The Brain Development Imaging Laboratory (BDIL) at the Dept.
of Psychology, San Diego State University (SDSU), is offering 1-2 postdoctoral
positions in diffusion-weighted and other anatomical MRI techniques.
Job Description
Post-doctoral positions will be supported by several newly
funded NIH projects examining brain structure and network organization across
the lifespan in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including a study of toddlers
and a study of older adults. New projects will implement multi-shell diffusion
weighted imaging (i.e. multiple b-values, appropriate for calculation of ODFs, tractography,
examination of neurite density in gray and white matter), multi-modal
neuroanatomical imaging (e.g. combined T1, T2, DWI), and simultaneous
multi-slice fMRI.
The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for implementation
of new analysis pipelines for diffusion weighted and/or anatomical MRI in
collaboration with faculty and support staff, for assessment and mitigation of
artifacts, and for continuing analysis of our existing database of multimodal
MRI data. Fellow will assist in supervision/training of graduate students and
research assistants and in the preparation of manuscripts for publication. The
postdoctoral fellow will regularly interact with collaborating faculty and will
have access to the rich San Diego Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
communities.
Requirements
· PhD in Neuroscience, Cognitive
Science, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or other relevant field.
· Experience in data acquisition, preprocessing,
and analysis of MRI data, with particular focus on diffusion and/or anatomical
MRI.
· Preference will be given to
applicants with:
o
Experience
with multiple analysis methods/toolkits in the relevant modality.
o
Experience
in multiple imaging modalities (e.g. both diffusion and functional imaging).
o
Experience
with ASD, other developmental disorders, or normal aging.
Brain Development Imaging Lab &
Research Facilities
BDIL (www.sci.sdsu.edu/bdil)
is a diverse and collaborative research group with 3 faculty members and
multiple PhD and Master’s students in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical
Psychology, and BioInformatics from both SDSU and University of California, San
Diego (UCSD). Research applies multiple imaging modalities (e.g. DWI,
anatomical MRI, fMRI, functional connectivity MRI, MR spectroscopy) as well as
behavioral and neuropsychological measures to investigate the brain bases of
ASD and age-related change across the lifespan (1-65 years). BDIL collaborates
with experts in MR physics, Radiology, EEG, MEG, and Bioinformatics to
implement innovative imaging and analysis techniques (e.g., simultaneous
fMR/EEG recording, combined MEG and MRI). BDIL maintains close ties with
faculty at UCSD Center for Functional MRI (CFMRI) where imaging is performed and
with affiliated faculty at UCSD School of Medicine. BDIL researchers have full
access to CFMRI (http://fmri.ucsd.edu/),
a research dedicated facility with two 3T human research scanners (8 & 32
channel head coils), led by top experts in radiology physics, and supported by
engineering staff.
To Apply
Please e-mail CV, research statement, reprints, and 3 letters
of recommendation to Ralph-Axel Mueller at: rmueller@sdsu.edu.