The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
(MPI-CBS) in Leipzig and its newly established Otto Hahn Group on the
"Neural Bases of Intonation in Speech", led by Daniela Sammler, are now
offering a
PhD position for 3 years
in a research project on social aspects of prosody perception in speech
using fMRI, MEG and/or TMS.
There is much more to human communication than the (de)coding of the
explicit, propositional meaning of a vocal speech signal. Between the
lines, the vocal output reveals a lot about the speakers’ believes,
attitudes (e.g., sympathy, dominance), and communicative intentions
(e.g., to warn, to request, to command, to tease). Much of such
implicit, illocutionary meaning is conveyed by the “manner of saying”,
i.e. the speech prosody, and the interpretation of those subtleties
involves a lot of pragmatic inference. There is growing evidence that
this latter faculty is distinct from our language abilities such as
phonology, syntax and semantics, making it reasonable to assume the
involvement of brain areas beyond the well-known fronto-temporal
language network in human vocal communication. The goal of the PhD
project is to investigate the neural bases of decoding communicative
intentions conveyed by prosody (i.e. HOW something is said) in contrast
to and in interaction with the decoding of propositional meaning (i.e.
WHAT is said).
Applicants must have a master degree (or equivalent) in psychology,
cognitive sciences, neuroscience, medicine, linguistics, or a related
field. Proficiency in oral and written English is necessary. A solid
methods background (statistics and programming) as well as prior
experience with either fMRI or EEG/MEG are highly desirable. Most
importantly, the successful applicant will share our enthusiasm in
research questions on prosody and the social brain in vocal communication.
Preferable starting date is July 2013. Salary is dependent on experience
and based on MPI stipends or equivalent salary according to German
Public service regulations.
The research will be conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an
internationally leading center for cognitive and imaging neuroscience
equipped with a 7T MRI scanner, three 3T MRI scanners, a 306 channels
MEG system, a TMS system and several EEG suites. All facilities are
supported by experienced IT and physicist staff. Our institute (just 190
km or 70 minutes by train, south of Berlin) offers a very international
environment, with English and German being the languages spoken in the
laboratory. It offers a friendly and generous environment of researchers
with diverse backgrounds and with an excellent infrastructure.
In order to increase the proportion of female staff members,
applications from female scientists are particularly encouraged.
Preference will be given to disabled persons with the same qualification.
Applications should be sent to the email below as a single,
appropriately named pdf email attachment. It should enclose a cover
letter (max. 2 pages) that also specifies your future research
interests; a CV; up to three representative reprints; and contact
details of two personal references. This call remains open until the
position is filled. The application should be kindly sent to
personal(a)cbs.mpg.de using the code "PhD 3/13" in the subject.
For further details please contact Dr Daniela Sammler, Max Planck
Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany,
sammler(a)cbs.mpg.de
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Daniela SAMMLER, Ph.D.
Max Planck Institute for
Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Stephanstr. 1a
04103 Leipzig
phone: +49 341 9940 2679
fax: +49 341 9940 2260
On behalf of Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf, I am distributing the following job ad:
UCL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY
Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging
Senior Research Associate / Research Associate: MRI Physicist
A postdoctoral position for an expert in MR physics is available
within the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (WTCN), UCL
Institute of Neurology. The Centre conducts cutting-edge brain
research by means of functional and structural 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.
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 appointee will be engaged in his/her own research projects to
improve and develop novel MRI acquisition methods related to the
primary projects of the group. Particular emphasis will be placed on
fMRI acquisition methods with very high temporal and spatial
resolution, enabling unprecedented studies of connectivity and
functional microstructure. The appointee will also provide active
support of the WTCN’s cutting edge neuroscience research.
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 physics is essential, as
is expertise in programming high-level languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab).
Applicants must be specialised in at least one (for Research
Associate) or two (for Senior Research Associate) of the following
areas: pulse sequence programming, Siemens MR scanners and software
(IDEA, ICE), MR image reconstruction methods (in particular, parallel
imaging), assessing safety of equipment/implants in the MR
environment, time-series analysis, functional MRI or SPM software.
Those applying for the SRA 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: 1308556.
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please
contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, Institute of Neurology,
23 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email: IoN.HRAdmin(a)ucl.ac.uk).
Informal enquiries to Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf (email: n.weiskopf(a)ucl.ac.uk);
Further information on the lab:
http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/Research/physics.html
Closing date: 25th Feb. 2013
UCL Taking Action for Equality
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Dr. Siawoosh Mohammadi
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Wellcome Trust Center for Neuroimaging
Institute of Neurology
University College London
12 Queen Square
London WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Tel. +44-20-344-84368, (internal ext 84368)
Fax. +44-20-7813-1420
siawoosh.mohammadi(a)ucl.ac.uk
Postdoctoral Fellow: Cognitive Neuroscience of Language. A post-doctoral
research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Rutvik Desai at
the University of South Carolina, Department of Psychology. The lab
focuses on cognitive neuroscience of language, semantic memory, and
embodiment using fMRI, TMS, patient studies, and computational modeling.
Postdoctoral Fellow: Cognitive Neuroscience of Visual Cognition. A
post-doctoral research position is available in John Henderson’s Visual
Cognition Lab. The lab focuses on eye movements, attention, and visual
cognition in scene perception and reading using co-registration of eye
movements with fMRI, EEG, TMS, tDCS, along with computational modeling.
The Fellows will have an exciting opportunity to pursue collaborative
and self-directed projects at one of the premier cognitive neuroscience
centers in the country, the new Institute for Mind and Brain
(http://mindandbrain.sc.edu/). Successful candidates will have the
opportunity to interact with a large and vibrant cognitive neuroimaging
community of faculty, post-docs, and students. In addition to excellent
fMRI, TMS, tDCS, and EEG facilities, three state of the art eyetrackers
are available. One is interfaced with the 3T Siemens Trio scanner, one
with high-density EEG, and the third is stand-alone.
Candidates with a PhD in any of the cognitive sciences broadly defined
(e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or a related field)
are welcome to apply. A research background in cognitive
science/cognitive neuroscience of language (for the language position)
or vision and attention (for the visual cognition position) is required.
Experience with one or more of fMRI, eyetracking, lesion-symptom
mapping, behavioral testing or imaging of patient populations or
children, TMS, computational modeling, or machine learning is highly
desirable. Salary will be at NIH post-doctoral rates and commensurate
with experience. Initial appointments will be for two years with
opportunity for extension to three years.
For the language position, applications should be sent to SCDeLab at
gmail dot com. For the visual cognition position, applications should be
sent to john dot henderson at sc dot edu. Applications should include
CV, brief statement of research interests, relevant publications, and
names of three referees (who will be asked for a reference letter if
necessary). The starting date is flexible, but earlier is better.
Applications will be assessed as they arrive.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The
University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or
employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation or veteran status.
Applications are invited for a Ph.D. student position at the Center for
Behavioral Brain Sciences (CBBS) and Otto-von-Guericke-University of
Magdeburg, Germany.
Research in the lab is centred on the neural mechanisms of adaptive,
goal-directed behaviour with a particular focus on reward-guided
learning and decision making. We will use various neuroimaging methods
(fMRI, MEG, EEG, TMS) in combination with pharmacological challenges and
computational modelling approaches.
A candidate is sought that is highly motivated, reliable and able to
work independently. The successful applicant will have an MSc or
equivalent degree (or be currently working towards one) in neuroscience
or a related field (biology, psychology, physics, computer science,
engineering). Experience in acquisition and analysis of MEG or EEG data
(in particular time frequency analyses) and good knowledge of MATLAB, as
well as good communication skills (written and orally) are essential.
Additional skills in fMRI would be desirable. Applicants should have an
interest in formal models of neural activity and behaviour.
For more details on the position and application procedure, please
follow this link:
http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/unimagdeburg_media/Stellenausschreibungen/2013/…
Postdoctoral position in Cognitive Neuroscience and Reading Disability
Haskins Laboratories (PI: Dr. Julie A. Van Dyke), New Haven, CT
Application deadline: April 15, 2013
Applications are solicited for a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive
Neuroscience at Haskins Laboratories. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in
psychology, linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field. The
selected candidate will contribute to a recently funded NIH study of the
role of memory interference in comprehension ability. This exciting new
study will explore the relationships between the mechanisms of memory
and language processing as they contribute to (dis)ability in spoken and
written language comprehension. Prior experience in language processing
or memory research using fMRI is required. Responsibilities will include
assistance with designing fMRI and behavioral experiments; fMRI data
analysis; formulating and participating in writing of scientific papers
as part of the research team; and developing independent projects
investigating memory, language, and reading. An additional focus of this
project involves structural MRI analysis, using both volumetric and DTI
techniques to identify the grey and white-matter brain networks that
support resolution of lexical and syntactic interference during single
word and whole sentence reading.
Additional desirable, but not necessary qualifications include:
- Experience with fMRI software: AFNI, FSL, SPM, Freesurfer, or Nipy
- Previous research experience or interest in EEG/ERP analysis (this
project also includes EEG data collection)
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated expertise in statistics such
as multivariate statistics, mixed-effects modeling, SEM, or MLM/HLM
- Strong computer skills using Mac OS X and UNIX/Linux
- Programming Skills (Python, R, MATLAB, C/C++ and or JAVA)
The successful applicant will join Haskins Laboratories
(www.haskins.yale.edu <http://www.haskins.yale.edu>), a private, non-
profit research institute located in downtown New Haven, CT. Founded in
1935, our primary focus is on speech, language, reading, and their
biological bases. Haskins Laboratories has long- standing, formal
affiliations with the University of Connecticut and Yale University. We
are also actively engaged in research collaborations and partnerships
with institutions, groups, and individuals around the world. We house
facilities for conducting eye tracking, including 3 Eyelink 1000
eye-trackers, EEG/ERP (both Biosemi and EGI systems), ultrasound and
NIRS technology, and a mock fMRI scanner, which exactly replicates the
3T scanner used for fMRI research at Yale University.
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Julie Van Dyke
(jvandyke(a)haskins.yale.edu <mailto:jvandyke@haskins.yale.edu>) with
cover letter, statement of research interests, CV, and three letters of
recommendation. The appointment will be made for two years (with the
possibility of renewal for a third year), beginning in Summer/Fall 2013.
Applications should be submitted by April 15, 2013, but the application
process will be ongoing until the position is filled. International
applicants are welcome. Haskins Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Dear Users
Today is the 2nd half of MSc CN project proposal presentations. N.B this
week these talks will take place in *A202* (in Psychology) and start a
little earlier than usual at 4.15 pm.
Please see below for a list of talk titles, associated supervisors and
students.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Rebecca
1 Sleep, salience and emotional memory consolidation (Gareth Gaskell)
Adele James
Mike Jenkins
2 Semantic control vs. representation in the temporal lobe: Effects
of TMS on dissociable aspects of semantic cognition (Beth Jefferies)
Saurabh Sonkusare
Nafeesa Yaqoob
3 Consistent connectivity (Gary Green)
Ben Hunt
Kevin Prinsloo
Mike Hall
Ioannis Papanikolau
Alison Cooper
4 Are 'face' regions in human visual cortex selective for faces or
for perceptual expertise? (Tim Andrews)
Beth Jones
Tingting Yong
Katja Weibert
Sara Lord
5 The neural basis of peripheral visual sensitivity in deaf and
hearing participants (Heidi Baseler)
Sally Clausen
Alexandra Levine
Laura Bridge
Shradha Billawa
6 Functional measures and structural connectivity in a patient with
recurrent achromatopsia and prosopagnosia (A. Morland, Tim Andrews)
James Raymond
Isabel Neatrour
7 Delivery of chromatic flicker in fMRI via a multi-fibre optic
channel (Wade)
Sam Lawrence
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
A yellow sports centre wristband has been left in our open plan area. I
have left it at the YNiC reception desk.
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Andre'
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Andre Gouws
York Neuroimaging Centre
University of York
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5NY
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435327
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
Dear all,
there will be two UCAS visits to YNiC on Wednesday 20th February. Both
visits will have approximately 30 students, plus their parents /
relatives / friends. The first visit will be between 13.00 - 13.30, the
second visit between 13.30 - 14.00.
As usual, you are more than welcome to be around and chat to the
relatives and friends whilst the students have a tour of the scanners.
However, if you are planning to work in Open Plan during this time,
please can you chose a workstation towards the back wall of Open Plan
rather than near the projection wall.
It should only be this week that the visits are so heavily subscribed.
The numbers are up because of half-term.
Thanks,
Michael
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Dr Michael Simpson
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
York
YO10 5DG
Tel: 01904 567614
Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk
Dear Users
This week is the 2nd half of MSc CN project proposal presentations. N.B
this week these talks will take place in *A202* (in Psychology) and
start a little earlier than usual at 4.15 pm.
Please see below for a list of talk titles, associated supervisors and
students.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Rebecca
1 Sleep, salience and emotional memory consolidation (Gareth Gaskell)
Adele James
Mike Jenkins
2 Semantic control vs. representation in the temporal lobe: Effects of TMS on dissociable aspects of semantic cognition (Beth Jefferies)
Saurabh Sonkusare
Nafeesa Yaqoob
3 Consistent connectivity (Gary Green)
Ben Hunt
Kevin Prinsloo
Mike Hall
Ioannis Papanikolau
Alison Cooper
4 Are ‘face’ regions in human visual cortex selective for faces or for perceptual expertise? (Tim Andrews)
Beth Jones
Tingting Yong
Katja Weibert
Sara Lord
5 The neural basis of peripheral visual sensitivity in deaf and hearing participants (Heidi Baseler)
Sally Clausen
Alexandra Levine
Laura Bridge
Shradha Billawa
6 Functional measures and structural connectivity in a patient with recurrent achromatopsia and prosopagnosia (A. Morland, Tim Andrews)
James Raymond
Isabel Neatrour
7 Delivery of chromatic flicker in fMRI via a multi-fibre optic channel (Wade)
Sam Lawrence
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
Postdoctoral researcher ‘Mathematical & Computational Modelling for
Multi-modal NeuroImaging data’ (1,0 fte)
http://www.ru.nl/vacatures/details/details_vacature_0?recid=526098
The Statistical Imaging Neuroscience Group at the Donders Institute in
Nijmegen
(http://www.ru.nl/donders/research/theme-4-brain/research-groups/statistical…)
jointly with FMRIB and OHBA in Oxford has received a 5-year Wellcome
Trust Strategic Award to develop Integrated Brain Imaging for
Neuroscience Research and Clinical Practice.
We are looking for excellent researchers with a strong technical
background, ideally in developing Neuroimaging Analysis Methods for FMRI
and other modalities. Relevant experience in other areas of
Engineering/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and
Physics would be considered.
The Position:
This post is to be filled by a postdoctoral researcher working on the
goals of:
1) Computational modelling and inference of functional brain networks
and connectivity from multi-modal neuroimaging data;
2) methodology development for data fusion using multi-modal exploratory
analysis techniques like Linked-ICA;
3) Network modelling and inference that simultaneously utilizes
information from multimodal data including FMRI, MEG and diffusion MRI.
The 5 Applicants leading the project are Smith, Jenkinson, Behrens
(FMRIB), Woolrich (FMRIB & OHBA, Oxford MEG Centre) and Beckmann
(Oxford, Twente & Donders, Netherlands).
This post will be supervised by Prof. Christian Beckmann at the Donders
Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, with strong involvement with the
FMRIB analysis group in Oxford (UK). In addition to the specific goals
relating to this project, this post’s research will also interact with
related goals in the ongoing NIH-funded Human Connectome Project, in
which FMRIB is a major partner.
Responsibilities/duties
• Carry out leading-edge theoretical research in the areas outlined above.
• Implement theoretical research as practical proof-of-concept algorithms.
• Evaluate and develop the algorithms with both simulated and real datasets.
• Implement the final algorithms in robust, maintainable software linked
to, or as part of, FSL.
• Publish all of the above research and development in leading
neuroimaging and image processing journals, and present at the major
conferences.
• Interact closely with all other group and project members and
collaborators to promote the project goals as a whole.
As a candidate for the position you will you will be assessed on the
basis of the following selection criteria:
Essential
• BSc and PhD degrees (or equivalent) in a relevant technical area –
most likely one of: Mathematical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Physics,
Statistics or Image Processing
• Experience in relevant research areas
• track record of high-quality reviewed journal publications
• Strong experience in programming, ideally in both Matlab and C/C++
• Strong written and oral English communication skills
• Ability to work well work in a team, sharing technical know-how and ideas.
Desirable
• Experience in Medical Imaging (e.g. NeuroImaging) technical research
• Experience in computational modelling of the brain
• Experience in machine learning and statistical methods (e.g. Bayesian
models, Independent Component Analysis, Multi-modal data fusion)
• Capacity for independent research
The project will last up to 5 years; this post will in the first
instance be offered for the first 3 years of the project, and could
potentially be renewed.
Depending on experience the gross salary will be between € 3.195 and €
4.374.
On top of the monthly gross salaries two yearly 8% bonuses will be added
(holiday and end-of-year).
The Host Institute:
The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of the
Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Neuroscience and the Centre for
Cognitive Neuroimaging (DCCN).
The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging is to conduct
cutting-edge fundamental research in neuroimaging methodology and
cognitive neuroscience. Much of the rapid progress in this field is
being driven by the development of complex neuro-imaging techniques for
measuring activity in the human working brain - an area in which the
Centre plays a leading role. The research themes cover central cognitive
functions, such as perception, action, control, decision making,
attention, memory, language, learning and plasticity, mathematical
modelling of brain function and MR physics development.
The internationally renowned centre currently hosts more than 100 PhD
students and post-docs from more than 20 different nationalities,
offering a stimulating and multidisciplinary research environment. The
centre is equipped with four MRI scanners (7T, 2x3T, 1.5T), a 275
channels MEG system, a EEG-TMS laboratory, several (MR-compatible) EEG
systems, and high-performance computational facilities. English is the
common language at the centre. You will work within the Statistical
Imaging Neuroscience (SIN) group
(http://www.ru.nl/donders/research/theme-4-brain/research-groups/statistical…)
The Application Process:
For informal enquiries please contact Prof. Christian Beckmann
(c.beckmann(a)donders.ru.nl)
You should submit an application letter defining your research
interests, a CV, and the names of two persons who can provide references.
It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications
by e-mail. Please send your application, stating vacancy number
30.02.13, to vacatures(a)dpo.ru.nl, for the attention of Prof. Christian
Beckmann, before 3 March 2013.
Recruitment will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
For more information on the application procedure: +31 24 3611173
*Research Assistant in decision-making and behavioural control (1,0 fte)*
*Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging*
*Maximum salary: € 3.028 gross/month*
*Vacancy number: 30.03.13*
*Closing date: 3 March 2013*
*Responsibilities*
We are looking for a research assistant for research on the
neurochemical modulation of behavioural control in the broad domains of
reinforcement learning and motivational processes. Projects combine
methods of experimental psychology, functional neuroimaging (fMRI, MRS),
psychopharmacology, computational modelling and patient research to
investigate the role of dopamine and serotonin in cognition, emotion and
behaviour, with the ultimate aim to understand the neurobiological basis
of a wide range of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
* *
*Work environment*
The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of the
Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging and the
Centre for Neuroscience. This project is based at the Centre for
Cognitive Neuroimaging, and is a collaboration with New York University.
Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging is to conduct
cutting-edge fundamental research in cognitive neuroscience. Much of the
rapid progress in this field is being driven by the development of
complex neuroimaging techniques for measuring activity in the human
working brain - an area in which the Centre plays a leading role. The
research themes cover central cognitive functions such as perception,
action, control, decision making, attention, memory, language, learning
and plasticity. The internationally renowned centre currently hosts more
than 100 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from more than 20
different countries, offering a stimulating and multidisciplinary
research environment. The centre is equipped with three MRI scanners
(7T, 3T, 1.5T), a 275-channel MEG system, an EEG-TMS laboratory, several
(MR-compatible) EEG systems, and high-performance computational
facilities. English is the lingua franca at the centre. You will work
within the Cognitive Control group.
* *
*What we expect from you*
You should have a background in cognitive neuroscience, computer
science, engineering or mathematics, and preferably some experience with
computer programming (e.g. C++ and/or Matlab). You should also have a
strong interest in the neurobiology of decision-making. Prior experience
in this area is desirable but not essential. You should have strong
communication skills and be able and willing to work in a
multidisciplinary environment.
* *
*What we have to offer*
We offer you:
- employment: 1,0 fte;
- a maximum gross monthly salary of € 3.028 based on a 38-hour working
week (salary scale 8);
- in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3%
end-of-year bonus;
- duration of the contract: one year, but will preferably be extended to
2 years or more;
- you will be classified as a Education/Research officer Level 3 in the
Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO).
Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions
<http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden>?
* *
*Would you like to know more?*
Further information on: DCCN <http://www.ru.nl/donders>
Hanneke den Ouden, postdoctoral researcher
Telephone: +31 24 3668491
E-mail: h.denouden(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:h.denouden@donders.ru.nl>
Roshan Cools, principal investigator
Telephone: +31 24 3610656
E-mail: r.cools(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:r.cools@donders.ru.nl>
* *
*Applications*
Are you interested?
Please submit an application letter defining your research interests, a
full CV, a list of publications, and contact information of three referees.
It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications
by e-mail. Please send your application, /stating vacancy number
30.03.13/, to vacatures(a)dpo.ru.nl <mailto:vacatures@dpo.ru.nl>, for the
attention of Dr. Hanneke den Ouden, before 3 March 2013.
For more information on the application procedure: +31 24 3611173
/No commercial propositions please./
Open PhD Position: Decoding of complex movements from the human brain.
University of Oldenburg, Germany. Fellowship: 1500 €/mo. Initially 2yrs. Start date: 04/01/2013.
Current brain decoding approaches for motor brain machine interfaces often rely on decoding of simple movement kinematics. One reason for this is that the coding of complex movements in the human cortex is currently poorly understood. The project aims to combine non-invasive and invasive recordings of human brain activity with movement tracking to decode complex movements (e.g. grasping of objects) from brain activity. The position offers an excellent interdisciplinary working environment with opportunities for international research stays. More information on the research in the lab can be found at: http://www.psychology.uni-oldenburg.de/57908.html.
Duties on the candidate:
* To design, carry out and analyse experiments comprising combined movement tracking and physiological recordings.
* To prepare scientific manuscripts on his/her research.
Desired experience of the candidate:
* Academic Master's or comparable degree and strong experimental and quantitative skills.
* Prior experience in one or more of the fields of non-invasive human neurophysiology of the motor system, statistical learning or brain-machine-interfacing would be helpful.
Application
Applications should include your CV, certificates, and a list of most recent publications. Applications for this position should be sent under identification 'SigCog11'. The University of Oldenburg aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons.
PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS UNTIL FEBRUARY 15th 2013 TO:
Electronic (preferred):
Professor Dr. Jochem Rieger: Jochem.rieger(a)uni-oldenburg.de
Paper:
Margrit Jung
Dept. of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology
Institute of Psychology
Oldenburg University
26111 Oldenburg
Germany
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Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jochem Rieger
Applied Neurocognitive Knight Lab
Psychology Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute
Faculty V University of California
Carl-von-Ossietzky University 132 Barker Hall
26111 Oldenburg Berkeley, CA 94720-3192
Germany USA
Phone: +49(0)4417984533
Fax: +49(0)4417983865
One post-doc position is now available in our group, the deadline is 06-05-2013. Please find the details below:
*** Department
Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Karolinska Institutet (KIND)(www.ki.se/kind)
KIND is a competence center for research, development and education within the area of developmental psychopathology. The center is established in collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm County Council, and aims at improving clinical practice, generating basic research, and spreading new knowledge to stakeholders. The Roots of Autism Twin Study Sweden (RATSS) is a research project within KIND, focusing on monozygotic twins being discordant for autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders, e.g. ADHD. Twins are examined on multiple levels, among them functional and structural neuroimaging using MRI. Scanning is performed in the Karolinska Institutet MR Research Center, using a 3 Tesla MR scanner (GE MR750). The project is running since the late Summer 2011 and more than 35 pairs have been included.
*** Duties
As a post-doc, you will be mainly responsible for the acquisition and analyses of the multimodal neuroimaging data. This includes DTI, resting-state fMRI and structural T1, to be combined according to a brain connectome approach. This work will be done in close collaboration with the department of Clinical Neuroscience. The position also includes several other responsibilities, e.g. coordination of the neuroimaging works at KIND, involvement in international collaborations, administrative tasks, grant application and article writing.
All the details about this position can be found here: https://ki.netrecruiter.se/what:job/jobID:18940/where:4/
Applications should be submitted here: https://ki.netrecruiter.se/en/what:login/jobID:18940/where:4/
Please note that we DO NOT ACCEPT applications being submitted by email. To be considered, your application must be submitted through the application system.
Best Regards,
Katell MEVEL for KIND
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Katell Mevel | PhD From 20th of Februrary 2013 !
Karolinska Institutet Center of Karolinska Institutet Center of
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital Q2:07 Gävlegatan 22B | 113 30 Stockholm
171 76 Stockholm
+46 (0)8 517 77380 | +46 (0)721 980 350 +46 (0)8 51452706 | +46 (0)721 980 350
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Karolinska Institutet – a medical university
Post-Doctoral applications are invited in the newly established Brain and Language Lab at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Geneva, in collaboration with the Swiss Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Projects will include the development of new data-driven computational morphometry methods for analysis of structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, and application of these to large datasets in the context of normal variability, disease, and expertise.
Candidates should have a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field with a strong mathematical and computational background. Ideally they should have experience in brain image analysis, pattern recognition, machine learning, statistics as well as excellent programming skills.
We offer a competitive starting salary of 68, 964 CHF/year, or more depending on experience.
The position is available immediately, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Informal inquiries can be addressed to Narly Golestani (Narly.Golestani(a)unige.ch). Applications including a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of three referees should be sent to: Narly.Golestani(a)unige.ch.
apologies for cross-postings.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE - Ref: 003341 - University of Glasgow -
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences - Institute of
Neuroscience and Psychology.
Salary: Grade 6 £26,264-£29,541 or Grade 7 £32,267 - £36,298.
To contribute to a MRC-funded project entitled “Lifelong changes in the
cerebral processing of social signals”. Specifically, the job requires a
review of current literature in relevant fields, development of auditory
and visual stimuli and experimental procedures, contributing to the
design and programming of the behavioural, fMRI and EEG experiments,
recruiting and running the participants, assisting in analysing the
results, and participating in the writing up of the results.
This post has funding available until 25 March 2014.
Apply online at http://www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Guillaume Rousselet,
guillaume.rousselet(a)glasgow.ac.uk. The University is committed to
equality of opportunity in employment.
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Bruno L. Giordano, PhD
Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology
58 Hillhead Street, University of Glasgow
Glasgow, G12 8QB, Scotland
T +44 (0) 141 330 5484
Www: http://www.brunolgiordano.net
Applications are invited for a PhD Student position at the Department of Neurology, Technische Universität München, to work on the cerebral representation of pain by using EEG. The project will focus on the neurophysiological correlates of ongoing pain in healthy human subjects and patients suffering from chronic pain disorders. Major experimental methods include EEG time-frequency analysis, source analysis and connectivity analysis. The candidate will join a research group dedicated to the multimodal investigation of the cerebral representation of pain (http://www.neurokopfzentrum.med.tum.de/neurologie/426.html) which is part of the TUM-Neuroimaging Center (http://www.tumnic.mri.tum.de).
Applicants should have a background in neuroscience, medicine, psychology, physics, engineering, or other relevant disciplines. Prior experience in EEG experimental design, data acquisition and analysis as well as time series analysis and MATLAB programming are highly desirable.
The position is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. Salary will be commensurate with the German TVöD salary scale (EG13, 50%). The position is available for three years. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Candidates may contact Dr. Markus Ploner for more detailed information or directly e-mail their application (ploner(a)lrz.tum.de).
PD Dr. Markus Ploner
Department of Neurology
Technische Universität München
Munich, Germany
ploner(a)lrz.tum.de
Applications are invited for a funded technical staff position to work
on neuroimaging data analysis in autism at the newly launched
"Institut des Neurosciences de la Timone"
(INT:http://www.int.univ-amu.fr/-rubrique2-?lang=en), a translational
research lab located in Marseilles, France.
The work will consist in applying state of the art methods on a large
database of magnetic resonance images, for which some preprocessing
has already been performed. All computations will take place on a
dedicated compute cluster available at the INT.
Applicants should have a Bachelor, Master, PhD or comparable degree in
electrical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics,
neuroscience, or in a related discipline. Experience with neuroimaging
data is a plus but not necessary.
The position is open immediately for one year. Monthly salary will
range between 1650 and 1925 euros according to experience. Applicants
should send a resume and cover letter to guillaume.auzias(a)gmail.com
and sylvain.takerkart(a)univ-amu.fr
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
THE BRAIN IMAGING CENTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (MU) anticipates hiring a Senior Research
Associate, to begin as soon as possible, in the Rehabilitation
Neuroscience Laboratory (http://freylab.missouri.edu/) run by Dr. Scott
H. Frey. The particular duties of a Senior Research Associate will be to
assist with the: development of laboratory infrastructure, management of
laboratory staff and technical operations, planning and oversight of
research projects. This position will also be expected to play a
leadership role in collaborative research projects and be involved in a
wide variety of research-related activities including: experimental
design, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
Participation in the development of research grant proposals and active
pursuit of external funding will play a key role in this position. A
Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant discipline and postdoctoral experience with
two or more of the following techniques is required: MRI/fMRI, TMS/tDCS.
behavioral/neuropsychological testing. Interested persons are encouraged
to contact Dr. Frey directly: freys(a)missouri.edu
<mailto:freys@missouri.edu> . Applications can be submitted on-line at:
http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic. A brief cover letter and
curriculum vitae should be attached in the Cover Letters and Attachments
section of the application section. Three reference letters are also
required and should come directly from your reference either
electronically to DavisKel(a)missouri.edu <mailto:DavisKel@missouri.edu>
or hard copy to: Senior Research Associate Search; Attn: Kelly Davis;
Department of Psychological Sciences, 210 McAlester Hall, University of
Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211. Anyone requiring special accommodations
to complete an application should contact Bev Skyles at (572) 882-8065.
We will begin screening applications immediately and continue until the
position is filled. /The University of Missouri is an EO/AA/ADA employer./
Scott H. Frey, Ph.D.
Miller Family Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience
Professor, Dept. of Psychological Sciences
Director, Brain Imaging Center & Rehabilitation Neuroscience Lab
Adjunct Professor, School of Medicine
Depts. of Neurology, Psychiatry, Physical Med. & Rehabilitation
University of Missouri
205a Melvin H. Marx Building
1416 Carrie Francke Drive
Columbia, MO 65211
Office: 573-882-4616
email: freys(a)missouri.edu <mailto:freys@missouri.edu>
websites:
http://freylab.missouri.edu
A post-doctoral research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Rutvik Desai at the University of South Carolina, Department of Psychology. The lab focuses on cognitive neuroscience of language and semantic memory using fMRI, TMS, patient studies, and computational modeling. Excellent facilities for fMRI, TMS, tDCS, eye tracking, and EEG are available. The Fellow will have an exciting opportunity to pursue collaborative and self-directed projects at one of the premier cognitive neuroscience centers in the country, the new Institute for Mind and Brain (http://mindandbrain.sc.edu/).
Candidates with a PhD in any of the cognitive sciences broadly defined (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or a related field) are welcome to apply. A research background in cognitive science/cognitive neuroscience of language is required. Experience with one or more of fMRI, lesion-symptom mapping, behavioral testing or imaging of patient populations or children, TMS, connectionist modeling, or machine learning is highly desirable. Salary will be at NIH post-doctoral rates and commensurate with experience. Initial appointments will be for two years with opportunity for extension to three years. Applications should be sent to SCDeLab AT gmail DOT com). Applications should include CV, brief statement of research interests, relevant publications, and names of three referees (who will be asked for a reference letter if necessary). The starting date is flexible, but earlier is better. Applications will be assessed as they arrive.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
*Postdoctoral researcher ‘Mathematical & Computational Modelling for
Multi-modal NeuroImaging data’ (1,0 fte)*
http://www.ru.nl/vacatures/details/details_vacature_0?recid=526098
The Statistical Imaging Neuroscience Group at the Donders Institute
in Nijmegen (http://www.ru.nl/donders/research/theme-4-brain/research-groups/statistical…)
jointly with FMRIB and OHBA in Oxford has received a 5-year Wellcome
Trust Strategic Award to develop Integrated Brain Imaging for
Neuroscience Research and Clinical Practice.
We are looking for excellent researchers with a strong technical
background, ideally in developing Neuroimaging Analysis Methods for FMRI
and other modalities. Relevant experience in other areas
of Engineering/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and
Physics would be considered.
*The Position:*
This post is to be filled by a postdoctoral researcher working on
the goals of:
1) Computational modelling and inference of functional brain
networks and connectivity from multi-modal neuroimaging data;
2) methodology development for data fusion using multi-modal
exploratory analysis techniques like Linked-ICA;
3) Network modelling and inference that simultaneously
utilizes information from multimodal data including FMRI, MEG
and diffusion MRI.
The 5 Applicants leading the project are Smith,
Jenkinson, Behrens (FMRIB), Woolrich (FMRIB & OHBA, Oxford MEG Centre)
and Beckmann (Oxford, Twente & Donders, Netherlands).
This post will be supervised by Prof. Christian Beckmann at the Donders
Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, with strong involvement with
the FMRIB analysis group in Oxford (UK). In addition to the specific
goals relating to this project, this post’s research will also interact
with related goals in the ongoing NIH-funded Human Connectome Project,
in which FMRIB is a major partner.
Responsibilities/duties
• Carry out leading-edge theoretical research in the areas outlined above.
• Implement theoretical research as practical proof-of-concept algorithms.
• Evaluate and develop the algorithms with both simulated and real datasets.
• Implement the final algorithms in robust, maintainable software linked
to, or as part of, FSL.
• Publish all of the above research and development in leading
neuroimaging and image processing journals, and present at the major
conferences.
• Interact closely with all other group and project members and
collaborators to promote the project goals as a whole.
As a candidate for the position you will you will be assessed on the
basis of the following selection criteria:
Essential
• BSc and PhD degrees (or equivalent) in a relevant technical area –
most likely one of: Mathematical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Physics,
Statistics or Image Processing
• Experience in relevant research areas
• track record of high-quality reviewed journal publications
• Strong experience in programming, ideally in both Matlab and C/C++
• Strong written and oral English communication skills
• Ability to work well work in a team, sharing technical know-how and ideas.
Desirable
• Experience in Medical Imaging (e.g. NeuroImaging) technical research
• Experience in computational modelling of the brain
• Experience in machine learning and statistical methods (e.g. Bayesian
models, Independent Component Analysis, Multi-modal data fusion)
• Capacity for independent research
The project will last up to 5 years; this post will in the first
instance be offered for the first 3 years of the project, and could
potentially be renewed.
Depending on experience the gross salary will be between € 3.195 and €
4.374.
On top of the monthly gross salaries two yearly 8% bonuses will be
added (holiday and end-of-year).
*The Host Institute:*
The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of the
Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Neuroscience and the Centre for
Cognitive Neuroimaging (DCCN).
The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging is to
conduct cutting-edge fundamental research in neuroimaging methodology
and cognitive neuroscience. Much of the rapid progress in this field is
being driven by the development of complex neuro-imaging techniques for
measuring activity in the human working brain - an area in which the
Centre plays a leading role. The research themes cover central cognitive
functions, such as perception, action, control, decision
making, attention, memory, language, learning and plasticity,
mathematical modelling of brain function and MR physics development.
The internationally renowned centre currently hosts more than 100 PhD
students and post-docs from more than 20 different nationalities,
offering a stimulating and multidisciplinary research environment. The
centre is equipped with four MRI scanners (7T, 2x3T, 1.5T), a 275
channels MEG system, a EEG-TMS laboratory, several (MR-compatible) EEG
systems, and high-performance computational facilities. English is the
common language at the centre. You will work within the Statistical
Imaging Neuroscience (SIN) group
(http://www.ru.nl/donders/research/theme-4-brain/research-groups/statistical…)
*The Application Process:*
*
*
For informal enquiries please contact /Prof. Christian Beckmann
(c.beckmann(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:c.beckmann@donders.ru.nl>)/
*
*
You should submit an application letter defining your research
interests, a CV, and the names of two persons who can provide references.
It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications
by e-mail. Please send your application, stating vacancy number
30.02.13, to vacatures(a)dpo.ru.nl <mailto:vacatures@dpo.ru.nl>, for the
attention of Prof. Christian Beckmann, before 3 March 2013.
Recruitment will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
For more information on the/ application procedure:/ +31 24 3611173
PhD Position - Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (CIN), Tuebingen
The laboratory of Markus Siegel at the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (CIN), Tuebingen (http://www.cin.uni-tuebingen.de/research/siegel.php) is seeking candidates for a PhD position to study large-scale neuronal interactions in humans.
The project will focus on ongoing and task-related neuronal oscillations and interactions in the healthy and diseased human brain. Experimental methods include, MEG, psychophysics, spectral analysis, source-reconstruction techniques, and novel connectivity analyses. The candidate will join a stimulating interdisciplinary team that employs a broad spectrum of neurophysiological techniques in animals and humans.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research. Candidates must have an MA (or equivalent) in neuroscience, physics, mathematics, psychology, or related fields. Fluency in Matlab is required. Experience in electrophysiology, spectral analysis and/or M/EEG is highly valued.
Applications should include a detailed CV, statement of research interests, and names of at least two referees. The position is available for three years. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Please send applications or informal inquiries to Markus Siegel (markus.siegel(a)uni-tuebingen.de).
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Dr. Markus Siegel
Principal Investigator, Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (CIN), Tübingen
An opportunity has arisen for a research fellow with MEG experience to work with a team of scientists and clinicians on a project titled
“Abnormal Neuronal Networks as early Magnetoencephalographic Biomarker of Language Impairment in Benign Epilepsy with Centro-Temporal Spikes”
The study will take place in the recently established Aston Brain Centre, which hosts the Wellcome Laboratory for MEG studies, as well as a fully equipped clinical research facility and will involve connectivity analysis of MEG data, and collection or use of measure of language skills in children.
The Aston Brain Centre has a state of the art 306-channel Elekta Neuromag Triux system and a Siemens Trio 3Tesla MRI scanner, as well as a full range of equipment for neurophysiological investigations including TMS, Dense Array EEG and a clinical EEG facility dedicated to the assessment of patients with Epilepsy.
The close collaboration with the Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS FT - one of only four accredited paediatric epilepsy surgery centres in the UK – and Aston’s reputation for paediatric MEG in the pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation, will allow the successful applicant to gain expertise in the use of MEG in the functional mapping of eloquent cortex and epileptogenic cortex.
Due to the relatively short duration of the project, experience in recording and analysis of MEG data is required. Supplementary training will be provided where necessary. An interest in working in clinical setting is essential.
Start date asap and no later that 1.5.2013
For further information please contact Prof. Stefano Seri at s.seri(a)aston.ac.uk
Prof. Stefano Seri MD, PhD, FRCP
Professor of Clinical Neurophysiology
and Developmental Neuropsychiatry
School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University
Director MRI Research Centre
Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology,
The Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust
Address for correspondence:
Room SW613
Aston Unversity
Aston Triangle
Birmingham B4 7ET
Tel. +44-(0)121-2044103
EMAIL: s.seri(a)aston.ac.uk
Dear Users
Today is the 1st half of MSc CN project proposal presentations. N.B this
week these talks will take place in B020 (Psychology) and start a little
earlier than usual at 4.15 pm.
Please see below for a list of talk titles, associated supervisors and
students.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Rebecca
1 "Effects of visual distraction on speech perception" (main
supervisor Sven Mattys)
Tatjana Zimasa
Francesca Mandino
Kris Farrant
2 "Cortical dynamics during speech act processing: An fMRI study
on indirect replies" (Shirely-Ann Rueschemeyer)
Areti Smaragdi
Naoki Nishimura
3 "Involvement of superior temporal sulcus in decoding social
signals from faces" (Andy Young)
Sam Marsden
Liang Wang
Tian Wu
Mohammed Al-Mosaiwi
Chayanit Trakulpipat
James Stratan
4 "Arithmetic networks in dyslexia and dyscalculia" (Silke Goebel)
Amy Goodwin
Seylan Sahin
Janani Kasthurirengan
5 "Contrast Gain in drosophila" (Alex Wade)
Jonathan Robertson
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
Dear all,
there will be a visit from Sixth Form students between 11.00 and 12.00
this morning, and a visit from medics between 15.00 and 16.30 this
afternoon. Both groups will be about 20-30 in number. Hence, Open Plan
will be a little lively during these periods.
As per usual, the Open Plan workstations will be available during these
sessions, however if you are planning to work in Open Plan during this
time, please can you chose a workstation towards the back wall of Open
Plan rather than near the projection wall.
Many thanks,
Michael
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Dr Michael Simpson
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
York
YO10 5DG
Tel: 01904 567614
Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk