1. PHD-POSITIONS IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE/BIOLOGY IN OSLO, NORWAY Several PhD positions are available in the SUURPh (SIMULA-UiO-UCSD) collaboration: https://www.simula.no/education/suurph-collaboration PhD-candidates will expectedly spend about 3 years in Oslo (UiO or SIMULA) and about year at UCSD. Possible PhD-projects include: modeling of interaction between ion channels and psychoactive drugs, modeling of memory processing in hippocampus and entorhinal cortex, modeling of liquid flow in the brain, biophysical modeling of EEG and MEG signals, biomechanical modeling of the human brain. For more info on projects see: https://www.simula.no/suurph-projects Students interested in becoming a SUURPh fellow should consult the Applicant's page: https://www.simula.no/students-page. Here you will find all relevant information and instructions to submit your application. ********************************************** Professor Gaute T. Einevoll Department of Mathematical Sciences and Technology Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1432 Aas, Norway; Department of Physics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway Ph. +47-64965433, Mobile: +47-95124536 email: Gaute.Einevoll(a)nmbu.no, web: compneuro.umb.no, cinpla.org ==================================== 2. Prof Chris Plack and Dr Michael Stone are offering a 3-year fixed term MRC-funded full time job in the Audiology & Deafness Research Group at the University of Manchester, UK. Start date is nominally August 1st 2015. The topic under investigation concerns the diagnosis of, and implications of, the progression of noise-induced hearing loss in humans. The advert and further details are listed at : https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=9850 sincerely ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Michael Stone, Senior Research Fellow in Audiology / Hearing Sciences A3.16, Ellen Wilkinson Building, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK Tel: +44 161 275 8563, Fax: +44 161 275 3373, www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk =============================== 3. The Rehabilitation Neuroscience Laboratory (RNL) is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral fellow to join us as early as September, 2015. This individual will join a highly collaborative and collegial team of scientists and trainees from diverse backgrounds who are working to understand the consequences of upper extremity injury, amputation, and hand replantation/transplantation on human brain organization and daily living. Requirements include a relevant Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree(s), and a high level of intrinsic motivation. The successful individual will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and possess solid computational and computer skills. Prior experience with EEG is highly desirable for this position. Likewise, expertise with one or more of the following is a plus: electromyography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging. The RNL is directed by Dr. Scott H. Frey and will relocate to Washington University School of Medicine in July, 2015. We will have strong connections with neuro-, behavioral- and clinician-scientists throughout the university system. The RNL provides a challenging and supportive environment in which to gain additional training, and has a history of success in preparing postdoctoral scientists for independent research careers. Interested individuals are welcome to contact Dr. Frey directly for additional information at: freys(a)missouri.edu ================================= 4. Postdoctoral Position in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and Neuroimaging Description: 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. Principal Investigator: Dr. Guang Yue, Ph.D. Qualifications: · Applicants with specific interests and/or experience in the following areas: 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. Kessler Foundation and the Fellowship program 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. How to apply To apply, please send your (1) CV, (2) a cover letter summarizing relevant research expertise, experience and interest to Dr. Allexandre at dallexandre(a)kesslerfoundation.org. Please include the reference number “HPEL01-FSL” in your application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/30/2015 or until filled We are equal opportunity employers. ========================================== 5. Urgent : Opening of an MRI Research engineer position The Marseilles' fMRI Centre (http://irmfmrs.free.fr), a neuroimaging platform belonging to the Institut des Neurosciences de La Timone (http://www.int.univ-amu.fr/), is opening an MRI Research Engineer position. This opportunity has been made possible due to the acquisition of a new ultra-high gradient 3T MRI scanner and its installation in the European Centre for Research in Medical Imaging (CERIMED), a new platform for multi-modality, multi-species in-vivo imaging. The engineer’s main responsibilities will be to help with the installation of the new 3T MRI scanner (Siemens Prisma, installation planned for November 2015) and to set-up, implement and validate the most recent MRI acquisition methods, which will underpin competitive research projects on structural and functional neuro-imaging protocols. The successful candidate will have a PhD and/or an Engineering diploma: a biomedical physicist or an engineer specialised in MRI and clinical imaging. See the detailed profile of the position at the end of this email. Recruitment date: 1st of October 2015 Contract duration: 12 months, renewable. Net salary: 23.160 – 26.800 Euros / year, depending on experience (plus full social benefits) Application closing date: June, 30th 2015 The application should contain a letter of motivation, a complete Curriculum Vitae and references. For administrative purposes, the CV should also specify details about previous contracts : employers, start and end dates, type of contract (temporary / permanent, public / private). Information requests and applications should be addressed to : Jean-Luc.Anton(a)univ-amu.fr and Pascal.Belin(a)univ-amu.fr -- Jean-Luc Anton ________________________________________________________ Centre de recherche en IRM fonctionnelle cérébrale (Marseille) Email : Jean-Luc.Anton(a)univ-amu.fr Tel. : (33) (0)4 91 38 47 56 Web : http://irmfmrs.free.fr ________________________________________________________ JOB DESCRIPTION : MRI Research engineer Laboratory Code unit: UMR7289 Name of Unit: Centre IRMf, Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone UMR7289 CNRS & AMU Director: Guillaume MASSON Address: Faculté de Médecine de la Timone 27 Bd Jean Moulin 13005 Marseille Localisation of position: Marseille, FRANCE Responsibilities The MRI Research Engineer will be responsible for the set-up, implementation and validation of MRI acquisition methods necessary for the realisation of structural (high-resolution anatomical, diffusion) and functional neuro-imaging protocols. He/she is responsible for the proper functioning of the 3T MR system in liaison with the manufacturer. He/she will contribute to the set-up of the processing pipeline included in the services offered by the fMRI Centre. Duties * Perform initial tests, reception and set-up of the new 3T MR system in close relationship with the manufacturer to enable an efficient restart and fully functional follow-up. * Examine the needs of researchers in integrative and cognitive neurosciences relative to their research objectives. Evaluate and propose the most appropriate imaging techniques and methods. * Organise the choice, set-up, implementation and validation of MR acquisition methods in human and non-human primates, while encouraging scientific collaboration with the manufacturer, partner laboratories and neuroimaging platform networks. * Pilot, interpret and validate measures for their scientific exploitation. * Supervise R&D research work in MR physics and its application to neuroimaging. * Keep up-to-date with technical advances in MR physics, its applications, acquisition protocols and advanced neuroimaging analysis methods. * Present, distribute results. * Supervise safe practice procedures. Study risks associated with hardware: train users on risks associated with MRI. * Contribute to the exploitation of scientific data by setting up tools for organizing data processing. * Supervision: yes * Project leading: yes Skills Ph.D. and/or Engineering diploma: a biomedical physicist or an engineer specialised in MRI and clinical imaging. The applicant will have a good knowledge of: * MR Physics : - Acquisition sequences - Reconstruction algorithms - MR hardware (RF-coils, gradient system) * Analysis and validation of data quality * Processing and analysis of cerebral MR images * Software development tools * Office software tools * Scientific and technical English Abilities * To understand cognitive and integrative neuroscience protocols in humans and non-human primates * To propose pertinent acquisition solutions adapted to the capabilities of the 3T MR system, which emphasize collaborative links with the manufacturer and the Centre’s partner laboratories. * To work in a multidisciplinary environment at the interface of a variety of scientific and technological domains Context and working environment The Marseilles' fMRI Centre (http://irmfmrs.free.fr/) is a neuroimaging platform belonging to the Institut des Neurosciences de La Timone (http://www.int.univ-amu.fr/), affiliated to the CNRS and Aix-Marseille University. It provides neuroscientists, psychologists and clinicians with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services and is involved in clinical, fundamental and methodological research as well as technical development through collaboration with local, national and international research groups, and has strong involvement in training and teaching. The fMRI Centre operates a 3 Tesla MR system fully dedicated to neuroscience and psychology research in human and non-human primates, equipped with high-end stimulation and recording systems. The Centre is run by two CNRS Research Engineers (Drs Jean-Luc Anton and Bruno Nazarian) and a Scientific Director from Aix-Marseille University (Dr Pascal Belin). The fMRI Centre is currently engaged in an ambitious new development, with the ongoing purchase of the latest-generation, research-oriented 3T scanner equipped with ultra-high gradients and state-of-the art RF systems, and a move to the recently inaugurated European Centre for Research in Medical Imaging (CERIMED, http://cerimed-web.eu/), a new platform for multi-modality, multi-species in-vivo imaging on the La Timone campus, where the new scanner (Siemens Prisma) will be installed in November 2015. These developments are actively supported by Aix-Marseille University, CNRS and the France-Life Imaging infrastructure. In the context of these developments, the fMRI Centre is recruiting an MRI Research Engineer, who will have three tasks. First he/she will participate in the reception and set-up of the new scanner, in liaison with the manufacturer, and will gauge technical requests from scientific users to ensure the most efficient restart and development of scanning activities. Second, in order to best exploit the strong potential of the latest-generation 3T system, the engineer will implement, parametrize, test and validate the most recent acquisition sequences (multi-band EPI, local quantification of micro-structures, …) to enable and contribute to competitive scientific projects involving, e.g., high-resolution EPI and DTI, imaging in non-human primates, and foetuses. The engineer will play a leading role in the scientific partnership with the manufacturer, with partner laboratories (CRMBM, Neurospin, Maastricht, MGH, ...) and with the national and international networks of neuroimaging platforms (CENIR, CERMEP, ...). Third, in interaction with the other engineers of the Centre and CERIMED, the engineer will contribute to the development of the services offered by the Centre in terms of data organization (set-up of databases) and data pre/post-processing (set-up of processing tool pipelines). =============================== 6. 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. ======================= 7. 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. Closing date 15 June 2015 Start date 01 October 2015 Website http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/7027/ 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. =============================== 8. Open position: PhD in multimodal imaging of the vulnerability to develop schizophrenia OFFICE MEDICO-PEDAGOGIQUE, Laboratoire de neurosciences et neuroimagerie en psychiatrie de l’enfant et de l’adolescent Starting date: October 1st 2015 Working environment: In the context of a longitudinal study started 10 years ago, we perform a multidisciplinary evaluation of patients with the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a neurogenetic condition that confers a high risk of developing schizophrenia. Our protocol includes MRI acquisitions of structural, functional and diffusion images and their analysis with gold-standard neuroimaging tools. By investigating morphological and connectivity alterations associated to the microdeletion and to the onset of psychotic symptoms, we aim at identifying potential biomarkers for the development of schizophrenia. Tasks of the PhD student: To work in collaboration with clinical and engineering departments for the development and application of new methodologies, to analyze complex multimodal and longitudinal fMRI data, to participate at MRI data acquisition, manuscripts writing. Methods employed in the lab: Cortical morphometry (thickness, gyrification), voxelbased DTI, tractography, resting-state fMRI, graph theory, pattern recognition, multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA). Toolboxes employed in the lab: Matlab, SPM, FSL, FreeSurfer, connectomemapper. Academic requirements: Master in medicine, psychology, biology, sciences, mathematics, engineering, neurosciences or equivalent title. Expertise in brain imaging and/or programming is not mandatory but highly preferred. Contact: The candidature (motivation letter, CV, copy of the diploma and graduations, possibly letter of recommendation) has to be sent preferentially by email by the 21st of June to the following addresses: Maria Carmela PADULA: maria.padula(a)unige.ch Elisa SCARIATI: elisa.scariati(a)unige.ch https://www.unige.ch/medecine/psyat/fr/groupes-de-recherche/stephan-eliez/ =========================== 9. I would like to bring the following post to your attention: Research Fellow in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Southampton (UK) We are seeking a Research Fellow to start in August 2015 or soon thereafter. The post is funded for one year in the first instance, but with the possibility of extension. The aim of the project, which is a multi-site study funded by the EU, is to investigate sex differences in antisocial behaviour in children and adolescents using functional and structural neuroimaging, genetic, psychophysiological, and neuropsychological methods. Experience with fMRI data collection and analysis (including functional and effective connectivity methods) is highly desirable, but we would also consider candidates with expertise in structural MRI or DTI data analysis. The project has been running for two years and half of the overall dataset has been collected already, so the successful applicant would be able to start analysing functional and structural MRI data and preparing papers for submission straight away. The closing date for applications is the 26th June 2015. For further information about the post, and to apply via the University of Southampton’s application system, please see here: https://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=575415JW Please feel free to contact me with informal enquiries about the post or the project at: g.f.fairchild@soton.ac.uk<mailto:g.f.fairchild@soton.ac.uk> Thanks for your attention, - Graeme Fairchild Dr Graeme Fairchild Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology Academic Unit of Psychology University of Southampton Shackleton Building Highfield Campus Southampton SO17 1BJ United Kingdom Office tel: +44 (0) 2380 593843 Mobile tel: +44 (0) 7748 062553 www.psychology.soton.ac.uk ====================== 10 Our lab (www.ccnlab.net) recently received funding for a PhD and postdoc position at the interface between machine learning (deep learning, Bayesian modeling, computational linguistics) and neuroscience: http://www.ru.nl/english/working/job-opportunities/details/details-vacature… http://www.ru.nl/english/working/job-opportunities/details/details-vacature… The positions deal with the development of new computational models to probe how naturalistic representations are encoded across the cortical surface. For the PhD position, we are looking for candidates with a Master’s degree in cognitive (neuro)science, computational neuroscience or a related area of research. Candidates should have excellent programming skills, a strong mathematical background and prior experience with acquisition of neural data. For the postdoc position, we are looking for candidates with a PhD degree in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational neuroscience, applied mathematics or a related area of research. Candidates with a degree in cognitive neuroscience and a strong mathematical background would also be eligible. Start of the project is negotiable but preferably September 2015. ---------------