<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div>Postdoctoral Fellowship: Multimodal Neuroimaging -MGH/Harvard Medical School<br>
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Job Description<br>
A postdoctoral position is available with the TRANSCEND Research Program (<a href="http://www.transcendresearch.org/" target="_blank">www.transcendresearch.org</a>) at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging in Charlestown, MA (<a href="http://www.martinos.org/" target="_blank">www.martinos.org</a>) which is affiliated with the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and MIT.<br>
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We are seeking a candidate with a strong basis in magnetic resonance
imaging. Emphasis will be on MRI (DTI, spectroscopy, morphometry, ASL as
well as resting state fMRI), and on co-registering MEG with MRI. This
position will involve analysis of existing multimodal imaging data and
collection of new data. The emphasis of the postdoctoral fellowship
will be analysis of existing datasets with secondary activity in
piloting data for new studies. It will involve working closely with a
multidisciplinary team and with children, and will also involve some
research oriented analysis of data collected for clinical purposes.
After initial phase-in, ample opportunity will also be provided to the
candidate to self-explore and lead research.<br>
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Datasets to be analyzed include:<br>
MRI (including DTI and 1H-spectroscopy) and MEG data on 6-12 and teenage
matched autism spectrum and control subjects with phenotyping data<br>
MRI data ( (morphometry, DTI, spectroscopy) plus laboratory and
phenotyping data) on 70 children with autism plus epilepsy and/or
mitochondrial dysfunction, along with one or more overnight EEGs on each
patient<br>
data from children ages 2-10 with and without autism.<br>
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Overall objectives:<br>
To perform multimodal analyses of research and clinical research data,
to develop new approaches for performing these analyses, and to design
pipelines for data analysis.<br>
To write papers and grants which will be high priorities all along the way and will be actively supported by senior faculty.<br>
To take advantage of the world class faculty and facilities of the
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging to perform the above activities
to their maximal potential.<br>
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The program’s emphasis is on pathophysiologically grounded brain
research and application of advanced imaging acquisition and analysis
techniques to neurological and sensory aspects of autism spectrum
disorders.<br>
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Requirements:<br>
Candidates must have PhD in neuroscience, physics, biomedical
engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or other related
fields. Prior experience in MRI analysis is required. Experience with
EEG will be an added advantage. Salary will be consistent with
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School policies for
Postdoctoral trainees and will range between $45,000 to $55,000
depending upon qualifications and experience. Compensation also includes
full staff benefits, including health insurance, and vacation time.<br>
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Contact:<br>
Interested applicants may send a CV and statement of interest addressing
background and specific pertinence of the candidate’s interest to Dr.
<span class="il">Martha</span> R. Herbert at <a href="mailto:mherbert1@partners.org" target="_blank">mherbert1@partners.org</a> and cc <a href="mailto:transcend@partners.org" target="_blank">transcend@partners.org</a>.</div></div></body></html>