ynic-users November 2011

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YNiC seminar 1st December
by rem 28 Nov '11

28 Nov '11

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 -- ************************************************************************ 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 24th November
by Rebecca E Millman 20 Nov '11

20 Nov '11

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. -- 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

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Fwd: [SPM] Call for applications: MEG Group Leader, Aarhus University, Denmark
by Gary Green 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

FYI ---------------------------------------- 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 -- 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/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

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 -- ************************************************************************ 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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NAF beta release
by Mark Hymers 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

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 ========================================================================== -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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PhD on brain stimulation, sleep, and memory
by Gareth Gaskell 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

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Fwd: [megcommunity] Call for applications: MEG Group Leader, Aarhus University, Denmark
by Gary Green 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

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

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This friday : 11/11/11
by Gary Green 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

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.uk https://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

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Fwd: 2 PhD studentships in Manchester
by Gary Green 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

FYI ------------------------- , 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.

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Fwd: Programmer position: NYU Neuroscience of Language Laboratory
by Gary Green 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

FYI --------------------------- 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>).

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