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'Tis the Season...
by Emma Holmes 11 Dec '12

11 Dec '12

Dear all, Hope you're looking forward to the Christmas Party! The festivities will begin on Thursday at 7:15 pm. The bar will be open and your first drink is on the house! We'll also be giving out raffle tickets for a free prize draw! We'll sit down for dinner around 8-8:15pm. I've attached your menu choices to this email. Be sure to remind yourself of what you ordered as you'll be expected to remember when the food is brought around. After dinner, there will be a disco at the hotel until midnight. If you're unsure of where the Churchill Hotel is, here's the link on Google Maps: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=the+churchill+york <https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=the+churchill+york&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.m ozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&sa=N&tab=wl> &oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8 &hl=en&sa=N&tab=wl The hotel mentioned that taxi companies are often busy around this time of year. Therefore, they advise that if you know what time you will be leaving, it's a good idea to book a taxi in advance. All you need to bring is money for extra drinks/a taxi home (optional), yourself, and lots of festive cheer! Christmas wishes, Emma On behalf of the ECR _________________________________________________ Emma Holmes PhD Student Room B001b, Department of Psychology University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom. Email: e.holmes(a)psych.york.ac.uk Tel: 01904 322879

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YNiC seminar postponed
by rem 11 Dec '12

11 Dec '12

Dear Users The project proposal presentations that were to take place this week have been postponed until January 17th. There will not be a YNiC seminar on 10th January because the majority of staff will be attending the MEG UK meeting in Cambridge. 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: Two MRC-funded PhD studentships in Affective Neuroscience
by Gary Green 09 Dec '12

09 Dec '12

FYI The School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading invites applications for 2 prestigious 3-year Medical Research Council PhD Studentships for research on lifespan change and/or development of affective regulation and disturbance, for an October 2013 start. Deadline for brief applications is Monday the 10th of December The School has a thriving research community with more than 30 academic staff, and over 60 PhD students. Its international reputation for research is underpinned by expertise in child development, psychology over the lifespan, and the neuroscience of health and disease. Further information on the research undertaken within the School is available on our website at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/pcls/research/pcls-research.aspx Incorporating the Winnicott Research Unit, the Berkshire Child Anxiety Clinic, and the Charlie Waller Institute of Evidence Based Psychological Treatments, the School provides outstanding facilities and leading international expertise in clinical and developmental psychopathology. The School's Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics includes research-dedicated facilities for MRI, EEG, TMS and psychophysiology and houses an interdisciplinary team in Affective Neuroscience and Psychopathology that bridges the disciplines of Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience. Successful candidates will have an undergraduate and/or masters degree in Psychology or related discipline (First class or 2i degree, or those expecting to graduate with these degrees), and outstanding research potential. Applicants should send: a CV and a 200 word (maximum) summary of their research interests, by Monday 10th December 2012, to: Dr Claire Williams (School Director of Research Students) School of Psychology& Clinical Language Sciences University of Reading, P.O. Box 224 Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AL email: PostgradPsyCLS(a)reading.ac.uk

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Fwd: Position for a PhD student in behavioral and imaging genetics
by Gary Green 09 Dec '12

09 Dec '12

FYI The collaborative research center DFG-SFB-TR58 “Fear, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders” (Münster, Würzburg, Hamburg) is opening a 3.5-year position for a PhD student (E13, starting January or later) to work on the genetic and neural mechanisms of context conditioning and extinction. The project will be conducted at the Institute for Systems Neuroscience in Hamburg (supervisors: C. Büchel, R. Kalisch) in close collaboration with the Unit for Molecular Psychiatry in Würzburg (supervisor: A. Reif). Methods used are fMRI, psychophysiology, behavioral and personality testing, and genetics. The position offers a great opportunity to work in a young, dynamic research team within one of Germany’s top systems neuroscience sites and to integrate into the German fear and anxiety research community. The SFB and local graduate programs offer attractive interdisciplinary training curricula. Applicants should have a graduation in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, biology or related subjects. For further information, please contact Raffael Kalisch (rkalisch(a)uke.de <mailto:rkalisch@uke.de>).

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Fwd: Postdoc Position at Duke
by Gary Green 09 Dec '12

09 Dec '12

FYI *Postdoctoral Position in Egner Lab, Duke University* We are seeking applications for a postdoctoral position in the Egner Lab in the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University. We are primarily studying the neural mechanisms of cognitive control and predictive coding, using behavioral/modeling, fMRI and TMS approaches (see http://sites.google.com/site/egnerlab/). The position is NIH-funded, full-time, and starts in April 2013 (though later dates are possible). The initial contract will be for 1 year but can be renewed for up to three years. The successful candidate will have a strong background and publication record in cognitive neuroscience, and research interests that closely overlap with those of the lab. Programming skills and expertise in fMRI are prerequisites; experience with TMS and computational modeling are desirable. For inquiries and applications (CV, research interest statement, and contact information for three references), please email Tobias Egner at tobias.egner(a)duke.edu <mailto:tobias.egner@duke.edu>. -- Tobias Egner, Ph.D Assistant Professor Dept. of Psychology & Neuroscience Center for Cognitive Neuroscience Duke University LSRC, Box 90999 Durham, NC 27708 Phone: (+1) 919-684-1049 http://sites.google.com/site/egnerlab/

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Fwd: PhD position on neural networks of emotion-cognition interaction in subclinical schizotypy at RWTH Aachen, Germany
by Gary Green 09 Dec '12

09 Dec '12

FYI ------------------------------------- The Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Germany invites applications for a PhD position in a third party funded project on "neural networks of emotion-cognition interaction in subclinical schizotypy". Applicants should have a master's degree in psychology, neuroscience or related fields and a strong interest and relevant experience in relevant research areas and methods. The applicant is expected to conduct and analyse a fMRI-study under supervision of Dr. Katharina Pauly and Prof. Dr. Ute Habel. Applicants must have a good working(?) knowledge of spoken and written English. Knowledge of German is advantageous. Comensuration is according to German federal regulations (TV-L 13 ½). The appointment is limited to 2 years. The Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine houses a training program for doctoral students in a network comprising the neuroscience research at RWTH Aachen University, the Research Center Jülich in Germany (JARA-Brain, www.jara.org/jara-brain) and the University of Pennsylvania (USA). The RWTH aims to increase the number of women in areas in which they are underrepresented, thus women are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information please see: www.rwth-aachen.de/equality or www.rwth-aachen.de/disabilities Please send applications including CV, cover letter and a 1-page letter of motivation to uhabel(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:uhabel@ukaachen.de>. Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Dr. U. Habel (uhabel(a)ukaachen.de <mailto:uhabel@ukaachen.de>) __________________________________________________________________________ Dr.rer.medic. Nils Kohn, Dipl.-Psych. Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine RWTH Aachen University Pauwelsstraße 30 D 52074 Aachen Phone: +49241-8035499

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YNiC seminar today (C003)
by rem 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

Dear Users A reminder that the MSc CN project circus will take place today from 4.15 pm in C003 (Psychology). 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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MEG research group meeting rescheduled
by Markus van Ackeren 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

Hi everyone, With the upcoming project circus on Thursday, I think that it would be a good idea to reschedule the next MEG research group meeting to *Thursday, 13th at 12.00 in C003*. Andrew Quinn will tell us about his progress on/source space simulations and its application to beamforming and connectivity./ Hope to see you all on Thursday next week. With best wishes, Markus

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Postdoc opportunity
by Gary Green 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

Society in Science – The Branco Weiss Fellowship is a unique postdoctoral programme. It provides young researchers around the world with a generous personal research grant, giving them the freedom to work on whatever topic they choose anywhere in the world, for a maximum duration of five years. This research fellowship is designed to support postdoctoral researchers after their PhD and before their first faculty appointment. Those in current postdoctoral positions are also eligible. It is expected that fellows pursue unconventional projects in new areas of science, engineering and social science fields involving societal aspects. The Society in Science fellowship program was initiated and financed by the Swiss entrepreneur Dr. Branco Weiss, who passed away in October 2010. The program belongs to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH). Candidates that present an unusual research project that departs from the mainstream and that have a remarkable track record will be short-listed and could emerge from the annual selection process with an award for the prestigious grant. Simply apply with a groundbreaking research idea to secure financial support for up to five years, working at an academic institution of your choice anywhere in the world. http://www.society-in-science.org/ closing date 01-02-2013 --------------- 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. Maria Preston : +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Fwd: [AMLaP-list] IMPRS PhD fellowship positions 2013 -- call for applications now open
by Silvia Gennari 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Language Sciences is recruiting to fill 4 PhD fellowship positions. The call for applications is now open. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 15 January 2013. Start dates for the successful candidates will be 1 September 2013. You will find all proper information at: http://www.mpi.nl/people/vacancies/phd-fellowship Kind regards, Els den Os IMPRS for Language Sciences Coordinator More information: http://www.mpi.nl/education/imprs-for-language-sciences imprs(a)mpi.nl

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Fwd: PhD position available, Berlin, Germany
by Gary Green 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

FYI Gary Green ------------------------ - for clarification, native-like German language Am 27.11.12 17:21 schrieb "Witte, Veronica" unter <Veronica.Witte(a)CHARITE.DE>: > >We are seeking a PhD student to work at the Department of Neurology, >Charité Berlin. Due to neuropsychological testings, native >German-speaking is required. If interested, please visit: >http://www.charite.de/charite/organisation/karriere/stellenboerse/angebot/ >detailinfo/wissenschaftl_mitarbeiterin_naturwissenschaftlerin_dm18812/ > > > >--- >Dr. Veronica Witte, Dipl.-Biol. >Nachwuchsgruppenleitung, NeuroCure >Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie >Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin >Charitéplatz 1 >10117 Berlin >Email: veronica.witte(a)charite.de > > >

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Fwd: PhD student position at Research Imaging Centre, CAMH, Toronto
by Gary Green 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

FYI Gary Green ----------------- The Research Imaging Centre within the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is presently seeking PhD student interested in Neuroimaging research directed to the identification of biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease. CAMH is a teaching hospital fully affiliated to University of Toronto. The Research Imaging Centre at CAMH was established 20 years ago and has been a world leader in in Positron Emission Tomography. The Centre was expanded in 2011 to include a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite and now houses a PET scanner facility, a MRI scanner suite and a fully equipped radiochemistry. Applicants should have recently received a masters degree in a specialty related to neuroscience and has experience in neuroimaging and interacting with clinical population. The successful candidate will assist in clinical assessments and analyse PET and MRI images. Preferred candidates will have significant experience in multimodal imaging modalities namely PET, structural and functional MRI. Applicants may submit an electronic copy of their CV along with a cover letter describing their research experience and interests addressed to: Dr. Romina Mizrahi Research Imaging Centre Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 250, College Street Toronto, ON M5T 1R8 Please send your emails to Dr. Naren Rao naren.rao(a)camhpet.ca

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Fwd: Job Announcement: Junior Professorship in Model-Based Cognitive Neuroscience in Berlin
by Gary Green 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

FYI Gary Green ============================== Freie Universität Berlin Department of Education and Psychology Institute of Psychology invites applications for a Junior Professorship in Model-Based Cognitive Neuroscience The successful applicant will conduct research and teach in the area named above. Appointment requirements are governed by article 102a of the Berlin Higher Education Act (/Berliner Hochschulgesetz/). Candidates should have an innovative research program in the area of model-based cognitive neuroscience. The appointee will have an outstanding track record of university teaching and research using a combination of functional neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG) and formal models of cognitive processes, preferably with significant international experience. Applicants should have a strong publication record in international journals and should be familiar with grant-sponsored research. Teaching responsibilities will primarily include courses for students enrolled in the Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience master’s program, while the appointee’s research should focus on Model-Based Cognitive Neuroscience. Active involvement is expected within the Institute’s collaborative research projects. The successful candidate will be appointed as a civil servant for an initial duration of three years. Provided that her or his performance is thereafter evaluated positively, employment may be extended for three more years. Applications quoting the *reference code 12-101/2012* must be received no later than *13.12.2012* at Freie Universität Berlin Fachbereich Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie Dekanat - Frau Gips Postfach Ewi 1 Habelschwerdter Allee 45 14195 Berlin, Germany or preferentially via e-mail at deanfb12(a)zedat.fu-berlin.de <mailto:deanfb12@zedat.fu-berlin.de> Application guidelines and general information on the appointment procedure as well as requirements for junior professorships at Freie Universität Berlin can be found at www.fu-berlin.de/praesidialamt <http://www.fu-berlin.de/praesidialamt>. For additional details, please visit www.fu-berlin.de <http://www.fu-berlin.de> and www.ewi-psy.fu-berlin.de <http://www.ewi-psy.fu-berlin.de>.

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Fwd: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (Hamburg, Germany)
by Gary Green 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

FYI Gary Green ---------------- Postdoc Position (E13) in imaging neuroscience of learning and memory. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to work at the Institute of Systems Neuroscience at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (head Prof. Büchel). The position is located in the research group “Memory and Decision Making” headed by Tobias Sommer (http://www.uke.de/institute/systemische-neurowissenschaften/index_68339.php) and is funded by a collaborative grant with Nico Bunzeck. The project will investigate the functional significance of ventral striatal activity during recognition memory using fMRI and univariate as well as multivariate but also pharmacological approaches. The position is funded by the German research foundation (DFG) and is initially available for 2 years with a possible extension. Salary will be according to German Public service regulations (E13). Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in psychology, biology, neuroscience or a related field. Furthermore, they should be familiar with fMRI and have a strong background in neuroscience of learning and memory. Programming skills (preferably Matlab) are advantageous. The Institute of Systems Neuroscience provides an excellent multidisciplinary and interactive neuroimaging environment with its own physics, psychology and clinical neuroscience groups as well as a research dedicated 3T MR scanner. The position is available immediately and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a CV, names of two references and a brief statement of research interests by e-mail to Dr. Tobias Sommer at tsommer(a)uke.de <mailto:tsommer@uke.de> For questions or informal inquiries about the position please contact me via email: tsommer(a)uke.de <mailto:tsommer@uke.de>

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Fwd: SFB-PhD position (Hamburg, Germany)
by Gary Green 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

FYI Gary Green -------------------------- The collaborative research center DFG-SFB-TR58 “Fear, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders” (Münster, Würzburg, Hamburg) is opening a 3.5-year position for a PhD student (E13, starting January or later) to work on the genetic and neural mechanisms of context conditioning and extinction. The project will be conducted at the Institute for Systems Neuroscience at University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (supervisors: C. Büchel, R. Kalisch) in close collaboration with the Unit for Molecular Psychiatry in Würzburg (supervisor: A. Reif). Methods used are fMRI, psychophysiology, behavioral and personality testing, and genetics. The position offers a great opportunity to work in a young, dynamic research team within one of Germany’s top systems neuroscience sites and to integrate into the German fear and anxiety research community. The SFB and local graduate programs offer attractive interdisciplinary training curricula. Applicants should have a graduation in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, biology or related subjects. For further information, please contact Raffael Kalisch (rkalisch(a)uke.de <mailto:rkalisch@uke.de>).

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YNiC seminar 6th December (in C003)
by rem 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

Dear Users This Thursday the MSc CN project circus will take place from 4.15 pm in C003 (Psychology). Please see below for a list of projects and supervisors. Best wishes Rebecca Supervisor Title technique 16.15-16.22 Gary Green Consistent connectivity MEG 16.22-16.29 Pat Johnston MEG responses to the predictable and unpredictable occurrence of faces MEG 16.29-16.36 Gareth Gaskell Sleep, salience and emotional memory consolidation Sleep, EEG 16.36-16.43 Silke Goebel Arithmetic networks in dyslexia and dyscalculia fMRI 16.43-16.50 Beth Jefferies Semantic control vs. representation in the temporal lobe: Effects of TMS on dissociable aspects of semantic cognition TMS 16.50-16.57 Andy Young Involvement of superior temporal sulcus in decoding social signals from faces fMRI 16.57-17.04 Heidi Baseler The neural basis of peripheral visual sensitivity in deaf and hearing participants fMRI 17.04-17.11 Shirley-Ann Rueschemeier The neural dynamics of understanding misunderstanding: An EEG study EEG 17.11-17.18 Sven Mattys Effects of visual distraction on speech perception fMRI 17.18-17.25 Shirley-Ann Rueschemeier Cortical dynamics during speech act processing: An fMRI study on indirect replies fMRI 17.25-17.32 Mark Hymers TMS investigation of the Asymmetric Sampling in Time Hypothesis TMS 17.32-17.39 Tim Andrews Are 'face' regions in human visual cortex selective for faces or for perceptual expertise? fMRI -- ************************************************************************ 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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YNiC seminar today
by rem 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

Dear Users Today (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) there will the final MSc 2011/2012 project outcome talk given by James Davey. The title of James' talk is "Investigating the overlap for tool representation and semantic control in pMTG". 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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YNiC seminar 29th November
by Rebecca E Millman 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

Dear Users This Thursday (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) there will the final MSc 2011/2012 project outcome talk given by James Davey. The title of James' talk is "Investigating the overlap for tool representation and semantic control in pMTG". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Best wishes Rebecca -- Dr. Rebecca E. Millman York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park York YO10 5DG Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Tel: 01904 435 5373

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Fwd: 5 year MRI postdoc opportunity
by Gary Green 25 Nov '12

25 Nov '12

Please see the attached advert/job description for a 5-year postdoc in MRI (physics/analysis) in Manchester.

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Fwd: Research Fellow/Postdoc: Functional MRI & EEG Neuroimaging in Dementia
by Gary Green 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD) is looking for a Research Fellow/Postdoc: Functional MRI& EEG Neuroimaging in Dementia RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The research fellow/postdoc will work on multimodal imaging of human brain changes in early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and cerebrovascular disease. The funded research project has a strong focus on the combined acquisition of functional MRI and high-density EEG along with other neuroimaging modalities. The establishment of the fMRI-EEG task-related paradigm and statistical analysis will be a key part of the responsibilities of research position. The fellow will work in a dynamically growing neuroimaging team and is encouraged to bring in own research ideas. REQUIREMENTS: Research experience in EEG and fMRI of brain changes is strongly encouraged. An independent work style and solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. Familiarity with biological or clinical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease is not a prerequisite. An enthusiastic, reliable and independent work style will provide a good fit for our team. OFFER: Our institute offers an excellent multidisciplinary environment and state-of-the-art multimodal neuroimaging equipment (3T MRI, high-density fMRI compatible EEG, molecular PET). The research fellow will have clearly defined task definitions, access to all data sets of the research project, and advanced technical support to facilitate efficient work conditions. The fellow will work in a friendly, dynamic, and highly productive team, headed by Prof. Michael Ewers, PhD. The University of Munich, Germany, and its clinics figure among Germany’s premier and internationally competitive biomedical research sites funded by the government’s German Universities Excellence Initiative. The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD) is a thriving new research-dedicated institution of the University of Munich (http://www.klinikum.uni-muenchen.de/Institut-fuer-Schlaganfall-und-Demenzfo…). The ISD will be housed soon in a top-notch research facility that is currently being build and will eventually attract around 100 staff members, graduate students, scholars and foreign scholars. Salary is according to TV-L. The position is limited for two years, with a possible extension. Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs can unfortunately not be refunded. For more information, please contact Mr. Frühauf, Tel.: +49 (0)89 7095 7800 (E-Mail: isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de). HOW TO APPLY: Your application - preferably in electronic form - with the usual documents indicating the earliest possible starting date should be directed to: Klinikum der Universität München, Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research Markus A. Frühauf, Managing Director ISD Heiglhofstr. 55 81377 Munich | Germany E-Mail: isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de

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Fwd: PhD position in motor rehabilitation, University of Zurich, Switzerland
by Gary Green 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

---------------------------------------------------- The Department of Clinical Neurorehabilitation offers a PhD position, 3 years duration. The topic will be about support of motor rehabilitation due to interventions to the reward system. The work is part of an interdisciplinary project involving neurological (A. Luft), rehabilitation engineering (R. Gassert) and neuropsychological (K. Lutz) workgroups. The site provides excellent facilities including access to MRI, EEG, TMS and movement analysis systems within a newly opened clinic for rehabilitation. In addition to work on the thesis, the applicant has the option to participate in the PhD Program of the Neuroscience Center Zürich. The ideal applicant has - a degree in neuroscience, psychology, or a related science - a strong background in and interest for movement neuroscience, motor learning and rehabilitation - experience with one or more of the mentioned methods - a strong interest in working with healthy as well as clinical subject populations Please send applications, including two letters of reference by email to: kai.Lutz(a)uzh.ch

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Fwd: Post-doctoral position (Neuroimaging research) at King’s College London
by Gary Green 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

FYI ------------------------------------ Post-doctoral position (Neuroimaging research) at King’s College London We would like to invite applications for the post of Post-doctoral Research Worker (Neuroimaging research). This position will be fixed term for 36 months and is a full-time post. The successful candidate will play a key role in collecting and analyzing neuroimaging data from a longitudinal cohort of young adults who were born very preterm. DETAILS The successful candidate will become part of the Preterm Research Group, which is studying the effects of being born preterm on subsequent neurodevelopment, cognition and behaviour. The project, funded by the Medical Research Council, aims to investigate neurodevelopment into adulthood following very preterm birth. The successful candidate will work with a unique cohort of individuals who were born prematurely and who have been taking part in a follow-up study from birth to age 19. They are now 27-32 years old. First, the study will assess their cognition (including learning disabilities, memory and attention) and mental health. Second, the study will use various neuroimaging techniques to examine how the brain changes as people grow into adults. The aim of the study is to define for the first time maturational patterns associated with the risk of poor outcome, as well as those associated with developmental resilience, and thus guide the design of remediation strategies to be implemented at very preterm individuals at younger ages aimed at reducing or preventing long-term disability. Working closely with Lead Investigators, the successful candidate will contribute to the successful conduct and completion of the research programme. He/she will play a key role in coordinating the study, assessing study participants, conducting and supporting neuroimaging data analysis and integrating current data with those collected longitudinally. He/she will work closely with other members of the Preterm Research Group, which are directly integrated with the Department of Psychosis Studies within the Psychosis Clinical Academic Group. The successful candidate will also be involved in postgraduate teaching and will be encouraged to develop his/her own research interests. SALARY The appointment will be made at Grade 6, currently from £31,020 per annum plus £2,323 per annum London Allowance. Equality of opportunity is College policy. CONTACT For an informal discussion of the post please contact Chiara Nosarti on 0207 848 0133, or via email at Chiara.nosarti(a)kcl.ac.uk. _____________________________ For further details and to apply please visit http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/apply.php?id=16843270

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Fwd: Postdoc position in computational neuroscience
by Gary Green 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

FYI -------------------------------------- Postdoc position: computational neuroscience/fMRI We are seeking a postdoc to work in the group 'Modelling of dynamic perception and action' at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS), in Leipzig, Germany, (http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/n-3/dyn). The goal of the group is to develop models for human perception, learning and decision making using Bayesian inference. The specific project is to model the neural mechanisms of value-based decision making. This project is in collaboration with the group of John O’Doherty at Caltech (http://www.odohertylab.org/). An emphasis will be placed on linking the theoretical modeling work at Leipzig to experimental findings based on neuroimaging (fMRI) data acquired at Caltech. We expect strong interactions between both groups, supported by a generous travel budget for visits between the MPI-CBS and Caltech groups. The research will be conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading centre for cognitive and imaging neuroscience. For theoretical work, the institute is equipped with high-performance computing facilities. For experimental work, the institute is equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, two 3.0 MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, a TMS and several EEG systems. All facilities are supported by experienced IT and physics staff. The candidate must have a PhD (or equivalent) in computational neuroscience, physics, or a related field. Essential skills comprise prior experience in computational neuroscience or decision making. Experience in modelling of neuroimaging data and matlab programming expertise would be advantageous. The position is for three years, starting at the candidate’s earliest convenience. Salary is dependent on experience and according to German Public service regulations. Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch at their earliest convenience. Applications are considered until 30th of November 2012 but reviewing of the applications will start immediately. For questions about this position please contact Dr. Stefan Kiebel (kiebel at cbs.mpg.de). The following documents should be included in the application in a single PDF-file and sent by email to dynamics at cbs.mpg.de: A cover letter including a brief description of personal qualifications and future research interests, curriculum vitae, and contact details of two personal references. We seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are under-represented and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply. We are committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourage them to apply.

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Fwd: Post-Doc position in Lyon, France (Laboratory Dynamics of Language and Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre)
by Gary Green 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

FYI ------------------------------------------------------- *POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW POSITION* * * Applications are invited for a 12-month full-time Postdoctoral Position in cognitive neuroscience in Lyon, France, to analyze MEG data on speech perception. The post-doc is part of an exciting new project called “ODYSSEE” (funded by the French National Research Agency), which is a collaboration between Dr Véronique Boulenger from the Laboratory Dynamics of Language (CNRS) and Dr Karim Jerbi from the Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre (INSERM). The project aims at uncovering the functional role of the motor system in speech perception, by examining the dynamics of neural oscillations in auditory and premotor regions during the perception of natural speech at various rates using MEG (magnetoencephalography). Project website: http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/projets/odyssee The project will be conducted in Lyon, a vibrant and stimulating neuroscience environment and a culturally rich city life, ideally located just an hour away from the Alpes, 2 hours from Paris and an hour and a half from Marseille and the Mediterranean sea. *Key requirements for the candidates:* The ideal candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience, cognitive sciences or a related field and will have substantial experience in MEG imaging analyses (e.g. time-frequency analysis, source estimation techniques and connectivity analysis) and good programming skills (MATLAB). A background in speech and language would be beneficial. Applications in the form of a cover letter with statement of research interests and a CV with full publication list should be sent by email to veronique.boulenger(a)ish-lyon.cnrs.fr <mailto:veronique.boulenger@ish-lyon.cnrs.fr>, with cc to karim.jerbi(a)inserm.fr <mailto:karim.jerbi@inserm.fr>. Applicants from outside the European Union are welcome but they must qualify for a valid visa. French speaking is not a requirement (although it is an asset) as long as the English language is mastered. Starting date: 7^th January 2013 Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please feel free to forward this announcement to colleagues and students who could be interested in this position. -- Véronique Boulenger, PhD Chargée de Recherche CNRS Laboratoire Dynamique du Langage– UMR 5596 Institut des Sciences de l’Homme 14 avenue Berthelot F69363 Lyon Cedex 07 (33) 04.72.72.79.24 (33) 04.72.72.65.90 veronique.boulenger(a)ish-lyon.cnrs.fr http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/Annuaires/Boulenger http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/projets/odyssee/

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

Dear Users Today (starting 4.30 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be 2 talks: 1) 2011/12 MSc project outcome Tim Andrews Title "Putting a name to a face - neural correlates of recognition?" 2) Project proposal presentation Nick Barraclough Title: "Visual Adaptation in the Mirror Neuron System" Summary: "Visual adaptation occurs at a high level within the temporal lobe where social stimuli such as hand actions are coded. fMR-adaptation studies investigating the existence of a mirror neuron system in humans, however, has been equivocal. It is therefore not clear whether visual adaptation occurs within, or influences the representation of human actions within the mirror neuron system. We propose to use single pulse TMS over motor cortex and measure motor evoked potentials from the contralateral hand. Observation of hand actions results in an increase in MEP magnitude and provides a metric of current mirror neuron system activity. Participants will visually adapt to hand actions during the TMS. We will assess both the psychophysical measure of action adaptation as well as the physiological measure of adaptation in the mirror neuron system. An effect of visual adaptation on the mirror neuron system will be reflected by a change in motor evoked potential magnitude following adaptation." 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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