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A research assistant/postdoctoral position in fMRI (initially for 2 years) is available at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center/University of Minnesota. Responsibilities will include acquiring and analyzing fMRI data in projects investigating the role of the cerebellum in sensory and cognitive processing. Candidates with background in neuroscience, psychology, radiology or related disciplines are invited to apply. Please send enquiries or c.v. to Dr. Khalaf Bushara , E-mail: busha001@umn.edu
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Research Assistant (Junior Specialist) at UC Davis We are seeking a motivated and friendly individual for a research assistant position (Junior Specialist) at the Schweitzer Lab, at UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA. We investigate the brain systems for cognition and motivation, as well as the interactions between them and many more exciting areas besides. The position involves collecting and analyzing data related to cognitive neurosciences experiments using functional MRI, and developing and implementing analysis procedures for fMRI data. All work involves computer use, including Windows, UNIX, and OSX platforms and fMRI analysis programs. Facilities include a research dedicated 3T Siemens Trio MRI system. The position involves working with children, adolescents and young adults. Candidates should have 1) at least a B.A. or B.S. degree 2) an interest in developmental, cognitive or motivational brain systems 3) some experience either working with functional neuroimaging including fMRI design and analysis – or alternatively they could have strong computational skills and a demonstrable computer science background, and be willing to put in the time and patience to learn them 4) significant computer programming coursework and/or experience and basic knowledge of shell scripting, python, E-Prime, UNIX system administration experience are desirable. We have experts who will be able to teach advanced methods 5) prior laboratory experience is required. Experience in working with children is preferred. Interest and ability to work comfortably with children, teens and clinical populations is required. This is an ideal position for someone who would like to obtain additional research experience before going to graduate school. We offer a unique opportunity to learn advanced multi-modal brain image processing and connectivity skills and expertise in operating advanced brain imaging equipment, as well as domain knowledge in ADHD, development, cognitive and motivational neural systems. Please write to us with a resume and a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests and the names and contact information for 3 references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Email us at schweitzerlab@gmail.com with a CV and with the code "JSPSEP" in the subject line --------------------------------- ================================= Postdoc positions ================================ Research Assistant (Junior Specialist) at UC Davis We are seeking a motivated and friendly individual for a research assistant position (Junior Specialist) at the Schweitzer Lab, at UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA. We investigate the brain systems for cognition and motivation, as well as the interactions between them and many more exciting areas besides. The position involves collecting and analyzing data related to cognitive neurosciences experiments using functional MRI, and developing and implementing analysis procedures for fMRI data. All work involves computer use, including Windows, UNIX, and OSX platforms and fMRI analysis programs. Facilities include a research dedicated 3T Siemens Trio MRI system. The position involves working with children, adolescents and young adults. Candidates should have 1) at least a B.A. or B.S. degree 2) an interest in developmental, cognitive or motivational brain systems 3) some experience either working with functional neuroimaging including fMRI design and analysis – or alternatively they could have strong computational skills and a demonstrable computer science background, and be willing to put in the time and patience to learn them 4) significant computer programming coursework and/or experience and basic knowledge of shell scripting, python, E-Prime, UNIX system administration experience are desirable. We have experts who will be able to teach advanced methods 5) prior laboratory experience is required. Experience in working with children is preferred. Interest and ability to work comfortably with children, teens and clinical populations is required. This is an ideal position for someone who would like to obtain additional research experience before going to graduate school. We offer a unique opportunity to learn advanced multi-modal brain image processing and connectivity skills and expertise in operating advanced brain imaging equipment, as well as domain knowledge in ADHD, development, cognitive and motivational neural systems. Please write to us with a resume and a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests and the names and contact information for 3 references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Email us at schweitzerlab@gmail.com with a CV and with the code "JSPSEP" in the subject line ------------------------------------
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Neuroscience, Informatics or Cognitive Science. Strong programming skills (e.g., in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++) and previous background in neuroimaging, computational modeling, or machine learning will be highly valued. The project will involve developing and publishing software products as well as contributing to ongoing software projects such as: https://francopestilli.github.io/life and https://sites.google.com/site/bctnet/.
Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating successful productivity by means of scientific articles and software publishing. Interested candidates should send CV, statement of research interests, and names of three references to Dr. Franco Pestilli franpest@indiana.edu. Review of the applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Dr. Pestilli and Professor Sporns will be available at SfN in Chicago for informal meetings with potential candidates.
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One year post-doc position in fMRI in Tenerife, Spain.
The Cognitive Neuroscience Lab of the Universidad de La Laguna welcomes applications for a 1 year post-doctoral position. This position is financed within a 3 year project funded by the Spanish government on the neural bases of language processing (PIs Niels Janssen and Horacio Barber, http://www.neurocog.ull.es/). This project relies on the GE 3T scanner housed in the University Hospital de Canarias in Tenerife.
The candidate should have a background in neuroscience or related fields (biology, psychology) and be well versed in the construction, execution, analysis and dissemination of fMRI research. A computational background with working knowledge of the Unix environment, Matlab, R and Python is strongly recommended. Finally, the candidate should have excellent English oral and written communication skills, and some basic knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
The projected starting date is January 1st, 2016. For a formal application, please include a CV, application letter with research interests, and the names and contact information of two or three people who can provide a reference. For those interested, please contact Niels Janssen (njanssen@ull.es) or Horacio Barber (hbarber@ull.es).
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Two postdoctoral positions are available at the Gao Lab (Dr. Wei Gao, https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Research/Research-Labs/Gao-Lab/index.aspx) at the Biomedical Imaging Research Institute (BIRI) of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA. Our focuses include better understanding of the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying both normal and abnormal early brain development, adult brain functioning, and brain disorders/diseases (including Bipolar, Schizophrenia, MCI/AD, Parkinson’s Diseases, etc) using resting-state fMRI, task-based functional connectivity fMRI, and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). The candidates will be actively involved in one of the research themes based on his/her research experiences/interests. Successful candidates should have extensive research experience in at least one of the three modalities (i.e., resting-state fMRI, task-based fMRI, and DTI) and have recently received a Ph.D degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Electrical Engineering, Biostatistics, or related fields. Good command of programming tools including Matlab, Linux, and scripting are necessary to carry out the research work in this group. Successful candidates will be part of a diverse group including neuroscientists, biomedical engineers, computer scientists, Neurologist, psychiatrists, psychologists, radiologists and biostatisticians, and will build upon the group’s previous work on functional brain imaging study. If interested, please contact Wei Gao at Wei.Gao@csmc.edu. Three reference letters should also be sent directly from the referee to Dr. Gao via email. Website: https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Research/Research-Labs/Gao-Lab/index.aspx (Gao Lab’s previous UNC-Chapel Hill website: http://www.unc.edu/~wgao/ ) Email: Wei.Gao@csmc.edu Location: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA --------------------------
A postdoctoral associate position is open immediately at the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University. Candidates should have a degree of MD and/or PhD in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline. Excellent writing skill and experience in Matlab programming and imaging data analysis is highly desirable. Responsibility includes routine execution of MR studies and imaging data analysis, and publication of research results. Candidates are also expected to assist staff in all aspects of research activities.
Research in our lab focuses on cognitive and addiction neuroscience. We combine experimental psychology, brain imaging (MRI and PET) and clinical assessments to examine psychological constructs and neural processes of importance to addictive disorders, including alcohol and cocaine misuse. In other studies we employ pharmacological manipulation (e.g., catecholaminergic agents) to examine the neurochemical bases of cognitive control in an imaging setting. Current work is funded by the NIAAA, NIDA and NSF.
Salary is commensurate with previous experience. Initial appointment is for one year, renewal upon satisfactory performance review. Please send CV and two letters of reference or address questions to: C.-S. Ray Li at chiang-shan.li@yale.edu.
https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/people/chiang-shan_li-2.profile
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Several postdoctoral positions are available in IDEA lab (https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC.
Segmentation: The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image feature learning and segmentation. Experience on medical image segmentation using deformable surface, level sets, and graph cut is highly desirable. People with machine learning background on image features and shape statistics are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong knowledge on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) is desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of segmentation methods for infant brain segmentation and surface reconstruction.
Registration: The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on feature learning and correspondence detection. Experience on medical image registration is highly desirable. People with experience on pairwise, group-wise and/or 4D registration are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge on brain development and also strong background on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of 3D, 4D, and group-wise image registration methods for early brain development study.
Atlas Construction: Candidates with experience on patch-based sparse representation are encouraged to apply. The research topic will be the development of atlas construction methods for infant brain images.
The successful candidates will be part of a diverse group including radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer scientists, and will build upon the group's previous work on medical image analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen (dgshen@med.unc.edu).
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Professor and Chairman
Director, UTHealth Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
UTHealth Medical School
1941 East Road, #3210
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: (713)486-2507
FAX: (713)486-2553
email: jair.c.soares@uth.tmc.edu
http://utpsychiatry.org/
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-------------------------- POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE POSITION NEUROIMAGING OF WORKING MEMORY NYU Abu Dhabi The lab of Kartik Sreenivasan at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct functional MRI studies of working memory. Applicants with a strong neuroimaging background and interest in working memory, attention, or cognitive control are encouraged to apply. The position will be at the New York campus of New York University’s Global Network and will be co-mentored by the principal investigator, Professor Kartik Sreenivasan of NYUAD, and Professor Clay Curtis of NYU. The position is fully funded for a period of two years; renewal beyond this time frame may involve relocating to Abu Dhabi. Professor Sreenivasan is establishing a research program at NYUAD with the objective of uncovering the neurobiological basis of working memory. This research program focuses on dynamic coding of information within different brain regions as well as interactions between brain networks. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. A strong background in functional MRI and statistical inference, including experience with multivoxel pattern analysis and connectivity analyses, is required. The ideal candidate will possess strong computational skills and have experience with Matlab, Python, or equivalent programming languages and will have a strong publication record in the field of working memory. Terms of employment include competitive salary and benefits. The position is open immediately and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants must submit curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information for at least two referees. Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for instructions and information on how to apply. Questions about the application process should be directed to nyuad.science@nyu.edu. Please contact kartik.sreenivasan@nyu.edu with any other questions. ---------------------- Postdoctoral studies in Cognitive Neuroscience (scholarship) We are seeking a highly talented, innovative and enthusiastic researcher with a PhD awarded within the past three years in cognitive neuroscience or in a related discipline to work on projects involving the body representation, multisensory integration, peripersonal space, embodied cognition, social cognition, or self-awareness. The research will be conducted at The Brain, Body and Self Laboratory at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet (www.ehrssonlab.se). Our laboratory has expertise in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and behavioral approaches (including virtual reality technology). We have access to two state-of-the-art 3-Tesla MRI scanners. The ideal candidate will have expertise in experimental psychology (preferably psychophysics), imaging neuroscience (preferably fMRI), or brain stimulation methods (TMS). The candidate is expected to work within the general framework of the research program (www.ehrssonlab.se), but will be relatively free to formulate his or her own ideas and proposals for projects. It is important that the candidate can independently formulate original scientific questions and clever designs for experiments. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a consistently excellent academic record, including multiple publications in high quality international journals. Type of scholarship Karolinska Institutet awards scholarships to pursue postdoctoral studies. This educational scholarship, which is paid for a maximum of two years within four years after the receipt of a PhD or the equivalent, is tax-exempt. The amount is set for twelve months at a time and is paid out on a monthly basis. The amount of this specific scholarship is 26500 SEK / month. Application process and further instructions: Visit: https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/what:job/jobID:75838/ Deadline for application 30th October 2015 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@ki.se Web: www.ehrssonlab.se ------------------------ Postdoctoral studies in Magnetoencephalography (scholarship) 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 magnetoencephalography (MEG) is applied to the problem of how we come to experience limbs as part of our own body. The research will be conducted at the Brain, Body and Self Laboratory at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden (www.ehrssonlab.se). This center has widespread expertise in fMRI and human behavioural experiments. The MEG experiments will be conducted at the recently established the “National Facility Magnetoencephalography (www.natmeg.se) that is equipped with a state-of-the-art MEG system (Electa Neuromag TRIUX), complementary physiological recording devices (MEG compatible 128–channel EEG, plethysmography, EMG, ECG, eyetracking), and sophisticated stimulus delivery platforms (visual, auditory, olfactory, pain, somatosensory; including a robot system for tactile stimulation of the hands). The ideal candidate will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis of MEG data, (preferably on an Elekta Triux or Vectorview system), expertise in analysis of MEG data (preferably on FieldTrip and/or MNE), as well as excellent programming skills (preferably including MatLab and Neurobs Presentation). Expertise in analysis of EEG data would be an advantage. The candidate is expected to work on projects in which MEG methods are applied to questions relating to how multisensory signals from the body are integrated at the levels of cortical structures to give rise to dynamic changes in the feeling of ownership of limbs. 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. Type of scholarship Karolinska Institutet awards scholarships to pursue postdoctoral studies. This educational scholarship, which is paid for a maximum of two years within four years after the receipt of a PhD or the equivalent, is tax-exempt. The amount is set for twelve months at a time and is paid out on a monthly basis. The amount of this specific scholarship is 26500 SEK / month. Application process and further instructions: Visit: https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:75834/ Deadline: 30th October 2015 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@ki.se Web: www.ehrssonlab.se --------------------------Post-doctoral Fellow in NeuroimagingThe Estelle and Daniel Maggin Department of Neurology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, New York is offering a NMSS-funded full time position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow.Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, MR physics or Mathematics and should have knowledge and experience in both DTI and fMRI analysis. Experience with DTI and fMRI analysis software packages, presentation software, strong computer programming skills (e.g., in C/C++ & especially MATLAB) are highly desirable. Experience with computational methods and applied mathematics would be a distinct advantage. The initial appointment is for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. Salary is based on experience and will follow the NIH guidelines.The newly constructed Hess Center for Science and Medicine at Mount Sinai hosts both state-of-the-art and cutting-edge imaging equipment including 1.5 Tesla, 3.0 Tesla, integrated MR/PET, PET/CT and human 7.0 Tesla (Siemens Medical Solutions, Erlangen, Germany). The Hess Center has a very active interdisciplinary research team consisting of people from engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and neuroscience backgrounds.The post-holder will be expected to develop and/or apply novel image post-processing, computational and statistics methods to analyze fMRI and DTI data from specific groups of neurological patients in collaboration with clinicians and investigators involved in real-time fMRI, PET imaging, EEG and rehabilitation. The Lab has a strong interest in developing new algorithms for integrating neuroimaging modalities, laboratory and behavioral measures in neurological diseases.Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing research experience and interests, as well as an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Matilde Inglese, M.D., Ph.D., by email: matilde.inglese@mssm.edu).--------------------------------------
Two post-doctoral positions are available within the Laboratory for Affective and Translational Neuroscience at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, directed by Diego A. Pizzagalli, Ph.D.
The laboratory is part of the Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research (CDASR), a vibrant research center that embraces a multi-disciplinary approach to improve our understanding of the psychological, environmental, and neurobiological factors associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders across the lifespan (http://cdasr.mclean.harvard.edu/).
Currently ongoing studies in Dr.
Pizzagalli’s laboratory
focus on reward processing, stress responsivity, and executive
functioning in a
range of populations including individuals with major
depression, mood spectrum
disorders, as well as at-risk samples (e.g., offspring of
parents with MDD;
individuals with past MDD). These studies employ a variety of
approaches,
including high-density EEG, fMRI, PET, MRS, molecular
genetics, and assays of
hormonal/inflammatory markers, and often a treatment component
(e.g., CBT).
Opportunities will be available to pursue independent research
and
interdisciplinary collaborations across Harvard Medical
School. Depending on
research focus, candidates will have access to three
research-dedicated human
MRI scanners (3 T, 4 T) and one animal MRI scanner (9.4 T), as
well as
128-channel EEG systems. A strong background in EEG/ERP or
fMRI techniques is
required, and clinical training is a plus. To apply, send a CV
and a cover
letter describing your research interests, and arrange for
three letters of
recommendation to be sent to David Crowley (djcrowley@mclean.harvard.edu).
Review
of applications will begin immediately (expected start date:
Summer
2016).
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I am looking to hire a postdoc to develop machine learning algorithms for fMRI. Topics are flexible. Example topics include dynamic functional connectivity, meta-analysis, neural mass modeling, monkey-human homologies, mental disorder subtypes, etc. Other details below. Regards, Thomas Requirements: Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, statistics, computational neuroscience or related fields. The successful applicant will work with an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists and neuroscientists, and must be willing to learn some neuroscience. Research Webpage: https://sites.google.com/site/yeoyeo02/home Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience Attraction: Perform ground-breaking research at the National University of Singapore (NUS), while enjoying the beautiful sceneries and cultures of South-East Asia. NUS is a research-intensive university consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the world (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_University_of_Singapore#University_rankings). Contact: Email BT Thomas Yeo (ythomas@csail.mit.edu) with your CV. Deadline: Whenever the position is filled. ------------------------
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ostdoctoral Research Fellow opening at The Brain and Mind Institute at Western University, Canada. http://www.jessicagrahn.com/postdoctoral-position.html [This advertisement is for one post, but, as noted below, there are several fellowships available at the Brain and Mind Institute, so candidates interested in other labs should contact relevant PIs [http://www.uwo.ca/bmi/members/principal_investigators.html] to see if they are taking applicants] The post is based in the Neuroscience and Music lab (headed by Dr. Jessica Grahn). The lab explores the links between music, rhythm, and movement using neuroscientific methods and various populations (e.g., healthy adults, neurological patient populations, non-human primates). The post-holder will play a key role in neuroimaging and possibly neuropsychological patient investigations of rhythm, timing, and music. A background in cognitive neuroscience or experimental psychology and expertise in fMRI, EEG, TMS/tDCS, or neuropsychological patient testing is preferred, but not required. Comfort with computer programming (e.g., Matlab) would be helpful. No musical background is necessary. The successful applicant will enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and be able to mentor members of the lab. For further details on Dr. Grahn’s research, see www.jessicagrahn.com. To learn more about The Brain and Mind Institute, please visit http://www.uwo.ca/bmi/. In addition to excellent MRI infrastructure, the Institute has TMS, tDCS, EEG/EMG, motion capture, sleep-monitoring facilities, and gait-monitoring facilities. To apply, please send a detailed CV and cover letter explaining why the lab's research interests you and how your skills and abilities are suitable. Send these items to Dr. Grahn (jgrahn@uwo.ca) with the subject line “Music & Neuroscience PDF”. The position will initially be for one year with an option to renew for a further two years, and at the time of appointment candidates will have obtained (or will be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant discipline. Salary will be in the region of $40,000 CDN per year. Please feel free to contact Dr. Grahn if you have any questions. The selection process will begin on November 1st, 2015 and continue until the position is filled (late applications therefore may be considered). If eligible, applicants should also apply to the Western Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition (closing date Nov 1). There are several fellowships available, working with B rain and Mind Institute Principal Investigators. http://www.uwo.ca/bmi/training/western_cognitive_neuroscience_postdoctoral_fellowships.html The post will begin in 2015 or 2016. Cheers, Jessica Jessica Grahn Brain and Mind Institute Department of Psychology Room 229, Natural Sciences Building University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 5B7 www.jessicagrahn.com ------------------------
Avenida Professor Egas Moniz . 1649-028 Lisboa . Portugal
iMM Lisboa general contact (+351) 217 999 411
Postdoctoral
Scholar Position in Pedtiatric Neuroimaging
Duration:
2 years
Start
date: January 2016 or negotiable
Salary:
$50,000/yr + benefits
Location: Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Department
of Radiology at the
University of Calgary is accepting applications
for a postdoctoral scholar to work with Dr. Catherine
Lebel in the area of pediatric neuroimaging.
Applicants
should be interested in the neuroimaging
investigations of brain development and brain
abnormalities in developmental disorders.
Dr. Lebel is an Asssistant Professor in the Department
of Radiology, and a member of the Child &
Adolescent Imaging Research (CAIR) program at the
Alberta Children’s Hospital. The CAIR program has a
research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner and a rapidly
growing program in pediatric brain imaging. Her
research is supported by CIHR, NSERC, and NeuroDevNet.
Dr. Lebel has substantial experience investigating
structural brain development in childhood and brain
abnormalities in children with brain disorders,
including prenatal exposure to alcohol. Dr. Lebel
collaborates closely with neuropsychologists, experts
in mental health, and other neuroimaging researchers
at the University of Calgary.
The postdoctoral scholar will work with Dr.
Lebel to study relationships between structural and
functional brain development and language ability in
young children. This study aims to examine connections
between prenatal factors (e.g., nutrition, maternal
mental health), structural/functional brain changes as
measured by MRI, and language development in early
childhood. The project will involve advanced analysis
and processing of longitudinal neuroimaging data from
children aged 2-6 years.
Applicants should have a PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, medical sciences, or other relevant discipline, and experience with MR image processing and analysis. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, graduate transcript, and 3 recommendation letters to clebel@ucalgary.ca.
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The NINET lab seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to perform independent research in the area of depression and schizophrenia.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for the design and evaluation of experiments, development of new ideas that promote current research as well as performing quantitative data analysis in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
Candidates must have a passionate enthusiasm for research and a strong background in one of the following fields: computational neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, mathematics/statistics/machine learning or related-fields. He/she should also possess the ability to take the initiative, work independently and be motivated to work in a highly collaborative research environment, and be able to demonstrate creativity, technical independence and excellent communication skills. Strong interest in studying dynamic functional connectivity and its relationships with disease would be a plus. Proven skills in fMRI/EEG data analyses are both necessary. fNIRS skills would be a plus, but not necessary.
Key attractions are access to TMS-fMRI system to conduct interleaved/concurrent TMS-fMRI, integrated EEG-fNIRS system and all the array of non-invasive neurostimulation techniques (ECT, MST, TMS, tDCS) a well as collaboration opportunities with an excellent network of domestic and international scientists and doctors. The incumbent will be part of a vibrant community of researchers in non-invasive neurostimulation therapies and neurophysiology who share facilities, research ideas, student support, and methodological advances. We are seeking a talented researcher who works well in a group and is comfortable with interdisciplinary research.
The position is immediately available, though starting time can be negotiated (initial contract for 1 year, extendable to 2-3 additional years given satisfactory performance).
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wo post-doctoral positions are available within the Laboratory for Affective and Translational Neuroscience at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, directed by Diego A. Pizzagalli, Ph.D.
The laboratory is part of the Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research (CDASR), a vibrant research center that embraces a multi-disciplinary approach to improve our understanding of the psychological, environmental, and neurobiological factors associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders across the lifespan (http://cdasr.mclean.harvard.edu/).
Currently ongoing studies in Dr.
Pizzagalli’s laboratory
focus on reward processing, stress responsivity, and
executive functioning in a
range of populations including individuals with major
depression, mood spectrum
disorders, as well as at-risk samples (e.g., offspring
of parents with MDD;
individuals with past MDD). These studies employ a
variety of approaches,
including high-density EEG, fMRI, PET, MRS, molecular
genetics, and assays of
hormonal/inflammatory markers, and often a treatment
component (e.g., CBT).
Opportunities will be available to pursue independent
research and
interdisciplinary collaborations across Harvard
Medical School. Depending on
research focus, candidates will have access to three
research-dedicated human
MRI scanners (3 T, 4 T) and one animal MRI scanner
(9.4 T), as well as
128-channel EEG systems. A strong background in
EEG/ERP or fMRI techniques is
required, and clinical training is a plus. To apply,
send a CV and a cover
letter describing your research interests, and arrange
for three letters of
recommendation to be sent to David Crowley (djcrowley@mclean.harvard.edu).
Review
of applications will begin immediately (expected start
date: Summer
2016).
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