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Fwd: PhD studentship in brain network modelling (University of Southampton's Institute for Complex Systems Simulation)
by Gary Green 03 Mar '13

03 Mar '13

Dear all, a funded PhD opportunity on brain network modelling has arisen in the Institute for Complex Systems Simulation. Details can be found here: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=44233 Applications will be handled through the University of Southampton's Institute for Complex Systems Simulation http://www.icss.soton.ac.uk/apply.html and EPSRC funding restrictions apply http://www.icss.soton.ac.uk/studentships.html If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Best, Thomas Blumensath _____________________________________________ Thomas Blumensath, New Frontiers Fellow (Senior Research Fellow/Tenure Track Lecturer) ISVR, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK thomas.blumensath(a)soton.ac.uk

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Fwd: PhD position MPI Leipzig
by Gary Green 03 Mar '13

03 Mar '13

*PhD Position* *Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig* The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Leipzig and the Collaborative Research Centre "Obesity Mechanisms" at the University Clinic Leipzig are offering 2 PhD studentships in the project "Neurocognitive Models of Behavioural Control in Obesity". The goal of this project is the development of detailed models of brain functioning with respect to cognitive control mechanisms and their alterations in human obesity using both neurobiological and computational modelling methods. This work combines structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with computational modelling and behavioural assessment. Research will be conducted at the MPI in Leipzig, an internationally leading centre for cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging. The institute offers a multidisciplinary and international environment with excellent research facilities and infrastructure including a 7T and several 3T MRI scanners. The ideal candidate for position 1 holds a university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Cognitive Science or similar with focus on computational aspects and has strong interests in the modelling of complex biological systems. Prior experiences in computational modelling and neuroimaging as well as programming skills are of advantage. The ideal candidate for position 2 holds a university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Neurobiology, Cognitive Science, Biology, Psychology or similar and has strong interests in systems neuroscience, neurotransmitter systems and large-scale network physiology. Prior experience in behavioural assessment and neuroimaging are of advantage. A solid background in statistics and proficiency in oral and written English are required for both positions. The positions are available for up to 4 years starting as soon as possible. Salary is based on the German public service regulations (E13/2, TV-L). The call will remain open until the positions are filled. Applications should be sent as a single PDF email attachment (max. 10-15 MB) to application_SFB1052(a)cbs.mpg.de quoting reference number "SFB1052". Complete Applications include cover letter, CV, one letter of reference and copies of university degrees and additional certificates. Please state explicitly which position you wish to be considered for. The MPI and University Clinic Leipzig are equal opportunity employers. Applications from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Handicapped applicants with equal qualification are preferred. Informal inquiries may be made to Dr. Annette Horstmann (horstmann(a)cbs.mpg.de) and Dr. Jane Neumann (neumann(a)cbs.mpg.de).

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YNiC seminar today (external speaker)
by rem 28 Feb '13

28 Feb '13

Dear Users This afternoon (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Michael Morgan from the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research. The title of Michael's talk is "Effects (or non-effects) of attentional distraction on the BOLD response and behavioural adaptation". http://www.nf.mpg.de/cv/michael-morgan.html Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Position Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
by Gary Green 28 Feb '13

28 Feb '13

The Gaab Lab http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab and (www.babymri.org) <http://www.babymri.org)>) at the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience at Children’s Hospital Boston (Developmental Medicine Center) invites applications for a NIH funded post-doctoral associate in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience/pediatric fMRI. Available resources include a 3.0T MRI scanner, a child-friendly Mock scanner and analysis platforms based in MATLAB/UNIX. The candidate will be expected to design, organize and conduct pediatric and infant (f)MRI experiments, analyze behavioral and fMRI data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and participate in conferences. The NIH and foundation funded projects will focus on neural and behavioral pre-markers of developmental dyslexia in infants and pre-reading children as well as typical reading and language development. The successful applicant should have a doctoral degree in a field related to developmental cognitive neuroscience (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, developmental psychology, medicine or psychology). Individuals with a background in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science will also be considered, as appropriate. The successful applicant must possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Applicants are expected to have a very strong research background in the design and statistical analysis of functional brain-imaging experiments. Experience with SPM, FSL, Freesurfer, UNIX/LINUX/ and/or programming skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) are desirable and experience with MVPA or connectivity analyses a plus. Experience with pediatric functional neuroimaging and language and reading research are useful. Approximate start date is Spring/Summer 2013 (the earlier the better). Successful applicants will be appointed at Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School. For consideration please send a statement of interest, a CV and a list of three potential referees via email to Nadine Gaab, PhD (nadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu <mailto:nadine.gaab@childrens.harvard.edu>). The search will continue until the position is filled. -- /"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" A. Einstein (1879-1955)/// /Nadine Gaab, PhD/// /Assistant Professor of Pediatrics/// /Harvard Medical School / // /Faculty Affiliate/ /Program in Neuroscience, Harvard Medical School / // /Member of the Faculty of Education/// /Harvard Graduate School of Education/// // /Children's Hospital Boston Department of Medicine/////Division of Developmental Medicine/// /Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience 1 Autumn Street (Office 643) Boston, MA 02115/// /nadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu <mailto:nadine.gaab@childrens.harvard.edu>/// /phone: (857)-218-3021/// /Main Lab: 617-355-0400/// /fax: 617-730-0518/// /http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab/// ///www.babymri.org <http://www.babymri.org/>///

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Fwd: PhD in Computational Psychiatry
by Gary Green 28 Feb '13

28 Feb '13

The Translational Neuromodeling Unit (TNU) headed by Prof. Klaas Enno Stephan is a newly founded division of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). Its mission is to translate advances in computational neuroscience into clinically useful diagnostic tools. To this end, the TNU brings together modellers, experimentalists and clinicians who jointly develop mathematical models of brain (dys)function and evaluate their diagnostic use for psychiatry and neurology in patient studies. We have access to a wide range of experimental facilities - including fMRI (3T & 7T), EEG, TMS, eye tracking - and are presently setting up a research clinic for patient studies. For more information, see http://www.translationalneuromodeling.org. The TNU invites applications for a doctoral student (PhD) position (duration 3 years). The topic concerns the development of decision-making experiments and mathematical models to answer specific clinical questions in psychiatric settings, such as the origin of the comorbidity between depression and anxiety, the length of an acute episode or predicting relapse in addiction. The project will first focus on developing decision-making models and experiments appropriate to the clinical question. The models will be psychologically and neurobiologically informed to maximize the chances of characterizing the relevant "hidden" neural processes from behavior, eye movements and imaging data. The successful applicant will primarily develop these models and conduct the experiments in both clinical and non-clinical populations. Essential qualifications and interests include both strong interests in psychopathology and mathematics or statistics. The applicant has - Either a mathematical background (e.g., a degree in engineering, physics, computer science, statistics, mathematical psychology, mathematical biology, machine learning or computational neuroscience) and a strong interest in psychopathology - Or a background in psychopathology (e.g. a degree in clinical psychology, experimental psychology, medicine, public health, neuroscience or epidemiology) and strong interest in mathematical methods Further essential qualifications are strong programming skills, an enjoyment of inter-disciplinary interactions with experimentalists and clinicians, a "team player" attitude, and an interest in biomedical questions and real-world applications of computational models. Additionally, the ideal applicant has experience with - Bayesian methods, and/or machine learning, - conducting or analyzing experimental data. The position is available immediately. Interested students should submit their applications (incl. CV, names of at least two referees, and a brief letter of motivation outlining their interests and explaining why they meet the above requirements) to Quentin Huys (tnu-jobs(a)biomed.ee.ethz.ch). Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.

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A potentially exciting opportunity
by Gary Green 28 Feb '13

28 Feb '13

http://www.wiko-berlin.de/fellows/schwerpunktgruppen/college-for-life-scien… -- --------------- 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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YNiC seminar 28th February
by rem 25 Feb '13

25 Feb '13

Dear Users This week (YNiC open plan from 4.30 pm) there will be a talk by Michael Morgan from the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research. The title of Michael's talk is "Effects (or non-effects) of attentional distraction on the BOLD response and behavioural adaptation". http://www.nf.mpg.de/cv/michael-morgan.html Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: Post-doc position available on fMRI methods for clinical applications
by Gary Green 24 Feb '13

24 Feb '13

This might suit a person with lots of programming skills -------------------- We have a mystery post-doc fMRI-methods-oriented position opened joint between my group (Parietal, INRIA [1]) and the cognitive Science group of Neurospin (Unicog, INSERM [2]), in Paris. This position is financed by a project to use resting-state fMRI for pronostic on stroke patients. A first part of this data has been acquired by our clinical colleagues (Flore Baronnet-Chauvet and Yves Samson) and partly processed by myself (paper is in its final stages). We now have longitudinal data that is sitting on a disk for lack of researcher with time to analyze it. We have money to pay for a post-doc (at least one year, maybe more, I need to check). We need someone with a real interest in challenging fMRI data analysis problems for clinical application. The post-doc would be free to spend 50% of his time conduct his own line of research, benefiting from the stimulating environment at Neurospin. I spent one year in this specific position and I can testify that it is a difficult but rewarding job. The clinical application part of the research is slow moving but helps getting a good understanding of the important methods question. Having 50% of your time to develop your own line of research is a good way to transform these intuitions in purely methodological contributions. The stroke-oriented research would be mainly supervised by myself, as I know the dataset and resting-state data processing well, in collaboration with our clinical collaborators, as well as the original PI of the study, Andreas Kleinschmidt, now in Geneva. I haven't written a formal call for this position for lack of time. If you are interested, please contact me very quickly. We need to make a decision soon, and I am leaving for a long trip in a week (and crawling under work). Looking forwards to hearing from candidates, Gaël [1] https://team.inria.fr/parietal/ [2] http://www.unicog.org -- Gael Varoquaux Researcher, INRIA Parietal Laboratoire de Neuro-Imagerie Assistee par Ordinateur NeuroSpin/CEA Saclay , Bat 145, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette France Phone: ++ 33-1-69-08-79-68 http://gael-varoquaux.info http://twitter.com/GaelVaroquaux _______________________________________________ Nipy-devel mailing list Nipy-devel(a)neuroimaging.scipy.org http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/nipy-devel

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Visit in YNiC today
by Michael Simpson 22 Feb '13

22 Feb '13

Dear all, there will be a visit from PGCE Physics teachers between 14.00 and 15.30 this afternoon. The group will be approximately 20 in number. The Open Plan workstations will be available during this session, 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 -- 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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Fwd: PhD position on "Intonation in speech" at MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany
by Gary Green 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

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 -- 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

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Fwd: Postdoc position at WTCN, UCL, London
by Gary Green 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

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 -- 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

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Fwd: Two Postdoctoral Fellowships, Institute for Mind and Brain, University of South Carolina
by Gary Green 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

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.

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Fwd: Ph.D. Student position at University of Magdeburg
by Gary Green 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

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/…

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Fwd: Postdoctoral position in Cognitive Neuroscience and Reading Disability
by Gary Green 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

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.

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

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 -- ************************************************************************ 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 -- ************************************************************************ 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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Found item: Sports centre wrist band
by Andre Gouws 19 Feb '13

19 Feb '13

A yellow sports centre wristband has been left in our open plan area. I have left it at the YNiC reception desk. -- Andre' ************************************************************************ Andre Gouws York Neuroimaging Centre University of York The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5NY Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435327 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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UCAS visit - 20th February
by Michael Simpson 18 Feb '13

18 Feb '13

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 -- 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 21st February (in Psychology)
by rem 18 Feb '13

18 Feb '13

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 -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd: Postdoc position at Donders Institute, Nijmegen, NL
by Gary Green 18 Feb '13

18 Feb '13

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

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Fwd: Research assistant in decision-making and behavioural control
by Gary Green 16 Feb '13

16 Feb '13

*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./

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Fwd: Open PhD Position: Decoding of complex movements from the human brain
by Gary Green 16 Feb '13

16 Feb '13

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 -- 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

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Fwd: High-level Post-doc position at Karolinska Institutet (Stockholm)
by Gary Green 16 Feb '13

16 Feb '13

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 ________________________________________ 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 katell.mevel(a)ki.se | ki.se/kind katell.mevel(a)ki.se | ki.se/kind ___________________________________________________________________________________ Karolinska Institutet – a medical university

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Fwd: Post-Doctoral position in brain imaging and computational morphometry – University of Geneva
by Gary Green 16 Feb '13

16 Feb '13

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.

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Fwd: Job: research assistant/associate, University of Glasgow: Lifelong changes in the cerebral processing of social signals
by Gary Green 16 Feb '13

16 Feb '13

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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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

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Fwd: PhD Student in systems neuroscience/pain research in Munich, Germany
by Gary Green 16 Feb '13

16 Feb '13

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

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