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by Gary Green

Neurocognitive processes underpinning different aspects of Mental Resilience Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship fully funded by the Ministry of Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), supervised by Prof Paul Downing (School of Psychology), Prof Lew Hardy, and Dr. Ross Roberts (School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences). The studentship includes payment of UK / EU level tuition fees and a maintenance allowance of £13,726. All PhDs funded by DSTL are subject to MODREC approval. Project Description This studentship is to support an interdisciplinary project that will focus on expanding current conceptualisations of Mental Resilience to include both decision making under pressure and emotional responses to traumatic situations. The project will use functional MRI to examine the neurocognitive processes underlying these different forms of mental resilience, and will also examine how the capacity to utilise these processes predicts performance and mental well-being in military environments. The project represents a collaboration between world-leading researchers in elite human performance and in cognitive neuroscience, from two Schools at Bangor University. To find more information about the supervisory team, please see http://pages.bangor.ac.uk/~pss811/, http://www.bangor.ac.uk/sport/staff-lh.php, and http://www.bangor.ac.uk/sport/staff-rr.php. Candidate Requirements The successful candidate will normally have a First Class Honours Degree and/or a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline. The ability to work independently and enthusiastically with the support of a supervisor is essential. Good quantitative research skills are essential; experience of measurement development and or/brain imaging would be advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work with other PhD students and staff members from the research centres. Applications will be accepted from UK and EU nationals. How to Apply Enquiries about the application process to Shanti Shanker (s.shanker(a)bangor.ac.uk). Application deadline is 15 July. Interviews are likely to take place at the end of July. To apply please complete an online University postgraduate application form, available here: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/research/apply_research.php.en In addition to the filling the application form please upload a copy of your CV. Once completed, please confirm submission to s.shanker(a)bangor.ac.uk In the research proposal section of the application, please instead provide a statement on your relevant research skills and experience (e.g. computer skills, knowledge of statistics, relevant prior experience, brief description of your research projects, etc.). -- Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig / Registered Charity No. 1141565 Gall y neges e-bost hon, ac unrhyw atodiadau a anfonwyd gyda hi, gynnwys deunydd cyfrinachol ac wedi eu bwriadu i'w defnyddio'n unig gan y sawl y cawsant eu cyfeirio ato (atynt). Os ydych wedi derbyn y neges e-bost hon trwy gamgymeriad, rhowch wybod i'r anfonwr ar unwaith a dilëwch y neges. Os na fwriadwyd anfon y neges atoch chi, rhaid i chi beidio â defnyddio, cadw neu ddatgelu unrhyw wybodaeth a gynhwysir ynddi. Mae unrhyw farn neu safbwynt yn eiddo i'r sawl a'i hanfonodd yn unig ac nid yw o anghenraid yn cynrychioli barn Prifysgol Bangor. Nid yw Prifysgol Bangor yn gwarantu bod y neges e-bost hon neu unrhyw atodiadau yn rhydd rhag firysau neu 100% yn ddiogel. Oni bai fod hyn wedi ei ddatgan yn uniongyrchol yn nhestun yr e-bost, nid bwriad y neges e-bost hon yw ffurfio contract rhwymol - mae rhestr o lofnodwyr awdurdodedig ar gael o Swyddfa Cyllid Prifysgol Bangor. www.bangor.ac.uk This email and any attachments may contain confidential material and is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you must not use, retain or disclose any information contained in this email. Any views or opinions are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of Bangor University. Bangor University does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. Unless expressly stated in the body of the text of the email, this email is not intended to form a binding contract - a list of authorised signatories is available from the Bangor University Finance Office. www.bangor.ac.uk

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Fwd: Post-doctoral fellowship

by Gary Green

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging Closing Date: 31st July 2013. As a young and dynamic institution, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) at Nanyang Technological University is pleased to announce that seven Postdoctoral Fellowships are to be awarded in July/August 2013. One of these fellowships are to be hosted by the School-level research clusters including: New Frontiers in Neuroscience Cognitive Neuroscience: The candidate should preferably have expertise in cognitive neuroscience, with the specifications on one or more of the following areas: language and culture (e.g., multilingualism development in infancy), vision and memory, aging, spatial (or navigation) perception and learning, learning, speech and language disorders. Expertise in functional neuroimaging (fMRI, DTI, EEG, and/or TMS) is a plus. For more information about HSS research clusters and CCLC, please visit here (http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg/Research/Clusters/Pages/ResearchClusters.aspx ). Eligibility: The successful candidates are expected to undertake cutting-edge research in one of the chosen fields either jointly with the NTU counterparts or independently as well as to assist research clusters’ research activities such as organizing workshops. Subject to mutual agreement, postdoctoral fellows may undertake some light teaching, no more than one course per academic year, in a relevant disciplinary department at HSS. Duration: One year (renewable for up to another year, subject to funding availability and performance appraisal) Salary: Competitive remuneration plus research expense support Application Procedure Interested candidates are invited to send a complete Curriculum Vita including a cover letter and the attached official application form (http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/CareerOpportunities/CurrentOpenings/ResearchOpeni… ). At least three reference letters, on official letterhead and signed by the referees, are to be sent directly by the referees to VD-HSS-RES(a)ntu.edu.sg . Please email your application documents to VD-HSS-RES(a)ntu.edu.sg. The application closing date is July 31, 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

by Gary Green

Dear colleagues We are currently advertising a 3 year post-doctoral position in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Southampton. The role would involve collecting and analysing functional and structural MRI data from typically-developing adolescents and adolescents with severe antisocial behaviour, as part of a FP7 Health project investigating sex differences in antisocial behaviour. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with skills in fMRI and functional connectivity analysis, and experience working with developmental populations. For further details about the project, the role, and the application process, please see below: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=259313JW Thanks for your attention, Graeme Fairchild Dr Graeme Fairchild Lecturer in Clinical Psychology School of Psychology University of Southampton Shackleton Building Highfield Campus Southampton SO17 1BJ United Kingdom Office tel: +44 (0) 2380 593843 Mobile tel: +44 (0) 7748 062553 www.psychology.soton.ac.uk

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Congratulations and thanks

by Gary Green

Dear Colleagues I hope you do not mind this email appreciation but the efforts of some ynic staff are such that I would like to bring them to your attention. I would like to thank Andre Gouws, Paul Elliott, Ross Devlin, in particular, and the ynic team for their contributions to the Royal Academy of Engineering event that was hosted in York yesterday evening. Andre demonstrated the use of a hands-free kinect to virtually navigate throughout the brain (MRIs from ynic) and the ability to link the images to information pages. His stand attracted a considerable amount of attention and interest. The finale of the evening was a remarkable performance by an opera singer accompanying an organ. But the organ was not a standard one, it was a set of pipes whose shapes were generated from MRIs of the vocal tract of the player, Professor David Howard, of the 'human' organ. The remarkable quality of the sounds was due to the efforts Ross Devlin put into fine tuning the MRI data acquisition, the help that the ynic team gave David Howard's team and the very innovative analysis of the MRIs carried out in the Department of Electronics. I even think the Princess Royal enjoyed the novel use of MRI Gary -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329 Claire,Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Fwd: PhD studentship at the UCL Ear Institute

by Gary Green

Please forward to anyone who might be interested. ** A 3 year PhD studentship in auditory cognitive neuroscienceis available as part of a research collaboration between the UCL Ear Institute (London, UK) and NTT Communication Science Labs (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone corporation, Atsugi, Japan). The student will be based at the UCL Ear Institute and supervised by Dr. Maria Chait. They will also be working with Prof. Makio Kashino and Dr. Shigeto Furukawa (NTT). The project will use psychophysics, eye tracking, autonomic response measures and MEG functional brain imaging to investigate which features of sound are perceptually salient. Namely, those sounds that automatically capture attention in a busy scene, even when listeners’ initial perceptual focus is elsewhere. 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. ** *Key Requirements* The PhD start date would be September 2013. Applicants should have a UK/EU nationality and a 1^St class, or upper 2^nd degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience, Engineering). The PhD work would require good programming skills (e.g. in Matlab). Previous experience with auditory research, functional brain imaging, signal processing and/or acoustics is desirable. *For an informal discussion, or to submit an application please contact Dr. Maria Chait (**m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk* <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>*). Applicants should submit a supporting statement, a CV, and the details of two academic referees. **The closing date for receipt of applications is July 15th, 2013.**The studentship includes fees and a yearly stipend (about £16000; tax free). *** 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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Fwd: Two PhD positions available in Jülich/Düsseldorf

by Gary Green

*The lab:*The Brain Network Modelling Group is dedicated to the multi-modal analysis of cognitive and affective networks as well as their disturbances by neurological and psychiatric disorders. To this end, we employ functional and structural MRI (with research dedicated 3T, 4T and 9.4T scanners available), meta-analyses of neuroimaging results, database-driven modeling as well as analyses of structural (diffusion-weighted imaging), functional (resting-state analysis) and effective (Dynamic Causal Modeling) connectivity analyses. *Topic 1: Multi-modal analysis of the aging executive system* - To understand the effects of normal aging on the brain and the effects of these changes on behavior, comprehensive imaging and neuropsychological data has been collected from more than 500 participants in an epidemiological cohort. - Using volumetric analysis, resting-state functional connectivity and diffusion imaging the aim of the PhD project is to characterize the differential effects of healthy aging on different sub-regions of the DLPFC and their relationship to the neurophysiological phenotypes, i.e., behavioral measures of executive functions. - All methods are established in the lab, making this position an excellent opportunity to learn various approaches for the analysis of structural and functional neuroimaging data while contributing to the understanding of aging and inter-individual variability of executive functions sustained by the DLPFC. *Topic 2: **Mapping premotor connectivity and function* - The human premotor cortex is implicated in a large number of cognitive processes from hand and eye movements to response selection, attention and working memory. Its internal differentiation and in particular the contribution of its subdivisions to neuropsychological performance, however, are yet not well understood. - The project will combine new methods for multi-modal connectivity-based parcellation, quantitative functional decoding and investigation of inter-individual differences in a large sample of healthy subjects. The aim of this work is to identify and comprehensively characterize different functional modules within the human premotor cortex. - With all necessary data already collected and all methods established in the lab, this position provides an excellent opportunity to learn various innovative approaches for the multi-modal analysis of structural and functional neuroimaging data. *Qualifications:* - MSc or equivalent in psychology, computer science, biology or a related discipline - Experience in fMRI analysis (SPM, FSL) or programming (MATLAB, Python) *Administrative: *Funding is secured for the entire period of the PhD thesis. Payment will correspond to salary grade 13/2 of the German Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Civil Services (TVöD). *To apply:*Send a CV, motivation letter and contact details of two academic referees to S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de <mailto:S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de>. =================================== 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> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: PhD position on neural bases of observational learning

by Gary Green

Dear Colleagues, I am currently looking for a talented student to join the Social Brain in Action Laboratory (SoBA Lab) at Bangor University to study the brain and behavioural bases of observational learning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to combine advanced fMRI approaches with behavioural training paradigms to study how we learn by watching others as adolescents, young adults, and older adults. This PhD studentship is fully funded for an outstanding candidate from any country. The closing date for applications is Friday, 19 July 2013. Information about the project and the SoBA Lab may be found here: http://www.soba-lab.com/vacancies_esc.html Full details about how to apply for the post are here: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology/postgraduate/cross.php.en I would greatly appreciate it if you could pass this e-mail along to any suitable candidates. many thanks, Emily <->-<->-<->-<->-<->-<->-<->-<->-<->-<-> Dr. Emily S. Cross Senior Lecturer Social Brain in Action Laboratory School of Psychology, Bangor University Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2AS North Wales +44 1248 38 3274 e.cross(a)bangor.ac.uk <mailto:e.cross@bangor.ac.uk> http://www.soba-lab.com/ -- Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig / Registered Charity No. 1141565 Gall y neges e-bost hon, ac unrhyw atodiadau a anfonwyd gyda hi, gynnwys deunydd cyfrinachol ac wedi eu bwriadu i'w defnyddio'n unig gan y sawl y cawsant eu cyfeirio ato (atynt). Os ydych wedi derbyn y neges e-bost hon trwy gamgymeriad, rhowch wybod i'r anfonwr ar unwaith a dilëwch y neges. Os na fwriadwyd anfon y neges atoch chi, rhaid i chi beidio â defnyddio, cadw neu ddatgelu unrhyw wybodaeth a gynhwysir ynddi. Mae unrhyw farn neu safbwynt yn eiddo i'r sawl a'i hanfonodd yn unig ac nid yw o anghenraid yn cynrychioli barn *Prifysgol Bangor*. Nid yw *Prifysgol Bangor* yn gwarantu bod y neges e-bost hon neu unrhyw atodiadau yn rhydd rhag firysau neu 100% yn ddiogel. Oni bai fod hyn wedi ei ddatgan yn uniongyrchol yn nhestun yr e-bost, nid bwriad y neges e-bost hon yw ffurfio contrac t rhwymol - mae rhestr o lofnodwyr awdurdodedig ar gael o *Swyddfa Cyllid Prifysgol Bangor*. www.bangor.ac.uk <http://www.bangor.ac.uk> This email and any attachments may contain confidential material and is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you must not use, retain or disclose any information contained in this email. Any views or opinions are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of *Bangor University*. *Bangor University* does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. Unless expressly stated in the body of the text of the email, this email is not intended to form a binding contract - a list of authorised sig natories is available from the *Bangor University Finance Office*. www.bangor.ac.uk <http://www.bangor.ac.uk>

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Fwd: Post-doc position available in Jülich/Düsseldorf

by Gary Green

*Connectivity endophenotypes of brain disease* *The lab:*The Brain Network Modelling Group is dedicated to the multi-modal analysis of cognitive and affective networks as well as their disturbances by neurological and psychiatric disorders. To this end, we employ functional and structural MRI (with research dedicated 3T, 4T and 9.4T scanners available), meta-analyses of neuroimaging results, database-driven modeling as well as analyses of structural (diffusion-weighted imaging), functional (resting-state analysis) and effective (Dynamic Causal Modeling) connectivity analyses. *Project: Developing and applying multi-variate analyses for clinical application* - Neuro-psychiatric disorders are characterized by multiple, often interacting disturbances in brains structure, function and connectivity. How may these be best used to classify patients from controls? Do they relate to clinical phenotypes? Can distinct sub-populations of patients be identified from neuroimaging? - The key aim of this work is to employ cutting-edge methods (cluster-analyses, machine-learning, multi-variate regression) for the analysis of volumetric data, resting-state functional connectivity and diffusion weighted imaging in order to identify and evaluate neurobiological endophenotypes that may answer the above questions. - Comprehensive neuroimaging and clinical/phenotypical data has already been collected for large cohorts of patients with depression, schizophrenia and PD in a multi-center setting, with new acquisitions currently being performed. These resources allow the project to focus on data analysis and modeling. Developing a personal focus on one of these disorders is strongly supported. *Qualifications: * - PhD in a field related to neuroimaging withsolid publication record - Proficiency in programming (MATLAB, Python) /and/or/ - Experience in resting-state or DWI analysis *Administrative: *Funding is secured for an initial period of 3 years. Payment will correspond to salary grade 13 of the German Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Civil Services (TVöD). *To apply:*Send a CV, motivation letter and contact details of two academic referees to S.Eickhoff(a)fz-juelich.de <mailto:S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de>and/or meet me at the OHBM conference! =================================== 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> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: Lab Manager Position

by Gary Green

A Position is open for a Laboratory Manager at the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center at the Department of Radiology in Temple University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Candidates with a Master’s degree in a field related to Neuroimaging/Bioengineering/Electrical Engineering, or bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in MR imaging are encouraged to apply for this position. Significant knowledge in neuroimaging particularly in BOLD/diffusion imaging is required. Strong programming experience in Matlab, C/C++ or similar platforms, SPM, FSL, Brain Voyager will be a plus. Good communication skills, documentation and managerial skills are required. ** *Interested candidates please contact:* Feroze B. Mohamed, Ph.D. (*feroze(a)temple.edu* <mailto:feroze@temple.edu>)

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Fwd: PhD studentship at the UCL Ear Institute

by Gary Green

FYI - MEG involved ** A 3 year PhD studentship in auditory cognitive neuroscienceis available as part of a research collaboration between the UCL Ear Institute (London, UK) and NTT Communication Science Labs (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone corporation, Atsugi, Japan). The student will be based at the UCL Ear Institute and supervised by Dr. Maria Chait. They will also be working with Prof. Makio Kashino and Dr. Shigeto Furukawa (NTT). The project will use psychophysics, eye tracking, autonomic response measures and MEG functional brain imaging to investigate which features of sound are perceptually salient. Namely, those sounds that automatically capture attention in a busy scene, even when listeners’ initial perceptual focus is elsewhere. 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. ** *Key Requirements* The PhD start date would be September 2013. Applicants should have a UK/EU nationality and a 1^St class, or upper 2^nd degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience, Engineering). The PhD work would require good programming skills (e.g. in Matlab). Previous experience with auditory research, functional brain imaging, signal processing and/or acoustics is desirable. *For an informal discussion, or to submit an application please contact Dr. Maria Chait (**m.chait(a)ucl.ac.uk* <mailto:m.chait@ucl.ac.uk>*). Applicants should submit a supporting statement, a CV, and the details of two academic referees. **The closing date for receipt of applications is July 15th, 2013.**The studentship includes fees and a yearly stipend (about £16000; tax free). *** 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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PhD position

by Gary Green

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cabi/workwithus/jobvacancies -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329 Claire,Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Interns - please read.

by Claire Fox

Dear All, I would be very grateful it you would consider a placement on your YNiC Project for a psychology student looking for an intern placement this summer as we have had numerous requests. Having spoken to the legal department I can confirm, an intern can be offered a non-paid placement for up to 8 weeks, volunteering to assist on research projects and obtain some valuable experience. This can be an excellent opportunity for outreach activity and these students, whilst gaining valuable skills, can be of use to your research laboratory by assisting existing students. If you would like their contact details or any further information please don't hesitate to get in touch with me, Thank you and best wishes, Claire -- Claire Fox PA to Professor Gary Green The York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way Science Park York YO10 5NY Tel: 01904 435329 Fax: 01904 435356 Email: Claire.fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Website: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/ E-mail disclaimer: http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm

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Fwd: PhD position, imaging neuroscience of learning and memory, Hamburg, Germany

by Gary Green

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD Student to work at the Department of Systems Neuroscience, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (Direktor: Prof. Christian Büchel). The goal of the project (PI: Dr. Nico Bunzeck, research group: Neurocognition of Learning and Memory) is to investigate the role of noise in different forms of learning with a focus on dopaminergic neuromodulation in healthy human subjects. Methodologically, the research projects will primarily involve fMRI and M/EEG possibly in combination with psychopharmacology. The position is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and is available for 3 years. Salary will be according to German Public service regulations (E13-65%). Ideal candidates should have a BSc/MSc (or equivalent) in psychology, biology, neuroscience or a related field. Basic computer programming skills (preferably Matlab), familiarity with fMRI, M/EEG and/or the neuroscience of learning and memory is helpful. The Department of Systems Neuroscience provides an excellent multi-disciplinary and interactive neuroimaging environment with its own physics, psychology and clinical neuroscience groups as well as a research dedicated 3T MR scanner, EEG-laboratory and whole head MEG system. Expected starting date is October 2013 and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a CV, names of two references, and a brief statement of research interests by e-mail to Dr. Nico Bunzeck at n.bunzeck(a)uke.de For questions or informal enquiries about both position, please contact me via email: n.bunzeck(a)uke.de

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Fwd: Postdoc positions in Multimicroelectrode Recordings in Humans

by Gary Green

Two postdoctoral fellows are sought to work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, to conduct and analyze intracranial multimicroelectrode recordings in humans. The recording systems are either 'Utah arrays' with 96 separate microelectrodes recording units and local field potentials in a grid at 400u centers, or laminar arrays sampling LFP at 150u spacing to derive current source density and multiunit activityfrom layer 1 through layer 6. Both electrodes are combined with distributed subdural strips and/or depth electrodes, placed in epileptic patients for localization of seizure onset. Areas of primary interest are sleep rhythms, memory consolidation, multisensory processing and language, but a broad range of cognitive, sensory and motor phenomena are explored. One position is at the University of California, San Diego and is more concerned with multivariate statistical analysis of several datasets; the other position is at New York University and is more concerned with overseeing the actual recordings and analysis. For inquiries and applications, please contact: Eric Halgren, Ph.D. ehalgren(a)ucsd.edu <mailto:ehalgren@ucsd.edu> and Thomas Thesen, Ph.D. thomas.thesen(a)med.nyu.edu <mailto:thomas.thesen@med.nyu.edu>

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Fwd: 2 postdoc jobs - social interaction / virtual reality / some fMRI

by Gary Green

Dear Colleagues, I am currently advertising for two postdocs to join my new lab at UCL and study human social interaction using virtual reality and fMRI. Information about the project and my lab is here:http://www.antoniahamilton.com/join.html with full application info here https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTM0MzQ1MiZ2dF90… Please could you pass on these adverts to any suitable candidates. Thank you. best Antonia

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Fwd: IT position available

by Gary Green

The Rutgers University Department of Psychology in Newark, New Jersey, has an opening for a computer System Administrator. The position involves providing general IT support for the department, including several functional neuroimaging labs. To see the official description and apply, follow this link: http://uhrapps.rutgers.edu/jobs/JobDetail.aspx?pst_num=13-001608 Rutgers is the state university of New Jersey, and its Newark campus is in the state’s largest city. Newark is undergoing a renaissance of its own and is only minutes from Manhattan by train.

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YNiC Doors being replaced

by Gary Green

This is just to let you know that the front doors to YNiC, between us and CHyM, have to be replaced and this will happen on Monday morning, the 24th of June. Sorry, but MEG will be unavailable as we predict that the noise level will be too high for any meaningful observations I apologise for any inconvenience caused. -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329 Claire,Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Fwd: ECR EEG Workshop

by Emma Holmes

There was an error in the previous message. Just to confirm - the EEG workshop will begin at 1pm and NOT 10am. Sorry for any confusion Emma ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Emma Holmes <eh776(a)york.ac.uk> Date: 20 June 2013 09:31 Subject: Re: ECR EEG Workshop To: ECR Mailing List <ecr-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk>, Faculty < faculty-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk>, Researchers - Postdocs < pds-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk> Dear all, Just a reminder about the ECR EEG workshop that's happening next Tuesday (25th June) at 10am (see message below). If you would like to attend the live practical demonstration, you need to click the following link to confirm your attendance (if you have not done so already): https://docs.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/forms/d/1GqVC48k8h4w86oUIi6YzpzouSlBiS… Thanks, Emma On behalf of the ECR ____________________________________________ 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 On 6 June 2013 09:40, Emma Holmes <eh776(a)york.ac.uk> wrote: > Dear all, > > The ECR are running an EEG Workshop at the end of the month. The workshop > will take place on *25th June (Week 10)* and will consist of a symposium > of talks followed by a practical demonstration. Everyone is welcome to > attend. > The workshop is aimed at individuals who have little or no previous > experience using EEG or who want to find out about a different type of EEG > recording to what they're used to. > The symposium will be an informal session and will be accompanied by > tea/coffee and sandwiches. If you want to come along, you can choose > whichever parts of the workshop you'd like to attend. > * > EEG Symposium** (B204)* > 1:00 - 1:20 pm: An Introduction to EEG and Data Acquisition (Becky Prince) > 1:20 - 1:30 pm: Using EEG for Recording Sleep (Elaine Tham) > ** Break for tea/coffee and sandwiches ** > 1:30 - 1:40 pm: An introduction to Event-Related Potentials (Alex Kirkham) > 1:40 - 1:50 pm: Recording EEG from Children (Emma Holmes) > 1:50 - 1:55 pm: Closing Remarks and General Questions > > *EEG Demonstration (room TBC)* > 2:00 - 2:30 pm: Live Demonstration of EEG Aquisition [sign-up required] > (Markus Van Ackeren and Justyna Sobczak) > > The number of people able to attend the live demonstration will be limited > by the size of the room. Therefore, if you'd like to attend the > demonstration, you need to register your interest by writing your name in > the form below. Note that the space for the talks should not be limited. > Therefore, you *only* need to complete the form if you'd like to attend > the *live demonstration*. Please click the following link to register > your interest in the demonstration: > > https://docs.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/forms/d/1GqVC48k8h4w86oUIi6YzpzouSlBiS… > ) > > Best wishes, > Emma > > On behalf of the ECR > ____________________________________________ > > 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 >

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ECR EEG Workshop

by Emma Holmes

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Emma Holmes <eh776(a)york.ac.uk> Date: 20 June 2013 09:31 Subject: Re: ECR EEG Workshop To: ECR Mailing List <ecr-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk>, Faculty < faculty-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk>, Researchers - Postdocs < pds-psyc-group(a)york.ac.uk> Dear all, Just a reminder about the ECR EEG workshop that's happening next Tuesday (25th June) at 10am (see message below). If you would like to attend the live practical demonstration, you need to click the following link to confirm your attendance (if you have not done so already): https://docs.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/forms/d/1GqVC48k8h4w86oUIi6YzpzouSlBiS… You will need to be signed into York Googemail to access the form. If you cannot access it, just send me an email to register your interest. Thanks, Emma On behalf of the ECR ____________________________________________ 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 On 6 June 2013 09:40, Emma Holmes <eh776(a)york.ac.uk> wrote: > Dear all, > > The ECR are running an EEG Workshop at the end of the month. The workshop > will take place on *25th June (Week 10)* and will consist of a symposium > of talks followed by a practical demonstration. Everyone is welcome to > attend. > The workshop is aimed at individuals who have little or no previous > experience using EEG or who want to find out about a different type of EEG > recording to what they're used to. > The symposium will be an informal session and will be accompanied by > tea/coffee and sandwiches. If you want to come along, you can choose > whichever parts of the workshop you'd like to attend. > * > EEG Symposium** (B204)* > 1:00 - 1:20 pm: An Introduction to EEG and Data Acquisition (Becky Prince) > 1:20 - 1:30 pm: Using EEG for Recording Sleep (Elaine Tham) > ** Break for tea/coffee and sandwiches ** > 1:30 - 1:40 pm: An introduction to Event-Related Potentials (Alex Kirkham) > 1:40 - 1:50 pm: Recording EEG from Children (Emma Holmes) > 1:50 - 1:55 pm: Closing Remarks and General Questions > > *EEG Demonstration (room TBC)* > 2:00 - 2:30 pm: Live Demonstration of EEG Aquisition [sign-up required] > (Markus Van Ackeren and Justyna Sobczak) > > The number of people able to attend the live demonstration will be limited > by the size of the room. Therefore, if you'd like to attend the > demonstration, you need to register your interest by writing your name in > the form below. Note that the space for the talks should not be limited. > Therefore, you *only* need to complete the form if you'd like to attend > the *live demonstration*. Please click the following link to register > your interest in the demonstration: > > https://docs.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/forms/d/1GqVC48k8h4w86oUIi6YzpzouSlBiS… > ) > > Best wishes, > Emma > > On behalf of the ECR > ____________________________________________ > > 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 >

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YNiC seminar today (external speaker)

by rem

Dear Users Today (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Roger Traub, from Columbia University Medical Center, on "Cellular mechanisms of epilepsy: chemical synapses and gap junctions". Abstract: During brief epileptic bursts, principal neurons fire together for tens to hundreds of milliseconds, producing a large extracellular potential ("field"). Superimposed on this large field are high-frequency oscillations, from ~100 to several hundred Hz. Two distinctive means of coupling between neurons cooperate to generate the event. Recurrent excitatory synaptic connections shape the overall event, but gap junction coupling (between pyramidal cells) produces the fast oscillations. I will describe the dissection of the cellular mechanisms via in vitro experiments (on rodent and human tissue) and via computer modeling and network theory. Experimentally, the fast oscillations can be evoked alone, during blockade of chemical synapses; but blockade of gap junctions abolishes BOTH the fast oscillations and the larger burst. Other lines of evidence pointing toward a critical role for gap junctions in epilepsy-related very fast oscillations are these: a) large-scale spatial patterns of cortical fast oscillations, resembling an excitable medium; b) the existence of "glissandi" (~30 to >150 Hz) oscillations in epileptic tissue, with chemical synapses blocked; c) recent data showing that fast ripples (>250 Hz) in resected human tissue persist without chemical synapses. These data suggest that a targeted manipulation of selected gap junctions might prevent certain seizure events. 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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Fwd: phd position available at the Donders institute

by Gary Green

Project: Aging/encoding/consolidation/fMRI/MRI Details: https://www.academictransfer.com/?gclid=CLX7iK7d7bcCFdIPtAodaxsAqg contact: sander daselaar

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Fwd: Functional MRI & EEG Neuroimaging in Dementia

by Gary Green

The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich: Research Fellow/Postdoc: Functional MRI & EEG Neuroimaging in Dementia RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The research fellow/postdoc will work on multimodal imaging of human brain changes in early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and cerebrovascular disease. The funded neuroscience research project headed by Prof. Dr. Michael Ewers has a strong focus on the combined acquisition of functional MRI and high-density EEG along with other neuroimaging modalities to study brain changes in humans. The establishment of the fMRI-EEG task-related paradigm and statistical analysis will be a key part of the responsibilities of research position. The fellow will work in a dynamically growing neuroimaging team and is encouraged to bring in own research ideas. REQUIREMENTS: Research experience in EEG or functional MRI in humans is mandatory. The candidate should have a strong interest in either of those image modalities. Solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. Familiarity with biological or clinical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease is not a prerequisite. An enthusiastic, reliable and independent work style will provide a good fit for our team. OFFER: Our institute offers an excellent multidisciplinary environment and state-of-the-art multimodal neuroimaging equipment (3T MRI, high-density fMRI compatible EEG, molecular PET). The research fellow will have clearly defined task definitions, access to all data sets of the research project, and advanced technical support to facilitate efficient work conditions. The fellow will work in a friendly, dynamic, and highly productive lab (http://www.klinikum.uni-muenchen.de/Institut-fuer-Schlaganfall-und-Demenzfo…). The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) (http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html), Germany, and its clinics figure among Germany’s premier and internationally competitive biomedical research sites funded by the government’s German Universities Excellence Initiative. The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD) is a thriving new research-dedicated institution of the University of Munich. Munich is an attractive city within the reach of the Alpes (http://www.muenchen.de/int/en/tourism.html). Salary is according to TV-L. The position is limited for two years, with a possible extension. Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs can unfortunately not be refunded. HOW TO APPLY: Your application - preferably in electronic form - with the usual documents indicating the earliest possible starting date should be directed to: Klinikum der Universität München, Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research Prof. Dr. Michael Ewers Max-Lebsche Platz 30 81377 Munich | Germany Send application by email to: Mrs Kathrin Gehring E-Mail: Kathrin.Gehring(a)med.uni-muenchen.de

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Fwd: Two PhD positions in Juelich Germany

by Gary Green

Two PhD positions are available at the Institute of Neuroscience & Medicine (INM-3) of the Research Centre Juelich. Please follow the link below for further information or contact me (Dr Simone Vossel, email: s.vossel(a)fz-juelich.de) http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dipldok/d074-20… http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dipldok/d075-20…

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship Opening at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

by Gary Green

*Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multimodal Neuroimaging* University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in multimodal neuroimaging of traumatic brain injury (TBI) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). UCSF is a world-class academic medical center and research institution. The position can begin as early as July 15, 2013. The successful candidate will use state-of-the-art 3T and 7T research MR scanners and MEG, as part of prospective cross-sectional and longitudinal clinical studies of TBI with correlation to genomics and neurocognitive testing. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to work closely with physicians, surgeons, imaging scientists and engineers, as well as cognitive neuroscientists. The focus of the research will be on acquiring, analyzing, and integrating DTI/HARDI/DSI, morphometric, and functional (fMRI/MEG) imaging data on TBI patients and controls. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity for methodological development, especially in the areas of diffusion imaging and tractography, functional connectivity and connectomics. Candidate should have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent in Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Experience with functional MRI and diffusion MRI as well as image processing tools such as FSL and FreeSurfer is desirable. The ideal candidate should have a background in multivariate pattern analysis and machine learning as well as strong programming skills with C/C++, Matlab, Python, and/or VTK/ITK. Starting salary will be in the range of $43,000 to $55,000 plus benefits, depending on qualifications and experience level. Please email CV, cover letter describing research background and interests, and contact information for 2-3 references to: Pratik Mukherjee, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Radiology and Bioengineering Center for Molecular and Functional Imaging Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging University of California, San Francisco _pratik.mukherjee(a)ucsf.edu <mailto:pratik.mukherjee@ucsf.edu>_ -- Pratik Mukherjee pratik.mukherjee(a)gmail.com <mailto:pratik.mukherjee@gmail.com>

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YNiC seminar 20th June (external speaker)

by rem

Dear Users This Thursday (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Roger Traub, from Columbia University Medical Center, on "Cellular mechanisms of epilepsy: chemical synapses and gap junctions". Abstract: During brief epileptic bursts, principal neurons fire together for tens to hundreds of milliseconds, producing a large extracellular potential ("field"). Superimposed on this large field are high-frequency oscillations, from ~100 to several hundred Hz. Two distinctive means of coupling between neurons cooperate to generate the event. Recurrent excitatory synaptic connections shape the overall event, but gap junction coupling (between pyramidal cells) produces the fast oscillations. I will describe the dissection of the cellular mechanisms via in vitro experiments (on rodent and human tissue) and via computer modeling and network theory. Experimentally, the fast oscillations can be evoked alone, during blockade of chemical synapses; but blockade of gap junctions abolishes BOTH the fast oscillations and the larger burst. Other lines of evidence pointing toward a critical role for gap junctions in epilepsy-related very fast oscillations are these: a) large-scale spatial patterns of cortical fast oscillations, resembling an excitable medium; b) the existence of "glissandi" (~30 to >150 Hz) oscillations in epileptic tissue, with chemical synapses blocked; c) recent data showing that fast ripples (>250 Hz) in resected human tissue persist without chemical synapses. These data suggest that a targeted manipulation of selected gap junctions might prevent certain seizure events. 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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