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…
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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