ynic-users October 2014

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16 Oct '14

Dear Users This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020) Jonny Smallwood will be giving a project proposal presentation on "Exploring the affective and semantic influences of self-generated thought in old and young people." Abstract: This project will explore how the affective and semantic influences on self-generated thought in old and young people. We will record resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging data as well as structural data in a cohort of old and young individuals. In a separate laboratory session they will also complete a battery of tests measuring controlled and semantic processing as well as scene construction. In the laboratory we will also examine heart rate variability during rest and tasks. Finally, we will measure the content of thought in these individuals as they complete simple laboratory tasks. Using these data we will examine how semantic and affective processes vary with neural and psychological indicators of unconstrained thought, and how these are altered by age. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served 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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Fwd: EMAIL SCAM - please read
by Jill Hurst (on behalf of Gary Green) 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: EMAIL SCAM - please read Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:19:36 +0100 From: chym-tech(a)york.ac.uk <chem583(a)york.ac.uk> Reply-To: chym-tech(a)york.ac.uk To: CHyM <chym-group(a)york.ac.uk> Dear All Please see email below which I am circulating on behalf of Jessica Stephens: Last night, an email appearing to be from the Student Loans Company asking students to update their accounts was received by a number of people at the University. This email is not genuine and is an attempt to defraud students. If you have received this email, please do not click the link in the email and do not enter your personal details. If you have already visited the website and given your details, please contact your bank and then the Student Loans Company as a matter of urgency. The Student Loans Company's genuine website is at: http://www.slc.co.uk/ We would also ask that all those who have submitted their details inform IT Services by emailing itsupport(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:itsupport@york.ac.uk>. We provide more advice on phishing and scam emails at: www.york.ac.uk/it-services/it/security/spam <http://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/it/security/spam> Jessica Stephens Communications & Marketing Officer Information University of York Heslington, York YO10 5DD + 44 (0)1904 32 4939 Twitter: twitter.com/UoYITServices <http://twitter.com/UoYITServices> and twitter.com/UoYLibrary <http://twitter.com/UoYLibrary> Facebook: www.facebook.com/UoYITServices <https://www.facebook.com/UoYITServices> and www.facebook.com/UoYLibrary <https://www.facebook.com/UoYLibrary> IT Services scheduled work and events: www.york.ac.uk/it-services/news/work/ <http://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/news/work/> Liberating Information: informationdirectorate.blogspot.co.uk/ <http://informationdirectorate.blogspot.co.uk/> Email disclaimer: http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to chym-group+unsubscribe(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:chym-group+unsubscribe@york.ac.uk>.

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YNiC Science Committee Meeting - 20th October at 2pm
by Jill Hurst 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Dear all, The next meeting for the YNiCScienceCommittee is on Monday, 20th October at 2pm in B101. The meeting will be less than 1hr and is held in Psychology, which should be convenient for many users. This meeting is a key mechanism by which YNiC can support the needs of users. If you would like to raise an issue at the meeting, please email the Chair of Science Committee, <beth.jefferies(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:beth.jefferies@york.ac.uk>> so that your item can be added to the agenda for discussion. The agenda for the meeting is: 14/10. Apologies for absence. 14/11. Approval of previous minutes. 14/12. Matters arising. 14/13. YNiCScience issues. 14/14. YNiC Ethics and Research Governance issues. 14/15. Any issues raised by users of YNiC. 14/16. Any issues passed from the Dept. Research Committee. 14/17. Plans for Science Day. 14/18. Any Other Business. Kind regards, Jill -- Jill Hurst PA to Gary Green MA DPhil BM BCh FRSA FSB Director - York Neuroimaging Centre Professor of Neuroimaging and Human Neuroscience Telephone: 01904 43 5329 Fax: 01904 43 5356

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Fwd Vacancy for fMRI postdoc in Leuven, Belgium
by Gary Green 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

*Vacancy for fMRI postdoc in Leuven, Belgium* We are looking for a bright and motivated postdoc to work on a research project in which we will use brain imaging and advanced brain decoding methods to investigate the fine-grained structure of object and face representations in the human visual brain, including the dependence of this functional organization upon experience during development and in adulthood and possible interactions with brain disorders. The position is funded as part of a starting grant from the European Research Council. Eligible candidates should have or should soon obtain a PhD in a relevant field such as neuroscience, psychology, medicine, neurobiology, or biomedical sciences. Experience with brain imaging (in particular functional magnetic resonance imaging) is mandatory, and should be demonstrable with a relevant and competitive publication record. A computational background, good computer skills (e.g., Matlab), and international mobility would be a strong plus. Good English (oral and written) communicative skills are necessary. The position is full-time, for a period of 2 years, and starts preferably in March-May 2015. We will also support the candidate to apply for further personal funding at a longer term. Teaching and/or administration load will be minimal. The research group of Hans Op de Beeck in the Laboratory of Biological Psychology (KU Leuven, Belgium) currently includes 6 scientists working full-time on human brain imaging, with in addition several researchers focusing upon animal models (for further information, see http://ppw.kuleuven.be/home/english/research/lbp/lbpMembers/00029058). We have access to state-of-the-art technical facilities (e.g., several 3T MRI scanners available) and ample opportunities for interaction with other local experts on brain imaging, cognitive and systems neuroscience. The KU Leuven is consistently ranked within the top of European Universities and is located in the city of Leuven, which has an strong international appeal. For more information about our university, please visit http://www.kuleuven.be/about/ Formal applications should be sent by email to Hans Op de Beeck, and should include a scientific CV, motivation letter, and the names and contact information of 2 senior researchers who would be willing to provide a recommendation (no letters have to be sent yet). Application deadline is November 20^th 2014.^ For further information please contact Hans Op de Beeck (hans.opdebeeck(a)ppw.kuleuven.be <mailto:hans.opdebeeck@ppw.kuleuven.be>), who will also be present at the upcoming meeting of the Society For Neuroscience in Washington DC.

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Seminar notice
by Gary Green 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

This is advance notice of a seminar on the 29th of October at 4pm. Kevin Brindle, University of Cambridge, is the CII seminar speaker on that day. The title for his seminar is " Imaging Response to Treatment and the Tumour Microenvironment with Hyperpolarized MRI " Q014 - Centre for Immunology and Infection, Department of Biology All welcome -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre & Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk http://http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Jill Hurst tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar 16th October
by rem 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Dear Users This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020) Jonny Smallwood will be giving a project proposal presentation on "Exploring the affective and semantic influences of self-generated thought in old and young people." Abstract: This project will explore how the affective and semantic influences on self-generated thought in old and young people. We will record resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging data as well as structural data in a cohort of old and young individuals. In a separate laboratory session they will also complete a battery of tests measuring controlled and semantic processing as well as scene construction. In the laboratory we will also examine heart rate variability during rest and tasks. Finally, we will measure the content of thought in these individuals as they complete simple laboratory tasks. Using these data we will examine how semantic and affective processes vary with neural and psychological indicators of unconstrained thought, and how these are altered by age. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served 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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Fwd: Faculty Position in Cognitive Neuroscience at UNC-CH
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

Faculty Position – Cognitive Neuroscience. The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin July 1, 2015. The research focus of a successful candidate should be in the area of cognition. We are particularly interested in candidates who approach the study of cognition at different points of development from the perspectives of cognitive neuroscience (e.g., fMRI, ERP), or behavior genetics (e.g., epigenetics), or both. Scientists who focus on cognition (especially memory, attention, perception, or language) in infants and children, young adults, and/or the elderly are welcome to apply for this position. Each candidate should have an excellent record of research productivity, the potential to develop an independent and internationally recognized research program, and a commitment to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Having active grant funding and/or a successful history of grant support is desirable. This position is intended to expand our training programs in cognitive and developmental psychology. UNC is the home of numerous research centers and core facilities providing outstanding opportunities for collaborations and research support. To apply use the electronic submission website at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/60157 and submit the following electronic materials: curriculum vitae; personal statement describing qualifications and research and teaching interests; and up to five reprints or preprints. Please also submit email addresses for four individuals who will provide letters of reference to this electronic submission website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications November 15, 2014 and will continue to review new applications until the position is filled. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position at MUSC, Charleston, SC
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging of Addiction, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC The Hanlon Brain Imaging and Brain Stimulation Lab in the Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow with experience in neuroimaging to assist with ongoing NIDA funded addiction research. This postdoctordal candidate will work primarily on a NIDA funded research project (“Longitudinal assessment of functional connectivity in polysubstance users”) but will also be excepted to actively collaborate with members of the Clinical Neuroscience Division, Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs, and Center for Biomedical Imaging. We have a very active and translational group of clinical and basic science researchers focused on addiction vulnerability, progression, and treatment at MUSC. The fellow will have the opportunity to interact not only with a well-established group of both basic and clinical science addiction researchers, but will also receive training and mentorship from individuals in the Center for Biomedical Imaging at MUSC. The fellow will receive training in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders, attend structured didactics, and participate in research dissemination (e.g., manuscript writing, conference presentations) and grants preparation. The applicant will interact with a multidisciplinary faculty comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, biostatisticians, pharmacists, and trainees from various fields of study. The primary traits of a suitable applicant include: 1) a strong background in functional MRI analysis, with special emphasis on multimodal integration, modeling network architecture through graph theoretical approaches, independent components, wavelets, etc. 2) a background in addiction research with a history of first author publications 3) a history of working well with others, a willingness to be flexible, and integrate with a dynamic group of enthusiastic, hard-working scientists and trainees The successful applicant must possess a doctoral degree. A strong background in research is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with training level. Start date is negotiable (January-June 2015 preferred). Application Procedures: Submit a CV, a statement of research interests, and 2 letters of recommendation to Colleen A. Hanlon, PhD at Hanlon(a)musc.edu, Brain Stimulation Division, Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425.

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Fwd: PhD position in multiple sclerosis research
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

PhD position in multiple sclerosis research Department of Neurology, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany TUM-NIC, Neuroimaging Center, Munich, Germany The Department of Neurology of the Technische Universität München offers a PhD position in systems neuroscience research of Multiple Sclerosis. The project aims to investigate structural correlates of disability and biomarker patterns in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) using MR imaging techniques. The candidate will investigate cortical pathology and lesion pathology in MS using state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques. Applicants should have finished a university degree in medicine, psychology, biology, computer science or other relevant disciplines. Candidates should have strong analytical and organizational skills and prior experience with large cohort patient datasets is an advantage. Previous experience in analysis of structural/functional MR images (e.g., Freesurfer/FSL, SPM) is highly desired. Basic programming skills in for example Matlab or Unix shell scripting are a plus but not strictly required. Candidates who lack the aforementioned skills should have a strong motivation to develop these skills during their training. We are searching for candidates who are able to work independently and who have demonstrated excellent presentation and writing skills. The applicant will be expected to interact and collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines. Salary is according to the German TVöD. The position is available from January. The position is initially available for two years, the second year contingent on satisfactory progress. Extension beyond two years may be possible. Neuroimaging scanning facilities (MRI 3T scanner) and computer infrastructure are entirely available at the TUM Neuroimaging Center (TUM-NIC). Candidates may contact Prof Dr. Mark Mühlau (muehlau(a)lrz.tum.de <mailto:muehlau@lrz.tum.de>) or Dr. Ruthger Righart (righart(a)lrz.tum.de <mailto:righart@lrz.tum.de>) for more detailed information. Applications including a letter of motivation and CV should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Mühlau by Email: muehlau(a)lrz.tum.de <mailto:muehlau@lrz.tum.de> .

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FW: Post doctoral position - MRC Cambridge UK
by Gary Green 12 Oct '14

12 Oct '14

** *Post Doctoral Scientist -- Cambridge* *Decision making: new models of brain and behaviour in health and disease* ** The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative post doctoral scientist to join an intramural program on decision making and dementia. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the interaction between computational neuroscience and functional brain imaging, including novel applications to neurological disorders. The post is within a dynamic multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical scientists within CBSU and Cambridge University, led by Dr James Rowe. It provides unparalleled access to cognitive and translational neuroscience, in terms of imaging methods, research facilities and an excellent post doctoral research community. This post would include the development and optimisation of models for perceptual and behavioural decisions in healthy humans, and the investigation of the neural systems supporting decisions using functional brain imaging. The full advert and details about how to apply are now live at http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AJT094/post-doctoralscientist/ or http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc162653_4820.aspx . Closing date: 5^th November 2014. ** ---- ---- --- ---- Dr James B Rowe Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow in Clinical Science, Reader in Cognitive Neurology, Hon. Consultant Neurologist. Cambridge University Department of Clinical Neuroscience Herchel Smith Building, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, CB2 0SZ Telephone: +44 (0) 1223 273 630 Secretary: +44 (0) 1223 760 696

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