Dear Colleagues and prospective Students,
The Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, University of Trento - Italy is now
accepting applications for its PhD program.
The School is offering *10 fellowships* for the three-year Doctoral Program.
*The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. May 24, 2013*.
The PhD Program has two tracks:
* Cognitive Neuroscience
* Language, Interaction & Computation
The Program is emphasizing this year applications in the field of:
* Animal Cognition
* Computational Neuroscience
* Development
* Language
* Learning/Motivation
* Neuroimaging Methods and Analysis
* Perception and Action
* Decision Making and Thinking
All courses are given in English.
CIMeC has state-of-the-art laboratories for fMRI, MEG, EEG and TMS.
The University of Trento ranks 1^st among the Italian Universities in
the rankings of Times Higher Education and CIMeC ranks 1^st for quality
of research in the ranking of the Italian National for the Evaluation of
Universities and Research (ANVUR). CIMeC has 6 ERC starting grants and 1
advanced grant.
Trento ranks 1^st in the annual survey on quality of life in Italian
cities conducted by daily Il Sole 24 Ore.
General info:http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/intro
Application
information: http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/admissions
FAQ section: http://www.unitn.it/en/drcimec/10142/frequently-asked-questions
Contact:
phd.cimec(a)unitn.it <mailto:phd.cimec@unitn.it>
jens.schwarzbach(a)unitn.it <mailto:jens.schwarzbach@unitn.it>
The School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University is pleased to
announce the opening of a call for a *Research Fellow in Cognitive
Neuroscience*.
Expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants are sought
and appointments may be made at the level of Research Fellow, Senior
Research Fellow or Principal Research Fellow, depending upon experience.
Salary and research support are available for 4 years. Domestic and
international applicants are welcome to apply.
Please see the attached document or follow the link below for further
information regarding this outstanding career opportunity.
http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=523427&lWorkTypeID=&lLocat…
<http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=523427&lWorkTypeID=&lLocat…>
The Laboratory for Multimodal Human Brain Mapping at the Feinstein
Institute for Medical Research is looking for a research assistant to
help with their research into (1) improving the identification of
functional and pathological brain regions in individuals suffering from
epilepsy, (2) the neural mechanisms of cognition, and (3) characterizing
macroscale human brain networks. The lab works exclusively with patients
being evaluated for epilepsy surgery using methods such as
electrocorticography, MRI, fMRI, and direct electrical brain stimulation.
The responsibilities of the research assistant include assisting with
the collection and analysis of the aforementioned data, managing data
archives and lab equipment, working with a research coordinator on IRB
matters, and helping to present lab findings at conferences and in
journals. This unique position will expose the successful applicant to
basic and clinical neuroscience as well as neurosurgery, neurology, and
neuropsychology. It is a great opportunity for recent post-bacs
interested in medical school or graduate school in
neuroscience/biomedical engineering. Past research assistants in the lab
have been co-authors on lab publications and have gone on to MD or PhD
programs after spending 1-2 years in the lab.
------------- Qualifications -------------
Minimum:
-B.A./B.S./B.E. in an appropriate discipline (e.g., neuroscience,
psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics)
-1 year commitment
Highly Desirable:
-Experience with at least one programming language (preferably MATLAB)
and statistical analyses
-Prior experience working with neuroimaging, EEG/MEG, or brain
stimulation data
-Previous experience working with patients
-Previous work in a research laboratory that shows evidence of
independent scholarship, problem solving, and motivation
-2 year commitment preferred
For more information about the lab see:
http://www.feinsteininstitute.org/faculty/ashesh-mehta-md-phd/
For more information about the position please send curriculum vitae and
cover letter to Dr. David Groppe (david.m.groppe(a)gmail.com
<mailto:david.m.groppe@gmail.com>)
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David Groppe, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Laboratory for Multimodal Human Brain Mapping
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Manhasset, New York
http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/~dgroppe/
<http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/%7Edgroppe/>
We have a post-doc job opportunity to work at Cardiff University Brain
Research Imaging Centre on predictors of functional recovery in multiple
sclerosis using advanced neuroimaging methods. Funds from the MS Society
UK cover a 3-year post for a post-doctoral research associate. The
post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary team that will include
Richard G. Wise, Derek K. Jones, M.P. Sormani and Valentina Tomassini.
We would be grateful if you could pass this information on to anyone who
might be eligible and interested.
Below is the advert, along with the link to the advert and Cardiff jobs
website:
- direct link:
https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?SID=%5ec6PtGnuelu…
<https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?SID=%5ec6PtGnuelu…>
- link through the Cardiff University website:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/ under “job category academic”, advert 1959BR
Potential candidates are encouraged to get in touch with Richard Wise at
CUBRIC (wiserg(a)cardiff.ac.uk <mailto:wiserg@cardiff.ac.uk>) to discuss
their interest.
Richard Wise
FMRI Director
CUBRIC
School of Psychology
University of Cardiff
Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 0358 (direct) 0365 (reception)
Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 0339
http://psych.cf.ac.uk/cubric/http://www.cf.ac.uk/research/neuroscience/
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*Post Reference Number:* 1959BR
*Job Title:* Research Associate
*Job Category:* Academic - Research
*Career Pathway:* Research
*School / Directorate: *MEDIC - School of Medicine
*/Advert/*
*Research Associate in Advanced Neuroimaging applied to Multiple Sclerosis*
*Institute of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences*
*Cardiff School of Medicine*
We seek a Post-Doctoral Research Associate with a strong interest in
advanced neuroimaging and its application to Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We
aim to develop strategies for functional recovery in MS. The post-holder
would work in collaboration with MRI methodologists, clinicians and
statisticians on this project, funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Society
UK, which aims to predict the individual’s potential for functional
recovery in MS with the aid of advanced structural and functional
neuroimaging. The position will involve MRI data acquisition in MS
patients, image analysis and the development of a predictive statistical
model. Imaging will be performed at Cardiff University Brain Research
Imaging Centre (CUBRIC, http://psych.cf.ac.uk/cubric/).
Applicants should have a first degree in the psychology, physical or
biological sciences and a relevant PhD. The ability to communicate well
with scientific colleagues in a multi-disciplinary research environment
and patients taking part in our experiments is essential. It is part of
the project a home based intervention consisting in motor training.
Candidates should have a good understanding of advanced structural and
functional MRI methods, such as BOLD and perfusion fMRI, myelin imaging
and diffusion based imaging. An understanding of statistical approaches
to prediction analysis would be an advantage. Image data analysis will
be performed in a UNIX environment using software such as FSL, SPSS and
Matlab. This position would suit a self-motivated individual with a
proactive and flexible approach to work, and the ability to use
initiative and creativity.
For further information please contact: Prof. Richard Wise (tel: +44
(0)29 2087 0358 oremail: wiserg(a)cardiff.ac.uk
<mailto:tomassiniv@cardiff.ac.uk>).
This post is available from 1st July 2014, is a full-time position of 35
hours per week and is fixed term for 36 months.
*Salary:* £30,728 - £36,661 per annum (Grade 6). A maximum starting
salary at point 34, £34,565 per annum applies to this post.
*Date Posted:* Friday, 11 April 2014
*Closing date:*Friday, 09 May 2014
Please, be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close
this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
*
*
I'd like to draw your attention to the following job offer.
International applications are very welcome.
Tamara Herz
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*PhD position in decision neuroscience / neuroeconomics*
*University of Zurich, Switzerland*
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position (3 years) at
the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research at the University
of Zurich. The successful applicant will work with Christian Ruff and
other SNS Lab members (http://www.sns.uzh.ch/people.html) on the neural
processes underlying human decision making, employing combinations of
computational modeling, brain stimulation, and neuroimaging techniques.
The laboratory offers an exciting and friendly multidisciplinary
research environment with ample opportunities for training and
collaboration, and excellent technical facilities (including a
research-dedicated 3T MR scanner and access to a 7T high-field human
facility, as well as laboratories for TMS, tDCS, psychophysics,
behavioral group experiments, peripheral & autonomic neurophysiology,
and pharmacology).
Candidates should hold, or expect to soon obtain, a good master’s degree
in a relevant discipline (e.g., neuroscience, computer science, physics,
psychology, economics). Experience with computational
modeling/programming and the use of advanced software for behavioral and
brain imaging data analysis would be beneficial. Above all, candidates
should be enthusiastic about learning new techniques and contributing to
new experiments.
Applications are welcome from overseas students as well as Swiss and EU
nationals. Employment is expected to begin in October 2014.
Applications should be sent electronically and include a CV (incl. full
publication list), a cover letter explaining why you are suited for and
interested in this particular position, and the names and e-mail
addresses of at least two referees. Please send these materials to
applications(a)econ.uzh.ch, with “PhD Ruff group” in the e-mail header.
Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until a suitable
candidate is found.
Contact address
Prof. Dr. Christian Ruff
E-mail: christian.ruff(a)econ.uzh.ch (for informal inquiries)
E-mail: applications(a)econ.uzh.ch (for applications)
www.sns.uzh.ch
Opening for a Full-Time Research Assistant
The Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory at the Department of Psychology at
Ohio State University is seeking applications for a full-time research
assistant position with funding for two years, contingent on
performance. The laboratory is currently conducting several randomized
controlled trials, designed to look at the effects of lifestyle
interventions, such as mindfulness training and exercise intervention in
improving cognitive and emotional control in older adults and in
individuals with neurodegenerative disorders. We employ both behavioral
and functional MRI techniques to better understand the behavioral and
neural correlates of these interventions. This position is designed for
individuals who are interested in building on the research experience
that they already have and learn about the new field of health
neuroscience. Applications are solicited from individuals with
considerable programming experience, as well as experience in
neuroimaging data analyses. Knowledge of matlab and an existing software
package, such as FSL, AFNI, or SPM is required. For more information
about the laboratory, please visit:
http://freud.psy.ohio-state.edu/lab/CNL/The_Lab.html
If you are interested in being considered for the position, please send
your current CV, as well contact information for three references to
Ruchika Prakash at Prakash.30(a)osu.edu
FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT: Research Assistant/Lab Manager (Junior Specialist)
at the University of California MIND Institute
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The Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory (CABIL
<http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/research/cabil/>) at the UC
Davis MIND Institute <http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/> is
directed by Dr. Tony J. Simon and funded by the National Institutes of
Health. Â CABILâs mission is to investigate, explain, and eventually
treat the cognitive impairments and psychiatric disorders experienced by
children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Currently CABIL research
focuses on children with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion (also known as
Velocardiofacial or DiGeorge) syndrome in children and adults.
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CABIL is looking for a research assistant/lab manager (Junior Specialist
series) to assist in research on chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
Duties will include participant testing using experimental cognitive
tasks, Event Related Potentials (ERP), MRI (resting state functional
MRI, structural MRI and Diffusion Tensor Imaging) as well as basic data
visualization and analysis, and also administering and scoring
participant and parent questionnaire instruments. Other duties include
assisting families with recruitment, travel and reimbursement, study
scheduling, maintaining databases and general clerical tasks. Previous
lab or research experience is required.
Â
_Requirements:_
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Bachelorâs degree in cognitive neuroscience, psychology,
NPB (Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior) or similar
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Interest in neurodevelopmental disorders
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Interest in research
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Past research experience
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Experience working with children with neurodevelopmental
disorders
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_Please submit to nqcung(a)ucdavis.edu <mailto:nqcung@ucdavis.edu>:_
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Cover Letter
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Resume or CV
-Â Â Â Â Â Â List of references with email contact information
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Unofficial transcript if possible
--
Abbie M. Popa B.S.
Graduate Student Researcher, UC Davis
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/abbie-popa/8a/851/358http://neuroscience.ucdavis.edu/user/405
A postdoctoral research position is available in the Hasson lab at the
Department of Psychology and Princeton Neuroscience Institute at
Princeton University. The research position will focus on studying the
neural mechanisms of dyadic social interactions using fMRI
hyper-scanning and intracranial EEG. The goal of this project is to
understand the interaction between two brains in the course of natural
verbal communication. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in
neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
We are seeking candidates with a solid computational background,
signal processing skills (MatLab) and experience either with fMRI or
intracranial EEG. For further information and informal discussions,
please contact Uri Hasson. Email: hasson(a)princeton.edu. The term of this
appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based upon
satisfactory performance and funding. Applicants should apply by email
and include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication
list, and contact information of at least two references.
I am circulating an advertisement for a post-doctoral scholar position
in my laboratory, to begin in late June/early July 2014. I have pasted
the full announcement below. Please feel free to forward this
announcement to those on your team or alumni who you believe might be
interested in the position. Thank you for your time. Take care.
Best wishes,
Andres De Los Reyes, Ph.D.
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Andres De Los Reyes, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Director, /Comprehensive Assessment and Intervention Program/
Associate Editor
/Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Journal of Child and Family Studies
Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment/
Department of Psychology
University of Maryland at College Park
Biology/Psychology Building, Room 3123H
College Park, Maryland 20742
Phone: (301) 405-7049
Email: adlr(a)umd.edu <mailto:adlr@umd.edu>
Web: sites.google.com/site/caipumaryland/Home/people/director
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*Post-Doctoral Scholar Position, Comprehensive Assessment and
Intervention Program,*
*University of Maryland at College Park*
_Laboratory Description:_
The Comprehensive Assessment and Intervention Program (CAIP) is a
clinical research laboratory at the University of Maryland at College
Park. Directed by Dr. Andres De Los Reyes, CAIP’s work seeks to improve
the ability of mental health professionals to use clinical assessments
to facilitate identification of the specific contexts in which children
and adolescents express mental health concerns and their risk factors.
With an emphasis on adolescent social anxiety and family environment
factors linked to adolescent substance use, CAIP utilizes information
from physiological, behavioral, and subjective modalities to develop and
test personalized assessment approaches tailored to adolescents’ unique
needs. The goal of this work is to identify and disseminate assessment
approaches that inform the development of personalized intervention
techniques for the amelioration and/or prevention of adolescent social
anxiety and substance use.
Our current work seeks to advance two lines of research. In one line of
research, CAIP tests novel paradigms that facilitate clinical
interpretation of peripheral physiology within assessments of adolescent
social anxiety. Specifically, CAIP uses innovative methods for
graphically representing physiological data, so that mental health
professionals without a background in physiology can incorporate these
methods into their clinical work. In a second line of research, CAIP
tests methods for incorporating physiological data (e.g., HRV and
EEG/ERP), controlled observations of family behavior, and informants'
subjective reports of family functioning to identify adolescents at risk
for substance use and abuse.
To meet the objectives of these lines of research, we seek a
post-doctoral scholar to assist in writing competitive extramural grant
applications (e.g., NIH and NSF), preparing first-authored and
co-authored scholarly manuscripts for publication, mentoring
undergraduate and doctoral graduate students, and assisting in
coordinating a multi-modal study of context-sensitive approaches to
assessing adolescent social anxiety and family relationships.
The CAIP laboratory is part of a larger research network that includes
on-site access to multi-modal physiological equipment (e.g., EEG/ERP,
HRV, and GSR). These resources are housed within the Department of
Psychology’s NSF-funded Joint Center for Cognitive, Social,
Computational and Mathematical Neuroscience. Further, resources for
conducting fMRI assessments are available at the on-site Maryland
Neuroimaging Center.
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_Requirements:_
The ideal candidate will have had experience in collecting and
processing EEG/ERP data with adolescents and/or young adults. The
position will involve participation in all levels of the research
investigation. Some responsibilities will include:
(1)Assisting with preparing extramural grant applications (e.g., NIH and
NSF)
(2)Preparing and submitting first-authored and co-authored manuscripts
for publication
(3)Mentoring undergraduate and doctoral graduate students
(4)Overseeing multi-modal data collection (e.g., EEG/ERP; HRV; GSR;
behavioral and computer-based tasks; and surveys completed by parents,
adolescents, and research staff)
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_Qualifications: _
Recommended training background includes: a Ph.D. in a related field
(e.g., psychology or neuroscience), previous EEG/ERP research experience
(preferably with adolescents and/or young adults), and experience with
EEG/ERP data analysis and programming. Experience with preparation of
grant applications is strongly preferred.
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_Application Instructions:_
This is a full-time position with benefits to start in Summer 2014. A
2-year commitment is preferred, with the possibility of renewal. This
position is contingent on availability of funding. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled. Interested individuals should email a cover letter describing
their background and future goals, CV, and names of 3 references and
contact information directly to Dr. De Los Reyes at adlr(a)umd.edu
<mailto:adlr@umd.edu>.
*_In the subject heading of the email, please use the format: “EEG/ERP
Post-Doc Application-YOUR LAST NAME”_*
The University of Maryland at College Park actively subscribes to a
policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color,
sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national
origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to
apply.
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_Further Information:_
Interested applicants may visit the following links for information on
the laboratory’s prior work and ongoing projects:
http://sites.google.com/site/caipumaryland/Home/people/directorhttp://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andres_De_Los_Reyes/
*2 PhD and 1 PostDoc positions in Computational Cognitive Neuroimaging;
University of Birmingham, UK*
In our natural dynamic environment the senses are constantly bombarded
with many different signals. How does the human brain integrate
information from multiple senses during perception? To study the neural
mechanisms of multisensory integration and learning, we combine
psychophysics, functional imaging (fMRI, EEG/MEG & interleaved TMS-fMRI)
and models of Bayesian Inference and learning.
The Computational Cognitive Neuroimaging Group (Prof Uta Noppeney) is
seeking 1 enthusiastic PostDoc and 2 PhD candidates. Applicants should
have astrong quantitative background and a degree in neuroscience,
psychology, computer science, physics, medicine or related areas. Prior
experience in functional imaging, MatLab, data analysis and/or machine
learning would be an advantage.
The lab is part of the Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics
Centre and the Department of Psychology of the University of Birmingham,
UK. The centre provides an excellent multidisciplinary and collaborative
research environment combining expertise in cognitive neuroimaging,
psychophysics and computational neuroscience. The psychology department
was rated 3rd in the UK research assessment exercise.
Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Starting
dates are flexible. For further information, please contact
u.noppeney(a)bham.ac.uk <mailto:u.noppeney@bham.ac.uk> and see
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/cncr/index.aspx
<http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/index.aspx>
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/index.aspx
<http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/people/profile.aspx?Referenc…>
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/people/profile.aspx?Referenc…
For application to the PostDoc positions, please send applications to
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIM528/research-fellow/
For application to the PhD positions, please send application including
CV, statement of research interests, and the names and full contact
details of two referees to:u.noppeney@bham.ac.uk
<mailto:u.noppeney@bham.ac.uk>