Dear All,
A reminder that Dr Aneurin Kennerley will be giving the following talk
today "Why so Negative? Long Latency Reductions in Gamma Band Neuronal
activity told me to be".
The seminar will take place at 4pm in B020, all are welcome and
refreshments will be available afterwards.
Many thanks
Claire
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Claire Fox
PA to Professor Gary Green
The York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
Science Park
York
YO10 5NY
Tel: 01904 435329
Fax: 01904 435356
Email: Claire.fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/
E-mail disclaimer:
http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm
Hi all,
This Sunday evening (17th Jan) we will be updating a large number of our
systems. This will involve around 15 minutes of downtime. To facilitate
the updates jobs sent to the cluster from Friday evening will be queued.
Any jobs still running on the cluster during the updates may be
cancelled and will need to be resubmitted.
Thanks, Paul.
--
Paul Elliott, UNIX Systems Administrator
York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York
Hello everyone,
The next meeting of the YNIC Science committee takes place on Monday the
18th of January at 2pm. If anyone has any issues that they would like to be
raised at this meeting, can you please email them to Sarah Finch (ccd) so
she can add them to the agenda.
Also, Tessa Flack has resigned her position on the committee, so we are
looking for a new PhD representative. Thanks to Tessa for all her work on
the committee over the last few years. Please let me know if you would like
to join the committee.
Thanks
Jonny
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Jonathan Smallwood
Reader in Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience
University of York, England.
Dear all,
Over this term, Open plan will be used for teaching on a number of
occasions. We will be asking everyone who is not taking part in the
class to leave the open plan area at these times.
The times for this term are:
Week 2:
Monday 11th January: 1200-1600
Friday 15th January: 1200-1600
Week 3:
Friday 22nd January: 1200-1600
Week 4:
Monday 25th January: 1200-1600
Friday 29th January: 1200-1600
Week 5:
Friday 5th February: 1200-1600
Week 7:
Monday 15th February: 1200-1600
Friday 19th February: 1200-1600
Week 8:
Friday 26th February: 1200-1600
Week 9:
Monday 29th February: 1200-1600
Friday 4th March: 1200-1600
Week 10:
Friday 11th March: 1200-1600
These times can be found on the University timetable
http://www.york.ac.uk/viewtimetables
by choosing YNiC as the room and clicking "View Room"
Please note that we will also be placing the cluster queue on hold for long jobs
in advance of, and during, the Friday sessions to ensure that students on the
Neuroimaging courses can complete their work during these practical sessions.
Thanks,
Mark
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Mark Hymers, York Neuroimaging Centre
Please note that my email address is: mark.hymers(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
Responses to messages sent to other addresses may be delayed
Hello YNIC Users,
In order for the Medium Term Plan to be as accurate as possible we need an
estimate of the amount of income that YNIC is likely to make from grant
income related to scanning. If you have an active grant, or one that is
likely to become active, can you send Jo Saunders an email describing the
number of MEG or fMRI hours that you anticipate using in each year of the
grant period. *This applies to any grant that will be active over the next
five years.*
We understand that this will be an estimate and that the exact numbers may
change, however, it is better for the estimate to come from the PIs under
these circumstances. Please note this only applies to hours supported by
external funders (e.g. does not include start up hours or PhD hours).
If possible we would like this information by early next week so that it
can be factored in to the MTP.
Thanks for your hep with this,
--
Jonathan Smallwood
Reader in Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience
University of York, England.
(TMS operators - sorry for cross posting - info copied to all YNiC users
to keep everyone in the loop).
Hi all,
We have now negotiated a service / maintenance / repair contract with
Magstim and are ready to send some units & coils off for service.
The plan is to send one stimulator unit & PSU (top and bottom pair) with
2/ 3 coils, keeping the other unit and some coils on site while the
first is being serviced. This should in theory allow us to keep using
the lab with the 2nd unit while the 1st is checked. Once the 1st set is
returned, we will send the 2nd set off for service with other coils.
I need to know, from anyone intending to use TMS over the next 4-6
weeks, the details of the coils you are using - which coils and how many
you use in a session. We may need to coordinate across groups if (as)
there are differing coil requirements. FYI, if no faults are detected,
magstim expects the turnaround per service to be 7-10 days.
Please let me know ASAP.
Andre'
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The lab of Daniele Marinazzo (www.ugent.be/~dmarinaz), at the department
of Data Analysis, Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences of the
University of Ghent, Belgium, is looking for a PhD student.
The position is fully funded for 4 years by the Research Foundation
Flanders (FWO).
The research subject involves advanced statistical data analysis of fMRI
data.
The student will be part of a research group focusing on the development
and validation of new methods for the analysis of neuroimaging data, in
the framework of a multidisciplinary collaboration with psychologists
and clinicians.
Both candidates with a technical degree and candidates with a psychology
degree but an interest in programming and quantitative analyses are
encouraged to apply. Knowledge of at least one programming language
(python, matlab, R …) and an interest for multidisciplinary research are
required.
The University of Gent (www.ugent.be) hosts a vibrant research community
and offers excellent facilities to students and employees.
The most likely starting date is October 2016 but earlier appointments
can be considered.
Candidates are invited to send a motivation letter and the names of two
referees to Daniele Marinazzo (daniele.marinazzo(a)ugent.be)
Informal inquiries and requests for further information are most welcome.
--
Daniele Marinazzo --
Department of Data Analysis
Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences, Ghent University
Henri Dunantlaan 1, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
+32 (0) 9 264 6375
http://users.ugent.be/~dmarinaz/
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A research assistant/postdoctoral position in fMRI (initially for 2
years) is available at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical
Center/University of Minnesota. Responsibilities will include acquiring
and analyzing fMRI data in projects investigating the role of the
cerebellum in sensory and cognitive processing. Candidates with
background in neuroscience, psychology, radiology or related disciplines
are invited to apply. Please send enquiries or c.v. to Dr. Khalaf
Bushara , E-mail: busha001(a)umn.edu
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PostDoctoral Research Position at the University of Edinburgh in
Biomedical Signal Processing
We are looking for an enthusiastic and strongly motivated researcher to
join our group within the Institute for Digital Communications in the
School of Engineering of the University of Edinburgh. You will work in
an EPSRC-funded project on the creation of new analysis techniques based
on tensor factorisations for dynamic brain connectivity data.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary
partners to develop advanced signal processing techniques for
connectivity analysis and further our understanding of how Alzheimer’s
disease affects the brain electrophysiological activity. The main
objective of the project is to create a novel framework based on tensor
factorisations to investigate the components of dynamic networks
resulting from electroencephalogram functional connectivity. This will
include the introduction of appropriate constraints in the
factorisations, and methods to compare them across subjects.
You should hold (or be about to receive) a PhD in signal processing,
computer science, or a related numerate discipline. Experience in
biomedical signal processing and/or brain connectivity analysis will be
considered a plus. A good track record of international publications
demonstrating prior experience is required. You should have good
programming skills, a strong mathematical background, and an interest in
interdisciplinary research.
This post is full time and fixed term for 13 months, to commence in
April 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The University of Edinburgh is considered one of the top universities in
the world according to recent rankings. The Institute for Digital
Communications, in the School of Engineering, develops theory,
algorithms and hardware for the next generation of signal processing,
imaging and communication systems. The Institute comprises 15 faculty
members and over 65 research fellows/associates and over PhD students.
In REF2014, Engineering had 94% of the overall research activity ranked
as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, offers a vibrant professional life,
excellent career opportunities and a very high quality of life. It has a
beautiful old part, has an abundance of café’s, restaurants and bars,
and yearly hosts the Festival and the Fringe, which is the largest arts
gathering in the world.
Interested candidates should email the Principal Investigator (Dr Javier
Escudero, javier.escudero(a)ed.ac.uk) with an updated CV and a brief
summary of interests.
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The newly founded Neuroimaging Center at the University of Oldenburg,
Germany, offers the following two positions
1. MEG-Physicist/Engineer (E13/TV-L, initially 3 years)
2. MRI-Physicist/Engineer (E13/TV-L, initially 3 years)
The positions are suitable for part-time work.
The Neuroimaging Center hosts a state of the art magnetoencephalograph
(ElektaTriux) and a magnetic resonance tomograph (Siemens Prisma 3T) and
is embedded in an excellent interdisciplinary scientific environment
with a strong research focus on neurosensory, neurocognitive, and
medical research.
We seek for highly motivated post-doctoral candidates (with PhD) with an
academic university degree in physics, engineering or related fields,
with documented research experience in magnetoencephalography (position
1) or magnetic resonance imaging (position 2). For both positions,
fluency in English is necessary. German and experience in the design of
neurocognitive experiments are desirable.
Successful candidates will be responsible for the operation and
administration of the MEG-system and MRI-system respectively, their
infrastructure, the development and improvement of measurement and
analyses techniques and user consultancy.
The University of Oldenburg is rapidly growing and offers a vibrant
scientific environment with strong foci on cognitive and sensory
neuroscience and a new medical school. The European Medical School is a
cooperation project between the Universities of Oldenburg and Groningen
and three local hospitals. Oldenburg is an attractive city in Germany's
northwest with excellent quality of life. It is close to Bremen,
Hamburg, Groningen, and approx. 1 h from the north sea.
The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increasing the percentage of
women in science. Therefore, female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply and will be given preference in cases of equal
qualification. Handicapped applicants will be given preference if
equally qualified.
Electronic applications (one pdf file) are preferred and can be send to:
Professor Dr. Jochem Rieger: Jochem.rieger(a)uni-oldenburg.de
Applications by mail should be sent to
Prof. Jochem Rieger
Universität Oldenburg
Kuepkersweg 74 (W30)
26129 Oldenburg
Germany
The application process is open until January 31st 2016. Applications
should include your CV, a list of most recent publications, and a
statement (max. 3 pages).
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Full details for this position can be found at:
http://jobs.mq.edu.au/cw/en/job/496354/postdoctoral-researcher-in-magnetoen…
An opportunity exists for a postdoctoral researcher to develop and use
the magnetoencephalographic (MEG) system to investigate brain responses
in adults and children with a unilateral cochlear implant (MEG III). The
successful candidate will participate in research projects developing
and assessing new noise reduction techniques for MEG III measurements;
and planning and implementing research studies investigating the nature
and trajectory of brain changes following cochlear implantation.
The MEG III system is located in the KIT-Macquarie Brain Research
Laboratory, a state-of-the-art MEG facility housed in the Australian
Hearing Hub on the Macquarie University campus, and co-located with
Cochlear, the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) and the ARC Centre of
Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders. Comprising three MEG systems
for non-invasive imaging of human brain function, the KIT-Macquarie
Laboratory is home to the first MEG system in the Southern Hemisphere,
the first paediatric MEG system in the world, and now, with MEG III, a
world-first system for measuring auditory and linguistic brain functions
in cochlear implant users.
The role is funded through the HEARing Cooperative Research Centre
(CRC), a partnership of clinicians, researchers and commercial partners
working to improve the hearing health of Australians. The successful
applicant will work in close collaboration with researchers from the
Audiology section within the Department of Linguistics and Cochlear –
the leading manufacturer of cochlear implants.
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Post-doctoral Training in TMS at the University of Michigan
An interdisciplinary post-doctoral position is available at the
University of Michigan to work with Stephan Taylor (Psychiatry), Sean
Meehan (Kinesiology) and Thad Polk (Psychology). One project will use
paired pulse TMS to study GABAergic function in neuropsychiatric
conditions (psychosis, depression, stroke) and normal aging, but
opportunities for independent projects in TMS (e.g. theta burst
stimulation), as well as complementary projects in fMRI and MRS will be
plentiful across the three labs. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in
neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. Experience in fMRI and
TMS is highly desirable, but not required. However, strong
technical/analytic skills (e.g. data analysis and/or programming) and
the capability to learn the necessary procedural skills for TMS are
required. The fellowship is available immediately. If interested,
please contact: Stephan Taylor MD sftaylor(a)umich.edu, Sean Meehan PhD
skmeehan(a)umich.edu or Thad Polk PhD tpolk(a)umich.edu. The University of
Michigan is an equal opportunity provider.
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* Post Doctoral Position: fMRI Project on Intrinsic Motivation and Decision
Making, University of Reading, UK**
A talented and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher is required to work
on an
interdisciplinary neuroimaging project on human curiosity (or intrinsic
motivation) and decision making under the supervision of Dr Kou
Murayama, the principal investigator of the Motivation Laboratory in
the University of Reading, UK (http://koumurayama.com/). This exciting
project, funded by European Commission, provides a unique opportunity
to examine neural mechanisms through which human curiosity biases
decision making process, using neuroimaging experimental methods.
The successful candidate will have a variety of duties including programming
experiments, preparing experimental stimuli, and collecting and analysing
neuroimaging data. The Department of Psychology at the University of
Reading hosts the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and
Neurodynamics (CINN), providing extensive laboratory facilities for
research projects in psychology and cognitive and computational
neuroscience, with a research-dedicated 3T Siemens Trio MRI scanner,
which is complemented by integrated eye tracking systems and
MRI-compatible EEG and TMS systems.
This is a 1 year position and the anticipated starting date is April 2015
(negotiable). Salary is GBP 28,982 per annum (Grade 6).
The application closes on 3rd February, 2016. If you are interested,
please go
to the link below for further details. Application must be submited
online (via
the link below).
https://www.reading.ac.uk/15/about/jobs/about-job-details.aspx?vacancy_id=1…
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kou Murayama
(k.murayama(a)reading.ac.uk).
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An opportunity to study at both the Departments of Medicine and
Computing is available at Imperial College London. Starting in October
2016, the studentship is part of the prestigious EPSRC Centre for
Doctoral Training in Neurotechnology for life and health and involves an
initial MRes year, before registering for a PhD in year 2.
Our novel project focuses on using brain imaging and ageing biomarkers
to predict biological age in the UKBiobank dataset. A systemic measure
of biological age could have great utility in predicting health outcomes
in the ageing population and will be implemented as a publich health
tool. More details on the project and how to apply below.
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/neurotechnology/cdt/projects/measuring_age/
James H Cole, PhD
C3NL
Division of Brain Sciences
Department of Medicine
Imperial College London
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he German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a center of
excellence within the Helmholtz Association that performs translational
research on Neurodegenerative Diseases. The center includes nine
high-performing sites in Bonn, Berlin, Dresden, Göttingen, Magdeburg,
Munich, Rostock/Greifswald, Tübingen and Witten.
Within the area of clinical research we have a position for a
PhD position (f/m) Neuro Image Analysis – Code 1347/2015/11
Description:
You will work in an interdisciplinary team in Bonn focused on Clinical
Research. Clinical research at the DZNE aims to investigate causes and
preclinical biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases, and to study
normal and pathological brain structure and function in
neurodegenerative diseases. To this end the team, led by Prof. Thomas
Klockgether, Director of Clinical Research of the DZNE is currently
establishing several clinical studies including MR-imaging in a
multi-center and single site setting. The study facility in Bonn will
encompass state-of-the art apparatus including 3T MRI scanners (Siemens
Skyra) as well as a 7T MRI Scanner, advanced bio-banking program and
large data storage and computational resources.
We invite applications for a PhD project on multimodal brain imaging in
Neurodegenerative Diseases (e.g. spinocerebellar ataxia) in the Clinical
Research Group at the German Center of Neurodegenerative Diseases, DZNE,
Bonn, Germany.
Within the framework of multicenter studies the project aims to
investigate the structural and functional trace of Neurodegenerative
Diseases (e.g. spinocerebellar ataxia) in the human brain. Available
methods include resting state fMRI, DTI and morphometry. Interested
candidates are encouraged to develop computational modelling skills.
Qualifications and experience:
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree
(or equivalent) in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related
field, and with a strong interest in neurodegenerative diseases.
Programming skills in Matlab and experience with resting-state fMRI are
an advantage.
Demonstrable interest in quantitative research, strong analytical
skills, ability for independent and critical thinking, and excellent
communication and writing skills in the English language are a
prerequisite. Creative, highly motivated and team-oriented candidates,
who dare to take initiative and enjoy working in a fast-growing, dynamic
research environment in an internationally oriented biomedical
institution, are strongly encouraged to apply.
We offer:
- An interesting and challenging task in a research center that
works on the future topics of health research
- An international environment characterized by a strong focus on
science and research
- A high potential for the individual development of our employees
- Targeted personnel development
- A full-time position, initially temporary limited to two year
- Employment, payment and social benefits are consistent with those
at other research institutesJob location is Bonn, Germany. Common
language at work is English or German. The DZNE is an equal opportunity
employer. The DZNE especially welcomes and encourages disabled
individuals to apply.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send their applications including CV with
transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research
interests and contact details of two referees in a single file to:
application(a)dzne.de
References may be taken up as part of the candidate selection and prior
to interview. Applicants who do not wish referees to be contacted
without prior notice and consent should make this explicitly clear on
their application.
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A PhD Studentship, "Learning to move in space and time: Multimodal
imaging of the human cerebellum”, is available at the University of
Nottingham, UK.
Now open: An exciting opportunity to work in the HandLab using
high-field (7T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and transcranial
magnetic stimulation (TMS). This is part of the IMPACT programme, under
the "Imaging: Molecules to Man" theme.
For more details, contact Dr Nick Holmes
(nicholas.holmes(a)nottingham.ac.uk), and see the programme website below:
DEADLINE: 10th January 2016 - apply ASAP!
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/mrc-impact/index.aspxhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/mrc-impact/imaging.aspx
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A PhD studentship „Identifying non-invasive imaging markers of
neuroinflammation in treatment pharmacoresistant epilepsy“ is available
in the Epilepsy Research Group (ERG) at the University of Liverpool, UK
and is supervised by Dr Simon Keller and Prof Tony Marson.
Please find all details about this position via this link:
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=70289&LID=3417
Deadline: Friday, January 22, 2016 - apply ASAP!
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for our brainstem/superior colliculus projects at the University of
Tuebingen we are looking for two PhDs. The DFG-funded project will run
for 3 years and use primarily fMRI and DTI at a 3T scanner.
The full project description and further information are available on
our webpage:
https://homepages.uni-tuebingen.de//marc.himmelbach/Welcome.html.
Applicants should submit their application documents (cover letter, CV,
2 references, publication list and master thesis, if available) by
e-mail as a single pdf to Dr. Himmelbach.
Applications will be considered until 31st January 2016.
With kind regards,
Marc Himmelbach
Dr. Marc Himmelbach
Division of Neuropsychology
Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research
Centre for Integrative Neuroscience
Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, D-72076 Tübingen
Phone: ++49 (0)7071-29 86580
Fax: ++49 (0)7071-29 4489
http://homepages.uni-tuebingen.de/marc.himmelbach
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Mind Research Network
Postdoctoral Fellow – Job # 2015.180.M
Summary
A post-doctoral research position is currently available in Dr. Andrew
Mayer’s laboratory at The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, New Mexico
location in the area of cognitive neuroscience. The candidate will work
on several NIH-funded projects that use multimodal neuroimaging to study
traumatic brain injury and psychosis spectrum disorders. Particular
areas of focus include cognitive neuroscience studies of multisensory
cognitive control, advanced modeling for diffusion MRI and mechanistic
explorations of vascular integrity through multimodal imaging (i.e.,
task-related BOLD, pCASL, cerebral vascular reactivity and resting state
data).
Requirements
A Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, computer science or a related field
is required. The ideal candidate should possess a strong interest in
working in both clinical and pre-clinical research settings, a strong
publication record and experience in brain imaging (functional magnetic
resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion MRI, structural MRI, etc). Applicant
must also have strong programming skills in Linux and one or more other
languages (R, MATLAB, python, etc.).
The position is for two years, with a third year extension possible.
To apply, visit www.mrn.org and refer to Job # in the “Jobs” section of
the website. Or contact Dr. Mayer directly at amayer(a)mrn.org.
The Mind Research Network is an independent non-profit organization
dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and
brain injury.
Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MRN consists of an
interdisciplinary association of scientists located at universities,
national laboratories and research centers around the world and is
focused on imaging technology and its emergence as an integral element
of neuroscience investigation.
With an extended community of academicians, researchers, graduate
students and technicians, the MRN is uniquely positioned with its
national infrastructure to link the brightest minds in neuroscience with
some of the most cutting-edge neuroimaging capabilities in the world today
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute Family of Companies is an
Equal Opportunity employer–M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are committed to
the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals, and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regarding to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local
law. For additional information about your rights as an applicant,
click here.
For assistance with our application process, including reasonable
accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the
application process, please send an email to recruiting(a)lrri.org or call
505-348-9400.
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The Pediatric Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program (P-MAP) and the
Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute (TMII) at the Icahn School
of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) are seeking a highly motivated
post-doctoral scholar in neuroimaging. The focus of this position will
be on analyzing fMRI and/or MRS data.
Candidates should have (or nearing completion of) a PhD in neuroscience,
psychology, cognitive science, radiology, engineering, or a related
field, and should have a strong background in quantitative analysis.
Proficiencies with at least one neuroimaging analysis software (e.g.
FSL, AFNI, SPM, Freesurfer, Caret, Connectome workbench, etc.) and
Unix/Linux environment are expected. Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or
R programming language is a plus.
The postdoctoral scholar will be mentored jointly by Dr. Vilma Gabbay
and Dr. Junqian (Gordon) Xu, with the expectation for him/her to advance
both clinical and methodological knowledge through this postdoctoral
training. The P-MAP under the direction of Vilma Gabbay, MD, is a unique
program in the greater New York metropolitan area dedicated exclusively
to the study and treatment of adolescent mood and anxiety disorders,
utilizing innovative neuroimaging and immunological methodologies. The
neuroimaging program led by Junqian (Gordon) Xu, PhD, has extensive
knowledge about the Human Connectome Project (HCP) data acquisition and
analysis, and is dedicated to advancing magnetic resonance imaging and
spectroscopy techniques.
TMII is equipped with cutting-edge Siemens MRI scanners dedicated to
research: 3T Skyra (32ch and 16ch head coils) and whole-body actively
shielded 7T (32ch Nova head coil). One campus wide supercomputer and one
TMII wide center cluster are fully accessible for data analysis and
algorithm development.
The postdoctoral fellow's primary responsibility is to analyze
neuroimaging data from funded research projects. In addition, the
mentors are fully committed to fostering the trainee's research
independence through first-author manuscript writing and assisting in
the PIs' grant applications. The candidate is highly encouraged to
pursue his/her own research project through NIH F32 or foundation
fellowship applications by the end of the first year.
The initial employment is for two-years, with possible extension. Salary
will be commensurate with experience and the cost of living in New York
City. Subsidized housing close to Mount Sinai campus (upper east side,
Manhattan) is available.
Please send CV (with 3 references) and statement of interest to Kailyn
Bradley, PhD: (kailyn.bradley(a)mssm.edu). Candidates with an early start
date will be given priority.
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The Brain Behavior Laboratory (BBL) at the University of Pennsylvania
(UPenn) and The Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) are now accepting
applications for a full-time Research Associate to coordinate our
imaging analytics group, lead by Dr. Ted Satterthwaite. The BBL and LiBI
study brain-behavior relationships in development and psychopathology;
ongoing efforts include large-scale studies such as the Philadelphia
Developmental Cohort (PNC), a landmark study of over 1,600 genotyped
youth who received multi-modal neuroimaging as well as detailed clinical
and cognitive phenotyping. Responsibilities will include: data
integration and analysis, developing and maintaining imaging processing
pipelines, supervising staff and trainees, assisting with grant
preparation, and writing first-author manuscripts. This position will
involve working as part of a highly-interdisciplinary research team that
includes experts in diverse fields such as neuropsychiatry (Raquel E.
Gur; director of LiBI and UPenn Neuropsychiatry), neuropsychology (Ruben
Gur; director of BBL), network theory (Danielle S. Bassett),
multivariate pattern analysis (Christos Davatzikos), and imaging
statistics (Taki Shinohara). To work effectively in this highly
collaborative environment, the applicant should have superior
communication, language, and writing skills. The applicant must have
completed their Ph.D. in neuroscience, engineering, psychology, or
statistics with an established record of high productivity;
post-doctoral training is desirable. Expertise in using neuroimaging
software (e.g., FSL, ANTs, FreeSurfer, AFNI), statistical packages
(e.g., R), and scripting languages (e.g., bash) are required. Please
send cover letter and CV to Ted Satterthwaite (sattertt(a)upenn.edu).
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he Integrated Brain Imaging Center at the University of Washington in
Seattle seeks a full-time staff research scientist with expertise in
design and analysis of fMRI experiments.
The successful candidate will be one who thrives in a multidisciplinary
environment; can maintain a cutting edge conceptual understanding of
image processing methods, analysis, and interpretation; views
operationalizing methods on science as an exercise in problem solving;
and enjoys integrating science and methods, operationally and
conceptually. The successful candidate will demonstrate a trajectory of
increasing responsibility for facilitating projects requiring divergent
intellectual disciplines.
Interested parties should see the full job posting on UW Hires (Req #:
128007).
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=…
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http://www.childmind.org/en/Neuroimaging-Data-Manager/
Neuroimaging Data Manager
Organizational Summary
The Child Mind Institute is an independent nonprofit dedicated to
transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental
health and learning disorders. Our teams work every day to deliver the
highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain
and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children
when and where they need it most. Together with our supporters, we're
helping children reach their full potential in school and in life. We
share all of our resources freely and do not accept any funding from the
pharmaceutical industry.
Job Description
The Child Mind Institute is currently recruiting a Neuroimaging Data
Manager (NDM) to oversee the collection, organization, quality assurance
and sharing of EEG, fMRI and eye-tracking data obtained through CMI
initiatives. In particular, these initiatives will include: 1) the CMI
Clinical-Research Integration, which is actively working to obtain
cognitive performance and EEG data from patients interested in
participating and research, and 2) the Healthy Brain Network, which is a
large-scale community-focused data acquisition effort that is obtaining
EEG and multimodal MRI data from children and adolescents (ages 5-21)
with a range of psychiatric presentations. The NDM will be responsible
for the training of research assistant staff in the collection of data
and monitoring of performance for quality. Additionally, the NDM will be
responsible for the organization, quality assessment of EEG and fMRI
data, as well as basic preprocessing. Additionally, the NDM will help to
coordinate the open sharing of data with other researchers around the world.
The NDM reports to the Director, Center for the Developing Brain
(Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD) and to the Project Manager, Healthy Brain
Network. This is an exempt position based in our NYC headquarters, with
a competitive salary and benefits.
Responsibilities Include but are not limited to the following:
- Work collaboratively to develop neuroimaging research project plans,
including timelines, milestones, resource requirements and deliverables.
- Implement project protocols and operational plans, which areconsistent
with strategic objectives. These should include staff training,
monitoring and quality assurance mechanisms for EEG, multimodal MRI and
eye-tracking data, as well as accompanying phenotypic data.
- Understand and supportglobal project goals including patient
recruitment,quality assurance, and public relations.
- Work with senior CMI clinical and research staff to refine and update
project goals andscopes, as well as to ensure proper adherence
toclinical and research regulations.
- Work with senior CMI clinical and research staff to manageresources
and timelines associated with projectimplementation activities.
- Work with senior CMI clinical and research staff to review and approve
requests for new research projects from clinical staff at CMI.
Ensuremaintenance of document standardization through the use of
modeldocuments, templates and appropriate peer review.
Required Skills
- Research study coordination and management
- Problem-solving, negotiation, inventory control
- Supervision, staffing, management proficiency, performance management
- Workflow development; writing protocols
- EEG data acquisition and analysis
Qualifications
- Masters degree required in psychology, neuroscience, computer science,
engineering, or other related areas. (Doctoral degree preferred)
- Minimum two years' experience with the collection and analysis of EEG
data.
- Prior experience with the collection and analysis of functional MRI
data is preferred, though not required.
- Intermediate programming skills in either Python or Matlab
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems.
- Strong knowledge of standard office software applications (e.g.,
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Application instructions
Click here to apply
(https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=childmind&ccId=…).
Upload cover letter and resume as one document.
CMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CMI is committed to recruiting and
maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are
strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment at Will Relationship This position description does not
constitute a guarantee that employment will continue for any specified
period of time. Rather, employment is at the mutual consent of the
employee and CMI, and can be terminated at will by the employee or by CMI.
CMI reserves the right to modify the job description and/or reporting
relationship at any time. CMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CMI is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff;
individuals from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD
Phyllis Green and Randolph Cowen Scholar
Director, Center for the Developing Brain
Child Mind Institute
http://www.childmind.org/
Director, Center for Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation
Research Psychiatrist
Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
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1 PhD student position at the Center for Behavioral Brain Sciences,
Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Germany
Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD student position in the
Cognitive Neuroscience research group (www.cns-jocham.de) headed by PD
Dr Gerhard Jocham. The position is part of the Collaborative Research
Centre SFB 779 „Neurobiology of motivated behavior“ funded by the DFG
(German Research Council). In this project, we will investigate how
cortical representations of reward value are maintained during delay
periods. The project is thus at the intersection of reward-guided
decision making and working memory. MEG in combination with multivariate
analyses approaches, behavioural modelling and pharmacological
challenges will be used to study mechanisms of cortical value
representations. Being embedded in the larger structure of the SFB 779,
you will additionally benefit from the interactions with other leading
experts.
With several research-dedicated 3T and one 7T MRI scanners, an MEG and
several EEG laboratories, a newly built combined MRI-PET facility, and a
large community of researchers working on all levels of description
(from cellular to systems), Magdeburg offers an outstanding and
stimulating environment for cognitive neuroscience.
For the position, a strong interest in decision making is important. You
will have an MSc or equivalent degree (or be currently working towards
one) in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field (biology,
engineering, computer science, physics). The ideal candidate should also
possess computer programming skills, in particular Matlab would be
desirable. You will be thorough, efficient, a good communicator and
enjoy both working independently and as part of a dynamic team.
For further information about this unique opportunity, please contact
Gerhard Jocham (jocham(a)ovgu.de). Visit our website (www.cns-jocham.de)
to learn more about our research and the SFB website to learn more about
the Collaborative Research Centre in general (www.sfb779.de/en/) and
about the project in particular (www.sfb779.de/en/b16n.html).
Applications should include a CV, a brief statement of research
experience and interests, academic achievements and names of at least 2
referees. Please send your application electronically as a single pdf
file quoting reference number 271/2015 to Dr Gerhard Jocham
(jocham(a)ovgu.de). The position is available immediately (1 Jan 2016),
but applications will be considered until the post is filled.
Applications from disabled persons will be given priority in the case of
equal suitability, ability and professional expertise. The Otto von
Guericke University aims to increase the proportion of women researchers
within the university and specifically encourages women to apply.
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we are currently advertising the following three 4-year PhD positions
for our lab with application deadlines early next year.
The funding covers living expenses and UK/EU fees over four years and,
using overseas research studentships, potentially also the higher fees
for non-EU applicants.
Students are chosen in competition with students who choose projects in
other fields, which means that we would particularly encourage strong
applicants with very good academic marks and previous research
experience to apply.
Please follow the links below for more information.
Newcastle-DTA PhD studentships
(1) Building brains: Which developmental pathways lead to better
performance in information processing? (School: Computing Science Ref:
DTA122)
Within this project, a student will help to develop detailed simulations
of brain network development. In addition, the student will test the
performance of the grown networks on visual tasks. Through this, we will
investigate (a) how developmental mechanisms are linked to the resulting
topology and (b) how the resulting network is linked to processing
performance. As a result, we will get a better understanding how changes
during development are linked to brain architecture and how they can
lead to cognitive deficits.
Supervisors: Prof. Marcus Kaiser, Dr Gavin Clowry, and Dr Roman Bauer
(2) Predicting patient outcomes following traumatic brain injury
(School: Computing Science Ref: DTA123)
In this study we will investigate the impact of simulated brain lesions
using human brain connectivity data and computer simulations. We shall
aim to produce biomarkers for patient outcomes. These techniques may
hive wider applications in stroke, multiple sclerosis and ageing.
Supervisors: Prof. Marcus Kaiser and Dr Peter Taylor
Please apply by 22 January at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/study/postgrad/dta/
Newcastle-Singapore PhD studentships
(3) Improving surgery in focal epilepsy using computational modelling
(School: Computing Science Ref: NSS12)
In this project we shall attempt to predict which patients will be
seizure free after surgery using human brain connectivity information of
patients. For those patients predicted to be not seizure free we shall
suggest alternative strategies for surgery. See also our recent article
in PLOS CB:
http://www.ploscompbiol.org/article/metrics/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.…
Supervisors: Dr. Peter Taylor, Prof. Marcus Kaiser, and Asst. Prof.
Justin Dauwels (NTU, Singapore). The student will be based at Newcastle
but also visit Singapore
Please apply by 26 February at
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/study/postgrad/singapore/
Research Environment
There are currently 12 faculty members with a link to neuroinformatics
and computational neuroscience. Using computational models for clinical
applications is a strong interest of our group (see
http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk/ for an overview). Students will be
based in the School of Computing Science, which was ranked #9 for
research and #1 for impact in the recent UK Research Excellence
Framework evaluation, as part of the ICOS Group (http://ico2s.org/ ).
They will also be affiliated with the Institute of Neuroscience which
integrates more than 100 principal investigators across medicine,
psychology, computer science, and engineering and which was ranked #9
overall and #5 for impact in the UK (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/).
Newcastle University, with 20,000 students, lies in the city of
Newcastle-upon-Tyne -- an area in the North-East of England with around
one million inhabitants. The university is at the centre of Newcastle
which itself is on the main train-line between London and Edinburgh, 20
minutes away from both the airport and the sand beach by public
transport (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about/visit/city/ ).
We also offer a one-year master programme in Computational Neuroscience
and Neuroinformatics
(http://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/postgrad/taught/5199/ ) which is
now accepting applications.
Best,
Marcus
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Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. @ConnectomeLab
Professor in Neuroinformatics
Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex Biosystems (ICOS) Research Group
School of Computing Science
Newcastle University
Claremont Tower
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Lab website:
http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/
Neuroinformatics@Newcastle:
http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk
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The School of Psychology is currently inviting applications for a number
of postgraduate funding awards to commence in October 2016. The
application deadlines for each of these scholarships is 5pm on 31st
January 2016.
We have one School of Psychology Project-Linked Research Scholarship
2016 for anyone interested in collaborating on a specific project with a
supervisory team of two or more academic staff members. In particular
there is a project investigating "Cognitive Enhancement Using Brain
Stimulation and Physical Exercise". This project involves different
methods of electrical brain stimulation (i.e., constant current,
alternating current and random noise stimulation as well as galvanic
vestibular stimulation), physical exercise (e.g., cycling and running)
and measurement (e.g., EEG, EMG and VO2 max or maximal oxygen
consumption as a measure of cardiovascular fitness). You are strongly
advised to contact the lead supervisor Amir-Homayoun Javadi to request
advice for writing the proposal, which should expand on the brief
summary given.
Research Scholarships 2016: Some scholarships will take the form of
School/Vice Chancellor’s Research Scholarships administered under the
Graduate Teaching Assistant Scheme. We will also be bidding for ESRC
studentships (MSc+PhD and PhD) as part of the South East ESRC Doctoral
Training Centre.
Please note that applicants will be considered for all forms of funding
for which they are eligible therefore, separate applications are not
necessary. However, additional materials are required for applications
to be considered for ESRC awards (see ‘how to apply’ section of Research
Scholarships 2016 advert).
Greetings
Amir-Homayoun
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Amir-Homayoun Javadi, PhD, Eng.
Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience
Room A2.7, School of Psychology,
Keynes College, University of Kent,
Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NP, UK
T: +44 (0)1227 82 7770
F: +44 (0)1227 82 7030
E: a.h.javadi(a)kent.ac.uk
www.kent.ac.uk/psychology/people/javadia
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at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, we offer a PhD position
(neuroscience and psychology) in the domain of meditation research in
elderly. Please find the details attached.
With best wishes,
Olga Klimecki
Olga Klimecki, PhD
http://cms.unige.ch/fapse/EmotionLab/Members/olga-klimecki/index.phphttp://www.affective-sciences.org/content/emotion-and-conflict-resolutionhttp://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/gXmrD5weVxPZHj7XXsZy/full
Campus Biotech
CISA - University of Geneva
Chemin des Mines 9
CH-1202 Gen=E8ve 20
Telephone: +41 22 37 90 913
Fax: +41 22 379 06 10
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A 3-year fully-funded PhD studentship is available in the School of
Psychology at Bangor University commencing in October 2016. 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.
Further details here - http://www.soba-lab.com/vacancies.html
Informal enquiries regarding the PhD position can be directed to Richard
Ramsey (r.ramsey [usual] bangor.ac.uk)
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We are recruiting 2 researchers to conduct a project on brain mechanisms
of attention and rehabilitation in patients with spatial neglect after
right brain lesions. The project will include behavioral testing and
brain imaging measures with EEG and fMRI, with a special focus on
neurofeedback based training of visual attention. It will be carried out
in the context of a collaboration between several neuroscience labs at
the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and Swiss Polytechnic School of
Lausanne (EPFL), located at the Campus Biotech in Geneva where a new
multidisciplinary center of excellence in biotechnology and neuroscience
has recently been established.
Previous experience in neuroimaging techniques is required.
The position can start immediately. Funding is guaranteed for a minimum
of 2 years, with a possibility of extension as the project will develop.
The researchers will join a large and thriving community of
neuroscientists, engineers, and psychologists gathered on the Campus
Biotech and other institutions in the Geneva lake region.
Interested candidates should send their CV with a motivation letter and
references to: patrik.vuilleumier(a)unige.ch
Laboratory for Behavioural Neurology and Imaging of Cognition (LABNIC),
Dept of Neuroscience, University Medical School
Dept of Neurology, University Hospital
University of Geneva, Switzerland
Medical Image Processing Lab (MIPLAB)
Department of Radiology and Medical Informatics, HUG
School of Engineering, Institute of Bioengineering, EPFL
Center for Neuroprosthetics, EPFL
Chemin des Mines 9
CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland
http://labnic.unige.chhttp://bbl.unige.chhttp://www.campusbiotech.chhttp://miplab.epfl.ch
--
Swann Pichon, PhD
Lecturer, Department of psychology
University of Geneva, Campus Biotech, bât. H8-2
Chemin des Mines 9, Case postale 60, 1211 Geneva 20
Phone: +41 22 37 90 291
GSM ch/fr: +41 77 46 84 910 / +33 6 26 43 83 61
https://sites.google.com/site/swannpichon/
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, John Radcliffe Hospital,
Headington, Oxford
Grade 7: £30,434 - £37,394 p.a. (pay award pending)
Ultra-high field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has undergone enormous
advances in the past decade. To ensure the UK’s role in this exciting
development, the Medical Research Council has funded the establishment
of a UK7T Network with the aims of training postdoctoral researchers in
7T techniques, harmonising protocols for cross-site collaboration, and
enabling data sharing, all with the goal of accelerating the clinical
exploitation of 7T MRI.
We are looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to be based
within Oxford’s strong MR Physics Group. In collaboration with
colleagues at four other UK7T sites (Cambridge, Cardiff, Nottingham and
Glasgow), you will establish sequences and protocols that are optimised
for neuroimaging studies at 7T and can be replicated across the network.
You will also help establish standards and mechanisms for data sharing,
and develop protocols for maximum image homogeneity and minimum power
deposition using parallel transmission.
The post would be suited to someone with a PhD in physics or
engineering. You will have experience with sequence development on
high-field scanners (ideally the Siemens platform) and be comfortable
communicating to scientists from a range of backgrounds. You should
demonstrate knowledge of image reconstruction for MRI and have
programming experience in C++, Matlab and Unix scripting. You must be
able to manage own academic research and associated activities.
Expertise in neuroimaging, particularly functional or diffusion imaging
or spectroscopy would be advantageous.
For further information, please contact: stuart.clare(a)ndcn.ox.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Monday 11 January
2016. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
Full details are available at:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs…
____________________________________________________________________
Karla L. Miller, Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow
Oxford Centre for Functional MRI of the Brain (FMRIB)
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
tel +44 (0) 1865 222551
http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/karla-miller
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A postdoctoral position is available in the UCLA Department of
Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and the Semel Institute for
Neuroscience and Human Behavior to study the neural phenotypes
associated with reward, emotion, and perception in disorders of body image.
Description: Our lab uses functional and structural neuroimaging and
psychophysical experiments to understand psychiatric phenotypes across
disorders of body image and the obsessive-compulsive spectrum (see
http://www.semel.ucla.edu/bddanorexia/current-research). The current
project involves understanding reward and emotion in anorexia nervosa,
and how this relates longitudinally to clinical outcome. We are also
employing and developing novel multimodal imaging techniques using
advanced computational modeling. UCLA has a wealth of neuroimaging and
clinical resources. You will be joining a productive and collaborative
group that utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques yet is also
grounded in a strong clinical understanding of phenomenology of
psychiatric populations.
Requirements: Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. (post residency) in neuroscience,
cognitive science, computer science, biomedical engineering,
biostatistics, physics, psychology, or related field. We are looking for
candidates with experience in the design, collection, and analysis of
fMRI data – including statistical analysis software such as FSL, SPM, or
others – and experience with advanced computational modeling. The
successful applicant will be able to function independently, manage
several projects simultaneously, lead and mentor students and research
assistants, have excellent computing and programming (Matlab, Python,
shell scripting) as well as verbal and written English skills, and an
aptitude for writing manuscripts and grant applications.
To apply: please send a letter of interest, C.V., and a research
statement (no longer than 2 pages) that describes your past research
experience and future goals, and three letters of reference sent in
confidence to Dr. Jamie Feusner: jfeusner(a)mednet.ucla.edu
===========================
Post-doc position: Learning functional-connectivity biomarkers of
pathologies
Parietal (https://team.inria.fr/parietal/) is looking to fill a
post-doc position on learning biomarkers from functional
connectivity.
Scientific context
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The challenge is to use resting-state fMRI at the level of a population
to understand how intrinsic functional connectivity captures pathologies
and other cognitive phenotypes. Rest fMRI is a promising tool for
large-scale population analysis of brain function as it is easy to
acquire and accumulate. Scans for thousands of subjects have already been
shared, and more is to come. However, the signature of cognitions in this
modality are weak. Extracting biomarkers is a challenging data processing
and machine learning problem. This challenge is the expertise of my
research group. Medical applications cover a wider range of brain
pathologies, for which diagnosis is challenging, such as autism or
Alzheimer's disease.
This project is a collaboration with the Child Mind Institute
(http://www.childmind.org/), experts on psychiatric disorders and
resting-state fMRI, and coordinators of the major data sharing
initiatives for rest fRMI data (eg ABIDE).
Objectives of the project
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The project hinges on processing of very large rest fMRI databases.
Important novelties of the project are:
- Building predictive models to discriminate multiple pathologies in
large inhomogeneous datasets.
- Using and improving advanced connectomics and brain-parcellation
techniques in fMRI.
Expected results include the discovery of neurophenotypes for several
brain pathologies, as well as intrinsic brain structures —eg functional
parcellations or connectomes— that carry signatures of cognition.
Desired profile
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We are looking for a post-doctoral fellow to hire in spring. The ideal
candidate would have some, but not all, of the following expertise and
interests:
* Experience in advanced processing of fMRI
* General knowledge of brain structure and function
* Good communication skills to write high-impact neuroscience publications
* Good computing skills, in particular with Python. Cluster computing
experience is desired.
A great research environment
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The work environment is dynamic and exiting, using state-of-the-art
machine learning to answer challenging functional neuroimaging question.
The post-doc will be employed by INRIA (http://www.inria.fr), the lead
computing research institute in France. We are a team of computer
scientists specialized in image processing and statistical data analysis,
integrated in one of the top French brain research centers, NeuroSpin
(http://i2bm.cea.fr/dsv/i2bm/Pages/NeuroSpin.aspx), south of Paris. We
work mostly in Python. The team includes core contributors to the
scikit-learn project (http://scikit-learn.org), for machine learning in
Python, and the nilearn project (http://nilearn.github.io), for
statistical learning in NeuroImaging.
In addition, the post-doc will interact closely with researchers from the
Child Mind Institute (http://www.childmind.org), with deep expertise in
brain pathologies and in the details of the fMRI acquisitions. Finally,
he or she will have access to advanced storage and grid computing
facilities at INRIA.
**Contact**: gael.varoquaux(a)inria.fr, bertrand.thirion(a)inria.fr
**Application**: Interested candidate should send CV and motivation letter
-- Gael Varoquaux Researcher, INRIA Parietal NeuroSpin/CEA Saclay , Bat
145, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette France Phone: ++ 33-1-69-08-79-68
http://gael-varoquaux.infohttp://twitter.com/GaelVaroquaux
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A position of postdoctoral fellow is open immediately in Dr. C.-S. Ray
Li’s laboratory at the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University. The
position is supported by a T32 grant (PI: Graeme Mason) funded by the
NIDA. Candidates should be a US citizen or permanent resident to be
eligible. Candidates should have a degree of MD and/or PhD in
psychology, neuroscience, engineering or a related discipline. Excellent
writing skill and knowledge in systems/cognitive neuroscience as well as
experience in Matlab programming and imaging data analysis is highly
desirable. Responsibility includes routine execution of MR studies and
imaging data analysis, and publication of research results. Candidates
are also expected to assist staff in all aspects of research activities
and to propose new lines of research. Through the T32 training grant,
candidates will have opportunities to participate in wide array of
imaging research at Yale Magnetic Resonance Research Center:
http://mrrc.yale.edu/education/grants/
Research in our lab focuses on cognitive and addiction neuroscience. We
combine experimental psychology, brain imaging (MRI and PET) and
clinical assessments to examine psychological constructs and neural
processes of importance to addictive disorders, including alcohol and
cocaine misuse. In other studies we employ pharmacological manipulation
(e.g., catecholaminergic agents) to examine the neurochemical bases of
cognitive control in an imaging setting. Current work is funded by the
NIAAA, NIDA and NSF.
Salary is commensurate with previous experience. Appointment is for one
year initially and renewal upon satisfactory performance review. Please
send CV and two letters of reference or address questions to: C.-S. Ray
Li at chiang-shan.li(a)yale.edu.
https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/people/chiang-shan_li-2.profile
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Post-doctoral position to study the neural effects of cognitive
behavioral therapy in obsessive-compulsive disorder with fMRI
Project title: Neurocircuit mechanisms of OCD across the lifespan
A post-doctoral position is available in an NIMH-funded study employing
functional magnetic resonance imaging to study brain regions previously
implicated in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The study will
compare OCD in adolescents near illness onset with adult patients who
have suffered OCD over many years and test how cognitive behavioral
therapy modulates these networks in adolescents compared to adults. The
expected impact of this project is an improved understanding of brain
networks relevant for OCD, enabling therapy sensitive to illness stage
and appropriate targeting of networks by brain stimulation and/or
cognitive training techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a
degree in psychology or neuroscience and have already attained
experience in fMRI. The position provides the opportunity to join a
very active group pursuing mechanistic and translational research in
psychiatric disorders (OCD, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, depression) in
adult and pediatric populations. We employ a variety of brain mapping
modalities (fMRI, MRS, DTI, ERP), brain stimulation paradigms (TMS,
tDCS, DBS) and behavioral interventions (CBT, cognitive training).
If interested, please contact: Stephan Taylor, M.D. or Kate Fitzgerald,
M.D., University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Rachel Upjohn
Building, Ann Arbor MI 48109 sftaylor(a)umich.edu; krd(a)umich.edu The
University of Michigan is an equal opportunity provider.
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Post-doctoral Training in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging at the
University of Michigan
The Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the University of
Michigan, directed by Dr. Thad Polk, is seeking post-doctoral fellows to
work on NIH-funded projects investigating the effects of age on neural
representations, using functional MRI (fMRI), magnetic resonance
spectroscopy (MRS), and behavioral methods. Post-doctoral fellowships
are available starting anytime from April to September 2016 and will be
for two years with the possibility of renewal for an additional year.
Compensation will be based on standard NIH rates.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, or a related
field. They should also have experience in fMRI or MRS (they will be
trained in the other technique during their fellowship), with strong
technical skills (e.g. data analysis and/or programming), and a
background or strong interest in the cognitive neuroscience of aging.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter describing their
research background and interests, a CV, and the names of three
references to Dr. Thad Polk at tpolk(a)umich.edu. Applications will be
considered until the positions are filled.
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Thad A. Polk, Ph.D. Email: tpolk(a)umich.edu
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Phone: (734) 647-6982
Associate Chair, Psychology Fax: (734) 764-3520
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1109
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/tpolk_lab
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I am very pleased to announce that the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre at
the MNI/McGill University is recruiting an MRI Physicist at the
Assistant Professor level. Please see the attached ad for details. Thank
you for circulating the news in your professional network.
To learn more about the BIC, visit: http://mcgill.ca/bic.
With my very best wishes,
Sylvain.
Sylvain Baillet, PhD
Professor, Neurology, Neurosurgery & Biomedical Engineering
Acting Director, McConnell Brain Imaging Centre
MNI Killam and FRQS Senior Scholar
Montreal Neurological Institute
McGill University
http://mcgill.ca/bic
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The Institute of Psychology (IP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
warmly invites applications for a full-time faculty position at
Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful applicants would
be expected to focus on the computational methods of functional brain
imaging, spontaneous brain activity modulation, and their clinical
applications in brain disorders (particularly for affective disorders).
Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary
setting and interact with a group of functional brain imaging
researchers at the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center (MRIRC),
IPCAS. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center (MRIRC) at the
IPCAS has the state of the art 3T GE 750 MRI and brain stimulation
equipment. The functional brain imaging research group at the MRIRC has
particular strength in resting-state fMRI methodology as well as close
collaborative resources with psychiatrists. The research group has a
wonderful interdisciplinary work environment that greatly encourages
collaborations among experts in psychology, neuroscience, computer
science, neuroimaging, psychiatry, etc.
The IPCAS was established in 1951 in Beijing, and located in a nice area
which next to the Olympic Park. Its predecessor was the Institute of
Psychology, Academia Sinica, which was founded in 1929. The institute
strives to understand the human mind by exploring both the biological
and environmental factors underlying the mind and behavior. It also aims
to become a world-renowned research center that promotes scientific
innovation and socioeconomic development.
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in cognitive neuroscience,
computational neuroscience, neuroimaging, machine learning,
neuropsychiatric disorders, psychology or related fields, with an
excellent record of research productivity. The deadline for initial
evaluation of applications is January 5, 2016 but applications will be
accepted until positions are filled.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, statement of
research interest, as well as the names and emails of two references to
Dr. Chao-Gan Yan (yancg(a)psych.ac.cn).
--
Chao-Gan YAN, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, China
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Initiator
DPARSF, DPABI, PRN and The R-fMRI Network (RFMRI.ORG)
http://rfmri.org/yanhttp://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lJQ9B58AAAAJ
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The NIMH is starting up a Machine Learning core facility and needs a
director. Apply now!
Title 42 Staff Scientist / Director
Machine Learning Core
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a major research component
of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Health
and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the
Director position in the Division of Intramural Research Programs (DIRP)
of the newly created Machine Learning Core (MLC). The NIMH DIRP represents
one of the largest concentrations of neuroimaging researchers in the world
with experts in cognitive neuroscience, mental health, neurological
disorders, functional MRI methods and technology, DTI, high field imaging,
parallel imaging, spectroscopy, and molecular imaging, among others. The
NIH also hosts a world class high performance computing cluster with
20,000+ computing nodes and over a petabyte of storage (http://hpc.nih.gov
<http://hpc.nih.gov/>). The new Machine Learning Core will be responsible
for developing, facilitating, and supporting machine learning approaches
to analyzing human neuroimaging data collected within the NIMH IRP as well
as the currently growing number of functional and anatomic imaging
databases worldwide. The MLC will also be responsible for assisting
investigators in their own research for the search for biomarkers to help
diagnose mental health and neurologic disorders in individual subjects.
Lastly, MLC will provide extensive education and outreach efforts to help
NIMH IRP investigators learn more about machine learning approaches and
effectively collaborate with machine learning experts.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline, post doctoral
experience in machine learning approaches, and a passion for applying
computational analysis to imaging data towards the goal of deriving
biomarkers. Skill and experience in fMRI and MRI acquisition and analysis
methods will be considered very favorably. The director’s role will
include hiring and supervising junior machine learning specialists,
maintain the core’s budget, managing an educational series focused on
machine learning for NIMH IRP staff, developing novel and generally useful
machine learning approaches, and providing support to investigators in
machine learning analyses.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Application deadline is March 1, 2016. Applicants should send curriculum
vitae and three letters of recommendation to:
Peter A. Bandettini, Ph.D.
MLCORE-JOBSEARCH(a)mail.nih.gov
bandettini(a)nih.gov
Building 10, Room 1D80
10 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892-1148,
301-402-1333
TTY: MD Relay Operator at 1-800-735-2258.
The National Institutes of Health is an equal opportunity employer.
http://bit.ly/Machine_Learning_Core_Director
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Timone Medical School Campus, Aix-Marseille Université
Aix-Marseille Université launches an international call for neuroscience
researchers who wish to establish independent research groups in the
cutting edge environment of the Timone Medical School campus, Marseille
(France). This call is part of the Timone Neuroscience initiative
supported by Aix-Marseille Université with the ambition to build an
international campus of excellence for basic, computational and clinical
neurosciences. With this initiative, the research facilities dedicated
to Neuroscience will be extended by an additional 6500m2 funded by the
PACA Regional Government and fully supported by Aix-Marseille
Université, CNRS and INSERM. The Medical School campus is located in the
center of Marseille, next to the largest University Hospital (CHU Timone).
The Timone campus already hosts two leading research institutes in
neuroscience, the Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (INT, UMR7289,
CNRS & AMU, Director Guillaume Masson) and the Institut de Neurosciences
des Systèmes (INS, UMR1106, INSERM & AMU, Director Viktor Jirsa).
Successful candidates will join either INT or INS depending on their
research interests and will develop their scientific projects in
coherence with the respective institute themes. INT emphasizes
integrative and clinical neurosciences from cellular to cognitive
levels, including cellular and molecular neurobiology, neurophysiology,
brain imaging, behavioral neurosciences and primatology; INS emphasizes
a multidisciplinary approach to brain dynamics and system neuroscience
integrating cognitive, clinical, theoretical and computational
neuroscience. Both institutes comprise a total of 15 research teams and
have several core facilities for animal and human research, neurobiology
and neurophysiology, high-performance computing (The Virtual Brain), as
well as pre-clinical and clinical imaging (photonic imaging, 3T MRI,
sEEG/EEG, MEG).
The following research themes are strongly supported in this call:
Functional brain imaging of cognitive dynamics in human and/or
non-human primates
Theoretical, computational and experimental exploration of
cognitive architectures
Sensory and/or motor systems, from molecular to behavioral levels
In vivo/in vitro functional exploration of cortical or sub-cortical
networks
Computational neurosciences, from cellular, micro-circuits to
large-scale network architectures
Modeling neurological and/or psychiatric diseases with pre-clinical
or clinical approaches
Candidates should be dynamic investigators with an excellent track
record, with or without an existing research group. They must have a
strong potential to independently develop innovative research programs
and be keen to drive ambitious collaborations within INT and INS and
beyond, ideally through collaborations with clinical units of the
Marseille University Hospital. Biologists and clinicians, as well as
scientists with a strong training in cognitive psychology, physics,
mathematics, and/or computational sciences, addressing fundamental
questions in neuroscience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Selection of applications will be based on scientific quality and
evaluated by an International Scientific Board.
Appropriate laboratory space, depending on group size and seniority,
will be made available to the selected group leaders. A competitive
start-up package, including contributions to running costs and
equipment, access to state-of-the-art core facilities and administrative
support, will be complemented by institutional salaries, provided the
candidate meets the criteria to compete for national (ANR, FRM..) and
international (ERC) research funding and for French institutional
research and/or teaching positions (CNRS, Inserm, University, Chair of
Excellence, ATIP/Avenir Program).
Interested candidates should submit a complete CV, a description of
their research interests (achievements and project, max 3 pages) and 3
support letters. More information and application documents can be found
at http://www.int.univ-amu.fr/INT-and-INS-call-2016 and
http://ins.univ-amu.fr/call-for-research-teams-in-neurosciences/
Please send inquiries and application to: int-direction[no_spam]univ-amu.fr
Deadline: February 29th, 2016
New groups will join either INT or INS and will be established in 2016-2017
More information about the Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (INT)
and Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes (INS) can be found at
http://www.int.univ-amu.fr and http://ins.univ-amu.fr
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The following may be of interest to users.
I will organise a Thursday evening ynic seminar in the new year to
discuss its use and alternative packages
Gary
-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: FW: Graph theory analysis in R
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:01:40 +0000
From: Watson, Christopher <Christopher.Watson(a)CHILDRENS.HARVARD.EDU>
Reply-To: FSL - FMRIB's Software Library <FSL(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK>
To: FSL(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Dear FSL users, (apologies for cross-post)
I am pleased to announce the release of an R package I created, called
"brainGraph", for performing graph theory analyses of brain MRI data.
You can use it for cortical thickness, volume, surface area, or LGI. It
can also be used for tractography data (I have code that works with the
outputs of FSL's "probtrackx2"), and it should work for resting-state
fMRI as well. It is very heavily dependent on the fantastic R package
"igraph" (see http://igraph.org/redirect.html). I created a GUI for
quick and easy data exploration, but it isn't quite as polished as
others out there (e.g., BrainNet Viewer).
For usage, please see the User Guide I put together (direct PDF link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j831n3q9muyz1go/brainGraph_UserGuide.pdf?dl=0
). You will find some code for getting your data into R, and I have
documented many analysis steps and include multiple figures. I hope this
is intuitive for both veteran and novice R users. Additionally, there
are System Requirements, Installation instructions, and links for help
learning R.
Some features that should be of interest include:
* bootstrapping & permutation testing
* random graph generation, small-worldness, and global/local/nodal
efficiency
* rich-club calculations
* robustness ("targeted attack" or "random failure") & vulnerability:
PDF of figure (PNG:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/k14gdg1lomhh4l2/failPlot-1.pdf?dl=0)
* Plotting GUI - full GUI (PNG):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e0hdng7flrxsgd2/brainGraph_GUI.png?dl=0
* Plotting GUI - union of vertex neighborhoods (PNG):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aag5cn1p1z9xzxr/brainGraph_GUI_neighborhoods.png?…
* Plotting GUI - community (module) plots (PNG):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8zzpd5j268qstmg/brainGraph_GUI_communities.png?dl…
You can install it directly in R by typing: install.packages('brainGraph')
My Github page for the package (https://github.com/cwatson/brainGraph)
contains the development version, and you can install that by typing:
devtools::install_github('cwatson/brainGraph')
Please see the NEWS.md file
(https://github.com/cwatson/brainGraph/blob/master/NEWS.md) for updates
made since the CRAN submission.
To work properly on Windows, you may need to install the devel version.
This is still a work-in-progress, so I am very happy to receive bug
reports, feature requests, general coding help questions, (constructive)
criticism, etc.
Please join the Google Group that I set up for those purposes:
https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/brainGraph-help
Chris Watson
