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We are looking for a post-doctoral (MD, Neurology) candidate for a two-year fellowship at North Shore University Hospital – New York University Medical School (Manhasset, New York) in functional brain imaging in movement disorders. The job entails participation in carrying out research PET studies in Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders. The position involves the planning and analysis of experimental PET procedures in patients and control subjects. Interest in statistics is essential. The candidate is expected to devote considerable time to Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) techniques for [O-15] water bolus PET activation studies. In addition, the laboratory is involved in PET studies in patients with Parkinson’s disease who have undergone surgery for one of the following procedures: (1) placement of deep brain stimulators, (2) pallidotomy, (3) fetal mesencephalic cell transplants, and (4) porcine neuronal cell transplants. These subjects are undergoing a battery of PET scans that include [F-18]FDG for glucose metabolism, [O-15] activation for blood flow, [F-18]FDOPA for dopamine metabolism and [F-18]FPCIT for dopamine transporter binding. We are also looking at post synaptic dopamine function in Huntington disease using [C-11]Raclopride for D2 receptor binding. The applicant should be extremely comfortable with using PC, especially Microsoft Office. Some minor occupational radiation exposure may be involved. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience. Please contact: David Eidelberg, MD Director, Functional Brain Imaging Laboratory North Shore University Hospital 350 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 Tel: 516-562-2498 Fax: 516-562-1008 Email: [log in to unmask]