PhD studentship at Bangor University, School of Psychology

Fully funded 3 year Studentship

School of Psychology, Bangor University
fMRI and psychophysical investigation of cross-modal integration
Prof Paul Downing and Dr Simon Watt

Closing date 20th July 2012

Applications are invited for a three-year fully funded PhD studentship in the School of Psychology, Bangor University under the supervision of Prof Paul Downing and Dr Simon Watt. The studentship is available from October 1st 2012 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and includes payment of UK / EU level tuition fees, a maintenance allowance of approximately £13,590 and a research allowance of £750 per year for 3 years.

The general focus of the thesis will be in using functional MRI and psychophysical approaches jointly in order to investigate cross-modal integration of visual and haptic signals.

Requirements

Applicants are expected to have a first or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in Psychology. An MSc in Psychology, Neuroscience, Vision Science, or related disciplines is also a requirement. Some programming skills e.g. in Matlab, and/or experience with research in vision or haptics, are highly desirable. Previous fMRI experience welcome but not required.

More information about Downing's research is available here:
http://pages.bangor.ac.uk/~pss811

More information about Watt's research is available here:
http://pages.bangor.ac.uk/~psse2d

For further details on eligibility and how to apply, please visit our website:

http://www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology/postgraduate/downing_studentships.php.en

The closing date for applications is 20th July and short-listed candidates will be interviewed.


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Research Associate vacancy for three years at Glasgow University

Dear Computational Neuroscientists

We have further funding for a Research Associate post for 3 years.  The post is to contribute to a project entitled “Conscious perception: An approach synthesizing cortical network modelling, information processing and causal intervention”. Specifically, the job requires a review of current literature in relevant fields, development of stimuli and experimental procedures, contributing to the design and programming of the behavioural, MEG and TMS experiments, recruiting and running the participants, assisting in analysing the results, and participating in the writing up of the results.

For further details and to apply please go to the job page: http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/jobs/  and click on 'current vacancies' this will take you to a search page where you should add reference number M00483.  This will give details of the job description and how to apply for the post.

Kind regards

Dianne

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Dianne Masson

School of Psychology/Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology

University of Glasgow

58 Hillhead Street

Glasgow G12 8QB

Tel:  +44 (0)141 330 3608

Web:  http://www.psy.gla.ac.uk/

The University of Glasgow, Charity No SC004401

Postdoctoral position in Computational/Theoretical Neuroscience

Applications for NIH-funded post-doctoral position are invited for laboratory of Dr. Maxim Bazhenov at the University of California, Riverside. This project aims at understanding how odors and odor concentrations are encoded in the insect olfactory system. It involves close collaboration with laboratory of Dr. Mark Stopfer at NIH. For relevant references see, Assisi et al., Neuron 2011, 69(2):373-86; Ito et al., Neuron 2009, 64(5):692-706; Assisi at al., Nature Neurosci, 2007, 10(9):1176-84. The ultimate goal of this work is to understand mechanisms and functions of biological rhythms and the role of neuronal oscillations and synchrony in information processing.

Successful candidate will be responsible for design and analysis of the network models of olfactory system based on experimental data and data analysis. Qualified applicants are expected to have experience in computational/theoretical neuroscience and conductance-based neural modeling. Programming experience with C/C++ is required. Knowledge of PYTHON or MATLAB is a plus.

The University of California offers excellent benefits. Salary is based on research experience. The initial appointment is for 1 year with a possibility of extension. Applicants should send a brief statement of research interests, a CV and the names of three references to Maxim Bazhenov at maksim.bazhenov@ucr.edu

Research Associate vacancy at Glasgow University

Dear Computational Neuroscientists

We have a vacancy for a Research Associate for 3 years.  The post is to contribute to a project entitled “Neural synchrony in neuropsychiatry and brain development”. Specifically, the job requires the analysis of existing MEG-data sets, data-acquisition and implementation of novel analytic tools, contributing to the design and programming of MEG experiments, recruiting and running the participants, assisting in analysing the results, and participating in the writing up of the results.

For further details and to apply please go to the job page: http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/jobs/  and click on 'current vacancies' this will take you to a search page where you should add reference number 002148.  This will give details of the job description and how to apply for the post.

Kind regards

Dianne

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Dianne Masson

School of Psychology/Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology

University of Glasgow

58 Hillhead Street

Glasgow G12 8QB

Tel:  +44 (0)141 330 3608

Web:  http://www.psy.gla.ac.uk/

The University of Glasgow, Charity No SC004401

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Engineer/Postdoc positions at Karolinska Institutet (Stockholm)

Three post-doc positions are now available in our group. KIND is a competence center for research, development and education within the area of developmental psychopathology. The center is established in collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm County Council aiming at improving generating high-end basic research, clinical practice, and spread new knowledge to stakeholders.

1) Postdoc in developmental neuroimaging:
The post-doc fellow will be responsible for the neuroimaging part within a project investigating infants with high risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders. This work is funded by the EU AIMS consortium (http://www.eu-aims.eu/#). Functional MRI (activation with auditory stimuli and resting state), as well as myelination assessments are planned, both at 4 and 36 months.

2) Postdoc in cognitive neuroimaging - longitudinal design:
The post-doc fellow will be mainly responsible for the longitudinal neuroimaging assessments within a project investigating twins discordant for Autism Spectrum Disorders. This project is funded by the EU AIMS consortium (http://www.eu-aims.eu). Functional (diffusion, resting-state), as well as structural MRI are planned. The position implies to be involved in the administrative and technical set-up of this follow-up.

3) Engineer/Postdoc in MR spectroscopic imaging:
The post-doc fellow or the engineer will be responsible for the MR spectroscopic imaging part within a project investigating twins discordant for Autism Spectrum Disorders. MRSI-1H MR spectroscopic imaging will be used as a complementary method to resting-state-functional, diffusion and structural MRI. The MRSI part will include the metabolic map reconstruction software development or adaptation of available packages. The MRSI quantification will be based on LCmodel while post processing: metabolic map reconstruction, should be re-designed.

All the details can be found here: http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=34093&l=en

Please note that we DO NOT ACCEPT applications being submitted by email. To be considered, your application must be submitted as specified within the announcement.

Best Regards,

Katell MEVEL for KIND

Postdoctoral Fellowship In Neural Correlates of Unconscious Processing

Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship In Neural Correlates of Unconscious Processing, National Taiwan University (Su-Ling Yeh)

We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral research associate to join the Perception and Attention Lab at the National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan (http://epa.psy.ntu.edu.tw/).

The major research topics in our lab include consciousness, attention, multisensory perception, applied research on image processing and displays, and word recognition.

The current position is to conduct research as part of Taiwan’s National Science Council grant awarded to the chief investigator Professor Su-Ling Yeh (Department of Psychology). An ideal candidate should have a PhD in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, engineering, or other closely related disciplines. Prior experiences with fMRI experiments and good programming skills are expected.

The contract is for one year initially, with a possibility of two-year extension based on performance. Applicants please email to Professor Su-Ling Yeh at suling@ntu.edu.tw, with the subject line "[Postdoctoral position]", providing (1) a cover letter describing past research experience and current interests, (2) a CV including list of publications, and (3) at least two letters of references.

The target start date is August 2012. Depending on the applicant's experience, the salary ranges from (Taiwanese dollar) $56,650 to $77,250. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

National Taiwan University is located in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan (http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/ ), a beautiful island in Asia. National Taiwan University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. http://www.ntu.edu.tw/english/

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Su-Ling Yeh

Associate Director, Neurobiology and Cognitive Science Center

Professor, Department of Psychology

Graduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences

National Taiwan University

Taipei 10617, Taiwan

Tel: 886-2-33663097

suling@ntu.edu.tw

http://epa.psy.ntu.edu.tw/suling_eng.htm

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Two Post-Docto​ral Positions in Computatio​nal Neurosc​ience

Applications for two NIH-funded post-doctoral positions are invited for
the Laboratory of Dr. Wilson Truccolo in the Department of Neuroscience at
Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. The first position is for the
development of data-driven stochastic models of multiscale neural dynamics
in human epilepsy. Data consist of simultaneous recordings of ensembles of
single neurons, local field potentials and ECoGs during seizure and
non-seizure states in individuals with intractable epilepsy. The project
involves a collaboration between the labs of Dr. Truccolo and Dr. Sydney
Cash (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston). The second position is for
the development of stochastic models of intra- and inter-areal network
dynamics in the motor cortex of nonhuman primates performing motor tasks.
The project involves a collaboration between the labs of Dr. Truccolo and
Dr. John Donoghue (Brown University). The ideal candidates for these 2
positions will have a strong background in computational/theoretical
neuroscience and stochastic modeling of neural dynamics. For the first
position, prior experience with epilepsy research is a plus. Inquiries
should be addressed to Dr. Truccolo (wilson_truccolo@brown.edu).
Applications including a CV, statement of research interests, and the names
and full contact details of three referees should be sent to:
wilson_truccolo@brown.edu.

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Department of Neuroscience & Brown Institute for Brain Science
Brown University, S.E. Frank Hall, 185 Meeting Street, Office 583

Providence - RI - 02912