Position Announcements (3)
I.  FMRI Research Specialist (Research Associate)
II.  Research Coordinator, Brain Imaging Laboratory
III. Project Coordinator, Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Brain Imaging Laboratory
Dartmouth Medical School
Lebanon, New Hampshire
USA


General Background

The multidisciplinary Brain Imaging Laboratory, Departments of Psychiatry 
and Radiology at Dartmouth Medical School, is engaged in collaborative 
clinical research using fMRI / MR morphometry in early Alzheimer disease, 
mild traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, neurosurgical 
patients with epilepsy and Parkinson disease, MS, cancer therapy, and other 
conditions. The overarching theme of the research program is the neural 
substrates of working, semantic and episodic memory dysfunction.  In 
addition to fMRI studies, ongoing structural MRI projects include 
morphometric analyses of hippocampus, entorhinal cortex, amygdala, basal 
ganglia and frontal subregions. New protocols include integration of fMRI 
with MRS and diffusion tensor imaging.
(See http://synapse.hitchcock.org, presently under construction).


I.  FMRI Research Specialist (Research Associate)

This opening is for a technical specialist to support a multidisciplinary 
group of collaborating clinical investigators in all aspects of functional 
and structural MRI experiments.  Major responsibilities will include 
assistance with task design and stimulus preparation, participant scanning, 
data analysis, quality control and scan archiving and retrieval.  Other 
aspects of the position include helping to train students, fellows and 
other research staff in imaging methods, and collaboration in preparation 
of grant applications and manuscripts.

Requirements:
         MS/PhD in relevant field preferred.
Must have strong interest in and experience with design, execution and 
analysis of fMRI experiments.
         Knowledge of Matlab and SPM99 is essential; experience with AFNI 
and other fMRI analysis approaches is desirable.
         Must be familiar with multiplatform networked computer systems 
including SGI/IRIX, Linux and Windows PC.
         Must be familiar with and able to program and maintain stimulus 
delivery systems (e.g., goggles, audio system, response recording devices).
         Must have excellent organizational and communication skills and 
ability to work independently.

Other desirable skills/experience:
         Familiarity with GE LX2 Horizon MR scanning platform and epibold 
protocol and reconstruction.
         Programming experience with C, Tcl/Tk, AVW, data base software, 
Lingo (Macromedia Director), or other stimulus delivery/response recording 
packages.
Knowledge of neuroanatomy and experience with structural MRI analysis 
programs such as BRAINS and Analyze AVW and voxel based morphometry.


II.  Research Coordinator, Brain Imaging Laboratory

The Research Coordinator will support a multidisciplinary group of 
collaborating investigators engaged in clinical research projects utilizing 
structural and functional neuroimaging as well as neuropsychiatric and 
neuropsychological assessment. Responsibilities include a central role in 
coordination and organization of issues that cut across individual 
projects.  These include acquisition and scheduling of laboratory resources 
and facilities, coordination of meetings across studies and investigators, 
project and database management, preparation of human subjects protocols, 
preliminary statistical analyses, and collaboration in preparation of 
scientific manuscripts and grant applications. The coordinator will also 
help to train students and other staff in use of laboratory computer 
systems and research protocols.

Requirements:
         Minimum of BA in relevant field; advanced degree preferable.
Strong interest in clinical research using brain imaging, 
neuropsychological and psychiatric methods.
Must be highly motivated with outstanding organizational skills and ability 
to work both independently and collaboratively.
         Excellent written and oral communication skills
         Experience with PC software and hardware (familiarity with UNIX 
would also be helpful).
Prior experience in related settings, performing similar responsibilities 
is highly desirable, as is familiarity with cognitive and neurological 
issues regarding human memory disorders.


III. Project Coordinator, Traumatic Brain Injury Research

This project coordinator will screen and recruit patients for a new grant 
studying effects of medication on memory deficits after mild TBI using 
repeat fMRI scans.  The TBI Project Coordinator will administer 
neuropsychological tests and rating scales, run patients through fMRI scan 
protocols, and participate in all aspects of data analysis and report 
preparation.  For further information on this position contact the project 
PI: Thomas McAllister, MD ( [log in to unmask] ).


Other Information and Application Procedures:
These full time positions are available July 2000; applications will be 
accepted until the positions are filled.  Any foreign candidates must hold 
a visa permitting extended work in the US.  Salary will be based on 
qualifications consistent with institutional policy.  Dartmouth College has 
an excellent benefit package.  The campus is located in a beautiful area of 
mountains, rivers and lakes in Northern New England (2 hour drive from 
Boston and 3 hours from Montreal).
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter outlining career 
goals/interests and availability, CV, letters of reference, and any 
reprints to: Dr. Andrew Saykin, Director, Brain Imaging Laboratory, 
Department of Psychiatry/DHMC, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH 03756. 
DMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Several members of our group will be attending the Human Brain Mapping 2000 
meeting and preliminary interviews may be possible if a letter and CV are 
forwarded by email:  [log in to unmask]






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