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Fwd: Two Postdoctoral Positions in Human Neuroimaging of Reward, Risk and Economic Decision-Making, University of Cambridge
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ------------------------------------ We seek postdoctoral applicants interested in event-related fMRI in healthy humans. The work is funded by major recent grants from the Wellcome Trust and the European Research Council. Our work investigates the neural processing of fundamental variables underlying learning and decision making in individuals and in social interactions, based on animal learning theory and economic decision theory. We appreciate simple, well designed experimental tasks and thorough behavioural testing. Our rationales, task designs and data interpretations are informed by parallel work using single neuron behavioural electrophysiology. Our projects benefit from collaborations with experimental psychologists and behavioural economists in Cambridge and abroad, including Peter Bossaerts from Caltech, Pasadena. We combine the candidate's own ideas with the demands of the grants. Planned projects involve probability, risk, economic utility and other decision variables, and social cooperation and inequity. We have access to four Siemens Trio 3T scanners. For details on our group, see http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/staff/schultz/. We seek candidates with published experience in human neuroimaging. Additional knowledge in behavioural economics, primate behavioural neurophysiology or computational neuroscience would be an asset, as is experience with quantitative testing in controlled behavioural tasks, advanced statistics including multivariate classifiers, reinforcement model-based regressions or Bayesian updating. However, training will be provided in all areas necessary for successful completion of the project. We appreciate excellent social and writing skills. The initial deadline for applications is November 15, 2012, although the search will continue until the appropriate candidate has been identified. Start date is flexible. Initial appointments will be for 2 years, with consideration for prolongation. The salary will be on the standard University scale in the range of £27,578 to £35,938 depending on previous research experience. Applications should include CV, list of publications, half page description of research experience related to the projects stated above including experience in neuroimaging, quantitative behavioural testing and computer programming, a half page description of research interests, and contact details of two referees. Please apply to Prof Wolfram Schultz, Department of Physiology, Development& Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, UK, ws234(a)cam.ac.uk.

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Fwd: Brain imaging PhD projects available
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ----------------------------------- Three brain imaging PhD projects are available at the Sleep & Cognition group of the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Projects are in collaboration with one or more partners in Freiburg, Basel or Strasbourg. * * *Project 8: Individual differences in the spatiotemporal profile of brain activity during wake and sleep* The project aims to elucidate how spatiotemporal profiles of brain activity develop from wakefulness to deep sleep. Assessments in good and poor sleepers will be done using the EGI MR-compatible 256-channel high density EEG-system in the quietest 3T MRI system presently available, a Toshiba Vantage Titan 3T with the Pianissimo technology. Analyses include graph theoretical and network complexity measures. Assessments will be made in Amsterdam, analyses both in Amsterdam, Freiburg and Basel.* * * * *Project 6: Spatiotemporal patterns of cortical oscillations that determine subjective wake time during sleep* The project aims to elucidate the neural correlates of the loss of consciousness during sleep. Spatiotemporal profiles of brain activity in good and poor sleepers will be obtained using the EGI 256-channel high density EEG-system, both during unperturbed sleep and in response to sensory stimulation. Analyses include graph theoretical and network complexity measures. Assessments will be made in Amsterdam, analyses both in Amsterdam and Freiburg. * * *Project 4: Reward effects of light: phototherapy as a treatment for pathologies with motivational deficits* The project aims to elucidate the involvement of brain regions regulating reward and motivation in the mood-improving effects of bright light. 3T MRI assessments will be done in good and poor sleepers. Assessments of behavior, circadian genes, proteins, neurotransmitters and hormones will be done in transgenic animals. Human studies will be performed in Amsterdam, animal studies in Strasbourg. Projects are open to students with a (pending) master (or equivalent) degree in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience or Engineering or comparable. Experience with brain imaging, EEG, or sleep is an advantage for all projects. Experience with animal studies is an advantage for project 4. Especially students with some affinity with and/or background in mathematics and/or scientific programming are also encouraged to apply. A proficient level of familiarity with large datasets and programming is commendable, e.g. using Matlab. Mastery of the English language is essential for writing papers and a thesis; mastery of the local languages will facilitate recordings. If you're interested, please read additional information on http://www.neurotime-erasmus.org/ and contact e.van.someren(a)nin.knaw.nl <mailto:e.van.someren@nin.knaw.nl>. Thank you for your interest! Prof. dr. Eus J.W. Van Someren http://www.nin.knaw.nl/research_groups/van_someren_group/

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BNS meeting in November
by Beth Jefferies 04 Oct '12

04 Oct '12

Dear All, I’d like to draw your attention to the forthcoming meeting of the British Neuropsychological Society (BNS) on 7-8 November in Queen Square, London. Presentations at the BNS are comprised of a diverse range of topics and methodologies (not limited to patient-based studies) by some of the leading researchers. They are relevant to all those with an interest in the brain and cognition. Highlights of the forthcoming meeting include: *“Frontotemporal Dementia: From Modules to Molecules”* *John Hodges* (University of New South Wales, Australia) will deliver the Freda Newcombe Lecture *“Medial Temporal Lobe Functional Heterogeneity: Inputs or Processes?”* *Kim Graham* (Cardiff University) & *Daniela Montaldi* (University of Manchester) will participate in The John Marshall Memorial Debate *"Metacognitive aspects of Alzheimer's disease"* *Daniel Mograbi*, *Robin Morris *(Institute of Psychiatry, London) and *Andrew Budson *(Boston University, USA). The full program can be found here: http://www.the-bns.org/meetings.html One advantage of the BNS is that it is virtually free to attend (and is indeed free to attend if you opt to become a member): £10 for student non-members and £20 for other non-members if you register before 20th October (http://www.the-bns.org/registration.html) We look forward to seeing you there, Jamie Ward BNS Meetings Secretary -- Beth Jefferies Department of Psychology, University of York +44 01904 631585

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MEG Physicist Position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
by Gary Green 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

FYI ================================================================================================================================= */_MEG Physicist Position Vacant_/* *_MEG Lab Overview_* * * Our MEG lab is a section of the Neurophysiology Department, which belongs to National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) which is one of the most important health care providers at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC). Our hospital is founded by the Ministry of Health (MOH). The lab was established in early 2011, and was running officially, by October 2011. Our MEG system is 306 sensors Neuromag System (Elekta, Helsinki, Finland). The lab conducts clinical applications for pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation and brain mapping. Our aim to have high standard scientific and clinical research, to be one of the labs that contribute in developing MEG systems, and became a reference for other labs in the region of Middle East. * * *_Requirements_* Required applicant should have a minimal of Master's degree (or equivalent), have academic experience in using numerical methods to analyse complex systems, and be willing to do further development for mathematical and software programs. Preferable to have strong motivations and ambitions to take part in the research. Also, researchers having interest in neural and human science with expertise in different areas are such as Statistics, machine learning, parallel distributed computing, signal processing, artificial intelligence, bio-measurement and instrumentation, computer vision, statistical physics, cognitive psychology. Preferable to have enthusiastic to understand the dynamic properties of the human brain and to probe the interaction between different regions. Furthermore, you are prepared to take courses and workshops offered based on the lab requirement. Proficiency in oral and written English is essential. You are expected to work in a team, sharing technical know-how and ideas. Most pass the personal interview (Hospital may organize overseas trip interview serious applicant only). *_Conditions of Employment_* *Position: *Full-time Researcher / Full-time Research physicist* Tenure: *Single year based contract, renewable based on evaluation *Salary: *Based on experience and negotiable* Work Location: *Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia* ** **_Application Materials _1- CV 2- List of publications 3- Copy of the passport 4- Recommendation letters from three researchers* *_Starting Date _October 1^st 2012 * *_Deadline _* *Opens until positions are filled (first come, first served)* * * *_Contact_* */Dr. SALAH ALMUBARAK, /**/BSc, MD, FRCPC Head Section of MEG lab/* */Clinical Neurophysiology Department National Neuroscience Institute King Fahad Medical City Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/* */saalmubarak(a)kfmc.med.sa <mailto:saalmubarak@kfmc.med.sa>/* */drsalmubarak(a)gmail.com <mailto:drsalmubarak@gmail.com> /* */Tel +966 1 288 9999 Ex. 7476 Fax +966 1 288 _9000_ Ex. 7476/* */Cell +966 569557313/* * * * ===========================================================================================================================* * * * *

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First meeting of MEG research group this Tursday
by Markus van Ackeren 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

Hi everyone, It is great to see how more and more people in the Department are getting excited about the possibilities of using MEG to tackle numerous unanswered questions from their own field of research. This development has led to the idea of creating a forum where MEG researchers or those who are interested in the methods get the opportunity to a) discuss methodological advances/issues in the field, and b) get feedback on ongoing projects in the Department. Therefore, I am very pleased to invite all of you who are using MEG, or planning to use it in the future to our first meeting, this Thursday (04-10-12), at 12.00 in the Deparment of Psychology (C003). Please feel free to bring lunch and coffee. The meeting will take about 1h. During the first half, Catarina Teige has kindly agreed to present some very preliminary results from her study on semantic cognition. In the second half, we will discuss the form of the next couple of meetings. In particular, I would like to get an impression on what topics you are interested in and how we can make these meetings interesting for every one of you. I hope to see you during our first meeting. With best wishes, Markus

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Fwd: Post-doctoral position on brain-body interactions in visual consciousness, Paris
by Gary Green 26 Sep '12

26 Sep '12

fyi --------------------------------- A post-doctoral position is available to work on brain-body interactions in visual consciousness and cognition, in the Visual Cognition group visualcognition.ens.fr <http://visualcognition.ens.fr/> led by Catherine Tallon-Baudry, Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Department of Cognitive Science, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris. The project aims at testing whether and how interoceptive and perceptual signals interact to generate subjective experience. It involves recording neural activity (MEG, EEG, fMRI) and various bodily measures. Applicants should have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience. Fluent English & Matlab are mandatory. Prior experience in electrophysiology would be valuable. French speaking is not a requirement. Starting date is January 2013 or later, with an initial appointment of 1 year, renewable. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should send a CV, publication list, letter of intent with a statement of research interest, and the name and contact of two references to catherine.tallon-baudry(a)ens.fr <mailto:catherine.tallon-baudry@ens.fr>. Informal enquiry by email is welcome.

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Fwd: Job Posting
by Gary Green 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

FYI -------- Original Message -------- Could you please post the attached job for a MEG Post-Doc at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. - Thanks Hari Eswaran PhD Scientific Director FMEG -- SARA UAMS, Little Rock, 72205 *University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences* *Post-Doctoral Research Position* We are searching for a postdoctoral researcher with training in digital signal processing and time series analysis. The extremely weak biomagnetic fields generated in the brain of the human fetus can now be measured utilizing Superconducting QUantum Interference Device (SQUID) technology. The SQUID Array for Reproductive Assessment (SARA) was developed to apply SQUID technology to the measurement of physiological parameters from fetuses, mothers and newborns. The data that is recorded includes fetal Magnetoencephalography (MEG,) fetal Magnetocardiography (MCG) an uterine Magnetomyography (MMG). The SARA instrument is a unique world-class instrument installed in the SARA Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas. (http://obgyn.uams.edu/researchcenters). Applicants are expected to work in close collaboration with graduate students and members of the SARA-team and collaborators at our sister institution, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) to develop new study protocols, perform data analysis and develop new analytical approaches. Areas under investigation include independent component analysis, spatial time series analysis, fractal behavior, and 3D modeling and mapping. Requirements: A PhD (or near completion) in engineering, physics, computer science, neurosciences or a related field and excellent knowledge of signal analysis and modeling. Ability to program and use MATLAB is required. The position is available initially for two years. Salary is commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications including CV and a list of publications should be submitted by email to: Hari Eswaran PhD (saracenter(a)uams.edu <mailto:saracenter@uams.edu>). The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law all applications are subject to disclosure. Person hired must have proof or legal authority to work in the United States.

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Fwd: 1 post-doc and 1 PhD position in human auditory and motor neuroscience
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI --------- The Department of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology at Oldenburg University, Germany, offers a *Post-doctoral position (E13/TVL, 3 years plus) * and a *PhD position (0.5*E13/TVL, initially 2 years)* The lab focuses on the fields of neural coding of complex movements and neural coding of speech in the human brain with the aim of developing brain-machine-interfaces. To extend our interdisciplinary team we seek for highly motivated candidates with strong quantitative and experimental skills. The post-doctoral position requires a PhD or comparable degree and the PhD position requires a masters or comparable degree. The post-doctoral position is initially limited to three years after with an option for an extension to obtain habilitation (post-doctoral degree, similar to a lecturer qualification). Successful candidates will perform cutting edge research in one of the lab's foci and should have a background in one or more of the following fields: non-invasive or invasive human neurophysiology of the motor or auditory system, statistical learning, brain-machine-interfacing. The positions offer an excellent interdisciplinary working environment with opportunities for international exchange. The lab is involved in the EU-project BRACOG (brain controlled grasping) and we have a close collaboration with UC Berkeley, USA. The University of Oldenburg was recently awarded a Cluster of Excellence in hearing research. The Dept. of Psychology will offer an attractive scientific environment with access to research dedicated state-of-the-art approaches to human neurophysiological techniques (fMRI, NIRS, EEG, ECoG, and MEG). Electronic applications are preferred and can be send to: Professor Dr. Jochem Rieger: Jochem.rieger(a)uni-oldenburg.de <mailto:Jochem.rieger@uni-oldenburg.de> Please send paper applications until September 30^th 2012 to: Margrit Jung Dept. of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology Institute of Psychology Oldenburg University 26111 Oldenburg Germany Applications should include your CV and a list of most recent publications. Applications for the post-doctoral position should include a research statement (max. 3 pages). The University of Oldenburg aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons. -- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jochem Rieger Applied Neurocognitive Knight Lab Psychology Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute Faculty V University of California Carl-von-Ossietzky University 132 Barker Hall 26111 Oldenburg Berkeley, CA 94720-3192 Germany USA Phone: +49(0)4417984533 Fax: +49(0)4417983865

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Fwd: PhD position in Social/Cognitive Neuroscience (Bangor University, UK)
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI A 3-year PhD studentship is available in the School of Psychology at Bangor University commencing in January 2013. A highly-motivated and creative student with strong written and oral communication skills, and preferably experience with human neuroscience techniques (fMRI, TMS, EEG) is required for this position. The project is part of ongoing research in the Social Brain in Action Laboratory (SoBA Lab), which explores the cognitive and brain systems that underpin our ability to understand the actions and mental states of other people. Project description Appreciating the meaning of social interactions depends crucially on understanding others’ identity. To date, neuroimaging studies have examined separately how we perceive features of other people, such as their bodies, beliefs and attitudes. As such, it is not known how multiple features of a person are integrated in the brain to form a holistic understanding of a person’s identity. The aim of the current project is to use fMRI and connectivity analyses (e.g., PPI, DCM or Granger) to measure the influence of distinct brain regions on each other during social perception. By doing so, the project will build a more coherent picture of how multiple brain circuits interact when we make sense other people’s behaviour (for further discussion see Ramsey, van Schie& Cross, 2011, Cognitive Neuroscience). SoBA Lab The SoBA Lab is an international research group housed in the School of Psychology at Bangor University, which offers access to outstanding facilities for Social / Cognitive Neuroscience. Furthermore, Bangor is situated in a beautiful region of North Wales close to Snowdonia National Park, which provides a wonderful natural backdrop to professional activities. Informal enquiries regarding the PhD position can be directed to Richard Ramsey (r.ramsey [at] bangor.ac.uk) and further information about the SoBA Lab is available at: www.soba-lab.com. Guidelines for formal applications will be published in due course. ---------------------------------- Richard Ramsey, PhD Lecturer School of Psychology Wales Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience (WICN) Bangor University Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2AS, UK

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Fwd: tenure-track faculty job opening in behavioral neuroscience at UCLA
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The UCLA Department of Psychology announces a Tenure-Track faculty position in behavioral neuroscience. The rank for the appointment is open, but candidates at the Assistant Professor level are preferred. Broadly speaking, we are interested in candidates who apply the perspectives and techniques of neuroscience to psychological questions in humans and/or animals. The specific area of research is open. Among the areas that would be of interest and would complement our department's existing strengths are neuroscience of emotion and motivation, neuro-economics, cognitive neuroscience, and genetic and epigenetic influences on behavior and psychopathology. The position entails both undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities and assumes an active research program. Applicants should submit a letter, curriculum vita, statement of research and teaching interests, relevant publications, and three letters of recommendation to be sent to Behavioral Neuroscience Search Committee, (Job #: 0875-1213-02), Department of Psychology, UCLA, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095 or email materials as attachments to bnsfacultysearch(a)psych.ucla.edu <mailto:bnsfacultysearch@psych.ucla.edu>. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of mentoring under-represented minorities. UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to achieving diversity among its faculty, students and staff. http://www.psych.ucla.edu/employment-opportunities/academic-employment-oppo… Best regards, Jesse -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jesse Rissman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Integrative Center for Learning & Memory, University of California, Los Angeles 6639 Franz Hall, Box 951563 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563 (310) 825-4084 http://rissmanlab.psych.ucla.edu

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