FYI
-------------------------------------
The Gaab
Labhttp://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab and
(
www.babymri.org)) at the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience at
Children’s Hospital Boston (Developmental Medicine Center) invites
applications for a NIH funded post-doctoral associate in the area of
developmental cognitive neuroscience/pediatric fMRI. Available resources
include a 3.0T MRI scanner, a child-friendly Mock scanner and analysis
platforms based in MATLAB/UNIX. The candidate will be expected to
design, organize and conduct pediatric and infant (f)MRI experiments,
analyze behavioral and fMRI data, prepare manuscripts for publication,
and participate in conferences. The NIH and foundation funded projects
will focus on neural and behavioral pre-markers of developmental
dyslexia in infants and pre-reading children as well as typical reading
and language development. The successful applicant should have a
doctoral degree in a field related to developmental cognitive
neuroscience (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, developmental
psychology, medicine or psychology). Individuals with a background in
electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science will
also be considered, as appropriate. The successful applicant must
possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants are expected to have a very strong research background in the
design and statistical analysis of functional brain-imaging experiments.
Experience with SPM, FSL, Freesurfer, UNIX/LINUX/ and/or programming
skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) are desirable and experience with MVPA or
connectivity analyses a plus. Experience with pediatric functional
neuroimaging and language and reading research are useful. Approximate
start date is Spring/Summer 2013 (the earlier the better). Successful
applicants will be appointed at Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard
Medical School. For consideration please send a statement of interest, a
CV and a list of three potential referees via email to Nadine Gaab, PhD
(nadine.gaab(a)childrens.harvard.edu). The search will continue until the
position is filled.