Dear All,
On behalf of the University of Ulster’s Intelligent Systems Research
Centre, I am helping to announce the following available PhD
studentships related to MEG research:
_http://www.compeng.ulster.ac.uk/rgs/displayPhDProposal.php?id=821&ri=3_
_http://www.compeng.ulster.ac.uk/rgs/displayPhDProposal.php?id=780&ri=3_
_http://www.compeng.ulster.ac.uk/rgs/displayPhDProposal.php?id=822&ri=3_
Please note that the application deadline is on the 27th Feb, and anyone
interested should apply at
http://www.compeng.ulster.ac.uk/rgs/guideForApplicants.php
Best Regards,
Vahab Youssofzadeh
Further to my presentation last week and previous email, I have set up a
wiki page documenting the progress on this project. If you are
interested, you can see it at:
https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/MRI_3D_projector
You will need to use your YNiC login to access this page.
As always, comments and suggestions are welcome.
Thanks,
Andre'
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Andre Gouws
York Neuroimaging Centre
University of York
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5NY
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435327
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
Dear Users
This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020), David Coggan will give an internal
project proposal presentation on *"Adaptation to scrambled images in
category-selective regions of the ventral visual pathway*".
Abstract:
Category-selective responses in the ventral visual pathway have led
researchers to conclude that this region encodes high-level, categorical
representations. However, it is unclear whether these regions are truly
responding to the category of an object, or the low-level visual
properties that are commonly found in that category. Recently, we
demonstrated that category-selective patterns of neural activity in the
ventral visual pathway can be replicated with phase-scrambled images
that people cannot recognize, suggesting that low/mid-level image
properties, rather than high-level categorical properties determine
large-scale responses in this area. The proposed project develops on
this by asking whether we can also replicate category-specific
adaptation effects which have been found in this region using our
phase-scrambled, nonsense stimuli.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after
the seminar.
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,
Sorry to bother you all with trivial message but I have misplaced a
small, silver metal 32G memory stick (similar to the one in the picture
attached) somewhere in YNiC .
I would very much like to have it back if you have seen / accidentally
acquired it.
Thanks
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Andre'
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Andre Gouws
York Neuroimaging Centre
University of York
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5NY
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435327
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
Dear Users
This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020), David Coggan will give an internal
project proposal presentation on *"Adaptation to scrambled images in
category-selective regions of the ventral visual pathway*".
Abstract:
Category-selective responses in the ventral visual pathway have led
researchers to conclude that this region encodes high-level, categorical
representations. However, it is unclear whether these regions are truly
responding to the category of an object, or the low-level visual
properties that are commonly found in that category. Recently, we
demonstrated that category-selective patterns of neural activity in the
ventral visual pathway can be replicated with phase-scrambled images
that people cannot recognize, suggesting that low/mid-level image
properties, rather than high-level categorical properties determine
large-scale responses in this area. The proposed project develops on
this by asking whether we can also replicate category-specific
adaptation effects which have been found in this region using our
phase-scrambled, nonsense stimuli.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after
the seminar.
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
Those of you who attended my brief presentation yesterday afternoon will
be aware that there are a couple of changes in stimulus delivery
hardware for MRI on the horizon.
Stimuls PCs in all areas (MRI, MEG and stim prep):
The current stimulus PCs are end-of-live, and need to be replaced. This
will of course mean new graphics cards. While the vast majority of you
will probably not be concerned with this change, those of you who do
perform lower-level visual control measurements (gamma corrections,
etc.) will need to re-calibrate once the change has been made. Other
peripherals like the current response devices and audio controllers will
remain unchanged.
Top-of-the-range DLP projector with passive 3D colour capability:
Some of our esteemed colleagues were lucky (?) enough to secure funding
for the Ferrari of projection systems, a £40k bundle of kit equivalent
to the projectors used in commercial cinemas. I summarised yesterday
that the functionality of this projection system is, at its basic level,
essentially very similar to the system we have in place already, and
would thus allow the majority of users to continue their visual stimulus
presentation with no or only minor changes. However, for those wanting
to use some of the bells and whistles, the projection system has some
extra tricks up its sleeve: it can be driven at incredibly high refresh
rates (500Hz) and can produce 3d colour projection that can be viewed
through passive 3d spectacles (i.e. MRI compatible). It is worth noting
that we only have one of these systems, and thus the projector in MEG
and MRI would not be identical.
If the projections system were to be installed, it might be optimal to
perform this upgrade at the same time as the stimulus PC upgrade.
BEFORE we make any decisions about these changes, we would like to hear
any suggestions and concerns you may have so that we can agree a
suitable way forward. This is your opportunity to voice your opinions,
so please get in touch with me directly.
If anyone would like any further information, would like to test their
stimuli on the projector or even a demonstration of the system please
feel free to drop me a line.
Thanks,
Andre'
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Andre Gouws
York Neuroimaging Centre
University of York
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5NY
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435327
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
Dear Colleagues
I appreciate that you may not be able to attend the discussion meeting
this afternoon about the new MRI scanner.
Attached is the pdf of what I will attempt to present
Please note that the project timeline is already out of date. We now
fully expect that the machine will be installed by the end of 2015.
Gary
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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.ukhttp://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
Dear Users
This afternoon (from 4.15 pm in B020), there will be a special YNiC seminar:
"An open discussion about the proposed new 3T MRI scanner and new
projector for fMRI."
Please see message from Gary below.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after
the seminar.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Gary's message:
I will present the current status of the procurement process and the
timing of the stages for installing the new magnet.
I will also show the site plan options and ask for feedback and comments.
One of the big things that has to be done is to create a specification
wish list for the new scanner and associated coils. A list of core
features will be provided and again comments/discussion will be sought.
Last, we are planning to upgrade certain pieces of hardware such as the
projection system. Dan Baker and colleagues have a desire to use a new
type of projector and again this will be presented and discussed.
ALL welcome. We need your feedback. The new MRI scanner will provide the
infrastructure for all imaging for core research, for the translation of
CHyM hyperpolarisation work for clinical use and for diagnostic
scanning, for the next 10 years, so it is reasonably important that we
get it right, or at least try to.
Gary
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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
Full Time, Permanent
Application closes: 19th February 2015
Salary: £38,511 to £47,328 per annum
The Department of Psychology, part of the School of Psychology &
Clinical Language Sciences, at the University of Reading is seeking to
appoint an outstanding Lecturer to further strengthen the Department's
academic profile and to support its ambitious expansion plans.
Applications are welcomed from researchers that build on existing
research strengths within the department with preference given to the
area of perception and action. You will have publications in 3*-4* REF
bands, and the talent and aptitude to succeed in an interdisciplinary
and highly collegiate environment.
You will have:
- A doctorate in Psychology or a closely related area
- The ability to undertake original research
- A good recent publication track record in 3*/4* bands
- The ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in at
least one core area of psychology
- A willingness to teach in areas of Psychology outside of your own
direct research interests
- A commitment to excellence in teaching and research at all levels
- An ability to work well with students and colleagues, and an interest
in collaborating within the School, across University Departments,
nationally and internationally
Evidence of writing and gaining external grant awards is an advantage.
Start up costs and dedicated access to facilities such as the MRI
scanner are negotiable.
Informal contact details
Contact role: Head of School
Contact name: Laurie Butler
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 7543
Contact email: l.t.butler(a)reading.ac.uk <mailto:l.t.butler@reading.ac.uk>
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: Head of Department
Contact name: Patricia Riddell
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 6699
Contact email: p.m.riddell(a)reading.ac.uk <mailto:p.m.riddell@reading.ac.uk>
Interview date: TBC
To formally apply please visit http://www.reading.ac.uk/jobs
or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box
217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)
Please quote the reference number: SF06699
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections
of the community.
*PhD Student in computational neuroscience/pain research*
Department of Neurology, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
Applications are invited for a PhD Student position at the Department of
Neurology, Technische Universität München, to work on the cerebral
representation of pain by using EEG. The project will focus on the
neurophysiological correlates of pain in healthy human subjects and
patients suffering from chronic pain disorders. Major experimental
methods include EEG time-frequency analysis, source analysis and
connectivity analysis. The candidate will join a research group
dedicated to the multimodal investigation of the cerebral representation
of pain (http://www.painlabmunich.de) which is part of the
TUM-Neuroimaging Center (TUM-NIC; http://www.tumnic.mri.tum.de). TUM-NIC
hosts state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities and offers training in
major neuroimaging techniques.
Applicants should have a background in computer science, statistics,
physics, engineering, neuroscience, medicine, psychology, or other
relevant disciplines. Prior experience in MATLAB programming is
mandatory. Skills for sophisticated analysis of EEG data (e.g.
information theory, machine learning techniques, mediation analysis) are
highly desirable.Candidates have the possibility to integrate in the PhD
program Medical Life Science and Technology (http://www.phd.med.tum.de)
or the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences
(http://www.gsn.uni-muenchen.de/index.html), which offer
interdisciplinary high-level training for students with different
backgrounds.
Salary will be commensurate with the German TVöD salary scale (EG13).
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Candidates may contact Dr. Markus Ploner for more detailed information
or directly e-mail their application (ploner(a)lrz.tum.de
<mailto:ploner@lrz.tum.de>), including letter of motivation, CV and
letters of recommendation.
Markus Ploner MD
Heisenberg Professor of Human Pain Research
Department of Neurology
Technische Universität München
Munich, Germany
ploner(a)lrz.tum.de <mailto:ploner@lrz.tum.de>