Postdoctoral Research Scholar Position, Multimodal Imaging Laboratory, University of California, San Diego
The Multimodal
Imaging Laboratory (MMIL) at the University of California, San Diego invites
applications for a postdoctoral research scholar position under the direction
of Drs. Donald Hagler and Anders Dale. The successful candidate will join a
multi-disciplinary team of scientists, programmers, and support staff
addressing a variety of neuroscience questions using multimodal brain imaging,
electrophysiology, behavior, and genetics.
An important
component of the work done at MMIL, and an integral role of the currently
announced position, is the development and improvement of methods for the
analysis of neuroimaging data. This
will include extending our recent work on a white matter fiber tract atlas
(Hagler et al., HBM 2009) to encompass a more diverse population of subjects,
additional fiber tracts, and a larger age range, including infants. The
postdoctoral researcher will receive training in brain imaging and methods
development, and will be encouraged to develop his or her own research
projects.
Applicants for the position must have completed relevant Ph.D. research activities within
the past five years. Applications from many disciplines may be considered, and
the position is open to qualified international applicants.
Experience or
expertise in the following areas is highly desired:
1.
computer
programming (e.g. MATLAB, C/C++).
2.
structural
MRI, diffusion MRI
3.
neuroimaging
analysis software (e.g. FreeSurfer, FSL)
4.
scientific
writing
This posting is
for a 2-year appointment beginning immediately. Salary will be consistent
with the NIH/NRSA levels in accordance with the University of California, San
Diego policies for Postdoctoral trainees. Compensation includes full staff
benefits, including health insurance, and vacation time. Review of applications
will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply,
please send your CV, a brief statement of research
interests and goals, and any selected reprints to dhaglerjr@hotmail.com with
the subject line "MMIL
postdoctoral position". Letters of
reference will be required before final approval of hiring. Informal inquiries
for more details are welcome.