Dear All,
 
We are selecting candidates for full time post-doctoral positions (four posts) available in the Department of Radiology – University of São Paulo Medical School (HCFMUSP, Brazil). The main goals include the development/implementation of fMRI time-series analysis and hyperscanning methods to investigate brain connectivity in epilepsy and other neurological diseases. We have state-of-the-art whole body 3T Philips Achieva MR system. The facilities also include an fMRI eye-tracking system, an Eloquence (InVivo) stimulus delivery system from Medtronics and in house stimulus delivery systems such as an olphatometer, all synchronized with image acquisition. The institution is a Main Research Center of the CInAPCe program, a large multicenter effort dedicated to study the brain based on neuroimaging and a high performance fiber optic connection (http://www.kyatera.fapesp.br/).
 
Successful applicant for the image analysis should have a PhD in physics, mathematics, biomedical engineering or in related fields. The ideal candidate would have a background in time-series analysis, C++ and Matlab pulse programming is not mandatory, but would be of advantage.  For the hyperscanning position, the candidates should have a PhD in psychology, and previous experience in psychophysics is paramount. Knowledge on FSL, SPM and Freesurfer and also important to all candidates. Good communication skills are required to interact with a multidisciplinary team of  MRI scientists, engineers and psychologists.
 
Portuguese speaking would be desirable but not required. Salary is provided by a FAPESP grant (equivalent to a top salary for post-doc scholarships in the country). The position (12 months renewable) is open in December 2010.
 
Contact information: please email CV, two letters of recomendation, and the contact information of references and statement of research interests, to:
 
Prof. Edson Amaro Júnior ([log in to unmask]) or
Márcia Mitico Yamada Cunha ([log in to unmask])
Departamento de Radiologia
Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 255
São Paulo, SP - Brasil
CEP 05403-001
+55 11 3069-7918 or 7619