FYI
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The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest
and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 45
specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harboring excellent
research and education provide patient care at the highest medical level
with approximately 10.000 employees.
The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research at the Ludwig Maximilian
University of Munich offers:
Research Fellow/Postdoc:
Neuroimaging in Cerebrovascular Disease (m/f)
RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
The research fellow/postdoc will work on the mechanisms of post-stroke
dementia using multimodal MRI data acquired through a prospective
longitudinal study that involves repeat structural and functional MRI
together with amyloid PET and detailed cognitive testing. The project is
funded by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and
embedded in an ambitious imaging program on vascular cognitive
impairment. The fellow/postdoc will work in a highly dynamic
neuroimaging team and is encouraged to bring in own research ideas.
REQUIREMENTS:
The candidate should hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in relevant
disciplines (informatics, engineering, mathematics, neuroscience),
should be familiar with state of the art structural and functional
imaging techniques and should have skills in image postprocessing. Solid
knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. An enthusiastic,
reliable and independent work style will provide a good fit for our team.
OFFER:
We offer an excellent multidisciplinary environment with expertise in
neuroimaging, neuropsychology, bioinformatics, epidemiology and state of
the art multimodal neuroimaging equipment (3T MRI, high-density fMRI
compatible EEG, molecular PET, IT infrastructure). The research team is
embedded in the Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology, which is funded by
the German Excellence Initiative. The research fellow will draw on a
comprehensive database and technical support to facilitate efficient
work conditions. He/she will work in a friendly, highly productive team
at the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research.
The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)
(http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html), Germany, and its hospitals
figure among Germany’s premier and internationally competitive
biomedical research sites and are funded by the government’s Excellence
Initiative.
Salary is according to TV-L. The position is limited for two years, with
a possible extension. Disabled persons will be preferentially considered
in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs can not be refunded.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your application - preferably in electronic form - with the usual
documents indicating the
earliest possible starting date should be directed to:
Klinikum der Universität München,
Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research
Prof. Dr. Martin Dichgans
Marchioninistr. 15
81377 Munich | Germany
Send application by email to:
isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de
Dear Users
This week (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) there will be an internal project
proposal presentation given by Jonny Smallwood. The title of Jonny's
project is "Neural correlates of self-generated thought".
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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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
The Central Nervous System group of CRMBM (Center for Magnetic Resonance
in Biology and Medicine) in Marseille (France) is seeking
for 2 post-doctoral MR physicists. The successful candidates will work
on the development at UHF (7T) of advanced acquisition and
post-processing techniques on the new human 7T-whole-body MR system
(Siemens, Step 2) in a multidisciplinary team (20 persons).
The positions are fully funded for 24 months by the AMIDEX program
(7T-AMISTART) of Aix-Marseille University.
*Position I (24 months): /_Development of acquisition and
post-processing methods for sodium (^23 Na) MRI at 7T on human brain and _/*
*/_spinal cord_/*
*/_ of controls and patients with neurological diseases._/*
_Required Qualifications_:
·PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering or related areas.
·Experience in MR pulse sequence programming (ideally IDEA).
·Proficiency with programming languages (C, C++, Matlab).
·Experience in UHF (7T) acquisitions in humans.
_Preferred qualifications:_
·Experience in ^23 Na MRI
·Good publication record
·Good written and oral communication skills in English
*Position II (24 months): /_Development of acquisition and
post-processing methods for ultra high resolution ^1 H MRI and SWI at 7T _/*
*/_on human brain and spinal cord of controls and patients with
neurological diseases._/*
_Required Qualifications_:
·PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering or related areas.
·Experience in UHR MRI acquisitions in humans at UHF (7T).
·Experience in the use of multi TX/RX coils, SAR and B1 mapping methods.
·Experience in MR pulse sequence programming (ideally IDEA).
·Proficiency with programming languages (C, C++, Matlab).
_Preferred qualifications:_
·Experience in SWI
·Good publication record
·Good written and oral communication skills in English
*Electronic applications* (cover letter, CV, 2 letters of
recommendation) to be sent to Pr Jean-Philippe Ranjeva (Head of the CNS
group of CRMBM)
e-mail : jean-philippe.ranjeva(a)univ-amu.fr
<mailto:jean-philippe.ranjeva@univ-amu.fr>
**
*Application deadline : December 1st 2013.* Preferred starting date :
January 2014.
Dear Users
I am going to postpone tonight's discussion of the YNiC structural
scans. Sorry if this causes any inconvenience.
We have been reviewing the concept of the structural scans, their
content and how they are used for some time.
We have carried out the same type of structural scan for the last seven
years. Whilst we would not wish to just abandon current practice there
is no doubt that we can improve the nature of the structural scans so
that they support a wider range of research activities, are 'better' in
terms of their use in various software packages and provide improved
signal to noise, improved grey/white discrimination....
We have been investigating a wide range of options for the structural. I
believe we need to collate and review more scientific evidence so that
we can present as informed a view as possible as to the best practice
going forward. We will not reach a consensus by simply debating this in
a seminar without everyone having sight of the evidence beforehand.
At the same time we have looked at our policy and procedures for dealing
with anomalies. From the first of January this new policy will be
implemented and of course we will keep you informed as to the new
procedures ahead of that start date. In principle we are going to follow
new guidelines and advise participants if we are sending a set of scans
away for independent reporting. This also requires a careful
consideration of the timing and the nature of the data we collect
regarding possible anomalies.
Therefore, I would like to change from a simple presentation and
discussion this evening to YNiC producing a document that will examine
the options, provide the evidence and suggest a way forward. This will
be circulated and discussion can then take place based on all the
evidence as well as any financial implications.
If you would like to still come to YNiC and start the celebrations for
the 100th paper, you will be very welcome. Cakes will be provided
Gary
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Gary Green
York Neuroimaging Centre &
Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5NY
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PA : Claire Fox
tel +44 (0) 1904 435329
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
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Dear Users
This afternoon (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) Gary Green, Mark Hymers and
Andre Gouws will lead a discussion on "A strategic review of YNiC
"standard" scans":
* The current YNiC "standard" structural scan
* Options for enhancing the "standard" structural scan
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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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
An RA post (50% of full time) is available for a UK Research Council
funded project called /Mobility, Mood and Place: a user-centred approach
to design of built environments to make mobility easy, enjoyable and
meaningful for older people. /The role involves designing, conducting
and interpreting EEG (electroencephalography) data to make inferences
about stress states arising from movement in specific settings. The
project requires expertise in experimental design and statistical
manipulation of data.
Relevant PhD or MSc required. Salary within the range £29,541 - £36,298
per annum, /consummate/ to /experience/, reduced pro-rata. The hours of
work will be 18.5 per week, for a period of up to 3 years, although
other patterns of working will be considered.
See below link.
https://jobs.york.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=3885&p_we…
Please contact Dr Jenny Roe to discuss further: jenny.roe(a)york.ac.uk
<mailto:jenny.roe@york.ac.uk>
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Dr Jenny Roe
Senior Research Leader
Stockholm Environment Institute
University of York
YO10 5DD
Tel: 01904 323480
email: jenny.roe(a)york.ac.uk <mailto:jenny.roe@york.ac.uk>
web: http://www.york.ac.uk/sei/staff/jenny-roe/
Many congratulations to Uzma Urooj, Piers Cornelissen, Michael Simpson,
Katie Wheat, Will Woods, Laura Barca and Andy Ellis, who have just had a
paper accepted by the journal Neuroimage.
This is a landmark in the history of YNiC - it is the 100th paper and a
measure of the authors' tremendous patience and persistence as this
reports on work that started in the first few weeks of YNiC's life as a
working imaging Centre. A tremendous achievement.
Look out for the party announcement. It is 100 papers and almost 10
years since Andy Ellis's and Andy Young's vision resulted in the start
of the building of YNiC in January 2004.
The paper is:
Interactions between visual and semantic processing during object
recognition revealed by modulatory effects of age of acquisition.
Urooj, U., Cornelissen, P.L., Simpson, M.I., Wheat, K.L., Woods, W.,
Barca, L. & Ellis, A.W.
Accepted for publication in Neuroimage
https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/publications
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Gary Green
Improving Patient Care: Health & Social Care Reform
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Dear Users
This week (4.15 pm in YNiC open plan) Gary Green, Mark Hymers and Andre
Gouws will lead a discussion on "A strategic review of YNiC "standard"
scans":
* The current YNiC "standard" structural scan
* Options for enhancing the "standard" structural scan
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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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