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Fwd: Researcher position: Multivariate Image Analysis, Munich, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
by Gary Green 03 Feb '15

03 Feb '15

Researcher position (PhD student / Post-Doc level): The Centre for Early Psychosis Studies (Head: Dr. Nikolaos Koutsouleris) at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Chair: Prof. Dr. Peter Falkai), under the EUFP-7 project PRONIA (http://www.pronia.eu), seeks an outstanding individual for the development of multivariate biomarkers of major psychiatric diseases, including schizophrenic and affective psychoses, borderline personality and anxiety disorders. The project's aim is to construct reliable diagnostic and predictive methods that integrate neuroimaging, neurocognitive, genetic, metabolomic and clinical biomarkers using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques. The salary is according the German TV-L E13 and depends on academic level of the applicant. The position is initially limited to one year, with the possibility to further extend it for another two years. Application Criteria: The candidate should be experienced in MATLAB programming and should be familiar with current neuroimaging processing techniques (e.g. VBM, cortex reconstruction) and software packages (SPM, FSL, Freesurfer). These skills are needed to further develop and extend in-house machine-learning techniques, including unsupervised and semi-supervised clustering techniques vector-machines and ensemble learning methods. An important focus of the work will be the analysis of genetic data acquired within PsyCourse (http://www.psycourse.de/) using the aforementioned techniques. The successful candidate will work in the coordinating centre of a multi-centre EU Project's with a young, dynamic and multidisciplinary team. The main roles associated with this position are not restricted to scientific output, they include software production and project coordination as well. Henceforth the candidate should have a flexible and structured profile complemented by a good strategic thinking ability. Long-standing cooperations exist with the Structural Brain Mapping Group at the University of Jena (Prof. Christian Gaser) and the Section for Biomedical Image Analysis (Prof. Christos Davatzikos). Please send your application including a CV and a letter of recommendation to Dr. Nikolaos Koutsouleris, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Nußbaumstr. 7, 80336 Munich, Germany or by email to nikolaos.koutsouleris(a)med.uni-muenchen.de. For further information concerning this position and our research group, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Nikolaos Koutsouleris and Carlos Cabral (carlos.cabral(a)med.uni-muenchen.de). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The start date is as soon as possible.

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Prof Andrew Holmes Grand Challenge Seminar - School of Psychology
by Ekaterini Klepousniotou 03 Feb '15

03 Feb '15

Could you please circulate the following Nervous System and Its Disorders Grand Challenge Talk hosted by the School of Psychology at the University of Leeds on February 25, 2015. Thank you in advance. All the best, Katerina ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Nervous System and Its Disorders Grand Challenge Talk, School of Psychology Date: Wednesday February 25, 2015 Time: 3-4pm Venue: Electrical Engineering Agilent LT (1.52) Speaker: Dr Andrew Holmes Chief, Laboratory of Behavioral & Genomic Neuroscience National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA Title: The Traumatized Brain: how modern neuroscience is identifying causes and cures for anxiety Focus: Anxiety disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder are now the most common of all psychiatric conditions, but remain poorly understood and inadequately treated. Revolutionary advances in modern neuroscience are revealing key pathological brain mechanisms associated with persistent anxiety, and illuminating a path towards effective new therapeutic approaches. BioSketch: Andy did his PhD with John Rodgers at Leeds 1995-1998, following which he obtained a PostDoc Fellowship with Jacky Crawley at NIH in Bethesda. In 2004, he was appointed Section Chief with the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and, in 2011, became Chief of the Laboratory of Behavioral and Genomic Research at NIAAA. Andy has lectured the world over, and has received numerous awards and honours for his contributions to neuroscience. At the time of writing, he has published c. 150 research and/or review articles in high impact journals and has a Google Scholar h index of 56 with over 10,500 citations to his work. He is Editor-in-Chief for Genes, Brain and Behavior, serves on the Editorial Boards of Addiction Biology and Acta Neuropsychologia, and is an Associate/Advisory/Review Editor for at least half-a-dozen other major journals. Andy regularly reviews for major research funding agencies in North America and Europe, and has served as ad hoc reviewer for more than 80 scientific journals. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Ekaterini Klepousniotou Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience & Neuropsychology School of Psychology University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT UK Tel: +44 (0)113 3435716 Fax: +44 (0)113 3435749

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Fwd: Post-doctoral fellow position
by Gary Green 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

The Neuroimaging Research Core at the Marcus Autism Center in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University, in collaboration with the Biomedical Imaging Technology Center in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Emory University/Georgia Tech, is offering a full time position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering, MR physics, Computer Sciences, Neuroscience, Psychology or related fields, as well as research experience in MRI image and brain network analyses. Experience with MRI analysis software packages (i.e., FSL, AFNI for diffusion and functional MRI data analyses) and strong computer programming skills (MATLAB, C/C++ & Bash scripts) are required. The Neuroimaging Research Core at Marcus is currently conducting several large-scale longitudinal infant and school-aged neuroimaging studies. The Core has a strong interest in developmental brain changes in very young infants (0 to 6 months) and in young children. The goal of these studies is to understand how autism spectrum disorders (ASD) impact the development of brain and behavior. The applicant will be expected to (i) develop computational and statistics methods to analyze neuroimaging data from infants and school-aged children (in both cross-sectional and longitudinal data sets), (ii) design and implement novel techniques for optimizing data collection from infants and children, (iii) prepare manuscripts and extramural grants, and (iv) collaborate with MRI physicists, social neuroscientists, engineers, and clinicians. The position-holder will be expected to work closely with the Biomedical Imaging Technology Center (directed by Dr. Xiaoping Hu) and the Social Neuroscience Lab (directed by Dr. Warren Jones) at the Marcus Autism Center. The Biomedical Imaging Technology Center is a research center of the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, a joint department of Georgia Tech and Emory University specializing in functional brain imaging, high-field imaging, in vivo spectroscopy, and molecular imaging. The Marcus Autism Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is the country’s largest center for clinical care of children and adolescents with ASD, with more than 5,000 unique children and their families served each year. The Center is also one of the national hubs of science in the field of developmental disabilities, designated by NIH as an Autism Center of Excellence. Programs range from social and behavioral neuroscience, to molecular genetics and model systems, to the augmentation of community resources and community-viable treatments. The position is available immediately and the initial appointment is for one year. Renewal is expected if progress is satisfactory. Emory University School of Medicine offers competitive benefits and salary package in line with NIH guidelines and has been ranked high as one of the “Best Places to Work for Postdocs”. Interested candidates should email to Dr. Longchuan Li (lli36(a)emory.edu <mailto:lli36@emory.edu>, please include the word “POSTDOC” in the subject of the email), with a cover letter and CV. Qualified candidates will be asked to have 3 letters of reference forwarded to Dr. Li. *Related publications:* Jones, W., and A. Klin. "Attention to eyes is present but in decline in 2-6-month-old infants later diagnosed with autism." /Nature/ 504.7480 (2013): 427-431. Shultz, Sarah, Ami Klin, and Warren Jones. "Inhibition of eye blinking reveals subjective perceptions of stimulus salience." /Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences/ 108.52 (2011): 21270-21275. Li, Longchuan, et al. "Mapping putative hubs in human, chimpanzee and rhesus macaque connectomes via diffusion tractography." /Neuroimage/ 80 (2013): 462-474. Li, Longchuan, et al. "The effects of connection reconstruction method on the interregional connectivity of brain networks via diffusion tractography." /Human brain mapping/ 33.8 (2012): 1894-1913. Craddock, R. Cameron, et al. "Disease state prediction from resting state functional connectivity." /Magnetic resonance in Medicine/ 62.6 (2009): 1619-1628.

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Fwd: New MA/PhD programs in Forensic Psychology/Neuroscience (Ontario, Canada)
by Gary Green 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and Office of Graduate Studies are pleased to announce the new M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Forensic Psychology. Graduate students in these programs will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and coursework on the application of psychology to the justice system. Specifically, they will be able to study topics, such as: - the antisocial personality and psychopathy - domestic violence - eyewitness identifications - geographic profiling - investigative interviewing - juvenile offenders - lie detection - sex offenders - wrongful conviction The M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Forensic Psychology are unique. These programs are situated in an interdisciplinary Faculty and at a university that emphasizes applied, interdisciplinary, collaborative research. Students, therefore, have the opportunity to learn from scholars from a variety of disciplines, such as criminology, legal studies, other social sciences, forensic science, and neuroscience. Exceptional applicants will have the exclusive option to be admitted directly into the five-year Ph.D. program without first having to complete a master’s degree. The program offers a strong orientation in the social and biological sciences and is a good fit for students interested in academic and applied (non-clinical) psychological careers. The programs are situated in UOIT’s downtown Oshawa location. Classrooms and laboratory facilities are new and spacious. Police departments, mental health facilities, hospitals, addiction centres, and a courthouse are all in close proximity to the campus. Students will be well-positioned to conduct research with these institutions and organizations, and gain practical skills that will facilitate employment upon graduation. The application deadline for Fall 2015 is March 1, 2015. Interested students are invited to contact gradstudies(a)uoit.ca for additional information.

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YNiC Science Committee Meeting - Thursday, 5th February
by Jill Hurst 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

All, The next YNiCScienceCommitteemeeting will take place on Thursday, 5th February at 3pm. The meeting will last for less than 1hr and, for the convenience of users, will be held in Psychology, seminar room PS/B/002. YNiC users are encouraged to attend. This meeting is a key mechanism by which YNiC can support the needs of users. If you would like to raise an issue at the meeting, please email the Chair of Science Committee, <beth.jefferies(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:beth.jefferies@york.ac.uk>> so that your item can tabled. The agenda and minutes from the last meeting are attached. With very best wishes, Jill -- Jill Hurst PA to Gary Green MA DPhil BM BCh FRSA FSB Director - York Neuroimaging Centre Professor of Neuroimaging and Human Neuroscience Telephone: 01904 43 5329 Fax: 01904 43 5356

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Fwd: Advert for Research Associate/Post-doc position
by Gary Green 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

UNIVERSITY OF YORK DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Research Associate Ref: 4053 The Department of Psychology at the University of York is seeking a full time Research Associate to work on a project entitled ‘Assessing visual cortex in candidates for retinal prosthetics’. The project will use MRI methods to measure changes in the function and structure of human visual cortex in patients with visual loss resulting from age-related macular degeneration before and after implantation with retinal prosthetics. It is funded by the Wellcome Trust through the Centre for Chronic Diseases and Disorders (C2D2) at the University of York. The successful candidate will design and run neuroimaging experiments in patients using MRI, fMRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), present findings at meetings and prepare manuscripts for submission to leading journals. The work will be based at the University of York, supervised by Dr Heidi Baseler and Prof Tony Morland, in collaboration with Profs Paulo Stanga (Manchester), Ione Fine (U of Washington), Geoff Boynton (U of Washington), Dr Victoria Allgar (York) and Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. (California). Ideally, candidates will have a PhD in vision science, neuroimaging, neuroscience, experimental psychology, medicine or related area at the time of taking up the appointment. However, applicants without a PhD, but with relevant research experience in vision science and/or neuroimaging will be considered. While the post is in the Department of Psychology, those with qualifications in other disciplines – such as Physics, Maths, Computer Science, Engineering or Medicine - will be considered for the post. Experience in human neuroimaging in techniques such as structural MRI, fMRI and MRS will be particularly valuable, but applications from those with experience in only one of these areas will be considered. Experience publishing in high profile, peer-reviewed journals is desirable. As this study involves working with macular degeneration patients, experience with similar patients or other sensitive groups with visual impairment would also be helpful. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Heidi Baseler (Email: heidi.baseler(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:heidi.baseler@york.ac.uk>; Tel: +44 (0) 1904 322862) or Professor Antony Morland (Email: antony.morland(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:antony.morland@york.ac.uk>; Tel: +44 (0) 1904 322860). General information about the department is available at http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology. The salary is £30,434 a year. The vacancy is full time and the hours of work are 37 per week. The appointment is available immediately until 31 January 2017. Closing date: Midnight on Friday 27 February 2015. For further information and to apply on-line, please visit our website: https://jobs.york.ac.uk The University of York is committed to promoting equality and diversity. The Department of Psychology holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating a commitment to supporting women in science. -- Dr Heidi A. Baseler Lecturer in Imaging Sciences Department of Psychology University of York Centre for Neuroscience Hull York Medical School York YO10 5DD UK Tel: +44 (0)1904 322862 Email: heidi.baseler(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:heidi.baseler@york.ac.uk> Email disclaimer: http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm

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YNiC seminar 5th February
by rem 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

Dear Users This Thursday (from 4.15 pm in B020), Gary Green will give a talk on "Update on Hyperpolarisation: what, how and why". Please note the slightly later start time of 4.15 pm. 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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Fwd: PhD: social neuroscience & machine learning
by Gary Green 01 Feb '15

01 Feb '15

PhD position at the intersection between social neuroscience and machine learning "Brain networks of social interaction across connectivity types" The Human Brain Project leverages authentically interdisciplinary neuroscience. In an innovative approach, we will investigate the neurobiological network architecture underlying the entire spectrum of social-interaction skills, including emotion, perspective-taking, and empathy. We target social processes in the brain because they most clearly set human beings apart from other species (TEDx talk: http://bit.ly/VJES2Q). Given the challenging nature of social cognition, we will capitalize on data-driven methods that learn patterns in four different types of brain connectivity data with a minimum of a-priori assumptions. This goal will necessitate close collaboration between the neuroimaging methods group in Paris, France, and the cognitive neuroscience group in Düsseldorf/Jülich, Germany. Completion of this PhD program allows you to become part of the badly needed, new generation of computationally trained imaging neuroscientists. What you would work on - Work on questions that matter with multivariate statistical tools applicable beyond imaging neuroscience, in teams that are knowledgeable, passionate, and fun. - We aim at the characterization of the neurobiology of social cognition as a whole. This includes both low-level (e.g. face processing) as well as high-level (e.g. Theory of Mind) aspects. We will perform a variety of connectivity and data-mining approaches. - Aimed at multi-modal connectivity characterization, the project will involve 1) meta-analytic functional connectivity (MACM), 2) resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC), 3) structural covariance (SCOV), and 4) diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). - All methods are established, making this position an excellent opportunity to learn various approaches for the analysis of structural and functional neuroimaging data - This will allow for a comprehensive neurobiological model of social interaction processes in healthy humans that is cross-validated across methods What we expect - High motivation for inter-disciplinary challenges - an analytical, problem-solving mindset - MSc or equivalent in computer science, physics, biomedical engineering, psychology, medicine, biology (technical background is strongly preferred) - Talent with computers, programming experience (especially in Python) is strongly preferred - Experience in MRI analysis (SPM, FSL) is preferred - Fluent in written+oral English language - Geographic mobility: first part of the PhD will be in Paris, second part will be in Düsseldorf/Jülich What we provide We guarantee a three-year PhD position, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The position is available immediately. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Payment will correspond to salary grade 13/2 of the German Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Civil Services (TVöD). Application Send CV, motivation letter, and contact details of two academic referees to Dr. Danilo Bzdok danilobzdok(a)gmail.com Parietal Group Neurospin Commissariat à l’énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives (CEA) à Saclay Paris, France Brain Network Modelling Group Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine 1 Research Centre Jülich Jülich, Germany Cognitive Neuroscience Group Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany

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Fwd: Post-doctoral and PhD positions in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology at the Center for Cognition and Decision Making, Higher School of Economics, Moscow
by Gary Green 01 Feb '15

01 Feb '15

***Post-doctoral and PhD positions in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology at the Center for Cognition and Decision Making, Higher School of Economics, Moscow*** The Faculty of Psychology, Higher School of Economics (HSE, Moscow) is pleased to announce a number of new post-doctoral and PhD posts at Cognitive Control, Communication and Perception Laboratory (http://www.hse.ru/en/cdm-centre/CCCP). Research topics include: neural dynamics of language comprehension and production, cognitive control in communication, sensory-motor integration, embodied cognition, numeracy, interactions between domain-specific and domain-general cognitive systems, language acquisition, communication deficits (e.g. aphasia), etc. The laboratory is a structural part of the HSE’s Centre for Cognition & Decision Making (http://www.hse.ru/en/cdm-centre) with ample collaboration opportunities within the Centre as well as with other research groups at HSE, within Russia, and internationally. Research facilities include multi-channel EEG, navigated TMS-EEG, behavioural, and eye-tracking equipment. The Center also provides access to MEG, fMRI and a range of neurological populations. This new international lab operates in tight collaboration with the Centre of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience at Aarhus University (Denmark), Psychology Department at Northumbria University Newcastle (UK), and other international research centres. The post holders will have an advantage of being able to further define and expand the laboratory’s research programme. The HSE is a young, dynamic and fast-growing research-intensive university providing unique research opportunities (http://hse.ru/en, http://psy.hse.ru/en). The Faculty of Psychology is committed to developing various areas of modern experimental psychology and, most crucially, Cognitive Neuroscience. Working conditions: - Access to multimodal neuroimaging facilities (brain-navigated TMS, multi-channel EGG, MEG, eye-tracking, etc. http://psy.hse.ru/en/res-center) - Internationally competitive salary, 13% flat income tax rate and other benefits - Generous travel support and research grants provided by the University’s Centre for Advanced Studies (www.cas.hse.ru <http://www.cas.hse.ru/>) - Low teaching load, minimal administrative service required - Heavy emphasis on high quality research Requirements For post-doc posts: - Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, language sciences or related fields - Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required) - Demonstrated ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality research publishable in quality international peer-reviewed journals For PhD students: - Master or similar degree in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, language sciences or related fields - Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required) - High motivation to conduct high-quality interdisciplinary research in international settings Staff appointments are made for an initial 2.5-year period. Upon successful completion of an interim review, contracts are normally extended for another three years, ultimately leading up to tenure review. PhD posts are funded for a fixed term of 3 years. Please provide your CV, a minimum of 2 recommendation letters, a statement of research interest, and a copy of a recently published research paper. All materials should be addressed to CCCPGroup(a)hse.ru <https://e.mail.ru/compose/?mailto=mailto%3aCCCPGroup@hse.ru> and be submitted as soon as possible. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the selection process outcome. If you have any further questions, please contact Dr Victoria Moiseeva at vmoiseeva(a)hse.ru <https://e.mail.ru/compose/?mailto=mailto%3avmoiseeva@hse.ru> Best wishes, Olga Ph.D. Researcher Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology RAS +79268365593

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Fwd: Research Assistant II Job Opening at Laboratory for Neurocognitive Research
by Gary Green 01 Feb '15

01 Feb '15

*Research Assistant II* ** _Development and Validation of Novel Technologies for Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury_ The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is now accepting applications for a Research Assistant II to support the Ettenhofer Laboratory for Neurocognitive Research at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). The Research Assistant II will contribute to clinical research funded by the Department of Defense to develop and validate novel technologies for the assessment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Research activities will take place at USUHS facilities in the Bethesda area as well the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Research modalities will include fMRI, DTI, eye tracking, EEG, and neuropsychological assessment. Participants will include military service members, civilians, and veterans. This work will take place within a multidisciplinary academic/medical setting, including opportunities for collaboration with other scientists in the D.C. metropolitan area and nationwide. The Research Assistant II will plan, conduct, and complete research activities (e.g., recruitment, scheduling, study coordination, data collection, data management, and analysis) under the supervision of the head of the laboratory and senior research personnel. He or she will initiate and maintain contact with collaborators and potential participants. The candidate will also assist with writing and editing of experimental results for presentations and publications in scientific settings and technical and peer-reviewed journals. *Qualifications: *Qualified candidates will have completed all requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is preferred. Required experience includes a minimum of 2-4 years of directly relevant human subjects research, including: conduct and analysis of neuroimaging research; use of statistical analysis suites such as SPSS; and previous experience with peer-review and publication of scientific research. *Inquiries and Applications: *Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals are encouraged to send inquiries or applications electronically to Dr. Mark Ettenhofer at _fusion(a)usuhs.edu <mailto:fusion@usuhs.edu>_. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. Letters of recommendation will also be requested prior to interview. HJF is a global organization dedicated to advancing military medical research. USUHS is a federally-funded medical and graduate university in Bethesda, MD that trains both military and civilian scientists and health care practitioners. University: www.usuhs.mil <http://www.usuhs.mil/> Laboratory: www.usuhs.mil/faculty/markettenhofer-mps.html <http://www.usuhs.mil/faculty/markettenhofer-mps.html> -- Ashley Safford, PhD Postdoctoral Fellow askye37(a)gmail.com <mailto:askye37@gmail.com>

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