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Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant
Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory
Department of Psychiatry
Stanford University
DESCRIPTION: Stanford University invites applications for the post of a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to work on brain imaging studies of cognitive function and dysfunction, cognitive development and learning disabilities. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of research in the lab, including: acquisition and analysis of functional brain imaging data, assembling and administering neuropsychological assessments, screening and recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, scheduling participants for testing, tracking progress of the study and behavioral data, verifying data and entering pertinent information into database for statistical analysis, conducting statistical analyses, and assisting with manuscript preparation. A minimum commitment of two years is required. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. Lab website is http://scsnl.stanford.edu. Please email a CV, a statement of research interests and career goals, and contact information for three references to Emma Adair at eadair(a)stanford.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a BS/BA degree in psychology, human biology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering or related fields as well as one to two years of research experience. A strong academic record is essential. Past research experience with fMRI is highly desirable. Experience with any of the following would be an added advantage: brain imaging data analysis, psychophysiology, EEG, computer programming, MATLAB, signal processing, statistical analysis, and neuropsychological assessment. The candidate must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with children; a willingness to tackle complex tasks in an independent manner; and a strong work ethic.
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Subject: British Association for Cognitive Neuroscience, Annual Scientific
Meeting, Nottingham 2013
From: "Stephen Jackson" <Stephen.Jackson(a)NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK>
Date: Thu, January 10, 2013 11:57 am
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Please find attached a ‘Call for Papers’ with respect to the
2013 annual meeting of the British Association for Cognitive neuroscience
which will be held at the University of Nottingham on 18th-19th April
2013. Please note that the closing date for oral/poster submissions, and
for student bursary applications is March 15th 2013.<BR>
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I would be grateful if you could circulate this widely to your
colleagues.<BR>
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With best wishes,<BR>
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Stephen<BR>
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Stephen Jackson, Ph.D. CPsychol<BR>
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience<BR>
Brain & Body Centre,<BR>
School of Psychology<BR>
University of Nottingham<BR>
Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.<BR>
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Department of Psychology
University of York
York YO10 5DD
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http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/awe1/
Dear Users
The majority of YNiC staff will be attending the MEG UK meeting on
Thursday and Friday and therefore there is no seminar this week.
Normal service will resume next week with 2 project proposal
presentations from Alex Wade's group.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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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
POST DOCTORAL Position available at the Martinos Center for Biomedical
Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA: Studying the
Neuroscience of Autism Using MEG.
Responsibilities: The position will involve investigating sensory
processing, functional connectivity, and other processing abnormalities
in autism, using MEG. Our current projects use state of the art
approaches for data analysis, and include analyses of coherence, local
cross-frequency coupling, graph theory methods, and other approaches to
mining MEG data. There is a range of possible projects to choose from
within these categories, and new approaches and ideas are welcomed.
The position requires working closely with other members of the Martinos
center (in particular Dr. Matti Hamalainen), as well as with other lab
members, to develop, explore, improve and apply various data analysis
methodologies. Multiple paradigms are routinely used in the lab, each
offering opportunities for different approaches and research directions.
The position will also involve running the MEG and MRI sessions.
Recruitment of subjects is carried out by other members (research
coordinators) in the lab. A minimum commitment of two years is required.
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Ideal start
date would be summer or fall of 2013.
Requirements: PhD (or prior post-doc experience) in MEG/EEG data
analysis/methodology or other signal processing. Background in specific
aspects of neuroscience or cognitive science is not required, but is a plus.
Contact: Tal Kenet, tal(a)nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
The Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
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1. Lab Manager/RA: Full-time Lab Manager position for the Marantz group
at the NYU Neurolinguistics Laboratory, with responsibilities extending
to the NYU Abu Dhabi Neuroscience of Language Laboratory. Initial
appointment for one year, with possibility of renewal. BA/BS or MA/MS in
a cognitive science-related discipline (psychology, linguistics, etc.)
or computer science is required. The lab manager will be involved in
all stages of execution and analysis of MEG experiments on language
processing, with a concentration on auditory word recognition as
modulated by the morphological structure of words. Previous experience
with psycho- or neurolinguistic experiments is highly preferred. A
background in statistics and some programming ability (especially
Matlab) would give an applicant a strong edge. Preferred start date is
July 2013, but this is negotiable. Salary and rank will be commensurate
with experience. Applications will be accepted through February. Review
of applicants will begin immediately. To apply, please email CV and
names of references to Paul Del Prato at paul.delprato(a)nyu.edu
<mailto:paul.delprato@nyu.edu>.
2. RA: Two full-time NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute-funded research
assistants for Cognitive Neuroscience of Language projects at the
Neuroscience of Language Laboratory in Abu Dhabi, assisting PIs Alec
Marantz, Liina Pylkkänen, and David Poeppel. Initial appointment for one
year, with possibility of renewal. BA/BS in cognitive science-related
discipline (psychology, linguistics, etc.) or computer science.
Programming and/or statistics experience a plus. The RAs will be
involved in all stages of planning, execution and analysis of MEG/EEG
experiments on language processing. Participant recruitment as well as
lab maintenance would be among RA duties. Preferred start date is
June-July 2013, but this is negotiable. Salary and rank will be
commensurate with experience; benefits, including travel and lodging in
Abu Dhabi, are quite generous. Applications will be accepted through
February. Review of applicants will begin immediately. To apply, please
email CV and names of references to Paul Del Prato at
paul.delprato(a)nyu.edu <mailto:paul.delprato@nyu.edu>.
3. Postdoctoral Position: Cognitive Neuroscientist 2-year, potentially
renewable post-doctoral position in the cognitive neuroscience of
language for the NYU Abu Dhabi Neuroscience of Language Laboratory. The
researcher will have had experience with evoked response experiments
using either MEG or EEG. The main responsibility of the researcher will
be to design and complete MEG experiments with participant populations
of varied linguistic and educational backgrounds to address questions
related to the research projects of the PIs of the Laboratory, Alec
Marantz, Liina Pylkkänen, and David Poeppel. Working with Arabic and
East Asian speakers requires nuanced understanding of the linguistic
situation on the ground as well as a search for necessary corpus
resources and area experts on the languages and language-particular
psycholinguistics. A researcher with cross-linguistic experimental
experience would be ideal for the job. Salary and rank will be
commensurate with experience; benefits, including travel and lodging in
Abu Dhabi, are quite generous. Applications will be accepted through
February. Review of applicants will begin immediately. To apply, please
email CV and names of references to Paul Del Prato at
paul.delprato(a)nyu.edu <mailto:paul.delprato@nyu.edu>.
Hi,
Every Thursday from 17th of January to 14th March, the Cognitive
Neuroscience MSc students have practical sessions at YNiC between 13:15
and 15:15. Open plan will be very busy and we will need all of the open
plan computers; we will therefore have to log out anyone who has left
themselves logged in.
Sorry for the inconvenience,
Mark
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Mark Hymers
York Neuroimaging Centre
To all members of the international MEG community:
The Cleveland Clinic is currently requesting applications for a 2013
Clinical MEG Fellowship. Our MEG laboratory carries out 15 - 20 clinical
MEG studies per month and is an ideal training program for those who
wish to become proficient in magnetoencephalography. Our strong research
program, with multiple NIH supported grants, supplements the clinical
program and enables fellows to also engage in research and to establish
a publication track record during their fellowship.
Please review the attached flyer about our fellowship program, and reply
to me if you are interested.
Richard C. Burgess, MD, PhD
Director, Magnetoencephalography Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center
burgesr(a)ccf.org <mailto:burgesr@ccf.org>
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Hi there,
Here are two PhD studentship opportunities at the University of Manchester that may be of interest, one using EEG and one using fMRI.
Using the pain feedback related negativity to investigate placebo analgesia
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=42097
Dopaminergic and serotonergic influences on instrumental action selection and Pavlovian-instrumental transfer (PIT)
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=42099&LID=1033
Please feel free to contact me for further details: deborah.talmi(a)manchester.ac.uk
Thank you.
Deborah
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Dear all,
Please see the advert below which details a PhD studentship opportunity
at Hull-York Medical School:
Applications can be made through jobs.ac.uk:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AFP251/phd-studentships/
The information below is copied from that posting.
Enquiries should be made to the 1st supervisor Dr Aziz Ashgar
(aziz.asghar(a)hyms.ac.uk <mailto:aziz.asghar@hyms.ac.uk>).
Best regards,
Will McGeown
PhD Studentships
Measurement and analysis of brain signals using ambulatory
electroencephalography (EEG)
*University of Hull* -Hull York Medical School
To celebrate the University's research successes, the University of Hull
is offering eight UK/EU PhD Scholarships, or International Fees
Bursaries *for candidates with a 1^st , 2(i), or equivalent, applying
for the advertised projects in the Hull York Medical School*
*Closing date 11th January 2013.*
Studentships will start in September 2013
*Primary Supervisors:* Dr Aziz Asghar (aziz.asghar(a)hyms.ac.uk
<mailto:aziz.asghar@hyms.ac.uk> 01482 463074 )
*Co Supervisor:* Dr Heidi Baseler (heidi.baseler(a)hyms.ac.uk
<mailto:heidi.baseler@hyms.ac.uk>, 01904 322862), Centre for
Neuroscience, Hull York Medical School.
*Advisors:* Dr Antony Wilkinson (A.J.Wilkinson(a)hull.ac.uk
<mailto:A.J.Wilkinson@hull.ac.uk>) & Mr Anthony Bateson
(A.D.Bateson(a)hull.ac.uk <mailto:A.D.Bateson@hull.ac.uk> ), Department of
Engineering, University of Hull. Dr Will McGeown (W.McGeown(a)hull.ac.uk
<mailto:W.McGeown@hull.ac.uk> ), Department of Psychology, University of
Hull.
The electrical activity of the human brain can be recorded on the scalp
surface using electroencephalography (EEG). Spectral analysis of EEG
recordings shows that brain activity is rhythmic, occurring at various
frequencies including theta, alpha, beta and gamma bands with each being
associated with particular biological functions. One major application
of EEG is to aid the diagnosis of epilepsy and other neurological
conditions. EEG is mainly performed using relatively expensive equipment
located within specialised centres with participants placed in static
positions, all of which place limitations on its wider clinical and
research applications. Although ambulatory EEG systems are available
they do not provide real-time data visualisation and signal processing
analysis which is subsequently undertaken after the completion of the
ambulatory recording. In conjunction with the Department of Engineering,
an inexpensive and portable EEG system has been developed that enables
convenient recording of the EEG and allows data to be displayed in
real-time. The project will aim to identify and overcome obstacles in
the acquisition and signal processing of ambulatory EEG data recorded
for up to 72 hours in participants undergoing their normal daily
activities. A specific part of the challenge will be in the development
and utilization of software analysis tools that enable processing of the
ambulatory EEG, including noise reduction and advanced signal processing
algorithms. Since the portable system can simultaneously record the
electrical activity of the heart (ECG) and muscles (EMG), the project
will determine if there are any cross-correlations with the ambulatory
EEG signals. The initial phase of the project will involve healthy
participants, with a subsequent objective being to recruit participants
with neurological conditions e.g. epilepsy and dementia. Our hypothesis
is that the ambulatory EEG will show differences between patients and
healthy participants over the recording period.
The studentship will provide an exciting and unique opportunity to
receive training across a number of academic disciplines including
neuroscience, computing science and medical engineering. This project
would suit a student with knowledge and experience in neuroscience and
electronic/systems engineering, and computing. The student would
interact with the telehealth research group, a team which includes
neuroscientists, psychologists, clinicians, computer scientists, sports
scientists and engineers, who have as one objective to collectively
undertake research studies using locally developed systems that are
inexpensive, comfortable, and enable convenient recording and signal
processing analysis of biological signals.
In order to qualify for this scholarship you will require a 2.1 in a
relevant subject.
To apply for this post please click *'Apply Online'* below.
A full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship will include fees at the 'home/EU'
student rate and maintenance (*£13,590* in 2013/14, subject to final
confirmation) for three years, depending on satisfactory progress.
Full-time International Fee PhD Studentships will include full fees at
the International student rate for three years, dependant on
satisfactory progress, but no living expenses.
PhD students at HYMS have access to PGTS modules at the Universities of
Hull and York for research modules and transferable skills development
and gain a Masters level Certificate, or Diploma, in Research Training,
in addition to their research degree.
*Successful applicants will be informed of the award by 29^th March 2013.*
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Dr William McGeown
Department of Psychology,
Room 162 Fenner,
University of Hull.
Cottingham Road,
Hull.
HU6 7RX.
Email: w.mcgeown(a)hull.ac.uk
Webpage:
http://www2.hull.ac.uk/science/psychology/our_staff/academics/william_mcgeo…
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PhD and PostDoc positions in Multisensory Integration & Learning;
University of Birmingham, UK
In our natural dynamic environment we are constantly bombarded with many
different sensory signals. How does the human brain integrate
information from multiple senses to form a coherent percept and interact
effectively with our environment?
To study the neural mechanisms underlying multisensory integration and
learning in humans, we combine psychophysics and functional imaging
(fMRI, EEG/MEG & concurrent TMS-fMRI). Effective connectivity analyses
(e.g. Dynamic Causal Modelling) are used to investigate how information
is integrated from the senses through distinct interactions amongst
brain regions. To provide a more informed perspective on the
computational mechanisms, we combine functional imaging with models of
Bayesian inference and learning.
The Computational Cognitive Neuroimaging Group (Prof Uta Noppeney) is
seeking enthusiastic PhD and PostDoc candidates with a strong
quantitative background. Applicants should have a background 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 Computational Cognitive Neuroimaging lab is based at the
Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics Centre and the
Department of Psychology at the University of Birmingham, UK. The centre
provides an excellent multidisciplinary, interactive 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.nopppeney(a)bham.ac.uk
<mailto:u.nopppeney@bham.ac.uk> or see
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/cncr/index.aspxhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/index.aspxhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/behavioural-neuro/comp-cog-ne…
If interested, please send application including CV, statement of
research interests, and the names and full contact details of two
referees to: u.nopppeney(a)bham.ac.uk <mailto:u.nopppeney@bham.ac.uk>