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SEEKING 2 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS, 1 RESEARCH ASSISTANT AND 3 GRADUATE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP fMRI ASSESSMENTS OF THE NEWBORN BRAIN
There are many ways that brain injury can be sustained around the time of birth, which can have lifelong consequences for the individual, their family, and society as a whole. It is important to identify early which brain functions are impacted, so that care and intervention can be provided in the critical developmental time window when they are most effective.
Postdoctoral Fellow to develop methods for improving functional MRI of the newborn brain
We seek a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a dynamic interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, clinician-researchers, medical biophysicists and computer scientists in the development of assessments of brain function in newborns.
The post-holder will adapt methods from pediatric and adult fMRI to improve neonatal neuroimaging. We seek strong, enthusiastic applicants with a background in medical biophysics, physics, engineering, computer science or mathematics. The successful applicant will enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and be able to communicate clearly with those from other areas of expertise.
For further details on the project, see http://www.cusacklab.org/?page_id=976.
To apply, please send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining why this project interests you and how your skills and abilities will contribute, to Professor Rhodri Cusack (vacancies@cusacklab.org) with the subject line “Newborn fMRI”. The position will initially be for up to two years and at the time of appointment candidates will have obtained (or be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant discipline. Salary will be in the region of $45,000 per year. Please feel free to contact us if you have any informal enquiries. The selection process will begin on June 1, 2012, and the post will begin in Summer 2012 at the earliest.
Postdoctoral Fellow to develop auditory protocols to probe the function of the newborn brain
We seek a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a dynamic interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, clinician-researchers, medical biophysicists and computer scientists in the development of assessments of brain function in newborns.
The post-holder will design auditory stimulation protocols to probe critical cognitive functions using fMRI that can be administered in the first weeks of life. We seek strong applicants with a background in cognitive neuroscience or experimental psychology. The successful applicant will enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and be able to communicate clearly with those from other areas of expertise.
For further details on the project, see http://www.cusacklab.org/?page_id=976.
To apply, please send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining why this project interests you and how your skills and abilities will contribute, to Professor Rhodri Cusack (vacancies@cusacklab.org) with the subject line “Newborn brain function”. The position will initially be for up to two years and at the time of appointment candidates will have obtained (or be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant discipline. Salary will be in the region of $45,000 per year. Please feel free to contact us if you have any informal enquiries. The selection process will begin on June 1, 2012, and the successful applicant will begin in Summer 2012 at the earliest.
Research Assistant for a project developing assessments of the newborn brain
We seek a dynamic, well-organized and enthusiastic Research Assistant to join a team developing assessments of brain function in newborns. There are many ways that brain injury can be sustained around the time of birth, which can have lifelong consequences for the individual, their family, and society as a whole. It is important to identify early which brain functions are impacted, so that care and intervention can be provided when they are most effective.
The post-holder’s responsibilities will include: coordinating meetings; organizing project documentation; collating patient data; initiating (and maintaining) contact with parents who have agreed to participate in research projects; visiting families at home to guide them through the testing procedure and answer basic questions; and compiling a quarterly newsletter.
The successful applicant will be: well organized; be able to understand the concerns of parents and provide accurate information to reassure them (or refer questions to members of the team); be enthusiastic and professional; and be able to maintain the confidentiality of private information. Applicants should have a BSc/BA degree (or equivalent).
For further details on the project, see http://www.cusacklab.org/?page_id=976. To apply, please send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining why this project interests you and how your skills and abilities will contribute, to Associate Professor Rhodri Cusack (vacancies@cusacklab.org) with the subject line “Newborn project RA”. Salary will be in the region of $35-45,000 per year (including 13% benefits). The post is for 35 hours per week, and will be initially for one year. Please feel free to contact us if you have any informal enquiries. The selection process will begin on June 1, 2012, and the successful applicant will begin in Summer 2012 or soon after.
Three Masters or PhD positions in Medical Biophysics, Neurosciences or Psychology
We seek three graduate students in Medical Biophysics, Neuroscience or Psychology. You will receive training from Western’s highly regarded graduate programs. In your research project, you will join a dynamic interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, clinician-researchers and computer scientists in the development of assessments of brain function in newborns.
The project has two facets: adapting neuroimaging methods from pediatric and adult fMRI to neonates; and designing probes of critical cognitive functions that can be administered in the first weeks of life. For this interdisciplinary challenge we seek strong, enthusiastic applicants with a background in medical biophysics, physics, engineering, computer science or mathematics to develop neuroimaging methodology and applicants with a background in cognitive neuroscience or experimental psychology to develop neurocognitive assessments.
The successful applicants will enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and be able to communicate clearly with those from other areas of expertise. To apply, please send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining why this project interests you and how your skills and abilities will contribute, to Professor Rhodri Cusack (vacancies@cusacklab.org) with the subject line “Newborn project graduate student”. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to apply to the relevant graduate program. Please feel free to contact us if you have any informal enquiries. Shortlisting will begin on May 25, 2012. Successful applicants will begin courses in Fall 2012.
