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Fwd: YNiC seminar Today
by Gary Green 30 May '13

30 May '13

Dear Users Today, (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be an internal presentation by Philip Quinlan. Philip will be presenting the findings from one of his fMRI projects on multi-tasking. The title of the talk is "Neural multi-tasking and the Left Executive Control Network: Preparing for one task whilst undertaking another". Abstract: This study was aimed at determining the neural underpinnings of how people prepare themselves for events cued to take place in the imminent future. We addressed this in an fMRI setting in which participants made a speeded judgement (either regarding magnitude or parity) about each of a sequence of digits. Immediately, prior to each sequence, a letter either primed participants to expect a task switch for the last digit or it provided no information about which task to expect. Performance on the trials prior to the fourth digit as a function of switch predictability is key. Evidence for task preparation was found that could not have been due to inhibition of a competing task set. A network of regions was more active in the predictable than unpredictable conditions that accords well with the Left DLPFC/Parietal (Left Executive Control) Network that has been established in independent resting state connectivity studies. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ynic-users mailing list ynic-users(a)ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/ynic-users

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Fwd: Postdoctoral researcher - University of Cambridge
by Gary Green 29 May '13

29 May '13

*Cam-CAN postdoctoral researcher * *University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology* *Vacancy Ref: PJ00953* ** *Salary: £27,854 - £36,298 pa* Applications are invited for a 2-year post-doctoral researcher to join the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (Cam-CAN). This centre brings together a large group of researchers across the University of Cambridge and at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC-CBSU) who aim to relate brain changes to cognitive changes over the adult lifespan (covering ages 18-88). The appointee will work with a unique population-representative sample of 700 adults on whom we have collected extensive cognitive and neural measures. A subset of these individuals will be run in a further set of fMRI and MEG studies designed to probe major cognitive functions. The Cam-CAN project will integrate across these data-sets using a variety of methods, relating changes in neural structure and function over the lifespan to changes in cognitive function and capacity. The role of the postholder will be to continue ongoing analyses of the 700 dataset, carry through the second stage fMRI and MEG studies, and play a key role in integrating the various Cam-CAN cognitive and imaging data-sets using multivariate and multimodal neuroimaging analysis methods. The appointee will be a cognitive neuroscientist with a strong background in imaging and imaging statistics, and cognitive and/or physiological ageing. Candidates should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods, applied statistics or cognitive ageing. Knowledge of and experience in advanced imaging analyses, particularly connectivity analysis is essential, and it would be an advantage to have some experience of MEG/EEG and/or fMRI. Excellent statistical, computer programming (MATLAB and/or Python) and MEG analysis (SPM, Fieldtrip) skills are essential. Candidates should be careful, efficient, able to communicate effectively, and enjoy working as part of a diverse and energetic interdisciplinary team. The applicant will be based in the Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, Department of Psychology in central Cambridge. The Centre has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR scanner, EEG and MEG facilities housed at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit in Cambridge. Applications in the form of a covering letter, CV with full publication list, and completed cover sheet (CHRIS/6 Parts 1 and 3 only, including details of three referees) shouldbe sent to Mrs M Dixon at csladmin(a)csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk <mailto:csladmin@csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk> or by post to Mrs Marie Dixon, Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EB. The CHRIS/6 can be downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/. The Vacancy number for this position is PJ01285. /Closing date: 2 July 2013/ /Start date: to be negotiated but no later than 1 October 2013/ /Limit of tenure: The funds for this post are available for 2 years. / For further details, please see our website at http://www.cam-can.com/vacancies/index.html The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Talk on language and the cerebellum
by Huarda Valdes-Laribi 29 May '13

29 May '13

Dear all, We would like to inform you of an upcoming talk, this *Monday 3 June at 12:30 in room PS B204*, organised by the Psycholinguistics Research Group<https://wiki.york.ac.uk/display/PRGCAL/PRG-cal+Home>(PRG). Elise Lesage<http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/people/dr-students/lesage-el…>, from the University of Birmingham, will be presenting her talk entitled "Language and the cerebellum". Elise combines eye-tracking, rTMS, fMRI and behavioural methods to study the role of the cerebellum in language and cognition. We look forward to seeing you there. Best wishes, Kirsten and Huarda, PRG organisers. -- Huarda Valdés-Laribi Early Stage Researcher / PhD Student Room C104 - Department of Psychology The University of York York, YO10 5DD

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YNiC seminar 30th May
by rem 28 May '13

28 May '13

Dear Users This Thursday (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be an internal presentation by Philip Quinlan. Philip will be presenting the findings from one of his fMRI projects on multi-tasking. The title of the talk is "Neural multi-tasking and the Left Executive Control Network: Preparing for one task whilst undertaking another". Abstract: This study was aimed at determining the neural underpinnings of how people prepare themselves for events cued to take place in the imminent future. We addressed this in an fMRI setting in which participants made a speeded judgement (either regarding magnitude or parity) about each of a sequence of digits. Immediately, prior to each sequence, a letter either primed participants to expect a task switch for the last digit or it provided no information about which task to expect. Performance on the trials prior to the fourth digit as a function of switch predictability is key. Evidence for task preparation was found that could not have been due to inhibition of a competing task set. A network of regions was more active in the predictable than unpredictable conditions that accords well with the Left DLPFC/Parietal (Left Executive Control) Network that has been established in independent resting state connectivity studies. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca

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Scan files and data protection
by Gary Green 24 May '13

24 May '13

Dear Users As you will be aware, all the data that is generated using the YNiC scanners is stored and made available to users in an anonymised format. The reason we do this is to try and protect participants being identified with a specific scan and therefore attempt to maintain some protection of what is ultimately information about the structure and function of their brain. Some studies, for good scientific reasons, will be involved in scanning individuals at other sites and there will be a wish to bring that data to YNiC for analysis. But please can we ask you to ensure that: a) you have permission to do so from the remote site's own ethical governance committee and if necessary their data protection officer. You should also ensure that the list of people who will analyse that data in YNiC do have permission to access that data. Permission from YNiC alone is not sufficient. b) that YNiC is informed that this data is being stored on our systems. If we receive a freedom of information request or an enquiry within the laws of the data protection legislation we cannot respond accurately if we do not know about it. We are obliged to provide this information. Not knowing is not a defence. c) that the data is anonymised. This is critical. No study has permission to access non-anonymised data on our systems under any circumstances. d) No data is transferred to us from outside Europe without specific permission from the University's data protection office. We would be happy to help if this is necessary. We have a duty of care to our participants and their willingness to take part in studies is related to us treating their data respectfully and legally. This is not being issued because we are aware of any current problems at YNiC but because we have heard of problems at other sites where they have not taken care about data storage. Please can I ask everyone to be diligent about these important issues. Thank you Gary -- --------------- Gary Green Director 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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seminar today
by Gary Green 23 May '13

23 May '13

We will be taking Krish Singh to dinner this evening. If you would like to join us please let me know 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: YNiC seminar Today - external speaker
by Gary Green 23 May '13

23 May '13

Dear Users TODAY, (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a presentation by Krish Singh from CUBRIC. The title of Krish's talk is "Non-invasive MEG measures of cortical oscillatory dynamics in health and disease". Abstract: Magnetoencephalography (MEG) allows the non-invasive localisation and characterisation of a range of cortical oscillatory phenomena, which are increasingly thought to reflect both local and network properties of the neural populations underpinning different aspects of perceptual and cognitive function. These studies reveal complex, task-specific and spatially localised effects, some of which appear to be co-localised with the BOLD-fMRI response to the same task. In this talk I shall explain some of the methodology behind these studies and how these human MEG signals compare with invasive recordings in both animals and humans. The main focus will be in looking at how individual differences in oscillatory parameters such as amplitude and frequency can be related to variations in perceptual/behavioural task performance and to individual differences in neurotransmitter concentrations. Finally I will talk about the relevance of these studies to clinical conditions such as Epilepsy and Schizophrenia. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- Dr. Rebecca E. Millman York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park York YO10 5DG Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Tel: 01904 435 5373 -- ynic-users mailing list ynic-users(a)ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/ynic-users

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Fwd: Full Time Post-Doctoral Research Position in Social Neuroscience
by Gary Green 23 May '13

23 May '13

*Full Time Post-Doctoral Research Position in Social Neuroscience * The Person Perception and Person Knowledge Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi (located in the United Arab Emirates), under the supervision of Professor Susanne Quadflieg, is seeking a talented post-doctoral researcher. The successful candidate will conduct MEG and behavioral studies on person perception and person inferences. The position should commence in September 2013 (but the exact start date is negotiable). For more information, please note the attachment. You may also contact Susanne Quadflieg via email (susanne.quadflieg(a)nyu.edu <mailto:susanne.quadflieg@nyu.edu>), and/or visit her web site (http://nyuad.nyu.edu/academics/faculty/quadflieg/).

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Fwd: Postdoc position availble in Rome
by Gary Green 23 May '13

23 May '13

The MARBILab (Magnetic Resonance for Brain Investigation Laboratory) at the Enrico Fermi Center, Rome, Italy, is opening a call for a 2-years postdoctoral position in the area of brain functional networks in neurodegenerative disorders and aging, exploiting quantitative MRI techniques . The aim of the project is to investigate the brain disconnection at network level occurring during aging and dementia, and to disentangle the relevant vascular and metabolic components. The project is part of the NETFUN (Brain FUNctional NETwork studied by NMR) project, a collaboration between Enrico Fermi Centre and the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Center (CUBRIC) – School of Psychology – Cardiff University (UK). Available facilities include 3 3T scanners (2 in Rome, 1 in Cardiff) and full processing facilities. The ideal applicant has a solid MRI background, including a PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or Information Technology. Experience with analysis of functional and structural MRI data is highly desirable, as well as good knowledge of Matlab programming language. The postdoc fellow will work in a multidisciplinary group, with experience in dementia and in functional and structural MRI. The study will be mainly based in Rome (MARBILab, c/o Santa Lucia Foundation), with some work based in Cardiff. Thus, the applicant must be inclined to collaborate in different environments, and highly motivated. The post will be available from June, and is funded for 2 years. Salary is in the range of 25000 EUR/year (tax-exempt) Informal enquiries to Dr Federico Giove federico.giove(a)roma1.infn.it The official call will be published within June on http://www.centrofermi.it/index.php/grants/bandi , (Italian language), but interested people are expected to send a CV including publication list before the application to federico.giove(a)roma1.infn.it

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PhD studentships in Cambridge
by Gareth Gaskell 23 May '13

23 May '13

see attached for details...

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The latest Innovations in Higher Education
by Modernising Higher Education 2013 Conference 23 May '13

23 May '13

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MEG group meeting tomorrow
by Catarina Teige 22 May '13

22 May '13

Dear all, Just a quick reminder about tomorrow's MEG group meeting, 12:15 in the A202, where Pat Johnston and Michael Simpson will talk about their work on face recognition and DSI. Hope you can all make it. Cheers, Catta

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Interview Rooms
by Michael Simpson 21 May '13

21 May '13

Dear all, we have placed 'Do Not Disturb' signs in the YNiC Interview Rooms. If you are consenting or testing a participant prior to scanning, please display these signs on the door. And naturally, if you see a 'Do Not Disturb' sign, please respect it. With thanks, Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar 23rd May - external speaker
by Rebecca E Millman 20 May '13

20 May '13

Dear Users This Thursday (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a presentation by Krish Singh from CUBRIC. The title of Krish's talk is "Non-invasive MEG measures of cortical oscillatory dynamics in health and disease". Abstract: Magnetoencephalography (MEG) allows the non-invasive localisation and characterisation of a range of cortical oscillatory phenomena, which are increasingly thought to reflect both local and network properties of the neural populations underpinning different aspects of perceptual and cognitive function. These studies reveal complex, task-specific and spatially localised effects, some of which appear to be co-localised with the BOLD-fMRI response to the same task. In this talk I shall explain some of the methodology behind these studies and how these human MEG signals compare with invasive recordings in both animals and humans. The main focus will be in looking at how individual differences in oscillatory parameters such as amplitude and frequency can be related to variations in perceptual/behavioural task performance and to individual differences in neurotransmitter concentrations. Finally I will talk about the relevance of these studies to clinical conditions such as Epilepsy and Schizophrenia. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- Dr. Rebecca E. Millman York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park York YO10 5DG Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Tel: 01904 435 5373

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Fwd: 4 Year Post-doc investigating effects of early adversity
by Gary Green 19 May '13

19 May '13

*Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow in Clinical Neuroscience* *Location: *Highfield Campus, University of Southampton, UK *Salary: *£27,854 to £34,223 Full-Time Fixed Term for 4 years *Closing Date: *Saturday 15 June 2013 *Reference: *239213JW */English & Romanian Adoptees Brain Imaging Study/* We are currently inviting applications for a post-doctoral Research Fellowship working on a unique MRC-funded study exploring the long-term effects of early institutional deprivation on the development of brain structure and function. The role will primarily involve working with young adults to collect and analyse structural and functional MRI data. You will also collect clinical and neurocognitive data using standardised measures/tasks and will work closely with the project supervisors to interpret and write up the results for publication, and prepare presentations for internal and external scientific meetings and reports to our funders. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and experience of giving presentations and preparing academic papers (and ideally grant applications). You will have a good understanding of the principles of MRI data analysis, and specialist training in either structural or functional MRI analysis (ideally with SPM or FSL). However, further MRI analysis training will be provided. You will have a postgraduate degree in cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuroimaging, or a related subject. A PhD and experience of working with clinical populations would be highly advantageous. This post will be based in the Developmental Brain-Behaviour Laboratory (DBBL) at the University of Southampton, but you will work closely with colleagues at the Institute of Psychiatry in London. The post will involve significant travel between Southampton and London and you will be expected to work occasionally outside normal office hours and at weekends. The appointment will also require an enhanced DSB disclosure (similar to Criminal Record Bureau clearance). The post is tenable from 1st September 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter. For further details and informal enquiries, please contact Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke at ejb3(a)southampton.ac.uk <mailto:ejb3@southampton.ac.uk> or via telephone at +442380 594604. *The closing date for this position is the 15th June 2013. Please apply through www.jobs.soton.ac.uk <http://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk/> or telephone +442380 592421 for an application form. Please quote reference 239213JW on all correspondence. *

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Fwd: fMRI post-doc position in Rome
by Gary Green 19 May '13

19 May '13

The Neuroimaging Laboratory at the Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome (Italy) offers a postdoctoral position to work on fMRI projects under the supervision of Dr Emiliano Macaluso. The projects will involve combining computational models of sensory salience and neuroimaging data to investigate the interplay between attention and memory during the processing of complex stimuli (e.g. videos of natural environments). The Neuroimaging Laboratory is equipped with a 3 Tesla MR scanner that is fully dedicated to research. In addition, within the Lab we have a wide-ranging expertise of advanced neuroimaging methods, including analyses of structural and functional connectivity. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience (or a related field), expertise in the acquisition and analysis of fMRI data and excellent programming skills. The successful candidate is expected to work within the general framework of the project, but also to actively contribute with his/her own ideas. The initial appointment is for two years. Salary will be commensurate with experience (26.000-32.000 Euro p.a. gross). Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, together with the names and email-addresses of two referees to: Dr Emiliano Macaluso Director of the Neuroimaging Laboratory Santa Lucia Foundation Via Ardeatina, 306 00179 Rome (Italy) The closing date for the receipt of applications is the *16th June 2013*. For informal enquiries please e-mail: e.macaluso(a)hsantalucia.it --- Dr Emiliano Macaluso Neuroimaging Laboratory Santa Lucia Foundation Via Ardeatina 306 00179 Rome (Italy) Tel.: 0039 - 06 5150 1493 FAX: 0039 - 06 5150 1213 E-mail: e.macaluso(a)hsantalucia.it Web: www.slneuroimaginglab.com The information contained in this message is confidential and is intended for the exclusive use of the person(s) or company(s) above addessed. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are expressly prohibited from using, copying and distributing this message or any part of it in accordance with art. 616 of the criminal code and the law 196/03 (privacy). If you receive this message please don't read it but destroy it and then inform us by e-mail or by phone - number +39 06515011

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position: Univ of Florida
by Gary Green 19 May '13

19 May '13

A postdoctoral position is available in the Laboratory for Rehabilitation Neuroscience (lrnlab.org) at the University of Florida. The laboratory is supported by the National Institutes of Health. Our main focus is to develop a better understanding of motor systems neuroscience and treatments for motor disorders in humans. LRNLAB seeks a candidate for a NIH funded postdoctoral position in motor neuroscience using functional MRI and diffusion imaging. The specific focus of the research is to investigate brain degeneration in Parkinson's disease and dystonia. QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate should have a Ph.D. in bioengineering, neuroscience, motor control, psychology, or related field. Experience in using fMRI and/or diffusion imaging is highly desirable. Experience with neuroimaging analyses, ability to work with patients with movement disorders, and/or strong evidence of writing ability will be important. APPLICATION: Applications must be submitted online at: http://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/27120 and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and email address of three references. Please send inquiries to Dr. David Vaillancourt (vcourt(a)ufl.edu <mailto:vcourt@ufl.edu>). Applications are encouraged to be submitted prior to the deadline and they will be reviewed continually up until the deadline of July 15, 2013. LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT: The Laboratory for Rehabilitation Neuroscience is co-directed by Drs. David Vaillancourt and Stephen Coombes. The laboratory is supported by the National Institutes of Health. Our main focus is to develop a better understanding of motor systems neuroscience and treatments for motor disorders in humans. There is 3000 square foot of space within the laboratory supporting an EEG lab, Pain lab, and Motor Neuroscience lab. In addition, there is office space dedicated to the personnel working with the group and dedicated for computing and printing, software and hardware development, and scientific meetings amongst collaborators. The laboratory is less than 1 mile from the AMRIS facility which is located in the McKnight Brain Institute where the 3T research dedicated Phillips magnet is housed. We also have excellent collaborations with the Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration co-directed by Drs. Michael Okun and Kelly Foote. David E. Vaillancourt, PhD Laboratory for Rehabilitation Neuroscience (LRN) lrnlab.org

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Fwd: [SPM] post-doc position available
by Gary Green 19 May '13

19 May '13

A one-year post-doc position is opening from June 1st, 2013 - May 31st, 2014 at Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College, in New York area. Research project was funded by NIH. The study mainly focuses on cognitive function of Parkinson's disease using FDG-PET and multi-modal MRI including structural MRI, DTI, ASL, MRS. Qualification: PhD in neuroscience, psychology, experienced with SPM. If interested, please send CV and research statement to: chaorui.huang(a)gmail.com ===================== Chaorui Huang, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Brain and Mind Research Institute Weill Medical College of Cornell University

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Positions on Image Segmentation and Registration
by Gary Green 19 May '13

19 May '13

Several postdoctoral positions are available in IDEA lab (https://www.med.unc.edu/bric/ideagroup), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. Position 1 (Deformable Segmentation): The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image feature extraction, shape representation, and shape statistics. Experience on medical image segmentation using deformable surface, level sets, and graph cut is highly desirable. People with machine learning background on image features and shape statistics are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong knowledge on programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of statistical deformable segmentation methods for prostate and brain. Position 2 (Brain Image Registration): The successful candidate should have a strong background on Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, preferably with emphasis on image analysis, or computer vision. Experience on medical image registration and analysis is highly desirable. People with group-wise registration or 4D registration are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge on neuroscience and programming background (good command of LINUX, C and C++, scripting, and Matlab) are desirable. The research topic will be the development and validation of 3D, 4D, and group-wise image registration methods for brain image analysis. The successful candidates will be part of a diverse group including radiologists, psychologists, physicists, biostatistician, and computer scientists, and will build upon the group's previous work on medical image analysis. If interested, please email resume to Dr. Dinggang Shen (dgshen(a)med.unc.edu <mailto:dgshen@med.unc.edu>).

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Fwd: Post-doc and faculty positions in cognitive neuropsychology lab in USTC (Chinese)
by Gary Green 19 May '13

19 May '13

*The positions listed below require the applicants can speak Chinese fluently. So I wrote this advertisement in Chinese.* *Sorry about it!* *Best,* *Xiaochu* * * *中国科学技术大学认知神经心理学实验室特聘副教授及博士后招聘* 中国科学技术大学认知神经心理学实验室现在的研究方向现在集中到渴求产生和调控的神经机制上，所涉及到的研究领域为动机、情绪、奖赏和决策，所使用的工具为磁共振、脑电和TDCS（当然也包括行为学），另外也有一些应用性的研究（比如 neurofeedback, 催眠等）。写要求前，先讲讲我们这里的一些优势。 1、科大确实是个好学校，除了北大清华外，我敢说学生素质不低于其他任何国内的学校和研究所，而且资源比较丰富。博士后和副研，我都会配学生助手的，因此这一点很重要的。 2、实验室自己已经具有了磁共振兼容的脑电和TDCS，随时可以使用。 3、学校的磁共振中心正在建设，7月份应该就能使用了。现在做实验是跟周围的医院合作，有特殊的关系。我可以保证只要实验设计的好、被试能召集到，可以在3 周内完成30个被试数据的收集。 4、经费这两年不用担心，基本上能够可以做到，在现有研究方向内想做啥就做啥，再后面就要看我们做的好不好了。 5、我也是刚刚开始建立自己的学术体系，所以只要你有合理的想法，我们都可以去尝试，不用担心由于跟老板之前的结果冲突，而无法得到支持的情况。特别是绝对不会出现，你把东西发给我，我很长时间不会回复的现象。 6、本实验室所在院系为生命科学学院神经生物学系，因此你会发现你会处于非常交叉的一个环境中（从最微观的分子到最整体的生态系统都有人做）。这在国内是很少见的。大家都知道，跨界将很能促进高水平文章的发表。当然也有一些劣势了： 1、合肥！合肥！“在合肥这个偏僻的地方对你的工作（或者科大的发展）有什么负面影响？” 这个问题我被问了无数次了。现在我的标准回答是“合肥现在已经通电了” 。个人一直觉得对于博士后(甚至特聘副教授)这些非永久性的职位，最需要考虑的是所在实验室能否在科研上提供足够的支持，能否出好的成果。其他的都是浮云。有好成果，你下一阶段想去哪儿去哪儿；没有好成果，你想留下来也是不容易的。跟北上广或其他特大城市（合肥大小也是个省会，我觉得在生活水平上怎么也不明显弱于所有非省会的地级市吧。）相比，浮躁和外界干扰的情况要少很多。作科研还是要耐得寂寞的。如果你觉得夜店和大商场是你生活不可缺少的一部分的话，那我们不是一路人。另外，从最近几年的数据看，合肥都在全国最宜居城市的前几名。生活一定不会奢华，但是我觉得会比较舒适。 2、跟北大、北师大和心理所等地相比，科大小同行比较少，交流比不上别人。我个人的背景也是神经生物的，但是我不会要求你有类似的背景。其实我更想你的背景是其他的方面（心理、计算机、数学等）。我还是那个观点，同行交流是重要，但是只有相关但是不同的学科之间的碰撞才能真正产生高水平的思想和成果。另外，坦率的说（可能很多人不认同我的这个观点），我觉得实验室外的交流更多的对PI们产生idea有作用。在你没有掌控一个实验室之前，你更多的精力永远是如何把一个idea变成现实，而不是产生一个idea。最想招的还是博士后。要求：除了需要具有阅读、撰写英文论文的能力、一定的计算机编程基础及良好的团队合作精神外，需要具有下面至少一项背景： 1、使用磁共振（最优先！）或脑电或TDCS研究人高级认知功能的经验（最好是动机、情绪、奖赏或决策相关，至少打算做的是这些方面。完全不相关的，来了，你不舒服我也不舒服。）。 2、使用动物磁共振进行研究的经验。 3、对磁共振（仍然是最优先！）或脑电或TDCS的数据处理技术发展有经验（这个方面的背景可以是工程、数学等）。 4、至少要在科大做3年，如果你想做两期（5-6年），我当然会更高兴。你要是能在之前找到faculty的位置，我肯定也不会拦你。待遇：5万多（签约时的数目）+2万（绩效，只要不是特别差劲，我都会给的）+经费提成（以你为主申请的经费，学校都会给与一定的提成）+发表文章奖励（具体见实验室管理规定，如果足够好的话，会比你前面三项加起来多）。不过，要说一声，这是年薪，税前的，也不是按月平均发的。另外还有2室一厅过渡房(精修带家具)一套。另外结了婚的双方名下在安徽没有房产的，学校一次性补贴44800元（每年学校在金额上有所变动）孩子入科大幼儿园、小学和附初中的权利。科大幼儿园、小学和初中是合肥最好的幼儿园、小学和初中（没有之一）。什么?你的孩子已经上高中了！那么很遗憾，你与我之间的年龄差距已经让我不敢再做你的老板了。：）还有一些老师都有的小福利。特聘副研究员：这是在招co-PI。因为名额有限，而且你的工资的至少一半甚至更多是我支付的，所以要求比较高。我基本的想法是宁缺勿滥。这属于tenure-track的职位。现在名义上是3年一评，最多有两次机会，即6年，如果评不进正式的有编制的副教授的职位的话，就必须走人。但是听我们院长说，这个规定可能不会严格执行，将来可能会演变成，只要我还在科大并且还能养的起你，你就可以一直干下去(当然，如果你在中间评上了正式职位，就跟我在不在科大没关系了。)。当然这种高级的职位，我一个普通教授是没有权利下最后决定的。但是作为主要需求人和重要出资者，我的建议应该会被学校和学院里慎重考虑的。要求： 1、在研究兴趣和背景上，一定要和我match。具体说来就是，采用磁共振或脑电（最好都用过，磁共振优先）研究人或动物的动机、情绪、奖赏或决策的。在这个问题上，我不想迁就你，也不想你迁就我，因为这对你我都是损失。 2、在国内、外比较好的研究组，做过博士后。如果是国外拿的学位，又有比较好的文章，这点可以忽略。 3、至少发表过2篇SCI一作论文，其中至少1篇Neuroimage或HBM及以上等级的文章。待遇：年薪：面议（学校给的范围是10万-20万。但请你不要把自己未来的薪酬往20万附近想象，因为那已经超过了我作为一个正教授所拿到的钱。基本的原则是如果你的文章明显比我现在的co-PI好的话（一篇JNS，一篇Neuroimage，两篇Plos One），我会给你比他更多的钱；如果跟他差不多或者差的不多的话，就一样；如果差的很多的话，估计你也拿不到这个位置。）+基金提成+论文奖励孩子入托入园入校有学校内的过渡房（两室一厅）可以住。此外，还有一些其它的小福利。不包括福利分房（这应该是特聘和正式之间的最主要的差别）。不过，就合肥的房价和你的工资水平而言，只要你不是月光族，就作不了房奴。这和在北上广的情况是完全不一样的。我还没有看到周围的副教授们有为房子发愁的。说实话，我一直认为招人这事跟谈恋爱很类似。谁都有一堆的硬条件，但是最后都要加上一条就是要有感觉。同理，我这不是招学生而是找合作者，因此脾气秉性相投是我更看重的。我理想中的相处模式是，你努力工作，我尽我能力帮助你成功，然后在其中我也能得到我想要的东西。当然这话比较空，我下面写点具体的东西。先介绍一下自己的性格和行为特点吧（每个人都有自己的观察，我只知道自己对自己的观察，应该有不自觉的美化。强烈建议，直接找我的co-pi、博士后和学生了解和综合一下，从而得到更加真实的结论），你先看看能不能接受这样一个人做你的老板。 1、勤奋。因为天资不是太好的问题，自从初中开始，我就是周围环境中，最为勤奋和努力的（至少是之一）。包括现在我仍然是实验室几乎每天走的最晚的，工作时间最长的人（每天工作8-14小时，每周工作6-7天。当然，对于现在的我，这不全是好事，我还在努力的学习如何做一个好的老板）。 2、有事业心。没拿到教授职位之前，那是肯定的，否则我也混不到现在的位置。之后，至少到目前为止，我还是希望自己的科研事业能更上一层楼。另外学院和我之前的导师招我回来时，对我也是有期望的，我怎么也不能让他们失望吧。因此我对整个实验室的所有人，包括我自己，都比较的push。 3、脾气还不错。在公开场合我对实验室成员都是尽量以表扬为主。不过，因为要求比较高，所以私底下提意见也是常有的事。一般我都会很注意语气的。我很少发脾气，所以不用担心我骂人。不过也有人说过我的气场很足，我不是太能理解这种感受。我个人的希望和努力目标是在实验室里能得到与PI位置相符的尊敬和控制权，但是又不至于让人害怕从而不敢说实话。 4、性格外向，有啥说啥。爱说，但是口才不好，所以比较罗嗦。不过，实验室里那么多人，我又有那么事忙，一周最多给你唐僧一次，应该问题不大吧。当然我经常抢在对方充分表达自己前，把自己的想法一股脑都说出来。这跟我目前的身份不符，也是我现在想努力提高的一部分。我希望你的性格和行为特点，跟下面这些内容越接近越好。 1、有足够强的事业心。首先，你已经不是学生而是老师了。在博士毕业后，你选择了继续在科研圈混，就意味着你正式的上了科研这条贼船。因此，我希望你对自己的人生规划，至少是40岁前拿到正教授开宗立业或者自己创办的公司走上正轨（我个人很喜欢有应用前景的科研工作）。我是用青春换明天的信奉者和实践者，如果你认为在你的*_现阶段_*生活和工作同等重要的话，我觉得我们不是志同道合的战友。我对你和我现在实验室里所有的博士后和co-pi的都是这个期望，拼搏3-5 年，拿到2篇10分以上的一作文章，然后踢开我自己当老板去。 2、勤奋和天才至少有一样。我自己是勤奋的人，所以我的确不喜欢不勤奋的人，因为我觉得那是在浪费自己的天分。但是如果你天才到了一定的程度，不需要花很多时间，就能把所有的事都干得很好的话，我也能接受。这里勤奋的标准是我自己，天才的标准是我现在的co-PI。 3、性格上尽量外向一些，有任何问题或不满意的地方，请及时跟我讲。我是独生子女，从小在家里就是说了算的，所以对别人的细微情绪反应不是太敏感。一直对内向不爱说话的人交往无能。博士后和co-pi是一个实验室的核心骨干。如果之间关系出了问题，对实验室的运转将是毁灭性的。 4、工作上积极主动。再次提醒，这些职位都是老师不是学生。我假定你已经受到过了基本的相关科研训练了。到我这里，进一步的训练是一定的，但也是发挥自己的所长的时候了。我在博士和博士后期间都是实验室里主动找老板最多的人。希望你也能如此，至少你主动找我和我主动找你的次数不能差距太大。这样我们可以把课题推进的更快些。 5、我只会鼓励但不会强迫你去申请小基金。保证你的科研经费是我的义务和责任，不是你的。你只需要努力把自己的课题做好就行了。在我的心目中，科研工作是个越老越吃香的职业。因此把目光放长远些会更好。要想挣快钱，做生意最好。 6、最后希望能在为人处事上有一定的成熟度，知道一些基本的道理。比如，欲先取之必先予之；老板push你，至少在一定程度上，是为你好；不要总认为只有自己是对的；这个世界上除了你父母，没人欠你的等。 PI介绍： http://biox.ustc.edu.cn/szdw/szkxybrjh/201206/t20120618_137240.html 实验室主页：http://staff.ustc.edu.cn/~zxcustc/ <http://staff.ustc.edu.cn/%7Ezxcustc/> 有兴趣者请将cv发给我，并与我联系：张效初 zxcustc at ustc.edu.cn <mailto:zxcustc@ustc.edu.cn>

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Fwd: Open position in WTCN Physics Group, UCL, London
by Gary Green 19 May '13

19 May '13

Sent on behalf of Nikolaus Weiskopf. Research Associate or Senior Research Associate MR Data Analysis Scientist Institute of Neurology -Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging A postdoctoral position for an expert in MR data analysis is available within the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (WTCN), UCL Institute of Neurology. The Centre conducts cutting-edge research by means of functional and structural brain imaging, and is equipped with three 3 T MRI scanners (Siemens Tim Trio with 32-ch head coil), an MEG system (CTF/VSM), and MR compatible EEG and TMS systems. One of the MRI systems will soon be equipped with an optical tracking system for prospective motion correction (Kineticor). We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work within the physics group at the WTCN reporting to Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf, Head of MRI Physics. The group specializes in the development of a broad range of methods, including diffusion, structural and functional imaging, based on understanding the underlying MR physics, to arrive at efficient solutions. Current projects include, but are not limited to, maximizing acquisition efficiency and resolution, artifacts correction, quantitative MRI and neurofeedback techniques (see http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/Research/physics.html). The post holder will be expected to support on-going neuroscience research and will pursue individual research into MR image reconstruction, data processing and modeling methods related to the primary projects of the group. Applicants must have a PhD or, if not already held, the PhD must have been obtained by the agreed start-date (Research Associate applicants only), in physics, biomedical engineering, computer science, or a comparable subject. A strong background in MR image processing, modeling and data analysis is essential, as is expertise in programming high-level languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab). Applicants must be specialists in at least one (for Research Associate) or two (for Senior Research Associate) of the following areas: Siemens MR scanners and software (IDEA, ICE), MR image reconstruction methods, anatomical and/or functional MRI, optimization of MR acquisition protocols, SPM8 / SPM 12 software, pulse sequence programming, DTI or more advanced diffusion imaging processing (e.g., axonal diameter measurements), time-series analysis. Those applying for the Senior Research Associate position will also need to be able to demonstrate an established publication track record and experience of leading a team of researchers. The post is available immediately and is funded by the Wellcome Trust for three years in the first instance. Starting salary in the range of £32,375 - £39,132 pa on UCL Grade 7 (Research Associate) or £40,126- £47,441 pa on UCL Grade 8 (Senior Research Associate) including London Allowance, superannuable. You should apply for this post through UCL's online recruitment – http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs where you can download a job description and person specification using ref: 1329569. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, Institute of Neurology, (email: IoN.HRAdmin(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:IoN.HRAdmin@ucl.ac.uk>). Informal enquiries to Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf (email: n.weiskopf(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:n.weiskopf@ucl.ac.uk>). Closing date: 3 June 2013 UCL Taking Action for Equality -- Dr. Nikolaus Weiskopf Head of Physics & Senior Lecturer Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging UCL Institute of Neurology University College London 12 Queen Square London WC1N 3BG United Kingdom Tel. +44-20-3448-4381 Fax +44-20-7813-1420 n.weiskopf(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:n.weiskopf@ucl.ac.uk>

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position on the Project 'Bayesian Modelling of Brain Networks' (1.0 fte)
by Gary Green 19 May '13

19 May '13

Sent on behalf of Marcel van Gerven. Postdoctoral Position on the Project 'Bayesian Modelling of Brain Networks' (1.0 fte) Faculty of Social Sciences Vacancy number: 24.14.13 Closing date: 1 June 2013 Responsibilities As a postdoctoral researcher you will be working on the BAMBINO project (Bayesian modelling of brain networks) funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). One of your main duties will be to develop sophisticated Bayesian inference methods for estimating changes in cognitive processing, using diffusion MRI, functional MRI and MEG data. The main focus will be on data fusion, latent variable modelling, and time series analysis in challenging large-scale applications. New methods will be developed in collaboration with Prof. Heskes, who is research director of the Institute for Computing and Information Sciences and an expert on approximate inference methods. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will help develop this new research line and assist in teaching and supervising Master’s and PhD students. The position provides the opportunity to conduct world-class research as a key member of an interdisciplinary team. Work environment The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of three research centres: the Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging and the Centre for Neuroscience. The Donders Institute focuses on state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience with a multidisciplinary approach, and offers excellent lab and neuroimaging facilities, PhD supervision and courses, and technical support. The project is embedded within the Donders Institute’s research theme ‘Brain Networks and Neuronal Communication’ and will be supervised by Dr Marcel van Gerven, head of the Computational Cognitive Neuroscience group. Dr van Gerven is based at the Donders Centre for Cognition. You will also collaborate intensively with researchers from the Institute for Computing and Information Science, which has an outstanding track record in statistical machine learning. The Donders Institute is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and as such encourages applications from women and minorities. Radboud University offers a parental leave scheme and on-campus day care. What we expect from you We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a PhD degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field of study. Excellent math and programming skills and a background in statistical machine learning are prerequisites. Experience in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging is not required. You should have an excellent scientific track record, excellent organizational and communicative skills, a strong motivation, and excellent skills in written and spoken English. What we have to offer We offer you: - employment: 1.0 fte; - in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus; - the minimum salary for the postdoctoral position is €3,227 and the maximum salary (based on full-time employment) €4,418 gross/month; - The initial salary depends on relevant work experience; - appointment for a minimum of 3 years, with the possibility of extension; - you will be classified as a Researcher level 3 in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO). Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions? Other Information Starting date: preferably September 2013. Would you like to know more? Further information on: Donders Institute/research Dr. Marcel van Gerven Telephone: +31 24 3655931 E-mail: m.vangerven(a)donders.ru.nl Applications Are you interested? It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications by e-mail. Please send your application, stating vacancy number 24.14.13, to vacancies(a)socsci.ru.nl, for the attention of HRM-Department, before 1 June 2013.

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MEG group meeting next Thursday
by Markus van Ackeren 17 May '13

17 May '13

Hi everyone, I would like to invite you to our (slightly delayed) MEG group meeting next Thursday (23.05.2013) at 12.15 in the Venables room, A202 (Department of Psychology). Pat Johnston and Michael Simpson will talk about their work on face recognition and DSI. More detailed information regarding the talk will follow in due course Since I will be at a conference next week, Catarina Teige has kindly agreed to take over the organization for this session. She will answer any questions regarding the meeting in my absence (cirt500(a)york.ac.uk) With best wishes, Markus van Ackeren

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Fwd: ECR wine tasting event
by Katya Krieger-Redwood 16 May '13

16 May '13

Hello everyone, Just a reminder about the Wine Tasting Event that will take place next week on *Wednesday 22nd May from 17:30 in room C003.* Please be sure to sign up and put £3 into the honesty box in the staff room by the *end of tomorrow (Friday 17th May)*. Look forward to seeing you there! the ECR forum On 8 May 2013 15:27, Adele Goman <ag561(a)york.ac.uk> wrote: > Dear all, > > The Early Career Researcher’s Forum has organised a wine tasting event. > There will be the opportunity to try different wines, learn some > interesting facts about wine and take part in a wine-themed quiz. > > The event will take place on *Wednesday 22nd May from 17:30 in room C003.* > > There is a small charge for this event (£3) which you can pay into the > honesty box in the staff room (don’t forget to also write your name on the > sign up sheet in there). Please note, in order to cater appropriately for > this event we are asking for people to sign up (and pay) *by Friday 17thMay > *. > > Hope to see you there. > > Adele > > On behalf of the ECR > > -- > Adele Goman > PhD student > > Room B001b > Department of Psychology > University of York > YO10 5DD > > Email: ag561(a)york.ac.uk > Tel: 01904 322879 >

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Fwd: Post-doc in in quantitative imaging
by Gary Green 13 May '13

13 May '13

*Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital Rome, Italy Post-doc in quantitative imaging* *Period of appointment*: The role is full-time and fixed term for a duration of 12 months. A renewal for extra 12 months will also be possible. We are seeking a researcher at post-doc level with a strong interest in the development of neuroimaging methodology. The post-holder will work on a pediatric neuroimaging project which aims to develop novel MRI data acquisition and analysis strategies (on 3T Skyra and 1.5 T Achieva) based around BOLD FMRI and ASL measurement of cerebral blood flow (CBF). The post-holder will be expected to test these new methods in volunteers and in specific groups of neurological pediatric patients in collaboration with clinical colleagues. Applicants should have a first degree in the physical or engineering sciences and a relevant PhD. The ability to communicate well with scientific colleagues and participants in our experiments is also important. Candidates should have a good understanding of MRI sequences whereas having experience in pulse programming in Siemens and/or Philips platforms would be ideal but not essential. A strong background in computer programming (C++, Matlab) is required. The candidate will be asked to have a track record of publication in scientific journals and be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Vittorio Cannatà (vittorio.cannata(a)opbg.net) and Dr Antonio Napolitano (antonio.napolitano(a)opbg.net) to send the application (CV and 2 reference letters) or, before submitting a formal application, to find out more about the role.

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