Postdoctoral Scientist - Neurocardiovascular Disease and Depression

*THE POSITION:*

Interested postdoctoral applicants will be joining a dynamic and highly successful collaborative research program aimed at applying cutting edge neuroimaging technology. Our focus is on translating cutting edge neuroimaging techniques to better understand the brain changes occurring in:

1. neurocardiovascular diseases,

2. depression and

3. mild traumatic brain injury. The key techniques we use are diffusion MRI and resting state fMRI. We recently used multiband diffusion imaging to acquire the highest ever* in vivo* dataset of 1014 direction across 8 shells, which produces a vast improvement in tract accuracy.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in a number of related projects using the same standardised imaging approach and will be actively mentored to maximise future career opportunities including the chance to be involved in grant writing, working in partnership with industry and a major focus on first author publications. Our database contains over 1500 subjects, we are currently acquiring large cohorts in mTBI, perisurgical brain injury, depression and also explore the brain changes associated with cardiovascular and metabolic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart failure.

The group is headed by Professor Stuart Grieve who is the Director of Imaging at the Charles Perkins Centre and a group leader at the Heart Research Institute (HRI). The laboratory is based at Charles Perkins Centre but acquires a data across a large Hospital network across Sydney and Australia.

*Essential Criteria – you will have:*

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A neuroimaging, engineering, computer science or scientific medical research doctorate -

A track record of producing high quality research that has been published in leading internationally recognised journals -

Experience in assisting with student supervision including supervision of honours students and potentially the co-supervision of PhD students -

A strong interest and commitment to producing leading international research -

High levels of motivation and the capacity for independent work -

A track record of being team focussed -

Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

The position is full time; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. The appointment period is for a maximum term of 24 months with the possibility of renewal. You will be employed by The Heart Research Institute but will be required to work at our premises in Newtown and at the Charles Perkins Centre located nearby at the University of Sydney as required.

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop skills and gain valuable experience conducting innovative research in state-of-the-art facilities. The high calibre of scientists, new technologies and cutting edge equipment are just a few features that make the partnership between The Heart Research Institute and the Charles Perkins Centre a new precinct of excellence in premier cardiovascular research.

*Remuneration: *A competitive remuneration package is on offer, including salary-packaging options.

*How to apply:* Please send any queries to carmen@grievelab.com. To apply, email:

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a cover letter addressed to Professor Stuart Grieve -

a detailed curriculum vitae (CV)