An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious postdoctoral
position to lead in the development of The Oxford Study for Biomarkers
in Motor Neuron Disease (MND, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis, ALS). The project involves applying state-of-the-art
multimodal MRI analysis based in Oxford University’s Centre for
Functional Magnetic Resonance of the Brain (FMRIB), including the new 7T
scanner. The postholder will be a major part of Oxford’s increasing
strength in neurodegenerative disorders, and have the opportunity to
develop in new areas of advanced MRI analysis, including its integration
with MEG. This post will be fixed-term for 2 years in the first instance
(funding secured for further 3 years).
Responsibilities/duties:
*Core*
1. Longitudinal analysis of existing T1-weighted, diffusion-weighted and
resting-state fMRI BioMOx datasets
2. Exploration of cross-site standardization and harmonization of
imaging datasets, with focus on resting-state fMRI
3. Prospective 3T and 7T T1-weighted, diffusion-weighted and
resting-state fMRI analysis in BioMOx Phase 2, and MEG integration
*Additional*
1. Assistance with prospective BioMOx MRI data acquisition
2. Close interaction with FMRIB’s analysis group via Dr Gwenaelle Douaud
(resting-state fMRI:
Prof. Steve Smith; diffusion imaging: Dr Tim Behrens) and with the
neurodegeneration group led by Dr Martin Turner and Prof. Kevin Talbot
3. Participation in local journal clubs
4. Oral presentation and written publication of data
5. Potential supervision of students (medical/MSc/DPhil)
Selection criteria:
*Essential*
1. Significant post-doctoral expertise in structural, diffusion and
functional MRI
analysis (FSL or SPM)
2. Confidence with statistical and mathematical concepts related to
advanced MRI
3. Ability to work independently but interact with others across disciplines
*Desirable*
1. Previous experience in neurodegenerative disease research
2. Confident with oral and written presentation of MRI data
3. Comfortable reviewing MRI publications for journals
4. Interest in helping to develop integration of novel techniques,
including spinal cord diffusion imaging, GABA MRS, MEG
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Martin Turner
(martin.turner(a)ndcn.ox.ac.uk) or Dr Gwenaelle Douaud
(douaud(a)fmrib.ox.ac.uk).
Further details available at:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrislivedoc/docs/0001099095.pdf
If interested, an application should be submitted at:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.disp…
before 31st May 2013.
Recruitment will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
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Gwenaëlle Douaud, PhD
MRC Career Development Fellow
FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington
OX3 9DU Oxford UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 222 523
Fax: +44 (0) 1865 222 717
www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/researchers/gwenaelle-douaud
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