Postdoctoral Position in Neuroimaging of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Boston, MA, 02130, USA Employer: VA Boston Healthcare System Tags: Neuroimaging Neuropsychology/neuropsychological assessment/cognitive neuroscience Traumatic Brain Injury Post Traumatic Stress Disorder MRI, DTI, FMRI, ASL Programming Postdoctoral/postdoc
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Job Description: The VA Boston Healthcare System and the VA Boston Neuroimaging Center invite applications for a postdoctoral research scholar position in neuroimaging of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This is a position within the newly funded VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Service TBI Center of Excellence Entitled "Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders (TRACTS)". Responsibilities will include analysis of a range of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data collected for the TRACTS research program (including structural MRI, DTI, fMRI, and ASL), as well as independent research that fits within the TRACTS framework. TRACTS is a unique longitudinal study of over 300 Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) returning service members focused on understanding the neurological and cognitive consequences of blast exposure and differentiating the effects of blast from those of post traumatic stress. A variety of additional information will also be collected, including neuropsychological and psychiatric scales, medical history interviews, and a range of physiological information. Imaging sessions will take place on the Neuroimaging Center's 3T Siemens TIM-Trio scanner and data collected includes high-quality structural, diffusion, and functional MRI data. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers examining a range of sequelae affecting returning service members. Experience in computer programming (Linux/Unix shell scripting and MATLAB), neuroimaging analysis methods (FSL, Freesurfer), and advanced statistical analyses would be a plus. This position requires a minimum of a two year commitment (with opportunity for a longer position), and is available beginning immediately. Salary will be consistent with levels in accordance with the Boston VA Medical Center policies for Postdoctoral trainees. Compensation includes full staff benefits, including health insurance, and vacation time. To apply or request more information, please send a CV and other relevant information to Dr. David Salat salat*at*nmr*dot*mgh*dot*harvard*dot*edu with the subject line "TRACTS Postdoctoral position".