Dear Users
This Thursday (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) Andrew Quinn will give a talk on "Who is talking to who, and when? Estimating dynamic functional
connectivity patterns in visual word recognition with MEG".
Refreshments will be provided after the talk. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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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
Dear Users
This Thursday (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) there will be two presentations.
Please see below for details of each talk. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Best wishes
Rebecca
1) Gareth Gaskell, Department of Psychology
MSc project update
"Phonotactic learning in your sleep"
Abstract:
Speakers of all languages show evidence of phonotactic constraints in the
types of speech errors they produce. Recent research by Dell and
colleagues has shown that these constraints can be modified by recent
experience. However, the time course of this learning remains unclear. In
the current study, run as an MSc project, participants had to repeat
syllable sequences in which dependencies between particular consonants and
vowels were embedded. They had 1 training block, followed by two testing
blocks about 2 hours later. Participants who stayed awake between training
and testing showed no evidence that these constraints had been learned,
whereas participants who had a nap showed evidence of new constraints in
their errors. I will discuss these results in the light of memory models
that promote generalisation of knowledge during sleep.
2) James Davey
Project proposal presentation
"fMRI & TMS investigations of semantic cognition"
Abstract:
Semantic cognition can be broken down into three independent
components; amodal knowledge, modality-specific features, and control
processes. Patient studies have implicated the anterior temporal lobes (ATL)
bilaterally in amodal knowledge (Jefferies et al. 2006), semantic control
involves fronto/temporoparietal regions (Jefferies et al. 2006), and
modality specific features are distributed throughout sensory-motor cortex.
Neuroimaging has demonstrated that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
to the ATL disrupts semantic processing regardless of modality (Pobric,
Jefferies, & Lambon Ralph, 2010). In contrast, stimulation to left inferior
frontal gyrus (LIFG) and posterior middle temporal gyrus (pMTG) disrupted
controlled retrieval and selection of semantic knowledge. pMTG has also been
implicated in tool use(Noppeney, 2008), so it is unclear whether this is a
control or representational site. The current study will simultaneously
manipulate control and representation demands. Participants will complete a
picture matching task for animals and tools; control will be manipulated
through the influence of cues and miscues, whilst representational demands
are varied through manipulations of specificity. The first study will use
fMRI to investigate the brain response to the experimental tasks, and the
functional data will be used to guide placement for the TMS coil in the
second study. This will use the same task/stimuli, in an offline TMS
paradigm to examine changes in performance resulting from stimulation to the
three sites. Finally we will use a joint fMRI/TMS paradigm, comparing
baseline fMRI activity to the BOLD response after offline TMS to investigate
the neural consequences of TMS stimulation on the network supporting
semantic cognition.
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
York
YO10 5DG
Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
Tel: 01904 435 5373
FYI
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Please take a moment to consider the vacancy announced below and on this
website:
http://www.au.dk/en/about/job/sun/academicpositions/
Do not hesitate to contact myself or Prof. Leif Ãstergaard
(leif(a)cfin.dk) for further details on the position, the MINDLab/CFIN
research infrastructure, or other matters. Closing date for applications
is 6th January 2012.
/Chris
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Christopher Bailey, MSc
MEG Engineer, MINDLab Core Experimental Facility
Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN)
Aarhus University, Denmark
email: cjb(a)cfin.dk
http://www.mindlab.au.dk/
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At Aarhus University, a position as MEG group leader is vacant.
The position is initially limited to three years, with good
opportunities for a permanent position for the right candidate.
The position is affiliated with MINDLab, a cross faculty research
initiative at Aarhus University carrying out research within
neuroscience and cognition, using a variety of imaging and recording
techniques such as functional MRI (BOLD, perfusion, diffusion), magnetic
resonance spectroscopy, magneto- and electroencephalography, and
transcranial magnetic stimulation. The position will be associated
academically with the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience
(CFIN), Department of Clinical Medicine.
The successful candidate should have a strong background within MEG
research and MEG methodology, and be established as an independent
researcher, preferably corresponding to the assistant or associate
professor level. The position will involve independent research, and
leading our new MEG facility in collaboration with an on-site engineer
and technician to ensure optimal use of our Elekta Neuromag Triux MEG
system, installed in Summer 2011. The applicant is thus expected to have
a firm understanding of relevant paradigms for neurocognitive research,
and to offer affiliated research groups guidance in designing optimal
experimental paradigms. We offer state-of-the-art research facilities
that are primarily devoted (80%) to basic and clinical research, and
close collaboration with a group of dedicated researchers and group
leaders. The position includes some teaching duties, and the successful
candidate is expected to act as PhD supervisor on relevant projects.
More information about the position can be obtained from Prof. Leif
Ãstergaard, Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, ph. +45
8949 4091. http://www.cfin.au.dk/.
Prerequisites for the position include scientific qualifications
corresponding to at least a Ph.D. degree within relevant fields, a track
record of independent, high-level research, teaching qualifications.
The conditions of employment are based on the agreement between The
Ministry of Finance and The Federation of Graduate Employee Unions.
Remuneration will include an additional pension-based bonus of DKK
67.100 (October 97-level).
The application should include a curriculum vitae, a full list of
the applicantâs scientific publications showing which publications the
applicant wishes to be included in the assessment, and information about
teaching experience. The assessment committee can decide to include
material which has not been in the application. In this event, the
applicant will be informed and asked to send the material, or else to
withdraw the application. Furthermore, the application should include a
description of the applicantâs previous research with reference to the
enclosed publications, together with a short description of future
research plans.
Applications are encouraged regardless of age, gender, race, religion or
ethnic background.
The Faculty of Health Sciences refers to the following guidelines and
memorandums, which can be found at
www.health.au.dk<http://www.health.au.dk> at Nyheder og stillinger ->
vejledninger:
- Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish
Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and
Innovation.
- Information on qualification requirements and job content is found in
Memorandum of Jobstructure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
- Guidelines concerning writing an application.
Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by:
06/01/2012
Dear Users
This afternoon (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) Katya Krieger-Redwood will be
giving a talk on "LIFG involvement in phonological and semantic control".
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after
the talk.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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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
Hi all,
[Please feel free to distribute this email to people not subscribed to
ynic-users as appropriate]
To coincide with SfN 2011, we're about to make the YNiC MEG analysis
software, the Neuroimaging Analysis Framework (NAF) available for beta
testing by sites other than York. York Users already have this
version of NAF installed on the YNiC machines.
NAF provides an open-source python toolbox for analysing MEG data
incorporating various inverse methods, with transparent support for
multiple-processor / cluster computing and methods for checking data
provenance. At the same time we are releasing a python toolbox
(python-megdata) which NAF depends on in order to natively read certain
MEG data formats. At present, NAF's main focus is on beamforming
support with dipole modelling and minimum norm analysis to follow
shortly.
NAF's current system support is most mature for 4D Magnetometer-based
systems (in particular the WH3600). 4D Gradiometer support will be
added once suitable test data has been acquired. Experimental CTF data
support is available and an example of a Matlab file-format reader
is also included. Adding support for new systems is relatively
straightforward and anyone interested in this is invited to contact the
ynic-devel mailing list (for details see the project page).
The main YNiC software page can be found at:
https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/software
The NAF project development site (including links to documentation,
mailing lists, issue tracking and other features) is at:
https://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/tracker/projects/naf
with an up-to-date documentation build at:
http://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/docs/naf/
The "Getting Started and Installation" page is available:
http://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/docs/naf/starting/installation.html
(remember this is already installed on YNiC machines and therefore
York users do not need to follow this step)
and the ynic-devel mailing list home page is:
http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/ynic-devel
Copies of the poster and leaflets to be distributed at SfN can be found
at:
https://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/tracker/attachments/download/49/2011_sfn_leafle…
and
https://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/tracker/attachments/download/51/2011_sfn_poster…
Please remember that this is beta software and that users should join the
ynic-devel mailing list (details on the project page). Contributions of
code, bug reports and/or test data are particularly welcome.
Thanks
Mark
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Mark Hymers
York Neuroimaging Centre
FYI
------------------------------------
Dear MEG Community,
Please take a moment to consider whether the vacancy announced below and
on the following website is relevant to you:
http://www.au.dk/en/about/job/sun/academicpositions/
Do not hesitate to contact myself or Prof. Leif Østergaard
(leif(a)cfin.dk<mailto:leif@cfin.dk>) for further details on the position,
the MINDLab/CFIN research infrastructure, or other matters. Closing date
for applications is 6th January 2012.
/Chris
--
Christopher Bailey, MSc
MEG Engineer, MINDLab Core Experimental Facility
Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN)
Aarhus University, Denmark
email: cjb(a)cfin.dk<mailto:cjb@cfin.dk>
http://www.mindlab.au.dk/
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At Aarhus University, a position as MEG group leader is vacant.
The position is initially limited to three years, with good
opportunities for a permanent position for the right candidate.
The position is affiliated with MINDLab, a cross faculty research
initiative at Aarhus University carrying out research within
neuroscience and cognition, using a variety of imaging and recording
techniques such as functional MRI (BOLD, perfusion, diffusion), magnetic
resonance spectroscopy, magneto- and electroencephalography, and
transcranial magnetic stimulation. The position will be associated
academically with the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience
(CFIN), Department of Clinical Medicine.
The successful candidate should have a strong background within MEG
research and MEG methodology, and be established as an independent
researcher, preferably corresponding to the assistant or associate
professor level. The position will involve independent research, and
leading our new MEG facility in collaboration with an on-site engineer
and technician to ensure optimal use of our Elekta Neuromag Triux MEG
system, installed in Summer 2011. The applicant is thus expected to have
a firm understanding of relevant paradigms for neurocognitive research,
and to offer affiliated research groups guidance in designing optimal
experimental paradigms. We offer state-of-the-art research facilities
that are primarily devoted (80%) to basic and clinical research, and
close collaboration with a group of dedicated researchers and group
leaders. The position includes some teaching duties, and the successful
candidate is expected to act as PhD supervisor on relevant projects.
More information about the position can be obtained from Prof. Leif
Østergaard, Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, ph. +45
8949 4091. http://www.cfin.au.dk/.
Prerequisites for the position include scientific qualifications
corresponding to at least a Ph.D. degree within relevant fields, a track
record of independent, high-level research, teaching qualifications.
The conditions of employment are based on the agreement between The
Ministry of Finance and The Federation of Graduate Employee Unions.
Remuneration will include an additional pension-based bonus of DKK
67.100 (October 97-level).
The application should include a curriculum vitae, a full list of the
applicant’s scientific publications showing which publications the
applicant wishes to be included in the assessment, and information about
teaching experience. The assessment committee can decide to include
material which has not been in the application. In this event, the
applicant will be informed and asked to send the material, or else to
withdraw the application. Furthermore, the application should include a
description of the applicant’s previous research with reference to the
enclosed publications, together with a short description of future
research plans.
Applications are encouraged regardless of age, gender, race, religion or
ethnic background.
The Faculty of Health Sciences refers to the following guidelines and
memorandums, which can be found at
www.health.au.dk<http://www.health.au.dk> at Nyheder og stillinger ->
vejledninger:
- Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish
Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and
Innovation.
- Information on qualification requirements and job content is found in
Memorandum of Jobstructure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
- Guidelines concerning writing an application.
Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by:
06/01/2012
Dear Users
This Friday, the 11th of the 11th of the 11th, YNiC will be depleted of
staff due to commitments away from York. This is actually unrelated to
the date.
This will mean that we will unfortunately only be able to offer minimal
support that day within the Centre in the open plan area. Scanning will
be as normal.
I apologise for any inconvenience caused.
--
Gary Green
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5DG
http://www.ynic.york.ac.ukhttps://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349
PA - Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329 or Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004
FYI
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,
1. A 3-year studentship is available to work under the supervision of Dr
Rasmus Petersen (Faculty of Life Sciences) and Prof Steve Furber (School
of Computer Science) on ' Information processing in the thalamo-cortical
microcircuit: a cross-disciplinary experimental and computational approach'.
The 3-year studentship will provide full support for tuition fees and an
annual minimum tax-free stipend of £13, 590. The project is available
to UK/EU nationals only due to the nature of the funding and will
commence October 2012.
The aim of this project is to investigate how whisker-related cortical
microcircuits process sensory information. This project offers a
cross-disciplinary approach that combines experimental neuroscience with
computational modelling and simulation. The successful applicant will
have the opportunity to work with both multi-microelectrode
electrophysiology in the Petersen lab and state-of-the-art SpiNNaker
modelling technology in the Furber lab. Further details can be found at:
http://www.neuroscience.manchester.ac.uk/Postgraduate/opportunities/thalamo…
Applicants should hold a minimum upper-second honours degree (or
equivalent) in a relevant subject such as computer science, physics,
mathematics, psychology and neuroscience. A Masters degree in a similar
area is desirable as would be previous experience of computer programming.
Any enquiries relating to the project and/or suitability should be
directed to Dr Rasmus Petersen at r.petersen(a)manchester.ac.uk.
Applications are invited up to and including Wednesday 7 December 2011.
2. A fully funded PhD studentship is available to work under the
supervision of Dr Rasmus Petersen and Dr Marcelo Montemurro (Faculty of
Life Sciences) on 'Information Processing in Thalamo-Cortical Neuronal
Networks: An Electrophysiological and Computational Approach'.
The studentship is available to UK and other EU nationals (due to
funding criteria, EU nationals MUST have resided in the UK for three
years prior to commencing the studentship) and provides funding for
tuition fees and stipend, subject to eligibility.
Thalamo-cortical circuitry is the essential organ for all higher brain
function. The aim of this project is to determine how multiple neurons
in the thalamo-cortical whisker system cooperate to process complex
sensory information, typical of the natural environment. The project is
will take a cross-disciplinary systems approach involving the
combination of electrophysiological experiments and computational
modelling. You will have the opportunity both to work with
state-of-the-art multi-channel electrophysiology to record the activity
of neurons and to learn cutting edge computational modelling techniques
to interpret the data. For further details, see:
http://www.dtpstudentships.ls.manchester.ac.uk/projects/worldclassbioscienc…
Applicants should hold a minimum upper-second honours degree (or
equivalent) in a relevant subject such as computer science, physics,
mathematics, psychology and neuroscience. A Masters degree in a similar
area is desirable as would be previous experience of computer programming.
Any enquiries relating to the project and/or suitability should be
directed to Dr Rasmus Petersen at r.petersen(a)manchester.ac.uk.
Applications are invited up to and including Friday 25 November 2011.
FYI
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Programmer position: NYU Neuroscience of Language Laboratory
Department of Psychology
New York University
A full or part-time Programmer position is available at the NYU
Neuroscience of Language Laboratory
(http://www.psych.nyu.edu/meglab/nellab), available immediately.
Responsibilities include both the development of MEG and EEG data
analysis routines and functioning as support personnel for the lab. A
strong background in statistics and Matlab is essential. Prior
experience with psychological experiments and electrophysiology is
preferred.
We are looking for a full-time person but will also consider an
excellent match on a part-time basis. Salary commensurate with
experience. To apply, please email CV and names of references to Prof.
Liina Pylkkänen (liina.pylkkanen(a)nyu.edu <mailto:liina.pylkkanen@nyu.edu>).