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Fwd: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION - MEG/EEG - National Institutes of Health, NIDCD Division of Intramural Research
by Gary Green 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

FYI ============================================= Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Language Section, NIDCD, National Institutes of Health, to work on language processing, social communication, and relevant disorders using MEG/EEG. The research will focus on discourse level language comprehension, production, and all aspects of natural ecologically valid language use. Investigations will be carried out in normal adults and clinical populations including stroke, traumatic brain injury and stuttering. Major experimental methods include MEG source analysis, time-frequency analysis and simultaneous EEG-fMRI. Applicants should have a doctoral-level degree in neuroscience, psychology, medicine or a related area. Prior experience in MEG/EEG experimental design, data acquisition and analysis is necessary. Advanced skills for time series analysis and MATLAB programming are highly desirable. Experience with fMRI is preferred but not required. Salary will be commensurate with the salary scale of the National Institute of Health, NIDCD Division of Intramural Research. The position is funded for two to five years. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. For further information or to submit an application (including a brief CV and two references) please contact Allen Braun, M.D. email: brauna(a)nidcd.nih.gov.

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Fwd: [SPM] PhD position at the Donders Institute, Nijmegen
by Gary Green 05 Dec '11

05 Dec '11

FYI ------------------------------------- PhD position on 'Bridging the Gap between Neuronal Activity and Neuroimaging' (1,0 fte) *Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging* *Maximum salary: € 2,612 gross/month* *Vacancy number: 30.08.11* *Closing date: 1 January 2012* *Responsibilities* The Neuronal Oscillation group and the MR Techniques in Brain Function group at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, have funding available for a PhD position, aimed at quantitative evaluation of neuroimaging signal characteristics resulting from activity of neurons in the working human brain. The human brain is composed of multiple regions that are flexibly engaged and disengaged depending on the cognitive task performed. Each of these regions comprises large numbers of neurons that interact non-linearly. A fundamental question in cognitive neuroscience is how the connections and interactions of the neurons shape the functional architecture of the working brain. At the Donders Institute this question is addressed experimentally by measuring cognitive signals by means of magneto-encephalography (MEG), electro-encephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). You will work on this project from a complementary perspective, using computer simulation to investigate which plausible networks of neurons can explain measured signals. You will use and extend numerical software developed at the institute and elsewhere. Your results will improve the interpretation of measured cognitive signals. You will focus on positive and negative spatial and temporal correlations between various signals obtained in cognitive experiments. *Work environment* The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of the Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging and the Centre for Neuroscience. The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging is to conduct cutting-edge fundamental research in cognitive neuroscience. Much of the rapid progress in this field is being driven by the development of complex neuroimaging techniques for measuring activity in the human working brain - an area in which the Centre plays a leading role. The research themes cover central cognitive functions such as perception, action, control, decision making, attention, memory, language, learning and plasticity. The Centre also aims to establish how the different brain areas coordinate their activity with very high temporal precision to enable human and animal cognition. This internationally renowned centre currently employs more than 100 PhD students and post-doctoral researchers of more than 20 different nationalities, offering a stimulating and multidisciplinary research environment. The centre is equipped with three MRI scanners (7T, 3T, 1.5T), a 275-channel MEG system, an EEG-TMS laboratory, several (MR-compatible) EEG systems, and high-performance computational facilities. English is the lingua franca at the centre. You will work within a joint project of the Neuronal Oscillations group and the MR Methods for Cognitive Neuroscience group at the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, and the Neuroinformatics department at the Centre for Neuroscience. *What we expect from you* You should have a Master’s degree (or equivalent). Applicants with a background in neuroscience should be willing to acquire the mathematical and numerical skills required to simulate complex systems. Applicants with a background in mathematics, physics or computer science should be willing to develop in-depth knowledge of cognitive neuroscience and physiology. You are enthusiastic to understand the dynamic properties of the human brain and to probe the interaction between different regions, all on the basis of what is known of the physiology of the brain. Furthermore, you are prepared to take courses and workshops offered at the Donders Graduate School for Cognitive Neuroscience to bring your knowledge of cognitive neuroscience up to the standard required. You should be willing to work in a multidisciplinary environment in which the results and methods from various disciplines, ranging from natural to behavioural sciences, are integrated. And you are eager to work with us at the cutting edge of science, where your personal commitment and skills are both essential and appreciated. Proficiency in oral and written English is essential. You are expected to work in a team, sharing technical know-how and ideas. *What we have to offer* We offer you: - employment: 1,0 fte; - a maximum gross monthly salary of € 2,612 based on a 38-hour working week; - in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus; - The starting salary is €2,042 per month and will increase to €2,612 per month in the fourth year; - duration of the contract: 4 years. Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions <http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden>? *Other Information* This vacancy was advertised earlier this year in July/August. If you applied for this position at the time and were rejected, please do not apply again. *Would you like to know more?* Further information on: DCCN <http://www.ru.nl/donders> Prof. dr. Jan van der Eerden, project leader Telephone: +31 24 3614602 E-mail: j.vandereerden(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:j.vandereerden@donders.ru.nl> Dr. Ole Jensen, PI Neuronal Oscillation group Telephone: +31 24 3610884 E-mail: ole.jensen(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:ole.jensen@donders.ru.nl> *Applications* Are you interested? Please submit an application letter, a CV, and the names of two persons who can provide references. Please explain your interest in neuroscience and the above mentioned scientific approaches in your application letter. It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications by e-mail. Please send your application, /stating vacancy number 30.08.11/, to vacatures(a)dpo.ru.nl <mailto:vacatures@dpo.ru.nl>, for the attention of Prof. dr. Jan van der Eerden, before 1 January 2012. For more information on the application procedure: + 31 24 3611173

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Dear Users Today (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) Andrew Quinn will give a talk on "Who is talking to who, and when? Estimating dynamic functional connectivity patterns in visual word recognition with MEG". Refreshments will be provided after the talk. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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 1st December
by rem 28 Nov '11

28 Nov '11

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) Andrew Quinn will give a talk on "Who is talking to who, and when? Estimating dynamic functional connectivity patterns in visual word recognition with MEG". Refreshments will be provided after the talk. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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 24th November
by Rebecca E Millman 20 Nov '11

20 Nov '11

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) there will be two presentations. Please see below for details of each talk. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca 1) Gareth Gaskell, Department of Psychology MSc project update "Phonotactic learning in your sleep" Abstract: Speakers of all languages show evidence of phonotactic constraints in the types of speech errors they produce. Recent research by Dell and colleagues has shown that these constraints can be modified by recent experience. However, the time course of this learning remains unclear. In the current study, run as an MSc project, participants had to repeat syllable sequences in which dependencies between particular consonants and vowels were embedded. They had 1 training block, followed by two testing blocks about 2 hours later. Participants who stayed awake between training and testing showed no evidence that these constraints had been learned, whereas participants who had a nap showed evidence of new constraints in their errors. I will discuss these results in the light of memory models that promote generalisation of knowledge during sleep. 2) James Davey Project proposal presentation "fMRI & TMS investigations of semantic cognition" Abstract: Semantic cognition can be broken down into three independent components; amodal knowledge, modality-specific features, and control processes. Patient studies have implicated the anterior temporal lobes (ATL) bilaterally in amodal knowledge (Jefferies et al. 2006), semantic control involves fronto/temporoparietal regions (Jefferies et al. 2006), and modality specific features are distributed throughout sensory-motor cortex. Neuroimaging has demonstrated that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the ATL disrupts semantic processing regardless of modality (Pobric, Jefferies, & Lambon Ralph, 2010). In contrast, stimulation to left inferior frontal gyrus (LIFG) and posterior middle temporal gyrus (pMTG) disrupted controlled retrieval and selection of semantic knowledge. pMTG has also been implicated in tool use(Noppeney, 2008), so it is unclear whether this is a control or representational site. The current study will simultaneously manipulate control and representation demands. Participants will complete a picture matching task for animals and tools; control will be manipulated through the influence of cues and miscues, whilst representational demands are varied through manipulations of specificity. The first study will use fMRI to investigate the brain response to the experimental tasks, and the functional data will be used to guide placement for the TMS coil in the second study. This will use the same task/stimuli, in an offline TMS paradigm to examine changes in performance resulting from stimulation to the three sites. Finally we will use a joint fMRI/TMS paradigm, comparing baseline fMRI activity to the BOLD response after offline TMS to investigate the neural consequences of TMS stimulation on the network supporting semantic cognition. -- Dr. Rebecca E. Millman York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park York YO10 5DG Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Tel: 01904 435 5373

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Fwd: [SPM] Call for applications: MEG Group Leader, Aarhus University, Denmark
by Gary Green 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

FYI ---------------------------------------- Please take a moment to consider the vacancy announced below and on this website: http://www.au.dk/en/about/job/sun/academicpositions/ Do not hesitate to contact myself or Prof. Leif Ãstergaard (leif(a)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 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 Ãstergaard, 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 applicantâs 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 applicantâs 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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YNiC seminar today
by rem 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

Dear Users This afternoon (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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NAF beta release
by Mark Hymers 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

Hi all, [Please feel free to distribute this email to people not subscribed to ynic-users as appropriate] To coincide with SfN 2011, we're about to make the YNiC MEG analysis software, the Neuroimaging Analysis Framework (NAF) available for beta testing by sites other than York. York Users already have this version of NAF installed on the YNiC machines. NAF provides an open-source python toolbox for analysing MEG data incorporating various inverse methods, with transparent support for multiple-processor / cluster computing and methods for checking data provenance. At the same time we are releasing a python toolbox (python-megdata) which NAF depends on in order to natively read certain MEG data formats. At present, NAF's main focus is on beamforming support with dipole modelling and minimum norm analysis to follow shortly. NAF's current system support is most mature for 4D Magnetometer-based systems (in particular the WH3600). 4D Gradiometer support will be added once suitable test data has been acquired. Experimental CTF data support is available and an example of a Matlab file-format reader is also included. Adding support for new systems is relatively straightforward and anyone interested in this is invited to contact the ynic-devel mailing list (for details see the project page). The main YNiC software page can be found at: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/software The NAF project development site (including links to documentation, mailing lists, issue tracking and other features) is at: https://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/tracker/projects/naf with an up-to-date documentation build at: http://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/docs/naf/ The "Getting Started and Installation" page is available: http://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/docs/naf/starting/installation.html (remember this is already installed on YNiC machines and therefore York users do not need to follow this step) and the ynic-devel mailing list home page is: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/ynic-devel Copies of the poster and leaflets to be distributed at SfN can be found at: https://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/tracker/attachments/download/49/2011_sfn_leafle… and https://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/tracker/attachments/download/51/2011_sfn_poster… Please remember that this is beta software and that users should join the ynic-devel mailing list (details on the project page). Contributions of code, bug reports and/or test data are particularly welcome. Thanks Mark ========================================================================== -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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PhD on brain stimulation, sleep, and memory
by Gareth Gaskell 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

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Fwd: [megcommunity] Call for applications: MEG Group Leader, Aarhus University, Denmark
by Gary Green 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

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 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

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 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

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 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

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 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

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 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

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 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

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 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

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 01 Nov '11

01 Nov '11

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 31 Oct '11

31 Oct '11

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 31 Oct '11

31 Oct '11

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 31 Oct '11

31 Oct '11

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 31 Oct '11

31 Oct '11

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 31 Oct '11

31 Oct '11

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 27 Oct '11

27 Oct '11

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 27 Oct '11

27 Oct '11

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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