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Fwd: Position for a Research Technologist at Wayne State University
by Gary Green 04 Oct '14

04 Oct '14

*A full-time Research Technologist is needed to support the research data collection, analysis, management and computing infrastructure in Dr. Christine Rabinak’s Translational Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.* Specific responsibilities include: * Oversee data collection and management (e.g., neuroimaging, electrophysiology, psychophysiology, etc). * Identify technical and security requirements, maintain data quality standards, validate methods, and resolve issues. * Ensure compliance with industry and University standards for system design, network access, data security and protection of human participant confidentiality; * Contribute to the development of improved computational methods and visualization protocols, manuscript writing and grant development in collaboration with Dr. Rabinak and collaborators. * Develop and maintain data processing pipelines for functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, electroencepholography/event-related potential, psychophysiological experiments, including automation of data management, administrative and standardized tasks. * Statistical analysis of research data. * Train research assistants, students, and other related staff in research techniques and analysis. * Assist in writing grants, manuscripts, and protocols to obtain funding to support research endeavors. * Work in partnership with the college IT department to maintain servers and data storage and of ordering computer equipment and software. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, psychology, neuroscience, or a related field. * Strong scripting or programming experience in one or more of the following: MATLAB, Python, C. * Thorough knowledge of basic and research computing systems, including data storage and management, and system and data back-up. * Proven skills in performing tasks with continuous attention to accuracy, safety and productivity. * Excellent communication skills and a positive customer service orientation with all levels of users. Desired Qualifications: * Experience supporting/developing informatics systems in biological or research environments preferred. * Expertise in statistics, neuroimaging processing, or neuroscience preferred. * Ability to make a minimum 2-3 year commitment. *Click to apply.* <https://jobs.wayne.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?po…> Questions can be directed to Dr. Rabinak: rabinak(a)wayne.edu <mailto:rabinak@wayne.edu>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position in fMRI data analysis :deadline Oct 28
by Gary Green 04 Oct '14

04 Oct '14

A postdoctoral position funded by the Medical Research Council UK is available in the research group led by Dr. Bhisma Chakrabarti (www.bhismalab.org). The project studies reward and empathy in Autism using fMRI and psychophysiology. This position will be focused primarily on the analysis and subsequent write-up of fMRI data that has been collected in people with and without autism. Experience with scientific programming (e.g. in Matlab or Python) and a sound understanding of statistics will be essential for this role. The position is fixed term for 18 months from November 2014. The ideal candidate will have: - PhD in a relevant discipline - Experience in MRI data analysis - Experience in writing research papers and grant applications Candidates with experience in advanced analysis of fMRI data will be at an advantage. Previous relevant experience in emotion/autism research will be advantageous, but is not essential. Please refer to this website for further details and how to apply: http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/about-job-details.aspx?vacancy_id=07008… For informal queries, please contact Bhisma Chakrabarti (email: b.chakrabarti(a)reading.ac.uk).

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Fwd: Job posting: 3 tenure track positions of Dutch research consortium Language in Interaction
by Gary Green 04 Oct '14

04 Oct '14

*3 Tenure Track Positions - Dutch Research Consortium "Language in Interaction"* For more information check: http://www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/tenures-algemeen.html *Application deadline: 15 October 2014* The Dutch NWO Gravitation consortium "Language in Interaction" invites applications for three tenure track positions. These positions are offered with a view to long-term embedding of interdisciplinary language research. Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to establish their own independent research group. You will be expected to conduct research in one or more research areas relevant to theposition applied for. Supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD projects will be part of your responsibilities. Administrative duties will include local and/or national committee memberships. Some contribution to teaching will be appreciated. You will be provided with budgetary resources, a PhD student or technician, materials and consumables. The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language sciences. The Language in Interaction consortium brings together many of the excellent research groups in the Netherlands in a research programme on the foundations of language. Depending on the tenure track position applied for, the successful candidate will be appointed at one of the following partner institutes: 1) Radboud University Nijmegen & RadboudUMC - Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour 2) Radboud University Nijmegen - Centre for Language Studies 3) University of Amsterdam - Institute for Logic, Language and Computation. All these institutions conduct research in an international setting. English is the lingua franca. We are looking for highly motivated, creative and talented researchers with a strong research profile. Each tenure track position has its own requirements and profile. General requirements for the tenure track positions are: − a PhD degree in a field relevant to the position concerned; − an established international reputation; − strong track record of peer-reviewed international publications; − experience with successfully applying for external funding; − experience with (co-)supervision of PhD students; − management skills required for academic leadership; - outstanding teaching skills, teaching experience, and a clear vision on teaching. More information on the three tenure track positions offered and how to apply can be found under this link: http://www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/tenures-algemeen.html

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no YNiC seminar this week
by rem 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Dear Users There will not be a YNiC seminar this week because of a timetable clash with the postgraduate social on Thursday afternoon. Seminars will restart from 9th October. 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: Job Opportunity at Royal Holloway, University of London
by Gary Green 26 Sep '14

26 Sep '14

Dear All, I would like to draw your attention to the following job opportunity. https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0914-186 Best wishes, Cat Sebastian -- Catherine Sebastian, PhD Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology Royal Holloway, University of London Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX Tel: +44 (0)1784 276599 Email: catherine.sebastian(a)royalholloway.ac.uk <mailto:catherine.sebastian@royalholloway.ac.uk> Web: http://www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/sites/edbl/

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position in Brain Imaging / Brain Stimulation, Bonn, Germany
by Gary Green 26 Sep '14

26 Sep '14

The "Neuromodulation of Emotion (NEMO)" research group (Division of Medical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry) located at the University of Bonn Medical Center, Bonn, Germany, is seeking motivated candidates for a postdoctoral position starting in January 2015. The main focus of research lies in fMRI and TMS in neuropsychiatric disorders. The NEMO research group is a creative, friendly, and ambitious team with strong international connections. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a willingness to participate in international and domestic collaborations, good teaching and communication skills, and a strong publication record. German language knowledge is not required. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a background in fMRI and/or TMS related research, along with excellent English skills. Successful applicants will be hired on a full employment contract. Salary is based on the German national pay grade system (13 TV-L). The Univerisity Hospital of Bonn is committed to increasing the numbers of women in academic positions and therefore encourages women to apply. Severely disabled applicants are given priority over non-disable applicants of equal qualifications. To apply, please send your CV and your publications either per post or email to: Rene Hurlemann, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor Head of the Division of Medical Psychology Department of Psychiatry University of Bonn – Medical Center Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25 D-53105 Bonn Tel.: +49 (0)228 287 19123 Homepage: http://renehurlemann.squarespace.com…

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position in Neuroimaging in the Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders Unit of the Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
by Gary Green 26 Sep '14

26 Sep '14

Dear all, I would like to draw your attention to the following job opportunity.** ** *Job Summary: * IDIBAPS invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral position to conduct post-processing and analyzing of MRI neuroimaging data (e.g. structural, fMRI, DWI), as part of a clinical research program in the Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders Unit of the Hospital Clinic (Barcelona, Spain). ** *Principal Responsibilities: * The primary responsibility of this position includes post-processing and analyzing brain MRI data within the project entitled “Organising Knowledge about Neurodegenerative Disease Mechanisms for the improvement of Drug Development and Therapy” code number:115568, funded by the “FRAUNHOFERGESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V”. This study will enhance our knowledge of the AD pathological processes in order to prevent or delay the disease. Within this study we are collecting a comprehensive amount of data, including blood samples, mental health, quality of life and risk factors, as well as, neuroimaging procedures to assess brain function. *Required Qualifications: * ·PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, Neuroscience or related disciplines. ·Strong background in MRI analysis and related statistical methods for research (SPM, Freesurfer, FSL or similar). ·Experience with image processing and data analysis. ·Ability to think independently and work collaboratively. *Benefits * ·Starting date: November 2014. ·The postdoctoral position is scheduled initially for two years (open to renewal). ·Salary will depend on experience. *Additional Information: * To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following: 1) Cover letter describing research interests and relevant background; 2) CV with list of publications; 3) The names of three individuals who could provide reference letters to rrhh.fundacio(a)clinic.ub.es <mailto:rrhh.fundacio@clinic.ub.es> *Juan D. Gispert* Head Neuroimaging Research** *Pasqual Maragall **Foundation* T. +34 93 316 09 90 Dr. Aiguader, 88 (Edifici PRBB) - 08003 Barcelona. Spain. http://www.fpmaragall.org/en_index.html** * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Aquest missatge i els seus annexos poden contenir informació confidencial i exclusiva per al destinatari. El seu contingut no constitueix un compromís per part de l'emissor. Si rep aquest missatge per error, si us plau elimini’l sense revisar-lo ni reenviar-lo i notifiqui-ho al remitent. Gràcies per la seva col·laboració. /Este mensaje y sus anexos pueden contener información confidencial y exclusiva para el destinatario. Su contenido no constituye un compromiso por parte del emisor. Si recibe este mensaje por error, por favor elimínelo sin revisarlo ni reenviarlo y notifíquelo al remitente. //Gracias por su colaboración. /This message and attachments may contain confidential and exclusive information intended only for the individual named. The content of this message does not imply any commitment by the sender. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, please delete it before reading or distributing and notify the sender. Thank you for your cooperation. *cid:image006.jpg@01CD0B4C.79CA6620*Gràcies per estalviar paper. /Gracias por ahorrar papel./Thanks for saving paper.

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4th International Conference " Aspects of Neuroscience" Warsaw, Poland, November 14th to 16th 2014
by Daniel Borek 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Dear Friend, On behalf of the Board of the Student Neurobiology Society operating at the Faculty of Biology of the University of Warsaw (Poland) we would like to invite you to *the 4**th** International Conference " Aspects of Neuroscience"* that will be held in Warsaw, Poland, *from November 14**th** to 16**th** 2014* at the Faculty of Biology of the University of Warsaw. As in the following years, this time the Conference also consists of poster and report symposia*. *November symposia will be devoted to*: Neurobiology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Neuroscience, Neuroinformatics and Neuroscience Borderlines*. Each of the thematic symposium will be preceded by a lecture delivered by one of the guests, a specialist of a given domain. The IV edition of Aspects of Neuroscience Conference will be opened by *prof. Krzysztof Palczewski *from Department of Pharmacology (Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, USA) with the lecture entitled "Chemistry of vision and inherited retinal disease". The closing lecture will be delivered by *prof. Wiesław Nowiński* from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research <http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agency_for_Science,_Technology_and_Research> who is a *creator of 3D human brain atlase.* Among our special guests are *dr Bruce Graham* from University of Stirling in Scotland (Neuroinformatics session), *prof. Leszek Kaczmarek* from Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences (Neurobiology session), *dr Valeria Gazzolla* from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience in Amsterdam, assistant professor at the University of Groningen in Netherlands (Cognitive neuroscience session) and *prof. Semir Zeki – *the Head of the Wellcome Laboratory of Neurobiology (Vislab) at the University of College London (Borderlines of neuroscience session). The student lectures will take place simultaneously in two rooms, in *basic* version *and* in *extended version*. Language of conference is *English*. The event is intended for students, doctoral students and research workers related to neuroscience, but also for people who do not have any experience in this field of knowledge. *Registration for the conference is already open! * http://www.neuronauka.org/eng/?page_id=69 More information about conference and the whole Project: www.neuronauka.org/eng. Find us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspectsOfNeuroscience?fref=ts Yours sincerely, Student Neurobiology Society at the University of Warsaw Organizing Committee of the International Conference of Students and Young Scientists "The Aspects of Neuroscience"

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Fwd: Position for a Research Technologist at Wayne State University
by Gary Green 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Felloship - Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory
by Gary Green 24 Sep '14

24 Sep '14

The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest currently has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellowship Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory Job Summary: The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest is offering a research fellowship in the cognitive neuroscience of memory in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Levine at the Rotman Research Institute. The projects involve the neural and behavioral correlates of memory, particularly autobiographical memory. Responsibilities: • Analyzing of individual difference effects in healthy adults and patients’ autobiographical memory processes in relation to structural neuroimaging, functional neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI, MEG), genetics, personality, psychopathology, and behavioral measures. • This training opportunity provides broad exposure to systems neuroscience methods such as advanced neuroimage analysis and neural endophenotypes in the context of ecologically valid mnemonic phenotypes. Qualifications: • Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree. • The Rotman Research Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including members of visible groups, minorities, women, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. Applications will be reviewed in the order received, with an expected start date before March 2015. The duration of the fellowship is two years, with the option of continuing for a third year. Bursaries are in line with the fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and include an allowance for travel and research expenses. Applicants should submit a C.V. and relevant reprints, together with a cover letter describing current research interests and future research goals, and also arrange to have three letters of reference sent independently to: Dr. Brian Levine, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Center for Geriatric Care, 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, Canada. Email address: blevine(a)research.baycrest.org. www: http://www.levinelab.ca As staff we all share in maintaining a safe care environment for clients, families, and visitors and a safe work environment for staff, physicians, students and volunteers. Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at (416) 785-2500, ext. 2961. https://baycrest-hospital-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseact…

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