The use of meta-analysis in functional brain imaging is rapidly growing as the discipline has matured and a large and diverse literature has become available. The informatics challenges in this area are immense, as standard current practice is to manually transcribe or, at best, copy-and-paste analysis results into a manuscript. Despite recent advances in automating neuroimaging meta-analysis, the enterprise is hobbled by a lack of standards and methods to keep track of results provenance.
You will build informatics tools to minimize errors and information loss in the process in the flow of "Data -> Analysis -> Publication -> Meta-Analysis". These tools will extract the essential data and model details from analysis software and convey that information with the coordinate data in a standard format. You will work closely with the developers of established analysis tools like SPM and FSL, as well as the international committees developing data-sharing standards. You will also be responsible for supporting the implementation, distribution, documentation and support of software arising from Dr. Nichols' group, including novel statistical methods for meta-analytic and other types of data.
You will have a strong informatics and, ideally, neuroinformatics background. A statistical background, ideally in developing neuroimaging analysis methods for FMRI and other modalities, or any high-dimensional modelling experience will be highly valued. Relevant experience in other areas of Engineering/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and Physics would be considered. You should be able to provide evidence that the quality and quantity of your previous research outputs is commensurate with your level of experience. You will have a strong background in science and mathematics, as well as real experience developing quality software, either commercial or open source. Ideally, you will also have demonstrated project management skills and an in-depth understanding of the following: domain-specific languages, scientific computing, algorithm analysis, and data structures.
This post will be supervised by Dr. Nichols and will be expected to work with the various faculty, staff and students involved in Neuroimaging Statistics at the Institute for Digital Healthcare in the Warwick Manufacturing Group and at the Department of Statistics, as well as with international collaborators including Dr. Timothy Johnson at the University of Michigan and Dr. Tor Wager at the University of Colorado.
Please would all applicants ensure that their referees send a letter of reference by email to Mrs Ruth Shirley, [log in to unmask] by the closing date.
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The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end of Thursday 30 May 2013.