We have a post-doc job opportunity to work at
Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre on predictors
of functional recovery in multiple sclerosis using advanced
neuroimaging methods. Funds from the MS Society UK cover a
3-year post for a post-doctoral research associate. The
post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary team that will
include Richard G. Wise, Derek K. Jones, M.P. Sormani and
Valentina Tomassini. We would be grateful if you could pass this
information on to anyone who might be eligible and interested.
Below is the advert, along with the link to
the advert and Cardiff jobs website:
- link through the Cardiff University
website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/ under
“job category academic”, advert 1959BR
Potential candidates are encouraged to get in touch with Richard Wise at CUBRIC (wiserg@cardiff.ac.uk) to discuss their interest.
Post Reference Number: 1959BR
Job Title: Research Associate
Job Category: Academic
- Research
Career Pathway: Research
School / Directorate: MEDIC - School of Medicine
Advert
Research Associate in Advanced
Neuroimaging applied to Multiple Sclerosis
Institute of Psychological Medicine and
Clinical Neurosciences
Cardiff School of Medicine
We seek a Post-Doctoral Research Associate with a strong interest in advanced neuroimaging and its application to Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We aim to develop strategies for functional recovery in MS. The post-holder would work in collaboration with MRI methodologists, clinicians and statisticians on this project, funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Society UK, which aims to predict the individual’s potential for functional recovery in MS with the aid of advanced structural and functional neuroimaging. The position will involve MRI data acquisition in MS patients, image analysis and the development of a predictive statistical model. Imaging will be performed at Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC, http://psych.cf.ac.uk/cubric/).
Applicants should have a first degree in
the psychology, physical or biological sciences and a
relevant PhD. The ability to communicate well with
scientific colleagues in a multi-disciplinary research
environment and patients taking part in our experiments is
essential. It is part of the project a home based
intervention consisting in motor training. Candidates
should have a good understanding of advanced structural
and functional MRI methods, such as BOLD and perfusion
fMRI, myelin imaging and diffusion based imaging. An
understanding of statistical approaches to prediction
analysis would be an advantage. Image data analysis will
be performed in a UNIX environment using software such as
FSL, SPSS and Matlab. This position would suit a
self-motivated individual with a proactive and flexible
approach to work, and the ability to use initiative and
creativity.
For further information please contact: Prof. Richard Wise (tel: +44 (0)29 2087 0358
or email: wiserg@cardiff.ac.uk).
This post is available from 1st July 2014, is a full-time position of 35 hours per week and is fixed term for 36 months.
Salary: £30,728 - £36,661 per annum (Grade 6). A maximum starting salary at point 34, £34,565 per annum applies to this post.
Date Posted: Friday,
11 April 2014
Closing date: Friday, 09 May 2014
Please, be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.