[BIC-announce] Postdoc position available

[G. Bruce Pike, Prof.]

Postdoctoral Position in Neuroimaging
The Rotman Research Institute of Baycrest, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in fMRI methodology development and applications to aging and age- related neurological diseases. The post-doctoral fellow will collaborate in research investigating (focusing on but not limited to) the physiological basis of brain connectivity as well as how age- associated physiological alterations affect connectivity as measured using fMRI. Projects will involve the use of functional and structural MRI techniques as well as physiological monitoring equipment. The candidate would ideally have a recent PhD in Medical Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science, and would have interest and/or expertise in some of the following topics:
 Arterial-Spin Labeling  Calibrated fMRI  Functional Connectivity  Diffusion-Weighted Imaging  MR pulse sequence programming, Siemens (preferred) or GE platform
However, skilled and motivated candidates from other disciplines may also be considered. Experience in Shell/Matlab/C/Perl/Python programming as well neuroimaging analysis tools (eg. FSL/MincTools/FreeSurfer) would be a plus.
This postdoctoral position carries a minimum term of 2 years and is potentially renewable. Bursaries are in line with the fellowship scales of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and include an allowance for travel and research expenses. A minimum of 80% of the fellow’s time will be devoted to research and related activities. Applicants are encouraged to obtain external funding. The ideal start date is January 2012, but may be negotiable. Interested applicants should submit the following via email to Jean Chen, Ph.D. jchen at rotman- baycrest.on.ca<http://baycrest.on.ca>, (with subject line “Postdoc Position”):
 current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography and relevant reprints  a cover letter describing current research and future research goals  three letters of reference should be sent independently
The successful candidate would join a team of world-class and multidisciplinary team of scientists. The Rotman Institute is fully equipped for cognitive neuroscience research, with a Siemens TIM-Trio 3 T system, a 151-channel CTF MEG and several EEG systems.
The Rotman Research Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including members of visible groups, minorities, women, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. For more information on the institute, see http://www.rotman- baycrest.on.ca<http://baycrest.on.ca>.