Research Associate Position Available at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Perinatal Institute

The multidisciplinary team in the laboratory of Nehal Parikh, DO, MS is seeking a creative and highly motivated individual with solid training in image processing, computer science, and/or neuroscience to conduct research to develop advanced MRI (diffusion, functional) biomarkers in high-risk neonates and infants. The lab’s research goals are to: 1) develop prognostic biomarkers of neurodevelopmental impairments (e.g., intellectual impairments, learning disabilities, autism) using advanced statistical approaches (e.g. machine learning); and 2) develop neuroprotective therapies in high-risk newborns. Programming expertise in Matlab, C/C++ and in UNIX environment preferred. The work promises to be challenging and presents a highly exciting opportunity to work on two NIH R01 projects.

*Website: **https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/bio/p/nehal-parikh* https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/bio/p/nehal-parikh

*Qualifications: *Qualified applicants will have a PhD and post-doctoral experience with peer-reviewed research publications and expertise in image processing, biomedical engineering, machine learning, and/or neuroscience, and highly motivated to work in the areas of neuroimaging, brain development, and/or computational sciences as it relates to newborns and infants.

Please submit your application to Dr. Sivaprasad with the following information: A cover letter, a statement of interest, and a CV with contact details for 3 referees.

Contact: Uma Sivaprasad, PhD; Scientist Recruiter, HR Email: siv9ni@cchmc.org

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