Dear colleagues,
Please see a position announcement below that may be of interest. Feel
free to forward.
Best,
Heather Urry
*****
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
The Psychology Department at Tufts University is seeking applicants at
the assistant professor level for a tenure-track position in Cognitive
Developmental Psychology to begin September, 2014. The successful
candidate will have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. He or she will
show evidence of an active research program, capable of supporting
extramural funding that investigates theoretical aspects of cognitive
development across different parts of the lifespan. Areas of research
that bridge to current faculty are highly desirable. Appropriate areas
of expertise might include, but are not limited to: emotion, language,
social or spatial cognition, memory, or the contribution and impact of
genetics on behavior or development. Applicants combining behavioral
and neuroscience approaches are of considerable interest. Applicants
should be willing and able to teach introductory and advanced courses
in developmental psychology as well as contribute to quantitatively
oriented laboratory courses and participate in our Ph.D. graduate
program.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a C.V., a research
synopsis, a statement of teaching philosophy, copies of representative
scholarly work, and arrange to have three confidential reference
letters submitted directly by the authors to:
https://apply.interfolio.com/23632. Questions about the position may
be directed to Keith Maddox, Interim Department Chair
(keith.maddox(a)tufts.edu).
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2013, and will continue
until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to increasing the
faculty’s diversity. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly
encouraged to apply.
--
Heather L. Urry, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Tufts University
490 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
email: heather.urry(a)tufts.edu
phone: 617-627-3733
fax: 617-627-3181
http://ase.tufts.edu/psychology/ebbl
*_Title:_* “Brain Imaging Data Analyst/Programmer”
*_Proposed Start Date:_* 01/02/2014 (Negotiable)
*_Position Summary/Purpose of Position:_*
Candidates are being considered for a Brain Imaging Data Analyst /
Programmer position to support investigators in the Brian and Behavioral
Sciences (BBS) Center who are using cutting-edge brain imaging and
electrophysiological techniques, including conventional and multi-band
task-related fMRI, resting-state fMRI, DTI, and concurrent EEG/fMRI. The
BBS Center is located within the Department of Psychology
(http://psychology.umd.edu/) at the University of Maryland and has close
ties with the Maryland Neuroimaging Center (Dr. Luiz Pessoa, Director),
conveniently located 5 minutes from the Department by car. Consult with
researchers, staff, and students on the design, collection, processing,
and analysis of high-dimensional brain imaging and EEG data sets.
Participate in the design of long-term and complex studies. This is an
ideal opportunity for tech-savvy individuals with prior experience
working in a neuroimaging or similar biomedical research environment at
the undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral levels.
This advertisement is for a Faculty Research Assistant (BS/BA or MA/MS)
or Research Associate/Staff Scientist (Ph.D./MD). The particulars of the
title and compensation will depend on the experience, education, and
professional training of the applicant.
*_Essential Duties and Responsibilities:_*
1.Support the Analysis AND Acquisition of Physiological and Behavioral
Measures (80%):
oWork closely with faculty and trainees to co-develop and refine Matlab,
bash, and Python scripts for processing and analyzing high-dimensional
physiological data using AFNI, ANTS, SPM, FSL, EEGLAB and other
packages. Data includes structural/functional MRI, EEG, and peripheral
physiology
oProgram experiments (i.e., stimulus delivery and response measurement)
in Eprime, PsychToolbox, Presentation, or other software packages
oAssist users with MRI peripheral apparatus (e.g., fiber-optic user I/O
devices), EEG equipment, and apparatus for measuring peripheral
physiology (Biopac) as well as eyetracking
oAssist with fMRI data collection as necessary
oAssist BBL Center investigators with preparing text and figures for
presentations, manuscripts, and grant applications
oCreate and maintain web- or Wiki-based tutorials and documentation.
Lead tutorial workshops.
2.General IT and System Administration Support (20%; as needed):
oFile Server/ Network Administration (updates, upgrades, and routine
maintenance; install and verify installation of updates/patches);
maintain network security; compile, configure, and maintain networked
applications; create, maintain, and audit user accounts across various
systems)
oPlan for anticipated upgrades and performance improvements as the
network grows in computing, storage, and bandwidth needs (e.g., consult
closely with senior researchers and monitor server usage to anticipate
server growth requirements; proactively help to coordinate
data-intensive research projects; assist users with troubleshooting IT
problems; communicate regularly with BBS and MNC Directors, senior
researchers, and users to maintain awareness of current and future user
needs)
oWorkstation Application / Hardware Administration / General IT Support
(e.g., install and configure workstation OS; install and configure
applications on Windows and/or Apple workstations; maintain and update
licensed and unlicensed applications and security-software; maintain and
manage local printers; communicate regularly with BBS Director, senior
researchers, and users to maintain awareness of perceived user needs and
disseminate best practices)
oData Backup and Integrity (e.g., verify that valid backups occur;
troubleshoot and resolve issues; restore archived data as needed; work
with BBS Director, senior researchers, and users to balance,
space/performance trade-offs)
*_Minimum Qualifications Required to Perform Work:_*
oA Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including psychology,
biology/neuroscience, physics, engineering, computer science, or (must
show evidence that the relevant degree will be completed before the
start of the position)
oFamiliarity with scripting languages (e.g., Java, Perl, Python, Ruby on
Rails), Matlab, Eprime/Presentation/PTB, or neuroimaging software
packages (AFNI, ANTS, BrainVoyager, Camino, DTI-TK, EEGLAB, ERPLAB,
Freesurfer, FSL, GIFT, or SPM)
oFamiliarity with statistics principles (e.g., GLM) and software (e.g.,
R, SPSS)
oPrior experience with or willing to learn IT/system administration
responsibilities “on the job” in collaboration with Department and
University IT staff
oAbility to multitask, manage time effectively, and document projects
oAbility to proactively and clearly communicate and interact with a
multi-disciplinary team of investigators, staff, and trainees in a
variety of settings (e.g., face to face, email, phone, videoconference)
oMust work well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
with a wide range of expertise and skill sets
oMust be able to contribute to a positive work environment
oMust have flexible working hours to include occasional weekend/evening
ocoverage for emergencies (e.g., unplanned network outages, grant deadlines)
oAbility to clearly and honestly communicate with a wide range of
audiences (IT staff, faculty investigators, scientific staff, graduate
and undergraduate students)
*_Preferences (The ideal candidate would have):_*
oMasters or higher degree in a relevant field of neurobiology, medicine,
psychology, engineering, or IT/CS
oPrior experience with teaching, instruction, or coaching
oPrior experience collecting/analyzing brain imaging or EEG datasets
oPrior experience with managing people and projects
oExpertise in applied multivariate statistics and/or advanced
neuroimaging techniques (e.g., DCM, gPPI, LASSO-PCR, mediation, MVPA) is
also highly desirable
oPrior experience with scientific communication (poster presentations,
peer reviewed publications) and/or successful grant/fellowship applications
*_ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS_*
The position can start at any time. This is a one year position that is
renewable for a total of at least three years contingent on performance
and funding. The University of Maryland is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative-Action Employer. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status,
Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation.
The University of Maryland strongly encourages applications from
candidates who would enhance campus diversity.
*_CONTACT_*
For additional information, contact Prof. Shackman (shackman(a)umd.edu
<mailto:shackman@umd.edu>). To apply, please email a cover letter,
relevant transcripts, a current CV or resume, and the names and contact
information for three references. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.
--
Prof. Alexander J. Shackman, Ph.D.
University of Maryland
Affective and Translational Neuroscience Laboratory
Department of Psychology | Maryland Neuroimaging Center | Neuroscience
Program (NACS)
Biology/Psychology Building
College Park, MD 20742-4411
Telephone: +1 (608) 358-5025
Email: shackman(a)umd.edu <mailto:shackman@wisc.edu>
http://shackmanlab.org {under construction}
ATN Laboratory: Suite 0124 BPS | 301-405-0042 | shackmanlab1(a)gmail.com
<mailto:shackmanlab1@gmail.com>
Faculty Office: 3123G BPS
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Subject: [SPM] Open PhD position in Lausanne (Switzerland)
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2013 12:01:02 +0100
From: livi fon <livifon(a)GMAIL.COM>
Reply-To: livi fon <livifon(a)GMAIL.COM>
To: SPM(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK
More details for interested candidates are described in attachment
Please feel free to widely disseminate
Kind Regards
The Department of Neurology, University of Lübeck is pleased to announce
an open position for a
Ph.D. student
from the 1st of January 2014 onwards. The candidate will be working on a
project on the neural basis of primary food reward in humans using
multimodal imaging (EEG-fMRI). An essential part of the project will be
the development of methods of electrophysiological-hemodynamic coupling.
Applicants must hold a Diplom, MSc or equivalent degree in Mathematics,
Physics, Engineering or a relevant discipline. They should have a strong
interest in cognitive neuroscience and excellent programming skills.
Preference will be given to applicants experienced in functional imaging
and/or cognitive electrophysiology.
The position is initially for 2 years with the possibility of renewal.
The salary will be according to an E13 (TV-L, 50%) position. The
University of Lübeck is an equal opportunities employer. Applications
from female candidates are strongly encouraged. In case of compatible
qualifications, preference will be given to people with disabilities.
Applications should include CV, copies of certificates and letters of
recommendation. Please send initial enquiries and/or applications
directly to Dr. Nuria Doñamayor Alonso
(nuria.donamayor(a)neuro.uni-luebeck.de).
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Elinor Tzvi, M.Sc Biomedical Engineering
Cognitive Neuroimaging group
Department of Neurology
University of Lübeck
Tel: +49-451-317-9313-17
Email: elinor.tzvi(a)neuro.uni-luebeck.de
<mailto:elinor.tzvi@neuro.uni-luebeck.de>
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Dear all,
Apologies for possible cross-postings - could you please circulate this MEG job to anyone who could be interested.
Thanks,
/yury/
Yury Shtyrov, DPhil
Professor - Head of MEG Group
MINDLab - Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN)
Institute for Clinical Medicine
Aarhus University, Denmark
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Post-doctoral Position in MEG/Neuroscience of Language
Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, Aarhus University
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scientist to support research into neurobiological foundations of language at the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN), Aarhus University, Denmark. The postholder’s research will be centred on using MEG and on the spatio-temporal dynamics of the neural activity underlying speech and language processing in the human brain. Ideal candidates will therefore have experience in neuroimaging and in language research. Previous experience in using EEG or/and MEG is essential. Eligible candidates should hold a PhD or similar degree in a relevant discipline, including (but not limited to) psychology, neuroinformatics, psycholinguisitcs or neuroscience. The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is initially open for 1 year with a possibility of extension and/or permanent post for a good candidate.
CFIN is an international multidisciplinary research centre based at Aarhus University’s Institute for Clinical Medicine, Denmark. Our research groups are supported by state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities including research-only 306-channel TRIUX MEG system (Elekta Neuromag), fMRI systems (Siemens TIM Trio 3T, Magnetom Skyra 3T), PET, navigated TMS, EEG and eye-tracking equipment, Two-Photon Microscopy, etc., and have well-established clinical and other collaborations. See cfin.au.dk for more inromation. Aarhus University provides an inspiring international research environment with top neuroscience facilties, and is consistently named among the world's best 100 universities.
To apply, please go to http://www.au.dk/en/about/job/sun/academicpositions/
Additional information regarding this position can be obtained by contacting Professor Yury Shtyrov, head of MEG, CFIN: Yury.Shtyrov(a)cfin.au.dk
*fMRI postdoc*
At the Center for Mind/ Brain Sciences (CIMeC, www.unitn.it/en/cimec
<http://www.unitn.it/en/cimec>), University of Trento, Italy, there will
soon be an opening for a postdoc position to work with Angelika Lingnau
(https://sites.google.com/site/angelikalingnau/) in collaboration with
Carlo Marzi, University of Verona. The ideal applicant will have
completed their PhD (Cognitive Neuroscience, Computer Science,
Psychology, Physics, or a related discipline), experience with fMRI
design and analysis methods (in particular MVPA), and programming
experience with Matlab or C. Additional experience with real-time fMRI
and/ or connectivity analyses is very desirable.
The CIMeC has been recently ranked as the leading Cognitive Neuroscience
research unit in Italy. It offers an international and vibrant research
setting with access to state-of-the-art neuroimaging methodologies,
including a research-only 4T MRI scanner, MEG, EEG and TMS, as well as
behavioral, eye tracking and motion tracking laboratories. English is
the official language of the CIMeC, where a large proportion of the
faculty, post-docs and students come from a wide range of countries
outside of Italy.
If you wish to receive further information please contact Angelika
Lingnau (angelika.lingnau(a)gmail.com <mailto:angelika.lingnau@gmail.com>)
or meet her at the SfN Meeting (Poster Board Number BBB19, presentation
273.18).
Angelika Lingnau, Phd
Center for Mind/ Brain Sciences
University of Trento
Via delle Regole, 101
38100, Mattarello (TN) - ITALY
email: angelika.lingnau(a)unitn.it <mailto:angelika.lingnau@unitn.it> or
_angelika.lingnau(a)gmail.com <mailto:angelika.lingnau@gmail.com>_
The Magnetic Resonance for Brain Investigation Laboratory at the Enrico
Fermi Center, Rome, Italy, is opening a call for a 2-years postdoctoral
position in the area of brain functional networks in neurodegenerative
disorders and aging, exploiting quantitative MRI techniques. The aim of
the project is to investigate the brain disconnection at network level
occurring during aging and dementia, and to disentangle the relevant
vascular and metabolic components.
The project is part of the NETFUN (Brain FUNctional NETwork studied by
NMR) project, a collaboration between Enrico Fermi Centre and the
Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Center (CUBRIC) – School of
Psychology – Cardiff University (UK).
Available facilities include 3 3T scanners (2 in Rome, 1 in Cardiff) and
full processing facilities.
The ideal applicant has a solid MRI background, including a PhD in
Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or Information Technology. Experience
with acquisition and analysis of functional MRI data, and specifically
with ASL techniques, is highly desirable, as well as good knowledge of
Matlab programming language.
The postdoc will be under the joint supervision of Dr. Federico Giove
and prof. Richard G. Wise. The fellow will work in a multidisciplinary
group, with experience in dementia and in functional and structural MRI.
The study will be mainly based in Rome (MARBILab, c/o Santa Lucia
Foundation), with some work based in Cardiff. Thus, the applicant must
be inclined to travel and to collaborate in different environments, and
highly motivated.
The post is available immediately, and is funded for 2 years. Salary is
in the range of 25000 EUR/year (tax-exempt).
Informal enquiries to Dr Federico Giove. Interested people are expected
to send a CV including publication list. The official call will be
published on http://www.centrofermi.it/index.php/grants/bandi, (Italian
language).
Dear all,
between 2pm and 3pm today there will be a presentation to Electronics
students in Open Plan. Access to workstations will be unaffected,
however people may find it preferable to use workstations towards the
back of Open Plan if they do not wish to be disturbed during this time.
Thanks,
Michael
--
Dr Michael Simpson
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
York
YO10 5DG
Tel: 01904 567614
Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk
Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Brain &
Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester in the lab of Rajeev
Raizada (http://raizadalab.org).
Both positions will involve applying multivoxel pattern-based fMRI
analysis to seeking to understand the structure of neural
representations. One position will concentrate especially on the
neural decoding of language, in particular the semantic representation
of words embedded in sentences. The other position will focus on
exploring similarity-based representations, relating neural similarity
structure to the visual and semantic similarity of objects.
Applicants must have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, linguistics,
computer science or a related field. Experience in some or all of the
following areas would be ideal: fMRI data analysis, machine learning
(especially kernel-based or Bayesian approaches), computational
linguistics (for the language decoding postdoc), computer vision or
visual psychophysics (for the object-similarity postdoc). Experience
with Matlab or some other scientific programming language (e.g. SciPy,
R) is required.
Salary will be on the standard NIH postdoc payscale. Both positions
are available immediately and have funding for a two year period,
although they could potentially be extended beyond that time if
mutually agreed and if additional funding is obtained.
To apply, please send a description of your research interests, a CV,
the names of three referees, and weblinks to representative
publications to rajeev.raizada(a)gmail.com , specifying in the
subject-line which of the two positions you are applying to. Large
files such as PDFs of papers should be sent as weblinks (e.g. to your
publications webpage, or using Dropbox) rather than as e.mail
attachments. If you will be attending the upcoming Society for
Neuroscience conference then it might be possible to meet there,
otherwise interviews can be conducted via Skype.
The Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences at the University of
Rochester (http://www.bcs.rochester.edu) has a strong focus on
computational and statistical studies of neural representations, and
has researchers working in language, vision, computation, development
and neuroimaging. The Rochester Center for Brain Imaging
(http://rcbi.rochester.edu) has a research-dedicated 3T Siemens Trio
scanner.
*Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position at University of Pittsburgh *
The Maternal Affective Neuroscience Laboratory, headed by Drs. Eydie
Moses-Kolko, Alison Hipwell and Mary Phillips at the Western Psychiatric
Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh, seeks a full-time
postdoctoral research fellow supported by funds from the National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The start date is
flexible, although Fall 2013 is preferred. This position is for up to
2.5 years.
We are looking for a postdoctoral associate to work on a study
investigating the neural underpinnings of affective disorders and
mother-infant caregiving in young, 3-6mo postpartum mothers.
Specifically, the postdoctoral associate will be involved with the
neuroimaging component of the study, which measures responding in neural
reward circuits, affective face-processing circuits, empathy circuits
while attending to infant cry, as well as resting neural circuitry.
This R01 grant funded by the NICHD is a substudy of the Pittsburgh
Girls’ Study, a longitudinal study in which measures of affective,
cognitive, and behavioral functioning in a large, high-risk sample have
been measured since childhood. This substudy project can thereby test
scientific questions within a developmental context as well as examine
transgeneration mechanisms of psychopathology.
The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for collecting
and analyzing fMRI and behavioral data and writing scientific papers and
giving scientific presentations. Other duties will include assisting as
needed with evaluations of mothers and infants and to follow study
procedures regarding management of data, to generally add to the smooth
flow of the project as needed. This relies on close collaboration with
research coordinators, research assistants, graduate and undergraduate
students, and investigators. Position qualifications include a PhD in
psychology, neuroscience, or a related field or an MD psychiatrist at
the postdoctoral level; experience with fMRI acquisition and analysis;
strong experimental and statistical skills; the ability to work
independently and in a team environment on multiple tasks and projects
and to share one’s expertise with others. Experience with neuroimaging
software programs (AFNI, FSL, MATLAB, SPM, or other relevant programs),
programming for fMRI tasks (E-prime, Presentation), and statistical
analysis (SPM, SPSS, SAS) is highly desired. Strong interests in the
development and pathophysiology of depression and are valuable.
Excellent scientific writing skills are also desired.
Located in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute
and Clinic of UPMC (WPIC) is considered one of the nation's foremost
university-based psychiatric care facilities, housing the Department of
Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. For more
than 60 years, WPIC has been a national leader in providing
research-based care and treatment of mental health and addictive
disorders. As part of UPMC, WPIC provides a comprehensive range of
behavioral health services for individuals, including children,
adolescents, adults, and seniors who are at every stage in their recovery.
WPIC has a large community of post-doctoral scholars and associates and
a longstanding history of success in developing post-doctoral
researchers toward independent research careers. The Department of
Psychiatry has a total research portfolio of over $ 70 million annually,
including nine T32 post-doctoral training grants. During the current
fiscal year, these grants support a community of more than 68
post-doctoral researchers whose research career development is supported
by structured and informal mentoring activities. Our faculty have a
strong commitment to excellence in mentorship.
Please address questions or send a letter of research interests, a CV
and contact information for three references to Eydie Moses-Kolko
(mosesEL(a)upmc.edu <mailto:mosesEL@upmc.edu>). Applications will be
considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Thank you for your interest,
Eydie Moses-Kolko
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Eydie Moses-Kolko, MD
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic University of Pittsburgh School
of Medicine
office: 412-624-9152
fax: 412-383-8336