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the beginning of the coils debate
by Gary Green 20 Mar '15

20 Mar '15

We will have the opportunity of choosing many more receive channels and coil elements than we had before. One example of the debate can be found here http://practicalfmri.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/12-channel-versus-32-channel-he… Note that this does not mean we are going for any specific scanner. We cannot say that at the moment. Gary -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre & Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Jill Hurst tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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New site for MRI scanner
by Gary Green 20 Mar '15

20 Mar '15

Dear Colleagues Since I last communicated with you about the new scanner, we have had a series of meetings with estates, Yorkshire Water, the utilities companies and other parties. The upshot of these meetings is that building in the courtyard by the open plan office is just not possible. It is also not feasible (or cheaper) to refurbish an internal space. Therefore we had to look at the next possibility which was to build parallel to the existing scanner on the side towards Alcuin college. The difficulty with that site is that we have to move a pipe (blue in the diagram attached). We now know that this is possible. We would like to seek planning permission for the building as soon as possible. I have attached two drawings. One is of the proposed site showing the new building (in red), the new pipe and the relocated footpath. The other is an indicative drawing of the inside layout of the building. I say indicative because this is not a planning issue and the final layout will depend on supplier, magnet and issues related to building control (fire, air handling....). The window in the corridor will not be included as it could lead to a risk of an intruder getting access to the controlled part of the building. The indicated fire escape door in the corridor is also too small and will be enlarged. Please note that the plant areas indicated give us the opportunity in the future of developing that space for offices. Please can you comment as soon as possible. We need your input as we have only one opportunity to get this right really. Even just a simple 'ok' would be helpful too. I appreciate you are all busy but a response today would really help the team who are going to talk to the planners hopefully next week. Thanks Gary -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre & Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Jill Hurst tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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Fwd: PhD studentship at Durham University
by Gary Green 19 Mar '15

19 Mar '15

Dear colleagues,   Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position (3 years) in the Department of Psychology at Durham University. The successful applicant will work with Paige Scalf in the Centre for Vision and Visual Cognition (CVVC) on the neural processes underlying vision, attention and working memory employing combinations of research methods and tools from psychology, neuroscience and functional neuroimaging (fMRI).   The Department of Psychology and CVVC offer an exciting and friendly multidisciplinary research environment with ample opportunities for training and collaboration. The centre has access to excellent technical facilities including a 0T and 3T MRI scanner, as well as laboratories for brain stimulation (TMS, tdCS), motion analysis systems, behavioural experiments and eye-tracking. Dr Scalf has expertise in ultra-high resolution fMRI and time-resolved fMRI methodology.   The candidate is expected to have a strong academic background. A preference is given to students with a background in psychology, neuroscience, math or computer science at the master’s level. Candidates who have knowledge of fMRI analysis packages (SPM, Matlab, Freesurfer, AFNI), statistical software (e.g., R or Stata) and programming skills (e.g.,python, C++, matlab ) will have a strong advantage.   Applications are welcome from EU nationals. The position is expected to begin in October 2015.  Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. Three letters of academic reference, assessing the applicant’s research potential and personality, should be sent independently by the referees.  Applications should be submitted electronically and all material, including reference letters, be sent to’psychology.office(a)durham.ac.uk <mailto:psychology.office@durham.ac.uk>’ with reference to “PhD position vision/attention" in the e-mail header.  Applications must be received by April 14th 2015.   Informal inquiries can be sent via email to Paige Scalf, paige.scalf(a)durham.ac.uk <mailto:paige.scalf@durham.ac.uk>

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prog position in Psychology
by Gary Green 19 Mar '15

19 Mar '15

http://jobs.timeshighereducation.co.uk/jobs_jobdetails.asp?ac=125178 --

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Professor / Reader in Imaging
by Gary Green 19 Mar '15

19 Mar '15

http://jobs.timeshighereducation.co.uk/jobs_jobdetails.asp?ac=125054 --

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Senior Lecturer in Psychology
by Gary Green 19 Mar '15

19 Mar '15

http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/jobs-at-ysj/jobs-at-ysj/current-vacancies/academic-… -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre & Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Jill Hurst tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science
by Gary Green 19 Mar '15

19 Mar '15

http://jobs.timeshighereducation.co.uk/jobs_jobdetails.asp?ac=125538 -- --------------- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre & Centre for Hyperpolarisation in Magnetic Resonance The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY tel +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004 http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/chym/ https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg PA : Jill Hurst tel +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 Jill.Hurst(a)ynic.york.ac.uk

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Fwd: postdoc in Neuroimaging of Language at Aarhus U
by Gary Green 19 Mar '15

19 Mar '15

Dear colleagues, I hope to find you well. Could I please ask you to distribute the information about the new postdoc opening at our new lab at AU to your mailing lists and any potentially interested colleagues/students? Apologies for multiple cross-postings – and thanks a lot in advance! Best, Yury Yury Shtyrov Professor, Head of MEG/EEG Aarhus University, Denmark *** Postdoctoral Position in Neuroscience of Language : Aarhus, Denmark*** Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scientist post to support research into neurobiological foundations of language at the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN), Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University. The successful applicant will work on a research project funded by the Lundbeck Foundation, exploring the neurophysiological mechanisms of language learning (word acquisition in particular) using various neuroimaging techniques, and carrying out specific scientific research in collaboration with line manager and other team members. The postholder’s research will be centred on exploring structural and functional neural plasticity underlying speech and language processing in the human brain. Ideal candidates will therefore have experience in neuroimaging and in language research. Previous experience in using one or more of state-of-the-art neuroimaging modalities (structural/functional MRI, DTI, MEG , EEG, TMS. etc) is essential. Eligible candidates should hold a PhD or similar degree in a relevant discipline, including (but not limited to) psychology, neuroinformatics or neuroscience. The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is open for up to 1.5 years within the funding period allowed. CFIN is an international multidisciplinary research centre based at Aarhus University’s Institute for Clinical Medicine, Denmark. Our research groups are supported by state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities including research-only 306-channel TRIUX MEG system (Elekta Neuromag), fMRI systems (Siemens TIMTrio 3T, Magnetom Skyra 3T), PET, navigated TMS, EEG, eye-tracking equipment, Two-Photon Microscopy, etc., and have well-established clinical and other collaborations. Aarhus University provides an inspiring international research environment with top neuroscience facilities. Aarhus is a dynamic university city located on the Baltic coast in continental Denmark and surrounded by nature; it offers very high living standards, rich cultural and intellectual life, outdoor activities, excellent restaurant/nightlife scene etc. Further information and application procedures can be found using the following link:http://www.au.dk/en/about/vacant-positions/scientific-positions/stillinger/Vacancy/show/724400/5283/ Additional information regarding this position can be obtained by contacting Professor Yury Shtyrov, head of MEG/EEG, CFIN, Aarhus University. Deadline for applications: April 8, 2015.

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Chromium web browser
by Paul Elliott 19 Mar '15

19 Mar '15

Hi all, Debian, who provide the base operating system that we use at YNiC, recently announced[1] that the Chromium web browser will no longer receive security updates. As a result we will be removing the Chromium browser from all our systems on Friday next week (27th March) so that we're not left exposed to security problems with Chromium. Anyone using Chromium at YNiC should switch to Iceweasel (a rebranded Firefox browser) as this will continue to receive security updates. If you have any bookmarks in Chromium that you would like to save please follow the steps below: * Run Chromium and press CONTROL+SHIFT+O to bring up the bookmark manager. * Click on the Organize button and choose 'Export bookmarks to HTML file...' * Choose a sensible filename and click the save button. * Close Chromium and open Iceweasel. * Press CONTROL+SHIFT+O to bring up the library window. * Click the 'Import and Backup' button and select 'Import Bookmarks from HTML...' * Choose the file saved in the previous step and click the Open button. All your bookmarks from Chromium will now be saved in Iceweasel. If you have any problems saving your bookmarks or if you have a use case that Iceweasel fails to satisfy please let us know by e-mailing it-support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk as soon as possible. Thanks, Paul. [1] https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2015/msg00031.html -- Paul Elliott, UNIX Systems Administrator York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 19 Mar '15

19 Mar '15

Dear Users This afternoon (from 4 pm in B020), there will be two internal project proposal presentations from Jonny Smallwood's group: * 1) Differences between the Default Mode Network's activity during self-relevant and not-self-relevant memory formation * Irene de Caso *2) Window to the wandering mind - an fMRI investigation on the role of pupil dilation in the occurrence of self-generated thought* Mahiko Konishi Abstract Occurrences of mind-wandering, i.e. shifting our attention from the external environment to our self-generated thoughts, are spontaneous, dynamic experiences that clearly illustrate the fleeting identity of consciousness. Due to its subjective nature, first-person point of view measures like self-reports and experience sampling, such as stopping a participant in the middle of a task and asking him if he was focused on the task or distracted, have long been the state of the art for the study of self-generated thought. These methods, while managing to capture instances of this experience, lack of a way to objectively gauge occurrences of self-generated thought from a second- or third-person point of view without disrupting the experience itself. As there is previous evidence that pupil dilation tracks fluctuations in mind wandering and that these are also linked at a neural level with the activation of the Default Mode Network, we aim to bring the two methods together in order to triangulate (with the help of experience sampling) the temporal dynamics of self-generated thought. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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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