*Postdoctoral researcher ‘Mathematical & Computational Modelling for
Multi-modal NeuroImaging data’ (1,0 fte)*
http://www.ru.nl/vacatures/details/details_vacature_0?recid=526098
The Statistical Imaging Neuroscience Group at the Donders Institute
in Nijmegen (http://www.ru.nl/donders/research/theme-4-brain/research-groups/statistical…)
jointly with FMRIB and OHBA in Oxford has received a 5-year Wellcome
Trust Strategic Award to develop Integrated Brain Imaging for
Neuroscience Research and Clinical Practice.
We are looking for excellent researchers with a strong technical
background, ideally in developing Neuroimaging Analysis Methods for FMRI
and other modalities. Relevant experience in other areas
of Engineering/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and
Physics would be considered.
*The Position:*
This post is to be filled by a postdoctoral researcher working on
the goals of:
1) Computational modelling and inference of functional brain
networks and connectivity from multi-modal neuroimaging data;
2) methodology development for data fusion using multi-modal
exploratory analysis techniques like Linked-ICA;
3) Network modelling and inference that simultaneously
utilizes information from multimodal data including FMRI, MEG
and diffusion MRI.
The 5 Applicants leading the project are Smith,
Jenkinson, Behrens (FMRIB), Woolrich (FMRIB & OHBA, Oxford MEG Centre)
and Beckmann (Oxford, Twente & Donders, Netherlands).
This post will be supervised by Prof. Christian Beckmann at the Donders
Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, with strong involvement with
the FMRIB analysis group in Oxford (UK). In addition to the specific
goals relating to this project, this post’s research will also interact
with related goals in the ongoing NIH-funded Human Connectome Project,
in which FMRIB is a major partner.
Responsibilities/duties
• Carry out leading-edge theoretical research in the areas outlined above.
• Implement theoretical research as practical proof-of-concept algorithms.
• Evaluate and develop the algorithms with both simulated and real datasets.
• Implement the final algorithms in robust, maintainable software linked
to, or as part of, FSL.
• Publish all of the above research and development in leading
neuroimaging and image processing journals, and present at the major
conferences.
• Interact closely with all other group and project members and
collaborators to promote the project goals as a whole.
As a candidate for the position you will you will be assessed on the
basis of the following selection criteria:
Essential
• BSc and PhD degrees (or equivalent) in a relevant technical area –
most likely one of: Mathematical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Physics,
Statistics or Image Processing
• Experience in relevant research areas
• track record of high-quality reviewed journal publications
• Strong experience in programming, ideally in both Matlab and C/C++
• Strong written and oral English communication skills
• Ability to work well work in a team, sharing technical know-how and ideas.
Desirable
• Experience in Medical Imaging (e.g. NeuroImaging) technical research
• Experience in computational modelling of the brain
• Experience in machine learning and statistical methods (e.g. Bayesian
models, Independent Component Analysis, Multi-modal data fusion)
• Capacity for independent research
The project will last up to 5 years; this post will in the first
instance be offered for the first 3 years of the project, and could
potentially be renewed.
Depending on experience the gross salary will be between € 3.195 and €
4.374.
On top of the monthly gross salaries two yearly 8% bonuses will be
added (holiday and end-of-year).
*The Host Institute:*
The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of the
Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Neuroscience and the Centre for
Cognitive Neuroimaging (DCCN).
The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging is to
conduct cutting-edge fundamental research in neuroimaging methodology
and cognitive neuroscience. Much of the rapid progress in this field is
being driven by the development of complex neuro-imaging techniques for
measuring activity in the human working brain - an area in which the
Centre plays a leading role. The research themes cover central cognitive
functions, such as perception, action, control, decision
making, attention, memory, language, learning and plasticity,
mathematical modelling of brain function and MR physics development.
The internationally renowned centre currently hosts more than 100 PhD
students and post-docs from more than 20 different nationalities,
offering a stimulating and multidisciplinary research environment. The
centre is equipped with four MRI scanners (7T, 2x3T, 1.5T), a 275
channels MEG system, a EEG-TMS laboratory, several (MR-compatible) EEG
systems, and high-performance computational facilities. English is the
common language at the centre. You will work within the Statistical
Imaging Neuroscience (SIN) group
(http://www.ru.nl/donders/research/theme-4-brain/research-groups/statistical…)
*The Application Process:*
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For informal enquiries please contact /Prof. Christian Beckmann
(c.beckmann(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:c.beckmann@donders.ru.nl>)/
*
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You should submit an application letter defining your research
interests, a CV, and the names of two persons who can provide references.
It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications
by e-mail. Please send your application, stating vacancy number
30.02.13, to vacatures(a)dpo.ru.nl <mailto:vacatures@dpo.ru.nl>, for the
attention of Prof. Christian Beckmann, before 3 March 2013.
Recruitment will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
For more information on the/ application procedure:/ +31 24 3611173
PhD Position - Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (CIN), Tuebingen
The laboratory of Markus Siegel at the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (CIN), Tuebingen (http://www.cin.uni-tuebingen.de/research/siegel.php) is seeking candidates for a PhD position to study large-scale neuronal interactions in humans.
The project will focus on ongoing and task-related neuronal oscillations and interactions in the healthy and diseased human brain. Experimental methods include, MEG, psychophysics, spectral analysis, source-reconstruction techniques, and novel connectivity analyses. The candidate will join a stimulating interdisciplinary team that employs a broad spectrum of neurophysiological techniques in animals and humans.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research. Candidates must have an MA (or equivalent) in neuroscience, physics, mathematics, psychology, or related fields. Fluency in Matlab is required. Experience in electrophysiology, spectral analysis and/or M/EEG is highly valued.
Applications should include a detailed CV, statement of research interests, and names of at least two referees. The position is available for three years. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Please send applications or informal inquiries to Markus Siegel (markus.siegel(a)uni-tuebingen.de).
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Dr. Markus Siegel
Principal Investigator, Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (CIN), Tübingen
An opportunity has arisen for a research fellow with MEG experience to work with a team of scientists and clinicians on a project titled
“Abnormal Neuronal Networks as early Magnetoencephalographic Biomarker of Language Impairment in Benign Epilepsy with Centro-Temporal Spikes”
The study will take place in the recently established Aston Brain Centre, which hosts the Wellcome Laboratory for MEG studies, as well as a fully equipped clinical research facility and will involve connectivity analysis of MEG data, and collection or use of measure of language skills in children.
The Aston Brain Centre has a state of the art 306-channel Elekta Neuromag Triux system and a Siemens Trio 3Tesla MRI scanner, as well as a full range of equipment for neurophysiological investigations including TMS, Dense Array EEG and a clinical EEG facility dedicated to the assessment of patients with Epilepsy.
The close collaboration with the Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS FT - one of only four accredited paediatric epilepsy surgery centres in the UK – and Aston’s reputation for paediatric MEG in the pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation, will allow the successful applicant to gain expertise in the use of MEG in the functional mapping of eloquent cortex and epileptogenic cortex.
Due to the relatively short duration of the project, experience in recording and analysis of MEG data is required. Supplementary training will be provided where necessary. An interest in working in clinical setting is essential.
Start date asap and no later that 1.5.2013
For further information please contact Prof. Stefano Seri at s.seri(a)aston.ac.uk
Prof. Stefano Seri MD, PhD, FRCP
Professor of Clinical Neurophysiology
and Developmental Neuropsychiatry
School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University
Director MRI Research Centre
Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology,
The Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust
Address for correspondence:
Room SW613
Aston Unversity
Aston Triangle
Birmingham B4 7ET
Tel. +44-(0)121-2044103
EMAIL: s.seri(a)aston.ac.uk
Dear Users
Today is the 1st half of MSc CN project proposal presentations. N.B this
week these talks will take place in B020 (Psychology) and start a little
earlier than usual at 4.15 pm.
Please see below for a list of talk titles, associated supervisors and
students.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Rebecca
1 "Effects of visual distraction on speech perception" (main
supervisor Sven Mattys)
Tatjana Zimasa
Francesca Mandino
Kris Farrant
2 "Cortical dynamics during speech act processing: An fMRI study
on indirect replies" (Shirely-Ann Rueschemeyer)
Areti Smaragdi
Naoki Nishimura
3 "Involvement of superior temporal sulcus in decoding social
signals from faces" (Andy Young)
Sam Marsden
Liang Wang
Tian Wu
Mohammed Al-Mosaiwi
Chayanit Trakulpipat
James Stratan
4 "Arithmetic networks in dyslexia and dyscalculia" (Silke Goebel)
Amy Goodwin
Seylan Sahin
Janani Kasthurirengan
5 "Contrast Gain in drosophila" (Alex Wade)
Jonathan Robertson
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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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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
Dear all,
there will be a visit from Sixth Form students between 11.00 and 12.00
this morning, and a visit from medics between 15.00 and 16.30 this
afternoon. Both groups will be about 20-30 in number. Hence, Open Plan
will be a little lively during these periods.
As per usual, the Open Plan workstations will be available during these
sessions, however if you are planning to work in Open Plan during this
time, please can you chose a workstation towards the back wall of Open
Plan rather than near the projection wall.
Many thanks,
Michael
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Dr Michael Simpson
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
York
YO10 5DG
Tel: 01904 567614
Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk
Dear Users
This week is the 1st week of MSc CN project proposal presentations. N.B
this week these talks will take place in B020 (Psychology) and start a
little earlier than usual at 4.15 pm.
Please see below for a list of talk titles, associated supervisors and
students.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Rebecca
1 "Effects of visual distraction on speech perception" (main supervisor Sven Mattys)
Tatjana Zimasa
Francesca Mandino
Kris Farrant
2 "Cortical dynamics during speech act processing: An fMRI study on indirect replies" (Shirely-Ann Rueschemeyer)
Areti Smaragdi
Naoki Nishimura
3 "Involvement of superior temporal sulcus in decoding social signals from faces" (Andy Young)
Sam Marsden
Liang Wang
Tian Wu
Mohammed Al-Mosaiwi
Chayanit Trakulpipat
James Stratan
4 "Arithmetic networks in dyslexia and dyscalculia" (Silke Goebel)
Amy Goodwin
Seylan Sahin
Janani Kasthurirengan
5 "Contrast Gain in drosophila" (Alex Wade)
Jonathan Robertson
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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
FYI
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We are inviting applications for a research engineer position in the
Brain Dynamics and Cognition team in the Lyon Neuroscience Research
Center, Lyon, France
(http://crnl.univ-lyon1.fr/index.php/fr/Recherche/Equipes/1).
The successful candidate will implement methods, signal processing and
visualization tools for advanced real-time electrophysiology. This work
will be central to several research projects relying
on real-time/single-trial based analysis of EEG or MEG signals,
including research in healthy volunteers, as well as projects in
patients presenting with disorders of consciousness.
Developments will be mostly done in C++, within the OpenViBE software
environment (http://openvibe.inria.fr/), in Matlab and Python.
The position is ideal for a candidate with a computer science background
and a strong interest in collaborating with experimental researchers,
engineers and clinicians.
We also strongly encourage applications from candidates with a previous
experience in domains such as: real-time electrophysiology, brain
computer interfaces, physiological signal processing.
Our center runs several EEG systems and high-performing computer
servers. In addition the group has access to a 275 channels MEG system
(CTF).
The applicant must have an engineering degree or PhD with a strong
computer science, signal processing and mathematically oriented background.
The starting date has to be before June 1st 2013. The position is for
one year, with one year possible extension.
Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch at their earliest
convenience. Applications are considered until March 31st 2013 but
reviewing of the applications will start immediately.
For questions or informal discussion about this position, please contact
Dr. Jérémie Mattout (jeremie.mattout (at) inserm.fr).
The following documents should be included in the application in a
single PDF-file and sent by email to jeremie.mattout (at) inserm.fr: a
cover letter including a brief description of personal qualifications and
research interests, curriculum vitae, and contact details of two
personal references.
FYI
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Research Associate
MRC Institute of Hearing Research
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Salary £26,022 – £28,178 per annum
http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc81869_2735.aspx
The aim of this post is to contribute to the understanding of the pathogenesis of tinnitus in humans by analysing a large set of existing anatomical MRI scans. This is an ideal position for an early career scientist to work in a research Institute with worldwide reputation and develop their knowledge and expertise. The project aims to produce research output of high quality to further the MRC’s scientific mission and to contribute to the field of tinnitus research within the UK.
You will work with Dr Peyman Adjamian and Dr Dave Langers from the National Hearing Biomedical Research Unit and be part of the Neurophysiology and Histology group led by Professor Alan Palmer, where research is aimed at investigating the structure and function of the auditory system. One area of research interest in this group is the mechanisms underlying the perception of tinnitus using brain imaging techniques Magnetoencephalography (MEG) and functional MRI in humans.
The position does not require collection of MRI data, but experience with existing MRI analysis software such as SPM and sound knowledge of experimental design and statistical analyses using voxel-based morphometry is highly desirable. Results will be disseminated in national and international conferences and findings published in peer-reviewed journals.
You will be expected to deliver the project described above in the period specified as well as contribute to scientific discussions in related fields of auditory science. You will be expected to support the smooth functioning and productivity of the research team.
For more information regarding this role please email Dr Peyman Adjamian Peyman.Adjamian(a)ihr.mrc.ac.uk.
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/. If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 01793 867003 quoting reference IRC81869.
Closing date: 24 February 2013
Interview date: 27 March 2013
The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Final appointments will be subject to a pre employment screening
FYI
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We are looking for a postdoc to work on neuroimaging of mood disorders.
The focus of the work in our lab is on structural MRI, MRS and DTI
studies. There are also projects where we are looking into imaging
genetics, as well as linking neurcognitive findings to the
neuroanatomical MRI data.
A psychologist, biomedical engineering or computer science person with
prior experience in image analyses and ability to write manuscripts in
English would be a good fit.
Please email your CV to Professor Soares with an explanation of your
background and interests.
Thanks.
Jair C. Soares, M.D.
Professor and Chairman
Executive Director, UT Harris County Psychiatric Center
Co-Director, UTHealth Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
UTHealth Medical School
1941 East Road, #3210
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: (713)486-2507 <tel:%28713%29486-2507>
FAX: (713)486-2553 <tel:%28713%29486-2553>
email: jair.c.soares(a)uth.tmc.edu <mailto:jair.c.soares@uth.tmc.edu>
http://utpsychiatry.org/http://utmooddisorders.org/
FYI
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Dear all,
Permanent research position in MR-neuroimaging and spectroscopy is open
at CMIV, University of Linkoping. For more details please refer to
http://www.liu.se/en/job/show.html?5020
APPLY BY 2013-02-18. Please forward to anyone that might be interested.
73, Peter
Peter Lundberg, PhD, Professor
Radiation Physics and CMIV
University of Linköping and University Hospital of Linköping
S-581 85 Linköping, Sweden
Mail peter.lundberg(a)liu.se <mailto:peter.lundberg@liu.se>
Ph +46-(0)10 - 103 2790
On MR-Education http://edunmrsoft.wordpress.com/