Fwd: Postdoc position in Developmental Neuroscience at UCSF, San Francisco CA

The Laboratory for Educational Neuroscience (brainLENS.org <http://brainLENS.org>) at the University of California, San Francisco USA is seeking 1 postdoctoral fellow for a minimum commitment of two years. The lab focuses on cognitive and developmental neuroscience work; (1) using neuroimaging measures in combination with cognitive, behavioral, environmental and genetic measures to predict academic and developmental outcomes in health and disease, (2) applying multivariate classification and network approaches to multimodal neuroimaging, behavioral and genetic data to understand developmental processes primarily of learning and literacy, but also of motivation, socio-emotional processing, and creativity, (3) development of novel behavioral interventions to promote motivation & learning, and (4) development of novel iPad applications to screen for future risk of developing reading disabilities. For the current position, we are seeking a researcher who will contribute significantly to one or more ongoing projects: (1) analysis and write-up of large scale (>1,000 scans) neuroimaging data on developmental trajectories of brain networks; (2) examining familial transmission patterns in brain networks by using a novel ‘human cross-fostering intergenerational imaging design'; and (3) iPad application development and validation. The candidate must have a demonstrated history of productivity, and be interested in theory-driven research. The candidate must also have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and writing skills. A strong methodological background in computational neuroscience, bioinformatics, imaging genetics, neuroimaging (e.g. fMRI, M/EEG, MRS) or related fields and/or excellent programming skills is a plus. MDs, PhDs, or equivalent are encouraged to apply. With the right fit, individuals with a BSc and MSc will be considered. The position can begin any time. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV. Please add "[UCSF job]" and your full name in the Subject of the email. Qualified candidates will be asked to have 3 letters of reference forwarded. CONTACT Fumiko Hoeft MD PhD, Roeland Hancock PhD URL: brainlens.org <http://brainlens.org> EMAIL: info(a)brainlens.org <mailto:info@brainlens.org> TEL: +1-415-476-9861