Postdoctoral Position in Neuroimaging – Quantitative Neuroimaging Laboratory (QNL), Cognitive Neuroscience Division, Columbia University, NYC

*Job Summary:*

QNL invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral position to conduct processing and analyzing of PET and MRI neuroimaging data, as part of multiple research studies on aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

*Principal Responsibilities:*

The primary responsibility of this position includes developing novel image processing and statistical analysis methods for reconstruction of brain Beta Amyloid PET images and its accompanying structural MRI and fMRI data from healthy and diseased participants of multiple studies all focusing on aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

The QNL is a new research infrastructure housed in the Cognitive Neuroscience Division of the Columbia University Medical Center Neurology Department. The main focus of the QNL is to develop techniques to quantify structural and functional brain images which allow researchers and clinicians to detect brain-based effects that are normally beyond the sensitivity and specificity of commonly-used detection methods in the field. We aim to achieve this goal by utilizing state-of-the-art signal and image processing tools as well as mathematical and statistical method. We are affiliated with Columbia’s Biomedical Engineering Department, Sergevsky Center, and the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain.

*Required Qualifications:*

· PhD in Biomedical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Physics, Neuroscience or related disciplines.

· Strong background in MRI analysis and related statistical methods for research (SPM, Freesurfer, FSL, AFNI or similar).

· Experience with image processing and data analysis.

· Strong computer programming skills (e.g., in C/C++, Matlab, R, and especially Python) are highly desirable.

· Ability to think independently and work collaboratively.

*Benefits*

· Columbia University officers' benefits applies

· Starting date: Jan 2015.

· The postdoctoral position is scheduled initially for two years (open to renewal).

· Salary will depend on experience.

*Additional Information:*

To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following: 1) Cover letter describing research interests and relevant background; 2) CV with list of publications; 3) The names of three individuals who could provide reference letters. All files or inquiries should be submitted electronically at:

academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61752

Ray Razlighi Assistant Professor in Neurology Adjunct Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering Email: qr2108@cumc.columbia.edu