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Fwd: Jobs: 2 PhD Positions for "Volition and Cognitive Control" project in Dresden
by Gary Green 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

FYI --------------------------- 2 PhD students positions available for: 1. *“Dopaminergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters and the Stability-Flexibility Balance”* 2. *“Serotonergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters”* Section Systems Neuroscience (Prof. Michael Smolka), TU-Dresden, Germany Project “Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions” *Deadline: *31 July Within the University of Excellence Technische Universität Dresden, the Section of Systems Neuroscience (Prof. Michael Smolka) is closely associated with the Department of Psychology and the Neuroimaging Center, which offers excellent research collaborations and infrastructure, e.g. a 3 Tesla MRI scanner for full-time research, MRI-compatible EEG and eye tracking, and access to the PET center at Dresden-Rossendorf. Our international and multidisciplinary group conducts basic research in neuroscience at the cutting edge to clinical applications. We investigate the function of neural systems that are involved in elementary cognitive processes such as learning, emotion, motivation, executive function, or decision making. In order to better understand neural mechanisms underlying mental disorders, we investigate how these processes contribute to the complex behavioral dysfunctions observed, for example, in addictive behavior. Recently, the German Funding Agency DFG has approved a new collaborative research centre (CRC) titled “Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions”. Within this CRC, we invite applications for the projects “Dopaminergic Modulation of Meta- Control Parameters and the Stability-Flexibility Balance” and “Serotonergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters”. Effective immediately the following position is vacant: *2 PhD Students* The salary is according to the TV-L dispositions (2 positions, 65% each). Contract is limited to 2 years first, but will be expanded after a positive evaluation. The common aim of both projects is to investigate effects of neuropharmacological interventions on elementary cognitive processes such as learning and discounting as a function of time or probability. Both projects are complementary because they target similar psychological concepts using different neuromodulatory pathways. The successful candidate will be involved in running participants, implementing experimental protocols, and processing of the recorded data. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to undertake project management duties including supervision of student research assistants, data management, and publication of the results. *Requirements* Excellent graduate degree (Diplom; MSc or equivalent) in any scientific field of study with a strong curriculum in neuroscience (i.e., psychology, medicine, neuroinformatics) Experience in scientific work (e.g., as student research assistant)  Sufficient language skills to interact with local participants in German and the global scientific community in English (excellent language skills are a plus) *The ideal candidate would additionally be characterised by** Previous hands-on experience in neuroscience in general and in neuroimaging (i.e., fMRI or PET) in particular Programming skills in any common software environment (e.g., MATLAB, Python, E- Prime/Presentation/__PsychToolbox) Intrinsic motivation to investigate the brain and strong interest in experimental approaches to study complex human behaviour *We offer you the possibility of* Working in an interdisciplinary team contributing to our understanding of the brain with the particular skills that you already have and will further develop Being part of the structured PhD graduate program of our CRC Arranging for flexible working hours to find a balance between work and family life Providing for the future in the form of a company pension plan Women are explicitly invited to apply. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualification. We kindly ask you to apply preferably via our online form to make the selection process faster and more effective. Of course, we consider your written application without any disadvantages. We look forward to receiving application, until July 31, 2012 online with reference number PSY0912166. Please submit a full CV, transcript of records, statement of research interest (max. 2 pages), and names and contact information for two or three referees. Please use the following link to submit your application: https://www.uniklinikum-__dresden.de/Bewerbung/?id=__b94067cc7459cd257f3d1c… <https://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/Bewerbung/?id=b94067cc7459cd257f3d1c403a…> For further information please contact: Mr. Nils Kroemer, nils.kroemer(a)tu-dresden.de <mailto:nils.kroemer@tu-dresden.de> Tel.: +49-351-463-42206 <tel:%2B49-351-463-42206>.

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Fwd: postdoc position in New York
by Gary Green 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

FYI -------------------- The Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Queens College (QC), City University of New York (CUNY), in conjunction with the Laboratory of Neuroimaging, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MSSM), will have an opening for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in neuroimaging. The position will remain open until filled, ideally by the Fall of 2012. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with cognitive neuroscientists, psychologists, computer scientists, psychiatrists, and various neuroimaging specialists on research aimed at elucidating the cognitive mechanisms associated with the processing and quantification of information in the brain, especially as it pertains to cognitive control. The laboratories also have a separate line of research in attention and emotion processing in clinical (anxiety, autism, and neurologically impaired patients) and non-clinical populations. Dr. Jin Fan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at QC, CUNY and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at MSSM will serve as the primary mentor, although interactions with other QC and MSSM affiliated faculty is a certainty. The fellow will also have numerous interactions with Dr. Fan's colleagues at institutions locally (e.g., New York University, Columbia University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine), nationally, and internationally. Thus, the fellow will be part of a rich and stimulating, collaborative environment. Interested applicants must hold a doctoral degree in cognitive neuroscience, or a closely related field, and should have substantial experience in neuroimaging (methods, as well as data collection and analysis). Some background and/or advanced training in functional connectivity, graph theory-based, granger causality, and/or effective connectivity, as well as network-based (e.g., small world, etc.) analyses is preferred. It is critical that the candidate have expertise and working knowledge of fMRI analysis software (preferably SPM, though FSL, AFNI, and others are also acceptable), along with familiarity of Matlab and E-Prime programming. Experience interpreting neuroimaging data, working knowledge of functional neuroanatomy, and background in attention, cognitive control, and/or neuroeconomics is highly desirable. A minimum two-year commitment is required. To apply: http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=REA-1379 Link to Neurojobs: http://neurojobs.sfn.org/jobs#/detail/4832152

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position - UC Davis MIND Institute, Sacramento, CA
by Gary Green 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

FYI -------------------- Seeking applicants for a full time technical research assistant position starting immediately to assist in a study of higher cognition in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. The RA will work closely with Dr. Marjorie Solomon in a dynamic and friendly environment on a variety of projects involving fMRI studies with healthy and autistic subjects. Main responsibilities will be maintenance of lab fMRI scripts and analysis, fMRI scanning, library research and data analysis, assistance with grant and manuscript preparation, and project management. The scope of responsibilities is broad and may also include subject recruitment, subject assessment using neuropsychological and cognitive neuroscience methods, protocol scoring for assessment sessions, and supervision of undergraduate volunteers as required. Individuals majoring in psychology, neuroscience, computer science and engineering are encouraged to apply. Strong technical skills required. Previous experience in neuroimaging and programming as well as familiarity with Matlab and SPM preferred. This is an ideal position for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in cognitive neuroscience or a clinical discipline drawing upon this area of basic science. We are looking for a one- to two-year commitment. We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits, including reduced tuition for courses at UC Davis as well as a career development workshop within the lab. Submit application by email and include a cover letter, CV including GPA, list of relevant coursework or transcript, and references. Marjorie Solomon marjorie.solomon(a)ucdmc.ucdavis.edu <mailto:marjorie.solomon@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu> Wonja Fairbrother Junior Specialist Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences U.C. Davis Medical Center M.I.N.D. Institute 2825 50th St. Sacramento, CA 95817 Phone: 916-703-0339 <tel:916-703-0339>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship Available at Stanford University
by Gary Green 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

FYI --------------------- Postdoctoral Fellowship Available at Stanford University: The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory (http://scsnl.stanford.edu) invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in developmental cognitive neuroscience and learning disabilities research. Postdoctoral fellowships are currently available in the MathBrain project (http://mathbrain.stanford.edu) which focuses on numerical cognition, mathematical reasoning and problem solving, dyscalculia, math learning disabilities, cognitive training, and brain plasticity. Candidates are expected to have a strong research background in relevant areas of cognitive neuroscience and cognitive psychology, as well as excellent writing, communication and inter-personal skills. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or a closely related discipline. Successful candidates will develop a vigorous research program that contributes to, and complements, ongoing research studies. Candidates will have access to state-of-the-art brain imaging, computational and cognitive testing facilities. Please email a CV, statement of research interests and relevant background, and request three letters to be emailed in confidence to Ms. Suzanna Chan at: suzannachan(a)stanford.edu.

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Postdoctoral position in the lab of Nutrition and Integrative Neurobiology (NutriNeuro) in Bordeaux, France
by Gary Green 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

FYI ----------- Postdoctoral position in the lab of Nutrition and Integrative Neurobiology (NutriNeuro) in Bordeaux, France We seek a postdoctoral research fellow to develop and implement cognitive assessments using functional MRI in the context of a large multidisciplinary project on the cognitive/neural correlates of obesity funded by the French National Research Agency. The fellow will join a multidisciplinary group of researchers and clinician-researchers with experience in neuroscience and psychology/psychobiology. He/she will be based in the lab of Nutrition and Integrative Neurobiology (NutriNeuro), which is located on the site of the University of Bordeaux, France (website: http://www4.bordeaux-aquitaine.inra.fr/nutrineuro). Previous doctoral and/or post-doctoral experience in functional MRI is essential. The position is for one year, with possibility of one-year renewal. To apply send a CV and a brief statement of research experience to Dr Lucile Capuron (lucile.capuron(a)bordeaux.inra.fr).

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FSL course in Bristol
by Gary Green 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

FYI --------------------- We are pleased to announce a 4-day FSL Course, to be held in the University of Bristol, UK (18-21 September, 2012). The intensive course covers both the theory and practice of functional and structural brain image analysis. Background concepts and the practicalities of analyses are taught in detailed lectures; these are interleaved with hands-on practical sessions where attendees learn how to carry out analysis for themselves on real data, with one computer provided for every two attendees. After completing the course, attendees should be able to analyse their own FMRI and MRI data sets. The course lasts 4 days, 18-21 September 2012, and follows the same format as the annual FSL and FreeSurfer course, but does not cover any FreeSurfer material. Numbers of attendees are strictly limited and are available on a first-come-first-served basis. For full information and to register for the course, please go to: http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/fslcourse/bristol2012.html Regards, course organisers. Dr Mark Jenkinson University Research Lecturer Head of Structural Image Analysis FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK +44 (0) 1865 222769 (fax 222717) mark(a)fmrib.ox.ac.uk http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/~mark Best, Marcus -- Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. Reader (Associate Professor) in Neuroinformatics School of Computing Science Newcastle University Claremont Tower Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK Visiting Professor in Neuroinformatics Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences Seoul National University, Korea http://www.biological-networks.org/ _______________________________________________ uknode-sig2 mailing list uknode-sig2(a)inf.ed.ac.uk http://lists.inf.ed.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/uknode-sig2

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Fwd: Psychologist/Ph.D. Student (Doctorate position) in Hannover
by Gary Green 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

FYI ------------------------------ Department of Psychiatry, Social Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Prof. Dr. S. Bleich) Position immediately available for Psychologist/Ph.D. Student (Doctorate position) in Hannover, Germany for a cooperation in a project called “Botulinum Neurotoxin, Facial Feedback and Clinical Application in Major Depression”. The position offers an employment for 3 years as a research assistant combined with the official status of a doctoral student at the Hannover Medical School (MHH). The project is part of a research cooperation that aims in elucidating the role of Botulinum Neurotoxin in the treatment of affective disorders as well as concomitant physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms. The position involves the organisation, planning and evaluation of diagnostic, neuropsychological and neuroradiological tests (functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging) in close cooperation with colleagues and the alliance in Hannover, Hamburg& Basel. There are excellent opportunities for professional scientific development. Additionally, the clinic has a laboratory for molecular neuroscience, with all relevant chemical and molecular procedures. The interdisciplinary base is established in cooperation with other institutes in the MHH. The clinic has 166 in-patient beds, 2 out-patient care institutes and 42 day clinic locations. The clinical care areas offer expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of geriatrics, addiction, affective disorders, psychosis, ADHS, Tourette Syndrome, and sexual medicine. Within the clinic are 2 advanced training institutes for cognitive behaviour therapy (AVVM) and psychoanalysis (IPAW). This position also offers the possibility to complete advanced training to become a psychological psychotherapist. A large choice of additional training is offered e.g. Forensic Psychiatry (MD) or Sexual Therapy (PPs). Applicants should have experience, or an interest, in neuroscientific research methods, with experience in neuroradiology. Diagnostic-clinical experience in psychiatry, in particular affective disorders, is beneficial. The MHH supports the employment of females and women are encouraged to apply. Disabled persons with similar qualifications will also be favourably considered. Have we caught your interest? Please contact us Medizinische Hochschule Hannover Professor Dr. med. Tillmann Krüger Zentrum für Seelische Gesundheit • OE 7180 Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1 • 30625 Hannover e-mail: krueger.tillmann(a)mh-hannover.de

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Fwd: Research assistant job opportunity at Vanderbilt
by Gary Green 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

FYI -------------------------------- Research lab studying sensory and repetitive behaviors in autism seeks a motivated and intellectually curious college graduate for a 2-year research assistant position. Primary duties will include managing, processing and analysis of fMRI, DTI, and functional connectivity data in a dynamic and friendly neuroimaging lab in an academic medical center environment. For more information about the lab, see: www.casciolab.com Requirements: Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or computer science, superior organizational skills, proficiency with basic statistics and neuroanatomy. Strongly preferred: Matlab programming skills and/or experience with pediatric imaging. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. If interested, please contact Carissa Cascio: carissa.cascio(a)vanderbilt.edu

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Fwd: PhD position "Mechanisms of top-down control in the accumulation of sensory evidence"
by Gary Green 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

FYI ----------------------------------------- PhD position at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior. /Mechanisms of top-down control in the accumulation of sensory evidence/ Many studies have shown neurophysiological correlates of top-down factors in perception (e.g., attention and expectation) which are already active prior to the sampling of sensory evidence. One of the puzzling observations in this line of investigation is the rather weak relation between these anticipatory neurophysiological signals (typically, modulations of oscillatory activity) and perception (most importantly, accuracy). The overall objective of this project is to identify additional neurophysiological processes that explain behavioral accuracy and its modulation by attention. The main working hypothesis that guides us in this search is that one should not only investigate anticipatory neural activity but also the neural activity during the accumulation of sensory evidence. The objectives of this research project will be addressed in experiments in which extracranial neural signals are recorded using Magnetoencephalography (MEG). Within the Donders Institute (DI), you will belong to the research group Neurophysiology of Active Perception (PI Eric Maris). As this is a collaborative project within the DI, you will also be affiliated to the research groups Prediction & Attention (PI Floris de Lange) and Neuronal Oscillations (PI Ole Jensen). A successful candidate has a Master' s degree in a field at the interface of behavior and neurobiology (Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Cognitive Science) and excellent analytic and quantitative skills. Programming skills (e.g., Matlab) are required, and it is an advantage if you have experience in running EEG or MEG experiments. Please include with your application: - a curriculum vitae, including academic qualifications, grades, a list of publications (if applicable), and the names and contact details of two referees; - a letter explaining your motivation, your interest in the project, and your competence in the research field;" Closing date: 2012-9-15 Employment start date: 2012-10-15 Contract length: 4 years Contact Information: Dr. Eric Maris E-mail: e.maris(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:e.maris@donders.ru.nl> Website: http://www.nphyscog.com www.nphyscog.com/contact <http://www.nphyscog.com/>

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Fwd: PhD position
by Gary Green 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

apologies for cross-postings Gary ---------------------------- Dear colleagues, I would like to bring your attention to the PhD position below. All the best, Ole Jensen ----------------- PhD position for 3 years at the Dept. of Cognitive Neuroscience/Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UM/vacancy/14845/lang/en/ An attractive 3 year PhD position funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific research (NWO) is now being offered at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience/Dept. of Cognitive Neuroscience. Job description An attractive 3-year PhD position funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific research (NWO) is now being offered by Maastricht University (UM). The project aims to use oscillatory human brain activity as a tool to investigate changes in neural communication in elderly as compared to matched, adult controls. Changes in neural communication will be investigated using visual paradigms in which effects of variations in stimulus parameters, attention and learning will be investigated. The project will be done in a collaborative context involving Dr. O. Jensen (Donders Institute, RUN), Dr. M. Roberts (Cognitive Neuroscience Department, UM), and Dr. P. De Weerd (Cognitive Neuroscience Department, UM). The research will be carried out in Nijmegen, in the Donders Institute for Neuroimaging. The PhD candidate will be part of the Donders Graduate School of Cognitive Neuroscience, and will obtain his/her PhD in Maastricht. Requirements The ideal candidate would have experience with EEG/MEG, and with Matlab, and would have a general interest in the link between cognition and oscillatory brain activity, and in cognitive ageing. A 2-year research master diploma is required to be eligible to apply. Conditions of employment Temporary employment for 3 years. Your salary would be € 2.042,-- gross per month in the first year up to € 2.612,-- gross per month in the last year according to the PhD-student salary scale. Each year an evaluation will take place. Contract type: Temporary, 3 years Organisation http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/ Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 14,500 students and 3,800 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience. For more information please contact prof. P. De Weerd . Email: p.deweerd(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl / Phone: 00 31 43 3884513 Closing data: 12/8/2012 -- Ole Jensen http://www.neuosc.com

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