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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-traumatic Epilepsy Neuroimaging
Description: The Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine is seeking postdoctoral fellows interested in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) neuroimaging to conduct research in advanced quantitative analysis of multimodal neuroimaging data. Successful applicants will be aligned with Andrea Schneider MD PhD and James Gugger MD PharmD, to support related research activities including:
1) ARIC Study (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities) Study: specifically related to a Department of Defense funded ancillary study which aims to investigate associations of TBI with longitudinal changes in neuroimaging biomarkers over a median of 12 years (3 time-points).
2) Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in TBI (TRACK-TBI): specifically related to a Department of Defense funded ancillary study which aims to investigate neuroimaging biomarkers of post-traumatic epileptogenesis.
In addition to the mentored research projects, the postdoctoral fellow will be expected to present their research at national scientific conferences, prepare and publish manuscripts, pursue additional training/professional development through internal and external courses or workshops, and develop their grant writing skills.
The position will be for an initial 1-year with opportunity for renewal for up to 2 additional years. Competitive annual salary (NIH-level minimum will be ensured) and benefits are provided. Additional funding is available for conference travel/presentations.
Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a PhD, DrPH, or ScD degree (or a MD, DO, or other equivalent doctoral degree with a research-oriented Master’s degree) in engineering, computer science, neuroscience, biostatistics, epidemiology, or other related quantitative fields. The ideal candidate will have strong computational skills, including proficiency in neuroimaging tools (e.g., FSL, FreeSurfer, Advanced Normalization Tools, etc.) and one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, etc.); experience conducting analyses of structural MRI, resting state functional MRI, and diffusion MRI; familiarity with processing and analyzing large datasets leveraging state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques; as well as proficiency in communication and scientific writing. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team of researchers.
Application materials (cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, names and contact information of 1-2 references) should be combined into one PDF and emailed to Dr. Schneider (Andrea.Schneider@pennmedicine.upenn.edumailto:Andrea.Schneider@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) and Dr. Gugger (James.Gugger@pennmedicine.upenn.edumailto:James.Gugger@pennmedicine.upenn.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Contact: Andrea L.C. Schneider, MD, PhD Department of Neurology, Division of Neurocritical Care Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine 51 North 39th Street Andrew Mutch Building 416 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 Phone: 443-827-2352 Fax: 215-662-9858 Email: Andrea.Schneider@pennmedicine.upenn.edumailto:Andrea.Schneider@pennmedicine.upenn.edu