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Fwd: Call For Participation to our upcoming Research Topic: "What makes written words so special to the brain?"
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI In collaboration with Frontiers in Neuroscience, we are currently organizing a Research Topic, "What makes written words so special to the brain?", and as host editors we think that this topic could be of interest to some of you. The proposed structure of this Research Topic is provided below. Host journal: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Research Topic Title: What makes written words so special to the brain? Topic Editors: Mohamed L Seghier, UCL, United Kingdom. Urs Maurer, University of Zurich, Switzerland. Gui Xue, Beijing Normal University, China. Description: Reading is an integral part of life in today’s information-driven societies. Since the pioneering work of Dejerine on “word blindness” in brain-lesioned patients, the literature has increased exponentially, from neuropsychological case reports to mechanistic accounts of word processing at the behavioural, neurofunctional and computational levels, tapping into diverse aspects of visual word processing. These studies have revealed some exciting findings about visual word processing, including how the brain learns to read, how changes in literacy impact upon word processing strategies, and whether word processing mechanisms vary across different alphabetic, logographic or artificial writing systems. Other studies have attempted to characterise typical and atypical word processes in special populations in order to explain why dyslexic brains struggle with words, how multilingualism changes the way our brains see words, and what the exact developmental signatures are that would shape the acquisition of reading skills. Exciting new insights have also emerged from recent studies that have investigated word stimuli at the system/network level, by looking, for instance, at how the reading system interacts with other cognitive systems in a context-dependent fashion, how visual language stimuli are integrated into the speech processing streams, how both left and right hemispheres cooperate and interact during word processing, and what the exact contributions of subcortical and cerebellar regions to reading are. The goal of this Special Topic is to highlight the latest findings regarding the different issues mentioned above, particularly how these findings can explain or model the different processes, mechanisms, pathways or cognitive strategies by which the human brain sees words, how they can deepen our understanding of the mechanisms of individual differences in learning to read and reading development, and how they can guide the discovery of novel diagnostic tools for reading disorders and the development of novel interventional approaches. We aim to collect innovative contributions that shed further light on the mechanisms of visual word processing. We welcome original research submissions of any study that used word stimuli in healthy or clinical populations, children or adults, with behavioral paradigms, structural (DTI, MRI, lesion mapping), resting and task functional imaging (fMRI, MEG, EEG), or neuro-stimulation (TMS, tDCS) techniques. We also welcome critical reviews, meta-analyses, mini-reviews and perspective papers which offer provocative and insightful interpretations of the recent literature that challenge current understanding of word processing or develop novel mechanistic accounts of any aspect of word processing. Computational modelling studies are also welcome. This special Research Topic aims to provide a forum for state-of-the-art research in this field. Article Submission Deadline: Apr 30, 2013 For more details, see: http://www.frontiersin.org/Human_Neuroscience/researchtopics/What_makes_wri… We look forward to hearing from you... With best regards, Mohamed L Seghier Urs Maurer Gui Xue

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Fwd: PhD fellowships in Neuroscience
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI PhD fellowships in Neuroscience University of Lausanne, Switzerland The doctoral school of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine – University Lausanne, offers PhD fellowships in the domain of Neuroscience - http://www.unil.ch/edfbm/page78814_en.html Candidates interested in imaging neuroscience can apply supported by the neuro-imaging lab LREN www.unil.ch/lren. LREN is a cross-disciplinary team of scientists and clinicians who study human brain structure and function relevant to neurological disease and normal cognition with access to research dedicated 3T MRI, 7T MRI, and EEG. Informal enquiries to bogdan.draganski(a)chuv.ch and/or kherif(a)gmail.com are welcome. Applications should be sent before November 5th 2012.

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position available at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry Research Assistant Position Description: The Neuroimaging Laboratory of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry focuses on the application of high resolution PET, 3T and 7T MR imaging to the study of cognitive and affective symptoms in late life (including normal aging, late life depression, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s dementia) and the effects of interventions including pharmacotherapy and brain stimulation. The candidate will be involved in recruiting and enrolling participants for brain imaging studies; administering research questionnaires and cognitive tests; providing oversight of the neuroimaging studies; coding, entering and managing data; and performing quantitative analyses of clinical and brain imaging data. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to research papers and scientific presentations. Skills and Knowledge Required: Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, neuroscience or a related field. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in research involving psychiatric patients and/or neuroimaging. Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal/written communication and organization skills and self-motivation is critical. Must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Please Contact: Gwenn S. Smith, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. gsmith95(a)jhmi.edu

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Fwd: Five PostDoc Positions in Glasgow
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI Research Associate (5 posts available) University of Glasgow - Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology You will contribute to Wellcome Trust funded research entitled "Natural and modulated neural communication: State-dependent decoding and driving of human Brain Oscillations" (Joint Investigators: Gregor Thut, Joachim Gross). This is one of 5 simultaneously filled 5-year Research Associate positions covering different aspects of the above project. The job requires working in an interdisciplinary team of researchers on longstanding questions of how brain oscillations orchestrate brain functions, or relate to brain dysfunction. Depending on the position within the team, this will involve the development and/or application of new analysis methods to eavesdrop on brain communication and decode some of the information coded in brain oscillations (MEG/EEG), or using this knowledge for controlled intervention into brain oscillations by transcranial stimulation to modulate brain function (combined TMS/tACS-EEG). For more information on the position and environment please write to Joachim.Gross(a)glasgow.ac.uk, or Gregor.Thut(a)glasgow.ac.uk This post has funding available until 31 December 2017 Ref: 002653 Please apply here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/jobs/ Salary: Grade 7, £31,948 - £35,938 per annum Closing date: 15 October 2012

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Fwd: MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit - Cambridge - Investigator Scientist (Postdoctoral position)
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities, including 3T-fMRI, EEG, MEG and access to neuropsychological patient panels. Applications are invited for a post-doctoral scientist in cognitive neuroscience to join an ongoing research programme led by Dr Michael Anderson at CBSU investigating memory, attention, and inhibitory control. The primary objective of this position is to undertake behavioural and functional imaging studies of healthy adult populations, though computational studies would be a welcome complement. You will have, or be in the final stages of completing. a PhD in a subject directly related to Cognitive Neuroscience, plus experience in neuroimaging, and be able to work independently on imaging and behavioural studies. Research expertise in any one or more of the following subjects would be especially welcomed: memory, cognitive control, affect regulation, reward systems and cognition, attention, PTSD, and Aging. This is an open ended position. The starting salary will be in the range of £26,022 - £28,746 per annum, depending upon qualifications and experience. We offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave entitlement, and an optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. On site car and bicycle parking is available. For inquiries, contact Michael Anderson, by email: michael.anderson(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <mailto:michael.anderson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk>. Further information on the unit can be found at http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/>. Background concerning our work on memory control can also be found at http://www.memorycontrol.net/ Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk <https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk/> and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, please quote reference number IRC66029*. * Closing date: 11th October 2012 Please note that I'll be leaving the CBU the 31st of August - My new position (starting the 1st of September) will be held at the Inserm Unit 1077 in Caen (France). From 1st of September onward, please send me email at: pierre.gagnepain(a)inserm.fr Dr Pierre Gagnepain /MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit/ 15 Chaucer Road Cambridge CB2 7EF, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1223 273701

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship in MRI Research
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI *Postdoctoral Fellowship in MRI Research* *University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles* This NIH-funded postdoctoral research position is supported with the aim to determine whether the white matter injury in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common and progressive syndrome accompanied by severe cardiovascular, metabolic, memory, emotional, and cognitive deficits, presumably stemming from compromised neural processes induced by intermittent hypoxia and perfusion changes accompanying the condition, results from myelin or axonal damage, and whether those changes are in acute or chronic stages in the condition. The pathological stage of white matter injury will be examined by diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI)-based mean diffusivity and mean kurtosis indices. Myelin vs axonal changes will be assessed by DTI and DKI-based axial diffusivity and axial kurtosis, and radial diffusivity and radial kurtosis measures, which show axonal and myelin changes, respectively. We will use both DTI and DKI techniques, since each procedure offers unique advantages. More detailed myelin evaluation will also be performed by magnetization transfer imaging procedures. Finally the number of fibers, mean length, and other fiber characteristics will be evaluated by DTI-based fiber tractography procedures. Our lab is part of neuroscience community at UCLA, the largest neuroscience community in the nation, host a large number of neuroscientists (>500), who provide a resource for neuroanatomic, neuropathologic, neurophysiologic, neuropsychologic, and analytic support. The laboratory is immediately adjacent to the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center, which provides a significant resource in neuroimaging faculty (>28 faculty, both basic and clinical), software, and analytic support, and there are ample of opportunities to interact those scientists. Our lab uses a 3.0 Tesla (Siemens, Tim-Trio) MRI scanner, located in the proximal Department of Radiology Research laboratory, a unit devoted to research studies with on-site Ph.D.-level Siemens engineers. A PhD in radiology, mathematics, biology, biomedical engineering, neuroscience or related field with strong background and research experience in MRI-related research in humans, reflected as data based publications, is required. Experience in MRI data acquisition, data processing, and MATLAB-based programming is also desirable. * * Salary is commensurate with research experience. UCLA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (http://www.mednet.ucla.edu/), and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To be considered for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Rajesh Kumar, PhD Ronald M. Harper, PhD Department of Neurobiology or Department of Neurobiology University of California at Los Angeles, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Los Angeles, CA 90095 Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu Email: rharper(a)ucla.edu <mailto:rharper@ucla.edu> -- Rajesh Kumar, PhD Assistant Researcher Department of Neurobiology David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095 Tel: 310-206-1679 Email:rkumar@mednet.ucla.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IMPORTANT WARNING: This email (and any attachments) is only intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. You, the recipient, are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential manner. Unauthorized redisclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality may subject you to federal and state penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify us by return email, and delete this message from your computer.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position at University of Nottingham
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI We are seeking a motivated candidate to support the data analysis from several multimodal translational neuroimaging projects on psychosis conducted at the Division of Psychiatry. The primary objective is to develop the application of graph theoretical analysis and/or causal modelling and related approaches to study effective connectivity to interrogate the neuroimaging data acquired on 3T/7T MR scanners. The successful candidate will also support ongoing teaching activities at the Division, in a discipline related to the post holder’s line of work. The post holder will be based at the Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham Innovation Park. Candidates should hold a BSc, or equivalent, in psychology or cognitive neuroscience (2:1 or higher) and a PhD or equivalent in a neuroscientific discipline (either awarded or due for completion within 6 months). They must be able to demonstrate skills of programming required for MRI analysis and experience of managing neuroimaging projects. Excellent academic writing skills are expected. Candidates should also have significant experience of delivering teaching to undergraduate students. It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Lena Palaniyappan lena.palaniyappan(a)nottingham.ac.uk. http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED09446

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Fwd: Assistant Professor position listing: Cognitive Developmental Psychology
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The Department of Psychology is seeking to recruit a Cognitive Developmental Psychologist to join our ranks at the level of Assistant Professor. We'd appreciate your help in disseminating the position announcement below to interested parties. Thank you! Best, Heather *************************** Cognitive Developmental Psychology Assistant Professor The Psychology Department of Tufts University is seeking applicants at the assistant professor level for a tenure-track position in Cognitive Developmental Psychology to begin September, 2013. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or be ABD, and evidence of an active research program capable of supporting extramural funding that investigates some aspect of cognitive development across the lifespan. Areas of research that bridge to current faculty are highly desirable, as is a focus combining behavioral and neuroscience approaches. Appropriate areas of expertise might include, but are not limited to: emotion, language, social or spatial cognition, cognitive aging, or the contribution and impact of genetics on behavior or development. In addition, applicants should be willing and able to teach introductory and advanced courses in their interest area as well as contribute to quantitatively oriented laboratory courses and participate in our Ph.D. graduate program. Teaching load would be four courses per year. Applicants should submit a C.V., a research synopsis, a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and copies of representative scholarly work to: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1670 Review of applications will begin October 15, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to increasing the faculty's diversity. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. *************************** -- Heather L. Urry, Ph.D. Department of Psychology Tufts University 490 Boston Avenue Medford, MA 02155 email: heather.urry(a)tufts.edu <mailto:heather.urry@tufts.edu> phone: 617-627-3733 fax: 617-627-3181 http://ase.tufts.edu/psychology/ebbl

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Fwd: PET-MRI PhD opportunity at UCL
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI Division of Medicine& Centre for Medical Image Computing , UCL PhD Studentship: Exploiting Simultaneous PET/MRI UCL offers exciting opportunities for research on medical imaging with world class research groups and state-of-the-art technology. The UK’s first simultaneous, clinical PET/MRI scanner has recently been installed at University College London Hospital (UCLH). Siemens Healthcare and UCL will support four PhD studentships to exploit the benefits of this system and we are currently seeking one PhD in the area of motion estimation and correction. The new PET/MRI studentships are offered by a cross disciplinary team from the Institute of Nuclear Medicine, The Centre for Medical Imaging (Division of Medicine) and The Centre for Medical Image Computing (Faculty of Engineering). By combining the structural, metabolic, and molecular information provided by simultaneous PET and MRI, using modern image analysis techniques, we aim to produce more sensitive and reliable biomarkers relevant to clinical research. Patient motion, including respiration, can degrade image quality and the available project will focus on the estimation and correction of motion effects. Further details are available on request from Dr David Atkinson (D.Atkinson(a)ucl.ac.uk). Applicants must possess a first or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science and should preferably have completed a relevant Masters degree. Applicants with a strong background in applied mathematics will also be considered. Previous programming experience is essential and previous experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging pulse sequence development would be advantageous. A starting stipend of £16,141 is available for commencement in 2012. Interested persons should apply online through the UCL graduate study web pages using the Programme Code: RRDMBISING01 (Research Degree: Medical and Biomedical Imaging). Please also send your application number, CV and covering letter explaining your motivation for applying for this studentship to R.Gaston(a)ucl.ac.uk . Deadline for applications 27 September 2012, interviews are expected to be in early October. Anna Barnes, PhD, CSci, MIPEM Clinical Scientist UCL Institute of Nuclear Medicine UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 235 Euston Road | London NW1 2BU | UK anna.barnes(a)uclh.nhs.uk +44(0)203 447 0523 ******************************************************************************************************************** This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere ********************************************************************************************************************

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Fwd: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Functional and Structural Neuroimaging Analysis
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory at the McLean Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has a post-doctoral fellowship position open immediately in functional and structural neuroimaging analysis. Our lab is currently funded to conduct several studies using functional MRI, DTI, and MRS in healthy volunteers and individuals with traumatic brain injury. We are seeking a candidate with an exceptional background in data analysis and signal processing. A Ph.D. in neuroimaging, neuroscience, and/ or related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with strong backgrounds in computational methods used in neuroimaging (e.g., Matlab, UNIX, LINUX, C/C++, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, FSL) and experience writing/ scripting Matlab code. Exceptional skills in experimental design, quantitative methods, statistical modeling, and the ability to carry out independent data entry and sophisticated statistical data analysis using standard software packages (e.g., SPSS, BMDP, JMP, SAS) are particularly desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid mastery of written English, preferably with some evidence of peer-reviewed publications. The interested candidate should send a letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation to: William D. "Scott" Killgore, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Harvard Medical School Neuroimaging Center McLean Hospital 115 Mill Street Belmont, MA 02478 Email: killgore(a)mclean.harvard.edu McLean Hospital is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/ ADA Employer.

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