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*Job Summary: *
The Pasqual Maragall Foundation
<http://www.fpmaragall.org/en_index.html> invites applications for a
full-time postdoctoral position to conduct post-processing and analyzing
of MRI neuroimaging data (e.g. structural, fMRI, DWI), as part of a
clinical research program of the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Centre
<http://www.barcelonabeta.org/> (Barcelona, Spain).
*Principal Responsibilities: *
The primary responsibility of this position includes creating new
hypothesis on the initial pathophysiological events of AD based on
neuroimaging data within the Foundation’s Alzheimer’s disease clinical
research and its flagship project, the Alzheimer and Families (ALFA).
The ALFA study is a large longitudinal cohort of sons and daughters of
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients, to explore the preclinical stage of
this condition with the aim of identifying novel risk factors and
biomarkers. Within this study, over 2700 volunteers have already been
screened and a comprehensive amount of data has been collected,
including blood samples, mental health, quality of life and risk
factors, as well as, neuroimaging procedures to assess brain function.
In this regard, over 500 participants already have undergone an MRI
protocol and PET imaging is underway. This study will enhance our
knowledge of the processes involved before the onset of AD to develop
interventions aimed to prevent or delay the disease.
The Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (Barcelonaβeta) is a new
research infrastructure, constituted by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation
and with the participation of the Pompeu Fabra University, dedicated to
research on Alzheimer’s disease. The new building will be completed by
summer 2014, and will contain excellent technical facilities including a
research-dedicated 3T MR scanner, dedicated to clinical research on
neurodegenerative diseases.
Barcelonaβeta is a research institute affiliated to Pompeu Fabra
University and is also part of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park
(PRBB), a large research facility that hosts seven different research
institutions related to biomedical research, including the Hospital del
Mar Research Institute (IMIM), the Experimental and Health Sciences
Department (CEXS) of the UPF, the Regenerative Medicine Centre of
Barcelona (CMRB), and the Centre for Research in Environmental
Epidemiology (CREAL), among others, in a multidisciplinary,
collaborative and stimulating international environment in close contact
with a clinical setting, thus conducive to translational research.
*Required Qualifications: *
・PhD in Neuroscience, Medicine, Psychology, Neuropsychology or related
disciplines.
・Strong background in the design of experimental protocols with fMRI and
in the interpretation of neuroimaging research results.
・Excellent scientific writing skills.
・Ability to think independently and work collaboratively.
*Benefits:*
・Starting date: May 2015.
・The postdoctoral position is scheduled initially for two years (open to
renewal).
・Salary will depend on experience.
*Additional Information: *
To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following: 1)
Cover letter describing research interests and relevant background; 2)
CV with list of publications; 3) The names of three individuals who
could provide reference letters. All files or inquiries should be
submitted electronically to: jdgispert(a)fpmaragall.org
<mailto:jdgispert@fpmaragall.org>. Access the electronic copy of this
advert in this link
<http://media.wix.com/ugd/eaaa95_148a38cc4ee043f98d5584f63fd836bd.pdf>.
Deadline for submitting applications: March 23^rd 2015.
*Juan D. Gispert*
Head Neuroimaging Research**
*Pasqual Maragall **Foundation*
T. +34 93 316 09 90
Dr. Aiguader, 88 (Edifici PRBB) - 08003 Barcelona. Spain.
http://www.fpmaragall.org/en_index.html**
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