Preliminary Announcement for Neuroimaging/Neuropsychology Postdoctoral
Research Position
Memory Disorders Research Center and Neuroimaging Research Center
VA Boston Healthcare System
The Boston University Memory Disorders Research Center and Neuroimaging
Research Center at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHCS) anticipate an
opening for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in neuroimaging and
neuropsychology and are seeking potential applicants for the position.
The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with neuropsychologists and
neuroscientists on a clinical research program aimed at elucidating the
neural and cognitive sequelae of blast-induced traumatic brain injury,
with Dr. David Salat and Dr. Mieke Verfaellie as primary mentors. The
candidate will receive advanced training in diffusion tensor imaging,
volumetric and surface-based MRI analyses, functional connectivity MRI
analyses, and structure-function correlational approaches. The
successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in neuropsychology,
cognitive/behavioral neuroscience, or a closely related field, and
experience in neuroimaging and data analysis. Candidate should have
expertise working with MRI analysis software such as AFNI, FSL, SPM, or
FreeSurfer, as well as familiarity with unix or Matlab. Experience
interpreting neuropsychological data, and previous work with clinical
populations are highly desirable. The postdoctoral fellow will interact
with several research groups at VABHCS studying TBI and PTSD in
returning veterans, and will be part of a rich and stimulating
intellectual environment. The candidate should have a keen interest in
developing an independent research career.
The opening is expected for October, 2010, but the starting date is
flexible. A minimum two year commitment is required.
An official job posting and formal application instructions are expected
to be accessible at www.usajobs.gov in August.
Potential applicants are encouraged to immediately submit a CV and a
letter describing research interests and experience and should arrange
to have three letters of recommendation sent to:
Mieke Verfaellie, Ph.D.
Memory Disorders Research Center
VA Boston Healthcare System (151A)
150 S Huntington Avenue
Boston MA 02130
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857-364-4031
The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Scott M. Hayes, Ph.D.
Memory Disorders Research Center
Neuroimaging Research Center
VA Boston Healthcare System
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
Boston University School of Medicine
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