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[Fwd: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Neural mechanisms of auditory perception]
by Gary Green 08 Jul '11

08 Jul '11

FYI ---------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship -- Neural mechanisms of auditory perception MRC Institute of Hearing Research -- Nottingham A three year postdoctoral (career development) fellowship is now available to study cortical responses to sound and their relationship to auditory perception. This will involve combining neurophysiology and behavioural methods to record neuronal responses in alert animals that are actively listening and responding to sounds. Salary commencing: £26,022 - £31,758 Closing date: 21 July 2011 Ref: IRC 24333 For further details please visit www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies<http://www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies <http://www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies%3chttp:/www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies>> Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy) or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, quoting reference number IRC 23444. The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer --------------------------------------- Dr C.J. Sumner MRC Institute of Hearing Research. chris(a)ihr.mrc.ac.uk -- Gary Green

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Thanks for all!
by kanjing＠cs.york.ac.uk 07 Jul '11

07 Jul '11

Dear All, Thanks for all the kind help and advice you give me during my PHD study years! I really appreciate it! I cannot do it without your help! I left some chocolate on the table outside of Gary's office, please help yourself to enjoy it! Best regards, Jing :)

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YNiC seminar today
by Rebecca E Millman 07 Jul '11

07 Jul '11

Dear Users Today (4-5 pm) there will be a project proposal presentation given by Rich Harris. The title of Rich's talk is "The neural representation of perceived changes in facial expression". Please see below for the talk abstract. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: How the brain represents different aspects of faces remains controversial. This experiment will present participants with stimuli drawn from morphed continua between two different emotional facial expressions. In paired presentations, a second face could: (1) be identical to the first; (2) share the perceived expression category but differ physically along the morphed continuum (within-expression change); (3) differ physically by the same distance along the continuum but in a direction that leads participants to classify the face pairs as showing expressions of different basic emotions (between-expression change). Using an fMR-adaptation paradigm, our aim is to reveal regions of the brain whose activity corresponds to our sensitivity to changes in facial expression. -- 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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University Open Day
by Michael Simpson 06 Jul '11

06 Jul '11

Dear all, as most of you will know, it is the University Open day today. We will be having visits in YNiC from 11.30 until 15.00. YNiC Open Plan will still be available, however, the presentation area in particular, will be busier than usual. Thanks, Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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[Fwd: PhD scholarships, Heidelberg University]
by Gary Green 06 Jul '11

06 Jul '11

FYI ------------------------ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: PhD scholarships, Heidelberg University Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 22:37:26 +0200 From: Sebastian Padó <pado(a)cl.uni-heidelberg.de> Reply-To: Sebastian Padó <pado(a)cl.uni-heidelberg.de> To: researchers(a)pascal-network.org 5 PhD scholarships in Computational Linguistics: "Semantics beyond the sentence" (Date: July 5th 2011, Deadline: July 31st) We are soliciting applications for 5 PhD scholarships (EUR 1310 per month, tax-free) within the research initiative "Coherence in Language Processing: Semantics Beyond the Sentence". They are associated with the Graduate Program "Semantic Processing", jointly organized by the Computational Linguistics Department (ICL) at Heidelberg University [1] and the NLP Group at HITS gGmbH [2] in Heidelberg, Germany. The scholarships are available from October 1st, 2011, and will run three years (dependent on positive evaluations after the first and second years). The goal of the research initiative "Coherence in Language Processing: Semantics Beyond the Sentence" is to investigate computational models of semantic phenomena at the discourse level by (a) analysing semantic phenomena at the discourse level and represent them; (b) using these representatons to improve semantic analysis; (c) evaluating (a) and (b) in NLP applications, including SMT. See [3] for details. Candidates should have a strong background in computational linguistics and possess a Masters or a Diploma degree in either Computational Linguistics or Computer Science/Linguistics with a specialization in Natural Language Processing. Experience with machine learning, corpus-based methods and statistics is a plus. Strong programming skills (Java, C++, or Python) are required. Scholarship holders will become members of the graduate program "Semantic Processing" [4]. They will participate in a PhD colloquium and may attend lectures at the university and the Heidelberg Graduate School "MathComp" [5]. The graduate program provides a lively research environment with about ten PhD students already enrolled. Interdisciplinary research links exist to computer science, linguistics, and other disciplines. Applications should include a research statement indicating the candidates' interests and plans (which should fall into the area outlined above), university transcripts and a CV. They should also indicate a preference for a primary supervisor matching their plans (Anette Frank, Sebastian Pado, Stefan Riezler, Michael Strube). For more details, see the links below. Please send your application, including all documents, as a single PDF file before **July 31st 2011** to: Anke Sopka & Corinna Schwarz Sekretariat Computerlinguistik sekretariat(a)cl.uni-heidelberg.de Questions should be sent to Sebastian Pado, pado(a)cl.uni-heidelberg.de Links: [1] ICL (http://www.cl.uni-heidelberg.de) [2] HITS (http://www.h-its.org/nlp) [3] Research Initiative Discourse Semantics http://semproc.cl.uni-heidelberg.de/discourse-semantics/ [4] Graduate Program Semantic Processing http://semproc.cl.uni-heidelberg.de [5] Heidelberg Graduate School in Mathematical and Computational Methods for the Sciences http://www.mathcomp.uni-heidelberg.de/ -- Sebastian Pado pado(a)cl.uni-heidelberg.de Institut für Computerlinguistik www.cl.uni-heidelberg.de/~pado Universität Heidelberg Tel. 06221 - 54 3591 Im Neuenheimer Feld 325, 69120 HD Fax 06221 - 54 3242 -- Gary Green

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multimodal imaging methods job - CBU, Cambridge]
by Gary Green 04 Jul '11

04 Jul '11

FYI -------forwarded message---------- Programme Leader/Programme Leader Track Cambridge The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities, including a research dedicated 3T Siemens TIM Trio MRI scanner and 306-channel Elekta Neuromag MEG scanner. We are seeking a talented new Group Leader to lead and manage the Methods group at the Unit. The role of the group is both to provide support for analysis of behavioural, fMRI, M/EEG data, DTI and other data, and to develop and apply innovative methods to support the CBSU mission to deliver world-class research on human cognition and its biological underpinnings. The post will be ideal for a senior postdoctoral scientist with an outstanding record of scientific achievement, wishing to establish an independent career in the field of cognitive neuroscience. You will have a strong background in a relevant discipline (e.g., training in signal processing, mathematics, physics, statistics, or computer science), and experience of the type of methods and questions addressed within human cognitive neuroscience. This appointment may be made at either Programme Leader (starting salary £44,314) or Programme Leader Track (starting salary £35,935) level. This is supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, and optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. We offer 30 days annual leave entitlement. Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC24431. Closing date: 31st August 2011 --

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YNiC seminar 7th July
by Rebecca E Millman 04 Jul '11

04 Jul '11

Dear Users This Thursday (4-5 pm) there will be a project proposal presentation given by Rich Harris. The title of Rich's talk is "The neural representation of perceived changes in facial expression". Please see below for the talk abstract. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: How the brain represents different aspects of faces remains controversial. This experiment will present participants with stimuli drawn from morphed continua between two different emotional facial expressions. In paired presentations, a second face could: (1) be identical to the first; (2) share the perceived expression category but differ physically along the morphed continuum (within-expression change); (3) differ physically by the same distance along the continuum but in a direction that leads participants to classify the face pairs as showing expressions of different basic emotions (between-expression change). Using an fMR-adaptation paradigm, our aim is to reveal regions of the brain whose activity corresponds to our sensitivity to changes in facial expression. -- 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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Matlab / SPM versions
by Mark Hymers 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

Hi, We've added Matlab 7.12 (R2011a) to the YNiC systems. The default has not yet changed and remains 7.10 (R2010a). Details of the supported versions are at: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/doc/ITPages/FAQ/Misc/SupportedVersions#Matlab At the same time, we've updated SPM8 to the latest revision which is 8+svn4290. Can people please test the new Matlab version as we'll change the default in September unless any major issues are found. We'll also be looking to withdraw Matlab 7.8 in September (as previously announced) as part of a major set of software upgrades. More on this later. Thanks, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

Dear Users Today (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a project proposal presentation by Carin Whitney. The title of the project is "Investigating semantic cognition with MEG, fMRI and TMS". Please see below for the talk abstract. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: Beth Jefferies, Carin Whitney, Piers Cornelissen and Andy Ellis This project investigates how semantic cognition – referring to our ability to understand the meaning of words, pictures, faces, sounds, and smells – is represented in the brain. We will focus on semantic control, which is one of two principal components of semantic cognition and relates to executive mechanisms that enable us to retrieve and select conceptual knowledge according to the current task or context. Research has been plentiful in describing the spatial extent of the brain regions that underpin semantic control, and has identified a distributed fronto-temporo-parietal network. However, it remains largely unknown how this system is organised (i.e., what the specific functions of each component are) and how well they interact. In the proposed project, we will apply a novel approach to investigate these questions by combining MEG with TMS and fMRI. In particular, we will use MEG to track neural activity, allowing us to generate predictions about likely patterns of communication within the semantic control network and its relation to other components of semantic cognition (i.e., brain areas that encode conceptual knowledge). Follow-up TMS will then be used to impair brain functioning at specific time points to prove causality. Equivalent fMRI data – taken from the same participants and tasks – will guide coil positioning for TMS and act as a spatial localiser for MEG. The project hence aims to establish a neural model of semantic cognition that is based on convergent evidence across different methods, generating potentially strong conclusions about how meaning retrieval is achieved. -- ************************************************************************ 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 30th June
by rem 27 Jun '11

27 Jun '11

Dear Users This Thursday (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a project proposal presentation by Carin Whitney. The title of the project is "Investigating semantic cognition with MEG, fMRI and TMS". Please see below for the talk abstract. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after the talk. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: Beth Jefferies, Carin Whitney, Piers Cornelissen and Andy Ellis This project investigates how semantic cognition – referring to our ability to understand the meaning of words, pictures, faces, sounds, and smells – is represented in the brain. We will focus on semantic control, which is one of two principal components of semantic cognition and relates to executive mechanisms that enable us to retrieve and select conceptual knowledge according to the current task or context. Research has been plentiful in describing the spatial extent of the brain regions that underpin semantic control, and has identified a distributed fronto-temporo-parietal network. However, it remains largely unknown how this system is organised (i.e., what the specific functions of each component are) and how well they interact. In the proposed project, we will apply a novel approach to investigate these questions by combining MEG with TMS and fMRI. In particular, we will use MEG to track neural activity, allowing us to generate predictions about likely patterns of communication within the semantic control network and its relation to other components of semantic cognition (i.e., brain areas that encode conceptual knowledge). Follow-up TMS will then be used to impair brain functioning at specific time points to prove causality. Equivalent fMRI data – taken from the same participants and tasks – will guide coil positioning for TMS and act as a spatial localiser for MEG. The project hence aims to establish a neural model of semantic cognition that is based on convergent evidence across different methods, generating potentially strong conclusions about how meaning retrieval is achieved. -- ************************************************************************ 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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