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Fwd: Postdoctoral & Research Assistant Positions - Nantz National Alzheimer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute
by Gary Green 01 Feb '15

01 Feb '15

** * * *Job Summary: *The**Nantz National Alzheimer Center <http://www.houstonmethodist.org/NantzNationalAlzheimerCenter>, Neuroimaging Lab <http://www.houstonmethodist.org/neuroimaging-lab>invites applicants for a full-time Postdoctoral position as well as a full-time Research Assistant position to participate in groundbreaking research to prevent or cure Alzheimer’s disease and other related neurodegenerative disorders, as part of a clinical research program of the Houston Methodist Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College <http://www.houstonmethodist.org/research>(Houston, Texas). Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are Weill Cornell Medical College and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist and Weill Cornell offer joint educational programs in medicine and clinical research through the Weill Cornell Medical College, and joint pre-doctoral training in translational biomedical research through the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Houston Methodist Research Institute. *_Postdoctoral Position_**__* *Principal Responsibilities: *The Houston Methodist Research Institute seeks a qualified candidate to fill the position of neuroimaging research associate at the Nantz National Alzheimer Center, Department of Neurology. The ideal candidate will have a background in signal processing and excellent computational skills. Experience using and developing algorithms for the analysis of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as positron emission tomography (PET), and having applied those algorithms to MRI/PET data will be a plus. ** ** *Required Qualifications: *Applicants must hold a PhD degree in computer engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering, applied physics, or equivalent, preferably, but not necessarily, with experience in brain-image analysis. ** The successful candidate is expected to work on innovative neuroimaging research particularly as it is applied to human brain disease. Supervisors will include neuroscientists and biomedical engineers. Importantly, the successful candidate will carry out all the technical steps involved in the processing of brain MRI and PET images and ensure their quality. Critical steps are to evaluate the quality of MRI data, use standard software (MATLAB, FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM, Slicer, etc.) to analyze structural and functional MRI, and develop algorithms to optimize the use of those tools, as well as analyzing and databasing all MRI data. The successful candidate will use similar tools to process and store data from positron emission tomography (PET). *Benefits:* ·Starting date: As soon as possible ·The postdoctoral position is scheduled initially for two years (open to five) ·Salary will depend on experience *_Research Assistant _* *Principal Responsibilities:*Primary responsibilities include neuroimaging data analysis, behavioral analysis, data management, and general scientific programming. Standard software tools will be used for the statistical analysis of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as positron emission tomography (PET). *Required Qualifications:*A strong background in computer programming and Linux is essential. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or physics, although other backgrounds with requisite experience will be considered. Proficiency in MATLAB, shell scripting, and python is strongly encouraged. Familiarity with common neuroimaging tools is a plus (Freesurfer, FSL, AFNI, SPM, Slicer, etc.). The candidate is also expected to assist in management of neuroimaging data, therefore database experience (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or experience with neuroinformatics software (XNAT) is highly beneficial. The ideal candidate must be mature and responsible with excellent organizational, as well as oral and written communication skills. You must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, juggle and prioritize multiple tasks, and seek help when required. *Benefits:* ·Starting date: As soon as possible ·The Research Assistant position is scheduled initially for two years (open to renewal) ·Salary will depend on experience *Additional Information: *Applicants should e-mail (1) a letter of interest, (2) CV, and (3) three references to Joseph Masdeu, MD, PhD (jcmasdeu(a)houstonmethodist.org <mailto:jcmasdeu@houstonmethodist.org>) and Belen Pascual, PhD (bpascual(a)houstonmethodist.org <mailto:bpascual@houstonmethodist.org>). The Houston Methodist Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. * * * * *Clarisa Ting* *Research Assistant* *Nantz National Alzheimer Center* *Houston Methodist Neurological Institute* *6560 Fannin, Suite 802* *Houston, TX 77030* *Phone: 713-441-1150* *Fax: 713-790-4990* Houston Methodist. Leading Medicine. Houston Methodist is ranked by /U.S.News & World Report/ as one of America's "Best Hospitals" in 11 specialties and designated as a Magnet hospital for excellence in nursing. Houston Methodist has also been named to /FORTUNE® / Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list for nine years in a row. Visit us at houstonmethodist.org. Follow us at twitter.com/MethodistHosp and facebook.com/HoustonMethodist. ***CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE*** This e-mail is the property of Houston Methodist and/or its relevant affiliates and may contain restricted and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the recipient), please contact the sender and delete all copies of the message. Thank you.

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Fwd: PhD position in neuroeconomics/neuromarketing
by Gary Green 01 Feb '15

01 Feb '15

Dear colleagues, Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position (3 years) at the Center for Neuroeconomic Studies (CNS) at Maastricht University. The successful applicant will work with Caroline Goukens, Kelly Geyskens and other researchers at CNS (www.neuroeconomics.nl) on the neural processes underlying human decision making and employing combinations of research methods and tools from marketing, economics, psychology, neuroscience, lab experiments, and neuroimaging (MRI). CNS offers an exciting and friendly multidisciplinary research environment with ample opportunities for training and collaboration. The center has access to excellent technical facilities including research-dedicated 3T, 7T, and 9.4T MRI scanners, as well as laboratories for brain stimulation (TMS, tCS), behavioral experiments, eye-tracking, and pharmacology. The candidate is expected to have a strong academic background. A quantitative Research Master is preferred. A preference is given to students who have excelled and shown excellence in at least one (preferably more) of the following subjects at the Masters level: economics, marketing, business, psychology, and neuroscience. Knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R or Stata) and programming skills (e.g., Matlab, z-tree, Brain Voyager) is advantageous and would be beneficial. Applications are welcome from overseas students as well EU nationals. Employment is expected to begin in Fall 2015. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a motivation letter. Two letters of academic 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 'neuroeconomics-sbe(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl' with reference to “PhD position neuroeconomics/neuromarketing" in the e-mail header. Applications must be received by February 14th 2015. Informal inquiries can be sent via email to Kelly Geyskens, k.geyskens(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl. Best regards, Tony -------- Tony Williams Assistant Professor Department of Economics (AE1) Maastricht University

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Fwd: Postdoctoral opportunity in Computational Neuroscience
by Gary Green 01 Feb '15

01 Feb '15

Postdoctoral opportunity in Computational Neuroscience We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow for research on computational neuroscience projects. We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic researcher with a strong quantitative background (e.g. Math, Physics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering) and experience in Neuroscience research. The research efforts will involve studying the generation and transmission of information in the brain during aging and associated neurodegenerative disorders (e.g, Alzheimer), using a combination of computational models, EEG, and fMRI data. For information about the lab see: https://sites.google.com/site/soterolab/home The postdoc will be part of an energetic and intellectually vibrant community of researchers at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (http://www.hbi.ucalgary.ca/). The position is funded for 2 years, with an initial one-year appointment and expectation of extension contingent on satisfactory progress. Please submit your application including CV, research interests, and two letters of reference to roberto.soterodiaz(a)ucalgary.ca <mailto:roberto.soterodiaz@ucalgary.ca> Roberto C. Sotero Department of Radiology and Hotchkiss Brain Institute. University of Calgary, Canada.

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Fwd: job opening: ESR and PhDs
by Gary Green 01 Feb '15

01 Feb '15

Three Early Stage Researcher positions: Understanding and predicting developmental language abilities and disorders in multilingual Europe (PredictAble) The Marie SkÅ?odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Innovative Training Networks (ITN) â??PredictAbleâ?? invites applications for three positions of Early Stage Researchers (ESRs, PhD students), available from April 1st, 2015 (Berlin, Paris, Potsdam). *The first position (ESR12) * *Development of experimental tools and materials valid for cross-linguistic research and for cross-linguistic diagnostic assessments in infants and children*** *University of Potsdam, Germany * Aim of this project it to compile diagnostic test instruments and experimental settings that can be used in different languages to evaluate linguistic competencies in infants and children. The successful candidate will collect, test, and adapt language assessments that can be used across the different languages in PredictAble (Catalan, Finish, French, German, Hungarian, Spanish) in cooperation with all partners. After completion of the language assessment tools, he/she will develop, test, and adapt experimental designs which can be used in very young children with the NIRS technology. The position is mainly located at the University of Potsdam, Germany (Neurocognition of Language Lab, http://www.uni-potsdam.de/nola) with exchanges to the partner institutions. Applicants should hold an MSc/MA in language and cognition, psycholinguistics, linguistics, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, or related fields. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with experimental research is especially desired (esp. in the field of language acquisition), as well as knowledge and skills of imaging methods and statistical analysis methods. The University of Potsdam hosts leading institutions in the field of language acquisition, linguistics, and (developmental) cognitive neuroscience (http://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/humfak/ebkwenglisch.html). The city of Potsdam is the historical residence of the German emperors, and its palaces are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Potsdam is close to Berlin, one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the world and home to a lively start-up scene. Both cities have a high quality of life at modest living costs. *The second position (ESR13)* *Development of a comprehensive analysis software for analysing NIRS data acquired in very young children * *NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH, Berlin, Germany* The goal of this project is the development of novel algorithms for the processing, analysis, and spatial mapping of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS, optical imaging) functional imaging data of brain activity in very young children. While over the last decade NIRS has become a viable research tool in many domains, because of its non-restricting nature it has gained special appeal for the functional brain mapping of children. The proposed work aims at addressing challenges that are particular to this subject group and which at present still hamper its wider use, such as the prevalence of fractured/segmented data, the high likelihood of motion artifacts, and the specific measuring geometry/anatomy. The newly developed tools are expected to be developed and applied within the framework of NIRxâ?? existing open access NIRS analysis software in a modular and expandable fashion. Besides features specific to small child studies we also anticipate the development of more general neuroimaging software functionality such as data integration with other modalities (e.g., EEG, behavioral), data import/export capabilities, and a strong focus on usability. The work is expected to adhere to best practices for code development and documentation. The programming is expected to be predominantly implemented in MATLABâ?¢. The candidate should hold a Masterâ??s (or comparable) degree in the Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, (Bio-) Physics or similar disciplines with a strong background in data analysis and programming. Ideally, the candidate has prior experience in bio-imaging data processing/work flow and is familiar with the applicable industry standards (e.g., DICOM). Experience or interest in experimental work in bio-imaging and/or psychology, while not required, is regarded beneficial. The location for this research will mainly be at NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH in Berlin, Germany, with expected close collaboration and visits to the partnering institutes, especially University of Potsdam, Germany and UniversitÃ© Paris Descartes, France. NIRx (www.nirx.net <http://www.nirx.net/>) is widely recognized as an industry leader and key innovator in the field of functional NIRS imaging and maintains close research collaborations with a number of international academic institutions. The German branch is located in the heart of Berlin, one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the world and home to a lively start-up scene. *The third position (ESR14) * *Infant/child electrophysiology, implementation of signal processing tools* *Paris Descartes University, Paris, France* The mission of this ESR is to develop experimental designs and data analysis tools for electrophysiological (EEG) measures, allowing the early identification of language delay at the single participant level. This is a particularly challenging task with young infants and children who typically provide noisy EEG data due to movement and other artifacts. The ESR will be expected to design and run experimental paradigms that can achieve high quality data in individual participants, and enable co-recording with eye-tracking and NIRS. The ESR will also be required to adapt existing analysis tools (e.g. EEGLab) and to develop new ones, e.g. using high-density EEG recordings (source localization, time-frequency analysis) to provide the most suitable methods for group as well as individual level data analysis, leading to the identification of early neural predictors of language delay. Interfacing the EEG analysis tools with NIRS, eye-tracking and other methods will also be necessary. The programming is expected to be predominantly implemented in MATLABâ?¢. The ESR is expected to pursue a PhD degree within the program. Therefore, prerequisite for the candidate is the academic merit to be admitted into a PhD program. The candidate should hold a Masterâ??s (or comparable) degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, (Bio)Physics or similar disciplines with a strong background in data analysis and programming. Experience with or interest in experimental work in bio-imaging and/or psychology, as well as in experimentation with infant/child populations, while not required, is regarded as beneficial. The working language is English. The location for this research will mainly be at the Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception, in Paris, France with expected close collaboration and visits to the partnering institutes, especially University of JyvaÌ?skyla, Finland. The working language for all positions is English. The ESRs are expected to pursue a PhD. The duration of the appointment is 36 months. There are no tuition fees. Salary (living allowance and mobility allowance) is given in accordance with Marie Curie European regulations. Note that we can only hire early stage researchers (i.e., candidates who are in the first four years of his/her research career and not have a doctoral degree) and only candidates who not have resided in the country where the research training activities take place for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date (and not have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in that country). Please send your application including: (1) a statement of research interests and motivation, (2) a full CV, (3) the names and e-mail addresses of at least two referees, (4) academic transcript, (5) list of publications/talks/posters, (6) a copy of the master's thesis, and (7) a statement of residency in the past 3 years as a single PDF by February, 15, 2015, to Christine Goerting: goerting [-at-] uni-potsdam.de <http://uni-potsdam.de>. Please clearly indicate in the subject line for which of the three positions you apply (Marie Curie ESR12, ESR13, or ESR14). --------------------- Judit Gervain Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception UMR 8158 CNRS-Paris Descartes 45 rue des Saints-PÃ¨res, Paris, 75006, France +33142862197 (office) judit.gervain(a)parisdescartes.fr <mailto:judit.gervain@parisdescartes.fr> https://sites.google.com/site/juditgervain/

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position - Neuroimaging in Alzheimer's - Barcelonabeta Brain Research Center
by Gary Green 01 Feb '15

01 Feb '15

*Job Summary: * The Pasqual Maragall Foundation <http://www.fpmaragall.org/en_index.html> invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral position to conduct post-processing and analyzing of MRI neuroimaging data (e.g. structural, fMRI, DWI), as part of a clinical research program of the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Centre <http://www.barcelonabeta.org/> (Barcelona, Spain). *Principal Responsibilities: * The primary responsibility of this position includes creating new hypothesis on the initial pathophysiological events of AD based on neuroimaging data within the Foundation’s Alzheimer’s disease clinical research and its flagship project, the Alzheimer and Families (ALFA). The ALFA study is a large longitudinal cohort of sons and daughters of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients, to explore the preclinical stage of this condition with the aim of identifying novel risk factors and biomarkers. Within this study, over 2700 volunteers have already been screened and a comprehensive amount of data has been collected, including blood samples, mental health, quality of life and risk factors, as well as, neuroimaging procedures to assess brain function. In this regard, over 500 participants already have undergone an MRI protocol and PET imaging is underway. This study will enhance our knowledge of the processes involved before the onset of AD to develop interventions aimed to prevent or delay the disease. The Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (Barcelonaβeta) is a new research infrastructure, constituted by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation and with the participation of the Pompeu Fabra University, dedicated to research on Alzheimer’s disease. The new building will be completed by summer 2014, and will contain excellent technical facilities including a research-dedicated 3T MR scanner, dedicated to clinical research on neurodegenerative diseases. Barcelonaβeta is a research institute affiliated to Pompeu Fabra University and is also part of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), a large research facility that hosts seven different research institutions related to biomedical research, including the Hospital del Mar Research Institute (IMIM), the Experimental and Health Sciences Department (CEXS) of the UPF, the Regenerative Medicine Centre of Barcelona (CMRB), and the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL), among others, in a multidisciplinary, collaborative and stimulating international environment in close contact with a clinical setting, thus conducive to translational research. *Required Qualifications: * ・PhD in Neuroscience, Medicine, Psychology, Neuropsychology or related disciplines. ・Strong background in the design of experimental protocols with fMRI and in the interpretation of neuroimaging research results. ・Excellent scientific writing skills. ・Ability to think independently and work collaboratively. *Benefits:* ・Starting date: May 2015. ・The postdoctoral position is scheduled initially for two years (open to renewal). ・Salary will depend on experience. *Additional Information: * To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following: 1) Cover letter describing research interests and relevant background; 2) CV with list of publications; 3) The names of three individuals who could provide reference letters. All files or inquiries should be submitted electronically to: jdgispert(a)fpmaragall.org <mailto:jdgispert@fpmaragall.org>. Access the electronic copy of this advert in this link <http://media.wix.com/ugd/eaaa95_148a38cc4ee043f98d5584f63fd836bd.pdf>. Deadline for submitting applications: March 23^rd 2015. *Juan D. Gispert* Head Neuroimaging Research** *Pasqual Maragall **Foundation* T. +34 93 316 09 90 Dr. Aiguader, 88 (Edifici PRBB) - 08003 Barcelona. Spain. http://www.fpmaragall.org/en_index.html** * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Aquest missatge i els seus annexos poden contenir informació confidencial i exclusiva per al destinatari. El seu contingut no constitueix un compromís per part de l'emissor. Si rep aquest missatge per error, si us plau elimini’l sense revisar-lo ni reenviar-lo i notifiqui-ho al remitent. Gràcies per la seva col・laboració. /Este mensaje y sus anexos pueden contener información confidencial y exclusiva para el destinatario. Su contenido no constituye un compromiso por parte del emisor. Si recibe este mensaje por error, por favor elimínelo sin revisarlo ni reenviarlo y notifíquelo al remitente. //Gracias por su colaboración. /This message and attachments may contain confidential and exclusive information intended only for the individual named. The content of this message does not imply any commitment by the sender. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, please delete it before reading or distributing and notify the sender. Thank you for your cooperation. *cid:image006.jpg@01CD0B4C.79CA6620*Gràcies per estalviar paper. /Gracias por ahorrar papel./Thanks for saving paper.

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Fwd: PhD Student Position
by Gary Green 01 Feb '15

01 Feb '15

*PhD student position in Zurich, Switzerland* The University of Zurich and ETH are looking for a PhD student to be involved with - implementing cutting edge MRI acquisition methods on a Philips 3T scanner - collecting high angular resolution diffusion imaging (HARDI) data - neuroscience applications into the in-vivo Brodmann mapping of the human cortex. If interested please follow the link: http://www.biomed.ee.ethz.ch/openpositions/Advertisement_for_PhD_Student_at…

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Fwd: PhD studentships related to MEG research at university of Ulster
by Gary Green 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

Dear All, On behalf of the University of Ulster’s Intelligent Systems Research Centre, I am helping to announce the following available PhD studentships related to MEG research: _http://www.compeng.ulster.ac.uk/rgs/displayPhDProposal.php?id=821&ri=3_ _http://www.compeng.ulster.ac.uk/rgs/displayPhDProposal.php?id=780&ri=3_ _http://www.compeng.ulster.ac.uk/rgs/displayPhDProposal.php?id=822&ri=3_ Please note that the application deadline is on the 27th Feb, and anyone interested should apply at http://www.compeng.ulster.ac.uk/rgs/guideForApplicants.php Best Regards, Vahab Youssofzadeh

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3D projector for MRI: follow progress
by Andre Gouws 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

Further to my presentation last week and previous email, I have set up a wiki page documenting the progress on this project. If you are interested, you can see it at: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/MRI_3D_projector You will need to use your YNiC login to access this page. As always, comments and suggestions are welcome. Thanks, Andre' ************************************************************************ Andre Gouws York Neuroimaging Centre University of York The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5NY Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435327 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

Dear Users This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020), David Coggan will give an internal project proposal presentation on *"Adaptation to scrambled images in category-selective regions of the ventral visual pathway*". Abstract: Category-selective responses in the ventral visual pathway have led researchers to conclude that this region encodes high-level, categorical representations. However, it is unclear whether these regions are truly responding to the category of an object, or the low-level visual properties that are commonly found in that category. Recently, we demonstrated that category-selective patterns of neural activity in the ventral visual pathway can be replicated with phase-scrambled images that people cannot recognize, suggesting that low/mid-level image properties, rather than high-level categorical properties determine large-scale responses in this area. The proposed project develops on this by asking whether we can also replicate category-specific adaptation effects which have been found in this region using our phase-scrambled, nonsense stimuli. 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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Lost USB memory stick
by Andre Gouws 28 Jan '15

28 Jan '15

Hi all, Sorry to bother you all with trivial message but I have misplaced a small, silver metal 32G memory stick (similar to the one in the picture attached) somewhere in YNiC . I would very much like to have it back if you have seen / accidentally acquired it. Thanks -- Andre' ************************************************************************ Andre Gouws York Neuroimaging Centre University of York The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5NY Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435327 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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