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

France Life Imaging; Nouzilly; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Un laboratoire de physiologie comportementale et reproductive à Nouzilly propose un poste de post-doctorant axé sur l'analyse d'images IRM chez des modèles animaux. Le candidat sera responsable de l'analyse morphométrique et de l'acquisition d'images, en utilisant des installations d'imagerie de pointe. Ce poste d'un an, avec possibilité d'extension, nécessite des compétences en programmation et une forte motivation.

Qualifications

• Connaissances approfondies en analyse d'images et programmation (C++, FSL, Matlab).
• Expérience en IRM et acquisition d'images dans plusieurs modalités.
• Motivation élevée requise.

Responsabilités

• Analyse d'images IRM dans des modèles animaux.
• Comparaison des changements morphométriques du cerveau selon les étapes du cycle reproductif.

Connaissances

Analyse d'images

Programmation C++

FSL

Matlab

Linux

Perl

Formation

Doctorat en neurosciences ou physiologie

Description du poste

Type de structure : A post-doctoral position is available in the group of Dr Matthieu Keller at the laboratory for Behavioral & Reproductive Physiology located in Nouzilly, near Tours, France.

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

This initial one-year position may be extended up to three years, funded by the French national research agency and regional council.

Ideally, the position will start at the beginning of 2017.

Candidates must demonstrate high motivation for consideration.

Lieu : The laboratory is located in Nouzilly, near Tours, in the Loire Valley. Tours is a pleasant city well connected to Paris (1 hour by high-speed train) and Bordeaux (2 hours from mid-2017 by high-speed train).

Rémunération : Salary will depend on experience.

Diplômes requis : Extensive knowledge and experience in image analysis and programming (C++, FSL, Matlab, Freesurfer, Linux, Perl) are mandatory, including image acquisition in various MRI modalities (anatomy, DTI, fMRI).

Compétences requises : Experience in neuroscience and physiology, and/or large animal models, will be considered an advantage.