PhDs & jobs

1. hD and postdoc positions are available at the Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. The research focus is to understand the functional connectivity using rodent (especially transgenic mouse) models of diseases with structural, functional and molecular imaging. Specifically we will examine genetic mutation dependent change of the connectome and its relationship with neurotransmission, behaviour and other disease phenotypes. For detail about the position and application please see: http://jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/497432/postdoctoral-research-fellowresearc… ========================= 2. Two 36 months PhD positions are available in the Cognitive Psychology & Neuroscience Group (http://webpsy.uni-graz.at/cognitive/) at the Department of Psychology, University of Graz. The positions are available immediately (as of 28 May 2015). The positions are part of the project “Attention and Memory in Overt Visual Search: Investigating Online Processing of Targets and Distractors with Fixation-Related Potentials and Fixation Based Event-Related fMRI Analysis” (PIs C. Körner & A. Ischebeck) funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). The project uses combinations of eye tracking and EEG/ERP or fMRI to investigate the neural basis of target and distractor processing in visual search with eye movements. The job requirements are research in the field of Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience as well as publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting results at international conferences supported by the PIs. We seek applicants with a master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, (Experimental) Psychology, or a related field. A solid knowledge in Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience is desirable, as well as methodological knowledge in the field of either EEG, fMRI or eye tracking. Strong computer programming and statistical skills are advantageous. Salary will be in accordance with FWF regulations (http://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/personnel-costs/; gross income € 2024.90 p.m.). Please apply by sending a CV, a short description of your Master’s Thesis and relevant background, and contact details of a referee to Christof Körner (christof.koerner [at] uni-graz.at). Direct inquiries may also be sent to this address. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Dr. Christof Körner Arbeitsbereich Allgemeine Psychologie Institut für Psychologie, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz Universitätsplatz 2, A-8010 Graz, Austria Phone + 43 - 316 - 380 - 5108 ================================= 3. 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. =========================== 4. Postdoctoral Position in the new Motor Control Group at Western University (PI: Jörn Diedrichsen). The Motor Control Group at Western University is recruiting 1-2 new full-time postdoctoral fellows. The laboratory investigates motor skill learning and motor coordination in the human brain. We use a combination of experimental and computational methods, ranging from functional magnetic resonance imaging (with focus on multivariate analysis techniques), behavioral experiments, neuro-stimulation, and computational modelling. Applicants with an interest in either basic neuroscience research of motor control, method development for functional imaging, and research in clinical applications of motor control are encouraged to apply. For more information about the lab, see: http://www.icn.ucl.ac.uk/motorcontrol/. The laboratory is currently in the process of moving from University College London to the Brain and Mind Institute Western University (www.uwo.ca/bmi ), where we will collaborate tightly with the research groups of Dr. Andrew Pruszynski and Prof. Paul Gribble. Our facilities at Western include a full range of high and ultra-high field, research-only, MRI scanners (3T, 7T, and 9.4T), a range of robotic and recording devices for the study of arm and hand function, and access to a large neurological patient population in affiliated teaching hospitals. Cognitive Neuroscience is a key area of research strength at Western University with more than 25 Principal Investigators and nearly 200 trainees in the Brain and Mind Institute. A Ph.D. degree in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, engineering, kinesiology, or related fields is required. Annual salary will be $42,000 - $46,000 CND, depending on the level of experience. Initial appointments will be for a period of 2 years, with a possibility for renewal. Further inquiries and applications including a CV and a statement of research interest should be sent by email to: j.diedrichsen(a)ucl.ac.uk. The review of applications will begin on July 15st and continue until the positions are filled. ============================= 5. A computer scientist position is available with the Neuroimaging Research for Veterans Center at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts SALARY RANGE: $64,020.00 to $83,227.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, June 8, 2015 to Friday, June 12, 2015 SERIES & GRADE: GS-1550-11 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Term NTE 3 years DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Boston, MA NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 3 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Employee will be assigned to the Neuroimaging Research For Veterans Center (NeRVe), VA Boston Healthcare System, Jamaica Plain, MA, performing life cycle analysis and program management for data management functions involved in collecting, storing, analyzing, and sharing clinical and research neuroimaging data through a web-based system that includes Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM), Freesurfer, and/or FMRB (Functional Magnetic Resonance of the Brain) using a variety of languages such as: C#, SQL, XML, VBSCRIPT, JAVASCRIPT, XSLT, XQUERY, and Matlab. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Position requires extensive knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems; and involves working with researchers to determine their needs; performs analyses of the research studies and clinical trial protocols to perform systems analyses for determining the data requirements, design application and data storage systems and technologies, and complex issues of data migration/work flow processing that are appropriate for the storage methods. Conducts hardware and software analysis; performs cost factors analysis; analyzes and determines vendor options; and tests vendors' products to determine their operational effectiveness and efficiency for the NeRVe requirements. Performs analysis of clinical trials electric data capture requirements for screening, randomization, kit assignment, serious adverse events, data collection, and reporting. Performs mapping analyses needed to determine data assurance and security requirements for data migration; determines data backup systems and protocols needed to support web-based applications and the data warehouse; and evaluates the researchers' clinical trial data reporting requirements and determines the actions to implement required changes, while concurrently ensuring data integrity and information security assurance throughout the enterprise. Works closely with Information Resource Management (IRM) personnel to accomplish systems and program administrative compliance in conjunction with IRM requirements and security protocols; and educates and trains new users of the system and helps to troubleshoot and resolve system problems for all users. Qualifications: BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT –Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in computer science or a bachelor's degree that included 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped them with the knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: professional positions which primarily involve the application of, or research into, computer science methods and techniques to store, manipulate, transform or present information by means of computer systems. The primary requirements of the work are (a) professional competence in applying the theoretical foundations of computer science, including computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations; (b) specialized knowledge of the design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications of systems having the ability to transform information, and of broad areas of applications of computing which have common structures, processes, and techniques; and (c) knowledge of relevant mathematical and statistical sciences. Knowledge of health services research; training researchers and clinicians; and working with Unix/Linux operating systems is also required. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position is qualifying at the GS-11 level. OR COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) - Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. You can apply for the position through USA Jobs here- https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/405836700 ================================== 6. 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. 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. ==================================== 7. Postdoctoral studies in advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging analysis (scholarship; extended application deadline) . We are seeking a highly talented and enthusiastic researcher with a PhD in neuroimaging awarded within the past three years to work on projects in which advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) analysis methods are applied to the problem of how we perceive our own body in space. The research will be conducted at the Brain, Body and Self Laboratory at the Department of Neuroscience (www.ehrssonlab.se). This center has widespread expertise in fMRI, and the Karolinska Institutet has two MR-centers with state-of-the-art 3T MR scanners (GE and Siemens, respectively). The ideal candidate will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis of fMRI data, as well as excellent programming skills (preferably including MatLab and C++). Expertise in multivoxel pattern analysis, voxel-based receptive field mapping or dynamic causal modeling would be an advantage, as would an undergraduate education in engineering (or a related area). The candidate is expected to work on projects in which advanced fMRI methods are applied to questions relating to how multisensory signals from the body are integrated at the levels of cortical and subcortical structures and/or the decoding of body illusions; however, purely technical projects involving method development are also possible. Good social skills are important as the candidate is expected to actively collaborate with other members of the laboratory, in addition to running his or her own project. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a consistently good academic record, including publications in international journals. For full and and details about the application procedure visit: https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:67803/where:4/ Application deadline: June 30 (extended) Henrik Ehrsson, M.D., Ph.D. Professor Karolinska Institutet Department of Neuroscience Brain, Body and Self Laboratory Adress: Retzius väg 8, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46-(0)852487231 Fax: +46-(0)852487126 Email: Henrik.Ehrsson(a)ki.se Web: www.ehrssonlab.se ============================== 8. We would greatly appreciate your help with disseminating the following PhD opportunity to potential candidates, e.g. suitable Msc students. It is a fully funded (fees and stipend) cotutelle (50/50) studentship between Aston and Macquarie and the student will spend 1.5 years at each site, starting at Aston and with an optional 4th write-up year at Aston (fees covered for 4 years, stipend for 3 years). Please note that this studentship is only open to UK/EU and AUS/NZL students but not to students from other countries. The project will use MEG to investigate local and global connectivity in autism. Further information is available here: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=64012 Many thanks for your help! Klaus Professor Klaus Kessler Aston Brain Centre School of Life and Health Sciences Aston University Aston Triangle Birmingham, B4 7ET Phone: +44 (0)121 204 3187