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A two-year postdoctoral internship in structural and functional neuroimaging is available immediately at the University of California, San Diego, Autism Center of Excellence (ACE), directed by Dr. Eric Courchesne. Characteristics of an ideal candidate include a technically savvy individual with expertise in a range of neuroimaging software tools such as AFNI, FSL, or SPM. One of the goals of the UCSD ACE is to discover a unique neuroanatomic or neurofunctional profile of babies at-risk for autism ranging in age from 12-42 months. The successful candidate will take a leading role in implementing and analyzing an extensive brain-imaging protocol that includes perfusion, diffusion tensor, structural and functional imaging. Prior brain imaging experience required. Computer programming expertise preferred, but not required. No autism experience required. Interested applicants should send resume and/or contact Karen Pierce, Ph.D., Department of Neurosciences, UCSD: [log in to unmask]