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Fwd: CALL for PhD positions in Cognitive Social and Affective Neurosciences (CoSAN) in Rome
by Gary Green 24 Mar '15

24 Mar '15

Dear Colleagues, this is to inform you about the Foreign Nationals Educated Abroad Ph.D. scholarship awarded by “Sapienza” University of Rome. This is a very prestigious and competitive scholarship for non-Italian students who graduated abroad (please note that a Master Degree is required). There is the chance that one of the awarded students will be selected for the Psychology and Social Neuroscience Ph.D. program (international curriculum CoSAN http://w3.uniroma1.it/cosan/). We are seeking highly talented applicants and we would really appreciate if you could forward this to the students you think may be eligible. The *deadline is* next *April, 26th. Details about the call can be found at*: http://www.cosanphd.com/index.php?page=default_templates _http://www.uniroma1.it/didattica/offerta-formativa/dottorati_ The successful candidate will receive a bursary of € 19.800,00 per year before taxes: national insurance contributions (INPS) that fellowship recipients are required to pay (10,57% for 2015). Research will be performed at the Social and Cognitive Neuroscience laboratory (_http://_agliotilab.org <http://agliotilab.org/>). While the selection is mainly based on dossier (Evaluation of qualifications, publications and certificates) applicants should also include a skype address and express their availability to be contacted for a video interview if necessary For more info please contact: 1) for administrative enquiries: Dr. Paola Trussardi (organizational manager) -paola.trussardi(a)uniroma1.it <mailto:paola.trussardi@uniroma1.it>; 2) For scientific enquiries: Dr Elia Valentini elia.valentini(a)uniroma1.it <mailto:elia.valentini@uniroma1.it>or Salvatore M. Aglioti - salvatoremaria.aglioti(a)uniroma1.it <mailto:salvatoremaria.aglioti@uniroma1.it>

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YNiC seminar 26th March
by rem 24 Mar '15

24 Mar '15

Dear Users This Thursday (from 4 pm in B020) Andrew Quinn will give a talk on "Directionality and oscillatory dynamics in functional brain networks" Abstract: Electrophysiological data is rich in oscillatory activity. These rhythms exist across many time scales and are known to co-vary with brain states (such as sleep/wake) as well as many cognitive and behavioural factors. Moreover the connectivity between brain regions also shows robust spatial networks across the brain within specific frequency ranges (Brookes et al 2011, de Pasquale et al 2010, Hipp et al 2012). The present work establishes a methodology for estimating the direction of information flow within such networks which is validated on simulations before application to real MEG data. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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: Funded PhD project in analysing EEG during meditation
by Gary Green 24 Mar '15

24 Mar '15

There is a three year funded PhD project on analysing EEG signals acquired during meditation in School of Computing, University of Kent (Medway campus). Brief project description: In this project, several meditation and other relaxation practices will be investigated through the use of electroencephalogram (EEG). The project will involve biological data collection from volunteers using available equipment and the analysis will be carried out using MATLAB software. Start Date: The expected start date is 29 September 2015. How to Apply: Applications should be made through the University of Kent online admission form (http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply-online/283) with the brief PhD project description given above pasted into the "Reasons for study" section. In this section, also include any skill set matching the requirements. For requirements and funding information, see: http://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/research/studyingforaphd/phd-palani.html Deadline: 17 April 2015 ............................... Dr Palaniappan Ramaswamy Reader, School of Computing, University of Kent, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4AG, UK E-Mail: r.palani(a)kent.ac.uk; palani(a)iee.org Tel/Fax: +44(0)1634888867/90 https://sites.google.com/site/rpalanisenthi/

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Power cut at YNiC
by Gary Green 24 Mar '15

24 Mar '15

Dear Colleagues Last night there was a major power cut to Biocentre. This of course affected all of the computer services, the MRI scanner, the security system and, well, everything here. The power came back on at about midnight and heroic efforts were made to restore services so that they may be available this morning. Although things may appear normal, we know that some systems have yet to be restarted. Serious checking will have to be done of most systems to ensure everything is back to normal. Please be patient if certain services are not working. Do let us know via the RT system or contact reception Gary -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 PA - Jill Hurst : +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Fwd: PhD and Research Assistant positions, Omaha, USA
by Gary Green 23 Mar '15

23 Mar '15

Applications are invited for multiple Research Assistant and PhD positions in the Center for Magnetoencephalography (MEG) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha. Successful applicants will work with Dr. Tony Wilson and other Center investigators on multiple NIH- and NSF-funded projects investigating the neural processes underlying motor performance, sensorimotor integration, and attention in healthy and neurological populations (adults and children). The Center for MEG in Omaha is an exciting and friendly multidisciplinary research environment with major resources and ample opportunities for training and collaboration. The Center is equipped with a 306-sensor MEG system, high-definition transcranial direct-current and alternating-current stimulation systems (HD-tDCS/tACS), traditional and wireless EEG systems, and is located adjacent to a 3.0T human MRI system. The Center has expertise in cognitive, clinical, and motor neuroscience, as well as oscillatory analyses and source reconstruction of neurophysiological signals. Successful applicants for the PhD positions will complete a 4- or 5-year training program in cognitive neuroscience, and have substantial liberty in choosing their thesis/dissertation focus area(s). Students will be trained in advanced MEG analysis methods and have ample opportunities to publish as the primary author, as well as collaborate with other Center personnel on related projects. Job duties for the Research Assistant positions will include some patient scheduling and screening (20%), along with more technically demanding tasks (80%). The latter will include acquisition and analysis of neuroimaging and behavioral performance data, thus strong computer skills are a requirement. All successful candidates will have a strong academic background in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, computer science, or physics. Candidates who have knowledge of MEG/fMRI analysis packages (SPM, Fieldtrip, BESA, Brainstorm, etc.) and/or programming skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, C++) will have an advantage. For the Research Assistant positions, at least a 2-year minimum commitment is strongly preferred. Outstanding Research Assistants may transition to open PhD positions. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest/cover letter to Dr. Tony Wilson at twwilson(a)unmc.edu <mailto:twwilson@unmc.edu>. Three letters of recommendation will be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Start dates are negotiable.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Researcher in Affective Neuroscience at the Donders Institute
by Gary Green 23 Mar '15

23 Mar '15

Postdoctoral Researcher in Affective Neuroscience at the Donders Institute (0,7 - 1,0 fte) Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging Maximum salary: € 4,551 gross/month Vacancy number: 30.04.15 Application deadline: 12 April 2015 Responsibilities We seek a highly talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a unique large-scale fMRI project on neuroendocrine mechanisms in fight/flight decisions of police officers. The project is part of a larger longitudinal project funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO-VICI-project: “Police In Action”). The overarching aim of the project is to investigate stress resilience and stress vulnerability factors, including automatic fight-or-flight tendencies that may differentially prime for anxious versus aggressive stress symptoms. In collaboration with the National Dutch Police Force, 300 police recruits will be tested before and after exposure to their first armed service during emergency response, one of the most stressful phases during their training. Besides functional neuroimaging the testing involves creating genetic and endocrine profiles of each subject. Your duties will be supervising the data collection, conducting advanced fMRI analyses (including brain connectivity analyses), machine learning and reporting on the results. There will be ample opportunity to develop your own research questions and focus within this large-scale multidisciplinary project. In addition, you will have the opportunity to supervise two PhD students and one RA, who will conduct the data collection. You will be joining the ‘Affective Neuroscience’ PI group led by Prof. Karin Roelofs at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands). Our group investigates brain systems that support the cognitive control of emotions and emotional actions. In addition we seek to understand how these networks interact with hormonal and major neurotransmitter systems in healthy subjects and patients with anxiety and aggression related disorders (see www.roelofs-epan.nl/ <http://www.roelofs-epan.nl/>). You will be given the opportunity to regularly present your work at international conferences and meetings. Also, in order to develop your own research agenda, we will encourage and support you in applying for competitive career development fellowships towards the end of the project. Work environment The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of the Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, and the Centre for Neuroscience. The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging - where our group is based - is to conduct cutting-edge fundamental research in cognitive neuroscience. Much of the rapid progress in this field is being driven by the development of complex neuroimaging techniques for measuring activity in the human brain - an area in which the Centre plays a leading role. The research themes cover central cognitive functions, such as perception, action, control, emotion, decision making, attention, memory, language, learning and plasticity. The Centre also aims to establish how the different brain areas coordinate their activity with very high temporal precision to enable human and animal cognition. The internationally renowned centre currently hosts more than 100 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from more than 25 nationalities, offering a stimulating and multidisciplinary research environment. The centre is equipped with four MRI scanners (7T, 2x 3T, 1.5T), a 275-channel MEG system, an EEG-TMS laboratory, several (MR-compatible) EEG systems, and high-performance computational facilities. English is the lingua franca at the centre. What we expect from you You should have a PhD degree in a field related to cognitive neuroscience (e.g. experimental psychology, cognitive science, biology, or neuroscience). Candidates with a strong background in affective neuroscience and experience with psychophysiological measures and advanced fMRI connectivity analyses, computational modelling and machine learning are particularly encouraged to apply. Selection will be based on records of published research, conceptual expertise in affective neuroscience and familiarity with neuroimaging techniques. You will work in an interdisciplinary environment, sharing technical know-how and ideas What we have to offer We offer you: - employment: 0,7 - 1,0 fte; - a maximum gross monthly salary of € 4,551 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 11); - in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus; - duration of the contract: 4 years; - you will be classified as a Postdoctoral Researcher (Onderzoeker 3) in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO); - the position will be available from May 2015, but the start date of the contract is flexible; - successful candidates from abroad are eligible to apply for the attractive Dutch tax incentive scheme for foreign employees. Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions <http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden>? Would you like to know more? Further information on: The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour <http://www.ru.nl/donders/> Further information on: Experimental Psychopathalogy and Affective Neuroscience <http://www.roelofs-epan.nl/> For more information about this vacancy, please contact: Karin Roelofs, Principal Investigator and Professor of Experimental Psychopathology Telephone: +31 24 3612673 E-mail: k.roelofs(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:k.roelofs@donders.ru.nl> Are you interested? Please include with your application a motivation letter (attn. of Prof. Karin Roelofs), CV and any required attachments. You should upload these documents using the apply button in the following link: (http://www.ru.nl/overons/werken-radboud/details-0/details_vacature_0?recid=… <http://www.ru.nl/overons/werken-radboud/details-0/details_vacature_0?recid=…>). Applications (consisting of a single PDF file) should include: - a short (one page) application letter; - a one-page summary of your research including future research plans; - your CV including a list of publications (3 pages max.) and the names and contact details of two scientists who can provide references. For more information on your application: +31 24 3611173.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Technician Positions in Neurorehabilitation
by Gary Green 21 Mar '15

21 Mar '15

The Neural Plasticity and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory (NPNL) of the University of Southern California, directed by Dr. Sook-Lei Liew, is now looking for (1) a Postdoctoral Fellow and (2) a Research Technician. The laboratory is devoted to the study of neuroplasticity and motor learning in healthy individuals and individuals after stroke. The overall aim is to understand mechanisms of brain plasticity and to apply this knowledge to the development of novel interventions to enhance recovery after stroke. The laboratory utilizes behavioral and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or transcranial electric stimulation (tES, including tDCS, tAS, and tRNS), and neuroimaging (such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)). Research will also entail working with a number of community and clinical partners throughout Los Angeles, California. More information about the NPNL can be found at http://npnl.usc.edu. The ideal candidate should have, or will soon have, a doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline for the Postdoctoral Fellowship and a bachelors or masters degree for the Research Technician position. The successful applicant should be highly motivated, organized, willing to learn, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Technical knowledge with Matlab and other programming languages (python, Linux, C++), an understanding of research methodology, and experience with neuroimaging and/or brain stimulation data acquisition and analysis is strongly preferred. Both positions are full-time, one-year (renewable) positions, preferably with a 2 year commitment, and can start as early as April/May 2015. For further information about these positions or to apply, please send a brief cover letter and CV to Sook-Lei Liew, PhD, OTR/L at sliew(a)usc.edu.

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Important changes in MRI: visual stimuli
by Andre Gouws 20 Mar '15

20 Mar '15

( apologies for the deliberate cross posting - I need to ensure all potential ynic-ers get this ) Further to my previous emails, and subsequent system testing, we propose to change the visual projection system in MRI over the Easter weekend. As of Tuesday the 7th of April 2015, projection in MRI would be at both a higher resolution and at a different aspect ratio (moving to 'widescreen'). Crucially, this means that any visual stimuli you are currently using in MRI will look different in size on the screen as of the change-over. I have attached a summary schematic of these changes. All future projects should take these changes into account when designing visual stimuli but, obviously, this change has a particular impact on studies part-way through data collection. The good news is that the solution is relatively simple: visual stimuli simply need to be rescaled by a factor of 1.8 (make them 1.8 x bigger) to achieve the same image size. Actions: 1) Let me know ASAP if you have any concerns so that we can address them. 2) If you need help rescaling your images PLEASE contact us for help. 3) If you want to test your rescaled images, or test to see what size any future project's images will appear on the screen get in touch with us (we have a demo machine set up). Rest assured that the 'old' projection system is not being binned, and thus, if absolutely necessary, a switch back to the 'old' system could me made. We are here to help you through this transition, which we believe brings many benefits to our MRI visual display setup. Feel free to contact us with any queries. ( .. and look out for exciting news about automatic eye-tracking for all visual MRI experiments! .. ) Andre' ************************************************************************ 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

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Fwd: EEG/MEG PhD, Aarhus
by Gary Green 20 Mar '15

20 Mar '15

PhD in Neurophysiology of Language, Aarhus University, Denmark Applications are invited for a PhD position to join the new research group investigating neurobiological foundations of speech, language and their deficits at the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN), Aarhus University (AU). The successful applicant will work on a 3-year research project, exploring the brain indices of linguistic function in healthy individuals and/or patient populations using EEG and MEG, and carrying out scientific research towards a PhD degree in collaboration with Prof. Yury Shtyrov as their academic supervisor and with other team members. The PhD project will be centred on using MEG/EEG and on the spatio-temporal dynamics of the neural activity underlying speech and language processing in the human brain. Eligible candidates should hold a Master or similar degree in a relevant discipline, including (but not limited to) psychology, neuroinformatics, neurology, neuroimaging/neuroscience or language sciences. The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is open for up to 3 years. Note that the selected candidate will have to apply for and get approved for enrolment at the AU Graduate School of Health (http://talent.au.dk/phd/health/), in a separate procedure before starting as a PhD student. CFIN (http://cfin.au.dk) is an international multidisciplinary research centre based at AU’s Institute for Clinical Medicine. Our research groups are supported by state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities including research-only TRIUX MEG system, fMRI systems, PET, navigated TMS, EEG, etc., and have well-established clinical and other collaborations. AU provides an inspiring international research environment with top neuroscience facilities, and is consistently listed among the world's best 100 universities. Aarhus is a dynamic university city located on the Baltic coast in continental Denmark and surrounded by nature; it offers very high living standards, rich cultural and intellectual life, outdoor activities, excellent restaurant/nightlife scene etc. Additional information regarding this position can be obtained by contacting Professor Yury Shtyrov, Head of MEG, CFIN: Yury.Shtyrov(a)cfin.au.dk <mailto:Yury.Shtyrov@cfin.au.dk>, tel +45 78469940, http://cfin.au.dk. Applications, which should contain the applicant's CV, motivation letter, short (max 2 pages) research proposal and 2 academic references (or at least names and addresses of 2 referees), should reach Professor Shtyrov by April 10, 2015. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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the beginning of the coils debate
by Gary Green 20 Mar '15

20 Mar '15

We will have the opportunity of choosing many more receive channels and coil elements than we had before. One example of the debate can be found here http://practicalfmri.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/12-channel-versus-32-channel-he… Note that this does not mean we are going for any specific scanner. We cannot say that at the moment. Gary -- --------------- 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://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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