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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship -- Neural mechanisms of auditory perception
MRC Institute of Hearing Research -- Nottingham
A three year postdoctoral (career development) fellowship is now
available to study cortical responses to sound and their relationship to
auditory perception. This will involve combining neurophysiology and
behavioural methods to record neuronal responses in alert animals that
are actively listening and responding to sounds.
Salary commencing: £26,022 - £31,758
Closing date: 21 July 2011
Ref: IRC 24333
For further details please visit
www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies<http://www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies
<http://www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies%3chttp:/www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies>>
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply
please visit our job board https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an
online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this
advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or
hard copy) or who are unable to apply online should contact us by
telephone on 01793 867003, quoting reference number IRC 23444.
The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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Dr C.J. Sumner
MRC Institute of Hearing Research.
chris(a)ihr.mrc.ac.uk
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Gary Green
Dear All,
Thanks for all the kind help and advice you give me during my PHD study
years! I really appreciate it! I cannot do it without your help!
I left some chocolate on the table outside of Gary's office, please help
yourself to enjoy it!
Best regards,
Jing :)
Dear Users
Today (4-5 pm) there will be a project proposal presentation given
by Rich Harris. The title of Rich's talk is "The neural representation of
perceived changes in facial expression". Please see below for the talk
abstract.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
How the brain represents different aspects of faces remains controversial.
This experiment will present participants with stimuli drawn from morphed
continua between two different emotional facial expressions. In paired
presentations, a second face could: (1) be identical to the first; (2) share
the perceived expression category but differ physically along the morphed
continuum (within-expression change); (3) differ physically by the same
distance along the continuum but in a direction that leads participants to
classify the face pairs as showing expressions of different basic emotions
(between-expression change). Using an fMR-adaptation paradigm, our aim is to
reveal regions of the brain whose activity corresponds to our sensitivity to
changes in facial expression.
--
Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
York
YO10 5DG
Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
Tel: 01904 435 5373
Dear all,
as most of you will know, it is the University Open day today. We will
be having visits in YNiC from 11.30 until 15.00. YNiC Open Plan will
still be available, however, the presentation area in particular, will
be busier than usual.
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
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Subject: PhD scholarships, Heidelberg University
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 22:37:26 +0200
From: Sebastian Padó <pado(a)cl.uni-heidelberg.de>
Reply-To: Sebastian Padó <pado(a)cl.uni-heidelberg.de>
To: researchers(a)pascal-network.org
5 PhD scholarships in Computational Linguistics: "Semantics beyond the
sentence" (Date: July 5th 2011, Deadline: July 31st)
We are soliciting applications for 5 PhD scholarships (EUR 1310 per
month, tax-free) within the research initiative "Coherence in Language
Processing: Semantics Beyond the Sentence". They are associated with
the Graduate Program "Semantic Processing", jointly organized by the
Computational Linguistics Department (ICL) at Heidelberg University
[1] and the NLP Group at HITS gGmbH [2] in Heidelberg, Germany. The
scholarships are available from October 1st, 2011, and will run three
years (dependent on positive evaluations after the first and second
years).
The goal of the research initiative "Coherence in Language Processing:
Semantics Beyond the Sentence" is to investigate computational models
of semantic phenomena at the discourse level by (a) analysing semantic
phenomena at the discourse level and represent them; (b) using these
representatons to improve semantic analysis; (c) evaluating (a) and
(b) in NLP applications, including SMT. See [3] for details.
Candidates should have a strong background in computational
linguistics and possess a Masters or a Diploma degree in either
Computational Linguistics or Computer Science/Linguistics with a
specialization in Natural Language Processing. Experience with machine
learning, corpus-based methods and statistics is a plus. Strong
programming skills (Java, C++, or Python) are required.
Scholarship holders will become members of the graduate program
"Semantic Processing" [4]. They will participate in a PhD colloquium
and may attend lectures at the university and the Heidelberg Graduate
School "MathComp" [5]. The graduate program provides a lively research
environment with about ten PhD students already
enrolled. Interdisciplinary research links exist to computer science,
linguistics, and other disciplines.
Applications should include a research statement indicating the
candidates' interests and plans (which should fall into the area
outlined above), university transcripts and a CV. They should also
indicate a preference for a primary supervisor matching their plans
(Anette Frank, Sebastian Pado, Stefan Riezler, Michael Strube). For
more details, see the links below.
Please send your application, including all documents, as a single PDF
file before **July 31st 2011** to:
Anke Sopka & Corinna Schwarz
Sekretariat Computerlinguistik
sekretariat(a)cl.uni-heidelberg.de
Questions should be sent to Sebastian Pado, pado(a)cl.uni-heidelberg.de
Links:
[1] ICL (http://www.cl.uni-heidelberg.de)
[2] HITS (http://www.h-its.org/nlp)
[3] Research Initiative Discourse Semantics
http://semproc.cl.uni-heidelberg.de/discourse-semantics/
[4] Graduate Program Semantic Processing
http://semproc.cl.uni-heidelberg.de
[5] Heidelberg Graduate School in Mathematical
and Computational Methods for the Sciences
http://www.mathcomp.uni-heidelberg.de/
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Sebastian Pado pado(a)cl.uni-heidelberg.de
Institut für Computerlinguistik www.cl.uni-heidelberg.de/~pado
Universität Heidelberg Tel. 06221 - 54 3591
Im Neuenheimer Feld 325, 69120 HD Fax 06221 - 54 3242
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Gary Green
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Programme Leader/Programme Leader Track
Cambridge
The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally
renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience
facilities, including a research dedicated 3T Siemens TIM Trio MRI
scanner and 306-channel Elekta Neuromag MEG scanner.
We are seeking a talented new Group Leader to lead and manage the
Methods group at the Unit. The role of the group is both to provide
support for analysis of behavioural, fMRI, M/EEG data, DTI and other
data, and to develop and apply innovative methods to support the CBSU
mission to deliver world-class research on human cognition and its
biological underpinnings.
The post will be ideal for a senior postdoctoral scientist with an
outstanding record of scientific achievement, wishing to establish an
independent career in the field of cognitive neuroscience. You will
have a strong background in a relevant discipline (e.g., training in
signal processing, mathematics, physics, statistics, or computer
science), and experience of the type of methods and questions addressed
within human cognitive neuroscience.
This appointment may be made at either Programme Leader (starting salary
£44,314) or Programme Leader Track (starting salary £35,935) level.
This is supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, and optional MRC
final salary Pension Scheme. We offer 30 days annual leave entitlement.
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply
please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an
online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this
advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or
hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by
telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC24431.
Closing date: 31st August 2011
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Dear Users
This Thursday (4-5 pm) there will be a project proposal presentation given
by Rich Harris. The title of Rich's talk is "The neural representation of
perceived changes in facial expression". Please see below for the talk
abstract.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
How the brain represents different aspects of faces remains controversial.
This experiment will present participants with stimuli drawn from morphed
continua between two different emotional facial expressions. In paired
presentations, a second face could: (1) be identical to the first; (2) share
the perceived expression category but differ physically along the morphed
continuum (within-expression change); (3) differ physically by the same
distance along the continuum but in a direction that leads participants to
classify the face pairs as showing expressions of different basic emotions
(between-expression change). Using an fMR-adaptation paradigm, our aim is to
reveal regions of the brain whose activity corresponds to our sensitivity to
changes in facial expression.
--
Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
York
YO10 5DG
Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
Tel: 01904 435 5373
Hi,
We've added Matlab 7.12 (R2011a) to the YNiC systems. The default has
not yet changed and remains 7.10 (R2010a). Details of the supported
versions are at:
https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/doc/ITPages/FAQ/Misc/SupportedVersions#Matlab
At the same time, we've updated SPM8 to the latest revision which is
8+svn4290.
Can people please test the new Matlab version as we'll change the
default in September unless any major issues are found. We'll also be
looking to withdraw Matlab 7.8 in September (as previously announced) as
part of a major set of software upgrades. More on this later.
Thanks,
Mark
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Mark Hymers
York Neuroimaging Centre
Dear Users
Today (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a project proposal presentation by
Carin Whitney. The title of the project is "Investigating semantic
cognition with MEG, fMRI and TMS". Please see below for the talk abstract.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after
the talk.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
Beth Jefferies, Carin Whitney, Piers Cornelissen and Andy Ellis
This project investigates how semantic cognition – referring to our
ability to understand the meaning of words, pictures, faces, sounds, and
smells – is represented in the brain. We will focus on semantic control,
which is one of two principal components of semantic cognition and
relates to executive mechanisms that enable us to retrieve and select
conceptual knowledge according to the current task or context.
Research has been plentiful in describing the spatial extent of the
brain regions that underpin semantic control, and has identified a
distributed fronto-temporo-parietal network. However, it remains largely
unknown how this system is organised (i.e., what the specific functions
of each component are) and how well they interact. In the proposed
project, we will apply a novel approach to investigate these questions
by combining MEG with TMS and fMRI. In particular, we will use MEG to
track neural activity, allowing us to generate predictions about likely
patterns of communication within the semantic control network and its
relation to other components of semantic cognition (i.e., brain areas
that encode conceptual knowledge). Follow-up TMS will then be used to
impair brain functioning at specific time points to prove causality.
Equivalent fMRI data – taken from the same participants and tasks – will
guide coil positioning for TMS and act as a spatial localiser for MEG.
The project hence aims to establish a neural model of semantic cognition
that is based on convergent evidence across different methods,
generating potentially strong conclusions about how meaning retrieval is
achieved.
--
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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 Users
This Thursday (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a project proposal
presentation by Carin Whitney. The title of the project is
"Investigating semantic cognition with MEG, fMRI and TMS". Please see
below for the talk abstract.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after
the talk.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
Beth Jefferies, Carin Whitney, Piers Cornelissen and Andy Ellis
This project investigates how semantic cognition – referring to our
ability to understand the meaning of words, pictures, faces, sounds, and
smells – is represented in the brain. We will focus on semantic control,
which is one of two principal components of semantic cognition and
relates to executive mechanisms that enable us to retrieve and select
conceptual knowledge according to the current task or context.
Research has been plentiful in describing the spatial extent of the
brain regions that underpin semantic control, and has identified a
distributed fronto-temporo-parietal network. However, it remains largely
unknown how this system is organised (i.e., what the specific functions
of each component are) and how well they interact. In the proposed
project, we will apply a novel approach to investigate these questions
by combining MEG with TMS and fMRI. In particular, we will use MEG to
track neural activity, allowing us to generate predictions about likely
patterns of communication within the semantic control network and its
relation to other components of semantic cognition (i.e., brain areas
that encode conceptual knowledge). Follow-up TMS will then be used to
impair brain functioning at specific time points to prove causality.
Equivalent fMRI data – taken from the same participants and tasks – will
guide coil positioning for TMS and act as a spatial localiser for MEG.
The project hence aims to establish a neural model of semantic cognition
that is based on convergent evidence across different methods,
generating potentially strong conclusions about how meaning retrieval is
achieved.
--
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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
