM), and Dr. P. De Weerd (Cognitive Neuroscience Department, UM). The research will be carried out in Nijmegen, in the Donders Institute for Neuroimaging. The PhD candidate will be part of the Donders Graduate School of Cognitive Neuroscience, and will obtain his/her PhD in Maastricht. Requirements The ideal candidate would have experience with EEG/MEG, and with Matlab, and would have a general interest in the link between cognition and oscillatory brain activity, and in cognitive ageing. A 2-year research master diploma is required to be eligible to apply. Conditions of employment Temporary employment for 3 years. Your salary would be € 2.042,-- gross per month in the first year up to € 2.612,-- gross per month in the last year according to the PhD-student salary scale. Each year an evaluation will take place. Contract type: Temporary, 3 years Organisation http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/ Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 14,500 students and 3,800 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience. For more information please contact prof. P. De Weerd . Email: p.deweerd(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl / Phone: 00 31 43 3884513 Closing data: 12/8/2012 -- Ole Jensen http://www.neuosc.com

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Fwd: postdoc position in neuroimaging of decision-making
by Gary Green 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

FYI --------------------------- Dear friends and colleagues, I include below details of a postdoc position on functional and neurochemical imaging of decision-making. I would be grateful if you circulated to your groups and colleagues (apologies for cross-posting). Many thanks and happy summer, Anastasia Dr Anastasia Christakou Centre for Integrative Neuroscience & Neurodynamics School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences University of Reading anastasia.christakou.org <http://anastasia.christakou.org> ********* *Postdoctoral Research Assistant* ********* Job reference : *RS12039* Application closing date : 30-July-2012 Location : University of Reading, UK Salary : Grade 6 £27,578 to £35,938 per annum Package : School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences, full-time, fixed term for three years and starts in October 2012 Job category/type : Fixed Term, Full time, Research http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/272066-Postdoctoral-Research-… Job description : We seek a talented postdoc to join us in investigating the role of corticostriatal connectivity and neurochemistry in decision-making using human brain imaging. The post is part of an international multidisciplinary research project funded by the Human Frontier Science Program. The ideal candidate will have experience with multiple neuroimaging modalities, strong programming skills, and a demonstrable interest in interdisciplinary research. You will have: - fMRI experience - Strong analytic skills - Scripting/programming skills - Cognitive / neuropsychological testing - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Excellent English language communication Experience in MR spectroscopy and/or interest in systems and behavioural neuroscience would be an advantage. For informal enquiries please contact the PI: Dr Anastasia Christakou anastasia.christakou(a)reading.ac.uk <mailto:anastasia.christakou@reading.ac.uk> Further Particulars: http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/docs/RS12039.pdf To apply on-line please visit: Reading Jobs <https://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107G…> Alternatively, if you wish to apply using a hardcopy form please email recruitment(a)reading.ac.uk <mailto:recruitment@reading.ac.uk> or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH or Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 <tel:%2B44%280%29118%20378%206771> (voicemail). To view job details or apply on-line visit: https://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107G… <https://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107G…>

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Fwd: [JOB] Postdoctoral Positions on Image Segmentation and Registration
by Gary Green 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

FYI ------------------------ Several postdoctoral positions are available in IDEA lab (https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. Position 1 (Deformable Segmentation): The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image feature extraction, shape representation, and shape statistics. Experience on medical image segmentation using deformable surface, level sets, and graph cut is highly desirable. People with machine learning background on image features and shape statistics are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong knowledge on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of statistical deformable segmentation methods for prostate and brain. Position 2 (Brain Image Registration): The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image analysis, or computer vision. Experience on medical image registration and analysis is highly desirable. People with group-wise registration or 4D registration are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge on neuroscience and programming background (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of 3D, 4D, and group-wise image registration methods for brain image analysis. The successful candidates will be part of a diverse group including radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer scientists, and will build upon the group's previous work on medical image analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen (dgshen(a)med.unc.edu).

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Fwd: Post-Doctoral position in Computational Morphometry -- University of Geneva
by Gary Green 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

FYI ------------------------------ Post-Doctoral applications are invited at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Geneva, in collaboration with the Swiss Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Projects will include the development of new data-driven computational morphometry methods for analysis of structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, and application of these to large datasets in the context of normal variability, disease, and expertise. Candidates should have a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field with a strong mathematical and computational background. Ideally they should have experience in brain image analysis, pattern recognition, machine learning, statistics as well as excellent programming skills. We offer a starting salary of 68, 964 CHF/year. The position is available immediately, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Informal inquiries can be addressed to Narly Golestani (Narly.Golestani(a)unige.ch). Applications including a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of three referees should be sent to: Narly.Golestani(a)unige.ch.

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Fwd: [JOB] Software Engineer for Medical Image Analysis
by Gary Green 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

FYI ----------------------------------- A software engineer position is available in Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC) at UNC Chapel Hill (http://www.med.unc.edu/bric/), for maintaining and packaging the software algorithms. The successful applicant will be trained to work broadly in medical image analysis field, and to help integrate various software packages developed in the research labs. This position needs to work with a multidisciplinary team on medical image analysis. The successful applicant must have a master degree in computer science or related engineering fields. He/She must be strong in programming, and familiar with C/C++, Matlab, and ITK/VTK. Experience with Linux is highly desired. Knowledge on medical imaging, computer vision, pattern recognition, and image processing is very helpful. If interested, please send your resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen (dgshen(a)med.unc.edu).

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Fwd: UCLA Advanced neuroimaging summer program
by Gary Green 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

FYI ---------------------------------- The 2012 UCLA NITP Advanced Neuroimaging Summer Program is streamed live beginning at 0830 Pacific Standard Time on July 9, 2012. Viewing is open to the public. Please see the page at http://www.brainmapping.org/NITP/Summer2012.php for the schedule and for greater detail

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Fwd: JOB OFFER –SUMMER IN ROME
by Gary Green 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

FYI --------------------------- The Department of Radiology at IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, in Rome, Italy, has one open position for Early Stage Researcher (ESR) and one open position for Experienced Researcher (ER) in the EU Initial Training Network (ITN) Software for the Use of Multi-Modality Images in External Radiotherapy (SUMMER). SUMMER unifies experts from radiotherapy, radiology, human computer interaction, image registration, segmentation and medical visualization from five European countries with the goal to train a multi-disciplinary team of ten young experts for the development of future radiotherapy applications. Summer schools, workshops and research stays at the other participating institutions will ensure a high level of knowledge transfer and collaborative research. Fondazione Santa Lucia is a Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Health Care (IRCCS) in Rome, Italy, which carries out intensive research work in the fields of neuro-motor rehabilitation and, more generally, of neuroscience. The Department of Radiology studies structural and functional brain maturation in humans throughout life, in health and diseases with the aim of overcoming the segmented approach which is typical of conventional specialization training and scientific programs in order to transfer scientific research to the clinical activity. The Department of Radiology at FSL develops and implements MRI brain scan protocols and processing pipelines. Scans are being acquired for this purpose on the 1.5T and 3T scanners. Processing pipelines exist for volume quantification, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, brain iron-imaging, resting-state fMRI, BOLD fMRI, phase imaging. Fondazione Santa Lucia is responsible for the fMRI part of the project with strong focus on the development of automatic algorithms to contour target volume using fMRI imaging. by the systematic assessment, exploration and visualization of images that will be used as basis for highly reliable visualizations and delineations of the radiation target volumes. We are looking for two highly motivated young scientists preferably from European Countries interested in medical visualization and in the development of fMRI techniques development, implementation and analysis. Starting Dates for the position ESR is 1. January 2012 or later, position ER 2 starts 1. June 2013 or later. Duration ESR position is 36 month, and for ER position 18 month. ESR Applicants should have a MSc in physics, biology, biomedical engineering, psychology, or equivalent, and should fulfil the requirements to register to a PhD. They will be trained in pulse sequence programming and optimization for fMRI acquisition. ER Applicants should have a PhD in physics, biomedical engineering or medical image computing (or equivalent research experience), plus knowledge of MRI physics and experience in high-level programming; a background in pulse sequence programming is desirable. Applicants should have § Good programming skills in C++ and GPU programming § Basic knowledge in medical visualization and human computer interaction § Good knowledge of English in speaking and writing (English is working language of the ITN); § Tenacity in problem solving and willingness to learn The applicants must not have a history of employment in Italy for the past three years. We aim at increasing the percentage of female researchers at Fondazione Santa Lucia and especially encourage qualified women to apply. Your application should include: • Curriculum vitae • Publication list, including talks, master thesis, projects thatare online available, etc. • A short personal statement, why you in fact apply for this position • Names of references If you are interested in the position, please contact or directly apply via email to Umberto Sabatini (u.sabatini(a)hsantalucia.it). Applications will be considered until the position is filled. See http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/mariecurieactions/itn_en.html for more information on Initial Training Networks.

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