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Fwd: PhD position in developmental affective neuroscience
by Gary Green 16 Dec '14

16 Dec '14

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for a PhD project beginning in the first half of 2015. The project is a joint initiative of the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre (Department of Psychiatry) and the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Victoria, Australia. The candidate, supervised by Dr. Sarah Whittle, will be required to contribute to a unique longitudinal study that aims to investigate the association between puberty, brain development, and mental health, from late childhood to mid-adolescence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to craft a thesis topic that suits their interests, and may utilise a range of data being collected, including structural and functional imaging, hormonal, environmental (e.g., parenting), and mental health data. We welcome enquiries from students with their own funding. However, for the right applicant, the position may be funded at the equivalent rate of an Australian Postgraduate Award. The successful applicant should have an undergraduate and/or honours degree in a relevant field, have good results (first or upper second class honours or equivalent) and/or have relevant research experience. Experience in clinical interviewing, endocrinology, or structural or functional MRI analysis will be looked upon favourably. Further detail about this project is available upon request: swhittle(a)unimelb.edu.au See the following link for further information about The University of Melbourne: http://www.psychiatry.unimelb.edu.au/centres-units/mnc/

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position Neuroimaging ALS-FTD
by Gary Green 16 Dec '14

16 Dec '14

Neuroimaging in Motor Neuron Disorders and Frontotemporal Dementia We are seeking a highly motivated imaging scientist to fill a postdoctoral position in the intramural program of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda Maryland USA. Our studies focus on identifying MRI imaging markers of progression or prognosis in patients with C9ORF72-related familial ALS-FTD and other motor neuron disorders. All scanning is carried out in a dedicated MRI research facility at NIH, with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, students, engineer, and technologists. Modalities include diffusion tensor imaging, resting state fMRI, and pre- and post-mortem anatomical imaging. An interest in longitudinal methods and structural-functional connectivity is highly desirable. Experience in quantitative magnetic resonance imaging analysis methods is required. To be eligible for this position, you must have received your doctoral degree (MD or PhD) less than 5 years ago. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, and an ability to work in a team as well as independently. The initial appointment is for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. Salary is based on experience and will follow the NIH guidelines for intramural research training awards (www.training.nih.gov). The position is available as of January 2015. To apply, please send a letter describing your interest and long-term goals, together with CV and names/contact information of 3 references to: Dr. Mary Kay Floeter, floeterm(a)ninds.nih.gov. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs. NIH is an agency of the US. Department of Health and Human Services. All positions are subject to a background check. DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Fwd: PhD program in Brain & Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester
by Gary Green 16 Dec '14

16 Dec '14

Graduate Training in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) at the University of Rochester offers opportunities for students interested in earning a doctoral degree in one of the most exciting fields of scientific endeavor. Particular areas of research strength include: language, perception and action, development and learning, concepts and categories, and decision-making. Full details can be found at: http://www.bcs.rochester.edu We seek outstanding candidates from a variety of backgrounds who seek a rigorous program of study and exceptional mentoring in research. All students admitted to the program are offered graduate fellowships that provide a full stipend and cover the costs of tuition and single plan health insurance. The Department has a number of new faculty with research programs focusing on cognitive neuroscience, development of language and cognition, language learning, theoretical and computational neuroscience, and visual neuroscience. Interested applicants can find details at http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/graduate/admission.html The closing date for applications for admission in Fall 2015 is January 1, 2015. Neuroimaging facilities include a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MRI scanner at the Rochester Center for Brain Imaging (RCBI), and also state-of-the-art NIRS and EEG systems. More information can be found at http://www.rcbi.rochester.edu Readers of the FSL list may be particularly interested in work being done by the following faculty members: Richard Aslin (fMRI and NIRS) http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/people/aslin/r_aslin.html Jessica Cantlon (fMRI) http://caoslab.bcs.rochester.edu Brad Mahon (fMRI) http://caoslab.bcs.rochester.edu Rajeev Raizada (fMRI) http://raizadalab.org

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Fwd:Post-doc position available in Singapore
by Gary Green 16 Dec '14

16 Dec '14

Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience/Psychology The Cognitive Engineering Lab of Singapore Institute for NeurotechnologyÂ (SINAPSE) is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow/Scientist for a period 2 years;Â position to be filled as of March 1, 2015 or sooner if it is filled).Â Contact person Prof. Anastasios (Tassos) Bezerianos, Cognitive Engineerng Lab, SINAPSE, NationalÂ University of Singapore (NUS), Email: lsiba(a)nus.edu.sg <mailto:lsiba@nus.edu.sg>, phone: +65-66013054 <tel:%2B65-66013054>,Â http://www.sinapseinstitute.org/projects/cognitiveengr/Â Research Topic The project examines the feasibility of cognitive training in augmenting brainÂ performance. We are looking for a research fellow who is interested in developingÂ and (or) employing neuroscience/psychology training protocols and advancedÂ multimodal neuroimaging techniques to understand the training and transferÂ effect on the brain plasticity. Â Scientific profileÂ ï?· Recent Â Ph.D. degree in neuroscience/psychology related projectÂ (preferably in cognitive training);Â ï?· Solid programming skills; the project involves programming in Matlab andÂ other programming tools (E-prime); ï?· Knowledge in multivariate statistical analysis is necessary. ï?· Multimodal neuroimaging Â (fMRI/ EEG) Â background is preferable.Â Personal profile ï?· Good communication and English writing skills is essential; ï?· Interdisciplinary communication and team competence; ï?· Creative and highly self-motivated. Â If you are interested in the job, please send applications via email to Prof. TassosÂ Bezerianos (lsiba(a)nus.edu.sg <mailto:lsiba@nus.edu.sg>), including: ï?· Cover letter (with research interests) ï?· Complete CV including full education (preferably list the thesesâ?? titles andÂ abstracts), lists of papers, projects; ï?· Names and email address of at least two referees;

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and Neuroimaging
by Gary Green 12 Dec '14

12 Dec '14

*Postdoctoral Position in * *Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and Neuroimaging* *Reference: HPEL01-FSL* 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. Applicants with specific interests and/or experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply: 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. 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. Principal Investigator: Dr. Guang Yue, Ph.D. To apply, please send your CV, a letter of interest to Dr. Jiang at tjiang(a)kesslerfoundation.org <mailto:tjiang@kesslerfoundation.org> Please include the reference number of the position in your application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/15/2015 We are equal opportunity employers.

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Fwd: potential funded PhD opportunity: neural prediction of unhealthy eating, Cardiff University, UK
by Gary Green 12 Dec '14

12 Dec '14

We are seeking an enthusiastic, intellectually able and motivated candidate for a PhD project on the neural prediction of unhealthy eating in real world contexts. Obesity is at unprecedented levels. Thus, improved understanding of the neural determinants of eating behaviour is a pressing need. The project, supervised by Prof. Andrew Lawrence, Dr Nils Muhlert and Prof. Derek Jones, Cardiff University, UK, will combine multi-modal functional and structural (white matter) imaging with novel ecologically valid behavioural measures, to examine how inter-individual variation in the function and structure of brain reward circuitry predicts food cravings, patterns of unhealthy eating, and subsequent weight change. For related work from the lab see: Lawrence NS et al. Nucleus accumbens response to food cues predicts subsequent snack consumption in women and increased body mass index in those with reduced self-control. Neuroimage 2012; 63: 415-22. Funding Notes: Studentships will commence in October 2015 and will cover your tuition fees as well as a maintenance grant (of £13,863 per annum). Additional funding for research costs and academic conference travel is available. The MRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) are currently advertising 13 projects across different Schools, but only 4 studentships will be funded across Cardiff University. References: Full awards (fees plus maintenance stipend) are open to UK Nationals, and EU students who can satisfy UK residency requirements. To be eligible for the full award, EU Nationals must have been in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of the course for which they are seeking funding, including for the purposes of full-time education. As only one studentship is available and a very high standard of applications is typically received, the successful applicant is likely to have a very good first degree (a First or Upper Second class BSc Honours or equivalent) and/or be distinguished by having relevant research experience. Application deadline: 30th January 2015 with interviews (either in person or by Skype) being held on or around 9th February 2015 and decisions being made by Friday 20th February 2015. General Information: The School of Psychology is one of the largest and most successful in the UK (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/). The School’s excellent standard of research and teaching has been recognised in every Research Assessment Exercise. It has its own brain-imaging centre (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/cubric/), enhancing the international-leading research in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, cognitive ergonomics, forensic, social and developmental psychology. Further particulars, including application forms, can be found online at: http://psych.cf.ac.uk/degreeprogrammes/postgraduate/research/specificprojec… or here: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=59865 Andrew Lawrence Professor Andrew Lawrence PhD School of Psychology Cardiff University Tower Building, 70 Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT Email: LawrenceAD(a)Cardiff.ac.uk http://psych.cf.ac.uk/ http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/neuroscience-mental-health

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Fwd: three (3) open research positions at the University of Cologne, Germany
by Gary Green 12 Dec '14

12 Dec '14

The new research group /Multimodal Imaging of Neuronal Networks/ at the University of Cologne is inviting applications for the following positions (starting 2015): 1 Post-doctoral Research Associate for 5 years (reference “5Post”) 1 Post-Doctoral Research Associate for 3 years (reference “3Post”) 1 PhD position for 3 years (reference “PhD”) Our research group investigates in two main research topics: A) Imaging Biomarkers of Neurodegeneration and Cognitive Ageing B) Dopaminergic Functions and Decision Making We are located at the Department of Nuclear Medicine of the University Hospital Cologne and at the Jülich Research Centre. Thilo van Eimeren (head of the group) is also senior physician at the Department of Neurology of the University Hospital Cologne. We primarily use functional and structural MRI, as well as ligand PET imaging and have access to various state-of-the-art PET and MRI scanners, including high field (3T) and ultra high field (9.4T) hybrid MR-PET. We are part of a strong interdisciplinary and international neuroscience community with a strong emphasis on the promotion of young scientists. 5Post job description: You are applying for a long-term position within the group. You should have a PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics, computer science, psychology or a related field. You should be knowledgeable in programming (e.g. Matlab) and statistical data analysis, and have good writing skills and proficiency in English. Experience in brain mapping methods is a plus. You will be engaged in both main research topics, with an emphasis on topic A. Importantly, you will supervise students working in our lab. 3Post job description: You are applying for a position dedicated to research topic B, specifically to the research project “Neuronal basis of impaired motivation and inhibition of actions in patients with Parkinson's disease and behavioural addictions.”, which is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and encompasses pharmacologically modulated fMRI to explore the role of dopamine in behavioural additions (e.g., pathological gambling, compulsive shopping, binge eating, hypersexuality). You should have an MD or PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics, computer science, psychology or a related field. You should be experienced with fMRI study designs and analytical methods, and have good writing skills and proficiency in English. Proficiency in German and experience with patient studies (particularly Parkinson's patients) are a plus. PhD job description: You are applying for a PhD fellowship position focused on research theme A. You should hold a Masters or Diploma in Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Psychology, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics or a related field. Mathematical and programming skills, experience in experimental design, analysis of fMRI data, good writing skills and proficiency in English are a plus. Cologne is a vibrant city that celebrates diversity. It is best known for its rich history (founded 2000 years ago), the famous Cologne Cathedral and the Cologne Carnival. Established in 1388, the University of Cologne is among the leading universities in Germany and was awarded in the current governmental German Universities Excellence Initiative for its overall concept. If you are interested, please send an email to tvaneimeren(at)gmail.com <http://gmail.com/> The subject line should only contain the reference (“5Post”,”3Post”, or “PhD”). Please attach a full current CV and a cover letter describing your background, motivation and research interests. Salary is according to the German TV-L (E13), all position are available starting February 2015 and will be open until filled. For informal enquiries about the positions please also contact tvaneimeren(at)gmail.com <http://gmail.com/>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral research positions, University of Nottingham
by Gary Green 10 Dec '14

10 Dec '14

The Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre, University of Nottingham is seeking to recruit two Research Associate/Fellows in the field of magnetoencephalography (MEG). Successful candidates will work on developing and applying novel ways to measure and understand the intrinsic modes of functional coupling between functionally specific brain regions. Specifically, areas of development will include: i) New ways to model neural oscillations in local circuits; ii) Novel methods to characterize long range linear and non-linear coupling and iii) Measurement of dynamic changes in functional connectivity during basic sensory and cognitive tasks. In addition, since electrophysiological activity and connectivity is mediated by neurochemistry, successful candidates will also be involved in performing parallel ultra-high field (7T) magnetic resonance spectroscopy (^1 H and ^13 C) experiments in order to relate the concentration of cortical neurotransmitters (glutamate/GABA) to electrophysiological metrics in MEG. Finally these metrics will be applied in schizophrenia in order to gain new insight into how impaired network activity and connectivity underlies core symptoms. The University of Nottingham has been at the forefront of imaging since the introduction of MRI in the 1970’s. Indeed a rich history of novel developments resulted in the award of a Nobel Prize to Sir Peter Mansfield in 2003. The Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre (SPMMRC), now headed by Prof. Peter Morris, remains at the forefront of neuroimaging development with significant contributions in the fields of MRI, MEG, multi-modal imaging, and simultaneous EEG/fMRI. The Centre is equipped with a 275 channel MEG, 7T, 3T and 1.5T MR systems as well as MR compatible 64 channel EEG. In addition, a £9m investment by the Medical Research Council (announced in October 2014) will see upgrades to 7T and MEG as well as the introduction of wide bore 3T and upright MRI systems, to begin in 2015. Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) or be nearing completion in neuroimaging and strong interest/experience in developing methods plus an undergraduate degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or appropriately related discipline. There are two fixed term posts available, one for two years and one for three years duration from 1 January 2015. Applications can be made at: http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=3148&forced=1 Closing Date: 10^th December 2014 Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Matt Brookes, tel: 0115 9515188 or email matthew.brookes(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:matthew.brookes@nottingham.ac.uk>. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.

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Fwd: UCLA Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Fellowship
by Gary Green 10 Dec '14

10 Dec '14

The UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences is recruiting for a Postdoctoral research position in Los Angeles, CA. The candidate will participate in a neuroimaging study of the effects of exercise and the effects on neural circuitry in Parkinson’s Disease. Candiate - Ph.D. degree in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering or related fields. Alternatively, we will consider M.D. candidates having completed residency training in Neurology or Psychiatry or prior to residency training, with a demonstrated interest and track record in neuroimaging research. - Research training in translational, clinical and/or neuroimaging research in Parkinson’s Disease research. They should have an interest in the basic mechanisms of disease pathogenesis and interventional studies. Experience - fMRI data collection and analysis is required - solid background in the principles of MRI and fMRI and have had experience in clinical and translation MRI research and development - analytical skills in the programming language needed for fMRI task design (i.e. Matlab, Presentation) - experience with fMRI analyses software (i.e. FSL) The Fellowship will be supervised by Dr. McEwen (UCLA) and Dr. Petzinger (Department of Neurology, USC) and the candidate will be responsible for MRI data acquisition, processing, analysis, and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts. This Fellowship offers an outstanding training environment, in which the successful candidate will be contributing to ground-breaking translational research in the field of Parkinson’s Disease and neuroplasticity research. This position does not have patient care responsibilities. The position will begin January/February 2015 and we are looking for a 2 year commitment. Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Sarah McEwen (smcewen(a)mednet.ucla.edu).

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position in Decision Neuroscience in Berlin
by Gary Green 10 Dec '14

10 Dec '14

Postdoctoral Position in Decision Neuroscience in Berlin Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Heekeren lab at Freie Universität Berlin (http://fu-berlin.de/scan). Projects in the lab examine mechanisms of perceptual, reward-based and social decision making using neurocognitive methods (fMRI, EEG, TMS) in combination with computational modeling. Freie Universität Berlin provides full access to outstanding infrastructure, including MRI, EEG, TMS, and eye-tracking.Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will carry out research in the area of decision neuroscience using a model-based cognitive neuroscience approach. The successful candidate should have a reasonable subset of the following: - a PhD in cognitive or Computational neuroscience, engineering, psychology, experimental economics, or a related field. - Knowledge of decision neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, or behavioural economics. - Experience in statistics or machine learning. - Experience in the analysis of behavioural and functional neuroimaging data. - Programming skills in MATLAB or similar languages. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Experience working in a research environment. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will end when the positions are filled. If interested, send a CV and a brief cover letter to Hauke Heekeren hauke.heekeren(a)fu-berlin.de

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