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Fwd: PhD-Position at Translational Neuromodeling Unit (University Zurich and ETH Zurich, Switzerland)
by Gary Green 21 Oct '12

21 Oct '12

FYI ---------------------------- The *Translational Neuromodeling Unit (TNU) *headed by Prof. Klaas Enno Stephan is a newly founded division of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). Its mission is to translate advances in computational neuroscience into clinically useful diagnostic tools. To this end, the TNU brings together modelers, experimentalists and clinicians who jointly develop mathematical models of brain (dys)function and evaluate their diagnostic use for psychiatry and neurology in patient studies. We have access to a wide range of experimental facilities -- including fMRI (3T & 7T), EEG, TMS, eye tracking -- and are presently setting up a research clinic for patient studies. For more information, see http://www.biomed.ee.ethz.ch/research/tnu. The TNU invites applications for a *doctoral student (PhD) position* (duration 3 years). The topic concerns the development of mathematical models of behavior in voluntary control of eye movement and/or corollary discharge for eye movements. In particular, the project focuses on dynamic systems theory and Bayesian methods for enabling inference on "hidden" processes from behavioral and eye movement data in healthy subjects and psychiatric patients. The successful applicant will primarily develop these models and conduct the eye movement experiments required to estimate the model parameters. However, there is the opportunity to study the neurophysiology of the mechanisms described by the mathematical models using fMRI. Essential qualifications and interests include · a mathematical background (e.g., a degree in engineering, physics, computer science, statistics, mathematical psychology, mathematical biology), · strong programming skills (MATLAB in particular), · a "team player" attitude, · interest in biomedical questions and real-world applications of computational models. Additionally, the ideal applicant · has a background in dynamic system analysis, Bayesian methods, and/or machine learning, · has experience with conducting behavioral and/or eye movement experiments. · has experience with the analysis of behavioral and/or eye movement data. · enjoys inter-disciplinary interactions with experimentalists and clinicians. The position is available immediately. Interested students should submit their applications (incl. CV, names of at least two referees, and a brief letter of motivation outlining their interests and explaining why they meet the above requirements) to Jakob Heinzle (tnu-jobs(a)biomed.ee.ethz.ch). Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.

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Fwd: Postdoc @UCL: Using MEG to investigate the neural basis of Memory and Navigation
by Gary Green 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

FYI ----------------------------- Dr Hugo Spiers, Prof Emrah Duzel, Dr Will Penny and Prof Peter Dayan and are advertising for a post-doctoral position at UCL to study the neural basis of memory and navigation using MEG. Details are available at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spierslab/LabVacancies The post is available from January 2013. For more information please e-mail Hugo Spiers at h.spiers(a)ucl.ac.uk Dr Hugo Spiers Lecturer Institute of Behavioural Neuroscience, Cognitive, Perceptual and Brain Sciences Department, University College London, 26 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AP +44 (0) 20 7679 7553 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spierslab/ http://www.pattern-completion.net/

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Fwd: Florida Hospital is Hiring!
by Gary Green 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

FYI ----------------------------------- Florida Hospital for Children, located in Orlando, FL, has an opening for a MEG Technologist to launch our new program starting in December. We would like to keep this position posted through the end of the year. Please let me know if you need any additional information. *Below more information about the position:* Florida Hospital for Children is located in Orlando, FL and is hiring a skilled MEG Technologist to launch our new program, the first in the state. *_MEG Department Summary:_* The Magnetoencephalography (MEG) program at Florida Hospital for Children will host the first MEG system installed in the state of Florida. MEG is a non-invasive imaging modality that provides spatiotemporal information about brain function. This information contributes to the clinical diagnosis and treatment selection in patients with epilepsy and other brain pathologies. The MEG Lab operates with a two-fold purpose: to provide clinical assessment to patients with epilepsy and other brain diseases, and to develop translational research with special interest in cognitive neurosciences. With these goals in mind the MEG Lab at Florida Hospital for Children brings to the region the latest technology for the study of brain function and a group of nationally recognized clinicians and scientists working as a team. *_Job Summary:_* The MEG Technologist is responsible for the daily operation of the MEG-EEG Laboratory at Florida Hospital. Main responsibilities include MEG-EEG data acquisition in patients and, occasionally, research subjects. Will be responsible for ensuring high quality clinical and administrative operations of the center. This center’s focus is to aid physicians in planning the best treatment for patients with epilepsy, brain tumors, and other neurological disorders. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, medical engineering, or physics (PhD preferred), and a minimum of two years EEG or MEG experience (pediatrics preferred). Experience with EEG/MEG data analysis tools and experience on Nihon Kohden, Neuroscan or Elekta MEG systems preferred. For more information and to apply directly, visit: http://goo.gl/8MDwd Thank you! *Molly Duckett* HR Recruitment Team *I* Florida Hospital Recruitment Relations Strategist O: (407) 200-1289* I* F: (407) 303-5493 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *Follow Florida Hospital Careers on:* * * Facebook-Icon extra small <http://www.facebook.com/FloridaHospitalCareers>youtube_icon fhcareers <http://www.youtube.com/floridahospitaljobs> http://simplyzesty.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Twitter-Logo-300x293.jpg <http://www.twitter.com/FloridaHospital>Linkedin-Icon extra small <http://www.linkedin.com/company/florida-hospital/careers> This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i) destroy this message if a facsimile or (ii) delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you.

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Manchester Neuroscience Research Institute - Funded studentship available
by Beth Jefferies 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Here's an exciting opportunity to join my Manchester colleagues as a PhD student working on fMRI and aphasia: With best wishes Beth Dear friends and colleagues, I would be extremely grateful if you could circulate the details of this studentship to any interested final year UG and Masters students. The project would be perfect for any student who is interested in combining fMRI with aphasic patient work. The studentship is open to any EU student. Details on the studentship can be found here: http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/studentships/featuredstudentsh… Details on the competition can be found here: http://www.neuroscience.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/PhDstudentships2013/ Some brief notes are given below. If any students are potentially interested then please ask them to contact us before making an application. Many thanks in advance Matt --- Title: Defining the parameters of efficient and lasting word learning: an fMRI study of language training with control and aphasic participants. Summary The aim of this PhD project is to use neuroimaging and behavioural methods to study brain reorganization for language as a direct result of retraining for both control (non-brain damaged) participants (n=20) and those with anomic symptoms of aphasia (n=20) in order to directly compare the groups. This multi-disciplinary PhD will be based within the Neuroscience and Aphasia Research Unit (NARU) in the School of Psychological Sciences on the central University of Manchester campus. Upon completion, such training would allow progression in various future career directions: Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Academic Aphasiology, Neuroscience, Medicine/Neurology. This 3-year studentship will provide full support for tuition fees and an annual minimum tax-free stipend at RCUK rates (currently £13, 590). The project is available to UK/EU nationals only due to the nature of the funding and commences October 2013. Applicants should hold a minimum upper-second honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Speech and Language Therapy, Linguistics. Experience or interest in the adult neurological disorders, specifically aphasia, from linguistics or neuroscience perspectives and experience in neuroimaging would also be beneficial. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Matthew A. Lambon Ralph FRCSLT(hons) FBPsyS Associate Vice-President (Research) & Director - Manchester Doctoral College University of Manchester & Director - Neuroscience and Aphasia Research Unit (NARU) School of Psychological Sciences (Zochonis Building) University of Manchester Brunswick Street Manchester M13 9PL UK (Office: T18 Zochonis) Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2551 (direct) Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2581 (secretary) Fax: +44 (0) 161 275 2873 Mobile: 07710 415716 Email: matt.lambon-ralph(a)manchester.ac.uk http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/naru/ -- Beth Jefferies Department of Psychology, University of York +44 01904 631585

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For those interested in Parkinson's disease
by Andy Ellis 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

The attachment now gives the time of the talk. Not my fault. Andy ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: RE: York_Seminar_2.doc From: "Jim Austin" <jim.austin(a)york.ac.uk> Date: Thu, October 11, 2012 3:55 pm To: andy.ellis(a)york.ac.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andy, Just realised the time is missing - revised version attached. Good point - will do hyms too. Jim Prof. Jim Austin, Computer Science, University of York NEW email address: jim.austin(a)york.ac.uk Land line: 01904 325629 Mobile: 07789 487841 www.cs.york.ac.uk/~austin > -----Original Message----- > From: Andy Ellis [mailto:andy.ellis@york.ac.uk] > Sent: 11 October 2012 15:33 > To: Jim Austin > Subject: Re: York_Seminar_2.doc > > > Have done. Have you thought about HYMS. Tony Kendrick is Dean of > Research (I think). > > Andy > > > > Andy, > > We have the attached seminar coming up over here on Parkinson's. > > Not sure who to send this to in psychology - but could you pass it on > to > > your folk. > > > > All the best, > > Jim > > > > > Prof Andy Ellis > Department of Psychology > University of York > York YO10 5DD > UK > > http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/awe1/ Prof Andy Ellis Department of Psychology University of York York YO10 5DD UK http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/awe1/

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Seminar on Parkinson's disease
by Andy Ellis 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: York_Seminar_2.doc From: "Jim Austin" <jim.austin(a)york.ac.uk> Date: Thu, October 11, 2012 2:32 pm To: andy.ellis(a)york.ac.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andy, We have the attached seminar coming up over here on Parkinson's. Not sure who to send this to in psychology - but could you pass it on to your folk. All the best, Jim Prof Andy Ellis Department of Psychology University of York York YO10 5DD UK http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/awe1/

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Fwd: New Group Leader position at the FIL
by Gary Green 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

FYI ---------------------------------- Dear Colleagues Could we bring the position – detailed below – to your attention. We are looking to recruit a new group leader (up to full professor – Chair - level) in cognitive neuroscience here at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL (aka the FIL). Please feel free to circulate to anyone you think might be interested. Best wishes Eleanor Maguire *Chair / Reader / Senior Lecturer in Human Neuroimaging and Cognitive Neuroscience * *UCL Department / Division: *Institute of Neurology** *Specific unit / Sub department: *Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging** *Grades: *9 - Professorial** *Hours: *Full Time** *Salary (inclusive of London allowance): *UCL Grade 9 (Senior Lecturer/Reader) in the range £51,052 - £55,512 pa, or UCL Grade 10 (Professor) from £62,110 pa, _negotiable_. ** *Duties and Responsibilities: *The Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging wishes to appoint an individual at Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer level whose primary interest is in using neuroimaging or related investigative approaches to study human cognition. ** The Centre wishes to recruit a top-level scientist with a proven track record in the application of neuroimaging in a domain of cognition that will complement the existing portfolio of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/). The Centre has high-quality imaging facilities including three state-of-the-art 3T scanners, an EEG laboratory and an MEG facility. The Centre is supported by a major Strategic Award from the Wellcome Trust, and is able to offer some start-up support, subject to negotiation. The appointee will be expected to generate new income to support a research team through competitive funding mechanisms. A modest teaching commitment is also associated with the post. *Key Requirements: *Applicants must be scientists who have either exceptional promise or an established research track record. A very strong publication record for their career stage, plus proven ability to obtain competitive funding at both national and international level, are essential. For an appointment at Professorial level, applicants must be able to demonstrate significant achievements in original research, a capacity for academic leadership, and an international reputation in the field of cognitive neuroscience. ** *Further Details: *The appointment is available from spring 2013. There will be an Institute of Neurology review of progress against agreed objectives in the fifth year of the post. ** The advert for the WTCN Chair/Reader/SL post is now live on the UCL website. Reference 1285425; direct link: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTI4NTQyNSZ2dF90… Informal enquiries are welcome to Professor Ray Dolan, Head of Department (email: r.dolan(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:r.dolan@ucl.ac.uk>) * * *We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level. * * * *Closing Date: *30 Nov 2012** * * *This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff.*

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MEG update
by Gary Green 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Dear Users As you will be aware, the MEG scanner works by using liquid helium to keep the sensors in a superconducting and therefore a very sensitive state. The bucket that holds the helium has to be cleaned out once in while. This is because solid nitrogen and oxygen accumulate in the bottom of this bucket and interfere with the cooling of the sensors. We know when we have to do cleaning as the noise on the sensors increases and, if we did nothing, would stop superconducting. So, we are going to warm up the MEG machine, clean it out, do other maintenance and use the opportunity to improve the layout in the MEG room. We will also carry out some preliminary work that will allow us to, eventually, install our new MEG electronics that will improve the measurement noise and our ability to control the MEG device. This will take a little while so we will keep you informed about progress. We have spoken to the major users of MEG but if this interferes with your own plans do let us know. Gary -- Gary Green Director York Neuroimaging Centre & YNI Ltd The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 PA - Jill Hurst : +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Fwd: University of Nottingham Anne McLaren Fellowship
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ------------------------------ *University of Nottingham Anne McLaren Fellowships* * * Applications are invited from exceptional female postdoctoral scientists for the University of Nottingham Anne McLaren Fellowships. We welcome applications from postdoctoral scientists working in any area of psychology or neuroscience. The highlights of this prestigious fellowship scheme are as follows: 1. Fellowships are three years in duration and linked to a permanent academic post. 2. Fellows can apply for £25K research costs and £5K childcare costs per annum. 3. Applicants must have submitted their PhD and should have no more than four years full time postdoctoral experience. 4. Salary will be commensurate with postdoctoral experience on either level 4 or 5 of the University pay scales Further details of this scheme can be found at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/fellowships/anne-mclaren-fellowships/i… Please email expressions of interest forms (downloadable via the link) to Dr. Ben Webb (B.Webb(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:B.Webb@nottingham.ac.uk>) no later than 7th November 2012.

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Fwd: University of Nottingham Research Fellowships
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ----------------------------------------------- *University of Nottingham Research Fellowships* * * Applications are invited from exceptional postdoctoral scientists for the University of Nottingham Research Fellowships. We welcome applications from postdoctoral scientists working in any area of psychology or neuroscience. The highlights of this prestigious fellowship scheme are as follows: 1. Fellowships are three years in duration and linked to a permanent academic post. 2. Fellows can apply for £25K research costs and £5K childcare costs per annum. 3. Applicants must have submitted their PhD and should have no more than six years full time postdoctoral experience. 4. Salary will be commensurate with postdoctoral experience on either level 4 or 5 of the University pay scales Further details of this scheme can be found at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/fellowships/nottingham-advance-researc… Please email expressions of interest forms (downloadable via the link) to Dr. Ben Webb (B.Webb(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:B.Webb@nottingham.ac.uk>) no later than 7th November 2012.

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