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Fwd: Postdoc @UCL: Using MEG to investigate the neural basis of Memory and Navigation
by Gary Green 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

FYI ----------------------------- Dr Hugo Spiers, Prof Emrah Duzel, Dr Will Penny and Prof Peter Dayan and are advertising for a post-doctoral position at UCL to study the neural basis of memory and navigation using MEG. Details are available at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spierslab/LabVacancies The post is available from January 2013. For more information please e-mail Hugo Spiers at h.spiers(a)ucl.ac.uk Dr Hugo Spiers Lecturer Institute of Behavioural Neuroscience, Cognitive, Perceptual and Brain Sciences Department, University College London, 26 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AP +44 (0) 20 7679 7553 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spierslab/ http://www.pattern-completion.net/

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Fwd: Florida Hospital is Hiring!
by Gary Green 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

FYI ----------------------------------- Florida Hospital for Children, located in Orlando, FL, has an opening for a MEG Technologist to launch our new program starting in December. We would like to keep this position posted through the end of the year. Please let me know if you need any additional information. *Below more information about the position:* Florida Hospital for Children is located in Orlando, FL and is hiring a skilled MEG Technologist to launch our new program, the first in the state. *_MEG Department Summary:_* The Magnetoencephalography (MEG) program at Florida Hospital for Children will host the first MEG system installed in the state of Florida. MEG is a non-invasive imaging modality that provides spatiotemporal information about brain function. This information contributes to the clinical diagnosis and treatment selection in patients with epilepsy and other brain pathologies. The MEG Lab operates with a two-fold purpose: to provide clinical assessment to patients with epilepsy and other brain diseases, and to develop translational research with special interest in cognitive neurosciences. With these goals in mind the MEG Lab at Florida Hospital for Children brings to the region the latest technology for the study of brain function and a group of nationally recognized clinicians and scientists working as a team. *_Job Summary:_* The MEG Technologist is responsible for the daily operation of the MEG-EEG Laboratory at Florida Hospital. Main responsibilities include MEG-EEG data acquisition in patients and, occasionally, research subjects. Will be responsible for ensuring high quality clinical and administrative operations of the center. This center’s focus is to aid physicians in planning the best treatment for patients with epilepsy, brain tumors, and other neurological disorders. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, medical engineering, or physics (PhD preferred), and a minimum of two years EEG or MEG experience (pediatrics preferred). Experience with EEG/MEG data analysis tools and experience on Nihon Kohden, Neuroscan or Elekta MEG systems preferred. For more information and to apply directly, visit: http://goo.gl/8MDwd Thank you! *Molly Duckett* HR Recruitment Team *I* Florida Hospital Recruitment Relations Strategist O: (407) 200-1289* I* F: (407) 303-5493 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *Follow Florida Hospital Careers on:* * * Facebook-Icon extra small <http://www.facebook.com/FloridaHospitalCareers>youtube_icon fhcareers <http://www.youtube.com/floridahospitaljobs> http://simplyzesty.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Twitter-Logo-300x293.jpg <http://www.twitter.com/FloridaHospital>Linkedin-Icon extra small <http://www.linkedin.com/company/florida-hospital/careers> This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i) destroy this message if a facsimile or (ii) delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you.

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Manchester Neuroscience Research Institute - Funded studentship available
by Beth Jefferies 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Here's an exciting opportunity to join my Manchester colleagues as a PhD student working on fMRI and aphasia: With best wishes Beth Dear friends and colleagues, I would be extremely grateful if you could circulate the details of this studentship to any interested final year UG and Masters students. The project would be perfect for any student who is interested in combining fMRI with aphasic patient work. The studentship is open to any EU student. Details on the studentship can be found here: http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/studentships/featuredstudentsh… Details on the competition can be found here: http://www.neuroscience.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/PhDstudentships2013/ Some brief notes are given below. If any students are potentially interested then please ask them to contact us before making an application. Many thanks in advance Matt --- Title: Defining the parameters of efficient and lasting word learning: an fMRI study of language training with control and aphasic participants. Summary The aim of this PhD project is to use neuroimaging and behavioural methods to study brain reorganization for language as a direct result of retraining for both control (non-brain damaged) participants (n=20) and those with anomic symptoms of aphasia (n=20) in order to directly compare the groups. This multi-disciplinary PhD will be based within the Neuroscience and Aphasia Research Unit (NARU) in the School of Psychological Sciences on the central University of Manchester campus. Upon completion, such training would allow progression in various future career directions: Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Academic Aphasiology, Neuroscience, Medicine/Neurology. This 3-year studentship will provide full support for tuition fees and an annual minimum tax-free stipend at RCUK rates (currently £13, 590). The project is available to UK/EU nationals only due to the nature of the funding and commences October 2013. Applicants should hold a minimum upper-second honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Speech and Language Therapy, Linguistics. Experience or interest in the adult neurological disorders, specifically aphasia, from linguistics or neuroscience perspectives and experience in neuroimaging would also be beneficial. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Matthew A. Lambon Ralph FRCSLT(hons) FBPsyS Associate Vice-President (Research) & Director - Manchester Doctoral College University of Manchester & Director - Neuroscience and Aphasia Research Unit (NARU) School of Psychological Sciences (Zochonis Building) University of Manchester Brunswick Street Manchester M13 9PL UK (Office: T18 Zochonis) Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2551 (direct) Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2581 (secretary) Fax: +44 (0) 161 275 2873 Mobile: 07710 415716 Email: matt.lambon-ralph(a)manchester.ac.uk http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/naru/ -- Beth Jefferies Department of Psychology, University of York +44 01904 631585

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For those interested in Parkinson's disease
by Andy Ellis 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

The attachment now gives the time of the talk. Not my fault. Andy ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: RE: York_Seminar_2.doc From: "Jim Austin" <jim.austin(a)york.ac.uk> Date: Thu, October 11, 2012 3:55 pm To: andy.ellis(a)york.ac.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andy, Just realised the time is missing - revised version attached. Good point - will do hyms too. Jim Prof. Jim Austin, Computer Science, University of York NEW email address: jim.austin(a)york.ac.uk Land line: 01904 325629 Mobile: 07789 487841 www.cs.york.ac.uk/~austin > -----Original Message----- > From: Andy Ellis [mailto:andy.ellis@york.ac.uk] > Sent: 11 October 2012 15:33 > To: Jim Austin > Subject: Re: York_Seminar_2.doc > > > Have done. Have you thought about HYMS. Tony Kendrick is Dean of > Research (I think). > > Andy > > > > Andy, > > We have the attached seminar coming up over here on Parkinson's. > > Not sure who to send this to in psychology - but could you pass it on > to > > your folk. > > > > All the best, > > Jim > > > > > Prof Andy Ellis > Department of Psychology > University of York > York YO10 5DD > UK > > http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/awe1/ Prof Andy Ellis Department of Psychology University of York York YO10 5DD UK http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/awe1/

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Seminar on Parkinson's disease
by Andy Ellis 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: York_Seminar_2.doc From: "Jim Austin" <jim.austin(a)york.ac.uk> Date: Thu, October 11, 2012 2:32 pm To: andy.ellis(a)york.ac.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andy, We have the attached seminar coming up over here on Parkinson's. Not sure who to send this to in psychology - but could you pass it on to your folk. All the best, Jim Prof Andy Ellis Department of Psychology University of York York YO10 5DD UK http://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/faculty/awe1/

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Fwd: New Group Leader position at the FIL
by Gary Green 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

FYI ---------------------------------- Dear Colleagues Could we bring the position – detailed below – to your attention. We are looking to recruit a new group leader (up to full professor – Chair - level) in cognitive neuroscience here at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL (aka the FIL). Please feel free to circulate to anyone you think might be interested. Best wishes Eleanor Maguire *Chair / Reader / Senior Lecturer in Human Neuroimaging and Cognitive Neuroscience * *UCL Department / Division: *Institute of Neurology** *Specific unit / Sub department: *Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging** *Grades: *9 - Professorial** *Hours: *Full Time** *Salary (inclusive of London allowance): *UCL Grade 9 (Senior Lecturer/Reader) in the range £51,052 - £55,512 pa, or UCL Grade 10 (Professor) from £62,110 pa, _negotiable_. ** *Duties and Responsibilities: *The Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging wishes to appoint an individual at Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer level whose primary interest is in using neuroimaging or related investigative approaches to study human cognition. ** The Centre wishes to recruit a top-level scientist with a proven track record in the application of neuroimaging in a domain of cognition that will complement the existing portfolio of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/). The Centre has high-quality imaging facilities including three state-of-the-art 3T scanners, an EEG laboratory and an MEG facility. The Centre is supported by a major Strategic Award from the Wellcome Trust, and is able to offer some start-up support, subject to negotiation. The appointee will be expected to generate new income to support a research team through competitive funding mechanisms. A modest teaching commitment is also associated with the post. *Key Requirements: *Applicants must be scientists who have either exceptional promise or an established research track record. A very strong publication record for their career stage, plus proven ability to obtain competitive funding at both national and international level, are essential. For an appointment at Professorial level, applicants must be able to demonstrate significant achievements in original research, a capacity for academic leadership, and an international reputation in the field of cognitive neuroscience. ** *Further Details: *The appointment is available from spring 2013. There will be an Institute of Neurology review of progress against agreed objectives in the fifth year of the post. ** The advert for the WTCN Chair/Reader/SL post is now live on the UCL website. Reference 1285425; direct link: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTI4NTQyNSZ2dF90… Informal enquiries are welcome to Professor Ray Dolan, Head of Department (email: r.dolan(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:r.dolan@ucl.ac.uk>) * * *We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level. * * * *Closing Date: *30 Nov 2012** * * *This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff.*

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MEG update
by Gary Green 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Dear Users As you will be aware, the MEG scanner works by using liquid helium to keep the sensors in a superconducting and therefore a very sensitive state. The bucket that holds the helium has to be cleaned out once in while. This is because solid nitrogen and oxygen accumulate in the bottom of this bucket and interfere with the cooling of the sensors. We know when we have to do cleaning as the noise on the sensors increases and, if we did nothing, would stop superconducting. So, we are going to warm up the MEG machine, clean it out, do other maintenance and use the opportunity to improve the layout in the MEG room. We will also carry out some preliminary work that will allow us to, eventually, install our new MEG electronics that will improve the measurement noise and our ability to control the MEG device. This will take a little while so we will keep you informed about progress. We have spoken to the major users of MEG but if this interferes with your own plans do let us know. Gary -- Gary Green Director York Neuroimaging Centre & YNI Ltd 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. +44 (0) 1904 435349 PA - Jill Hurst : +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Fwd: University of Nottingham Anne McLaren Fellowship
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ------------------------------ *University of Nottingham Anne McLaren Fellowships* * * Applications are invited from exceptional female postdoctoral scientists for the University of Nottingham Anne McLaren Fellowships. We welcome applications from postdoctoral scientists working in any area of psychology or neuroscience. The highlights of this prestigious fellowship scheme are as follows: 1. Fellowships are three years in duration and linked to a permanent academic post. 2. Fellows can apply for £25K research costs and £5K childcare costs per annum. 3. Applicants must have submitted their PhD and should have no more than four years full time postdoctoral experience. 4. Salary will be commensurate with postdoctoral experience on either level 4 or 5 of the University pay scales Further details of this scheme can be found at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/fellowships/anne-mclaren-fellowships/i… Please email expressions of interest forms (downloadable via the link) to Dr. Ben Webb (B.Webb(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:B.Webb@nottingham.ac.uk>) no later than 7th November 2012.

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Fwd: University of Nottingham Research Fellowships
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ----------------------------------------------- *University of Nottingham Research Fellowships* * * Applications are invited from exceptional postdoctoral scientists for the University of Nottingham Research Fellowships. We welcome applications from postdoctoral scientists working in any area of psychology or neuroscience. The highlights of this prestigious fellowship scheme are as follows: 1. Fellowships are three years in duration and linked to a permanent academic post. 2. Fellows can apply for £25K research costs and £5K childcare costs per annum. 3. Applicants must have submitted their PhD and should have no more than six years full time postdoctoral experience. 4. Salary will be commensurate with postdoctoral experience on either level 4 or 5 of the University pay scales Further details of this scheme can be found at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/fellowships/nottingham-advance-researc… Please email expressions of interest forms (downloadable via the link) to Dr. Ben Webb (B.Webb(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:B.Webb@nottingham.ac.uk>) no later than 7th November 2012.

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Fwd: Two Postdoctoral Positions in Human Neuroimaging of Reward, Risk and Economic Decision-Making, University of Cambridge
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ------------------------------------ We seek postdoctoral applicants interested in event-related fMRI in healthy humans. The work is funded by major recent grants from the Wellcome Trust and the European Research Council. Our work investigates the neural processing of fundamental variables underlying learning and decision making in individuals and in social interactions, based on animal learning theory and economic decision theory. We appreciate simple, well designed experimental tasks and thorough behavioural testing. Our rationales, task designs and data interpretations are informed by parallel work using single neuron behavioural electrophysiology. Our projects benefit from collaborations with experimental psychologists and behavioural economists in Cambridge and abroad, including Peter Bossaerts from Caltech, Pasadena. We combine the candidate's own ideas with the demands of the grants. Planned projects involve probability, risk, economic utility and other decision variables, and social cooperation and inequity. We have access to four Siemens Trio 3T scanners. For details on our group, see http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/staff/schultz/. We seek candidates with published experience in human neuroimaging. Additional knowledge in behavioural economics, primate behavioural neurophysiology or computational neuroscience would be an asset, as is experience with quantitative testing in controlled behavioural tasks, advanced statistics including multivariate classifiers, reinforcement model-based regressions or Bayesian updating. However, training will be provided in all areas necessary for successful completion of the project. We appreciate excellent social and writing skills. The initial deadline for applications is November 15, 2012, although the search will continue until the appropriate candidate has been identified. Start date is flexible. Initial appointments will be for 2 years, with consideration for prolongation. The salary will be on the standard University scale in the range of £27,578 to £35,938 depending on previous research experience. Applications should include CV, list of publications, half page description of research experience related to the projects stated above including experience in neuroimaging, quantitative behavioural testing and computer programming, a half page description of research interests, and contact details of two referees. Please apply to Prof Wolfram Schultz, Department of Physiology, Development& Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, UK, ws234(a)cam.ac.uk.

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Fwd: Brain imaging PhD projects available
by Gary Green 07 Oct '12

07 Oct '12

FYI ----------------------------------- Three brain imaging PhD projects are available at the Sleep & Cognition group of the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Projects are in collaboration with one or more partners in Freiburg, Basel or Strasbourg. * * *Project 8: Individual differences in the spatiotemporal profile of brain activity during wake and sleep* The project aims to elucidate how spatiotemporal profiles of brain activity develop from wakefulness to deep sleep. Assessments in good and poor sleepers will be done using the EGI MR-compatible 256-channel high density EEG-system in the quietest 3T MRI system presently available, a Toshiba Vantage Titan 3T with the Pianissimo technology. Analyses include graph theoretical and network complexity measures. Assessments will be made in Amsterdam, analyses both in Amsterdam, Freiburg and Basel.* * * * *Project 6: Spatiotemporal patterns of cortical oscillations that determine subjective wake time during sleep* The project aims to elucidate the neural correlates of the loss of consciousness during sleep. Spatiotemporal profiles of brain activity in good and poor sleepers will be obtained using the EGI 256-channel high density EEG-system, both during unperturbed sleep and in response to sensory stimulation. Analyses include graph theoretical and network complexity measures. Assessments will be made in Amsterdam, analyses both in Amsterdam and Freiburg. * * *Project 4: Reward effects of light: phototherapy as a treatment for pathologies with motivational deficits* The project aims to elucidate the involvement of brain regions regulating reward and motivation in the mood-improving effects of bright light. 3T MRI assessments will be done in good and poor sleepers. Assessments of behavior, circadian genes, proteins, neurotransmitters and hormones will be done in transgenic animals. Human studies will be performed in Amsterdam, animal studies in Strasbourg. Projects are open to students with a (pending) master (or equivalent) degree in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience or Engineering or comparable. Experience with brain imaging, EEG, or sleep is an advantage for all projects. Experience with animal studies is an advantage for project 4. Especially students with some affinity with and/or background in mathematics and/or scientific programming are also encouraged to apply. A proficient level of familiarity with large datasets and programming is commendable, e.g. using Matlab. Mastery of the English language is essential for writing papers and a thesis; mastery of the local languages will facilitate recordings. If you're interested, please read additional information on http://www.neurotime-erasmus.org/ and contact e.van.someren(a)nin.knaw.nl <mailto:e.van.someren@nin.knaw.nl>. Thank you for your interest! Prof. dr. Eus J.W. Van Someren http://www.nin.knaw.nl/research_groups/van_someren_group/

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BNS meeting in November
by Beth Jefferies 04 Oct '12

04 Oct '12

Dear All, I’d like to draw your attention to the forthcoming meeting of the British Neuropsychological Society (BNS) on 7-8 November in Queen Square, London. Presentations at the BNS are comprised of a diverse range of topics and methodologies (not limited to patient-based studies) by some of the leading researchers. They are relevant to all those with an interest in the brain and cognition. Highlights of the forthcoming meeting include: *“Frontotemporal Dementia: From Modules to Molecules”* *John Hodges* (University of New South Wales, Australia) will deliver the Freda Newcombe Lecture *“Medial Temporal Lobe Functional Heterogeneity: Inputs or Processes?”* *Kim Graham* (Cardiff University) & *Daniela Montaldi* (University of Manchester) will participate in The John Marshall Memorial Debate *"Metacognitive aspects of Alzheimer's disease"* *Daniel Mograbi*, *Robin Morris *(Institute of Psychiatry, London) and *Andrew Budson *(Boston University, USA). The full program can be found here: http://www.the-bns.org/meetings.html One advantage of the BNS is that it is virtually free to attend (and is indeed free to attend if you opt to become a member): £10 for student non-members and £20 for other non-members if you register before 20th October (http://www.the-bns.org/registration.html) We look forward to seeing you there, Jamie Ward BNS Meetings Secretary -- Beth Jefferies Department of Psychology, University of York +44 01904 631585

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MEG Physicist Position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
by Gary Green 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

FYI ================================================================================================================================= */_MEG Physicist Position Vacant_/* *_MEG Lab Overview_* * * Our MEG lab is a section of the Neurophysiology Department, which belongs to National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) which is one of the most important health care providers at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC). Our hospital is founded by the Ministry of Health (MOH). The lab was established in early 2011, and was running officially, by October 2011. Our MEG system is 306 sensors Neuromag System (Elekta, Helsinki, Finland). The lab conducts clinical applications for pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation and brain mapping. Our aim to have high standard scientific and clinical research, to be one of the labs that contribute in developing MEG systems, and became a reference for other labs in the region of Middle East. * * *_Requirements_* Required applicant should have a minimal of Master's degree (or equivalent), have academic experience in using numerical methods to analyse complex systems, and be willing to do further development for mathematical and software programs. Preferable to have strong motivations and ambitions to take part in the research. Also, researchers having interest in neural and human science with expertise in different areas are such as Statistics, machine learning, parallel distributed computing, signal processing, artificial intelligence, bio-measurement and instrumentation, computer vision, statistical physics, cognitive psychology. Preferable to have enthusiastic to understand the dynamic properties of the human brain and to probe the interaction between different regions. Furthermore, you are prepared to take courses and workshops offered based on the lab requirement. Proficiency in oral and written English is essential. You are expected to work in a team, sharing technical know-how and ideas. Most pass the personal interview (Hospital may organize overseas trip interview serious applicant only). *_Conditions of Employment_* *Position: *Full-time Researcher / Full-time Research physicist* Tenure: *Single year based contract, renewable based on evaluation *Salary: *Based on experience and negotiable* Work Location: *Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia* ** **_Application Materials _1- CV 2- List of publications 3- Copy of the passport 4- Recommendation letters from three researchers* *_Starting Date _October 1^st 2012 * *_Deadline _* *Opens until positions are filled (first come, first served)* * * *_Contact_* */Dr. SALAH ALMUBARAK, /**/BSc, MD, FRCPC Head Section of MEG lab/* */Clinical Neurophysiology Department National Neuroscience Institute King Fahad Medical City Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/* */saalmubarak(a)kfmc.med.sa <mailto:saalmubarak@kfmc.med.sa>/* */drsalmubarak(a)gmail.com <mailto:drsalmubarak@gmail.com> /* */Tel +966 1 288 9999 Ex. 7476 Fax +966 1 288 _9000_ Ex. 7476/* */Cell +966 569557313/* * * * ===========================================================================================================================* * * * *

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First meeting of MEG research group this Tursday
by Markus van Ackeren 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

Hi everyone, It is great to see how more and more people in the Department are getting excited about the possibilities of using MEG to tackle numerous unanswered questions from their own field of research. This development has led to the idea of creating a forum where MEG researchers or those who are interested in the methods get the opportunity to a) discuss methodological advances/issues in the field, and b) get feedback on ongoing projects in the Department. Therefore, I am very pleased to invite all of you who are using MEG, or planning to use it in the future to our first meeting, this Thursday (04-10-12), at 12.00 in the Deparment of Psychology (C003). Please feel free to bring lunch and coffee. The meeting will take about 1h. During the first half, Catarina Teige has kindly agreed to present some very preliminary results from her study on semantic cognition. In the second half, we will discuss the form of the next couple of meetings. In particular, I would like to get an impression on what topics you are interested in and how we can make these meetings interesting for every one of you. I hope to see you during our first meeting. With best wishes, Markus

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Fwd: Post-doctoral position on brain-body interactions in visual consciousness, Paris
by Gary Green 26 Sep '12

26 Sep '12

fyi --------------------------------- A post-doctoral position is available to work on brain-body interactions in visual consciousness and cognition, in the Visual Cognition group visualcognition.ens.fr <http://visualcognition.ens.fr/> led by Catherine Tallon-Baudry, Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Department of Cognitive Science, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris. The project aims at testing whether and how interoceptive and perceptual signals interact to generate subjective experience. It involves recording neural activity (MEG, EEG, fMRI) and various bodily measures. Applicants should have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience. Fluent English & Matlab are mandatory. Prior experience in electrophysiology would be valuable. French speaking is not a requirement. Starting date is January 2013 or later, with an initial appointment of 1 year, renewable. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should send a CV, publication list, letter of intent with a statement of research interest, and the name and contact of two references to catherine.tallon-baudry(a)ens.fr <mailto:catherine.tallon-baudry@ens.fr>. Informal enquiry by email is welcome.

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Fwd: Job Posting
by Gary Green 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

FYI -------- Original Message -------- Could you please post the attached job for a MEG Post-Doc at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. - Thanks Hari Eswaran PhD Scientific Director FMEG -- SARA UAMS, Little Rock, 72205 *University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences* *Post-Doctoral Research Position* We are searching for a postdoctoral researcher with training in digital signal processing and time series analysis. The extremely weak biomagnetic fields generated in the brain of the human fetus can now be measured utilizing Superconducting QUantum Interference Device (SQUID) technology. The SQUID Array for Reproductive Assessment (SARA) was developed to apply SQUID technology to the measurement of physiological parameters from fetuses, mothers and newborns. The data that is recorded includes fetal Magnetoencephalography (MEG,) fetal Magnetocardiography (MCG) an uterine Magnetomyography (MMG). The SARA instrument is a unique world-class instrument installed in the SARA Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas. (http://obgyn.uams.edu/researchcenters). Applicants are expected to work in close collaboration with graduate students and members of the SARA-team and collaborators at our sister institution, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) to develop new study protocols, perform data analysis and develop new analytical approaches. Areas under investigation include independent component analysis, spatial time series analysis, fractal behavior, and 3D modeling and mapping. Requirements: A PhD (or near completion) in engineering, physics, computer science, neurosciences or a related field and excellent knowledge of signal analysis and modeling. Ability to program and use MATLAB is required. The position is available initially for two years. Salary is commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications including CV and a list of publications should be submitted by email to: Hari Eswaran PhD (saracenter(a)uams.edu <mailto:saracenter@uams.edu>). The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law all applications are subject to disclosure. Person hired must have proof or legal authority to work in the United States.

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Fwd: 1 post-doc and 1 PhD position in human auditory and motor neuroscience
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI --------- The Department of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology at Oldenburg University, Germany, offers a *Post-doctoral position (E13/TVL, 3 years plus) * and a *PhD position (0.5*E13/TVL, initially 2 years)* The lab focuses on the fields of neural coding of complex movements and neural coding of speech in the human brain with the aim of developing brain-machine-interfaces. To extend our interdisciplinary team we seek for highly motivated candidates with strong quantitative and experimental skills. The post-doctoral position requires a PhD or comparable degree and the PhD position requires a masters or comparable degree. The post-doctoral position is initially limited to three years after with an option for an extension to obtain habilitation (post-doctoral degree, similar to a lecturer qualification). Successful candidates will perform cutting edge research in one of the lab's foci and should have a background in one or more of the following fields: non-invasive or invasive human neurophysiology of the motor or auditory system, statistical learning, brain-machine-interfacing. The positions offer an excellent interdisciplinary working environment with opportunities for international exchange. The lab is involved in the EU-project BRACOG (brain controlled grasping) and we have a close collaboration with UC Berkeley, USA. The University of Oldenburg was recently awarded a Cluster of Excellence in hearing research. The Dept. of Psychology will offer an attractive scientific environment with access to research dedicated state-of-the-art approaches to human neurophysiological techniques (fMRI, NIRS, EEG, ECoG, and MEG). Electronic applications are preferred and can be send to: Professor Dr. Jochem Rieger: Jochem.rieger(a)uni-oldenburg.de <mailto:Jochem.rieger@uni-oldenburg.de> Please send paper applications until September 30^th 2012 to: Margrit Jung Dept. of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology Institute of Psychology Oldenburg University 26111 Oldenburg Germany Applications should include your CV and a list of most recent publications. Applications for the post-doctoral position should include a research statement (max. 3 pages). 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. -- 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: PhD position in Social/Cognitive Neuroscience (Bangor University, UK)
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI A 3-year PhD studentship is available in the School of Psychology at Bangor University commencing in January 2013. A highly-motivated and creative student with strong written and oral communication skills, and preferably experience with human neuroscience techniques (fMRI, TMS, EEG) is required for this position. The project is part of ongoing research in the Social Brain in Action Laboratory (SoBA Lab), which explores the cognitive and brain systems that underpin our ability to understand the actions and mental states of other people. Project description Appreciating the meaning of social interactions depends crucially on understanding others’ identity. To date, neuroimaging studies have examined separately how we perceive features of other people, such as their bodies, beliefs and attitudes. As such, it is not known how multiple features of a person are integrated in the brain to form a holistic understanding of a person’s identity. The aim of the current project is to use fMRI and connectivity analyses (e.g., PPI, DCM or Granger) to measure the influence of distinct brain regions on each other during social perception. By doing so, the project will build a more coherent picture of how multiple brain circuits interact when we make sense other people’s behaviour (for further discussion see Ramsey, van Schie& Cross, 2011, Cognitive Neuroscience). SoBA Lab The SoBA Lab is an international research group housed in the School of Psychology at Bangor University, which offers access to outstanding facilities for Social / Cognitive Neuroscience. Furthermore, Bangor is situated in a beautiful region of North Wales close to Snowdonia National Park, which provides a wonderful natural backdrop to professional activities. Informal enquiries regarding the PhD position can be directed to Richard Ramsey (r.ramsey [at] bangor.ac.uk) and further information about the SoBA Lab is available at: www.soba-lab.com. Guidelines for formal applications will be published in due course. ---------------------------------- Richard Ramsey, PhD Lecturer School of Psychology Wales Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience (WICN) Bangor University Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2AS, UK

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Fwd: tenure-track faculty job opening in behavioral neuroscience at UCLA
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The UCLA Department of Psychology announces a Tenure-Track faculty position in behavioral neuroscience. The rank for the appointment is open, but candidates at the Assistant Professor level are preferred. Broadly speaking, we are interested in candidates who apply the perspectives and techniques of neuroscience to psychological questions in humans and/or animals. The specific area of research is open. Among the areas that would be of interest and would complement our department's existing strengths are neuroscience of emotion and motivation, neuro-economics, cognitive neuroscience, and genetic and epigenetic influences on behavior and psychopathology. The position entails both undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities and assumes an active research program. Applicants should submit a letter, curriculum vita, statement of research and teaching interests, relevant publications, and three letters of recommendation to be sent to Behavioral Neuroscience Search Committee, (Job #: 0875-1213-02), Department of Psychology, UCLA, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095 or email materials as attachments to bnsfacultysearch(a)psych.ucla.edu <mailto:bnsfacultysearch@psych.ucla.edu>. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of mentoring under-represented minorities. UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to achieving diversity among its faculty, students and staff. http://www.psych.ucla.edu/employment-opportunities/academic-employment-oppo… Best regards, Jesse -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jesse Rissman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Integrative Center for Learning & Memory, University of California, Los Angeles 6639 Franz Hall, Box 951563 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563 (310) 825-4084 http://rissmanlab.psych.ucla.edu

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Fwd: Call For Participation to our upcoming Research Topic: "What makes written words so special to the brain?"
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI In collaboration with Frontiers in Neuroscience, we are currently organizing a Research Topic, "What makes written words so special to the brain?", and as host editors we think that this topic could be of interest to some of you. The proposed structure of this Research Topic is provided below. Host journal: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Research Topic Title: What makes written words so special to the brain? Topic Editors: Mohamed L Seghier, UCL, United Kingdom. Urs Maurer, University of Zurich, Switzerland. Gui Xue, Beijing Normal University, China. Description: Reading is an integral part of life in today’s information-driven societies. Since the pioneering work of Dejerine on “word blindness” in brain-lesioned patients, the literature has increased exponentially, from neuropsychological case reports to mechanistic accounts of word processing at the behavioural, neurofunctional and computational levels, tapping into diverse aspects of visual word processing. These studies have revealed some exciting findings about visual word processing, including how the brain learns to read, how changes in literacy impact upon word processing strategies, and whether word processing mechanisms vary across different alphabetic, logographic or artificial writing systems. Other studies have attempted to characterise typical and atypical word processes in special populations in order to explain why dyslexic brains struggle with words, how multilingualism changes the way our brains see words, and what the exact developmental signatures are that would shape the acquisition of reading skills. Exciting new insights have also emerged from recent studies that have investigated word stimuli at the system/network level, by looking, for instance, at how the reading system interacts with other cognitive systems in a context-dependent fashion, how visual language stimuli are integrated into the speech processing streams, how both left and right hemispheres cooperate and interact during word processing, and what the exact contributions of subcortical and cerebellar regions to reading are. The goal of this Special Topic is to highlight the latest findings regarding the different issues mentioned above, particularly how these findings can explain or model the different processes, mechanisms, pathways or cognitive strategies by which the human brain sees words, how they can deepen our understanding of the mechanisms of individual differences in learning to read and reading development, and how they can guide the discovery of novel diagnostic tools for reading disorders and the development of novel interventional approaches. We aim to collect innovative contributions that shed further light on the mechanisms of visual word processing. We welcome original research submissions of any study that used word stimuli in healthy or clinical populations, children or adults, with behavioral paradigms, structural (DTI, MRI, lesion mapping), resting and task functional imaging (fMRI, MEG, EEG), or neuro-stimulation (TMS, tDCS) techniques. We also welcome critical reviews, meta-analyses, mini-reviews and perspective papers which offer provocative and insightful interpretations of the recent literature that challenge current understanding of word processing or develop novel mechanistic accounts of any aspect of word processing. Computational modelling studies are also welcome. This special Research Topic aims to provide a forum for state-of-the-art research in this field. Article Submission Deadline: Apr 30, 2013 For more details, see: http://www.frontiersin.org/Human_Neuroscience/researchtopics/What_makes_wri… We look forward to hearing from you... With best regards, Mohamed L Seghier Urs Maurer Gui Xue

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Fwd: PhD fellowships in Neuroscience
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI PhD fellowships in Neuroscience University of Lausanne, Switzerland The doctoral school of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine – University Lausanne, offers PhD fellowships in the domain of Neuroscience - http://www.unil.ch/edfbm/page78814_en.html Candidates interested in imaging neuroscience can apply supported by the neuro-imaging lab LREN www.unil.ch/lren. LREN is a cross-disciplinary team of scientists and clinicians who study human brain structure and function relevant to neurological disease and normal cognition with access to research dedicated 3T MRI, 7T MRI, and EEG. Informal enquiries to bogdan.draganski(a)chuv.ch and/or kherif(a)gmail.com are welcome. Applications should be sent before November 5th 2012.

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Fwd: Research Assistant Position available at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry Research Assistant Position Description: The Neuroimaging Laboratory of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry focuses on the application of high resolution PET, 3T and 7T MR imaging to the study of cognitive and affective symptoms in late life (including normal aging, late life depression, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s dementia) and the effects of interventions including pharmacotherapy and brain stimulation. The candidate will be involved in recruiting and enrolling participants for brain imaging studies; administering research questionnaires and cognitive tests; providing oversight of the neuroimaging studies; coding, entering and managing data; and performing quantitative analyses of clinical and brain imaging data. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to research papers and scientific presentations. Skills and Knowledge Required: Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, neuroscience or a related field. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in research involving psychiatric patients and/or neuroimaging. Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal/written communication and organization skills and self-motivation is critical. Must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Please Contact: Gwenn S. Smith, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. gsmith95(a)jhmi.edu

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Fwd: Five PostDoc Positions in Glasgow
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI Research Associate (5 posts available) University of Glasgow - Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology You will contribute to Wellcome Trust funded research entitled "Natural and modulated neural communication: State-dependent decoding and driving of human Brain Oscillations" (Joint Investigators: Gregor Thut, Joachim Gross). This is one of 5 simultaneously filled 5-year Research Associate positions covering different aspects of the above project. The job requires working in an interdisciplinary team of researchers on longstanding questions of how brain oscillations orchestrate brain functions, or relate to brain dysfunction. Depending on the position within the team, this will involve the development and/or application of new analysis methods to eavesdrop on brain communication and decode some of the information coded in brain oscillations (MEG/EEG), or using this knowledge for controlled intervention into brain oscillations by transcranial stimulation to modulate brain function (combined TMS/tACS-EEG). For more information on the position and environment please write to Joachim.Gross(a)glasgow.ac.uk, or Gregor.Thut(a)glasgow.ac.uk This post has funding available until 31 December 2017 Ref: 002653 Please apply here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/jobs/ Salary: Grade 7, £31,948 - £35,938 per annum Closing date: 15 October 2012

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Fwd: MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit - Cambridge - Investigator Scientist (Postdoctoral position)
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities, including 3T-fMRI, EEG, MEG and access to neuropsychological patient panels. Applications are invited for a post-doctoral scientist in cognitive neuroscience to join an ongoing research programme led by Dr Michael Anderson at CBSU investigating memory, attention, and inhibitory control. The primary objective of this position is to undertake behavioural and functional imaging studies of healthy adult populations, though computational studies would be a welcome complement. You will have, or be in the final stages of completing. a PhD in a subject directly related to Cognitive Neuroscience, plus experience in neuroimaging, and be able to work independently on imaging and behavioural studies. Research expertise in any one or more of the following subjects would be especially welcomed: memory, cognitive control, affect regulation, reward systems and cognition, attention, PTSD, and Aging. This is an open ended position. The starting salary will be in the range of £26,022 - £28,746 per annum, depending upon qualifications and experience. We offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave entitlement, and an optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. On site car and bicycle parking is available. For inquiries, contact Michael Anderson, by email: michael.anderson(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <mailto:michael.anderson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk>. Further information on the unit can be found at http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk <http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/>. Background concerning our work on memory control can also be found at http://www.memorycontrol.net/ Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk <https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk/> and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, please quote reference number IRC66029*. * Closing date: 11th October 2012 Please note that I'll be leaving the CBU the 31st of August - My new position (starting the 1st of September) will be held at the Inserm Unit 1077 in Caen (France). From 1st of September onward, please send me email at: pierre.gagnepain(a)inserm.fr Dr Pierre Gagnepain /MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit/ 15 Chaucer Road Cambridge CB2 7EF, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1223 273701

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Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellowship in MRI Research
by Gary Green 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

FYI *Postdoctoral Fellowship in MRI Research* *University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles* This NIH-funded postdoctoral research position is supported with the aim to determine whether the white matter injury in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common and progressive syndrome accompanied by severe cardiovascular, metabolic, memory, emotional, and cognitive deficits, presumably stemming from compromised neural processes induced by intermittent hypoxia and perfusion changes accompanying the condition, results from myelin or axonal damage, and whether those changes are in acute or chronic stages in the condition. The pathological stage of white matter injury will be examined by diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI)-based mean diffusivity and mean kurtosis indices. Myelin vs axonal changes will be assessed by DTI and DKI-based axial diffusivity and axial kurtosis, and radial diffusivity and radial kurtosis measures, which show axonal and myelin changes, respectively. We will use both DTI and DKI techniques, since each procedure offers unique advantages. More detailed myelin evaluation will also be performed by magnetization transfer imaging procedures. Finally the number of fibers, mean length, and other fiber characteristics will be evaluated by DTI-based fiber tractography procedures. Our lab is part of neuroscience community at UCLA, the largest neuroscience community in the nation, host a large number of neuroscientists (>500), who provide a resource for neuroanatomic, neuropathologic, neurophysiologic, neuropsychologic, and analytic support. The laboratory is immediately adjacent to the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center, which provides a significant resource in neuroimaging faculty (>28 faculty, both basic and clinical), software, and analytic support, and there are ample of opportunities to interact those scientists. Our lab uses a 3.0 Tesla (Siemens, Tim-Trio) MRI scanner, located in the proximal Department of Radiology Research laboratory, a unit devoted to research studies with on-site Ph.D.-level Siemens engineers. A PhD in radiology, mathematics, biology, biomedical engineering, neuroscience or related field with strong background and research experience in MRI-related research in humans, reflected as data based publications, is required. Experience in MRI data acquisition, data processing, and MATLAB-based programming is also desirable. * * Salary is commensurate with research experience. UCLA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (http://www.mednet.ucla.edu/), and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To be considered for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Rajesh Kumar, PhD Ronald M. Harper, PhD Department of Neurobiology or Department of Neurobiology University of California at Los Angeles, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Los Angeles, CA 90095 Email: rkumar(a)mednet.ucla.edu Email: rharper(a)ucla.edu <mailto:rharper@ucla.edu> -- Rajesh Kumar, PhD Assistant Researcher Department of Neurobiology David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095 Tel: 310-206-1679 Email:rkumar@mednet.ucla.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IMPORTANT WARNING: This email (and any attachments) is only intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. You, the recipient, are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential manner. Unauthorized redisclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality may subject you to federal and state penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify us by return email, and delete this message from your computer.

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