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*Ph.D. Position in Decision Neuroscience at University of Basel* The Center for Decision Neuroscience (Department of Psychology, University of Basel, Switzerland) is seeking applicants for a 3-year Ph.D. position. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to work towards their Ph.D. in Psychology. At the Center for Decision Neuroscience, we study the cognitive and neural basis of value-based decision making and reward-based learning processes. Our research methods comprise cognitive modeling of behavior, neuroimaging tools such as fMRI or EEG, and eye-tracking. The ideal candidate would have an M.Sc. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or a related field and should be interested in cognitive neuroscience and quantitative research methods. Prior experience with the analysis of fMRI/EEG data and/or with cognitive modeling is desirable. Applicants will also be part of the Graduate School on Social, Economic, and Decision Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and an English-speaking environment at the University of Basel. The salary will be about 47,000 Swiss Francs (approx. 48,000 USD or 43,000 EUR) per year. Additional resources to fund experiments and conference travels are available. Review of applications will start on the 17^th of April and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications (consisting of a short cover letter describing your motivation, CV, certificates and transcripts, and up to three letters of recommendation) to sebastian.gluth(a)unibas.ch <mailto:sebastian.gluth@unibas.ch>. The recently established Center for Decision Neuroscience is directed by Prof. Dr. Sebastian Gluth. We have access to a research-dedicated 3-Tesla MR scanner, a 64-channel EEG-system, and facilities for behavioral, eye-tracking, and psychophysiological measures. The lab is part of the growing Department of Psychology at the University of Basel, one of the leading research universities in Europe. Basel is situated at the river Rhine right at the border to France and Germany. It’s a great place to live and work. Quality of life, health care, and public transportation meet the highest international standards. Please do not hesitate to send me an email for further inquiries. Looking forward to your application! Sebastian Gluth Prof. Dr. Sebastian Gluth Department of Psychology University of Basel Missionsstrasse 62a 4055 Basel, Switzerland +41-61-2670606 sebastian.gluth(a)unibas.ch <mailto:sebastian.gluth@unibas.ch> ======================== Funded 3-year PhD in computational neuroimaging at University of Zurich, starting 07/2016 Applications are invited for a funded PhD position in neurobiology. The candidate will work on formal models of human fear learning, and their neurobiological implementation. The methodical focus will be on computational neuroimaging (3T and 7T MRI, possibly TMS), and modelling of behaviour. The wider goal of the research group is to investigate conserved neural circuits that support survival behaviour in the face of threat, and to obtain a computational understanding of the algorithms they implement. The ultimate goal of this research programme is to improve our understanding of pathological emotions in psychiatric disorders (http://bachlab.org). The laboratory offers a friendly and collaborative research environment, close supervision, a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner and access to a 7T scanner, a fully equipped psychological/psychophysiological testing lab, and access to EEG facilities. We currently host 2 PhD students, 2 PostDocs, as well as support staff and students. Our offices, behavioural testing faci The university of Exeter, UK, is advertising 10 new academic positions (lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor, professor) in data analytics. See link below for more information. Could be a good opportunity for someone with an imaging background. Feel free to email me if you’d like to chat informally about this c.m.dodds(a)exeter.ac.uk https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACAN… lities, and 3T scanner, are located in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Switzerland (http://bachlab.org/contact). The position is funded by the University of Zurich for 3 years and paid according to university standards (47'000 - 50'000 CHF). The candidate will participate in the PhD programme of the Zurich Neuroscience Centre (admission via track II: neuroscience.uzh.ch). We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wishes to pursue a career in science, and has an interest in theoretical neuroscience as well as hands-on experimentation. Applicants should have MSc or equivalent in neuroscience, biology, biomedicine, computer science, physics, psychology, or a related science/engineering discipline. Prior experience is required in either cognitive neuroscience, theoretical neuroscience, or animal models of fear. Familiarity with fMRI, and Matlab or R, would be useful. Fluent English is mandatory, German is not required. Starting date is July 2016. Applications deadline is 15.4.2016, later applications are accepted until the position is filled (http://bachlab.org/opportunities for updates). Applicants should send, in one merged PDF, a cover letter including a statement of research interest, CV, publication list, relevant certificates (including MSc degree with grades), and the name and contact of at least two references to: jobs(a)bachlab.org More information on the lab:http://bachlab.org This ad can also be found at:http://bachlab.org/opportunities *============== Post doc position (neuroimaging of aging and neurodegeneration) in Chile-2016 * *Post doc position in Chile:* We are looking for a highly motivated PhD (neuroscience, biology, psychology, engineering, computer science, or similar) to work in *structural and functional imaging *(resting state and task-based connectivity using DTI/fMRI and graph metrics) of the *largest longitudinal study of aging and neurodegeneration* in Chile (new FONDAP Centre for Geroscience: http://goo.gl/8H5My3); for 1-2 years (beginning *immediately*, honoraria according the the national postdoc founding standards). *Applicants*should send as son as possible a CV to Agustin Ibáñez (agmabaib(a)gmail.com) <mailto:agmabaib@gmail.com%29>. ================== Postdoctoral fellow in clinical neuroimaging

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 The fellow will conduct human neuroimaging research on participants with preclinical and symptomatic genetic neurodegenerative disease. Current imaging techniques include voxel-based morphometry, DTI and functional MRI, with an emphasis on intrinsic functional connectivity network mapping (also referred to as “resting-state” fMRI). The ideal candidate will have an interest in genetics, frontal systems, neuroanatomy, fMRI methods/biomarker development, or a combination. Relationships between MRI metrics and disease biomarkers will be analyzed. The fellow will contribute to ongoing experiments and pursue self-directed projects within the lab’s area of investigation. Required Qualifications
 Appropriate areas of doctoral training include but are not limited to neuroscience, bioengineering, applied mathematics, or computer science. Strong computational skills, including script writing or programming, are required. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Lee by sending a cover letter, CV, and at least 3 references tosuzee.lee(a)ucsf.edu ================================ Please see this link for a newly advertised postdoc in Hugo Spiers' group @ UCL: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?owner=5041416&ownertype=… Interested candidates can familiarize themselves with work in the lab at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spierslab or contact Dr Hugo Spiers (h.spiers(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:h.spiers@ucl.ac.uk>).========================= The university of Exeter, UK, is advertising 10 new academic positions (lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor, professor) in data analytics. See link below for more information. Could be a good opportunity for someone with an imaging background. Feel free to email me if you’d like to chat informally about this c.m.dodds(a)exeter.ac.uk https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACAN… ===================