[Eeglablist] Functional MRI Postdoctoral Position – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

[Rami Niazy]

*Functional MRI Postdoctoral Position – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.*

*King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre*

*Biomedical Physics Department*

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*Job Description*

The Molecular and Functional Imaging Group, Biomedical Physics Department,
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC), is currently
recruiting a post-doctoral fellow or research associate interested in
functional imaging of autism in infants and toddlers. The individual will
have access to a state-of the-art 3T MRI, 32-channel MRI-compatible EEG
machines and computing facilities. The fellow will work as part of a
multidisciplinary team of Neuroscientists, Neurologists and Radiologists
interested in developing imaging research as part of an Autism research
consortium in Saudi Arabia, which includes groups working in genetics,
diagnosis and treatment of Autism. The successful candidate will be expected
to work on other functional imaging projects as well as given the
flexibility to explore own ideas and research as time permits.  The position
will be co-supervised by Dr. Rami Niazy (KFSH&RC) and Dr. Christian Beckmann
(Donders Center for Cognitive Neuroimaging, Netherlands).


*Requirements*

Minimum qualifications for a successful candidate include:

- Completion of doctoral degree in Cognitive neuroscience / psychology,
Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Medical Physics or other relevant
field of study.

- Significant prior neuroimaging experience with functional MRI/EEG, strong
skills in the usage of one or more of the common functional neuroimaging
platforms (FSL, SPM, AFNI), and programming skills using MATLAB and/or C++.



*Conditions of Employment*

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One full-time equivalent (FTE) postdoctoral position is available for a
two-year period. Start date is between May-October 2011.  The expected
salary is equivalent to 3000 - 4000 euros / month, net (tax free).  In
addition, KFSH&RC provides medical coverage for employees and their
dependants.  There are 36 annual leave days in addition to 18 government
holidays.



For additional information and application please contact Dr. Rami Niazy at
rniazy at kfshrc.edu.sa. Please include a statement of research interest, your
CV and names of two persons who can provide references.
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