see below for 12 job / phd/ postdoc positions ---------------- 1. Tenure Track Position "Neuropsychology of Language and Language Disorders" Application deadline: 17 May 2015 Responsibilities The research consortium Language in Interaction (www.languageininteraction.nl) invites applications for a tenure track position, offered with a view to long-term embedding of neuropsychological research in a clinical setting, and enhancement of collaborative research in the field of language-related disorders. The specific focus of the position is on the neuropsychology of language, bridging gaps at the clinical /non-clinical intersection (e.g. language-related disorders). This integration can be achieved using a varied set of methods, such as behavioural experimentation, functional neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG, MEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and formal computational modelling of language processes. You will head an independent research group to be established to promote the interaction between clinical and pre-clinical researchers. You will be expected to conduct research in one or more research areas relevant to the position. Supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD projects will be part of your responsibilities. Administrative duties will include local and/or national committee memberships. With a view to continuation, the position may be expanded to include teaching and clinical work. You will be provided with budgetary resources, a PhD student or technician, materials and consumables. Work environment The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language sciences. The Language in Interaction consortium, sponsored by a Gravitation grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific research (NWO), brings together many of the excellent research groups in the Netherlands in a research programme on the foundations of language. Excellence in the domain of language and related relevant fields of cognition is combined with state-of-the-art research facilities and a research team with ample experience in complex research methods and utilization. This position is equally shared by two research centres within Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (http://www.ru.nl/donders), Radboud University and RadboudUMC. The Donders Institute is a world-class research centre devoted to understanding the mechanistic underpinnings of human cognition and behaviour. The institute conducts research in an international setting with more than 600 researchers from 35 countries. English is the lingua franca. In 2013, the Donders Institute was assessed by an international evaluation committee as excellent and recognized as a ‘very stimulating environment for top researchers, as well as for young talent'. What we expect from you You should be a creative and talented researcher, a strong experimenter in the neuropsychology of language, and have a clinical background and experience with patient studies. Other requirements are: − a PhD degree in a field relevant to the position concerned; − an established international reputation; − strong track record of peer-reviewed international publications; − experience with successfully applying for external funding; − experience with (co-)supervision of PhD students; − management skills required for academic leadership. What we have to offer - full time position - a maximum gross monthly salary of € 5,171 based on a 38-hour working week; starting salary depends on qualifications and experience; - you will be appointed for a period of 48 months; after 4 years, a permanent position will be offered if your performance is evaluated positively. Are you interested? Check this link for more information on this job offer and how to apply: http://www.ru.nl/newstaff/vacaturebeschrijving?recid=554020 ---------------- 2. HI, Fully funded PhD positions available in Psychology at the University of Roehampton. Projects offered here: http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/uploadedFiles/Pages_Assets/PDFs_and_Word_Docs/G… Application form can be found here: http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/vcscholarships/#scholarships Please note the deadline for applications is midnight Tuesday 5th May 2015 ----------------- 3. GE15071 Full Time; Permanent School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences University of Reading Application closes: 25th May 2015 Salary Grade 6; £28,695 to £37,394 per annum Location: Whiteknights Campus, Reading Guidance Notes: Download PDF Further Details: Download PDF The Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN), is seeking to appoint a Research Support Officer. The post holder will play an important role in facilitating cutting edge research involving a range of brain imaging technologies and techniques, including, MRI, EEG, TMS and combined methodologies. You will have: - A PhD in psychology, neuroscience, computer science or related field - Experience in providing technical training and supervision - Experience in (f)MRI, including sequence development - Experience in Linux platforms, programming and scripting - Applied knowledge of electronics, design and implementation of hardware solutions Informal contact details Contact role: Director, CINN Contact name: Doug Saddy Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 6269 Contact email: j.d.saddy(a)reading.ac.uk Alternative informal contact details Contact role: Manager, CINN Contact name: Kelly Sloan Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 6951 Contact email: k.d.sloan(a)reading.ac.uk We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invite you to apply online for this vacancy by clicking the link at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, if you wish to apply using a hardcopy form please email recruitment(a)reading.ac.uk or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH or Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail). --------------------- 4. Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join the Wellcome Trust Consortium for Neuroimmunology of Mood Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease (NIMA) http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/6526/. The post will be based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge UK, under the supervision of Prof. Ed Bullmore. NIMA is a 5-year research programme, with total funding of approximately £5.7M, designed to translate the new inter-disciplinary science of neuroimmunology to therapeutic applications in psychiatry and neurology. The research programme will be coordinated across a network of UK academic centres (University of Cambridge, University of Sussex, University of Cardiff, University of Glasgow, King’s College London, University of Oxford and University of Southampton) and two major pharmaceutical companies (Janssen Pharmaceuticals R&D and H. Lundbeck A/S). The scientific scope of the research will include clinical biomarker studies, therapeutic trials of new drugs in patients with depression and Alzheimer’s disease and is intended to develop new treatment approaches for these conditions. Prof. Ed Bullmore (University of Cambridge) and Dr. Neil Harrison (University of Sussex) will co-lead MRI components of the Consortium which will be undertaken at Cambridge, Glasgow, KCL, Oxford & Sussex. This post will be based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and will involve close coordination with Sussex as well as each of the other imaging sites. The research programme will use a range of advanced quantitative techniques including models of magnetisation transfer (qMT), T1/ T2 mapping and diffusion imaging (NODDI), as well as task-related functional imaging and graph theoretic analyses of multi-echo resting state fMRI in conjunction with peripheral and CSF immunophenotyping to investigate the neural and peripheral signatures of inflammation in patients with depression. Comparable techniques as well as histology will be acquired in rodent inflammation models at other sites to facilitate back-translation of the human imaging findings. The post holder will work closely with a postdoc based at Sussex and other researchers at both sites to analyse all of the imaging data acquired from up to 150 patients and controls. This post offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved in a large multi-centre consortium combining cutting-edge microstructural and functional neuroimaging with deep immunological phenotyping to characterise the role of inflammation in the commonest mental disorder depression. The successful candidate will assist in the initial quality control of sequences across imaging centres and the analysis and interpretation of the imaging data. The post will involve close collaboration with other leading UK neuroimaging groups as well as groups working on functional immunological network changes. The purpose of this role is to support and maintain the University’s national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Contribution to excellence in research will be as a member of a research team carrying out research at a similar level to that undertaken by lecturing staff and will provide substantial scope for academic judgement, originality, interpretation and presentation of results. The role holder will assist with grant administration and the writing of reports for funding bodies. Contribution to teaching will include assistance in the presentation of seminars and may include participation in the research group’s teaching programme. The role holder will participate in the overall contribution of the department/faculty, as appropriate. For more information and details on applying for this post please see: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/6526/ ------------------------ 5. Please see below for a new post-doctoral research opportunity at the Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY Post Graduate Position at the Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY Job Description: Exciting opportunity for a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow trained in fMRI and interested in clinical and translational neuroimaging in young people with mood and psychotic disorders. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting fMRI data along with preparing manuscripts. This position provides excellent opportunities for first author publications and support in obtaining their own grant funding. Applicants should have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, radiology, or other relevant discipline. This position requires extensive knowledge of fMRI data analysis (FSL or SPM skills preferred). Applicants should also be familiar with neuroimaging analysis packages (e.g., SPM, AFNI, FSL) as well as proficient in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS). Job Qualifications: Minimum requirements are a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology or Radiology Extensive prior clinical experience and/or experience conducting neuroimaging, specifically fMRI studies Strong background in biology or neuroscience * Should be familiar with software to analyze neuroimaging data (SPM, AFNI, FSL, etc.) and statistics (SPSS, SAS, etc.). Experience with matlab is also desirable. * Research theory training/experience (through previous research lab experience) * Excellent written and oral communication * Familiarity with grant submission process If interested please contact Dr Frangou at sophia.frangou(a)mssm.edu The position is available for 2 years in the first instance with a possible extension of another 2 years. Salary scale will follow current NIMH recommendations: Career Level Stipend for FY 2015 Predoctoral $22,920 Postdoctoral Years of Experience 0 $42,840 1 $44,556 2 $46,344 3 $48,192 4 $50,112 5 $52,116 6 $54,216 7 or more $56,376 ----------------- 6. PhD fellowship in Neuroscience at the University of Turin Description: We are searching for a highly motivated candidate with strong interest in functional neuroimaging. The candidate will use and develope functional and effective connectivity as well as multivoxel pattern analysis methods to inspect patterns of propagation of the brain damage and intention-from-movement brain encoding. The PhD program in Neuroscience offers broad training possibilities in the required experimental methods within a stimulating academic environment. Requirements: The successful candidate should have a degree in either Physics or Electronic Engineering or Applided mathematics or Neuroscience, together with very good programming skills with matlab and python. She/he should be highly motivated to work in a team and to collaborate across and beyond disciplines. Candidates with previous experience in using fMRI techniques are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is open from 1 July 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter. For more details about the PhD program in Neuroscience, see: http://dott-neuroscienze.campusnet.unito.it/do/home.pl. For further information about the position, please contact: Franco Cauda, Ph.D. Assistant Professor CCS fMRI, Koelliker Hospital and Department of Psychology University of Turin Via Po, 14 10123 Turin (Italy) tel: (+39) 011.670.39.24 fax: (+39) 011.814.62.31 e-mail: franco.cauda(a)unito.it http://www.gcs-fmri.unito.it/index.php/franco-cauda http://www.unito.it/unitoWAR/page/dipartimenti8/D008/D008_Gruppi_Ricerca2?p… ------------------- 7. The Research Group of Quantitative Psychology and Individual Differences at KU Leuven - University of Leuven seeks a highly motivated candidate for a PhD position on the project 'The neural basis of the time dynamics of emotions in relation to well-being and vulnerability to depression' (PI's and advisors: Dr. Philippe Verduyn, Prof. dr. Peter Kuppens, Prof dr. Philippe Fossati (Paris VI), and Prof. dr. Iven Van Mechelen). Environment: The successful candidate will work in the Research Group of Quantitative Psychology and Individual Differences (http://ppw.kuleuven.be/okp/home/) under the supervision of Philippe Verduyn, Peter Kuppens, Philippe Fossati, and Iven Van Mechelen. The group offers an international, productive, collaborative, and interactive environment with about 6 faculty and 26 graduate and postgraduate students. The University of Leuven is a research-oriented institution and is consistently ranked among the top research universities in Europe. Leuven is one of the oldest university towns in Europe, about 30 km from Brussels. It has a rich history and a unique friendly atmosphere. The research project will be executed in collaboration with the Social and Affective Neuroscience team of the University Paris VI, France. This center comprises researchers and clinicians, at the interface of affective neuroscience, social neuroscience and psychiatry. See http://www.paris-neuroscience.fr/fr/equipe/social-and-affective-neuroscienc… for further information. Project: The aim of the project is to chart patterns of changes in positive and negative emotions across time in relation to well-being and vulnerability to depression, and to identify the neural mechanisms that drive these changes. The planned research project consists of laboratory experiments both in- and outside an fMRI scanner. Profile: The applicant must have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the behavioral sciences, biomedical sciences, or related areas, and excellent English communication and writing skills. Experience with neurophysiological research or emotion research is considered an asset. The position requires enrollment in the PhD-program of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. International mobility is required as the research project encompasses a number of research visits to the University Paris VI, France. Offer: We offer encouraging daily guidance, excellent research facilities, conference/travel budget, and a competitive salary with various additional benefits (in terms of holidays, health insurance, transport costs). A PhD position is offered for an initial year, renewable for up to 4 years, and is expected to result in the completion of a PhD. The starting date is October 1st 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter. Interested? For more information please contact Dr. Philippe Verduyn, tel.: +32 16 32 61 73, mail: philippe.verduyn(a)ppw.kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Peter Kuppens, tel.: +32 16 32 61 08, mail: peter.kuppens(a)ppw.kuleuven.be. Interested applicants can apply online, providing a motivation letter, full CV (including a detailed transcript of university study results), and the names and contact information of at least two references. The deadline for application is May 31, 2015. For more information and how to apply, see https://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/vacatures/53292793 -- Maxime Résibois PhD Student (KU Leuven) Quantitative Psychology and Individual Differences Tiensestraat 102 bus 3713 3000 LEUVEN tel. +32 16 37 30 98 ----------------------- 8. Postdoctoral studies in brain stimulation (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 transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is applied to the problem of how we come to experience ownership of our body. 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 experimental psychology. We have a fully equipped TMS lab (Magstim with neuronavigation) dedicated to this project. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis of TMS and EEG data, as well as good programming skills. Expertise in theta-burst repetitive TMS and paired pulse protocols would be an advantage, as would be experience with transcranial direct current stimulation. The candidate is expected to work on a project in which TMS is applied to the question of how multisensory signals from the body are integrated at the level of fronto-parietal areas to give rise to the feeling of ownership of body parts. 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 ad and information about the application procedures visit: https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:61657/ Application deadline: May 22nd 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 --------------------- 9. Postdoctoral studies in in advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging analysis (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 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:61647/ Application deadline: May 22nd 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 ------------------- 10. The Institute of Brain Science at Yonsei University in Seoul (South KOREA) is seeking applicants for two post-doctoral researchers for a period of 2 years with the possibility of being extended for more years. The project will focus on connectivity analysis and modeling of neurological/psychiatric diseases using fMRI, MEG/EEG methods. The ideal candidate would have a Ph.D. in cognitive/clinical neuroscience, computer science, biomedical engineering or related fields, and solid knowledge in neuroimage analysis methods (fMRI, DTI or EEG) or experiences in computational modeling or Bayesian model estimation. This research experience is a great opportunity for applicants who have been interested in big clinical data and its applications using advanced neuroimaging techniques, as the Institute of Brain Science at Yonsei University is able to provide access to a rich collection of longitudinal patient neuroimaging data (fMRI, DTI, MEG, PET), acquired in collaboration with the Yonsei Severance hospital and a number of advanced brain research facilities utilizing diverse methods (real-time fMRI (3T), DTI, MEG, EEG-fMRI, MR-compatible TMS, MR-compatible eye-tracking and GSR). For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Hae-Jeong Park parkhj(a)yonsei.ac.kr http://neuroimage.yonsei.ac.kr -------------------- 11. Postdoctoral Position on Machine Learning A postdoctoral position on machine learning with application to neuroimage-based brain disease diagnosis and prediction is available in UNC-Chapel Hill. The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on machine learning, pattern classification, regression methods, or sparse representation. People with strong experience on machine learning are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate 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. The research topic will be the development and validation of novel machine learning methods for early diagnosis and prediction of brain disorders. Please visit group website (http://bric.unc.edu/ideagroup) for more information. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Guorong Wu (grwu(a)med.unc.edu). ------------------------ 12. PhD student or Post-doctoral researcher (part-time, 50%) at the Institute of Psychology, University of Kiel, Germany The Department of Psychological Assessment and Differential Psychology (Prof. Dr. Anja Leue) is seeking for a talented PhD student or a post-doctoral researcher. The successful candidate will work in a team interested in the temporal and spatial dynamics of monitoring processes and cognitive control, with specific emphasis on individual differences. Programming skills in Presentation, MATLAB, and SPM 8 or 12 are highly appreciated (including first and second level designs). Interest in multi-channel EEG experiments, sound studies, and programming skills with EEGLAB are a plus. The teaching assignment includes one course weekly per semester (i.e., two lecture hours), the assistance during exams, and support during committee work. This position is available from 01-June-2015 thereafter for three years. Salary is related to the German salary system entitled TV-L (grade: TV-L 13, 50%, currently 19.35 hours per week). Interested candidates are kindly asked to send their curriculum vitae, certificates, and a letter describing their motivation to become a member in my research group. Applications should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Anja Leue at leue(a)psychologie.uni-kiel.de. Closing date: 15-May-2015 -- Prof. Dr. Anja Leue Psychological Assessment and Differential Psychology Institute of Psychology University of Kiel Olshausenstraße 75 24118 Kiel Email: leue(a)psychologie.uni-kiel.de Telefon: ++49(0)431 880 7317 ----------------