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Lost USB memory stick
by Andre Gouws 28 Jan '15

28 Jan '15

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 -- 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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YNiC seminar 29th January
by rem 26 Jan '15

26 Jan '15

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 -- ************************************************************************ 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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Stim PC upgrades and proposed MRI projection system
by Andre Gouws 23 Jan '15

23 Jan '15

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' ************************************************************************ 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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The Seminar on the new MRI machine
by Gary Green 22 Jan '15

22 Jan '15

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 -- --------------- 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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YNiC seminar today
by rem 22 Jan '15

22 Jan '15

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 -- ************************************************************************ 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: Lecturer in Psychology
by Gary Green 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

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.

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Fwd: PhD Student in computational neuroscience/pain research - Technische Universität München
by Gary Green 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

*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>

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Fwd: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience
by Gary Green 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE CENTER FOR COGNITIVE AGING AND MEMORY INSTITUTE ON AGING UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA The Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory is recruiting for a 2-year postdoctoral research position at the University of Florida. The candidate will participate in studies of cognitive aging, broadly defined, using multimodal neuroimaging (e.g., BOLD, MRS, HARDI, ASL, etc.), neurophysiology (e.g., EEG, ERP), and neuromodulation (TMS, tDCS). Areas of research focus may include healthy aging, HIV, substance abuse, and comorbid conditions influencing the cognitive aging process (e.g., obesity, cardiovascular disease, etc.) The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, epigenetics, biomedical engineering or related fields. Alternatively, we will consider M.D. candidates having completed residency training in Neurology or Psychiatry or prior to residency training, with a demonstrated interest and track record in neuroimaging, neurophysiology, or neuromodulation research. Candidates should have an interest in understanding the neural mechanisms of cognitive aging and/or development of novel intervention strategies. This position does not have clinical assessment or patient care responsibilities. Experience with _either_ 1) fMRI/other neuroimaging or 2) EEG/ERP data collection and analysis is required. Experience with TMS or tDCS is preferred, but not required. For candidates with a neuroimaging background, the candidate should have a solid background in the principles of structural and/or functional MRI and have had experience in clinical and translational MRI research and development. They will also have analytical skills in the programming language needed for functional task design (e.g., Matlab, Presentation, EPrime) and experience with neuroimaging analyses software (e.g., SPM, FSL). For candidates with a neurophysiology background, the candidate should have a solid background in the principles of EEG and ERP, skills in at least one programming language needed for task design (e.g., Matlab, Presentation, EPrime) and experience with electrophysiology analyses software (e.g., EEGLab, ERPLab, etc.). The Fellow will be supervised by Dr. Adam Woods and Dr. Ronald Cohen and will be responsible for data acquisition, processing, and analysis on ongoing projects, self-initiation of new projects, and contribution to the preparation of manuscripts. This Fellowship offers an outstanding training environment, in which the successful candidate will be contributing to state-of-the-art multimodal translational research in the field of cognitive aging. The position start date is flexible, but should be no later than September 2015. A 2-year commitment is requested. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Adam Woods (ajwoods(a)ufl.edu <mailto:ajwoods@ufl.edu>). Contact Name: Adam J. Woods, PhD Contact Email: ajwoods(a)ufl.edu <mailto:ajwoods@ufl.edu>

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Fwd: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN NEUROECONIMCS/SOCIAL NEUROSCIENCE
by Gary Green 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

Center for Cognitive Neurocience, Lyon, France. Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to study social decision-making using fMRI in healthy subjects and intracranial recordings in patients with epilepsy. Our research group combines multimodal neuroimaging with computational modelling to characterise the neural mechanisms underlying human social decision-making. The focus of the project will be to unravel the neural correlates of social decision-making using probabilistic representations of other’s intentions. We will use such approach to model ways in which we predict hypothetical action outcomes, the intentions of others and whether the other is cooperative or competitive. This will be implemented by parallel experiments using multimodal intracranial recordings and fMRI in humans to exploit maximally the experimental advantages of each technic. Candidates must have (or nearing completion of) a PhD degree in neuroscience, social psychology, behavioral economics, computational neuroscience or a related discipline. Candidates must have previous practical experience and working knowledge of human neuroimaging (EEG and/or model-based fMRI). The candidate must also have working knowledge of experimental statistics, signal processing and excellent programming skills in Matlab. Previous experience in simultaneous EEG/fMRI experiments, advanced multivariate data analysis and computational modelling is desirable but not required. The Institute of Cognitive Science is located in Lyon, France, a thriving university city. The Institute hosts an interdisciplinary neuroscience community with access to several brain imaging facilities, such as one research-dedicated 3T scanner, MEG, TEP, intracranial EEG in patients with epilepsy and other useful resources (http://dreherteam.cnc.isc.cnrs.fr/en/). This post is available immediately, for up to three years. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications according to CNRS scales. Candidates should send their CV, statement of research interests, representative publications, and contact information of two references to Jean-Claude Dreher, email: dreher(a)isc.cnrs.fr

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YNiC Science Committee - RESCHEDULED
by Jill Hurst 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Dear all Unfortunately, due to timetabling difficulties, today's Science Committee meeting has had to be rescheduled. The next Science Committee meeting will now take place at *3pm, on Thursday, 5th February**.** *Please forward any agenda items to Beth or myself. * * Best wishes, Jill -- Jill Hurst PA to Gary Green MA DPhil BM BCh FRSA FSB Director - York Neuroimaging Centre Professor of Neuroimaging and Human Neuroscience Telephone: 01904 43 5329 Fax: 01904 43 5356

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Fwd: Fwd: FW: University of Sheffield Fellowship Opportunity
by Gary Green 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Dear Sir/Madam I would be very grateful if you could circulate the following Fellowship advertisement to the staff in your Psychology Department. The University of Sheffield is offering up to 20 well-funded Fellowships across the university, as detailed below. The Psychology Department is very keen to host Fellows with compatible research interests. Further information about the department's research programmes can be found at: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/psychology/research Informal enquiries may be sent to Director of Research, Richard Rowe (r.rowe(a)sheffield.ac.uk <mailto:r.rowe@sheffield.ac.uk>), or to Head of Department, Paul Overton (p.g.overton(a)sheffield.ac.uk <mailto:p.g.overton@sheffield.ac.uk>) or to any Sheffield academic with relevant research interests. With best wishes Richard Rowe http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AKD436/vice-chancellors-fellowships/ Professor Sir Keith Burnett, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield has created up to twenty Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowship positions. These are open to candidates with a track record of the highest calibre research and who have the potential to be research leaders of the future in any academic area. Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowships support researchers in the development of their programme of research. We particularly encourage: research proposals of an interdisciplinary nature that cross boundaries between different fields of research; pioneering proposals that address new and emerging fields of research; and proposals that introduce unconventional, innovative approaches and scientific inventions. As a Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow you will use your research, skills, knowledge and expertise to contribute and complement the aims of your Department. Your immediate priority will be to establish a programme of personal research, which will attract external funding, in order to develop research of international standing. You will build, lead and manage your programme of research, undertake a significant piece of publishable research, and commit significant time and effort in managing future research activity. You will develop your reputation through publication in the highest-quality journals (or other appropriate form of publication as appropriate to your discipline) and attendance at national and international conferences, along with a range of other professional activities. You will be an active contributor to the University’s research community and will take on supervision and leadership roles commensurate with your skills and experience. You will supervise and provide pastoral care or guidance to students, and engage in teaching and administration duties associated with PhD supervision. You will be expected to work toward gaining Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and will be expected to align your work to departmental teaching and administrative duties. You will help to raise the profile of the University through civic engagement activities. As a Fellow you will be both aspirational about your career and inspirational to others. You will place strong emphasis on your personal development by committing to a rigorous development plan. You must show the potential for research independence and evidence of research maturity. A PhD in a relevant subject area is essential. You must have produced and published at least one important publication without the participation of your PhD supervisor (at the time of application). You should demonstrate a promising track record of early achievements appropriate to your research field and career stage, including significant publications (as main author) in your respective field. You may also be able to demonstrate a record of invited presentations at well-established international conferences, and awards of grants and prizes. A Research Support Grant will be provided to support your preliminary research. The amount awarded will be decided on a case-by-case basis, and determined by your estimation of research ‘running costs’ in the first eighteen months of appointment. In all cases, £3,000 will be ring-fenced for costs associated with the publication and dissemination of your research. You will be supported individually and as a cohort, through monthly personal and professional development training. You will be mentored by an internationally excellent academic who is around ten years ahead in career terms. After the four-year Fellowship period of this post you will become a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. These are open-ended appointments with a start date of 1 October 2015. For further information please go to: www.sheffield.ac.uk/ris/vcfellows/vcf2015 <http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ris/vcfellows/vcf2015> -- Dr Richard Rowe Reader in Psychology Director of Research & Innovation ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Centre Psychology Pathway lead Department of Psychology University of Sheffield S10 2TP r.rowe(a)sheffield.ac.uk <mailto:r.rowe@sheffield.ac.uk> http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/psychology/staff/academic/richard-rowe

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Fwd: Fwd: Fully-Funded Interdisciplinary Science DPhil Studentships Available!
by Gary Green 18 Jan '15

18 Jan '15

This is a great scheme for gettting onto a DPhil (PhD) in Oxford - e.g., with potential to do the 3-year main project at FMRIB (eg doing MRI physics or neuroimaging analysis research). Also including possibilities of doing the main project in Nottingam as well (as one of these CDTs is shared with them). Cheers, Steve. > Begin forwarded message: > > *From: *Lorraine Damerell <lorraine.damerell(a)dtc.ox.ac.uk > <mailto:lorraine.damerell@dtc.ox.ac.uk>> > *To: *Francesca Summers <francesca.summers(a)dtc.ox.ac.uk > <mailto:francesca.summers@dtc.ox.ac.uk>> > *Subject: **Fully-Funded Interdisciplinary Science DPhil Studentships > Available!* > *Date: *16 January 2015 15:36:20 GMT > > Hello, > > The Doctoral Training Centre offers an exciting new multidisciplinary > approach to postgraduate training. All programmes are four years in > length. First students undertake one year of formal programme of > taught coursework to develop and enhance technical knowledge across a > range of appropriate disciplines, as well as broadening skills. The > remaining three years they work on a challenging and original > multidisciplinary research project in their chosen department. > > We have fully funded studentships available for home and some EU > students. Places are available on the following programmes: > > Systems Biology DTC: http://www.sysbiodtc.ox.ac.uk/index.html > > Systems Approaches to Biomedical Science CDT: > http://www.sabsidc.ox.ac.uk/index.html > > Interdisciplinary Bioscience DTP: http://www.biodtp.ox.ac.uk/ > > Oxford-Nottingham Biomedical Imaging CDT: http://www.onbicdt.ox.ac.uk/ > > Synthesis for Biology and Medicine CDT: > http://www.oxfordsynthesiscdt.ox.ac.uk/ > > Synthetic Biology CDT: http://www.sbcdt.ox.ac.uk/ > > If you are interested in making an application for the 2015-16 intake, > please send a CV to *_dtcenquiries(a)dtc.ox.ac.uk > <mailto:dtcenquiries@dtc.ox.ac.uk>_* stating which programme you are > interested in applying to. The next round of applications closes > Friday 23 January at noon, with interviews taking place on the 19-20 > and 23 February. > > Thank you and best wishes, > > Lorraine Damerell > > Finance and Administrative Assistant > > Doctoral Training Centre, Rex Richards Building, South Parks Road, > Oxford, OX1 3QU. > > T: 01865 (6)10634 > > E: lorraine.damerell(a)dtc.ox.ac.uk <mailto:lorraine.damerell@dtc.ox.ac.uk> > > W: http://www.dtc.ox.ac.uk <http://www.dtc.ox.ac.uk/> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen M. Smith, Professor of Biomedical Engineering Associate Director, Oxford University FMRIB Centre FMRIB, JR Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK +44 (0) 1865 222726 (fax 222717) steve(a)fmrib.ox.ac.uk <mailto:steve@fmrib.ox.ac.uk> http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/~steve <http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/%7Esteve> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stop the cultural destruction of Tibet <http://smithinks.net>

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Fwd: 3 PhD positions at Ghent University
by Gary Green 18 Jan '15

18 Jan '15

We are seeking three highly motivated PhD students at the Dept. of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University (Belgium), each for a 4-year contract. One candidate will be associated with the lab of Nico Boehler (funded by the FWO), and two candidates with the lab of Ruth Krebs (funded by an ERC starting grant). A common focus of our labs is the investigation of the effect of motivation on various cognitive functions on the behavioral and the neural level (see our webpages for related publications http://expsy.ugent.be/staff/cstaff.htm) Our department hosts several research groups in the realm of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, creating a dynamic research environment including regular internal talk series as well as presentations by invited speakers. We have access to state-of-the-art equipment including a research-dedicated 3-tesla MR scanner (Siemens), a Biosemi EEG system, as well as an MR-compatible EEG system, eye-tracking devices, and a TMS lab. All three positions will involve behavioral and fMRI experiments, but extensions to EEG and combined fMRI-EEG are possible. Content-wise, the project with Nico Boehler will investigate the role of reward effects on pro-active and re-active control during conflict resolution and response inhibition. The projects with Ruth Krebs are focused on the interaction between reward and emotion processing and the immediate and long-term effects of such interactions in different tasks. Candidates are expected to have a Master's degree in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a closely related discipline at the starting date. Experience with neuroimaging methods as well as programming skills would be an asset. The planned starting date for all three positions is October 1st 2015, although one of them could also start earlier. Salary is according to standard Belgian regulations (scholarship: ± €22.000,‐ net/year). Although the governing language at Ghent University is Dutch, knowledge of Dutch is not a pre-requisite. Interested candidates should send their CV, a motivation letter, and contact information of two potential referees (email address) to nico.boehler@ugent or ruth.krebs(a)ugent.be before February 15th 2015. Interviews will be held in March. Ruth Krebs, Nico Boehler Dept. of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University Henri Dunantlaan 2 9000 Ghent Belgium

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Fwd: PhD/Post-Doc job offer in developmental MR imaging in Tübingen (including long link)
by Gary Green 18 Jan '15

18 Jan '15

Dear All, if you are interested in working on applying advanced MR methods in children, please check the link below for a job advert in my group. http://tinyurl.com/pbh6rfy or go directly to http://www.med.uni-tuebingen.de/Mitarbeiter/Karriere/Job+finden+_+Bewerben/… Thanks, Marko PS: Regrettably, command of "the awful German language" is mandatory PPS: Thanks to Colin for pointing out the link problem. -- ____________________________________________________ PD Dr. med. Marko Wilke Facharzt für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin Leiter, Experimentelle Pädiatrische Neurobildgebung Universitäts-Kinderklinik Abt. III (Neuropädiatrie) Marko Wilke, MD, PhD Pediatrician Head, Experimental Pediatric Neuroimaging University Children's Hospital Dept. III (Pediatric Neurology) Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 1 D - 72076 Tübingen, Germany Tel. +49 7071 29-83416 Fax +49 7071 29-5473 marko.wilke(a)med.uni-tuebingen.de http://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/kinder/epn/ ____________________________________________________

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Do you want to raise any issues with YNiC staff?
by Beth Jefferies 18 Jan '15

18 Jan '15

Dear YNiC users, This is a reminder that the YNiC Science Committee meets on Mondays of Week 3 in each term. YNiC users are welcome to come along to these meetings to make suggestions about the running of YNiC. If you wish to raise something, please drop me a line. The next meeting of the YNiC Science Committee is tomorrow, Monday 19th January, at 2pm in B002. You can attend in person or send your comments and suggestions to me via email. Thanks Beth -- Beth Jefferies Department of Psychology, University of York, UK +44 01904 324368

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position - multi-modal imaging at Oslo NORMENT Centre/Oxford FMRIB Centre
by Gary Green 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

A three-year term position as Postdoctoral Fellow – Scientia Fellow/Marie Curie Fellowship – is available at the NORMENT Centre, University of Oslo, and in collaboration with the Oxford FMRIB Centre. Scientia Fellows is an international postdoctoral fellowships programme, co-funded by the EU under FP7 Programme Marie Curie actions – People, launched and managed by the University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine. *The position involves a 1-2 year visiting research fellowship at FMRIB, University of Oxford, followed by 1-2 year reintegration phase at NORMENT, University of Oslo. * The candidate will be reporting to the scientist in charge at NORMENT (assoc prof Lars T. Westlye), and is expected to collaborate closely with researchers at both sites, including FMRIB Gwenaëlle Douaud, Eugene Duff and Steve Smith. *Application deadline: February 2nd 2015.* For more details: www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/~douaud/Postdoc_Oslo_FMRIB/ <http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/%7Edouaud/Postdoc_Oslo_FMRIB/> For any informal enquiries regarding the position, please contact associate professor Lars T. Westlye (l.t.westlye(a)psykologi.uio.no <mailto:l.t.westlye@psykologi.uio.no>), or alternatively at the Oxford FMRIB centre: Gwenaëlle Douaud (douaud(a)fmrib.ox.ac.uk <mailto:douaud@fmrib.ox.ac.uk>) or Eugene Duff (eduff(a)fmrib.ox.ac.uk <mailto:eduff@fmrib.ox.ac.uk>). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gwenaëlle Douaud, PhD University Research Lecturer & MRC Career Development Fellow FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington OX3 9DU Oxford UK Switchboard: +44 (0) 1865 222 493 Fax: +44 (0) 1865 222 717 www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/team/principal-investigators/gwenaelle-douaud www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/research/fmrib-interface-analysis-clinical-neuroscience-… <http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/research/fmrib-interface-analysis-clinical-neuros…> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: postdoc position at Johns Hopkins University
by Gary Green 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: postdoc position at Johns Hopkins University Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 11:29:13 -0500 From: David Seminowicz <dave.seminowicz(a)GMAIL.COM> Reply-To: FSL - FMRIB's Software Library <FSL(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK> To: FSL(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with neuroimaging experience for a postdoctoral position at Johns Hopkins University, available immediately or by June 2015. The position involves research on pain, sleep, and reward circuits. The successful candidate will have access to research facilities at JHU and University of Maryland, Baltimore (in collaboration with Dr. David Seminowicz http://bit.ly/seminowicz <http://bit.ly/seminowicz%20>). The tools available include multiple MRI scanners (including a 7T; with available expertise in fMRI, DTI, MRS, and ASL), PET, TMS, EEG, MEG, a biostatistics core, and more. This training opportunity is part of an interdisciplinary postdoctoral training program (T32 NS070201) in biobehavioral pain research at The Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing. Applicants will also have an opportunity to develop an independent line of research through extramural and intramural funding mechanisms. The postdoctoral fellow must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of the appointment. For details about this position, contact Dr. Patrick Finan (pfinan1(a)jhu.edu <mailto:pfinan1@jhu.edu>) or Dr. David Seminowicz (dseminowicz(a)umaryland.edu <mailto:dseminowicz@umaryland.edu>). Further details on the training fellowship can be found at www.hopkinspainfellowship.org <http://www.hopkinspainfellowship.org/>, or by emailing the Principal Investigators, Dr. Gayle Page (gpage1(a)jhu.edu <mailto:gpage1@jhu.edu>) or Dr. Jennifer Haythornthwaite (jhaytho1(a)jhmi.edu <mailto:jhaytho1@jhmi.edu>).

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Fwd: Job Announcement: MR Physicist, BUIC UoB
by Gary Green 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

A full time position is available at the Birmingham University Imaging Centre (BUIC) for a magnetic resonance (MR) physicist. The purpose of this role is to provide technical expertise and scientific support for MR-based operations and developments associated with the research-dedicated 3T Philips Achieva MRI scanner at BUIC. The post holder is required to work proactively with BUIC users to identify the best solutions to their needs with regard to the setting up and running of MR based projects. The post holder will develop, carry out and assess quality assurance (QA) and safety testing of MRI equipment; support users to implement, optimise and apply existing and novel techniques in MR imaging and spectroscopy; facilitate and help to proactively identify external collaborations including clinical trials. In addition, it is expected that the post holder will assist in developing an independent research stream that will raise the profile of BUIC and the University in the area of MR Physics, and the post holder will be supported academically to achieve this goal. Full details: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AKF790/magnetic-resonance-physicist/ Application deadline: 31st January 2015 For further information prospective applicants are invited to contact Dr Andrew Bagshaw, Director of BUIC (+44 (0)121 414 3683, a.p.bagshaw(a)bham.ac.uk). -- Dr PC Hansen BUIC Technical Director School of Psychology | BUIC University of Birmingham, UK.

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Fwd: job offer in France
by Gary Green 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

Research Engineer in Neuro-Imaging Background and Mission The Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre (CRNL, http://crnl.univ-lyon1.fr) includes 11 teams (INSERM, CNRS and Lyon 1 University) interested in the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive functions in humans and animals. The study of cognitive processes associated with memory, attention, pain, perception, action, sleep and consciousness constitute their main interests. One approach to investigating these processes uses brain imaging tools to study functional and/or structural changes, both in healthy subjects and in patients with cognitive dysfunctions. Four CRNL teams (NeuroPain - CMO – DYCOG – ImpAct, http://crnl.univ- lyon1.fr/index.php/fr/Recherche/Equipes) have partnered to fund a full-time Research Engineer position in structural and functional NeuroImaging to help and guide researchers in the design of experimental protocols and analysis of brain imaging data (general linear modeling, multivariate analysis, functional connectivity, VBM, DTI...). The successful candidate will also be expected to ensure the implementation and integration of analysis programs and tools for optimal use by users, and to train and inform users about new developments in advanced analysis of functional MR data. Data is acquired on MRI scanners (1.5T and 3T), PET and MRI - PET hybrid scanners. Candidate profile Engineer or PhD degree with a minimum of 3 years experience in Neuroimaging (supported by publications). Expertise in brain imaging data processing and analysis using software programs such as SPM, functional connectivity analysis (PCA, ICA, graph theory), "effective" connectivity (e.g. PPI, DCM, SEM) and structural MRI (e.g. VBM, DTI, VLSM). Solid programming skills in Matlab, FSL, Python Notions of Neuroscience Required qualities ● Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communicative skills ● Independence, motivation and discipline ● A demonstrated ability to work well with others and manage time efficiently. Contract : 3 year position, extendable to 5 years Location : The Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre, Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier / Groupement Hospitalier Est. Salary :Will depend on degree and experience, based on the employer’s (Lyon 1 University) payment grid: 2200 to € 2600 net / month. Contact and application deadline ● Isabelle Faillenot : isabelle.Faillenot(a)univ-st-etienne.fr ● Application deadline : March 5th, 2015.

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 15 Jan '15

15 Jan '15

Dear Users This afternoon (4-5 pm in B020) Jonny Smallwood and Beth Jefferies will give a talk on "Coupling between different networks and how we think this may play out in semantic tasks and spontaneous thought". Refreshments will be available after the talk in C block reception and the meeting will continue with drinks and a meal at the Derramore Arms (Heslington village). 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: Postdoc position in San Diego, California
by Gary Green 15 Jan '15

15 Jan '15

*Postdoctoral position, San Diego, California* *Overview:* Research in the "Spatio-temporal brain imaging laboratory", uses multimodal functional imaging methods including electro- and magnetoencephalography as well as structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate "where and when" characteristics of distributed neural circuits underlying cognitive and affective functions such as decision making, inhibitory control, language, and emotion perception. Of particular interest are alcohol-related impairments of self-regulatory functions in the context of neurotransmitter genetic markers. We also collaborate on projects focusing on brain-based disorders such as autism. The primary responsibilities of the post-doctoral scholar will include designing studies, optimizing analysis protocols in the context of a multimodal anatomically-constrained MEG/EEG method, integrating fMRI and genetic results, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing up manuscripts and presenting results to scientific community. This fellowship includes opportunities for development and implementation of novel approaches to data analysis, as well as potential for seeking independent funding The position is an overtime exempt classification intended to cover the employee with a doctoral degree or equivalent who is employed for a defined period of mentored advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence in the fellow’s academic discipline. This position is not intended to be part of a clinical training program. The postdoctoral research fellow works under the supervision of an SDSU faculty member. *Qualifications:* *Minimum Education* * A doctoral degree or equivalent in an appropriate field *Knowledge and Abilities*** Theoretical knowledge of Psychology, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Human anatomy and Neurophysiology or related fields * Proven familiarity with MRI scanner and MEG/EEG apparatus * Demonstrated experience with Linux operating system and good Matlab programming skills * Preferred qualifications* * Strong motivation to carry out neuroimaging studies in the domain of cognitive functions with a particular emphasis on alcohol effects on the brain * Demonstrated experience with MEG/EEG biophysics, source estimation algorithms, and signal processing * Additional experience with structural and functional MR imaging and analysis streams is a plus * Excellent verbal communication and writing skills; organizational skills and leadership potential and experience with external funding applications * Demonstrated ability to work independently but collaboratively in a changing, multiple-demand setting and ability to prioritize work load dynamically and meet deadlines efficiently * Programming (Matlab) competence Starting salary: $44,000. Please apply via this link: https://careers-sdsurf.icims.com/jobs/1720/post-doctoral-research-fellow/jo… More information: Ksenija Marinkovic, Ph.D. Associate Professor San Diego State University, Psychology Dept. Center for Excellence in Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience University of California at San Diego, Radiology Dept. kmarinkovic(a)mail.sdsu.edu

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YNiC seminar 15th January
by rem 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

Dear Users This Thursday (4-5 pm in B020) Jonny Smallwood and Beth Jefferies will give a talk on "Coupling between different networks and how we think this may play out in semantic tasks and spontaneous thought". Refreshments will be available after the talk in C block reception and the meeting will continue with drinks and a meal at the Derramore Arms (Heslington village). 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: Post-Doc Research Assistant Position (3 to 6 years) on Experimental Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience (Unconscious visual processing) in Goettingen, Germany
by Gary Green 11 Jan '15

11 Jan '15

The Department of Experimental Psychology at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is looking to fill the position of a *Post-Doc Research Assistant* Regular working hours will be (currently 39.8 hours per week) with a limited contract of 3 years with a possible extension of another 3 years after positive evaluation. This position should be filled by 01.04.2015. Salary: Pay grade 13 TV-L. Our group studies the behavioral and neural mechanisms of processing of unconscious visual stimuli and masked priming. We use psychophysical (RT, Eye-Movements), physiological (EEG, fMRI, tDCS), and phenomenological approaches to better understand these mechanisms. *Your Duties* You will have the opportunity to perform basic research and will be intimately involved in all aspects of data collection, analyses, and the publication of results. The research project focusses on physiological approaches to priming and visual masking. It is expected that you develop a new branch of research within this field and gain corresponding funding. You will teach courses as defined in Section 31 of the Higher Education Act of Lower Saxony (NHG) in the Bachelor and Master of Psychology programs in German. Administrative duties including supervising student coworkers, maintaining protocols, subject recruitment and scheduling, and record keeping related to active studies will also be required. *Your profile* . You studied psychology and hold a highly qualified PhD in Psychology. . Excellent programming experience (e.g., Matlab, Presentation) and statistical software like R. . Publications on psychophysiological studies of visual processes (preferably fMRI). . Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Must have a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. . Proficiency in German and English. . Knowledge of and interest in the visual system, visual cognition, neuroanatomy, and statistics. This post is designed to serve in fostering young researchers and scientists and give the successful applicant the opportunity to pursue a post-doctoral degree. The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in this field. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favored. Please send your application with the usual documents (alsoin electronic form) by January, 18^th , 2015 to Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Institute for Psychology, Department of Experimental Psychology, Gossler-Str. 14, 37073 Göttingen, e-mail: uwe.mattler(a)psych.uni-goettingen.de <mailto:uwe.mattler@psych.uni-goettingen.de>. If you have any questions, please contact Uwe Mattler (e-mail: uwe.mattler(a)psych.uni-goettingen.de <mailto:uwe.mattler@psych.uni-goettingen.de>). We request that you send us copies of your application documents, as no returns will be made. We will destroy the documents after a holding period of five months. Application documents will only be returned to you if you provide a self-addressed adequately stamped envelope.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position at Aix-Marseille University (France)
by Gary Green 11 Jan '15

11 Jan '15

*Postdoctoral position at Aix-Marseille University (France) in functional MR Neuroimaging* A postdoctoral position for *18 months *is available in the research team Body and Cognition at the Laboratory of Integrative and Associative Neuroscience (LNIA, UMR7260 CNRS-AMU) in Marseilles, France. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a strong background in advanced analysis of _functional MR data_ such as connectivity analysis. The successful candidate will be involved in the /Multisense/ project, which aims to understand how the brain integrates multisensory signals to build a unified perception of self-body movements. Neuroimaging experiments will be conducted in young and old healthy subjects to study the impact of age on multisensory processing. LNIA collaborates with the fMRI Marseille center equipped with a 3T MR scanner, which is dedicated to research only. The primary duties/responsibilities of the position involve direct engagement in all aspects of research, including: protocol development and management, implementation of experiments, participant recruitment, behavioral testing, and MRI data acquisition, processing, analysis, and dissemination. * * *Requirements:* Candidates will have a Ph.D. or similar degree in neuroscience, biophysics, psychology, cognitive science, or a related discipline. Experience with brain imaging methods (*functional MRI and resting state functional MRI)* is required. Therefore, proficiency with neuroimaging analysis software (e.g. SPM, FSL, BrainVoyager, etc.) and MATLAB are expected. Skills in structural brain analysis (voxel-based morphometry, DTI) will be relevant, but not indispensable. Applicants should also have exemplary communications skills, * * *To apply:* Interested candidates should send their detailed CV, a cover letter describing training and research experience, and three letters of referees (including current mentor). Send correspondence via email to Dr. Anne Kavounoudias, Anne.Kavounoudias(a)univ-amu.fr <mailto:Anne.Kavounoudias@univ-amu.fr> For more details on our research interests visit : http://lnia.univ-amu.fr/ * * *The position is open immediately.* It is funded for 18 months by the French national research agency (ANR). Salary will be commensurate with experience. _*Closing date: 31 January 2015*_

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellow Position
by Gary Green 11 Jan '15

11 Jan '15

A postdoctoral position for 24 months is available immediately at the Clinical Imaging Core Facility (CI2C) - INSERM U1171, University Hospital of Lille, France. Our laboratory is specialized in clinical, cognition, and multimodal MR imaging studies of Neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer, Vascular dementia and Parkinson diseases) and is directed by Pr. Xavier Leclerc, MD, PhD (Director of CI2C) and Pr. Régis Bordet, MD, PhD (Director of INSERM U1171 team). The postdoctoral candidate will develop new neuroimaging analysis pipelines. The applicant will perform multimodal and voxel based imaging analyses of structural, functional MRI and DTI images (such as connectivity analysis) to address clinical research questions in patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Additional roles include leadership and active participation in project management activities including the administration of research projects, as well as supervision of postgraduate students. CI2C - INSERM U1171 team has a 3T MR scanner entirely dedicated to research with MR-compatible equipments (several head coils, monitor / screen for fMRI experiments, MR-compatible EEG system). Our team is involved in several multicenter projects (national and international). Desired skills and experience: Applicants must have completed a graduate degree (PhD) or similar degree in neuroscience with relevant experience in multimodal imaging. The applicant must have experience in signal processing, functional MRI or diffusion tensor imaging, the use of neuroimaging software packages such as SPM, Freesurfer, Matlab, and FSL. Experience in network-based methods, such as graph theory, would be highly desirable. Applicants should also have exemplary communications skills. To apply: Interested candidates should send their detailed CV and a cover letter describing training and research experience. Send correspondence via email to Dr. Renaud Lopes, renaud.lopes(a)gmail.com The position is open immediately. It is funded for 24 months by the University Hospital of Lille. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

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