2016/11/21 Post-doctoral position : Image analysis and brain magnetic resonance imaging, Tours

France Life Imaging; Arrondissement de Tours; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research laboratory in France seeks a motivated post-doctoral researcher for MRI image analysis in small and large animal models. The position focuses on comparing brain morphometric changes during reproductive cycles, with access to advanced imaging facilities. Candidates should have a strong background in image analysis and programming. The initial contract is for one year with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• An extensive knowledge and experience in image analysis and programming is mandatory.
• Experience in neuroscience and physiology and/or large animal models is an added value.

Responsabilités

• Conduct MRI image analysis in small and large animal models.
• Compare brain morphometric changes according to the reproductive cycle.
• Utilize state-of-the-art imaging facilities.

Connaissances

Image analysis

Programming (C++, FSL, Matlab, Freesurfer, Linux, Perl)

Neuroscience and physiology

Experience with large animal models

Formation

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Outils

MRI technology

CT scan technology

Description du poste

Overview

Type de structure : A post-doctoral position is available in the group of Dr Matthieu Keller at the laboratory for Behavioral & Reproductive Physiology which is located in Nouzilly, near Tours, France. http://www6.val-de- loire.inra.fr/physiologie_reproduction_comportements

Contexte et mission

The position is dedicated to MRI image analysis in small (rats) and large (sheep) animal models. The project aims to compare brain morphometric (mainly Voxel-Based Morphometry) changes according to the reproductive cycle (virgin, early and late gestation, post-partum). The laboratory is equipped with all state of the art imaging facilities for large animals (CIRE platform: http://www6.val-de- loire.inra.fr/cire) including a 3T-MRI and a CT scan.

The position is initially for one year but extension up to 3 years in total is possible (funding: French national research agency and regional council).

Ideally the position will start beginning of 2017.

Only candidates with a very high motivation will be selected.

Lieu

The laboratory is located in Nouzilly near Tours in the heart of the Loire Valley. Tours, is a pleasant city well connected to Paris (1h by high speed train) or Bordeaux (2h from mid 2017 by high speed train).

Rémunération

Salary will be according to experience.

Diplômes requis

• An extensive knowledge and experience in image analysis and programming (C++, FSL, Matlab, Freesurfer, Linux, Perl…) but also in image acquisition in various MRI modalities (anatomy, DTI, fMRI…) is mandatory.

Compétences requises

• Experience in neuroscience and physiology and/or large animal models will be an added value.