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Direct Conditioning of neural activity using
real-time fMRI
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A post-doctoral position is available to investigate direct
conditioning of neural activity in the human brain using real-time
fMRI procedures. The aim of this research project is to determine the
efficacy of real-time feedback procedures in modulating neural
plasticity. We are looking for a motivated researcher to take on this
research project in collaboration with Professors John O'Doherty and
Shinsuke Shimojo at Caltech, using a 3T Siemens Trio MR scanner based
at the Caltech Broad Center for Biological Sciences. The candidate
should ideally have experience of fMRI design and analysis techniques
with a background in neuroscience, computer science, physics or
engineering. Ability to program in Matlab and familiarity with SPM or
other fMRI analysis packages would be an advantage. The position is
available for 2 years. Start date: As soon as is
practicable. Interested candidates should send a CV, brief statement
of research interests, and contact details for three referees to Edith
Quintanilla: edith at caltech.edu. For informal queries please contact
John O'Doherty: jdoherty at caltech.edu. Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled. California Institute of Technology is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages the
applications of qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled
persons.
Neural Basis of Decision Making using
fMRI, TMS and lesion study approaches in humans.
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A post-doctoral position is available to investigate the neural
mechanisms of reward-learning, choice and decision making in the human
brain. The post will involve the design and conduct of fMRI, TMS and
lesion studies, and the application of computational models of choice
and decision making to behavioral and neural data. The project will be
carried out using facilities at the Broad Center for the Biological
Sciences, and in the Shimojo and O'Doherty labs at Caltech. A
background in cognitive or behavioral neuroscience is essential, and
some experience of or interest in computational neuroscience,
particularly relating to reinforcement learning or decision making
would be an advantage. The candidate should be familiar with either
fMRI or TMS techniques or both. Familiarity with SPM or other fMRI
analysis packages would be an advantage. The position is available for
2 years. Start date: As soon as is practicable. Interested candidates
should send a CV, brief statement of research interests, and contact
details for three referees to Edith Quintanilla: edith at
caltech.edu. For informal queries please contact John O'Doherty:
jdoherty at caltech.edu Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. California Institute of Technology is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages the
applications of qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled
persons.
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