Postdoctoral Position High Resolution, Multi-Contrast Modality Brain Imaging at 7T and 9.4T in the Human Brain
Center for Magnetic Resonance Research , University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Posted: 7 November 2008

 

• High Resolution, Multi-Contrast Modality Brain Imaging at 7T and 9.4T in the Human Brain

The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) in Minneapolis, University of Minnesota (http://www.cmrr.umn.edu/), offers a post doctoral position focusing on human brain imaging at high spatial resolution with multi-contrast modality at high field (7T and 9.4T).

A main emphasis will be given to image post-processing and analysis, merging information from multiple contrasts (T1, T2, T2*, SWI, DTI,...) in data acquired at high field (7T and 9.4T), first in healthy humans and later in neurological patients. This will include developing tools allowing for the identification of anatomical structures and neurological lesions that are not visible at lower magnetic field. The candidate will be encouraged to also contribute to data acquisition parameter optimization at the scanner.

Large arrays of neuroscience research projects are performed at the CMRR, which is the recipient of a NIH Neuroscience Blueprint Interdisciplinary Center Core Grant (see link below1). The center is also well renowned for its pioneering work with Human High Field scanners.

The CMRR currently hosts 4 human systems (whole body systems: 3T Siemens, 4T Varian/Magnex and 7T Siemens/Magnex, head system: 9.4T Varian/Magnex) as well as a 9.4T Varian animal system, and is in the process acquiring new equipments that include a 16T animal.

Requirements:
- PhD in Computer science, Image or Signal Processing, BioMedical Engineering or related field.
- Programming skills in matlab or IDL
- Relevant experience with image post-processing and analysis is necessary.
Experience with human brain MR images would be a significant advantage.
Experience with MR scanners and pulse sequence programming is not necessary but would be a plus.

Online Applications:
Apply online at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/ Position Requisition #158794



Send inquiries to:
Pierre-Francois Van de Moortele, MD, PhD Center for Magnetic Resonance Research University of Minnesota
2021 6th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
pfvdm@cmrr.umn.edu
Phone 612 626 2001