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The Department of Neurology at the
University of New Mexico (http://hsc.unm.edu/som/neuro/lab/)
has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to develop the next
generation real-time functional MRI methodology.
This is an exciting opportunity to participate in NIH funded projects
developing novel real-time fMRI techniques and applications in
neuroscience research. The goals of this research are to detect
transient brain activation and to map the neural correlates of cognition
and emotion using neurofeedback. The successful candidate will develop
volumetric single-shot fMRI methods using novel parallel imaging method,
dynamic shimming methods to compensate effects of macroscopic magnetic
field inhomogeneity during head movement, and real-time data analysis
methods. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team of
clinicians and basic scientists and have access to state-of-the-art MRI
and computational facilities. The MR lab has several ongoing projects
developing MR pulse sequences combining high-speed gradient encoding
with parallel imaging, and developing pattern classification methods for
real-time fMRI.
The successful candidate should be
creative, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary group with
physicians, physicists, engineers and computer scientists, and should
have good English communication skills. Experience with functional MRI
and parallel MRI techniques, and a strong interest in medicine/biology
will be preferred.
Preferred Qualifications for this
position include:
• PhD in MR physics, biophysics, biomedical engineering or related field
• Experience developing pulse sequences and image reconstruction on the
Siemens Syngo platform
• Programming experience with Matlab or IDL, and C++
• Working knowledge of data mining tools, such as ICA or pattern
classification
• Working knowledge of functional neuroanatomy
• A record of publication and/or conference proceedings
Qualified candidates should submit their CV and three references to:
Stefan Posse, PhD (sposse@unm.edu),
Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine,
MSC 10 5620, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Albuquerque offers excellent quality of life, beautiful scenery with
mountains nearby and plenty of opportunities for outdoor sports, such as
hiking and skiing.
The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and Educator. Qualified women and minorities are strongly
encouraged to apply. |