1. We are looking for a PhD student with a background in Neuroimaging/Physics/Biomedical Engineering in Amsterdam. The aim of the project is to optimize neurosurgical deep brain stimulation targeting using 3T and 7T scans. Compensation is according to the collective agreement (CAO-UMC) and amounts from EUR 2200,- gross per month in the first year to EUR 2818,- in the fourth year. For further information, please visit this website: www.academictransfer.com/28873 Best wishes, Guido http://www.spinozacentre.nl/ ================================ 2. Open position: PhD student in Computational Neuroimaging The successful candidate will contribute to research in the Computational Neuroanatomy and Neuroinformatics Lab (CNN Lab) of the Biomedical Engineering Department at New Jersey Institute of Technology. The Lab focuses on development and implementations of analytic and statistic models for providing quantitative biological criteria that help diagnosis of cognitive deficits, by integrating high-dimensional multi-modal neuroimaging, clinical and behavioral data and refined imaging analysis and multivariate machine learning techniques. The collaborative research team includes renowned quantitative and clinical scientists affiliated at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, City University of New York, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The multiple neuroimaging modalities involved in the lab includes structural MRI, DTI, task-based and resting-state fMRI and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). The study population greatly focuses on children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Mood Disoder (MD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Candidate Requirements: The candidate should have a Master’s degree in biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, computational neurosciences or a related discipline. Expertise in brain imaging and/or programming is highly preferred. 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 multi-modal and longitudinal neuroimaging and clinical data; to participate in MRI data acquisition, manuscripts writing. Programming Languages and Toolboxes employed in the lab: Matlab, C/C++, Python, Shell Scripts, R, SAS, FSL, FreeSurfer, SPM, AFNI, etc. Operating Systems employed in the lab: Linux based high performance parallel computing system. Contact: The candidature (Research Statement, CV, copies of the transcript and diploma) goes to: Dr. Xiaobo Li Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Director of the Computational Neuroanatomy and Neuroinformatics Lab (CNN Lab) New Jersey Institute of Technology xiaobo.li(a)njit.edu ================================ 3. Call for Application for Prospective Ph.D. Students Code: 16167 - Psychology and Social Neuroscience Research curriculum in Cognitive Social and Affective Neurosciences (CoSAN) WHAT: 3 three-year funded PhD positions in Cognitive, Social and Affective Neuroscience (CoSAN) programme (http://www.cosanphd.com) WHO: High-motivated applicants with a deep interest in systems neuroscience and higher-order cognitive, affective and social functions are encouraged to apply. Preferred Degrees: Psychology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Computer graphics, Computer Science, Biomedical engineering, Statistics, Mathematics Computer Programming skills are in particularly high demand. Applications are invited from candidates who: * hold an Italian diploma di laurea / laurea specialistica / laurea magistrale in any discipline, * hold an equivalent second-level degree (generally equivalent to a Master’s Degree) obtained in any country , in any discipline * expect to receive their degree award by October 31, 2015 WHERE: * Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome http://dippsi.psi.uniroma1.it * Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome http://www.hsantalucia.it COORDINATOR OF THE PROGRAM Salvatore Maria Aglioti, Director of the Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome http://agliotilab.org/ STIPEND: Euro 13.638,47 per year, before taxes RESEARCH TOPICS: Neural correlates of cognitive, social and affective processes including: * Bodily and brain correlates of Intergroup processing, stereotype and prejudice. * Joint attention and joint action in healthy and brain damaged people. * Intention, action and emotion understanding * Pain perception, empathy for pain, existential neuroscience * Body awareness and Self-Other distinction in healthy, spinal cord injured, and brain damaged people * Embodiment and agency in Immersive virtual reality RESEARCH TECHNIQUES: * Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) * Transcranial electric Stimulation (tDCS, tACS) * Electroencephalography (EEG), including: o Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP) o Laser Evoked Potentials (LEP) * Infrared Eye-tracking and Motion-tracking * Thermal Imaging * Immersive virtual reality (CAVE and Head mounted display) * Lesion Mapping analysis * fMRI HOW: Admission is based on an evaluation of the skills and aptitude of the candidate, and the selection procedure includes two steps: Phase 1. Evaluation of qualifications Phase 2. On site (or video-conference) interview WHEN: APPLICATION DEADLINE: 24/07/2015 11.59 pm CET HOW TO APPLY: See http://www.cosanphd.com/ and http://www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/bando%20%20inglese.pdf Phase 1. The outcome of the evaluation will be published on 31/07/2015. Phase 2. On site interviews will start from 07/09/2015 at 9:00 AM at the Department of Psychology. It is possible, following motivated requests, to conduct Phase 2 interview using video-conferencing facilities. Please, pay attention that the on-site interviews, originally scheduled on September 17th, will start on September 7th INFO: http://www.cosanphd.com/ http://agliotilab.org/ http://www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/bando%20%20inglese.pdf http://www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/bando_31.pdf CONTACT INFO: Paola Trussardi (organizational manager) - paola.trussardi(a)uniroma1.it (administrative requests) Salvatore M. Aglioti or Emmanuele Tidoni - salvatoremaria.aglioti(a)uniroma1.it or emmanuele.tidoni(a)uniroma1.it (scientific requests) ==================================== 4. Please see the link below for information on a funded studentship in neuroimaging at the Aberdeen Biomedical imaging Centre http://www.abdn.ac.uk/clsm/graduate/research/brain-lesions-997.php I’m happy to reply to requests for further information but applications must be done via the University of Aberdeen’s web page. Gordon Gordon D. Waiter PhD CSci MIPEM CPhys MInstP Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre Division of Applied Medicine University of Aberdeen Lilian Sutton Building Foresterhill Aberdeen AB25 2ZD Tel: +44 (0)1224 438356 (University Internal 8356: NHS Internal 768356) Fax: +44 (0)1224 438364 g.waiter(a)abdn.ac.uk ===================== 5. A research assistant/lab manager position is available in the Language Behavior and Brain Imaging Lab (http://lbbil.rutgers.edu/) at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. Much of our research is devoted to the cognitive neuroscience of reading, with potential application to reading disorders. Other aspects of brain and language studied in the lab include concept formation and speech production. Research is performed using a variety of techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), behavioral responses, gene-brain correlations, and magnetoencephalography (MEG). Responsibilities will include data collection from human research participants in both a purely behavioral and functional brain imaging setting, contacting and scheduling research participants, managing institutional review board (IRB) protocols, and data analysis. Requirements for a successful applicant include spoken and written proficiency in English, a minimum of a bachelor-level degree (e.g., BA or BS), preferably in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, biology, or a related field, and willingness to make a 2-year commitment. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in cognitive neuroscience research with human participants, are proficient with the linux computing environment, have used experiment delivery and data acquisition software such as E-prime, and can program in a scripting language such as Matlab or Python. Rutgers is the state university of New Jersey, and its Newark campus is in the state’s largest city. Newark is undergoing a renaissance of its own and is only minutes from Manhattan by train. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a deadline of September 15th. Please email a resume or CV and contact information for 3 references to william.graves(a)rutgers.edu. ============================== 6. The 2 job adverts- a post-doc and a research assistant to work on my Wellcome Trust funded post-stroke project - Mechanisms underlying spoken language production: facilitating frontal brain networks following aphasic stroke are now out! A strong neuroimaging ( DCM) candidate would be ideal for the postdoc position. Details can be found here : jobs.ac.uk ref: ALN097 jobs.ac.uk ref: ALN227 and can be viewed here: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ALN227/research-associate/ http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ALN097/research-assistant/ Please circulate to anyone you think may be interested. Fingers crossed we find the right team. Looking forward to (finally) getting going with this. Thanks for your help. Best wishes, Jenny Jenny Crinion Clinical Scientist/ Speech and Language Therapist, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, 17 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AR, UK Phone: + 44 (0)207 679 1129 Fax: + 44 (0)207 813 2835 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/crinionlab j.crinion(a)ucl.ac.uk ===================== 7. A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Neuroimaging group (Head: Dr. Igor Yakushev) at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Technische Universität München (TUM), Munich, Germany. Projects with include the modeling of cerebral networks and disease trajectories on the basis of brain images, as obtained using PET (amyloid, FDG), DTI, and fMRI. The group's clinical focus is neurodegenerative disorders, in particular Alzheimer’s disease. Existing image data will provide the basis for prompt data analyses and publications. The research group is integrated into the TUM Neuroimaging Center, which possesses a broad methodological and thematic expertise: http://www.tumnic.mri.tum.de/tumnic/index.html The Dept. of Nuclear Medicine offers exciting opportunities for neuroimaging research in an interdisciplinary environment and access to state-of-the-art technology including a hybrid PET/MR scanner. The candidate should hold a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., computer sciences, engineering, physics, mathematics, neuroscience, medicine). Experience in image analysis tools (SPM, FSL, FreeSurfer) is desirable. Solid knowledge of programming (Matlab, Java) and statistics (SPSS, SAS, R) is advantageous. Salary is according to TV-L. The position is limited for two years, with a possibility of extension. Applications will be considered until the position has been filled. Interested researchers should submit their applications including CV, two recommendation letters (or names and contact details of personal references), and a brief letter of motivation to Dr. Yakushev at igor.yakushev(a)lrz.tum.de ================================= 8. A CAS supported post-doc position is aviable in Hefei in China (CAS President’s International Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers). We are seeking for qualified candidates who have got PHD degree and are interesting in addiction and/or decision making research using MRI, fMRI, EEG, and tDCS. The salary is about $31000-$34000/year (0.2million Chinese yuan /year). The application deadline is August 15th. If you have some question or want to submit a CV, please feel free to send email to zxcustc(a)ustc.edu.cn Thanks a lot! Xiaochu ======================= 9. We are looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work within the School of Psychology, University of Birmingham. The successful candidate will work on a 5-year project funded within an ERC Consolidator Grant to investigate the role of brain oscillations for human episodic memory. The project focusses on intracranial single-unit recordings in human epilepsy patients and computational modelling of oscillations in memory networks. The postdoctoral researcher will design and conduct experiments with patients in Birmingham and Germany (Erlangen), analyse electrophysiological data and publish the results in international peer reviewed journals. The researcher should also use computational modelling as a tool to generate hypothesis and test the empirical data. The person we are looking for will have demonstrable experience on human or animal electrophysiology and oscillations as measured with EEG/MEG or, ideally, intracranial EEG. They should have a background, or strong interest, in computational modelling of neural networks. They will have an advanced degree (preferably a PhD in Psychology, Computational Neuroscience, or Neuroscience). They must be fluent using Matlab and related toolboxes for analysing brain oscillatory data (i.e. Fieldtrip). We require an individual with very good communication skills. Strong interest in working in a clinical environment is required, and previous clinical experience is a plus. This position will be held in the Memory and Oscillations Lab and will be supervised by Dr Simon Hanslmayr. The lab is a dynamic active group that includes several other Post docs and PhD students and provides a supportive and stimulating environment in which to work. Start date is 1 October 2015. To download the details of this position and submit an electronic application click HERE or visit www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs and enter the job reference number 55204 in the search engine. Please send informal enquiries to Dr Simon Hanslmayr (s.hanslmayr(a)bham.ac.uk). Dr. Simon Hanslmayr Senior Lecturer School of Psychology University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK Tel +44 121 4146203 http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/people/profile.aspx?Referenc… ====================================== 10. he Department of Experimental Psychology at Göttingen University is looking to fill a full post-doc position for 3 + 3 years, beginning 01.10.2015. Salary: Pay grade 13 TV-L. Applicants need to proficient German speakers to give lectures in the Bachelor Psychology. The finally selected candidate studied psychology and holds a highly qualified PhD in Psychology; has excellent programming experience (e.g., Matlab, Presentation and statistical software like R), publications on psychophysiological studies of visual processes (preferably fMRI) and knowledge of and interest in the visual system, visual cognition, and neuroanatomy. Please send your application with the usual documents (also in electronic form) by July 12th, 2015 to Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Institute for Psychology, Department of Experimental Psychology, Gossler-Str. 14, 37073 Göttingen, e-mail: uwe.mattler(a)psych.uni-goettingen.de. For more Information see: www.uni-goettingen.de/de/305402.html?cid=10715. ================================ 11. Postdoctoral positions on the cognitive neuroscience of implementing instructions We are offering two 2-year post-doctoral positions at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium. The positions are situated in the research groups of Prof. Marcel Brass and Prof. Jan De Houwer and are related to the question of how instructions shape basic cognitive processes. We expect the successful candidate to hold a PhD in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, biology or a related discipline. Furthermore, the candidate should have conducted neuroscientific research on cognitive processes. Experience with fMRI and/or TMS is an asset. We offer an excellent research environment with state of the art neuroimaging facilities. Please send your applications including your CV, a copy of the PhD diploma and contact details for two referees to Prof. Marcel Brass (marcel.brass(a)ugent.be). Applications need to be in by July 20, 2015. The starting date is negotiable. ========================== 12. Open position: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Neuroimaging This is a two years position, renewable for longer term based upon performance and productivity. The Lab focuses on development and implementations of analytic and statistic models for providing quantitative biological criteria that help diagnosis of cognitive deficits, by integrating high-dimensional multi-modal neuroimaging, clinical and behavioral data and refined imaging analysis and multivariate machine learning techniques. The collaborative research team includes renowned quantitative and clinical scientists affiliated at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, City University of New York, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The multiple neuroimaging modalities involved in the lab includes structural MRI, DTI, task-based and resting-state fMRI and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). The study population greatly focuses on children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Mood Disoder (MD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Qualifications of candidate: A PhD degree in biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, computational neurosciences or a related quantitative field Research experiences in analyses of neuroimaging data collected from any of the following modalities: structural MRI, DTI, fMRI, fNIRS, and EEG/ERP Strong programming skills in any of the following languages: Matlab, C/C++, Python, Shell Scripts, R, SAS, and extensive knowledge on Unix/Linux operating systems Candidates with strong experience on machine learning, pattern classification, regression methods, or sparse representation are particularly encouraged to apply. Additional qualifications include ability to work well in a multidisciplinary, highly collaborative research team; interest in translational research between neuroscience, computational models, and clinical populations, and s strong record or potential for scholarly productivity. Contact: Please email your CV, statement of research interests and career goals, and copies of representative publications in a single PDF document to: Dr. Xiaobo Li Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Director of the Computational Neuroanatomy and Neuroinformatics Lab (CNN Lab) New Jersey Institute of Technology xiaobo.li(a)njit.edu ========================== 13. PostDoc Position in Connectome Research at USC A post-doctoral fellow position in brain connectome research is available at the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI, http://www.loni.usc.edu ) at the Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute of USC (http://www.ini.usc.edu). The post-doc fellow will be responsible for developing innovative computational techniques to study vision-related brain connectome using multi-shell diffusion MRI data. The focus of the research will be developing novel algorithms for fiber orientation distribution (FOD) reconstruction, FOD-based tractography, and fiber bundle reconstruction to improve the state-of-the-art in modeling human visual pathway. Through the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging at the Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute at USC, the post-doctoral fellow will have access to the ideal environment for brain imaging research. The LONI image data archive (IDA) is one of the largest brain image collections that hosts various imaging repositories such as ADNI. The datacenter of LONI boasts 3,328 cores and 26 terabytes of aggregate memory space for Big Data brain image analysis. The new institute will also house a state-of-the-the- art image acquisition center with both 3T (high performance gradient Prisma) and 7T MR (Siemens) scanners for human brain imaging. More information can be found at http://www.ini.usc.edu and http://www.loni.usc.edu. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in engineering, computer science, or applied mathematics, and strong background in brain or medical image analysis. Prior research experience (publications) in diffusion MRI is encouraged and a definite plus. Solid programming skills in C++ and Matlab are desirable. Interested candidates should send their CVs to Dr. Yonggang Shi (yshi(a)loni.usc.edu). Yonggang Shi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track USC Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI) Keck School of Medicine of USC University of Southern California 2001 North Soto Street – SSB1-Room 102 Los Angeles, CA 90032 Phone: (323) 44-BRAIN (442-7246) =============================== 14. Postdoctoral Fellow on Data Mining A prospective, longitudinal birth mother-offspring cohort study (Growing Up in Singapore Towards Health Outcomes; GUSTO) study provides a unique opportunity to investigate 1) gene-environment influence on cognitive and brain development; 2) the regulation of epigenetic memory on the development of children’s mental health. GUSTO establishes the intense assessment of cognition, emotional, brain imaging, genetics and epigenetics from infancy onwards and environmental measurements, such as maternal mental health, nutrition, social support etc. We are now seeking researchers who are interested in mining GUSTO data at all levels. We aim to identify new markers characterizing environmental, genetic, and cognitive factors and hence explaining epigenetic markers and children’s mental health. The position includes opportunities to apply novel computational models to high-dimensional data sets and develop expertise in 'big data' analysis in neuroscience and to work within a highly multidisciplinary research setting that includes expertise in bioinformatics and biostatistics. Requirements: · PhD on cognitive or affective neuroscience, neuroimaging, bioinformatics, computer vision, statistics, or relevant field · Experience on mining high dimensional data · Good communication in English language · English writing skill is a must. ======================= 15. The Department of Psychology at Rutgers University-Newark anticipates hiring at the assistant professor (tenure track) level. We seek applications from individuals with specializations in areas of Psychology and Neuroscience that primarily use fMRI as a methodology. Examples of research areas of special interest include social, developmental and cognitive neuroscience. Applicants that incorporate brain connectivity concepts in their research are encouraged to apply. Applicants will have access to the new Rutgers University Brain Imaging Center (RUBIC; Siemens 3T Trio). This position requires a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field. Highest priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, provide research mentorship to students, and have research programs that can be supported by external funding. Applicants should submit a CV, statement of research and teaching interests, 3 top pre/re-prints and 3 letters of recommendation to: facultysearch(a)psychology.rutgers.edu. We will give priority to applications received by October 15th but will continue the search until the position is filled. Diversity Mission: Rutgers/Newark is the most ethnically diverse research-oriented campus in America (16 consecutive years, US News & World Report). Applicants may include a brief statement in their cover letter explaining how their membership in our department will advance the University commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. Rutgers-Newark is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups. =========================== 16. TWO NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN CUBRIC, CARDIFF, UK Dear Colleagues Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) is undergoing a major expansion of building, equipment and staff. The centre features 4 Siemens MR Scanners (1 x 7T MRI, 2 x 3T Prismas and a Connectom system with 300 mT/m gradients, MEG, EEG, fNIRS, TMS/TDCS) Please visit goo.gl/DP18uS to see details of the new centre, equipment, funding. The first two posts are currently open for applications: Permanent (tenured) Academic Physicist in Ultra-high Field MRI: goo.gl/2zp4oZ Siemens MR Onsite Scientist: goo.gl/qfWQ3r (Lots more jobs being advertised in the coming months) Informal enquiries can be address to cubric(a)cardiff.ac.uk ================================ 17. The Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre, University of Cambridge, is pleased to announce the creation of a new postdoctoral position, Head of 7T MRI Physics, which will lead the development of research studies on the newly acquired Siemens 7T scanner. This will involve close liaison with researchers in the University and MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, which co-funds this position. The post-holder will be expected to drive forward physics-based research on the scanner, and to enhance the delivery of research MR protocols and data analysis in research areas relevant to the users of the facility. These include clinically driven research areas such as dementia, stroke, head injury, and hydrocephalus, and also studies of normal and abnormal psychology driven by cognitive neuroscience. Particular applications of 7T MRI that are targeted for development in Cambridge include (but are not limited to): functional imaging of cortical layers, high resolution structural imaging, and spectroscopic analysis of neurotransmitter systems. The role will also require the post-holder to work with other member sites of the UK7T network (Oxford, Nottingham, Cardiff and Glasgow), to ensure rapid translation of scientific innovations across the sites. The post-holder will be expected to apply for funding to grow the MRI physics team, and to take on the supervision of PhD students. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline, 7T human MRI experience at post-doctoral level of MR physics as part of a multidisciplinary research group, competence in pulse sequence implementation (IDEA experience is desirable) and competence in some of the following tools: C, X-Windows, Unix, Tcl/Tk, MatLab, Java, C++. For more information please see: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/7488 or contact Dr Adrian Carpenter: enquiries(a)wbic.cam.ac.uk. The closing date is August 8th 2015. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guy Williams, MA, PhD Assistant Director of Research Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre Department of Clinical Neurosciences University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine Box 65 Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge CB2 0QQ Tel.: +44 1223 746464 Fax.: +44 1223 331826 ==============================