Postdoctoral position in Neuroinformatics at Harvard Medical School

Postdoctoral position in Neuroinformatics: Children’s Hospital Informatics Program, in collaboration with the Division of Developmental Medicine and Epilepsy Clinic
An immediate opening is available for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the laboratory of William J. Bosl, Instructor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Children’s Hospital Boston. This position provides an extraordinary opportunity to work collaboratively in neuroinformatics together with the laboratory of Charles A. Nelson, Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, to participate in the discovery of early biomarkers for autism and developmental disorders. The position is funded for one year and is renewable annually pending availability of future funds.

DUTIES:  The position involves working in close collaboration with the PI and with researchers and students in the Nelson lab. Specific duties include organizing and evaluating diagnostic test scores (ADOS, ADI, Mullen, others) and other medical data; implementation and execution of various programs to compute EEG signal features, map signal features and other physiological measures to behavioral assessments; statistical analysis of data; preparation and presentation of results at seminars; preparation of papers for publication. Candidates will have opportunities for interaction with researchers and clinicians in Developmental Medicine and Neurology, as well as to explore applications of neuroinformatics to epilepsy and global pediatric healthcare.

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates should have an PhD or equivalent in computer science, engineering, physics, cognitive or computational neuroscience, machine learning or a related field or equaivalent experience, with an interest in clinical applications of nonlinear EEG signal processing and psychiatric biomarkers to pediatric healthcare. Experience with one or more of the following will be helpful and enable a broader research experience:

§  Machine learning methods applied to EEG signal features

§  Feature extraction methods

§  Python, matlab, R, C/C++ or similar programming skills

§  Signal processing

§  Complex systems analysis, Recurrence Plot Analysis

§  Statistical data analysis, data mining

§  Experience with neuropsychological assessments
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain skill in each of these areas.
Applicants should send a CV or resume, statement of research interests and the names and contact information for up to three references to Dr. William Bosl at william.bosl@childrens.harvard.edu<mailto:william.bosl@childrens.harvard.edu>

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William J. Bosl, Ph.D.
Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Research Scientist, Children's Hospital Informatics Program
   at Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (CHIP@HST)
Adjunct lecturer, Boston University Behavioral Neuroscience Program

Email: william.bosl@childrens.harvard.edu
Web: http://www.chip.org/~wbosl
Office: 617-919-2517
Cell: 209-518-3219
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Transylvanian Experimental Neuroscience Summer School (TENSS)

Dear colleagues,

Please find below an announcement about the first edition of the Transylvanian Experimental Neuroscience Summer School (TENSS). We would be very grateful if you could forward this announcement to potentially interested people.

Transylvanian Experimental Neuroscience Summer School (TENSS)
June 1-15, 2012. The Pike Lake, Transylvania, Romania
www.tenss.ro

TENSS will concentrate top-level international expertise to teach a dozen students techniques and concepts in experimental systems neuroscience. We will focus on modern optical and electrophysiological methods to study the connectivity and function of neuronal circuits. The course is designed to be intensive and highly interactive, including both lab sessions and theoretical lectures. Coursework will take place in a land of myth and legend, beyond large forests (Transylvania), on the shores of a picturesque natural reserve called Pike Lake. Applications are welcome from interested (and interesting) graduate students and postdocs.

Applications open – 15th January 2012
Applications close – 15th March 2012
Notification of acceptance – 1st April 2012

Invited Lecturers:
    Burrone, Juan – King’s College, London, UK
    Buzsaki, Gyorgy – Rutgers University, NJ, USA
    Chelazzi, Leonardo – University of Verona, Verona, Italy
    Engert, Florian – Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
    Hubener, Mark – Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology, Martinsried, Germany
    Kampff, Adam – Champalimaud Foundation, Institute for the Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal
    McNaughton, Bruce – Lethbridge University, Lethbridge, Canada
    Monyer, Hannah – University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
    Tomas, Hromadka – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA
    Mrsic-Flogel, Tom – University College London, London, UK
    Murthy, Venkatesh – Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
    Nikolic, Danko – Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Frankfurt, Germany
    Roska, Botond – Friedrich Miescher Institute, Basel, Switzerland
    Rumpel, Simon – Institute for Molecular Pathology (IMP),Vienna, Austria
    Singer, Wolf – Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Frankfurt, Germany

Organizers:
    Muresan, Raul – Coneural, Romanian Institute of Science and Technology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    Albeanu, Florin – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA

 
Best regards,
TENSS Organizing Committee
contact@tenss.ro

Postdoctoral positions in the area of medical engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Postdoctoral research positions are available in the area of medical
engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Students with research interests at the interface of electrical
engineering and biology are especially encouraged to apply.

Topics include:

o modeling of epileptic seizures (from abstract network models to
detailed biophysical models);
o neural implants for seizure suppression (from control/game theoretic
analysis to hardware design);
o diagnosis of brain disorders, from EEG and other brain signals
(Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy);
o graphical models and nonparametric statistical models for analyzing
electrophysiological data (e.g., spike sorting and decoding);
o principled statistical models for merging different brain imaging
modalities (EEG/MEG/fMRI/DTI/single-unit recordings/etc.).

The research is conducted in collaboration with partners at the RIKEN
Brain Science Institute, MIT, and MGH/Harvard.

Please send detailed curriculum vitae, statements of research interests,
three references and relevant publications (if applicable),
electronically, to:

Prof. Justin Dauwels
Nanyang Technological University
School of Electrical&     Electronic Engineering
Singapore
recruitment@dauwels.com
Deadline: February 15, 2012

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2012 Summer Program in Computational Neuroscience

2012 Summer Program in Computational Neuroscience
at the University of Pennsylvania
June 11 - August 24, 2012

Applications now available online at:
http://www.ircs.upenn.edu/compneuro/summer/


Application deadline is March 1, 2012!

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Program Description:

Applications are invited for an intensive hands-on summer program to
introduce undergraduate students to the principles and techniques of
computational neuroscience. The summer program will be directed by Dr.
Vijay Balasubramanian of the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Joshua
Jacobs of Drexel University, in collaboration with Neuroscience faculty
from Penn and allied institutions.

An initial short course will introduce students to the basic methods of
using computational techniques to model and analyze neuronal activity.
After the course, students will conduct laboratory research under
faculty supervision. Lectures and chalk talks will continue throughout
the summer during the Summer Seminar Series, and participants present
their research at a Symposium at the close of the program. The goal of
the program is to foster training that integrates experimental and
theoretical approaches to understanding neural function.

All undergraduates with an interest in Computational Neuroscience are
encouraged to apply. Students seeking an introduction to more
quantitative approaches and greater exposure to Neuroscience are
encouraged to apply, regardless of background. All currently enrolled
undergraduate students are eligible for our Summer Program, including
currently enrolled seniors and international students. *Note: if
admitted, international students will be required to obtain the J1 visa
in order to participate in our paid program.

Housing is available, if needed, on the Penn campus. A $4,000 stipend
will be provided to all participants for living expenses, including housing.

Please see our website for program information, including application
instructions and a link to the application:

    http://www.ircs.upenn.edu/compneuro/summer/

The application deadline is March 1, 2012; admission is on a rolling
basis.

Questions? Contact us at: compneurosci@psych.upenn.edu
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Comp-neuro mailing list
Comp-neuro@neuroinf.org
http://www.neuroinf.org/mailman/listinfo/comp-neuro

Final Call: Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme in Systems Neuroscience (Newcastle University)

Dear all,

As the deadline for this programme is next Monday, 16 January, here a final call for applications:

Our Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme in systems neuroscience, aimed at applicants from the physical sciences (physics, engineering, mathematics, or computer science), is now accepting applications for studentships starting in September 2012 (see below). Research areas include Neuroinformatics, Computational Neuroscience, Neuroimaging (fMRI, DTI, EEG, ECoG), Brain Connectivity, Clinical Neuroscience, Behaviour and Evolution, and Brain Dynamics (simulations and time series analysis). Strong interactions between clinical, experimental, and computational researchers are a key component of this programme.

Best,
  Marcus

 

Systems Neuroscience: From Networks to Behaviour - sponsored by the Wellcome Trust

Programme Directors: Prof Miles Whittington, Prof Tim Griffiths and Dr Marcus Kaiser

The Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University integrates more than 100 principal investigators across medicine, psychology, computer science, and engineering. Research in systems, cellular, computational, and behavioural neuroscience. Laboratory facilities include auditory and visual psychophysics; rodent, monkey, and human neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI, PET); TMS; optical recording, multi-electrode neurophysiology, confocal and fluorescence imaging, high-throughput computing and e-science, artificial sensory-motor devices, clinical testing, and the only brain bank for molecular changes in human brain development.

The Wellcome Trust's Four-year PhD Programmes are a flagship scheme aimed at supporting the most promising students to undertake in-depth postgraduate research training. The first year combines taught courses with three laboratory rotations to broaden students' knowledge of the subject area. At the end of the first year, students will make an informed choice of their three-year PhD research project.

This programme is based at Newcastle University and is aimed to provide specialised training for physical and computational scientists (e.g. physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and computer science) wishing to apply their skills to a research neuroscience career.

Eligibility/Person Specification: Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a 1st or 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a physical sciences, engineering, mathematics or computing degree.

Value of the award: Support includes a stipend for 4 years, PhD registration fees at UK/EU student rate, research expenses, general training funds and some travel costs.

How to apply: You must apply through the University's online postgraduate application form (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/ ) inserting the reference number IN044 and selecting MRes/PhD Faculty of Medical Sciences - Neuroscience (full time) as the programme of study. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement required) and a covering letter, CV and (if English is not your first language) a copy of your English language qualifications must be attached. The covering letter must state the title of the studentship, quote the reference number IN044 and state how your interests and experience relate to the programme.

The deadline for receiving applications is 16 January 2012.

You should also send your covering letter and CV to Helen Stewart, Postgraduate Secretary, Institute of Neuroscience, Henry Wellcome Building, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, or by email toh.stewart@ncl.ac.uk .

For more information, see http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/postgrad/research/wellcome/ 

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Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D.
Associate Professor (Reader) in Neuroinformatics
School of Computing Science
Newcastle University
Claremont Tower
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, U.K.
Phone: +44 191 222 8161
Fax: +44 191 222 8232

Visiting Professor in Neuroinformatics
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Seoul National University, Korea

http://www.biological-networks.org/

PhD studentships in Neurobiology in Strasbourg, Freiburg i. Br., Amsterdam, Basel, Bangalore and Jerusalem

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Program "NeuroTime - Neural Processing on Time" is inviting
applications for fully funded 4-year joint PhD studentships between 6 Universities (Strasbourg, Freiburg i. Br., Amsterdam, Basel, Bangalore and Jerusalem) and 2 Associated Partners (IHD and Neurex), coordinated by the University of Strasbourg. in the field of Neurobiology.

The objective of NeuroTime is to provide PhD students with a top quality international training program in multidisplinary neuroscience that will contribute through the creation of a 'European Higher Education Area' in investigating a process lying at the heart of brain function & dysfunction: processing of time.

The training provided by our program integrates developmental, molecular, cellular & behavioral neuroscience, chronobiology, computational neuroscience & neurotechnology.

The projects are collaborative and typically involve two of the six above institutes and will require some travel.

Students should have a solid background in biology, especially neuroscience (on a master level or equivalent). An excellent academic record, documented interest in research and fluency in English are required.

If you are interested, go to http://www.neurotime-erasmus.org
Deadline for applications: January 15, 2012.

If you have questions regarding the program and applications, you can contact us at ntadmin@unistra.fr

Post Doc Position available in Brain-Machine Interfacing

We are seeking outstanding post doc candidates for research in motor control, brain-machine interfaces, and neuroprosthetics. Ideal candidates will have experience in neural recording and signal processing and proficiency in programming (Matlab experience is ideal). A PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Neurosciences is preferred but other applicants will be considered.

This is an excellent postdoc opportunity for someone wanting to conduct experiments using intracortical unit activity, local field potentials, and regional field potentials (from microECoG) for control of a virtual upper-limb neuroprosthesis. Design of adaptive decoding systems is a major focus of this lab. Opportunities for expansion into Parkinsons/DBS work is also available for the right motivated person.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of research experience and interests to Dr. Dawn Taylor at dxt42@case.edu.

Cleveland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

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Dawn M. Taylor, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Cleveland Clinic
Researcher Scientist, Cleveland VA Medical Center, Functional Electrical Stimulation Center
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering & of Molecular Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

The Cleveland Clinic 
Lerner Research Institute
9500 Euclid Ave. / NC30 
Cleveland, OH 44195  
email: dxt42@case.edu or taylord8@ccf.org
Phone: (216) 636-0140
Fax: (216) 778-4259

PhD studentships at the University of Sussex (application deadline: 14 February 2012)

The School of Engineering and Informatics, University of Sussex, UK, is offering up to 12 funded doctoral studentships for entry in 2012 (see application details below).

The Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems research theme in the Informatics department involves a strong (computational) neuroscience component with five faculty members and a thriving community of more than 10 postdocs and 20 doctoral students, inhabiting newly refurbished dedicated space at the heart of the Sussex campus. The group has strong active interdisciplinary connections with the Schools of Life Sciences, Psychology, Mathematics and Physics, and the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (co-supervisory arrangements are possible).

Luc Berthouze: motor development, coordination, oscillations, synchronisation, long-range temporal correlations, criticality, analysis of physiological time series (EEG, EMG, MEG, kinematics).
See http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Users/lb203/; informal enquiries to L.Berthouze-at-sussex.ac.uk.

Phil Husbands: bio-inspired neural systems for embodied (robotic) adaptive behaviour; neuromodulation, reconfiguration and multi-functionality; modelling neural mechanism underlying adaptive behaviour; real and artificial evolution of neural systems.
See http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Users/philh/, informal inquiries to philh-at-sussex.ac.uk

Thomas Nowotny: Computational neuroscience of olfaction, machine learning in chemical sensing, hybrid computer-neuronal systems ("dynamic clamp"), accurate models of nonlinear dynamics of neurons (systems identification problems), GPU computing for neuronal networks.
See http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Users/tn41/, informal inquiries to t.nowotny-at-sussex.ac.uk.

Andrew Philippides: Visual navigation in insects and robots, neuromodulation, computational neuroethology, autonomous robotics and adaptive behaviour, image processing for biomedical applications and evolutionary computation for real-world applications.
See http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Users/andrewop/, informal inquiries to: andrewop-at-sussex.ac.uk

Anil Seth: consciousness science, causality analysis of neural time series (M/EEG, fMRI, spike trains, etc), large-scale neural network modelling, predictive coding, synaesthesia.
See www.anilseth.com and www.sussex.ac.uk/sackler/; informal enquiries to a.k.seth-at-sussex.ac.uk.


Students with interest in any of those research areas are strongly encouraged to apply.


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Doctoral Studentships

School of Engineering and Informatics
University of Sussex

Up to 12 funded Doctoral Studentships (2012 entry).

The School of Engineering and Informatics invites applications for Doctoral studentships.  At least three, and up to six, will be awarded in the Department of Engineering and Design.  At least three and up to six will be awarded in the Department of Informatics.

The studentships in Engineering may be in any of the Department’s three research areas:
       • Biomedical Engineering
       • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
       • Mechanical Engineering
For further details see the Department’s research web pages:
           http://www.sussex.ac.uk/engineering/research

The studentships in Informatics may be in any of the Department’s four research areas.
·       Cognitive and Language Processing Systems
·       Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems
·       Foundations of Software Systems
·       Interactive Systems
For further details see the Department’s research web pages:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/informatics/research

Applicants with research interests that span both Departments are particularly welcome.

Studentships will normally include a three-year stipend at standard postgraduate rates (currently £13,590 per annum).  Other fee and stipend arrangements are negotiable depending on the individual circumstances of applicants (e.g., to augment partial awards or funds from elsewhere).  Recipients of studentships will be required to work closely with academic staff on standard teaching duties for a small proportion of their time.

Applicants should have at least a 2:1 first degree relevant to their field of study.

For further information about the Departments, their specific application requirements and contact details for enquiries go to:
           http://www.sussex.ac.uk/engineering/ or
           http://www.sussex.ac.uk/informatics/

Closing date is 14 February 2012.  Early application is encouraged.

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Dr Luc Berthouze, Senior Lecturer
Centre for Computational Neuroscience and Robotics (CCNR)
School of Informatics
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9QH, UK
Tel: +44 1273 877206   Fax: +44 1273 877873