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YNiC seminar 11th June
by rem 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Dear Users This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020) Rachel Woodall will give an internal project proposal presentation on "*Assessing visual cortex in candidates for retinal prothetics*". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after the seminar. Best wishes Rebecca ** -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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10 jobs/PhDs etc
by Gary Green 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

1. PHD-POSITIONS IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE/BIOLOGY IN OSLO, NORWAY Several PhD positions are available in the SUURPh (SIMULA-UiO-UCSD) collaboration: https://www.simula.no/education/suurph-collaboration PhD-candidates will expectedly spend about 3 years in Oslo (UiO or SIMULA) and about year at UCSD. Possible PhD-projects include: modeling of interaction between ion channels and psychoactive drugs, modeling of memory processing in hippocampus and entorhinal cortex, modeling of liquid flow in the brain, biophysical modeling of EEG and MEG signals, biomechanical modeling of the human brain. For more info on projects see: https://www.simula.no/suurph-projects Students interested in becoming a SUURPh fellow should consult the Applicant's page: https://www.simula.no/students-page. Here you will find all relevant information and instructions to submit your application. ********************************************** Professor Gaute T. Einevoll Department of Mathematical Sciences and Technology Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1432 Aas, Norway; Department of Physics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway Ph. +47-64965433, Mobile: +47-95124536 email: Gaute.Einevoll(a)nmbu.no, web: compneuro.umb.no, cinpla.org ==================================== 2. Prof Chris Plack and Dr Michael Stone are offering a 3-year fixed term MRC-funded full time job in the Audiology & Deafness Research Group at the University of Manchester, UK. Start date is nominally August 1st 2015. The topic under investigation concerns the diagnosis of, and implications of, the progression of noise-induced hearing loss in humans. The advert and further details are listed at : https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=9850 sincerely ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Michael Stone, Senior Research Fellow in Audiology / Hearing Sciences A3.16, Ellen Wilkinson Building, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK Tel: +44 161 275 8563, Fax: +44 161 275 3373, www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk =============================== 3. The Rehabilitation Neuroscience Laboratory (RNL) is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral fellow to join us as early as September, 2015. This individual will join a highly collaborative and collegial team of scientists and trainees from diverse backgrounds who are working to understand the consequences of upper extremity injury, amputation, and hand replantation/transplantation on human brain organization and daily living. Requirements include a relevant Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree(s), and a high level of intrinsic motivation. The successful individual will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and possess solid computational and computer skills. Prior experience with EEG is highly desirable for this position. Likewise, expertise with one or more of the following is a plus: electromyography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging. The RNL is directed by Dr. Scott H. Frey and will relocate to Washington University School of Medicine in July, 2015. We will have strong connections with neuro-, behavioral- and clinician-scientists throughout the university system. The RNL provides a challenging and supportive environment in which to gain additional training, and has a history of success in preparing postdoctoral scientists for independent research careers. Interested individuals are welcome to contact Dr. Frey directly for additional information at: freys(a)missouri.edu ================================= 4. Postdoctoral Position in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and Neuroimaging Description: Applications are now being accepted for a Postdoctoral Fellowship position at the Human Performance and Engineering Lab at Kessler Foundation in collaboration with New Jersey Medical School of Rutgers University. The 2-3 year program prepares biomedical scientists, including engineers (e.g. biomedical, electrical, rehabilitation), neuroscientists, kinesiologists, and those in related fields, for a career in rehabilitation research within the specialty area of neuromuscular rehabilitation. The successful candidate will work principally on a 5 year NIH funded research study aimed at investigating the neurophysiological effect of mental and physical training on mitigating cancer- and/or cancer treatment-related weakness. The successful applicant will also be expected to develop his/her own mentored research project as well as have the opportunity to work on other projects in neuromuscular rehabilitation in diverse patient populations including traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and stroke. He/she will work on various aspects of research projects from inception (e.g., study formulation, grant-writing, etc.), through dissemination (conference presentation and manuscript publication). Opportunities of collaborating with clinicians on existing or future clinical research are also available. All fellows participate in an extensive training curriculum and didactic offerings. Multidisciplinary mentored training opportunities are individually tailored to achieve specific goals considering each fellow’s prior background and interests. Principal Investigator: Dr. Guang Yue, Ph.D. Qualifications: · Applicants with specific interests and/or experience in the following areas: Neuromuscular rehabilitation; biomedical signal processing (e.g., EEG, TMS and EMG); brain and muscle electrophysiology; functional and structural MRI. · Qualified candidates must have an earned doctorate in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, kinesiology or a related field with a background in signal processing or/and image processing (EEG, MRI, fMRI). Working knowledge of at least one programming language is mandatory. · Preferences will be given to candidates with expertise in Matlab programming as well as image processing software such as EEGLAB, FSL, AFNI. · Strong candidates will have prior experience in performing research studies in human subjects, as well as some history of publication and presentation of original research. · Additional desirable skills and experience include: experience with EEG/EMG data collection and analysis, biomedical instrumentation, ability to independently develop data processing/analysis methods, knowledge of statistical data analysis, and excellent written communication skills. Kessler Foundation and the Fellowship program The Kessler Foundation Research Center is a division of Kessler Foundation, a public charity that advances its mission of improving the lives of people with disabilities through research and grant-making programs. The Kessler Foundation Research Center is affiliated with the renowned Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey and enjoys close collaborations with partners at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, Seton Hall University, New York University, and the University of Delaware. Kessler Foundation is one of the few rehabilitation institutions in the United States who has a research dedicated state-of-the-art 3T Siemens MRI system at the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center. This offers unique research opportunities and training in neuroimaging. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Foundation website (http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/research/) to learn about the missions, activities, and resources and its laboratories, in particular the Human Performance and Engineering Lab. Administration of the ARRT fellowships occurs under the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the New Jersey Medical School of Rutgers University in Newark. As such, fellows enjoy the benefits and academic resources available to all post-doctoral fellows at the Medical School. Fellows may also be recommended for an academic appointment at the rank of Instructor. How to apply To apply, please send your (1) CV, (2) a cover letter summarizing relevant research expertise, experience and interest to Dr. Allexandre at dallexandre(a)kesslerfoundation.org. Please include the reference number “HPEL01-FSL” in your application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/30/2015 or until filled We are equal opportunity employers. ========================================== 5. Urgent : Opening of an MRI Research engineer position The Marseilles' fMRI Centre (http://irmfmrs.free.fr), a neuroimaging platform belonging to the Institut des Neurosciences de La Timone (http://www.int.univ-amu.fr/), is opening an MRI Research Engineer position. This opportunity has been made possible due to the acquisition of a new ultra-high gradient 3T MRI scanner and its installation in the European Centre for Research in Medical Imaging (CERIMED), a new platform for multi-modality, multi-species in-vivo imaging. The engineer’s main responsibilities will be to help with the installation of the new 3T MRI scanner (Siemens Prisma, installation planned for November 2015) and to set-up, implement and validate the most recent MRI acquisition methods, which will underpin competitive research projects on structural and functional neuro-imaging protocols. The successful candidate will have a PhD and/or an Engineering diploma: a biomedical physicist or an engineer specialised in MRI and clinical imaging. See the detailed profile of the position at the end of this email. Recruitment date: 1st of October 2015 Contract duration: 12 months, renewable. Net salary: 23.160 – 26.800 Euros / year, depending on experience (plus full social benefits) Application closing date: June, 30th 2015 The application should contain a letter of motivation, a complete Curriculum Vitae and references. For administrative purposes, the CV should also specify details about previous contracts : employers, start and end dates, type of contract (temporary / permanent, public / private). Information requests and applications should be addressed to : Jean-Luc.Anton(a)univ-amu.fr and Pascal.Belin(a)univ-amu.fr -- Jean-Luc Anton ________________________________________________________ Centre de recherche en IRM fonctionnelle cérébrale (Marseille) Email : Jean-Luc.Anton(a)univ-amu.fr Tel. : (33) (0)4 91 38 47 56 Web : http://irmfmrs.free.fr ________________________________________________________ JOB DESCRIPTION : MRI Research engineer Laboratory Code unit: UMR7289 Name of Unit: Centre IRMf, Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone UMR7289 CNRS & AMU Director: Guillaume MASSON Address: Faculté de Médecine de la Timone 27 Bd Jean Moulin 13005 Marseille Localisation of position: Marseille, FRANCE Responsibilities The MRI Research Engineer will be responsible for the set-up, implementation and validation of MRI acquisition methods necessary for the realisation of structural (high-resolution anatomical, diffusion) and functional neuro-imaging protocols. He/she is responsible for the proper functioning of the 3T MR system in liaison with the manufacturer. He/she will contribute to the set-up of the processing pipeline included in the services offered by the fMRI Centre. Duties * Perform initial tests, reception and set-up of the new 3T MR system in close relationship with the manufacturer to enable an efficient restart and fully functional follow-up. * Examine the needs of researchers in integrative and cognitive neurosciences relative to their research objectives. Evaluate and propose the most appropriate imaging techniques and methods. * Organise the choice, set-up, implementation and validation of MR acquisition methods in human and non-human primates, while encouraging scientific collaboration with the manufacturer, partner laboratories and neuroimaging platform networks. * Pilot, interpret and validate measures for their scientific exploitation. * Supervise R&D research work in MR physics and its application to neuroimaging. * Keep up-to-date with technical advances in MR physics, its applications, acquisition protocols and advanced neuroimaging analysis methods. * Present, distribute results. * Supervise safe practice procedures. Study risks associated with hardware: train users on risks associated with MRI. * Contribute to the exploitation of scientific data by setting up tools for organizing data processing. * Supervision: yes * Project leading: yes Skills Ph.D. and/or Engineering diploma: a biomedical physicist or an engineer specialised in MRI and clinical imaging. The applicant will have a good knowledge of: * MR Physics : - Acquisition sequences - Reconstruction algorithms - MR hardware (RF-coils, gradient system) * Analysis and validation of data quality * Processing and analysis of cerebral MR images * Software development tools * Office software tools * Scientific and technical English Abilities * To understand cognitive and integrative neuroscience protocols in humans and non-human primates * To propose pertinent acquisition solutions adapted to the capabilities of the 3T MR system, which emphasize collaborative links with the manufacturer and the Centre’s partner laboratories. * To work in a multidisciplinary environment at the interface of a variety of scientific and technological domains Context and working environment The Marseilles' fMRI Centre (http://irmfmrs.free.fr/) is a neuroimaging platform belonging to the Institut des Neurosciences de La Timone (http://www.int.univ-amu.fr/), affiliated to the CNRS and Aix-Marseille University. It provides neuroscientists, psychologists and clinicians with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services and is involved in clinical, fundamental and methodological research as well as technical development through collaboration with local, national and international research groups, and has strong involvement in training and teaching. The fMRI Centre operates a 3 Tesla MR system fully dedicated to neuroscience and psychology research in human and non-human primates, equipped with high-end stimulation and recording systems. The Centre is run by two CNRS Research Engineers (Drs Jean-Luc Anton and Bruno Nazarian) and a Scientific Director from Aix-Marseille University (Dr Pascal Belin). The fMRI Centre is currently engaged in an ambitious new development, with the ongoing purchase of the latest-generation, research-oriented 3T scanner equipped with ultra-high gradients and state-of-the art RF systems, and a move to the recently inaugurated European Centre for Research in Medical Imaging (CERIMED, http://cerimed-web.eu/), a new platform for multi-modality, multi-species in-vivo imaging on the La Timone campus, where the new scanner (Siemens Prisma) will be installed in November 2015. These developments are actively supported by Aix-Marseille University, CNRS and the France-Life Imaging infrastructure. In the context of these developments, the fMRI Centre is recruiting an MRI Research Engineer, who will have three tasks. First he/she will participate in the reception and set-up of the new scanner, in liaison with the manufacturer, and will gauge technical requests from scientific users to ensure the most efficient restart and development of scanning activities. Second, in order to best exploit the strong potential of the latest-generation 3T system, the engineer will implement, parametrize, test and validate the most recent acquisition sequences (multi-band EPI, local quantification of micro-structures, …) to enable and contribute to competitive scientific projects involving, e.g., high-resolution EPI and DTI, imaging in non-human primates, and foetuses. The engineer will play a leading role in the scientific partnership with the manufacturer, with partner laboratories (CRMBM, Neurospin, Maastricht, MGH, ...) and with the national and international networks of neuroimaging platforms (CENIR, CERMEP, ...). Third, in interaction with the other engineers of the Centre and CERIMED, the engineer will contribute to the development of the services offered by the Centre in terms of data organization (set-up of databases) and data pre/post-processing (set-up of processing tool pipelines). =============================== 6. Applications are invited for a two-year Marie-Curie Fellowship for a post-doctoral scientist position at the BIND - Behavioral Imaging and Neural Dynamics Center, University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara (Italy). The position is funded by the European project ANDREA - Active Nanocoated DRy-electrode for Eeg Applications (http://www.andreaproject.eu; http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/109927_en.html), whose main objective is to develop a novel dry electrode EEG system with adjustable cap network provided with an automated sensor positioning mechanism, active pre-amplification and a software toolbox for automatic artifacts removal. The successful applicant will mainly contribute to the development and implementation of novel analytical methods for the processing of electroencephalographic (EEG) signals recorded with prototype EEG systems developed in the ANDREA project. The developed analytical methods will be validated within the framework of multimodal and interdisciplinary studies on the neural correlates of human behavior in clinical and non-clinical populations. Candidates with an excellent academic record in computational neuroscience (or biomedical engineering, or applied physics, or similar), good programming abilities and a strong background in human EEG data analysis are welcome to apply. Knowledge of, and/or experience with, physiological recordings would be a plus. Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English, and have good communication and team work skills. The position is funded for two years, beginning in Fall 2015. Gross yearly salary will be € 62.361,00 plus €. 11.832,60 for mobility. Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria foreseen for this position by the EC: they must have more than 4 and less than 10 years of research experience, and they must have not resided or having carried out study or research activities in Italy for a total of more than 12 months during the 3 years immediately preceding the beginning of this position. The successful candidate will benefit from the interdisciplinary and intersectoral environment of the ANDREA Project, as well as from the state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities available. Further information regarding this position and the application procedures can be obtained by contacting Prof. Silvia Comani, Head of the BIND Center and Coordinator of the ANDREA Project (comani(a)unich.it). Deadline for applications: July 13, 2015. ======================= 7. Research Associate Position in Cambridge (UK) Applicants should have a PhD degree with a strong background in neuroimaging and neuroscience to join the Drug Addiction Research group on 1 October 2015 for at least 2 years. The group focuses on functional and structural brain abnormalities associated with the risk of and resilience to drug addiction, and the effects that chronic drug exposure has on the brain. Proficiency with Python, Matlab, or R languages, and other neuroimaging analysis software (e.g. FSL, AFNI, SPM, etc.) and experience with fMRI and DTI analyses are expected. In order to maximise the research outputs from the data, a demonstrated interest in researching, developing, applying and interpreting novel analysis methods is highly desirable. Closing date 15 June 2015 Start date 01 October 2015 Website http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/7027/ Salary £28,695-£37,394 Category Human Neuroimaging Research Reference Number RN06116 Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Karen Ersche via email to ke220(a)cam.ac.uk. =============================== 8. Open position: PhD in multimodal imaging of the vulnerability to develop schizophrenia OFFICE MEDICO-PEDAGOGIQUE, Laboratoire de neurosciences et neuroimagerie en psychiatrie de l’enfant et de l’adolescent Starting date: October 1st 2015 Working environment: In the context of a longitudinal study started 10 years ago, we perform a multidisciplinary evaluation of patients with the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a neurogenetic condition that confers a high risk of developing schizophrenia. Our protocol includes MRI acquisitions of structural, functional and diffusion images and their analysis with gold-standard neuroimaging tools. By investigating morphological and connectivity alterations associated to the microdeletion and to the onset of psychotic symptoms, we aim at identifying potential biomarkers for the development of schizophrenia. Tasks of the PhD student: To work in collaboration with clinical and engineering departments for the development and application of new methodologies, to analyze complex multimodal and longitudinal fMRI data, to participate at MRI data acquisition, manuscripts writing. Methods employed in the lab: Cortical morphometry (thickness, gyrification), voxelbased DTI, tractography, resting-state fMRI, graph theory, pattern recognition, multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA). Toolboxes employed in the lab: Matlab, SPM, FSL, FreeSurfer, connectomemapper. Academic requirements: Master in medicine, psychology, biology, sciences, mathematics, engineering, neurosciences or equivalent title. Expertise in brain imaging and/or programming is not mandatory but highly preferred. Contact: The candidature (motivation letter, CV, copy of the diploma and graduations, possibly letter of recommendation) has to be sent preferentially by email by the 21st of June to the following addresses: Maria Carmela PADULA: maria.padula(a)unige.ch Elisa SCARIATI: elisa.scariati(a)unige.ch https://www.unige.ch/medecine/psyat/fr/groupes-de-recherche/stephan-eliez/ =========================== 9. I would like to bring the following post to your attention: Research Fellow in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Southampton (UK) We are seeking a Research Fellow to start in August 2015 or soon thereafter. The post is funded for one year in the first instance, but with the possibility of extension. The aim of the project, which is a multi-site study funded by the EU, is to investigate sex differences in antisocial behaviour in children and adolescents using functional and structural neuroimaging, genetic, psychophysiological, and neuropsychological methods. Experience with fMRI data collection and analysis (including functional and effective connectivity methods) is highly desirable, but we would also consider candidates with expertise in structural MRI or DTI data analysis. The project has been running for two years and half of the overall dataset has been collected already, so the successful applicant would be able to start analysing functional and structural MRI data and preparing papers for submission straight away. The closing date for applications is the 26th June 2015. For further information about the post, and to apply via the University of Southampton’s application system, please see here: https://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=575415JW Please feel free to contact me with informal enquiries about the post or the project at: g.f.fairchild(a)soton.ac.uk<mailto:g.f.fairchild@soton.ac.uk> Thanks for your attention, - Graeme Fairchild Dr Graeme Fairchild Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology Academic Unit of Psychology University of Southampton Shackleton Building Highfield Campus Southampton SO17 1BJ United Kingdom Office tel: +44 (0) 2380 593843 Mobile tel: +44 (0) 7748 062553 www.psychology.soton.ac.uk ====================== 10 Our lab (www.ccnlab.net) recently received funding for a PhD and postdoc position at the interface between machine learning (deep learning, Bayesian modeling, computational linguistics) and neuroscience: http://www.ru.nl/english/working/job-opportunities/details/details-vacature… http://www.ru.nl/english/working/job-opportunities/details/details-vacature… The positions deal with the development of new computational models to probe how naturalistic representations are encoded across the cortical surface. For the PhD position, we are looking for candidates with a Master’s degree in cognitive (neuro)science, computational neuroscience or a related area of research. Candidates should have excellent programming skills, a strong mathematical background and prior experience with acquisition of neural data. For the postdoc position, we are looking for candidates with a PhD degree in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational neuroscience, applied mathematics or a related area of research. Candidates with a degree in cognitive neuroscience and a strong mathematical background would also be eligible. Start of the project is negotiable but preferably September 2015. ---------------

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no YNiC seminar this week
by rem 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Dear Users There will not be a YNiC seminar this week. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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weekly job/phds announcements - 8 this week
by Gary Green 29 May '15

29 May '15

1. Dear all, Poldracklab at Department of Psychology, Stanford University is looking for a full time Data Curator (DC) to help grow a repository for sharing and analysing scientific data at OpenfMRI.org. OpenfMRI.org is a project dedicated to the free and open sharing of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) datasets, including raw datas. To learn more about the OpenfMRI project, please go to https://openfmri.org/content/find-out-more. The Data Curator will work closely with Stanford scientists to push forward our vision of open and reproducible research. The DC will have Linux experience and passion for working with big datasets. The work will be performed in a dynamic environment, working directly with research scientists to run the OpenfMRI system in a flexible and agile manner. Challenges will include dealing with unusual datasets and unique experimental designs and accurately representing them in OpenfMRI platform. S/he will be trusted to manage relations with researchers submitting data and accurately represent their datasets with high degree of independence. S/he should be comfortable working with people and have strong communication skills. Every day at Stanford will present learning opportunities with the smartest minds in the world. The Data Curator’s work will have direct influence on availability of neuroimaging data, which will lead to better understanding on how the brain works and how to treat neurological disorders. If you are interested please apply here: https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=66924 ================== 2. Data Neuroimaging Analyst Position in Cambridge (UK) Applications are invited for an experienced and enthusiastic neuroimager to join the Drug Addiction Research group on 1 October 2015 for at least 2 years. The group focuses on functional and structural brain abnormalities associated with the risk of and resilience to drug addiction, and the effects that chronic drug exposure has on the brain. We use advanced structural (e.g. surface- and connectivity-based cortical parcellation, diffusion tractography) and functional (e.g. connectivity metrics, cognitive paradigms) magnetic resonance imaging methods in order to address our research questions. For information please see website: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/7027/ The closing date for applications is 15 June 2015. If you have any informal questions about this vacancy please contact Dr Karen Ersche via email to ke220(a)cam.ac.uk. =========================== 3. POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN CLINICAL NEUROIMAGING THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY/ SIDNEY KIMMEL MEDICAL COLLEGE, PHILA., PA. The Department of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson Medical College has an opening for a Two-Year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Clinical Neuroimaging focusing on both clinical brain mapping and primary cognitive neuroscience investigations. The emphasis in our neuroimaging program is on cognitive and behavioral reorganization/plasticity following brain surgery for epilepsy. Other neurologic conditions, however, are also studied (tumor). Presurgical brain mapping studies are undertaken (MRI volumetrics, task-fMRI, resting state functional connectivity, diffusion imaging, electrocortical stimulation, neuropsychological assessment) as well as post-surgical neuroimaging studies investigating clinical, cognitive, and behavioral outcomes. The pre-surgical brain mapping studies are conducted on a regular basis, utilized in image-guided surgery, and then made available for research. Studies in brain recovery and the cognitive reorganization of language and memory functions are emphasized, along with projects in electrophysiology and brain stimulation, yielding rich multi-modal datasets for the investigation of both cognitive and seizure networks. Thomas Jefferson University provides a interdisciplinary environment with grand rounds, seminars, case conferences, and opportunities to collaborate with faculty across departments such as neurosurgery and radiology. Successful applicants will have a strong background in image processing (e.g., MATLAB, SPM, FSL) with a strong interest in clinical neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience. Applicants must have a MD or PHD in neuroscience, biophysics, biomedical engineering, statistics, neuropsychology, or related field. Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter stating experience and interests, and three letters of recommendation. Anticipated start date is the summer of 2015. Contact: Joseph I. Tracy, Ph.D., ABPP(CN). Director, Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Mapping Laboratory, Thomas Jefferson Univ./Jefferson Medical Coll., Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, 901 Walnut Street, Suite #447, Phila.,PA 19107, phone:#215-955-4661, e-mail: joseph.tracy(a)jefferson.edu. Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals is an equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans. ==================================== 4. The Laboratory of Psychophysiology, at the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology (Warsaw, Poland) is seeking 1 postdoctoral fellow for a minimum commitment of 4 years. The project is funded by the National Science Centre grant “Maestro” – PI. Prof. Anna Grabowska. Project: The main objective of the project is to define the etiology of developmental dyslexia by studding the relationship between a variety of deficits known to contribute to reading disorder at three levels of analysis: behavioral, cognitive and neuronal. Job requirements: · background in neuroimaging · ambitious and highly motivated for pursuing a career in science · PhD in neuroimaging, computational neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience or equivalent obtained up to 5 years before application · strong background and interest in neuroscience, MRI analysis and statistics · excellent publication record · programming and advanced data analyses skills are appreciated knowledge of Polish is desirable Candidates with a strong interest in and experience with methods for integrating multimodal imaging measures, including quantitative structural MRI and functional MRI as well as longitudinal data analysis are in particular encouraged to apply. LAB facilities: The position is based at Laboratory of Psychophysiology (http://pslab.nencki.gov.pl) in collaboration with Laboratory of Brain Imagining (LOBI, http://lobi.nencki.gov.pl), Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology in Warsaw (http://www.nencki.gov.pl/). LOBI provides state-of-the-art facilities with a fully research-dedicated 3 Tesla MRI Siemens Trio machine, well-established infrastructure for neurophysiological testing (electro-encephalography, transcranial magnetic stimulation and eye-tracker). Research environment: The project offers a stimulating, young environment. We are currently collaborating with: · Laboratoire de Sciences Cognitives et Psycho Linguistiques, ENS, France – Dr F. Ramus · Haskins Laboratories, New Haven, US - Prof. K. Pugh · Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany – Dr S. Heim · Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Salzburg, Austria – Dr F. Richlan · Department of Educational Neuroscience, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Prof. N. van Atteveldt · Institute of Radioelectronics, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland – Prof. P. Bogorodzki Starting date: October 2015 Application deadline: open until position is filled To apply: please send a CV, letter of motivation and three references to k.jednorog[at]nencki.gov.pl ======================== 5. The Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego is pleased to invite applications for a postdoctoral research scholar position in neuroimaging and behavior genetics under the direction of Drs. William Kremen (Psychiatry) and Anders Dale (Radiology and Neuroscience). The position focuses on training in the application of sophisticated neuroimaging methods (structural MRI, DTI, fMRI, and ASL) and associated studies that will be applied to the NIH/NIA-funded Vietnam Era Twin Study of Aging (VETSA). VETSA is a unique longitudinal study of middle-aged male twins that focuses on understanding cognitive and brain aging. Over 500 twins have undergone neuroimaging and extensive neurocognitive assessment, personality and psychosocial measures, a medical history interview, in-lab physical health measures, and hormonal assays. Genome-wide genotyping of all participants is currently underway. Wave 3 of the project, which was recently funded, will acquire new longitudinal and neuroimaging data. Applications from many disciplines may be considered, and the position is open to qualified international applicants. Requirements for the position are: 1) completion of relevant Ph.D. research activities within the past five years; 2) advanced neuroimaging and programming skills, 3) statistical knowledge, 4) evidence of writing skills, and 5) an interest in imaging genetics research. Experience with multilevel data analysis and/or genetics is desirable. The postdoctoral candidate will be encouraged to develop his or her own research projects that fit within the overall scope of the VETSA project. The position will entail immersion in MR image analysis and opportunities to learn about twin modeling. Experience with FreeSurfer and/or other neuroimaging software, R, and MATLAB is strongly preferred. This advertisement is for a 2-year appointment beginning immediately. Salary will be consistent with the NIH/NRSA levels in accordance with the University of California, San Diego for Postdoctoral trainees. Compensation includes UCSD benefits, including health insurance and vacation time. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, the UCSD Department of Psychiatry seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our strong commitment to the twin goals of achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. We are thus interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a climate that supports equality and diversity. To apply, please send a copy of your CV, a brief statement of research interests and goals, and any selected reprints to the email addresses below. Letters of reference will be required before final approval of hiring. Informal inquiries concerning this position are encouraged. Please e-mail Dr. Anders Dale (amdale(a)ucsd.edu) and Dr. William Kremen (wkremen(a)ucsd.edu) for more details. ================================ 6. Dear All We are looking for a PHD Student. Please read all détails : TEAM HOME Thematic : Neurosciences Team name: Institute for Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease Team Home Manager Supervisor Harald Hampel HAMPEL Harald(PU) Title of the research unit: : Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle Épinière (ICM), INSERM Name of Director : Alexis Brice PROPOSED TOPIC Title : Structural, Functional and Effective Connectivity of AD Related Neural Networks Project : Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position (3 years) at the Pierre and Marie Curie University (Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris 6), UPMC, Paris, France), at the Doctoral School of Brain, Cognition, Behavior (Ecole Doctorale Cerveau-Cognition-Comportement, “ED3C”). The UPMC, part of the Sorbonne Universities, is the leading University in France in the area of science, technology, and medicine and among the leading universities in the world. The scientific policy of the “ED3C” is strongly characterized by its multidisciplinary nature and its commitment towards both human sciences and mathematical disciplines. Objectives : The PhD will be involved in the investigation of structural, functional and effective connectivity of neural network models related to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), such as the limbic system (especially the hippocampal formation, the amygdala, and the entorhinal cortex) and the basal forebrain cholinergic system using both Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) including advanced tractography methods. The associations between brain pathology and indices of functional and structural connectivity are expected to help our understanding of the role of specific neural networks and their connectivity in brain function in healthy aging and neurodegenerative disease. The PhD student will be involved in the study of the multi-modal nature of specific neural networks – both in the structural and the functional domains and how these two components interact with each other – along with the staging spectrum of AD (from preclinical to prodromal to dementia). To this aim, he/she will have access to different landmark clinical cohorts and datasets of patients including the INSIGHT, SOCRATES, and EDSD cohorts. The PhD student will be involved in the exploration of the various uses that structural and functional neuroimaging biomarkers can play in detecting, diagnosing, assessing treatment response and in investigating neurodegenerative diseases with a special emphasis on AD. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the AXA Research Fund and UPMC Chair, Prof. Harald Hampel, located at the Institute for Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease (IM2A) and the Brain & Spine Institute (Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle Épinière, ICM), Paris, the leading French Institute on brain research, centrally located within the Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital – Charles Foix. The Brain & Spine Institute (http://icm-institute.org/menu/actualites) is a widely renowned research centre of excellence of international dimensions. It brings together motivated scientists from various horizons and countries in order to develop innovative and cutting-edge research in the area of Neuroscience. Research teams work at the Brain & Spine Institute independently but are strictly interconnected through cross-disciplinary research programs (both basic and clinical), thus encouraging the amalgamation of different skills. The multidisciplinary approach to Neuroscience (Neurobiology, Neurochemistry, Neurogenetics, Neuropsychology as well as structural / functional / diffusion / molecular Neuroimaging) taken by the Brain & Spine Institute represents a vital and dynamic advance in research. Background There is growing evidence that brain activity supports complex cognitive function that occurs within large- scale brain networks rather than within single isolated brain regions. For the definition of connectivity of brain activity between brain regions, two major concepts have been applied (Horwitz, 2003). The first concept refers to functional connectivity, i.e., the correlation between neuronal changes within one brain region related to another (Friston, 1998). Functional connectivity has been applied to explore the correlative pattern of brain activity (Bokde et al., 2006; 2001). In contrast, effective connectivity refers to the causal influence of one brain region’s activity on another where that direction of influence can be explicitly modelled (Ramnani et al., 2004). Furthermore, global [rather than local] network properties may be characterized, using graph theory to describe the properties of a network’s architecture in terms of efficiency or connectedness (Bullmore & Sporns, 2009). In recent years, more and more centers have successfully begun employing formal network analyses as biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases (Hampel et al., 2014; 2012; Horwitz & Rowe, 2011). Actually, current understanding of the effects of focal damage on neural networks is rudimentary, even though such understanding could provide greater insight into important neurological and neurodegenerative diseases (Bokde et al., 2008; 2006). AD is characterized by early, non-linear dynamic, chronically progressive cellular and molecular2 mechanisms (protein misfolding) leading to neurodegeneration that translates clinically into multi-domain cognitive and behavioral decline, psychopathological disturbances with subsequent loss of function to perform day-to-day tasks and ultimately total loss of independence. Findings derived from neuroimaging studies of both the structural and functional organization of the human brain have led to the widely supported hypothesis that neural networks of temporally coordinated brain activity across different regional brain structures underpin cognitive function. Thus, a failure of the regions of a network to interact at a high level of coordination may underpin progressive cognitive decline which is present in AD (Bokde et al., 2009). The breakdown of network function may be due to interaction failure among the regions of a network, which is denoted the disconnection hypothesis (Friston, 1998). In other words, a disruption in the temporal- spatially coordinated activity among different regions in the brain rather than isolated changes in specific brain regions may underlie cognitive impairment in AD. The breakdown is thought to be due to progressive AD pathophysiology with underlying molecular mechanisms leading downstream to neuronal and synaptic dysfunction and ultimately to neuronal loss. Such AD-characteristic structural and functional alterations are hypothesized to reflect at least partially the progressive impairment of fiber tract connectivity and integrity (Stoub et al., 2006; Morrison & Hof, 2002), suggesting that the disconnection in AD is evident at both the functional and structural level. Notably, the multi-modal nature of networks should be examined, i.e., both the structural and functional components that define a network. Given the substantial changes that the brain undergoes with the presence of AD-related pathophysiology, these alterations will manifest themselves not only in the functional and structural modules but also in how the changes in the two domains interact with one another (Teipel et al., 2007a). Neuroimaging biomarkers will need to be developed and analyzed crossectionally and longitudinally in terms of underlying brain networks rather than in terms of individual regions (Horwitz & Rowe, 2011). Overall, the current discussion on AD argues that it presents in part a dynamically progressive structural, functional and metabolic disconnection syndrome that may undergo distinct stages from potentially reversible adaptation to functional compensation to irreversible decompensation. Studies using fMRI (Bokde et al., 2008; 2006) and electroencephalography (Jelles et al., 2008; Babiloni et al., 2006) demonstrate that synchronicity of brain activity is altered in AD and correlates with cognitive deficits. Moreover, recent advances in diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to examine white matter microstructural changes have made it possible to track axonal projections across the brain, revealing substantial regional impairment in fiber-tract integrity in AD (Teipel et al., 2011; Teipel et al. 2007b). This work will substantially help develop biomarkers for early detection, prediction and progression of AD and will support the discovery and validation of markers that map the effects of disease modifying therapies on the brain, ultimately providing much needed surrogate biological markers. Key references Horwitz B. (2003). Neuroimage 19:466–470. Friston KJ. (1998). Schizophr Res 30:115–125. Bokde ALW et al. (2006). Brain 129:1113–1124. Bokde ALW et al. (2001). Neuron 30:609–617. Ramnani N. et al. (2004). Biol Psychiatry 56:613–619. Bullmore E & Sporns O (2009). Nat Rev Neurosci 10:186–198. Hampel et al. (2014) Biochem Pharmacol 88:426-449. Hampel et al. (2012) Alzheimers Dement 8:312-336. Horwitz B & Rowe JB (2011). Prog Neurobiol 95:505-509. Bokde ALW. et al. (2008). Psychiatr Res Neuroimaging 163:248 259. Bokde ALW et al. (2009). Prog Neurobiol 89:125–133 Stoub TR et al. (2006). Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 103:10041–10045. Morrison JH & Hof PR (2002). Prog Brain Res 136:467–486. Teipel SJ et al. (2007a). Brain 130:1745–1758. Jelles B et al. (2008). Clin Neurophysiol 119:837–841. Babiloni et al. (2006). Brain Res Bull 69:63–73. Teipel SJ et al. (2011) Hum Brain Mapp 32:1349-1362. Teipel SJ et al. (2007b). Neuroimage 34:985–995. Requirements The ideal candidate is expected to have a robust academic and science background. A preference will be given to students with profound knowledge in neuroscience, neuroimaging data analysis, applied mathematics, biostatistics, or computer science at the master’s level. Candidates demonstrating competencies on structural and functional MRI methods, knowledge and experience with MRI-related data analysis packages (SPM, Matlab, Freesurfer, AFNI), statistical softwares (e.g., SPSS or R), and programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++) will have a strong advantage. The candidate has to be fluent both in written and spoken English. The position is expected to begin in October 2015. Applications should include a full Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter detailing the applicant’s interest and motivation for this position. Two letters of academic reference, assessing the applicant’s skills, research and learning potential, ability to team work and personality, should be sent independently by the referees. Applications together with all documents, including reference letters, should be submitted electronically to: e.mirassou-ihu(a)icm-institute.org with reference to “PhD position" in the E-mail header. Applications must be received within the 30th of June 2015. Best, -- Elodie Mirassou Assistante du Professeur Harald Hampel, MD, PhD, MA, MSc AXA Research Fund & UPMC Chair Sorbonne Universities Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris 6 Institut de la Mémoire et de la Maladie d’Alzheimer & Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière (ICM) Département de Neurologie Pavillon François Lhermitte Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière 47 Boulevard de l’hôpital 75651 Paris CEDEX 13 Phone: + 33 (0) 1 42 16 75 21 (office) Email: e.mirassou-ihu(a)icm-institute.org ======================================= 7. Applications are Invited from prospective candidates for the following positions at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The research topics are Junior Research Fellow: Statistical learning of Category Information: A neuroimaging investigation Senior Research Fellow: Integration of Perceptual and Value based decision making Post doctoral Fellow: Topic to be discussed within the areas of motor learning, decision making, early detection of Alzheimers disease using connectivity and machine learning approaches. Techniques and Methodologies include Eye tracking, and EEG Candidates for JRF and SRF posts will have a Masters degree in Science and have qualified a national level eligibility test OR a Masters degree in professional courses such as Engineering. Applications for SRF position will need to have an additional two years of Research Experience Krishna Prasad Miyapuram (Ph.D. Cantab) Assistant Professor (Cognitive Science & Computer Science) Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar VGEC Campus | Chandkheda - 382424 | Ahmedabad, India ======================== 8. Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join the Wellcome Trust Consortium for Neuroimmunology of Mood Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease (NIMA). The post will be based at the Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre (CISC), Brighton & Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Brighton UK, under the supervision of Dr Neil Harrison. NIMA is a 5-year research programme, with total funding of approximately £5.7M, designed to translate the new inter-disciplinary science of neuroimmunology to therapeutic applications in psychiatry and neurology. The research programme will be coordinated across a network of UK academic centres (University of Sussex, University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, University of Glasgow, King’s College London, University of Oxford and University of Southampton) and two major pharmaceutical companies (Janssen Pharmaceuticals R&D and H. Lundbeck A/S). The scientific scope of the research will include clinical biomarker studies, therapeutic trials of new drugs in patients with depression and Alzheimer’s disease, and animal experiments, and is intended to develop new treatment approaches for these conditions. Dr Neil Harrison (University of Sussex) and Prof Ed Bullmore (University of Cambridge) will co-lead MRI components of the Consortium which will be undertaken at Sussex, Cambridge, Glasgow, KCL & Oxford. The post will be based at the Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre (CISC) on the University of Sussex campus and will involve close coordination with Cambridge as well as each of the other imaging sites. The research programme will use a range of advanced quantitative techniques including models of magnetisation transfer (qMT), T1/ T2 mapping and diffusion imaging (NODDI), as well as task-related functional imaging and graph theoretic analyses of multi-echo resting state fMRI in conjunction with peripheral and CSF immunophenotyping to investigate the neural and peripheral signatures of inflammation in patients with depression. Comparable techniques as well as histology will be acquired in rodent inflammation models (KCL) to facilitate back-translation of the human imaging findings. The post holder will work closely with a postdoc based at Cambridge and other researchers at both sites to analyse all of the imaging data acquired from up to 150 patients and controls. This post offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved in a large multi-centre consortium combining cutting-edge microstructural and functional neuroimaging with deep immunological phenotyping to characterise the role of inflammation in the commonest mental disorder depression. The successful candidate will assist in the initial quality control of sequences across imaging centres and the analysis and interpretation of the imaging data. The post will involve close collaboration with other leading UK neuroimaging groups as well as groups working on functional immunological network changes. For more information and link to application form: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/196 ===================

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no YNiC seminar this week
by rem 26 May '15

26 May '15

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weekly job list
by Gary Green 22 May '15

22 May '15

1. Postdoctoral Fellow - Center for the Developing Brain at the Child Mind Institute, New York ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY The Child Mind Institute (CMI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming mental health care for children everywhere. We are committed to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering families with help, hope and answers. JOB SUMMARY CMI is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of human brain function and the characterization of brain development and maturation in clinical and non-clinical populations. Overarching goals of our work include: 1) the delineation of psychiatric illness in terms of neuroscience, 2) the identification of objective imaging-, phenotypic- and genetic-based markers of pathology, which will eventually serve to facilitate the detection of psychiatric illness and/or guide clinicians in the selection of treatments and determination of treatment response, 3) exploration of the impact and utility of emerging intervention techniques (e.g., tDCS/tACS, TMS). Fellows will be expected to take a multidisciplinary approach to their work, drawing from a broad range of disciplines (e.g., clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, engineering, mathematics, neuropsychology). In order to facilitate this process, they will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, integrating findings obtained from a variety of imaging approaches including: resting state functional MRI, tDCS/tACS, TMS, simultaneous EEG/fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, cortical thickness, and volumetrics. This position reports to Dr. Michael Milham, Director of the Center for the Developing Brain. This is an exempt, full-time position located in our NYC headquarters office. RESPONSIBILITIES • Work to identify objective markers of pathology in human brain function, development and maturation using a combination of imaging and stimulation approaches • Work in a multidisciplinary environment, drawing from a broad range of disciplines and imaging approaches QUALIFICATIONS • Completed PhD in biomedical engineering, computer science, cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, clinical psychology, mathematics, neuropsychology or related fields • Significant prior neuroimaging experience with one or more imaging modalities (fMRI, DTI, MRI, EEG, MEG) • Strong skills in the usage of one or more common functional neuroimaging packages (e.g., AFNI, FSL, or SPM) • Programming experience in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Matlab or similar platforms is required). The candidate must be willing to develop expertise in Python during the first year of the fellowship. • Significant prior neuroimaging experience with one or more stimulation modalities (tDCS, tACS, TMS) is a plus, but not required • A passion for the CMI mission APPLICATION DETAILS Click here to apply: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=13420431&t=2. Please upload cover letter and resume as one document in the resume section on the application site. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Michael Milham at Michael.Milham(a)childmind.org. No phone calls or recruiters, please. 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, and is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about the Child Mind Institute, please visit www.childmind.org. ======================================== 2. HILD MIND INSTITUTE: RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPENING ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY The Child Mind Institute (CMI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming mental health care for children everywhere. We are committed to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering families with help, hope and answers. CMI makes use of innovative MRI- and EEG-based imaging approaches to characterize brain maturation across the lifespan, with a particular focus on understanding the impact of psychiatric illnesses on maturational processes. Additionally, CMI is dedicated to the support of open-datasharing initiatives, such as the 1000 Functional Connectomes Project. JOB SUMMARY The Child Mind Institute is recruiting a Research Assistant to assist in a number of initiatives underway, as we work to integrate research into our clinical practice. Responsibilities will include: 1) assistance in the development of informatics systems and tools, which are being designed to specifically capture relevant data in a standardized way across clinical centers, 2) conduct of electroencephalography (EEG) studies, and assistance with the analysis of data, 3) coordination of functional MRI-based imaging efforts. Applications are currently being invited for a 2-year position available at the Child Mind Institute, under the direction of Michael Milham, MD PhD. The CMI fosters a collaborative environment where research assistants have the opportunity to gain excellent clinical and research experience, with the potential for publication. RESPONSIBILITIES · Assist in EMR system development and maintenance activities · Assist with database development and management · Work closely with the clinical-research integration team to understand workflow and organizational goals · Work with brain imaging and electrophysiology researchers to carry out data-collection and analysis that include EMR outputs · Facilitate open science data-sharing initiatives QUALIFICATIONS · B.S. / B.A. in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Information Systems, or other related scientific fields · Prior research experience preferred · Good understanding of information technology oriented methods and approaches · Programming experience with one or more languages (Python, Matlab, C/C++ or SQL) · Strong interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and oral communication Anticipated start date: June 2015 For more detailed information and the online application form, please visit: http://www.childmind.org/en/research-assistant-position-2015/ ======================================= 3. Research Assistant in Developmental Neuroscience (Emotion and Language) We are looking for one full-time research assistant to support an ongoing longitudinal project investigating emotion and language development in 5-12 year olds (possibility for shared part-time position with an engagement of at least 40%). Applicants are required to have a strong interest in neuroimaging and developmental research questions and need to be able to work with young children and families. Previous background in study conduction and programming are desirable, but not required. Job duties include re-inviting and scheduling families from an existing database, writing ethical applications, task development, standardized testing and assistance during pediatric neuroimaging sessions, data organization, entry and analysis. German language skills are required in order to work with the families. This position is currently restricted to one year, but future funding applications within the project are supported. Workplace is within the research facilities of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and University Hospital in Basel. For more information and to apply, please send a CV and motivational letter to Dr. Nora Raschle using the subject line “RA kids study” (nora.raschle(a)upkbs.ch). Salary is paid on an hourly basis (25CHF/h) and will be around 4000CHF/month in a full-time setting. =========================== 4. Research/Technical Assistant in Functional and Structural Neuroimaging Analysis We are looking for one full-time research/technical assistant to support ongoing neuroimaging projects investigating brain structure and function in children and adolescents with and without conduct disorder (DTI/fMRI/sMRI) (possibility for part-time position with an engagement of at least 60%). Applicants are required to have a strong interest in neuroimaging research and previous background in MRI analysis techniques and/or programming are beneficial (e.g. comfortable working in linux/MATLAB environment, SPM, FSL, python). Job duties include neuroimaging data organization and analysis and support in manuscript preparation. This position is currently restricted to one year, but future funding applications within the project are supported. Workplace is within the research facilities of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and University Hospital in Basel. English or German language skills are required. For more information and to apply, please send a CV and motivational letter to Dr. Nora Raschle using the subject line “RA tech” (nora.raschle(a)upkbs.ch). Salary is dependent on previous experience and employment times, starting around 4000CHF/month for a full-time setting. =============================================== 5. The Division of Newborn Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School invites applications for a Research Technologist. The successful candidate will carry out studies on human brain development by using a combination of different neuroimaging techniques, such as MEG, EEG and DTI. The focus of the studies is two common pediatric neurological disorders: epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Previous experience with MEG and/or multichannel EEG data analysis skills is required. A candidate for this research position may hold a MSc or a PhD degree, e.g., in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field in engineering. Experience in the acquisition of neuroimaging data or with the analysis of DTI or fMRI data is an advantage. Appointments will be normally made for one year with a possibility to extend depending on further funding. This position is best for a person interested in neuroimaging data analysis from newborns, babies and children. Below is a description of the responsibilities and minimum and preferred qualifications. Responsibilities: Experimental setup of pediatric neuroimaging studies. Acquisition/collection of MEG and related data (i.e. EEG, EOG, etc) from healthy as well as sick newborn, babies, and children. Analysis and evaluation of MEG and related data by using sophisticated software analysis tools such as BrainStorm, MNE, FieldTrip, SPM, etc. Modification of neuroimaging tools to adapt to the specific project requirements. Minimum qualifications: MSc in the area of Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field in engineering. Proven familiarity with MEG/EEG apparatus. Basic understanding of the electromagnetic theory for signal analysis. Excellent Matlab and/or Python programming skills and demonstrated experience with Linux operating system. Previous experience in Biomagnetic research is not required but it will be preferred. Fluency in English since there will be frequent interactions with the family members as well as children. Abilities to relate to children and their parents are essential. Conditions of Employment: Salary: commensurate with education and experience (50-60K$). BCH has excellent benefits, including health benefits and retirement plans with employer contributions. BCH values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. How to Apply Please send a cover letter and a recent CV to the following address (either by post or email): Christos Papadelis, PhD Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School 9 Hope Ave, Waltham MA 02453, USA E-mail: christos.papadelis(a)childrens.harvard.edu Phone: +1-781-216-1128 =============================== 6. Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow University of Southampton - Human Sciences Research Unit Location: Southampton Salary: £28,695 to £40,847 per annum Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Contract / Temporary Placed on: 19th May 2015 Closes: 18th June 2015 Job Ref: 568215KR Fixed Term Until 30/06/2018 Personalized fitting and evaluation of hearing aids with EEG responses This is an exciting opportunity to work on an EPSRC funded project joint between the Universities of Southampton, Manchester and Imperial College, London. The project aims to optimise hearing aid devices for individuals based on the analysis of neurophysiological responses to complex auditory stimuli and especially speech. We aim to develop algorithms and associated experimental protocols for personalized hearing aid fitting, based on stimuli that patients consider realistic and challenging. The vision is to reduce the reliance on subjective, voluntary responses, and move to more objective approaches based on neurophysiological responses. Objective approaches have the advantage that they can be carried out in patients who are unable to provide such voluntary responses, for example infants or the elderly with dementia. Also by monitoring hearing without constant interruption to assess patients’ perception, the performance of the hearing aid can be assessed in more natural listening conditions and over a longer time scale than is typically available in audiology clinics. This approach would be applied at the initial stage of hearing-aid fitting, in evaluation of fitting and in the longer term, adapting the system to changing acoustic environments and changing user requirements. The project objectives are: 1) Propose, assess, and recommend stimuli to use in assessing hearing performance and access to speech 2) Propose, assess, and recommend signal processing and analysis methods to extract information on access to speech from Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals, using a minimum number of channels necessary. 3) Assess if responses in the EEG to real-world stimuli are sufficiently sensitive and robust (within a reasonable time-duration of tests) to provide the foundation for the development of clinical procedures 4) Propose, assess, and recommend algorithms to optimize hearing aid fitting, based on parameters extracted from EEG stimulus responses 5) Assess the feasibility of using this approach in infants and other patient groups. The project team includes Dr Steven Bell, Professor David Simpson, Dr Karolina Kluk-de-Kort, Dr. Tobias Reichenbach, Dr Ben Lineton and Dr Patric Naylor from the industrial partner Interacoustics. The team has expertise in biomedical signal processing, clinical audiology, electrophysiology, and speech processing. Post-doctoral researchers will join each of the centres for three years and become part of the interdisciplinary team working on this project across the centres. This is an exciting multidisciplinary project that aims to ultimately improve patient care. You must have expertise in biomedical signal processing, preferably with experience in the analysis of EEG signals and/or audiology. Hands-on experience with the analysis of signals from patients, healthy volunteers, or animals, and knowledge of signal processing approaches is essential. For the level 4 Research Fellow role applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 568215KR on all correspondence. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert. ================================== 7. Hi please could you circulate this to potentially interested parties. QUT is strongly prioritizing Behavioural Neuroscience and Imaging in view of their partnership in the new Herston Imaging Research Facility (http://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2012/06/new-herston-imaging-research-faci…). I am happy to advise anyone who is interested in applying. cheers Pat Johnston patrick.johnston(a)qut.edu.au Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowship Scheme - Queensland University of Technology Vice-Chancellors Research Fellowship Scheme QUT is offering up to 20 Vice-Chancellors Research Fellowships for leading postdoctoral researchers at Level B and C on a three year fixed-term basis. These prestigious fellowships are available in the following target areas: Behavioural Neuroscience and Imaging Infectious Disease Injury Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation Medical Robotics Bioproducts Digital Productivity Data Science, Computational Modelling and Simulation Science Integrated STEM Education for the Young Design and Health Technology, Strategy and Innovation Intellectual Property Sustainable Power Engineering When applying for this position you are required to: Upload your Curriculum Vitae (maximum 10 pages) and demonstrate as part of your CV your personal achievement in relation to the topics in selection criteria 1 in the guidelines. Provide a detailed research project proposal (maximum 8 pages) and indicate that prior contact and confirmation of the suitability of the proposed project has been discussed with the relevant Assistant Dean (Research) and/or Institute Director. The requirements of the research project proposal can be found in selection criteria 2 in the guidelines. For Research Fellows only (Level C) upload your statement of claims (maximum 2 pages) including examples outlining your suitability for the role referring to selection criteria 3 in the guidelines. How to apply: If you have NOT registered with our Online Application System, you can begin your Application by clicking the 'Begin' button. If you are unsure if you have registered before, click here and follow the steps. https://qut.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplicatio… ======================

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YNiC Seminar Thursday, 21st May
by YNiC Reception 21 May '15

21 May '15

Dear Users This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020) Michael Mackay, University of Newcastle, will give an external project proposal presentation on "Biomarkers of cortical epilepsy". Abstract: Epilepsy is one of the most common neuronal disorders affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide. Almost 30% of patients are refractory to anticonvulsant medication. In focal epilepsy, when seizure-freedom is not achieved using anticonvulsant drugs, resective surgery can be considered as a therapeutic option. However resective surgery is not without its risks, and depending on the type of surgery up to 50% of patients will have no improvement in their symptoms. The aim of this research is to improve outcomes in epilepsy surgery using high frequency oscillations in magnetoencephalography as a non-invasive biomarker of the epileptogenic zone, and through modelling of neocortical epilepsy using subject-specific structural connectivity data derived from tractography and performing in silico surgery to predict ideal surgical intervention. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after the seminar. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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YNiC seminar 21st May
by rem 18 May '15

18 May '15

Dear Users This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020) Michael Mackay, University of Newcastle, will give an external project proposal presentation on "Biomarkers of cortical epilepsy". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after the seminar. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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3 more jobs/Phds...
by Gary Green 14 May '15

14 May '15

1. PhD singapore The Nanyang Technological University, Singapore is inviting applications for PhD Scholarships for a project examining the relationship between psychological, social and health issues with the built environment. Project Description: The aim of this exciting and innovative project is to examine the relationship between the environment (and, more specifically, underground environments) with (i) human psychology, (ii) health and (iii) social attitudes. This is a very well-funded, multidisciplinary project that includes faculties from engineering, medical and psychology / neuroscience backgrounds. Successful candidates will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, excellent supervision and extensive support for research and conferences. No. of awards: Three (3) scholarships are available. Duration of awards: 3-4 years Terms of awards: The scholarship covers full tuition fees, and offers a generous monthly stipend. Eligibility: Highly talented and dedicated PhD students with strong backgrounds in sociology, psychology, engineering, architecture, neuroscience, medicine and health, or other related disciplines. Candidates should possess or will be graduating with a Master’s or a good Honours degree, or equivalent. Candidates should be able to work independently as well as in a team, demonstrate excellent research abilities, and be proficient in English. The Interdisciplinary Graduate School also requires good GRE and TOEFL scores. There is no restriction on the nationality of the candidates. Application details: If interested, please send a full CV to Professor Georgios Christopoulos <cgeorgios(a)ntu.edu.sg> with “PhD NTU Underground” in the subject line. Closing date: The deadline for application is 30 June 2015 (for admission in January 2016, Semester 2). =========================================== 2. Research Fellow, Oxford Clinical research fellow position available starting October 2015 in Oxford. Would suit a medical doctor (e.g. anaesthetist, neurosurgeon, neuroradiologists, stroke doctor, intensivist) The project investigates Subarachnoid Haemorrhage using a variety of functional, structural and metabolic MRI techniques. Link to job advertisement here: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobs… and to twitter notice here (feel free to retweet!) https://twitter.com/kyletsp/status/598150585662185472 thanks Kyle Pattinson ============================================ 3. Post doc Maastricht Postdoctoral Research Position in Neuroeconomics/Decision Neuroscience The Maastricht University – Center of Neuroeconomics (MU-CeN) and the Department of Economics (AE1) of Maastricht University offer a Postdoctoral Research position in Neuroeconomics/Decision Neuroscience. MU-CeN consists of researchers and PhD students from research groups and departments in Cognitive Neuroscience, Economics, Finance, Marketing and Psychology. JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant contributes to research in Neuroeconomics/Decision Neuroscience at MU-CeN and the Department of Economics. The candidate is also expected to do a limited amount of teaching (in English). Maastricht University neuroeconomics/decision neuroscience research facilities include Siemens 3T, 7T and 9.4T fMRI scanners, EEG, TMS, tDCS, and a 33 person fully computerized behavioral lab. For more information about MU-CeN, see our website at <neuroeconomics.nl>. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in (neuro)economics, neuroscience, psychology, or a related discipline or a related field (completed or nearly completed) Programming experience (e.g., R, Matlab, Python) Preferably experience with human neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI), brain stimulation (tDCS, TMS), and/or computational modeling. Multi- disciplinary background and interests are a plus. Strong research orientation CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The postdoctoral positions is offered for a three-year period and should commence before January 2016. In case of successful grant acquisition transformation into tenure track may be possible. Salary is competitive and ranges (depending on qualifications and experience) from EUR 3259 to EUR 5070 per month (12 monthly payments) for a full-time employment. On top of this, there is an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end of year allowance. Non-Dutch applicants may be eligible for favourable tax treatment. APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION: Further information can be obtained by contacting Prof.dr. Arno Riedl: e-mail: a.riedl(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter and some research papers (max. 2). Two letters of reference, assessing the applicant’s research potential and personality, should be sent independently by the referees. Applications should be submitted electronically and all material, including reference letters, be sent to 'econae1office-sbe(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl' with reference to 'Neuroeconomics Post-doc 2015'. Applications will be screened on a rolling basis but should be received not later than June 1, 2015. INTERVIEWS: Interviews with promising applicants will be scheduled on a rolling basis via Skype or at Maastricht University.

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Fwd: HRA approval
by Antony Morland 13 May '15

13 May '15

Please see the message and attachments for a 'heads up' about NHS ethics. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Research Governance <Research.Governance(a)york.nhs.uk> Date: 13 May 2015 at 12:43 Subject: HRA approval To: Research Governance <Research.Governance(a)york.nhs.uk> Dear all Please see attached a summary of the new HRA approval process that is coming in over the coming 12 months. Also attached is the current HRA 'statement of activities' Please take a few minutes to read the summary and have a look at the statement of activities (which will in effect will replace the SSI form). Thanks and regards, Damon Foster Head of R&D DISCLAIMER: This email may contain confidential and/or proprietary information some or all of which may be legally privileged. It is for the intended recipient only. If any addressing or transmission error has misdirected this email, please notify the author by replying to this email and destroy any copies. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print, or rely on this email. The information contained in this email may be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Unless the information is legally exempt from disclosure, the confidentiality of this email AND YOUR REPLY cannot be guaranteed. -- Antony Morland, PhD Head of the Centre for Neuroscience, Hull-York Medical School. Deputy Director, York Neuroimaging Centre Department of Psychology, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK.

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