[Eeglablist] Postdoctoral Fellowship: Multimodal Neuroimaging -MGH/Harvard Medical School

[Sheraz Khan]

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Multimodal Neuroimaging -MGH/Harvard Medical School



Job Description

A postdoctoral position is available with the TRANSCEND Research Program (www.transcendresearch.org) at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging in Charlestown, MA (www.martinos.org) which is affiliated with the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and MIT.



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.



Datasets to be analyzed include:

MRI (including DTI and 1H-spectroscopy) and MEG data on 6-12 and teenage
 matched autism spectrum and control subjects with phenotyping data

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

data from children ages 2-10 with and without autism.



Overall objectives:

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.

To write papers and grants which will be high priorities all along the way and will be actively supported by senior faculty.

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.



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.



Requirements:

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.



Contact:

Interested applicants may send a CV and statement of interest addressing
 background and specific pertinence of the candidate’s interest to Dr. 
Martha R. Herbert at mherbert1 at partners.org and cc transcend at partners.org.



Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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