Two Post-Doctoral Fellow positions are available in the CMI/NKI
Computational Neuroimaging Lab (CNL;
http://computational-neuroimaging-lab.org) under the direction of
Cameron Craddock, PhD. The Computational Neuroimaging Lab is a
subdivision of the Center for Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation
(
http://claymore.rfmh.org/) at the Nathan S. Kline Institute from
Psychiatric Research(http://www.rfmh.org) and the Center for the
Developing Brain
(
http://www.childmind.org/en/center-for-developing-brain/) at the Child
Mind Institute (
http://www.childmind.org). The lab's research agenda
involves the development of novel computational analysis and
experimental techniques for determining how brain function and structure
are impacted by mental illness and development. Ongoing projects involve
developing real-time fMRI experiments to evaluate the interaction
between brain networks, applying machine learning and signal processing
methods to map inter-individual variation in the human connectome, and
optimizing MRI acquisition for pediatric and psychiatric populations.
Additionally, the CNL is a strong supporter of open science as
exemplified by developing the Configurable Pipeline for the Analysis of
Connectomes (
http://fcp-indi.github.io open source software package,
openly sharing data through the International Neuroimaging Datasharing
Initiative(http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org), and spearheading the
Preprocessed Connectomes Project
(
http://preprocessed-connectomes-project.github.io). To facilitate their
research, fellows will work as a part of a highly collaborative and
multidisciplinary team that integrates a broad range of disparate
specialties (e.g. cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, computer
science, engineering, mathematics).
Post-Doctoral Fellow: development of neuroimaging data processing and
analysis methods
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The primary responsibilities of this position will be to develop and
evaluate analytical methods for the large scale (>> 1,000 datasets)
processing and analysis of multimodal MRI neuroimaging data. Using
multivariate methods, the incumbent will integrate information from
disparate imaging modalities to identify clinically relevant
subpopulations and related neurophenotypes from datasets that span a
variety of disorders. The incumbent will be expected to conduct
large-scale neuroimaging analyses (functional, structural, and diffusion
MRI). They will mentor and in some cases supervise junior lab members
such as research associates and graduate students. They must be able to
work effectively in a very collaborative and multidisciplinary
environment, write scientific manuscripts, and orally present their work.
Qualifications:
- PhD in biomedical engineering, cognitive science, electrical
engineering, mathematics, or physics.
- Significant prior neuroimaging experience with MRI, with strong skills
in preprocessing and analyzing neuroimaging data using one or more of
the common neuroimaging packages (e.g., AFNI, FSL, Freesurfer, Diffusion
Toolkit, or SPM).
- Programming experience in C/C++, Matlab, Python, and similar platforms.
Post-Doctoral Fellow: Probing brain networks with real-time fMRI
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The primary responsibility of this research position will be to
investigate the role of network dysregulation in psychiatric disorders
using real-time fMRI. This will involve developing and maintaining a
real-time fMRI system, as well as designing, implementing and performing
real-time fMRI experiments. The incumbent will be expected to conduct
large-scale neuroimaging analyses (functional, structural, and diffusion
MRI). They will mentor and in some cases supervise junior lab members
such as research associates and graduate students. They must be able to
work effectively in a very collaborative and multidisciplinary
environment, write scientific manuscripts, and orally present their work.
Qualifications:
- PhD in biomedical engineering, cognitive science, electrical
engineering, mathematics, or physics.
- Research experience with functional, structural, and diffusion MRI
acquisition and analysis.
- Proficient with common neuroimaging tools (AFNI, FSL, SPM, Freesurfer,
etc.), as well as programming C/C++, Python, and shell scripting.
- Strong skills in using data analysis tools such as Matlab and R.
- Prior real-time fMRI and/or MRI sequence development experience is a
strong plus.
Salary and Anticipated Start Date: Salary is competitive and
commensurate with experience/educational qualifications. Benefits
include health, vision, and dental. Anticipated Start Date is immediate.
Application details: Please email cameron.craddock(a)childmind.org to
apply, please include a CV including the names of 3 references with your
inquiry.
Employment at Will Relationship: This position description does not
constitute a guarantee that employment will continue for any specified
period of time. Rather, employment is at the mutual consent of the
employee and CMI, and can be terminated at will by the employee or by CMI.
CMI reserves the right to modify the job description and/or reporting
relationship at any time.
CMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CMI is committed to recruiting and
maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are
strongly encouraged to apply.
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Cameron Craddock, PhD
Director of Imaging, Center for the Developing Brain
Child Mind Institute
childmind.org
445 Park Avenue (entrance on 56th Street)
New York, NY 10022
Director, Computational Neuroimaging Laboratory
Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
www.rfmh.org/nki
1040 Old Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY, 10962
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