ynic-users May 2012

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by rem

Dear Users This week (10th May) there will not be a YNiC seminar. There are also no planned seminars until 14th June. I will keep you updated if anyone volunteers to present something before 14th June. 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

12 years, 11 months

Fwd: [megcommunity] 2-year postdoctoral research position on congenital amusia in Lyon, France

by Gary Green

FYI -------------------------- 2-year postdoctoral research position on congenital amusia in Lyon, France We are seeking applicants for a 2-year post-doctoral position that integrates into our research project on congenital amusia funded by the French National Agency of Research. The post-doctoral researcher will work with Barbara Tillmann (Auditory Cognition and Psychoacoustics team) and Anne Caclin (Brain Dynamics and Cognition team) at the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (http://crnl.univ-lyon1.fr), and will conduct behavioral and EEG/MEG experiments investigating the cognitive and neural correlates of this musical deficit. Candidates should hold a PhD in neuroscience, experimental psychology, or a related field, and are invited to send a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names of two references to btillmann(a)olfac.univ-lyon1.fr and anne.caclin(a)inserm.fr. Interest in auditory perception, music cognition and brain imaging would be a plus. The starting date is flexible, but no later than January 1st, 2013. Application will close on July 1st 2012 or when the position is filled.

12 years, 12 months

Fwd: [megcommunity] (Updated Post): Research Technologist, Boston, MA

by Gary Green

FYI --------------------------------------- Research Technologist, Boston, MA The MEG program at Children’s Hospital Boston (CHB)/HMS is now recruiting a Research Technologist. The successful candidate will work as a member of the team to help carry out studies of human brain development using a combination of MEG, EEG and MRI (tractography). This position is best for a person interested in working with babies and children, studying brain development either as a career or as an educational/training opportunity for further studies. Below is a description of the responsibilities and minimum and preferred qualifications. Responsibilities: o Acquisition/collection of MEG and related data (i.e. EEG, EOG, Polaris, Polhemus etc). o Ordering of supplies and equipment for the lab. o Scheduling healthy subjects and patients for the different studies running in the lab. o Analysis and evaluation of MEG and related data for investigators by using sophisticated software analysis tools such as BrainStorm, FieldTrip, BESA, etc. o Training of members of the Center and external users in the acceptable use and maintenance of the BabyMEG System hardware and software. o Performance of periodic liquid helium refills of the BabyMEG system, three times per week. o Maintains all safety documentation of the laboratory as well as the IRB approved signed consent forms of the different studies running in the lab. o Preparation of documents concerning the smooth operation of the lab (family education sheets, brochures, technical specifications documents, liquid helium refill records, etc). o Performance of routine tests for specific research projects, using sophisticated and intricate research equipment and techniques. Performance of research procedures, troubleshooting problems with own and other researchers' results. Minimum qualifications: o MSc or MA in the area of Biomedical Engineering or Neuroscience is preferred. The minimum requirement is BA or BSc degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or in a Biological Science. Previous experience in Biomagnetism research is not required. o Basic understanding of the electromagnetic theory needed for signal analysis. o Native speaker of English is preferred. Required is complete fluency in English since there will be frequent interactions with the family members as well as children. Abilities to relate to children and their parents are essential. Conditions of Employment: o Position available beginning June 2012. o Salary: commensurate with education and experience (minimum = $ 40,000). o CHB has excellent benefits, including health benefits and retirement plans with employer contributions. o CHB values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. How to Apply: o Please visit the website of Children's Hospital Boston (www.childrenshospital.jobs<http://www.childrenshospital.jobs>) AutoReqID 27106. o If you have any questions please contact: Christos Papadelis Lab Manager of the BabyMEG/EEG Facility Children’s Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School 9 Hope Ave, Waltham MA 02453, USA E-mail: christos.papadelis(a)childrens.harvard.edu<mailto:christos.papadelis@childrens.harvard.edu> Phone: +1-781-216-1128 ______________________________________________ Christos Papadelis, PhD Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School MEG Lab Manager, Children's Hospital Boston 9 Hope Avenue Waltham, MA 02453 USA Phone: +1-781-216-1128 Fax: +1-781-216-1172

12 years, 12 months

YNiC seminar today (external speaker)

by rem

Dear Users Today (4.30-5.30 pm in YNiC) Matt Brookes from the University of Nottingham will give a talk on "Imaging brain networks using 7T fMRI and MEG". Please see below for talk abstract. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: In this talk I will present a summary of our recent work applying 7T fMRI and MEG to the study of functional connectivity. I will begin with a summary of functional connectivity MRI including an overview of the most commonly observed networks. I will then move on to highlight the benefits of 7T over lower field strengths for network characterisation. Following this I will introduce magnetoencephalography (MEG) as a means to measure functional connectivity; I will review several approaches including coherence, imaginary coherence and envelope correlation for connectivity measurement. In particular, problems with such approaches caused by source space signal ‘leakage’ between voxels will be described along with several techniques that may be employed to overcome them. I will expand the seed based approaches to encompass an independent component analysis framework and how it may be used to elucidate both resting state and task positive networks similar to those observed using fMRI. -- ************************************************************************ 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

12 years, 12 months

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