POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – CLINICAL NEUROIMAGING LABORATORY

DISCIPLINE OF PSYCHIATRY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

REF: NO. NUIG 108-13

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full time fixed term position as apostdoctoral researcher with the Clinical Neuroimaging Laboratory, Discipline of Psychiatry, at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

This position is funded by Health Research Board and is available from 6th January 2014 for a 16 month period.

 

Job Description:

This post is required to implement a Health Research Board funded research project entitled: “A 4 Year Neuroimaging Followup Study of First Episode Psychosis”. The postdoctoral researcher will take a lead role in the analysis of clinical, sMRI and DTI data and in the supervision of students working on this project . He/She will receive training, support and supervision throughout from colleagues in the Discipline of Psychiatry and the Clinical Neuroimaging Laboratory, NUIGalway. The postholder will be expected to present their work at national and international conferences and publish in peer reviewed journals. The successful candidate should have a commitment to excellence, be caring and empathic, and have a clear understanding and commitment to the research requirements of the project.

 

The study centre will be within the School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway. The Discipline of Psychiatry has an active clinical research programme investigating neurobiological abnormalities associated with the major psychotic illnesses and incorporating a Clinical Neuroimaging Laboratory (http://clinicalneuroimaginglaboratory.com).The project will form part of an interdisciplinary and collaborative research programme which draws upon the strengths, experience and insights of several professionals and scientists from psychiatry, psychology, nursing, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, radiology and engineering.

 

Main Duties of Post:

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To take a lead role in the preprocessing, analysis and interpretation of MRI and DTI data acquired for the study and to assess the clinical associations of the neuroimaging data obtained.
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To complete data input, statistical analysis, interpretation of results and dissemination including presentation and manuscript preparation in relation to the findings of the project.
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To assist in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students working on related aspects of the research programme.

 

 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have a track record in a research and development environment and strong neuroimaging experience is essential. Applicants must have a Ph.D., an interest in pursuing psychiatric neuroimaging research, and significant experience in MRI analysis and ideally in DTI processing and analysis. Peer-reviewed publications in areas of relevance to the project are also desirable.  

Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills; be highly motivated and passionate about research; and have strong documentation, oral and interpersonal skills.

 

Salary: €37,750 – €38,860 per annum  (public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will apply)                    

 

Start date: Position is available from 6th January 2014

 

 

 

Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI Galway

 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Professor Colm McDonald (colm.mcdonald@nuigalway.ie)

 

To Apply:

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Colm McDonald (colm.mcdonald@nuigalway.ie)

Please put reference number NUIG 108-13 in subject line of e-mail application.

 

 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm, Tuesday 10th December 2013

 

 

Interviews will be held the week of 16th December 2013

 

 

National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.