Dear Users
Today (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Miles
Whittington from the Hull York Medical School. The title of the talk is
"Physiology and pathology of neocortical delta rhythms".
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
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
Dear all,
there will be two UCAS visits to YNiC today. Both
visits will have approximately 40 students, plus their parents /
relatives / friends. The first visit will be between 13.00 - 13.30, the
second visit between 13.30 - 14.00.
As usual, you are more than welcome to be around and chat to the
relatives and friends whilst the students have a tour of the scanners.
However, if you are planning to work in Open Plan during this time,
please can you chose a workstation towards the back wall of Open Plan
rather than near the projection wall.
This is the last UCAS visit to YNiC this term, thank you all for your
help an patience during these lively sessions.
Thanks,
Michael
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Dr Michael Simpson
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
York
YO10 5DG
Tel: 01904 567614
Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk
Dear all,
As it's approaching the end of the term, it's almost time for another ECR
social event!
We've organised a karaoke night in the department next Thursday. So it's
time to start practicing singing in front of the mirror!
We're also planning to have some different types of snacks from around the
world!
It's a chance to show off the food from your native country (or a country
of your choice) and also try some food from different countries.
Bring something in (bought or handmade) for others to taste. It only needs
to be something small.
It should be a great evening. Hopefully we'll have some of the regular
karaoke singers, and some that we haven't heard before too.
Everyone's welcome! (Even if you just want to come along to listen to the
songs).
It'll take place in C003 at 5:30pm next Thursday (Week 10, 14th March).
See you there!
Emma
On behalf of the ECR
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Emma Holmes
PhD Student
Room B001b, Department of Psychology,
University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
Email: eh776(a)york.ac.uk; Tel: 01904 322879
Hi everyone,
This is to remind you of our next MEG research group meeting on Thursday, next week (14th, March). Rebecca Millman is going to talk about her work on Brain mechanisms underlying spoken sentence comprehension based on tone-vocoded speech. As usual, we will meet in C003, at 12.15.
Best wishes,
Markus
University of Edinburgh
School of Informatics
PHD STUDENTSHIP IN COMPUTER VISION, EYE-TRACKING, AND NATURAL LANGUAGE
Applications are invited for a fully funded, three-year PhD studentship
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Applicants for the studentship must have:
* Strong undergraduate degree in computer science or a related
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* Excellent programming skills
* Solid mathematical foundations (especially linear algebra and
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* Fluency in English, both written and spoken
* UK or EU nationality -- this is mandatory; applicants of other
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* Master's degree in a relevant area is desirable
* Experience in computer vision, machine learning, natural
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For pre-screening, please send applications to the email address below,
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* The names and email addresses of two referees
* List of publications, if you have prior research experience
Contact: Vittorio Ferrari, vferrari(a)staffmail.ed.ac.uk
<mailto:vferrari@staffmail.ed.ac.uk>
Deadline: 25 April 2013
Dear Users
This Thursday (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by
Miles Whittington from the Hull York Medical School. The title of the
talk is "Physiology and pathology of neocortical delta rhythms".
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
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
The Cognitive Neuroscience Group at the Institute of Clinical
Neuroscience, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf headed by Prof. Simon
Eickhoff, is looking to fill a post-doctoral position (E13/TVL). The
position is available immediately and initial funding is secured for 2
years with the possibility of extension.
Together with the Brain Network Modelling Group at the Institute of
Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1), Research Center Jülich, we are
dedicated to the multi-modal analysis of brain structure, function and
connectivity. To this end, we employ functional and structural MRI (with
research dedicated 3T, 4T and 9.4T scanners available), database-driven
modeling and meta-analyses as well as analyses of structural
(diffusion-weighted imaging), functional (resting-state analysis and
co-activation modeling) and effective (Dynamic Causal Modeling)
connectivity analyses. A key focus of our current work is the
integration of multiple modalities, in particular the use of functional
imaging meta-analyses as a priori information for resting-state
connectivity analyses and DTI tractography. Further information and key
publications may be found at:
http://www.neurosciences-duesseldorf.de/principal-investigators-and-junior-…http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-1/EN/Forschung/Brain_Network_Modeling/Brai…
<http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-1/EN/Forschung/Brain_Network_Modeling/Brai…>
The recruited post-doc will perform cutting-edge research in the field
of multi-modal connectivity analyses including the development,
refinement and application of new analysis approaches. Moreover, he/she
is encouraged to develop and sharpen a scientific profile in one of the
topics covered by our group (inter-individual variability and aging,
social cognition, executive control, pathophysiology of depression,
schizophrenia or Parkinson’s). In doing so, the successful applicant
will work in a dynamic team of young investigators and supervise interns
and medical students working on related projects.
Successful candidates should have a PhD or comparable degree. Proven
experience and proficiency in either SPM or FSL and a solid publication
record in brain imaging are absolutely required. Previous work on
resting-state fMRI or diffusion tractography is highly advantageous as
is programming expertise, in particular in Matlab. (Basic) knowledge of
German is helpful for the interaction with non-scientific staff but not
totally necessary.
To apply, please send a CV, motivation letter and contact details of
three academic referees to Simon.Eickhoff(a)uni-duesseldorf.de
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Simon B. Eickhoff
Cognitive Neuroscience Group
Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology
Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf
Telefon: +49 211 81 13018
Fax: +49 211 81 13015
eMail: Simon.Eickhoff(a)uni-duesseldorf.de
<mailto:Simon.Eickhoff@uni-duesseldorf.de>
and
Brain Network Modelling Group
Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1)
Research Center Jülich
Telefon: +49 2461 61 8609
Fax: +49 2461 61 2820
eMail: S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de <mailto:S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de>
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Dear all,
a funded PhD opportunity on brain network modelling has arisen in the Institute for Complex Systems Simulation.
Details can be found here:
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=44233
Applications will be handled through the University of Southampton's Institute for Complex Systems Simulation http://www.icss.soton.ac.uk/apply.html and EPSRC funding restrictions apply http://www.icss.soton.ac.uk/studentships.html
If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Best,
Thomas Blumensath
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Thomas Blumensath, New Frontiers Fellow
(Senior Research Fellow/Tenure Track Lecturer)
ISVR, University of Southampton, Highfield,
Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
thomas.blumensath(a)soton.ac.uk
*PhD Position*
*Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig*
The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Leipzig
and the Collaborative
Research Centre "Obesity Mechanisms" at the University Clinic Leipzig
are offering 2 PhD studentships
in the project "Neurocognitive Models of Behavioural Control in
Obesity". The goal of this project is
the development of detailed models of brain functioning with respect to
cognitive control mechanisms
and their alterations in human obesity using both neurobiological and
computational modelling methods.
This work combines structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) with computational
modelling and behavioural assessment.
Research will be conducted at the MPI in Leipzig, an internationally
leading centre for cognitive neuroscience
and neuroimaging. The institute offers a multidisciplinary and
international environment with excellent
research facilities and infrastructure including a 7T and several 3T MRI
scanners.
The ideal candidate for position 1 holds a university degree (Masters or
equivalent) in Neuroscience,
Computer Science, Cognitive Science or similar with focus on
computational aspects and has strong
interests in the modelling of complex biological systems. Prior
experiences in computational modelling
and neuroimaging as well as programming skills are of advantage.
The ideal candidate for position 2 holds a university degree (Masters or
equivalent) in Neurobiology, Cognitive
Science, Biology, Psychology or similar and has strong interests in
systems neuroscience, neurotransmitter
systems and large-scale network physiology. Prior experience in
behavioural assessment and neuroimaging
are of advantage.
A solid background in statistics and proficiency in oral and written
English are required for both positions.
The positions are available for up to 4 years starting as soon as
possible. Salary is based on the German
public service regulations (E13/2, TV-L). The call will remain open
until the positions are filled.
Applications should be sent as a single PDF email attachment (max. 10-15
MB) to
application_SFB1052(a)cbs.mpg.de
quoting reference number "SFB1052". Complete Applications include cover
letter, CV, one letter of reference
and copies of university degrees and additional certificates. Please
state explicitly which position you wish to
be considered for.
The MPI and University Clinic Leipzig are equal opportunity employers.
Applications from female scientists
are particularly encouraged. Handicapped applicants with equal
qualification are preferred.
Informal inquiries may be made to Dr. Annette Horstmann
(horstmann(a)cbs.mpg.de) and
Dr. Jane Neumann (neumann(a)cbs.mpg.de).