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Today in YNiC
by Gary Green 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Dear Colleagues Sir Mark Walport FRS, Director of the Welcome Trust is receiving an honorary degree today from the University of York. He has asked to visit the Imaging centre this afternoon. He will arrive at 3pm and will stay for about 45 minutes. He will then be shown around Chemistry. If you would like to meet Mark and/or discuss an image from your current work, he will be in the Open Plan area at 3pm. PhD and Postdocs are especially encouraged to come along Thanks Gary -- 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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YNiC seminar today
by rem 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Dear Users Today (starting *4.30 pm*) Tony Morland will be giving 2 talks: 1) "Obtaining informed consent for MRI experiments: New YNiC policies" 2) "Localisation of BOLD and MEG signals - do they match up?" N.B. MSc students on the Cognitive Neurosciences course must attend the first of these talks. 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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Fwd: [megcommunity] 2 postdoc and 3 RA positions at the Rotman Research Institute, Toronto, Canada
by Gary Green 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

FYI ---------------- Please find job descriptions including MEG research from Toronto for distribution below. Best wishes, Markus *2 postdoc and 3 RA positions at the Rotman Research Institute, Toronto, Canada * *Postdoctoral Fellowship* Neuroeducation and Brain Imaging The Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest is offering two research fellowships in Neuroeducation and Brain Imaging in the laboratory of Dr. Sylvain Moreno, in collaboration with a team of researchers including other scientists at the Rotman Research Institute (http://research.baycrest.org/rotman) and the University of Toronto. The position is part of a large project aimed at studying brain plasticity and relationships between brain functions on large scale children population, using different learning platforms. The project aimed at identifying the brain mechanisms involved in transfer of learning between cognitive training and executive functions such as memory. The fellow will be exposed to multimodal neuroimaging methodologies such as structural MRI, fMRI, ERP and *MEG*, engineering and modeling methods and diverse data analysis tools. The starting date is Winter/Spring 2012. The duration of the fellowship is one year, with the option of continuing for a second and third year. Bursaries are in line with the fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and include an allowance for travel and research expenses. Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree, and preference will be given to applicants with an M.D., Ph.D. Experience working with children populations is preferred, but candidates with other relevant skills and no experience working with children may be appropriate. Applicants should submit a C.V. and relevant reprints, together with a cover letter describing current research interests and future research goals, and also arrange to have three letters of reference included. Please submit your application and other materials to the following address: Dr. sylvain moreno Lead Scientist Center For Brain Fitness Rotman Research Institute , Baycrest 3560 Bathurst Street, 914 VS Toronto, Ontario Canada M6A 2E1 *Phone:* 416-785-2500 x3642 *Email:* smoreno(a)rotman-baycrest.on.ca *Research Assistant* Rotman Research Institute has three full-time (1 year renewable contract) opportunities for Research Assistant, reporting to Dr. Sylvain Moreno. The positions are part of a large project aimed at studying brain plasticity and relationships between brain functions on large scale children population, using different learning platforms. The project aimed at identifying the brain mechanisms involved in transfer of learning between cognitive training and executive functions such as memory. Research Assistant Rotman Research Institute Full time - 1 Year renewable contract 1.0 FTE - 70 hours bi-weekly The Research Assistants will be responsible for: o Recruitment, coordination, and testing of study subjects o Written and verbal communication with investigators, subjects and family members o Administration of neuropsychological tests to subjects within the context of research o Data scoring, entry and analysis o Brain imaging testing o Preparation of stimuli for studies o Assistance in the preparation of manuscripts for publication Qualifications: o B.A. /B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience or Health Sciences related discipline. o Experience with children populations and neuroimaging are desirable (but not necessary). o Competency in Microsoft Office applications o Competency in SPSS statistical analysis package o Applicants should be willing to make a commitment of min. 1-year Applicants should submit a C.V., together with a cover letter describing current research interests and motivations, and also arrange to have three letters of reference included. Please submit your application and other materials to the following address: Dr. sylvain moreno Lead Scientist Center For Brain Fitness Rotman Research Institute , Baycrest 3560 Bathurst Street, 914 VS Toronto, Ontario Canada M6A 2E1 *Phone:* 416-785-2500 x3642 *Email:* smoreno(a)rotman-baycrest.on.ca Join a dedicated team of staff and volunteers whose vision is to transform the way people learn and to advance education to a new level through the power of research, with a focus on the human brain function.

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YNiC seminar 19th January
by rem 16 Jan '12

16 Jan '12

Dear Users This Thursday (starting *4.30 pm*) Tony Morland will be giving 2 talks: 1) "Obtaining informed consent for MRI experiments: New YNiC policies" 2) "Localisation of BOLD and MEG signals - do they match up?" N.B. MSc students on the Cognitive Neurosciences course must attend the first of these talks. 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 today
by rem 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

Dear Users Today (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) there will be a project proposal presentation given by Markus van Ackeren. The title of the talk is "Cortical Dynamics during Pragmatic Inferences about Action". Please see below for the abstract. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: A plethora of studies have shown that understanding the meaning of words recruits modality-specific areas in the brain, beyond classical language regions. For example, reading words denotingactions (e.g., grasp) also engages areas in the brain that are primarily involved in the control of ourmotor system. However, the level at which this neural motor system (NMS) might become importantduring language comprehension is still debated. In some theories, action information is regarded asconstitutive of word meaning. Specifically, this idea entails that the activation in the NMS is drivendirectly by the word-from of a word. However, others have argued that NMS is activated after wordmeaning has been accessed, which suggests that the NMS is either compositional or epiphenomenalto language understanding.One way to dissociate between different theories is to study utterances in which what is said (literalmeaning), and what is meant (speaker meaning) are not the same. For example, the utterance “it ishot here” does not contain any action information by itself. However, taking into account theintention of the speaker (theory of mind), the utterance might be interpreted as an implied requestfor action (e.g., to open the window). In a previous study we used fMRI to show that both a) neuralmotor and b) theory of mind regions are sensitive to implied requests, suggesting that actioninformation becomes important at a level beyond literal sentence meaning.In the current project, we are interested in the dynamics of motor and theory of mind regions duringlanguage comprehension. Specifically, we will use a modified version of the previous paradigm inwhich the listener will be asked to focus either on the literal meaning (Is this a sensible sentence?),or the speaker meaning of the utterance (Does the person want something from you?). Our goal isto analyse the interaction between a set of posterior regions using dynamic causal modelling (DCM).Specifically, the previous study revealed a set of regions in the posterior part of the brain that areassociated with language perception (MTG), theory of mind (pSTS/TPJ), and motor control (IPL/SMG)respectively. There are different ways in which these regions might interact when a person focuseson the speaker meaning of an utterance. For example, we could find a facilitation of forwardconnections from MTG to both pSTS/TPJ and IPL/SMG. Alternatively, the backward connectionbetween pSTS/TPJ and IPL/SMG might be facilitated. -- ************************************************************************ 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: Assistant Professorship - University of Tennessee Medical School
by Gary Green 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

FYI A tenure track Assistant Professor position is immediately available in the Division of Clinical Neurosciences of the University of Tennessee Medical School and the LeBonheur Hospital Neurosciences Institute. Applicants with MEG/EEG experience, and interest in presurgical brain mapping and cognitive neuroscience research, may send a CV, statement of research interest and names of two references to Andrew C. Papanicolaou, PhD (apapanic(a)uthsc.edu <mailto:apapanic@uthsc.edu>).

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YNiC seminar 12th January
by rem 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Dear Users This Thursday (4.15-5.15 pm in YNiC) there will be a project proposal presentation given by Markus van Ackeren. The title of the talk is "Cortical Dynamics during Pragmatic Inferences about Action". Please see below for the abstract. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: A plethora of studies have shown that understanding the meaning of words recruits modality-specific areas in the brain, beyond classical language regions. For example, reading words denotingactions (e.g., grasp) also engages areas in the brain that are primarily involved in the control of ourmotor system. However, the level at which this neural motor system (NMS) might become importantduring language comprehension is still debated. In some theories, action information is regarded asconstitutive of word meaning. Specifically, this idea entails that the activation in the NMS is drivendirectly by the word-from of a word. However, others have argued that NMS is activated after wordmeaning has been accessed, which suggests that the NMS is either compositional or epiphenomenalto language understanding.One way to dissociate between different theories is to study utterances in which what is said (literalmeaning), and what is meant (speaker meaning) are not the same. For example, the utterance “it ishot here” does not contain any action information by itself. However, taking into account theintention of the speaker (theory of mind), the utterance might be interpreted as an implied requestfor action (e.g., to open the window). In a previous study we used fMRI to show that both a) neuralmotor and b) theory of mind regions are sensitive to implied requests, suggesting that actioninformation becomes important at a level beyond literal sentence meaning.In the current project, we are interested in the dynamics of motor and theory of mind regions duringlanguage comprehension. Specifically, we will use a modified version of the previous paradigm inwhich the listener will be asked to focus either on the literal meaning (Is this a sensible sentence?),or the speaker meaning of the utterance (Does the person want something from you?). Our goal isto analyse the interaction between a set of posterior regions using dynamic causal modelling (DCM).Specifically, the previous study revealed a set of regions in the posterior part of the brain that areassociated with language perception (MTG), theory of mind (pSTS/TPJ), and motor control (IPL/SMG)respectively. There are different ways in which these regions might interact when a person focuseson the speaker meaning of an utterance. For example, we could find a facilitation of forwardconnections from MTG to both pSTS/TPJ and IPL/SMG. Alternatively, the backward connectionbetween pSTS/TPJ and IPL/SMG might be facilitated. -- ************************************************************************ 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: [Eeglablist] Post doctoral fellowship in auditory cognitive neuroscience
by Gary Green 03 Jan '12

03 Jan '12

FYI ------------------------ *Post-doc for auditory developmental studies with TMS and EEG* We are seeking applicants to nominate for a post-doctoral fellowship award by the Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience (ACN) Network (http://www.acn-create.org/admissions/), in the Auditory Development Laboratory in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University and the McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The post-doctoral fellow will work with Dr. Laurel Trainor, and participate in studies concerning the neural mechanisms underlying rhythm processing and their plasticity with music training in adults and children as well as clinical populations, using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroencephalography (EEG). The studies will be part of collaborative research with Drs. Larry Roberts and Geoffry Hall at McMaster University and Drs. Tomáš Paus, Takako Fujioka, and Bernhard Ross at the Rotman Research Institute in Toronto. Also the ACN provides scientific exchange opportunities through annual summer workshops with trainees and mentors in the other participating laboratories in the Montreal and Toronto areas. We are looking for candidates with a PhD with a strong track record of publication and experience in TMS-related neuroimaging studies and behavioural methods. Please contact Dr. Laurel Trainor (LJT(a)mcmaster.ca <mailto:LJT@mcmaster.ca>) for more details. The deadline for ACN award application is January 20, 2012, so we will begin looking at application in early January. _______________________________________________ Laurel Trainor, Ph.D. Director, McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind Professor, Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour McMaster University 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, Canada L8S 4K1 office: 905-525-9140 x23007 fax: 905-529-6225 http://psycserv.mcmaster.ca/ljt/

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Fwd: JUNIOR FACULTY POSITION: MEG Imaging - Division Neurology Department of Pediatrics University of Cincinnati
by Gary Green 03 Jan '12

03 Jan '12

FYI Greetings Colleagues, The Pediatric Neuroimaging Research Consortium in Cincinnati is based at Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation and affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. We are currently recruiting to fill 3 faculty positions. Roughly these positions are designed for individuals with skills in the following areas: 1) Neuro-electrophysiology with expertise in the use of MEG for source localization and imaging 2) MR Physics with expertise in ASL/BOLD functional MRI 3) Statistical image analysis with expertise in the use and development of neuroimage analysis tools The advertisement for the MEG position in Pediatric Neurology is attached. Please pass the attached advertisement along to any of your recent graduates or others who know that may be qualified and interested in relocating to southwest Ohio.

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Fwd: open postdoctoral position
by Gary Green 31 Dec '11

31 Dec '11

FYI Postdoctoral Position, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA ________________________________ Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA to study neural oscillations and synchrony. The research will focus on the role of oscillatory dynamics in interregional neural communication primarily using MEG (magnetoencephalography). Topics include, but are not limited to, examining interregional synchrony in spontaneous brain activity, in the service of high-level visual perception, and in the service of social visual perception. Investigations will be carried out in healthy adults and in individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Opportunities may also be available to collect data using cortical surface electrodes and subcortical depth electrodes in patients during surgical and presurgical procedures for the treatment of epilepsy. Major experimental methods will include psychophysics, MEG source analysis, time-frequency analysis, interregional coherence analysis, and other time series analyses. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Medicine, Engineering or a related field. Extensive prior experience in neuroimaging or neurophysiology experimental design, data acquisition, data analysis is required. Experience with analysis of electrophysiological data, particularly local field potentials in humans oranimals, is desirable (MEG experience is beneficial, but not necessary). Advanced skills in time series analysis, computer programming, statistics, MATLAB, and/or working with clinical populations are also preferred, but not required. Applicants should have a strong track record of publication. The position is funded for 3 years. Salary will be commensurate on experience and in accordance with the NIH postdoc salary scale (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-067.html). The application should include a letter of interest, a CV, and the names and contact information for 3 researchers who can recommend the applicant. For further information or to submit an application, please contact Avniel Ghuman, Ph.D. at ghumana(a)upmc.edu . The position is available immediately and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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Fwd: PhD advert
by Gary Green 22 Dec '11

22 Dec '11

PHD projects FYI I would be very grateful if you could forward the attached advert to students or post it in your Institute. Joachim Gross

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Fwd: 10 Postdoc / Research Associate positions in the new Finnish Center of Excellence in Computational Inference
by Gary Green 15 Dec '11

15 Dec '11

FYI 10 Postdoc / Research Associate positions in the new Finnish Center of Excellence in Computational Inference The new Finnish Center of Excellence in Computational Inference Research (COIN), run by Aalto University and University of Helsinki, announces 10 new postdoc or research associate positions in Computational Inference. The objective of COIN is to push the boundaries of inference in the data-rich world of today and tomorrow, and the COIN consortium brings together several leading researchers in the relevant research area. Successful candidates will work on fundamental questions of inference and in applications in Intelligent Information Access, Computational Molecular Biology and Medicine, Computational History, Computational Climate, Computational Neuroscience and other directions yet to be determined. Applicants with suitable background in machine learning, mathematics, statistics, computational logic, combinatorial optimization or statistical physics are encouraged to apply. For further information, please see http://research.ics.tkk.fi/coin/vacancies.shtml -- Samuel Kaski, Professor, Director Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT Aalto University and University of Helsinki P.O. Box 19215, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland; http://www.hiit.fi/samuel.kaski Tel: +358 9 47028203, GSM: +358 50 3058694, Fax: +358 9 6949768

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YNiC this Friday
by Gary Green 15 Dec '11

15 Dec '11

YNiC will close early this Friday (16th) as the staff are having their annual lunch. We will be closing at 2pm. Sorry if this causes any inconvenience Gary -- 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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Professorship in Brain Imaging and Cognitive Neuroscience at Institute of Neuroscience - Timone - Marseille
by Dashiel Munding 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

Dear all, Thought this upcoming position might be of interest to some of you. Regards, Dashiel Chers collègues, Veuillez trouver ci-dessous l'annonce pour un poste de professeur (PU) ouvert en Neuro-Imagerie et Neurosciences Cognitives à l’Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone – Marseille – France Merci de diffuser aussi largement que possible. Avec le bonjour de Marseille. Jean-Luc Anton, fMRI Center (Marseille) _________________________ English version ________________________________________ Full Professor Position in Brain Imaging and Cognitive Neuroscience at the Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone - Marseille - France The Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (Marseille, France) invites applications for a new faculty position at the Full Professor level, starting in the fall 2012. We are seeking applicants with a strong track record in brain imaging, in particular functional MRI, and a specialization in cognitive neurosciences (e.g. motor control, perception, emotions and reward..). The successful candidate must have established himself/herself as a junior or senior group leader. He/she will be expected to set his/her own research group at the Institute and maintain an active, extramurally-funded research program. He/she will be also expected to take the scientific leadership of the 3T fMRI Center affiliated to the Institute (http://irmfmrs.free.fr/) and which serves as a brain imaging platform for neuroscience research at local and national levels. The position is affiliated to the Medical School of the Aix-Marseille University and the successful applicants will be expected to participate to undergraduate and graduate teaching in Neurosciences. The Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (INT) (http://www.int.univ-amu.fr) is a new research laboratory launched by the CNRS and Aix-Marseille Université. The Institute has just moved into a new 5000m2 building located on the Medical School campus, next to the University Hospital. The INT hosts seven research teams (i.e. about 120 Faculty, Technicians and Students members) covering different fields of integrative neurosciences, from spinal and cortical motor control to low- and mid-level visual perception and regulatory systems of cognition (emotion, reward). Different levels of nervous system organization are investigated from cellular to behavioral neuroscience and experimental psychology. Strong scientific relationships are expected between the different teams, leading to new collaborative projects to be supported by the Institute or by the french funding programs. The present call is part of a broader strategy for opening three teams in 2012-2013, the two others positions targeting young scientists in in vivo photonic imaging and non-human primate neurophysiology, respectively. The successful applicant will be able to develop his/her research project with the help of the technical resources at the Institute. In particular, our 3T fMRI Center is operated by three full-time CNRS engineers and is entirely devoted to neuroscience research. Strong interactions are expected with the other brain and biomedical imaging facilities located on the same campus, either within the INT (in vivo photonic imaging in rodents and NHP) or within other CNRS and University laboratories (CRMBM, CERIMED, U751). The Timone Campus offers a unique access to different brain imaging techniques (3T MRI, PET-MRI, MEG...) in fundamental and clinical neurosciences. Lastly, Marseille offers a thriving international environment, with extensive outdoor and cultural activities, and a high quality of living. Application Instruction Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a letter describing research and teaching interests, selected (p)reprints of publications, and three letters of recommendation. Electronic submission of all materials is preferred and should be directed to mrineuro_search(a)listes.int.univmed.fr. Alternatively, materials may be sent to Dr. Guillaume Masson, Director, Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone, Faculté de Médecine, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille, cedex 05, France). The official application website will be open soon. The candidates will be interviewed by a Selection Committee in March-April 2012 but they are also strongly encouraged to rapidly contact the Institute. _________________________ Version française ________________________________________ Un poste de professeur (PU) est ouvert en Neuro-Imagerie et Neurosciences Cognitives à l’Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone – Marseille – France L’Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (INT) invite aux candidatures pour un nouveau poste de Professeur (PU, Section 69) devant démarrer à l’automne 2012. Nous recherchons des candidat(e)s avec une forte expérience en imagerie cérébrale, en particulier l’IRM fonctionnelle, et une spécialisation en neurosciences cognitives (contrôle moteur, perception, émotions et récompense…). Il/elle doit avoir montré sa capacité à animer une structure de recherche (équipe, plateforme..) au niveau junior ou senior. Le/la candidat(e) sélectionné(e) devra démarrer sa propre équipe de recherche au sein de l’Institut et être capable de développer un programme de recherche et d’obtenir des aides via les agences de financement (ANR, Europe..). Le/la candidat(e) devra aussi prendre en charge la direction scientifique du Centre IRMf 3T en neuroscience (http://irmfmrs.free.fr/) qui est dorénavant géré par l’INT tout en demeurant une plateforme ouverte aux équipes locales et nationales. Le poste est inscrit en neurosciences (Section 69 du CNU) et affilié à la Faculté de Médecine de la Timone (Aix-Marseille Université). Le/la candidat(e) sélectionné(e) devra participer à la formation en Neurosciences au niveaux Licence et Master. L’Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (INT) (http://www.int.univ-amu.fr) est une nouvelle unité de recherche créée par le CNRS et Aix-Marseille Université et évaluée A+ par l’AERES. L’Institut vient d’emménager dans un nouveau Bâtiment de 5000m2 situé sur le campus de la Faculté de Médecine, adjacent au CHU Timone où se trouve le Centre IRMf. L’INT accueille 7 équipes de recherche (environ 120 membres) couvrant différents champs des neurosciences intégratives et cognitives : contrôle spinal et cortical de la motricité fine, perception et cognition visuelle, systèmes de régulation (émotion, récompense). Différents niveaux d’organisation du système nerveux sont étudiés, de la cellule aux macro-réseaux, en lien avec l’étude du comportement. Une forte interaction existe avec les services cliniques du CHU pour développer des programmes de recherche translationnelle en neurologie et psychiatrie. L’Institut promeut une forte interaction entre les différentes équipes afin de faire émerger des projets interdisciplinaires et multi-échelles pouvant être soutenu directement par l’INT ou par les agences de financements. Le présent appel est un élément d’une politique scientifique plus large visant à sélectionner 2 à 3 nouvelles équipes en 2012-2013, les deux autres appels visant des jeunes scientifiques spécialistes de l’imagerie photonique des petits réseaux d’une part et de la neurophysiologie des fonctions sensorimotrices chez le primate non-humain d’autre part. Le/la candidat(e) sélectionné(e) pourra développer son projet de recherche avec l’aide des ressources techniques de l’Institut, en particulier le Centre IRMf 3T qui est entièrement dédié aux recherches en neurosciences et bénéficie du soutien de 3 ingénieurs CNRS. Le campus de la Timone regroupe plusieurs plateformes et laboratoires fortement impliqués en imagerie biomédicale (CRMBM, CERIMED, U751) et offrant plusieurs systèmes technologiques complémentaires (3T MRI, PET-MRI, MEG…) en neurosciences fondamentales et cliniques. Instruction pour soumettre une candidature Les candidats doivent soumettre un CV complet, une brève description de leur activité de recherche et d’enseignements, une sélection de tirés-à-part et 3 lettres de recommandation. La soumission électronique des documents est encouragée auprès de mrineuro_search(a)listes.int.univmed.fr. Les documents peuvent aussi être envoyés directement à Dr. Guillaume Masson, Directeur, Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone, Faculté de Médecine, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille, cedex 05, France). Le site officiel des candidatures sera ouvert très prochainement. Les candidats seront auditionnés en Mars-Avril 2012 par le Comité de Sélection mais ils sont encouragés à nous contacter rapidement pour avoir de plus amples informations.

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MRI Stimulus Delivery Equipment
by Mark Hymers 12 Dec '11

12 Dec '11

Hi, We've just completed moving all of the stimulus delivery equipment in MRI from the back room to the front (operator) room. The only remaining piece of equipment in the back room is the projector, which is now fed via DVI instead of VGA [0]. This provides much more convenient access to the triggering system, both the existing button and the newer track-ball response systems, the auditory delivery system and provides an easier means for driving the projector from external inputs [1] such as laptops. Over the next few days, documentation and labelling will be done to ensure that people can familiarise themselves with the new layout. In the main however, it should only be MRI operators who touch the equipment in the stimulus delivery rack. For those who use the CRS Visage setup, provision has also been made for driving this from the front room, although it is not yet set up - please contact me for details if you use this. It would also be helpful if those using the Visage could let me know anyways so that we can judge how many people still use it. Finally, this is a prelude to replacing the stimulus PCs - more on this later (probably in the New Year). Cheers, Mark [0] The eye-tracking PC remains in the back room until what to do with it has been discussed with the relevant users. [1] NB: External inputs *must* be feeding DVI-D, not DVI-A, i.e. it is only possible to do this using digital inputs, not analogue ones; VGA to DVI cables won't work; please contact me if you want to use this or have any questions. -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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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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