UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Palo Alto WRIISC Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
in Advanced Neuroimaging
The Office of Academic Affiliations, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is now accepting applications for a two-year (with an optional third year extension) Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program at the War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) at VA Palo Alto in advanced neuroimaging with an emphasis in at least one of the following research areas: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep, and pain. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The Fellowship site is part of the VA Palo Alto War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) and is affiliated with Stanford University. If the applicant meets requirements, an opportunity for postdoctoral status in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University exists. The Fellowship can commence immediately. The Palo Alto WRIISC specializes in integrating anatomical/functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to improve the diagnostic/prognostic value of neuroimaging in the clinical setting. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to (a) receive training in Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) and (b) relate neuroimaging findings to clinical cases in consensus conferences with our team of neurologists, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists & psychologists. We are interested in the relationship between neurological/psychological trauma and a variety of outcomes including sleep and pain. Some of our investigators are also part of the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) and there are additional opportunities to explore projects in psychiatry/psychology and dementia with WRIISC and Stanford faculty. In collaboration with their mentors, fellows will develop and conduct a research project, publish and present findings, participate in grant writing, and utilize the latest technologies for research (5 MRI scanners including a brand-new PET-MR unit).
Applicants must be US citizens. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, computer science, psychology, or a related discipline. Prior experience in neuroimaging is essential. Experience with Linux, MATLAB, SPM12, FreeSurfer v6 & 7 & FSL v5 & 6, resting-state analysis toolboxes (e.g. CONN) is highly desirable and programming skills would be a big plus.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For consideration, please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the fellowship director Ansgar Furst, PhD at [log in to unmask]
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