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Fwd: [megcommunity] Call for applications: MEG Group Leader, Aarhus University, Denmark

by Gary Green

FYI ------------------------------------ Dear MEG Community, Please take a moment to consider whether the vacancy announced below and on the following website is relevant to you: http://www.au.dk/en/about/job/sun/academicpositions/ Do not hesitate to contact myself or Prof. Leif Østergaard (leif(a)cfin.dk<mailto:leif@cfin.dk>) for further details on the position, the MINDLab/CFIN research infrastructure, or other matters. Closing date for applications is 6th January 2012. /Chris -- Christopher Bailey, MSc MEG Engineer, MINDLab Core Experimental Facility Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN) Aarhus University, Denmark email: cjb(a)cfin.dk<mailto:cjb@cfin.dk> http://www.mindlab.au.dk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ At Aarhus University, a position as MEG group leader is vacant. The position is initially limited to three years, with good opportunities for a permanent position for the right candidate. The position is affiliated with MINDLab, a cross faculty research initiative at Aarhus University carrying out research within neuroscience and cognition, using a variety of imaging and recording techniques such as functional MRI (BOLD, perfusion, diffusion), magnetic resonance spectroscopy, magneto- and electroencephalography, and transcranial magnetic stimulation. The position will be associated academically with the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN), Department of Clinical Medicine. The successful candidate should have a strong background within MEG research and MEG methodology, and be established as an independent researcher, preferably corresponding to the assistant or associate professor level. The position will involve independent research, and leading our new MEG facility in collaboration with an on-site engineer and technician to ensure optimal use of our Elekta Neuromag Triux MEG system, installed in Summer 2011. The applicant is thus expected to have a firm understanding of relevant paradigms for neurocognitive research, and to offer affiliated research groups guidance in designing optimal experimental paradigms. We offer state-of-the-art research facilities that are primarily devoted (80%) to basic and clinical research, and close collaboration with a group of dedicated researchers and group leaders. The position includes some teaching duties, and the successful candidate is expected to act as PhD supervisor on relevant projects. More information about the position can be obtained from Prof. Leif Østergaard, Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, ph. +45 8949 4091. http://www.cfin.au.dk/. Prerequisites for the position include scientific qualifications corresponding to at least a Ph.D. degree within relevant fields, a track record of independent, high-level research, teaching qualifications. The conditions of employment are based on the agreement between The Ministry of Finance and The Federation of Graduate Employee Unions. Remuneration will include an additional pension-based bonus of DKK 67.100 (October 97-level). The application should include a curriculum vitae, a full list of the applicant’s scientific publications showing which publications the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment, and information about teaching experience. The assessment committee can decide to include material which has not been in the application. In this event, the applicant will be informed and asked to send the material, or else to withdraw the application. Furthermore, the application should include a description of the applicant’s previous research with reference to the enclosed publications, together with a short description of future research plans. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background. The Faculty of Health Sciences refers to the following guidelines and memorandums, which can be found at www.health.au.dk<http://www.health.au.dk> at Nyheder og stillinger -> vejledninger: - Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. - Information on qualification requirements and job content is found in Memorandum of Jobstructure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities. - Guidelines concerning writing an application. Deadline All applications must be made online and received by: 06/01/2012

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This friday : 11/11/11

by Gary Green

Dear Users This Friday, the 11th of the 11th of the 11th, YNiC will be depleted of staff due to commitments away from York. This is actually unrelated to the date. This will mean that we will unfortunately only be able to offer minimal support that day within the Centre in the open plan area. Scanning will be as normal. I apologise for any inconvenience caused. -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 PA - Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329 or Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Fwd: 2 PhD studentships in Manchester

by Gary Green

FYI ------------------------- , 1. A 3-year studentship is available to work under the supervision of Dr Rasmus Petersen (Faculty of Life Sciences) and Prof Steve Furber (School of Computer Science) on ' Information processing in the thalamo-cortical microcircuit: a cross-disciplinary experimental and computational approach'. The 3-year studentship will provide full support for tuition fees and an annual minimum tax-free stipend of £13, 590. The project is available to UK/EU nationals only due to the nature of the funding and will commence October 2012. The aim of this project is to investigate how whisker-related cortical microcircuits process sensory information. This project offers a cross-disciplinary approach that combines experimental neuroscience with computational modelling and simulation. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with both multi-microelectrode electrophysiology in the Petersen lab and state-of-the-art SpiNNaker modelling technology in the Furber lab. Further details can be found at: http://www.neuroscience.manchester.ac.uk/Postgraduate/opportunities/thalamo… Applicants should hold a minimum upper-second honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as computer science, physics, mathematics, psychology and neuroscience. A Masters degree in a similar area is desirable as would be previous experience of computer programming. Any enquiries relating to the project and/or suitability should be directed to Dr Rasmus Petersen at r.petersen(a)manchester.ac.uk. Applications are invited up to and including Wednesday 7 December 2011. 2. A fully funded PhD studentship is available to work under the supervision of Dr Rasmus Petersen and Dr Marcelo Montemurro (Faculty of Life Sciences) on 'Information Processing in Thalamo-Cortical Neuronal Networks: An Electrophysiological and Computational Approach'. The studentship is available to UK and other EU nationals (due to funding criteria, EU nationals MUST have resided in the UK for three years prior to commencing the studentship) and provides funding for tuition fees and stipend, subject to eligibility. Thalamo-cortical circuitry is the essential organ for all higher brain function. The aim of this project is to determine how multiple neurons in the thalamo-cortical whisker system cooperate to process complex sensory information, typical of the natural environment. The project is will take a cross-disciplinary systems approach involving the combination of electrophysiological experiments and computational modelling. You will have the opportunity both to work with state-of-the-art multi-channel electrophysiology to record the activity of neurons and to learn cutting edge computational modelling techniques to interpret the data. For further details, see: http://www.dtpstudentships.ls.manchester.ac.uk/projects/worldclassbioscienc… Applicants should hold a minimum upper-second honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as computer science, physics, mathematics, psychology and neuroscience. A Masters degree in a similar area is desirable as would be previous experience of computer programming. Any enquiries relating to the project and/or suitability should be directed to Dr Rasmus Petersen at r.petersen(a)manchester.ac.uk. Applications are invited up to and including Friday 25 November 2011.

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Fwd: Programmer position: NYU Neuroscience of Language Laboratory

by Gary Green

FYI --------------------------- Programmer position: NYU Neuroscience of Language Laboratory Department of Psychology New York University A full or part-time Programmer position is available at the NYU Neuroscience of Language Laboratory (http://www.psych.nyu.edu/meglab/nellab), available immediately. Responsibilities include both the development of MEG and EEG data analysis routines and functioning as support personnel for the lab. A strong background in statistics and Matlab is essential. Prior experience with psychological experiments and electrophysiology is preferred. We are looking for a full-time person but will also consider an excellent match on a part-time basis. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply, please email CV and names of references to Prof. Liina Pylkkänen (liina.pylkkanen(a)nyu.edu <mailto:liina.pylkkanen@nyu.edu>).

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YNiC seminar 10th November

by rem

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) Katya Krieger-Redwood will be giving a talk on "LIFG involvement in phonological and semantic control". Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after the talk. 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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Old news?

by Philip Quinlan

Sorry if this is old news but I have just come across this and it looks very useful. Philip. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811907011020 ******************************************************************** Philip Quinlan E-Mail: ptq1(a)york.ac.uk Department of Psychology FAX: (01904) 323181 The University of York Tel: (01904) 320000 Ext. 3135 Heslington Direct : (01904) 323135 York YO10 5DD U.K. ********************************************************************

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Misplaced keys aka lost

by ll571＠psych.york.ac.uk

Dear All, Sorry to send a mass email. First, to those of you that came to our talk today - thank you! Second, and this a bit embarrassing, with all the excitement I mislaid my keys somewhere in Ynic. If you found them, do let me know. Thank you, Liat l.levita(a)psych.york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar today

by rem

Dear Users This afternoon (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) Silvia Gennari and Liat Levita will be giving a talk on "Developmental changes in language comprehension: from adolescents to adulthood" Abstract: In this fMRI study we examined how a still immature inhibitory-control circuitry during adolescence affects language comprehension, and in particular, the brain mechanisms engaged in semantic inhibition. To this end, we compared adolescents and adults when reading sentences that require the inhibition of a dominant interpretation. Behavioral differences between adults and adolescents were found in behavioral tasks reflecting poor inhibition. Moreover, significant differences were observed in the neural networks involved during processing indicating that adolescents recruit a wider network of regions than adults. Some regions of this network are specifically linked to inhibition, whereas others are linked to developmental changes more generally. This suggests that developmental changes involve shifting functions across brain regions and tuning the language network towards more focused and efficient processes. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after the talk. 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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Prompt Closing Tomorrow

by Sam Johnson

Hello all, Just to let you know that YNiC will be closing at 5:00 pm tomorrow, Wednesday the 2nd Nov, to allow for carpet cleaning throughout the centre. We'll be asking all users to leave just before 5 to allow for the clearing of chairs etc, apologies for any inconvenience. Thanks, Sam -- Sam Johnson Science Manager, York NeuroImaging Centre University of York http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar 3rd November

by rem

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) Silvia Gennari and Liat Levita will be giving a talk on "Developmental changes in language comprehension: from adolescents to adulthood" Abstract: In this fMRI study we examined how a still immature inhibitory-control circuitry during adolescence affects language comprehension, and in particular, the brain mechanisms engaged in semantic inhibition. To this end, we compared adolescents and adults when reading sentences that require the inhibition of a dominant interpretation. Behavioral differences between adults and adolescents were found in behavioral tasks reflecting poor inhibition. Moreover, significant differences were observed in the neural networks involved during processing indicating that adolescents recruit a wider network of regions than adults. Some regions of this network are specifically linked to inhibition, whereas others are linked to developmental changes more generally. This suggests that developmental changes involve shifting functions across brain regions and tuning the language network towards more focused and efficient processes. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after the talk. 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: [SPM] Postdoc position - University of California San Francisco, Memory and Aging Center

by Gary Green

FYI ---------------------------- The UCSF Memory and Aging Center (MAC), in the Department of Neurology, is looking for a candidate interested in post-doctoral fellowship training in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging, specifically studying eye movement control in normal aging and neurodegenerative disease with an emphasis on relating specific oculomotor parameters to brain structure and function. Appropriate candidates would include individuals completing a PhD in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience or neuroimaging that focused on vision or motor research, psychophysiology and/or dementia; or MDs with similar skills and interests. The work would focus primarily on analysis of oculomotor data in conjunction with structural and functional brain imaging (event-related and resting state fMRI) data using standard and graph theory based methods. The MAC is a large, multidisciplinary group that provides clinical services and has an extensive research program on aging and neurodegenerative disease. MAC investigators direct many projects looking at the clinical, imaging, genetic and pathological features of aging, typical and atypical neurodegenerative syndromes. The context for this fellowship would be a studies of longitudinal oculomotor function in aging and MCI, or progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration, but the fellowship would also give broad exposure to imaging in a variety of other clinical contexts including Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia and other disorders. 1-2 years of salary support are initially available. Interested candidates should contact Adam Boxer (aboxer(a)memory.ucsf.edu) or Hilary Heuer (hheuer(a)memory.ucsf.edu) for more information. UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for person with disabilities, and for covered veterans

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Fwd: FINAL Call for Papers: FIRST INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SEGREGATION AND INTEGRATION IN MUSIC AND LANGUAGE

by Gary Green

FYI *----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* * * *CALL FOR PAPERS* * * *----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* * * *First international workshop* *on segregation and integration in MUSIC and LANGUAGE* *- Studying the neural mechanisms of spectro-temporal auditory processing -* 24th & 25th FEBRUARY 2012 The University of Tübingen, the Wernhard Reichardt Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and the MEG Centre Tübingen jointly invite for the *First International Workshop on Segegration and Integration in Music and Language*. The workshops aims at all those who are interested in the neural mechanisms of music and language processing, especially those which might be shared by or separated in both modalities. PhD-students, postdocs and researchers coming from all scientific fields (psychology, neurology, linguistics etc.) investigating the neural mechanisms of auditory processing are invited to submit an abstract with their work. The work has to investigate the auditory processing of music, language and/or non-speech signals with MEG, EEG, fMRI or other neuroimaging tools. Please indicate whether you want to join the poster presentation or if you are interested in giving an oral talk about your topic. Abstracts (max. 250 words) for poster or oral presentation can be submitted to: info(a)simal2012.de <mailto:info@simal2012.de>. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 31. October 2011 More information: www.simal2012.de <http://www.simal2012.de> We are looking forward to welcome you in Tübingen /The organising committee/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVITED SPEAKERS: Christo Pantev Stefan Koelsch Carsten Eulitz Daniela Sammler Jonas Obleser Ingo Hertrich -- -- Sebastian Finkel (BA, MSc) Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology Medical School University of Tübingen Gartenstr. 29 D-72074 Tübingen Germany Tel: +49-7071-29-74380 Fax: +49-7071-29-5956

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Fwd: PhD position: Cognitive neuroscience of motivation - Giessen, Germany

by Gary Green

FYI ---------------------------- We invite applications for a PhD project on incentive motivation in the Biological Psychology group at the Department of Psychology of the University of Giessen, Germany. The project will investigate how motivational stimuli are processed in the human dopaminergic system and how these processes affect cognition, in particular long-term memory and decision-making. The work involves fMRI, genetic analysis and psychopharmacology. Interested candidates are encouraged to develop computational modelling skills. Additional duties include teaching an undergraduate seminar on biological psychology (2 h/week, approx. 30 weeks/calendar year). The department offers a research-dedicated MRI scanner with peripheral physiology equipment, EEG facilities and access to a genetics lab through local collaboration. We encourage research visits at collaborating institutes abroad. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s or equivalent degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology or a related field and with a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience. Proficiency in English is expected; programming skills in Matlab and experience with fMRI are an advantage. The position is funded for 1 year (50% TV-H 13), with the possibility of extension for 2 more years, from December 2011 (starting date is flexible). The University of Giessen is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the German disability laws. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Bianca Wittmann at bianca.wittmann(a)psychol.uni-giessen.de. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. For further details, please contact Bianca Wittmann: Phone +49-641-9926 160 E-mail bianca.wittmann(a)psychol.uni-giessen.de

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Fwd: PhD Position

by Gary Green

FYI -------------------------------- We are inviting applications for a PhD position in a DFG-funded project investigating the neuronal basis of intentional action at the Department of Psychology, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. Candidates are expected to conduct behavioral and fMRI studies. There are no teaching duties. The department offers an entirely research-dedicated MRI scanner and several EEG facilities. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in Cognitive Neuroscience with a Master or equivalent degree in Psychology or related fields. We expect the ability to work independently, excellent statistics knowledge, the willingness to learn programming languages (Matlab, etc.), and proficient English. Programming skills and previous experience with fMRI are an advantage. The position is funded for 3 years (65%). Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your CV and a brief statement of research interests by e-mail to Dr. Hannes Ruge (ruge(a)psychologie.tu-dresden.de) or Dr. Uta Wolfensteller (uta.wolfensteller(a)tu-dresden.de). Application deadline is November 15 2011. For further details, please contact Dr. Hannes Ruge (ruge(a)psychologie.tu-dresden.de) or Dr. Uta Wolfensteller (uta.wolfensteller(a)tu-dresden.de).

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Fwd:Opportunities in Translational Neuroscience: Multimodal Functional Imaging

by Gary Green

FYI ------------------------------- Halifax (Canada) is recruiting 2 Research Scientists and 1 Post Doc position for a large-scale research project on the integration of MEG/EEG and MRI. Available positions include both faculty-level and trainee-level, involving the IWK Health Centre, the National Research Council, Elekta Neuromag, and Dalhousie University. Embedded in Atlantic Canada’s largest health care centres, we manage the regions state-of-the-art imaging research laboratories including the Laboratory for Clinical Magnetoencephalography (306 channel MEG/64 channel EEG), the Neuroimaging Research Laboratory (4T MRI/64-channel MR-EEG, rTMS), and the Biomedical MRI Research Laboratory/ /(3T MRI/small animal PET/CT). *Summary*: The incumbent will plan, manage, carry out and support innovative neuroimaging research that will advance knowledge and create new technologies using novel theories and scientific concepts. This will include developing research protocols involving MEG, EEG, MRI and TMS for clinical patients and healthy controls, refining and implementing data acquisition and analysis methods, and disseminating research findings through presentations and scientific publications. The incumbent will be a key member of the Institute for Biodiagnostics (Atlantic), the multidisciplinary team responsible for biomedical imaging research in Halifax. *Qualifications:* -PhD in biomedical engineering, physics, neuroscience, or psychology -Excellent knowledge of human biomagnetism/electrophysiology and brain function -Experience in MEG and/or MRI data acquisition and processing -Working knowledge of imaging analyses and statistics -Knowledge of other neuroimaging methods is an asset (e.g., EEG/ERPs and TMS) -Demonstrated track record in human neuroimaging research *To Apply:* Please forward your CV and statement of research interests to: Wendy Smith-D’Arcy MEG/MRI Project Manager Halifax NS Canada Email: wendy.smith-darcy(a)iwk.nshealth.ca <mailto:wendy.smith-darcy@iwk.nshealth.ca>

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YNiC seminar today

by rem

Dear Users This afternoon (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) I will be giving a talk on ""Representations of the temporal envelope of sounds in human auditory cortex: Comparing results from non-invasive MEG "virtual electrodes" and invasive intracortical electrode recordings". Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a non-invasive neuroimaging technique that provides direct measurements of neural activity with a millisecond temporal resolution. An important application of MEG "virtual electrode" analyses is linking non-invasive MEG measurements and invasive electrophysiological recordings in animals (e.g. Zumer et al., 2010) and humans (e.g. Hall et al., 2005; Dalal et al., 2008, 2009). In this talk I will present results from a study that used non-invasive MEG "virtual electrodes" to try to replicate the results from an invasive intracortical electrode study (Nourski et al., 2009) on the mechanisms for encoding the temporal envelope of speech in human auditory cortex. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after the talk. 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 27th October

by rem

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) I will be giving a talk on ""Representations of the temporal envelope of sounds in human auditory cortex: Comparing results from non-invasive MEG "virtual electrodes" and invasive intracortical electrode recordings". Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a non-invasive neuroimaging technique that provides direct measurements of neural activity with a millisecond temporal resolution. An important application of MEG "virtual electrode" analyses is linking non-invasive MEG measurements and invasive electrophysiological recordings in animals (e.g. Zumer et al., 2010) and humans (e.g. Hall et al., 2005; Dalal et al., 2008, 2009). In this talk I will present results from a study that used non-invasive MEG "virtual electrodes" to try to replicate the results from an invasive intracortical electrode study (Nourski et al., 2009) on the mechanisms for encoding the temporal envelope of speech in human auditory cortex. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after the talk. 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 today

by rem

Dear Users Today (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a project proposal presentation by Mark Hymers. The title of the project is "The functional organisation of the recognition of speech and music". Please see below for the talk abstract. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca ****************************************************************** Mark Hymers and Rebecca Millman Abstract: There is debate in the literature over the extent to which speech and music perception recruits shared computational systems (e.g. Patel, 2003; Peretz and Zatorre, 2005; Fedorenko et al., 2009; Rogalsky et al., 2011). The proposed study will use functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and “perceptual pop-out” to determine the neural basis of both speech and music recognition. Perceptual pop-out is achieved by presenting a degraded/distorted musical or speech sound that appears meaningless when heard for the first time but is easily recognisable after hearing an undegraded/undistorted version of the same sound. Perceptual pop-put has been used in previous studies of speech recognition (e.g. Liebenthal et al., 2003; Giraud et al., 2004; Möttönen et al., 2006) but not, to our knowledge, in studies of melody recognition. In this study we will take advantage of the effect of perceptual pop-out for both music (known melodies) and speech (IEEE sentences) stimuli to control for acoustical differences in the musical and speech stimuli. This approach will allow us to determine the extent of organisational overlap in the representation of music and speech recognition within the same group of participants. -- ************************************************************************ 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 business

by Sam Johnson

Hello all, It's that time of year again, when the latest horde of master students descend. Thursday afternoons for the rest of this term will be very busy in the open plan area of YNiC. There won't be any free machines, and any machines logged in will be logged out, so from about 1-3:30 you shouldn't plan to be using the desktops in YNiC. Apologies for any inconvenience. Thanks, Sam -- Sam Johnson Science Manager, York NeuroImaging Centre University of York http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC seminar this week

by rem

Dear Users This Thursday (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a project proposal presentation by Mark Hymers. The title of the project is "The functional organisation of the recognition of speech and music". Please see below for the talk abstract. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca ****************************************************************** Mark Hymers and Rebecca Millman Abstract: There is debate in the literature over the extent to which speech and music perception recruits shared computational systems (e.g. Patel, 2003; Peretz and Zatorre, 2005; Fedorenko et al., 2009; Rogalsky et al., 2011). The proposed study will use functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and “perceptual pop-out” to determine the neural basis of both speech and music recognition. Perceptual pop-out is achieved by presenting a degraded/distorted musical or speech sound that appears meaningless when heard for the first time but is easily recognisable after hearing an undegraded/undistorted version of the same sound. Perceptual pop-put has been used in previous studies of speech recognition (e.g. Liebenthal et al., 2003; Giraud et al., 2004; Möttönen et al., 2006) but not, to our knowledge, in studies of melody recognition. In this study we will take advantage of the effect of perceptual pop-out for both music (known melodies) and speech (IEEE sentences) stimuli to control for acoustical differences in the musical and speech stimuli. This approach will allow us to determine the extent of organisational overlap in the representation of music and speech recognition within the same group of participants. -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Fwd:Postdoc positions in Glasgow

by Gary Green

FYI ------------------------ Joint Advert Positions M00447 & M00448 The Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology at University of Glasgow opens two post-doctoral research associate positions, starting on January 1st, 2012 for 2 years, to contribute to two projects: a BBSRC-funded project âAudio-visual integration of identity information from the face and voice: a combined behavioural, fMRI and MEG studyâ; an MRC-funded project âLifelong changes in the cerebral processing of social signalsâ. The successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years research experience, with normally 1-2 years relevant post-doctoral experience; extensive and up-to-date practical and theoretical knowledge in fMRI, MEG and/or EEG experimentation; excellent knowledge of experimental procedures in the cognitive neurosciences and of experimental statistics, and excellent knowledge of Matlab and experimental control software. Informal enquiries to: Prof Pascal Belin pascal.belin(a)glasgow.ac.uk. Tel: +44(0)141 330 4629; Prof Joachim Gross Joachim.Gross(a)glasgow.ac.uk. Tel: +44(0)141 330 3947; Dr Marie-HÃ©lÃ¨ne Grosbras marie.grosbras@ glasgow.ac.uk. Tel: +44(0)141 330 5264; Dr Guillaume Rousselet guillaume.rousselet@ glasgow.ac.uk. Tel: +44(0)141 330 6652. Apply online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs

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Fwd: [megcommunity] Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Neuroscience (MEG)

by Gary Green

FYI -------- Original Message -------- The Brain & Psychological Sciences Research Centre (BPsyC) at Swinburne University, Melbourne, Australia, is seeking candidates for a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Neuroscience (MEG). The Centre has recently taken possession of an Elekta Triux MEG scanner, to complement the existing Siemens 3T Trio MRI, TMS and EEG facilities, and is seeking to expand the existing MEG expertise within the team. The position will have the following principal roles: (i) developing, conducting and advancing research with a focus on magnetoencephalography (MEG), particularly its clinical applications; (ii) providing consultation in cognate teaching areas, and (iii) contributing to administration within the centre under the direction on the Centre Director and Executive Committee. Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant subject along with a strong track record of peer reviewed publications and success in attracting competitive external funding. International applicants will receive relocation support. For further details please see http://tinyurl.com/3jk24kj Closing date for applications is 30th October 2011. For those not familiar with Melbourne, it recently came top in a survey of the world's best cities in which to live. From the Wall Street Journal - 'Straddling the Yarra River, Melbourne boasts a European-style cafe culture of hidden coffee spots and restaurants as well as a passion for sport, including an annual Formula One grand prix, cricket, rugby and homegrown Aussie rules football.' -- Will Woods Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre Faculty of Life and Social Sciences Swinburne University of Technology P.O Box 218 Hawthorn, VIC, 3122 Australia Phone:(61 3) 9214 5946 Fax: (61 3) 9214 5525

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YNiC seminars this term

by rem

Dear YNiC Users The list of forthcoming YNiC seminars can be found here: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/events/thursday-sessions As usual I will send reminder emails each week on Monday and Thursday. Please note that there will not be a seminar this week because it is Induction Week. 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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Interesting new explanation for why fMRI scanners cause dizziness.

by Chris Racey

This might be important for anyone planning on doing eye tracking in the scanner because the described process causes abnormal eye movements... http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982211009353 Chris

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by philip quinlan

PS. I should add that before you get carried away with the recent 'advice' by Nieuwenhuis et al. (2011, Nature Neuroscience) consult VIckers and Altman (2001)! ******************************************************************** Philip Quinlan E-Mail: ptq1(a)york.ac.uk Department of Psychology FAX: (01904) 323181 The University of York Tel: (01904) 320000 Ext. 3135 Heslington Direct : (01904) 323135 York YO10 5DD U.K. ********************************************************************

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