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Fwd: Postdoc position in computational neuroscience
by Gary Green 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

FYI -------------------------------------- Postdoc position: computational neuroscience/fMRI We are seeking a postdoc to work in the group 'Modelling of dynamic perception and action' at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS), in Leipzig, Germany, (http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/n-3/dyn). The goal of the group is to develop models for human perception, learning and decision making using Bayesian inference. The specific project is to model the neural mechanisms of value-based decision making. This project is in collaboration with the group of John O’Doherty at Caltech (http://www.odohertylab.org/). An emphasis will be placed on linking the theoretical modeling work at Leipzig to experimental findings based on neuroimaging (fMRI) data acquired at Caltech. We expect strong interactions between both groups, supported by a generous travel budget for visits between the MPI-CBS and Caltech groups. The research will be conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading centre for cognitive and imaging neuroscience. For theoretical work, the institute is equipped with high-performance computing facilities. For experimental work, the institute is equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, two 3.0 MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, a TMS and several EEG systems. All facilities are supported by experienced IT and physics staff. The candidate must have a PhD (or equivalent) in computational neuroscience, physics, or a related field. Essential skills comprise prior experience in computational neuroscience or decision making. Experience in modelling of neuroimaging data and matlab programming expertise would be advantageous. The position is for three years, starting at the candidate’s earliest convenience. Salary is dependent on experience and according to German Public service regulations. Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch at their earliest convenience. Applications are considered until 30th of November 2012 but reviewing of the applications will start immediately. For questions about this position please contact Dr. Stefan Kiebel (kiebel at cbs.mpg.de). The following documents should be included in the application in a single PDF-file and sent by email to dynamics at cbs.mpg.de: A cover letter including a brief description of personal qualifications and future research interests, curriculum vitae, and contact details of two personal references. We seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are under-represented and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply. We are committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourage them to apply.

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Fwd: Post-Doc position in Lyon, France (Laboratory Dynamics of Language and Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre)
by Gary Green 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

FYI ------------------------------------------------------- *POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW POSITION* * * Applications are invited for a 12-month full-time Postdoctoral Position in cognitive neuroscience in Lyon, France, to analyze MEG data on speech perception. The post-doc is part of an exciting new project called “ODYSSEE” (funded by the French National Research Agency), which is a collaboration between Dr Véronique Boulenger from the Laboratory Dynamics of Language (CNRS) and Dr Karim Jerbi from the Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre (INSERM). The project aims at uncovering the functional role of the motor system in speech perception, by examining the dynamics of neural oscillations in auditory and premotor regions during the perception of natural speech at various rates using MEG (magnetoencephalography). Project website: http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/projets/odyssee The project will be conducted in Lyon, a vibrant and stimulating neuroscience environment and a culturally rich city life, ideally located just an hour away from the Alpes, 2 hours from Paris and an hour and a half from Marseille and the Mediterranean sea. *Key requirements for the candidates:* The ideal candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience, cognitive sciences or a related field and will have substantial experience in MEG imaging analyses (e.g. time-frequency analysis, source estimation techniques and connectivity analysis) and good programming skills (MATLAB). A background in speech and language would be beneficial. Applications in the form of a cover letter with statement of research interests and a CV with full publication list should be sent by email to veronique.boulenger(a)ish-lyon.cnrs.fr <mailto:veronique.boulenger@ish-lyon.cnrs.fr>, with cc to karim.jerbi(a)inserm.fr <mailto:karim.jerbi@inserm.fr>. Applicants from outside the European Union are welcome but they must qualify for a valid visa. French speaking is not a requirement (although it is an asset) as long as the English language is mastered. Starting date: 7^th January 2013 Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please feel free to forward this announcement to colleagues and students who could be interested in this position. -- Véronique Boulenger, PhD Chargée de Recherche CNRS Laboratoire Dynamique du Langage– UMR 5596 Institut des Sciences de l’Homme 14 avenue Berthelot F69363 Lyon Cedex 07 (33) 04.72.72.79.24 (33) 04.72.72.65.90 veronique.boulenger(a)ish-lyon.cnrs.fr http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/Annuaires/Boulenger http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/projets/odyssee/

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

Dear Users Today (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be 2 talks: 1) 2011/12 MSc project outcome Tim Andrews Title "Putting a name to a face - neural correlates of recognition?" 2) Project proposal presentation Nick Barraclough Title: "Visual Adaptation in the Mirror Neuron System" Summary: "Visual adaptation occurs at a high level within the temporal lobe where social stimuli such as hand actions are coded. fMR-adaptation studies investigating the existence of a mirror neuron system in humans, however, has been equivocal. It is therefore not clear whether visual adaptation occurs within, or influences the representation of human actions within the mirror neuron system. We propose to use single pulse TMS over motor cortex and measure motor evoked potentials from the contralateral hand. Observation of hand actions results in an increase in MEP magnitude and provides a metric of current mirror neuron system activity. Participants will visually adapt to hand actions during the TMS. We will assess both the psychophysical measure of action adaptation as well as the physiological measure of adaptation in the mirror neuron system. An effect of visual adaptation on the mirror neuron system will be reflected by a change in motor evoked potential magnitude following adaptation." Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided 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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PhD scholarship opportunites
by Gary Green 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

If you are seeking a PhD scholarship please do look at http://www.hyms.ac.uk/postgraduate/current-postgraduate-opportunities.aspx

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Post Doc Position at UCL Ear Institute
by Gary Green 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

FYI ---------------------------------------------- Dear Colleagues, I am writing to point your attention to a research associate (Post Doc) job opening at the UCL Ear Institute and would be grateful if you could distribute the advert to relevant members of your institution. Please note the deadline is this Thursday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Research Associate (Post Doc)- Ref:** 1288813* * * *Closing Date: ** *22/11/2012 A research associate (Post Doc) position (starting salary £32,055 per annum Inclusive of London allowance) is available to work on a BBSRC funded project that will use psychophysics, eye tracking and MEG functional brain imaging to investigate the neural systems that support listeners ability to detect changes in acoustic scenes. You will be supervised by Dr Maria Chait. The post holder will be based at UCL Ear Institute and MEG scanning will be carried out at UCL’s Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging. Initial funding for this post is available for 36 months. The UCL Ear Institute provides state-of-the-art research facilities across a wide range of disciplines and is one of the foremost centres for hearing, speech and language-related research within Europe. The Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging is a leading centre for brain imaging, bringing together clinicians and scientists who study higher cognitive function using neuroimaging techniques. * * *Key Requirements* Applicants should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent)^ in an engineering or Neuroscience-related subject and have substantial experience in digital signal processing and computer programming. Previous experience with auditory research and/or functional brain imaging is desirable. * * *Further Details* You should apply for this post (Ref #: *1288813*) through UCL's online recruitment website, www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs>, where you can download a job description and person specifications. *For an informal discussion please contact Dr. Maria Chait (m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>).* Maria Chait PhD m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk> Senior Lecturer UCL Ear Institute 332 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8EE

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YNiC seminar 22nd November
by rem 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

Dear Users This Thursday (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be 2 talks: 1) 2011/12 MSc project outcome Tim Andrews Title "Putting a name to a face - neural correlates of recognition?" 2) Project proposal presentation Nick Barraclough Title: "Visual Adaptation in the Mirror Neuron System" Summary: Visual adaptation occurs at a high level within the temporal lobe where social stimuli such as hand actions are coded. fMR-adaptation studies investigating the existence of a mirror neuron system in humans, however, has been equivocal. It is therefore not clear whether visual adaptation occurs within, or influences the representation of human actions within the mirror neuron system. We propose to use single pulse TMS over motor cortex and measure motor evoked potentials from the contralateral hand. Observation of hand actions results in an increase in MEP magnitude and provides a metric of current mirror neuron system activity. Participants will visually adapt to hand actions during the TMS. We will assess both the psychophysical measure of action adaptation as well as the physiological measure of adaptation in the mirror neuron system. An effect of visual adaptation on the mirror neuron system will be reflected by a change in motor evoked potential magnitude following adaptation. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided 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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YNiC seminar today
by rem 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

Dear Users Today (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) Pat Johnston's former MSc student, Naz Kokkinakis, will be giving a talk on Pat's MSc CN 2011/2012 project (with Sam Johnhson). The title of the talk is "Neural responses to /homo-sapiens/ and /solanum tuberosum/: Not just another half-baked M170 study." Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided 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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YNiC seminar 15th November
by rem 12 Nov '12

12 Nov '12

Dear Users This Thursday (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) Pat Johnston (with Sam Johnhson) will be giving a talk on his MSc CN 2011/2012 project. The title of the talk is "Neural responses to /homo-sapiens/ and /solanum tuberosum/: Not just another half-baked M170 study." Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided 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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YNiC seminar today
by rem 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Dear Users Today (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) Mark Hymers will be giving two talks: 1) MSc CN 2011/2012 outcome. "Neural correlates of Deutsch's speech-to-song illusion" 2) YNiC project proposal presentation. "TMS investigation of the Asymmetric Sampling in Time model" Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided 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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YNiC seminar 8th November
by rem 05 Nov '12

05 Nov '12

Dear Users This Thursday (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) Mark Hymers will be giving two talks: 1) MSc CN 2011/2012 outcome. "Neural correlates of Deutsch's speech-to-song illusion" 2) YNiC project proposal presentation. "TMS investigation of the Asymmetric Sampling in Time model" Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided 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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