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*Job Summary: *The**Nantz National Alzheimer Center
<http://www.houstonmethodist.org/NantzNationalAlzheimerCenter>,
Neuroimaging Lab
<http://www.houstonmethodist.org/neuroimaging-lab>invites applicants for
a full-time Postdoctoral position as well as a full-time Research
Assistant position to participate in groundbreaking research to prevent
or cure Alzheimer’s disease and other related neurodegenerative
disorders, as part of a clinical research program of the Houston
Methodist Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College
<http://www.houstonmethodist.org/research>(Houston, Texas).
Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are Weill Cornell
Medical College and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist
and Weill Cornell offer joint educational programs in medicine and
clinical research through the Weill Cornell Medical College, and joint
pre-doctoral training in translational biomedical research through the
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Houston
Methodist Research Institute.
*_Postdoctoral Position_**__*
*Principal Responsibilities: *The Houston Methodist Research Institute
seeks a qualified candidate to fill the position of neuroimaging
research associate at the Nantz National Alzheimer Center, Department of
Neurology. The ideal candidate will have a background in signal
processing and excellent computational skills. Experience using and
developing algorithms for the analysis of structural and functional
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as positron emission tomography
(PET), and having applied those algorithms to MRI/PET data will be a
plus. **
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*Required Qualifications: *Applicants must hold a PhD degree in computer
engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering, applied physics,
or equivalent, preferably, but not necessarily, with experience in
brain-image analysis.
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The successful candidate is expected to work on innovative neuroimaging
research particularly as it is applied to human brain disease.
Supervisors will include neuroscientists and biomedical engineers.
Importantly, the successful candidate will carry out all the technical
steps involved in the processing of brain MRI and PET images and ensure
their quality. Critical steps are to evaluate the quality of MRI data,
use standard software (MATLAB, FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM, Slicer, etc.) to
analyze structural and functional MRI, and develop algorithms to
optimize the use of those tools, as well as analyzing and databasing all
MRI data. The successful candidate will use similar tools to process and
store data from positron emission tomography (PET).
*Benefits:*
·Starting date: As soon as possible
·The postdoctoral position is scheduled initially for two years (open to
five)
·Salary will depend on experience
*_Research Assistant _*
*Principal Responsibilities:*Primary responsibilities include
neuroimaging data analysis, behavioral analysis, data management, and
general scientific programming. Standard software tools will be used for
the statistical analysis of structural and functional magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI), as well as positron emission tomography (PET).
*Required Qualifications:*A strong background in computer programming
and Linux is essential. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s
degree in computer science, engineering, math, or physics, although
other backgrounds with requisite experience will be considered.
Proficiency in MATLAB, shell scripting, and python is strongly
encouraged. Familiarity with common neuroimaging tools is a plus
(Freesurfer, FSL, AFNI, SPM, Slicer, etc.). The candidate is also
expected to assist in management of neuroimaging data, therefore
database experience (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or experience with
neuroinformatics software (XNAT) is highly beneficial.
The ideal candidate must be mature and responsible with excellent
organizational, as well as oral and written communication skills. You
must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, juggle
and prioritize multiple tasks, and seek help when required.
*Benefits:*
·Starting date: As soon as possible
·The Research Assistant position is scheduled initially for two years
(open to renewal)
·Salary will depend on experience
*Additional Information: *Applicants should e-mail (1) a letter of
interest, (2) CV, and (3) three references to Joseph Masdeu, MD, PhD
(jcmasdeu(a)houstonmethodist.org <mailto:jcmasdeu@houstonmethodist.org>)
and Belen Pascual, PhD (bpascual(a)houstonmethodist.org
<mailto:bpascual@houstonmethodist.org>).
The Houston Methodist Research Institute is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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*Clarisa Ting*
*Research Assistant*
*Nantz National Alzheimer Center*
*Houston Methodist Neurological Institute*
*6560 Fannin, Suite 802*
*Houston, TX 77030*
*Phone: 713-441-1150*
*Fax: 713-790-4990*
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