ynic-users November 2012

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29 Nov '12

Dear Users Today (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) there will the final MSc 2011/2012 project outcome talk given by James Davey. The title of James' talk is "Investigating the overlap for tool representation and semantic control in pMTG". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. 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 29th November
by Rebecca E Millman 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

Dear Users This Thursday (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) there will the final MSc 2011/2012 project outcome talk given by James Davey. The title of James' talk is "Investigating the overlap for tool representation and semantic control in pMTG". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- 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: 5 year MRI postdoc opportunity
by Gary Green 25 Nov '12

25 Nov '12

Please see the attached advert/job description for a 5-year postdoc in MRI (physics/analysis) in Manchester.

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Fwd: Research Fellow/Postdoc: Functional MRI & EEG Neuroimaging in Dementia
by Gary Green 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD) is looking for a Research Fellow/Postdoc: Functional MRI& EEG Neuroimaging in Dementia RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The research fellow/postdoc will work on multimodal imaging of human brain changes in early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and cerebrovascular disease. The funded research project has a strong focus on the combined acquisition of functional MRI and high-density EEG along with other neuroimaging modalities. The establishment of the fMRI-EEG task-related paradigm and statistical analysis will be a key part of the responsibilities of research position. The fellow will work in a dynamically growing neuroimaging team and is encouraged to bring in own research ideas. REQUIREMENTS: Research experience in EEG and fMRI of brain changes is strongly encouraged. An independent work style and solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. Familiarity with biological or clinical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease is not a prerequisite. An enthusiastic, reliable and independent work style will provide a good fit for our team. OFFER: Our institute offers an excellent multidisciplinary environment and state-of-the-art multimodal neuroimaging equipment (3T MRI, high-density fMRI compatible EEG, molecular PET). The research fellow will have clearly defined task definitions, access to all data sets of the research project, and advanced technical support to facilitate efficient work conditions. The fellow will work in a friendly, dynamic, and highly productive team, headed by Prof. Michael Ewers, PhD. The University of Munich, Germany, and its clinics figure among Germany’s premier and internationally competitive biomedical research sites funded by the government’s German Universities Excellence Initiative. The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD) is a thriving new research-dedicated institution of the University of Munich (http://www.klinikum.uni-muenchen.de/Institut-fuer-Schlaganfall-und-Demenzfo…). The ISD will be housed soon in a top-notch research facility that is currently being build and will eventually attract around 100 staff members, graduate students, scholars and foreign scholars. Salary is according to TV-L. The position is limited for two years, with a possible extension. Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs can unfortunately not be refunded. For more information, please contact Mr. Frühauf, Tel.: +49 (0)89 7095 7800 (E-Mail: isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de). HOW TO APPLY: Your application - preferably in electronic form - with the usual documents indicating the earliest possible starting date should be directed to: Klinikum der Universität München, Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research Markus A. Frühauf, Managing Director ISD Heiglhofstr. 55 81377 Munich | Germany E-Mail: isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de

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Fwd: PhD position in motor rehabilitation, University of Zurich, Switzerland
by Gary Green 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

---------------------------------------------------- The Department of Clinical Neurorehabilitation offers a PhD position, 3 years duration. The topic will be about support of motor rehabilitation due to interventions to the reward system. The work is part of an interdisciplinary project involving neurological (A. Luft), rehabilitation engineering (R. Gassert) and neuropsychological (K. Lutz) workgroups. The site provides excellent facilities including access to MRI, EEG, TMS and movement analysis systems within a newly opened clinic for rehabilitation. In addition to work on the thesis, the applicant has the option to participate in the PhD Program of the Neuroscience Center Zürich. The ideal applicant has - a degree in neuroscience, psychology, or a related science - a strong background in and interest for movement neuroscience, motor learning and rehabilitation - experience with one or more of the mentioned methods - a strong interest in working with healthy as well as clinical subject populations Please send applications, including two letters of reference by email to: kai.Lutz(a)uzh.ch

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Fwd: Post-doctoral position (Neuroimaging research) at King’s College London
by Gary Green 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

FYI ------------------------------------ Post-doctoral position (Neuroimaging research) at King’s College London We would like to invite applications for the post of Post-doctoral Research Worker (Neuroimaging research). This position will be fixed term for 36 months and is a full-time post. The successful candidate will play a key role in collecting and analyzing neuroimaging data from a longitudinal cohort of young adults who were born very preterm. DETAILS The successful candidate will become part of the Preterm Research Group, which is studying the effects of being born preterm on subsequent neurodevelopment, cognition and behaviour. The project, funded by the Medical Research Council, aims to investigate neurodevelopment into adulthood following very preterm birth. The successful candidate will work with a unique cohort of individuals who were born prematurely and who have been taking part in a follow-up study from birth to age 19. They are now 27-32 years old. First, the study will assess their cognition (including learning disabilities, memory and attention) and mental health. Second, the study will use various neuroimaging techniques to examine how the brain changes as people grow into adults. The aim of the study is to define for the first time maturational patterns associated with the risk of poor outcome, as well as those associated with developmental resilience, and thus guide the design of remediation strategies to be implemented at very preterm individuals at younger ages aimed at reducing or preventing long-term disability. Working closely with Lead Investigators, the successful candidate will contribute to the successful conduct and completion of the research programme. He/she will play a key role in coordinating the study, assessing study participants, conducting and supporting neuroimaging data analysis and integrating current data with those collected longitudinally. He/she will work closely with other members of the Preterm Research Group, which are directly integrated with the Department of Psychosis Studies within the Psychosis Clinical Academic Group. The successful candidate will also be involved in postgraduate teaching and will be encouraged to develop his/her own research interests. SALARY The appointment will be made at Grade 6, currently from £31,020 per annum plus £2,323 per annum London Allowance. Equality of opportunity is College policy. CONTACT For an informal discussion of the post please contact Chiara Nosarti on 0207 848 0133, or via email at Chiara.nosarti(a)kcl.ac.uk. _____________________________ For further details and to apply please visit http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/apply.php?id=16843270

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Fwd: Postdoc position in computational neuroscience
by Gary Green 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

FYI -------------------------------------- Postdoc position: computational neuroscience/fMRI We are seeking a postdoc to work in the group 'Modelling of dynamic perception and action' at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS), in Leipzig, Germany, (http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/n-3/dyn). The goal of the group is to develop models for human perception, learning and decision making using Bayesian inference. The specific project is to model the neural mechanisms of value-based decision making. This project is in collaboration with the group of John O’Doherty at Caltech (http://www.odohertylab.org/). An emphasis will be placed on linking the theoretical modeling work at Leipzig to experimental findings based on neuroimaging (fMRI) data acquired at Caltech. We expect strong interactions between both groups, supported by a generous travel budget for visits between the MPI-CBS and Caltech groups. The research will be conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading centre for cognitive and imaging neuroscience. For theoretical work, the institute is equipped with high-performance computing facilities. For experimental work, the institute is equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, two 3.0 MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, a TMS and several EEG systems. All facilities are supported by experienced IT and physics staff. The candidate must have a PhD (or equivalent) in computational neuroscience, physics, or a related field. Essential skills comprise prior experience in computational neuroscience or decision making. Experience in modelling of neuroimaging data and matlab programming expertise would be advantageous. The position is for three years, starting at the candidate’s earliest convenience. Salary is dependent on experience and according to German Public service regulations. Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch at their earliest convenience. Applications are considered until 30th of November 2012 but reviewing of the applications will start immediately. For questions about this position please contact Dr. Stefan Kiebel (kiebel at cbs.mpg.de). The following documents should be included in the application in a single PDF-file and sent by email to dynamics at cbs.mpg.de: A cover letter including a brief description of personal qualifications and future research interests, curriculum vitae, and contact details of two personal references. We seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are under-represented and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply. We are committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourage them to apply.

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Fwd: Post-Doc position in Lyon, France (Laboratory Dynamics of Language and Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre)
by Gary Green 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

FYI ------------------------------------------------------- *POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW POSITION* * * Applications are invited for a 12-month full-time Postdoctoral Position in cognitive neuroscience in Lyon, France, to analyze MEG data on speech perception. The post-doc is part of an exciting new project called “ODYSSEE” (funded by the French National Research Agency), which is a collaboration between Dr Véronique Boulenger from the Laboratory Dynamics of Language (CNRS) and Dr Karim Jerbi from the Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre (INSERM). The project aims at uncovering the functional role of the motor system in speech perception, by examining the dynamics of neural oscillations in auditory and premotor regions during the perception of natural speech at various rates using MEG (magnetoencephalography). Project website: http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/projets/odyssee The project will be conducted in Lyon, a vibrant and stimulating neuroscience environment and a culturally rich city life, ideally located just an hour away from the Alpes, 2 hours from Paris and an hour and a half from Marseille and the Mediterranean sea. *Key requirements for the candidates:* The ideal candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience, cognitive sciences or a related field and will have substantial experience in MEG imaging analyses (e.g. time-frequency analysis, source estimation techniques and connectivity analysis) and good programming skills (MATLAB). A background in speech and language would be beneficial. Applications in the form of a cover letter with statement of research interests and a CV with full publication list should be sent by email to veronique.boulenger(a)ish-lyon.cnrs.fr <mailto:veronique.boulenger@ish-lyon.cnrs.fr>, with cc to karim.jerbi(a)inserm.fr <mailto:karim.jerbi@inserm.fr>. Applicants from outside the European Union are welcome but they must qualify for a valid visa. French speaking is not a requirement (although it is an asset) as long as the English language is mastered. Starting date: 7^th January 2013 Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please feel free to forward this announcement to colleagues and students who could be interested in this position. -- Véronique Boulenger, PhD Chargée de Recherche CNRS Laboratoire Dynamique du Langage– UMR 5596 Institut des Sciences de l’Homme 14 avenue Berthelot F69363 Lyon Cedex 07 (33) 04.72.72.79.24 (33) 04.72.72.65.90 veronique.boulenger(a)ish-lyon.cnrs.fr http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/Annuaires/Boulenger http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/projets/odyssee/

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

Dear Users Today (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be 2 talks: 1) 2011/12 MSc project outcome Tim Andrews Title "Putting a name to a face - neural correlates of recognition?" 2) Project proposal presentation Nick Barraclough Title: "Visual Adaptation in the Mirror Neuron System" Summary: "Visual adaptation occurs at a high level within the temporal lobe where social stimuli such as hand actions are coded. fMR-adaptation studies investigating the existence of a mirror neuron system in humans, however, has been equivocal. It is therefore not clear whether visual adaptation occurs within, or influences the representation of human actions within the mirror neuron system. We propose to use single pulse TMS over motor cortex and measure motor evoked potentials from the contralateral hand. Observation of hand actions results in an increase in MEP magnitude and provides a metric of current mirror neuron system activity. Participants will visually adapt to hand actions during the TMS. We will assess both the psychophysical measure of action adaptation as well as the physiological measure of adaptation in the mirror neuron system. An effect of visual adaptation on the mirror neuron system will be reflected by a change in motor evoked potential magnitude following adaptation." Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. 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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PhD scholarship opportunites
by Gary Green 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

If you are seeking a PhD scholarship please do look at http://www.hyms.ac.uk/postgraduate/current-postgraduate-opportunities.aspx

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