From josiane.bourque at umontreal.ca Sun Aug 2 21:03:49 2020 From: josiane.bourque at umontreal.ca (Bourque Josiane) Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2020 21:03:49 -0400 Subject: [BIC-announce] Request for circulating a postdoc job offer Message-ID: To whom it may concern, I work with a PI, Dre Patricia Conrod, at Universit? de Montr?al, and we would be grateful that our postdoc job offer be circulated among the BIC mailing list as we are looking for strong candidates in neuroscience or a related field for this position. I will be waiting for your feedback, many thanks in advance, Josiane Bourque **Here is the email that could circulate within your mailing list: *Project title* Canadian Cannabis and Psychosis Research Team *Study level(s)* ? MSc ? PhD ? Postdoctorate *Principal investigator(s)* Patricia Conrod *Project duration* 3 years *Start date* Between 01/09/2020 and 01/01/2021 With the launch of a CIHR-funded team grant: the Canadian Cannabis and Psychosis Research Team (CCPRT), which involves several research groups across 4 Canadian universities (University of Montreal, University of Toronto, Dalhousie University and McGill University), we seek to fill a Postdoc position for a three-year project starting in the fall of 2020 (or at the selected candidate?s earliest convenience). *CCPRT research project description* One of the main goals of this multidisciplinary team is to make progress in understanding the underlying *neurodevelopmental mechanisms of adolescent cannabis exposure* in relation to *psychosis* from a population neuroscience perspective. Within this initiative, we will be *data-pooling* existing longitudinal neuroimaging datasets to create a *unique study of adolescent cannabis use and brain development* (n=5,000; 8 to 25 years old). We plan to use a meta-analytical approach, or mega-analytical approach when possible, to study the pathways through which cannabis use induces psychotic symptoms. This endeavour will be an extension of our recent work (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26308966/; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28320226/). The project will also involve using machine learning tools with cross-study validation to explore the risk markers for susceptibility to cannabis-induced psychotic symptoms. By integrating and harmonising large-scale brain imaging datasets, this research program will provide exceptional data output and knowledge translation to the Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Patricia Conrod, and in close collaboration with Professors Natalie Castellanos-Ryan (University of Montreal) and Tom?? Paus (University of Toronto), and Drs Kamran Afzali and Josiane Bourque. *Applicants should:* - Hold a PhD degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field; - Have a solid experience in human brain imaging, programming, and database management; - Ideally have experience in machine learning, statistics and data harmonization; - Knowledge of French would be an asset *Submit your application* Candidates must send their *CV*, *cover letter* and *names and contact information of 2-3 references* before *August 25th 2020* to Josiane Bourque at *j**osiane.bourque at umontreal.ca * Dr Patricia Conrod CHU Sainte Justine Research Center 3175 chemin de la C?te-Sainte-Catherine, Montr?al, Quebec H3T 1C5 https://www.conrodventurelab.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rick.hoge at mcgill.ca Tue Aug 4 09:09:42 2020 From: rick.hoge at mcgill.ca (Richard Hoge, Dr.) Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2020 13:09:42 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Fwd: Neuro Announcement: Passing of Ms Louise Marcotte References: Message-ID: Dear BIC community, This announcement has been circulated on a couple of internal lists, but everyone in the broader BIC community will be saddened to learn that our esteemed and beloved colleague Louise has passed away following a short battle with cancer. As soon as we determine the family's wishes regarding memorial arrangements, these will be circulated for those who wish to express condolences. Louise was at the Neuro for over 30 years, and participated in a great many technological advances. If anyone has recollections about Louise, especially from the 80s and 90s, I would invite you to share these either directly with me or to the group. Mourning the loss of a wonderful colleague and friend, Rick --- Rick Hoge, Ph.D. Director, MRI Program McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute Associate Professor and Killam Scholar, Dept. of Neurology & Neurosurgery Associate Member, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering McGill University rick.hoge at mcgill.ca 514-398-1929 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: NeuroCommunications > Date: Mon, Aug 3, 2020 at 10:57 AM Subject: Neuro Announcement: Passing of Ms Louise Marcotte To: > [The Neuro's logo] [Twitter] [Facebook] [Instagram] [LinkedIn] [YouTube] [alt_text] August 3, 2020 Passing of Ms Louise Marcotte [cid:173b4dfe530af8d708] Dear Colleagues, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of LOUISE MARCOTTE on July 24 after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Louise leaves a legacy of more than 30 years of dedicated service at The Neuro as an imaging technologist. After working in Switzerland during the early 1980s, Louise joined The Neuro to operate Neuroradiology?s Body Scan system. She subsequently helped to introduce many technological advances, operating a succession of increasingly powerful MRI scanners. In the 1990s, Louise scanned patients and research volunteers using a variety of imaging modalities, and it was she who acquired the first human images on our whole-body 7-tesla MRI scanner installed in 2019. During her long tenure here, Louise touched many colleagues, patients, and trainees with her kindness and professionalism. Outside of work, Louise loved the outdoors and led an active life that included skiing, snowshoeing, tennis, and walking. Those who worked closely with Louise will remember her passion for cooking and the wonderful baked goods she shared so generously with all. Louise will be greatly missed. We extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends. 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Josiane Bourque, PhD Universit? de Montr?al On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 9:03 PM Bourque Josiane wrote: > To whom it may concern, > > I work with a PI, Dre Patricia Conrod, at Universit? de Montr?al, and we > would be grateful that our postdoc job offer be circulated among the BIC > mailing list as we are looking for strong candidates in neuroscience or a > related field for this position. > > I will be waiting for your feedback, > many thanks in advance, > > Josiane Bourque > > **Here is the email that could circulate within your mailing list: > > *Project title* > > Canadian Cannabis and Psychosis Research Team > > *Study level(s)* > > ? MSc > > ? PhD > > ? Postdoctorate > > *Principal investigator(s)* > > Patricia Conrod > > *Project duration* > > 3 years > > *Start date* > > Between 01/09/2020 and 01/01/2021 > > > > > > > > With the launch of a CIHR-funded team grant: the Canadian Cannabis and > Psychosis Research Team (CCPRT), which involves several research groups > across 4 Canadian universities (University of Montreal, University of > Toronto, Dalhousie University and McGill University), we seek to fill a > Postdoc position for a three-year project starting in the fall of 2020 (or > at the selected candidate?s earliest convenience). > > > > *CCPRT research project description* > > One of the main goals of this multidisciplinary team is to make progress > in understanding the underlying *neurodevelopmental mechanisms of > adolescent cannabis exposure* in relation to *psychosis* from a > population neuroscience perspective. Within this initiative, we will be > *data-pooling* existing longitudinal neuroimaging datasets to create a *unique > study of adolescent cannabis use and brain development* (n=5,000; 8 to 25 > years old). We plan to use a meta-analytical approach, or mega-analytical > approach when possible, to study the pathways through which cannabis use > induces psychotic symptoms. This endeavour will be an extension of our > recent work (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26308966/; > https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28320226/). The project will also involve > using machine learning tools with cross-study validation to explore the > risk markers for susceptibility to cannabis-induced psychotic symptoms. By > integrating and harmonising large-scale brain imaging datasets, this > research program will provide exceptional data output and knowledge > translation to the Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis. > > The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Professor > Patricia Conrod, and in close collaboration with Professors Natalie > Castellanos-Ryan (University of Montreal) and Tom?? Paus (University of > Toronto), and Drs Kamran Afzali and Josiane Bourque. > > > > *Applicants should:* > > - Hold a PhD degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biomedical > Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field; > > - Have a solid experience in human brain imaging, programming, and > database management; > > - Ideally have experience in machine learning, statistics and data > harmonization; > > - Knowledge of French would be an asset > > > > > > *Submit your application* > > Candidates must send their *CV*, *cover letter* and *names and contact > information of 2-3 references* before *August 25th 2020* to Josiane > Bourque at *j**osiane.bourque at umontreal.ca * > > > > > > Dr Patricia Conrod > > CHU Sainte Justine Research Center > > 3175 chemin de la C?te-Sainte-Catherine, Montr?al, Quebec H3T 1C5 > https://www.conrodventurelab.com/ > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From zografos.caramanos at mcgill.ca Fri Aug 7 14:12:08 2020 From: zografos.caramanos at mcgill.ca (Zografos Caramanos, Mr) Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2020 18:12:08 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Canadian Cannabis and Psychosis Research Team (CCPRT) seek to fill a Postdoc position for a three-year project Message-ID: On behalf of: Dr Patricia Conrod CHU Sainte Justine Research Center 3175 chemin de la C?te-Sainte-Catherine, Montr?al, Quebec H3T 1C5 https://www.conrodventurelab.com/ Project title Canadian Cannabis and Psychosis Research Team Study level(s) ? MSc ? PhD ? Postdoctorate Principal investigator(s) Patricia Conrod Project duration 3 years Start date Between 01/09/2020 and 01/01/2021 With the launch of a CIHR-funded team grant: the Canadian Cannabis and Psychosis Research Team (CCPRT), which involves several research groups across 4 Canadian universities (University of Montreal, University of Toronto, Dalhousie University and McGill University), we seek to fill a Postdoc position for a three-year project starting in the fall of 2020 (or at the selected candidate?s earliest convenience). CCPRT research project description One of the main goals of this multidisciplinary team is to make progress in understanding the underlying neurodevelopmental mechanisms of adolescent cannabis exposure in relation to psychosis from a population neuroscience perspective. Within this initiative, we will be data-pooling existing longitudinal neuroimaging datasets to create a unique study of adolescent cannabis use and brain development (n=5,000; 8 to 25 years old). We plan to use a meta-analytical approach, or mega-analytical approach when possible, to study the pathways through which cannabis use induces psychotic symptoms. This endeavour will be an extension of our recent work (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26308966/; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28320226/). The project will also involve using machine learning tools with cross-study validation to explore the risk markers for susceptibility to cannabis-induced psychotic symptoms. By integrating and harmonising large-scale brain imaging datasets, this research program will provide exceptional data output and knowledge translation to the Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Patricia Conrod, and in close collaboration with Professors Natalie Castellanos-Ryan (University of Montreal) and Tom?? Paus (University of Toronto), and Drs Kamran Afzali and Josiane Bourque. Applicants should: ? Hold a PhD degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field; ? Have a solid experience in human brain imaging, programming, and database management; ? Ideally have experience in machine learning, statistics and data harmonization; ? 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I will describe how we determine patient-specific ?epicenters? in patients with frontotemporal dementia and use a connectome-based spreading model to forecast future atrophy. We show that we can accurately predict longitudinal atrophy in most patients and find evidence that degeneration spreads from the epicenter in a nonlinear fashion. This approach raises important questions about the neuroanatomical basis of functional connectivity, which gradients may shed light on. Building on this, I will share a new study where we derive functional activity gradients, describe a number of novel anatomical and dynamic properties of these gradients, and discuss their implications for selective vulnerability to disease. > > The Feindel Virtual Brain and Mind (VBM) Seminar Series > Advancing the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918?2014), former Director of the Neuro (1972?1984) and Founding Director of the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre (1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging. > > Speakers will include scientists from across The Neuro, as well as colleagues and collaborators locally and from around the world. The series is intended to provide a virtual forum for scientists and trainees to continue to foster interdisciplinary exchanges on the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of brain and cognitive disorders. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in presenting please contact us to secure a spot on the schedule. > > Looking forward to reconnecting! > > Nathan Spreng > Boris Bernhardt > Bratislav Misic > > To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/feindel-virtual-brain-and-mind-seminar-at-the-neuro-presents-jesse-brown-tickets-109003987862 > Contact : Sasha Kelly, Events Coordinator, sasha.kelly at mcgill.ca > > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Here I will present two novel studies assessing the nature and nurture of large-scale brain organization in healthy adults. In the first study we assessed the genetic basis of large-scale cortical organization of thickness covariance using twin-models (Human Connectome Project) as well as cross-species comparisons (PRIME-DE) in combination with non-linear dimension reduction techniques. We found two organizational patterns traversing posterior-to-anterior and inferior-to-superior axes in both humans and macaques reflecting functional and evolutionary patterning. In a second study we evaluated the functional plasticity of large-scale brain organization following 3-months of training (i) mindfulness-based attention and interoception, (ii) socio-affective skills, and (iii) socio-cognitive skills respectively (ReSource study). Contrasting the effect of each training module, we found diverging patterns of functional network reorganization. Training of attention-mindfulness resulted in segregation of cortical networks, whereas socio-cognitive training resulted in their integration. Socio-affective training had stabilizing effects on functional organization. Together, these studies establish the genetic basis and functional plasticity of natural axes in the cerebral cortex and so provide important insights into the organization of human cognition. > > The Feindel Virtual Brain and Mind (VBM) Seminar Series > Advancing the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918?2014), former Director of the Neuro (1972?1984) and Founding Director of the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre (1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging. > > Speakers will include scientists from across The Neuro, as well as colleagues and collaborators locally and from around the world. 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However, especially in adulthood, affected patients may show a more insidious clinical presentation in which psychiatric symptoms dominate. Not recognizing or misdiagnosing a leukoencephalopathy has important repercussions for treatment options and oftentimes genetic and family counselling. We used a multidisciplinary approach combining MRI-pattern recognition with clinical phenotyping and next-generation sequencing to define and characterize leukoencephalopathies that present with psychiatric symptoms. We designed an MRI algorithm that guides the interpretation of the MRI findings of these leukoencephalopathies and thus directs further investigations > > The Feindel Virtual Brain and Mind (VBM) Seminar Series > Advancing the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918?2014), former Director of the Neuro (1972?1984) and Founding Director of the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre (1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. 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For those who wish to pay respects to Louise, particularly those who are unable to come by in person, I would encourage sharing your thoughts and messages to her family on the memorial web page kindly created by Ilana Leppert: https://padlet.com/ilanaleppert/qmh1xgk44a2f4wyk With kind regards, Rick --- Rick Hoge, Ph.D. Director, MRI Program McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute Associate Professor and Killam Scholar, Dept. of Neurology & Neurosurgery Associate Member, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering McGill University rick.hoge at mcgill.ca 514-398-1929 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From amir.shmuel at mcgill.ca Sun Aug 23 12:17:22 2020 From: amir.shmuel at mcgill.ca (Amir Shmuel, Dr.) Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:17:22 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] =?windows-1252?q?Research_Assistant=3A_software_de?= =?windows-1252?q?velopment_at_the_MNI=92s_Brain_Imaging_Centre?= Message-ID: Research Assistant: software development at the MNI?s Brain Imaging Centre A research assistant position is open at the Montreal Neurological Institute Brain Imaging Centre. The candidate will develop pipelines for analyzing functional MRI and diffusion MRI data. Wherever possible, the scripts will be based on existing data analysis software packages. Depending on previous experience in functional and diffusion MRI data analysis, the time commitment may vary between 15 hours a week (for an experienced developer who is interested in part-time employment) and 35 hours a week. The work can be done on-site (subject to the directives of McGill University and the Montreal Neurological Institute) or from remote (according to the candidate?s preference). Duties include: - Develop pipelines for analyzing functional MRI data (BOLD imaging during tasks and at rest). - Develop pipelines for analyzing diffusion MRI data. - Integrate eye-tracking and fMRI data analysis. - Develop pipelines for automated data quality control and image processing. - Use version control for all developments. - Develop Docker containers for the analysis pipelines. - Document the analysis pipelines - Assist students from Drs. Mendola and Shmuel laboratories in analysis of brain imaging data. The ideal candidate will have excellent programming, communication, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience in the following items (in decreasing order of priority): (1) Analysis of functional MRI data (2) Analysis of diffusion MRI data (3) Analysis of anatomical MRI data (4) Proficiency in using existing packages, such as FSL, AFNI, FreeSurfer, and MRtrix (5) Basic knowledge in image/signal processing and in machine learning Salary is commensurate with the candidate?s skills and experience. Please send your cv to amir.shmuel at mcgill.ca Amir Shmuel Associate Professor McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physiology and Biomedical Engineering McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rick.hoge at mcgill.ca Mon Aug 24 07:23:41 2020 From: rick.hoge at mcgill.ca (Richard Hoge, Dr.) Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:23:41 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Gathering in memory of Louise: postponed due to weather References: Message-ID: Dear all, Because the weather forecast is for thundershowers this afternoon, the gathering must be postponed until later this week. The next sunny day appears to be this Thursday, August 27 so the gathering is postponed until this date (still from noon to 2pm). Kind regards, Rick Begin forwarded message: From: Rick Hoge > Subject: McGill flags to fly at half-mast Monday in memory of Louise Marcotte; memorial web page Date: August 22, 2020 at 3:56:46 PM EDT To: BIC Announcements > Cc: Ms Darcie-Jean Altuve >, Laurie Bennett >, Louis Bennett >, Christiane Marcotte >, Bruce Pike > Dear all, On this coming Monday August 24, McGill and Neuro flags will fly at half-mast in memory of Louise Marcotte. Those who are able are invited to pass by the outdoor common area by the North Wing L2 entrance at the Neuro (3801 University Street) between noon and 2pm to pay respects and share memories of Louise (please observe current distancing and mask directives). I realize this is a difficult time for gatherings of any type. For those who wish to pay respects to Louise, particularly those who are unable to come by in person, I would encourage sharing your thoughts and messages to her family on the memorial web page kindly created by Ilana Leppert: https://padlet.com/ilanaleppert/qmh1xgk44a2f4wyk With kind regards, Rick --- Rick Hoge, Ph.D. Director, MRI Program McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute Associate Professor and Killam Scholar, Dept. of Neurology & Neurosurgery Associate Member, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering McGill University rick.hoge at mcgill.ca 514-398-1929 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rick.hoge at mcgill.ca Mon Aug 24 07:55:21 2020 From: rick.hoge at mcgill.ca (Richard Hoge, Dr.) Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:55:21 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Fwd: Gathering in memory of Louise: postponed due to weather [new date: WEDNESDAY] References: Message-ID: <5093205A-066C-4650-8495-421F9BD15487@mcgill.ca> I must apologize - I have been traveling and my weather app was set to another region when reviewing weather for later this week. The tentative backup date for the gathering is this *Wednesday* from noon to 2pm. Apologies for the mixup and second mass mailing. Rick Begin forwarded message: From: Rick Hoge > Subject: Gathering in memory of Louise: postponed due to weather Date: August 24, 2020 at 7:23:41 AM EDT To: BIC Announcements > Dear all, Because the weather forecast is for thundershowers this afternoon, the gathering must be postponed until later this week. The next sunny day appears to be this Thursday, August 27 so the gathering is postponed until this date (still from noon to 2pm). Kind regards, Rick Begin forwarded message: From: Rick Hoge > Subject: McGill flags to fly at half-mast Monday in memory of Louise Marcotte; memorial web page Date: August 22, 2020 at 3:56:46 PM EDT To: BIC Announcements > Cc: Ms Darcie-Jean Altuve >, Laurie Bennett >, Louis Bennett >, Christiane Marcotte >, Bruce Pike > Dear all, On this coming Monday August 24, McGill and Neuro flags will fly at half-mast in memory of Louise Marcotte. Those who are able are invited to pass by the outdoor common area by the North Wing L2 entrance at the Neuro (3801 University Street) between noon and 2pm to pay respects and share memories of Louise (please observe current distancing and mask directives). I realize this is a difficult time for gatherings of any type. For those who wish to pay respects to Louise, particularly those who are unable to come by in person, I would encourage sharing your thoughts and messages to her family on the memorial web page kindly created by Ilana Leppert: https://padlet.com/ilanaleppert/qmh1xgk44a2f4wyk With kind regards, Rick --- Rick Hoge, Ph.D. Director, MRI Program McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute Associate Professor and Killam Scholar, Dept. of Neurology & Neurosurgery Associate Member, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering McGill University rick.hoge at mcgill.ca 514-398-1929 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbpoline at gmail.com Mon Aug 24 10:56:12 2020 From: jbpoline at gmail.com (JB Poline) Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:56:12 -0400 Subject: [BIC-announce] Post-doc candidate Message-ID: Dear all Taufiq is a good modeler and a good brain imager looking for a postdoc position if you are interested Cheers JB -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Taufiq_CV.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 178301 bytes Desc: not available URL: From bratislav.misic at mcgill.ca Mon Aug 31 11:30:13 2020 From: bratislav.misic at mcgill.ca (Bratislav Misic, Dr.) Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:30:13 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Postdoctoral Position Available - Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory, Aging and Alzheimer's Disease In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Postdoctoral Position Available Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory, Aging & Alzheimer?s Disease McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada The laboratory of Dr. Maria Natasha Rajah, Departments of Psychiatry & Psychology, McGill University (Montreal, Canada) is seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher, eligible to travel and work in Canada, who is interested in examining the impact of biological sex, hormones and Alzheimer?s Disease risk factors on brain aging and memory function. About the lab: Our lab consists of diverse, open-minded and motivated individuals who thrive on working collaboratively in a supportive environment. Dr. Rajah is a Professor at McGill University; Director of the Douglas Institute?s Brain Imaging Centre; and CIHR Sex & Gender Chair in Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction. Her research program uses behavioral and neuroimaging (primarily MRI) methods to study the cognitive neuroscience of memory, aging and Alzheimer?s Disease (AD) prevention. Current Position We are seeking a candidate interested in applying network neuroscience approaches and using a sex and gender based + analytic lens (SGBA+) to the study of the cognitive neuroscience of healthy and pathological aging. The candidate is encouraged to develop & conduct her/his own project within the scope of the lab?s research interests and will have the opportunity to contribute to and lead analyses of data collected as part of current CIHR funded project ?Sex differences in brain aging in adults with and without risk factors for Alzheimer?s Disease? which focuses on midlife, and examines the effect of menopause and sex hormone levels on brain function and cognition. To learn more about the lab please visit our website: http://www.rajahlab.com Starting date: January/February 2021 (flexible) Duration: 2yrs with possibility of extension Salary: $50,000/yr + benefits (negotiable based on experience) Academic Requirements: The successful candidate must have: 1) a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science or related discipline; 2) expertise in cognitive or computational neuroscience and/or expertise in human neuroendocrinology and sex/gender science; and 3) peer reviewed publications and a track record of research excellence. The candidate should have a keen interest in the topics of sex and gender research and neurocognitive models of healthy and pathological aging. Skills: The successful candidate must have experience working in both Windows and Linux environments, and using the following software: MSOffice, SPSS or R, and Matlab. Experience using SPM, FSL, ANTs, PLS and/or AFNI or similar image analysis software is required. Excellent communication skills in English are a must, and the ability to communicate in French is an asset. Programming skills are an asset. Required documents: You must be eligible to work in Canada. McGill University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. See: https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdocsapplication for details on working as a postdoctoral fellow at McGill University. Send enquiries to: maria.rajah at mcgill.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: