ynic-users April 2010

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by rem

Jodie Davies-Thompson will give a talk at 4 pm in YNiC open plan on "The localization and functional connectivity of face-selective regions in the human brain". Abstract: "This talk will outline a new method for localizing face-selective regions of interest. Face-selective regions are typically defined by contrasting the response to a face with the response to a control stimulus. However, many different control stimuli are possible. So, the choice of control stimulus could influence the location and extent of the face-selective regions. Our aim was to define face-selective regions in visual and non-visual regions of the brain using a localiser paradigm that minimises potential confounds . Finally, we have developed a method for showing the functional connectivity between face-selective regions." Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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School visit in Open Plan, Wednesday 28th April.

by Michael Simpson

Dear all, just to let you know that we will have a school visit in YNiC tomorrow, Wednesday 28th April. Therefore, YNiC Open Plan will be busy between 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm. Although the pupils will not be using the I.T. workstations, it may be preferable for you not to use the six workstations nearest the projector, nor to try and have a lab meeting in Open Plan until after 3.30 pm on Wednesday 28th April. However, in general, access to Open Plan Workstations will not be affected by this, only the level of background noise. Thanks, Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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[Fwd: Neuroimaging post-doc, University of Cambridge]

by Gary Green

FYI Neuroimaging post-doctoral Research Associate University of Cambridge, Department of Experimental Psychology Salary: £27,319 - £35,646 pa Applications are invited for an experienced and enthusiastic neuroimager to work on a research programme investigating the effect of normal ageing on language and cognition. The applicant will join the Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, an inter‑disciplinary team led by Professor L.K. Tyler. The research focuses on neurocognitive models of healthy ageing, with an emphasis on issues relating to reorganisation and plasticity. The Centre has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR scanner, EEG and MEG facilities. We currently use a variety of imaging analysis methods such as fMRI analysis, voxel based structure-function correlational analyses, DTI analyses, multivariate analyses, and functional and anatomical connectivity analyses. Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent) and postdoctoral experience with excellent computer programming (especially MATLAB) and statistical skills, experience with fMRI and DTI analyses, an understanding of the basis of MR imaging, and an interest in language function. Given the nature of the research, candidates should be native English speakers or fully fluent in English. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced CRB Disclosure. Closing date: 21 May 2010 Start date: 1 October 2010 Limit of tenure: The fund for this post are available until 30 September 2012 in the first instance, but may be extended with future funding initiatives. For further details, please see our website at http://csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk/vacancies.html. Applications including a covering letter, CV, names and addresses (incl. e-mail addresses) of three referees, and a completed PD18 coversheet (Part I, Section B of Part II, and Part III) should be sent to Mrs M Dixon at csladmin(a)csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk or by post to Mrs M Dixon, Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EB. The PD18 can be obtained from Mrs Dixon or downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/pd18/. The Vacancy Number for this position is PJ06538. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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YNiC seminar 29th April

by rem

Dear Users This Thursday Jodie Davies-Thompson will give a talk at 4 pm in YNiC open plan on "The localization and functional connectivity of face-selective regions in the human brain". Abstract: "This talk will outline a new method for localizing face-selective regions of interest. Face-selective regions are typically defined by contrasting the response to a face with the response to a control stimulus. However, many different control stimuli are possible. So, the choice of control stimulus could influence the location and extent of the face-selective regions. Our aim was to define face-selective regions in visual and non-visual regions of the brain using a localiser paradigm that minimises potential confounds . Finally, we have developed a method for showing the functional connectivity between face-selective regions." Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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YNiC seminar TODAY

by rem

Dear Users Today Will Woods will give a presentation at 4 pm in YNiC. There will be 2 short talks: 1) Coregistration of MEG and MRI using a stereo camera 2) Issues with beamforming statistics and regions of interest These talks will be followed by a drinks reception for Will. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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YNiC seminar 22nd April

by rem

Dear Users As you may know, Will Woods is leaving YNiC at the end of this month. As part of an event on Thursday evening to thank Will for all his contributions to YNiC, he will give a talk at 4 pm in YNiC. There will be 2 short talks: 1) Coregistration of MEG and MRI using a stereo camera 2) Issues with beamforming statistics and regions of interest These talks will be followed by a drinks reception for Will. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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[Fwd: Positions at the Institute for Biomagnetism and Biosignalanalysis, University of Münster, Germany]

by Gary Green

FYI *Postdoc and PhD positions in Cognitive Neuroscience* The Institute for Biomagnetism and Biosignalanalysis of the University of Münster, Germany invites applications to solve problems in the research field of Neuroscience of Music. The Institute (Head: Prof. Dr. Christo Pantev) is a multidisciplinary research institute with a focus on neuroscience research using MEG, EEG and fMRI and behavioral methods. The successful applicants will work in a project on neuronal correlates of auditory and multimodal processing and on the effects of musical training on neuronal plasticity. The appointment will be for 3 years at the rank of postdoc or PhD student with diploma or master degree. We are looking for highly motivated qualified applicants with degree in Biophysics, Biology, Psychology, Medicine, Physics or another related degree and good communication and writing skills. Some experience with behavioral neuropsychology, EEG/MEG and programming skills (Matlab, Presentation) are desirable. We offer a highly dynamic and multidisciplinary working environment with access to state-of-the-art neuroscience technologies. Students can choose between several PhD programs. Salary will be according to TVL. *Official language in the Institute is English.* Applicants should e-mail a cover letter, CV, university certificates and contact information of two references, preferably as a single pdf file. For further details and to apply please contact Prof. Dr. Christo Pantev (pantev(a)uni-muenster.de <mailto:pantev@uni-muenster.de>). Evaluation and interview of candidates will start immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. --- Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christo Pantev /Head of the / /Institute for Biomagnetism and Biosignalanalysis/ University of Münster, Germany /Adjunct Professor/ /Rotman Research Institute for Neuroscience/ University of Toronto, Canada Malmedyweg 15 D-48149 Münster, Germany Telefon: +49 (0)251 83 56865 (56885) fax: +49 (0)251 83 56874 E-Mail: pantev(a)uni-muenster.de <mailto:pantev@uni-muenster.de> http://biomag.uni-muenster.de

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[Fwd: Four positions at the NYU Neuroscience of Language Lab]

by Gary Green

FYI *Four positions at the NYU Neuroscience of Language Lab (NeLLab)* *1. Lab Manager/RA * Full-time Lab Manager position at the NYU Neurolinguistics Laboratory, with some responsibilities extending to the NYU Abu Dhabi Neuroscience of Language Laboratory. BA/BS or MA/MS in a cognitive science-related discipline (psychology, linguistics, etc.) or computer science is required. The lab manager will be involved in all stages of execution and analysis of MEG/EEG experiments on language processing. Previous experience with MEG or some other cognitive neuroscience method is highly preferred. A background in statistics and some programming ability (especially Matlab) are essential. Preferred start date is July 2010, but this is negotiable. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. To apply, please email CV and names of references to Prof. Liina Pylkkänen (liina.pylkkanenheight=2"nyu.edu). height=" *2. RA * Full-time NSF-funded research assistant for Cognitive Neuroscience of Language projects at the KIT/NYU MEG Lab. BA/BS in cognitive science-related discipline (psychology, linguistics, etc.) or computer science. Programming and/or statistics experience a plus. RA would help analyze data from MEG and joint MEG/fMRI experiments and help design and program additional experiments. For 2010-11, research will concentrate on lexical access and morphological decomposition in auditory and visual word perception. Preferred start date is July 2010, but this is negotiable. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. To apply, please email CV and names of references to Prof. Alec Marantz (marantzheight=2"nyu.edu). height=" *3. Postdoctoral Position: Cognitive Neuroscientist * 1-year, potentially renewable post-doctoral position in the cognitive neuroscience of language for the NYU Abu Dhabi Neuroscience of Language Laboratory. The researcher will have had experience with evoked response experiments using either MEG or EEG, but preferably both. The main responsibility of the researcher will be to explore the appropriate ways to utilize participant populations of varied linguistic and educational backgrounds to address questions about linguistic universals and language-specific effects. Working with Arabic and East Asian speakers requires nuanced understanding of the linguistic situation on the ground as well as a search for necessary corpus resources and area experts on the languages and language-particular psycholinguistics. A researcher with cross-linguistic experimental experience would be ideal for the job, and someone from either the Gulf area or India would be especially suited for this project. To apply, please send CV, names of three references and a brief statement of research interests and goals to linguistics.neurolabheight=2"nyu.edu. height=" *4. Postdoctoral Position: Computational Researcher * 1-year, potentially renewable post-doctoral position in computational research for the NYU Abu Dhabi Neuroscience of Language Laboratory. The successful applicant will have had an extensive background in quantitative analysis, statistics, and/or electrophysiological signal processing. The researcher will be responsible for the laboratory's data processing pipeline, from experimental design through final data analysis, and will create and justify statistical tools for neurolinguistic experiments with MEG/EEG data. Though the researcher is expected to work with source localization packages such as MNE and BESA, he/she will be most concerned with issues essentially statistical in nature, e.g. the covariance of stimulus variables, the way to treat data across subjects, the problem of multiple comparisons in whole-brain and whole-epoch analyses, etc. To apply, please send CV, names of three references and a brief statement of research interests and goals to linguistics.neurolabheight=2" nyu.edu. Application Deadline: Open until filled. -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk tel. 01904 435349 fax 01904 435356 mobile 0788 191 3004

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update on MEG

by Gary Green

I am pleased to report that the MEG system is currently working well. We had had some problems with data acquisition which was due to an intermittent connection problem. This problem is, we think, now resolved. We have run the system for two weeks without any recurrence of the problem. If you are wanting to acquire MEG data, now is probably the time to so. -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 PA (Sara Narayan) +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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