Research Fellow, Neuroimaging

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroimaging in collaboration with Harvard Medical School. The role focuses on multimodal neuroimaging to study speech control and neurological voice disorders, using structural MRI, DWI, fMRI, and EEG.

The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to data analysis, publications, and seminars. Applicants should hold a PhD or MD in a relevant field, with strong imaging expertise and a

Competenze

• PhD or MD strongly preferred.
• Experience with neuroimaging data acquisition and analysis.
• Strong publication record and ability to work independently.

Mansioni

• Lead multimodal neuroimaging projects (MRI, DWI, fMRI, EEG).
• Participate in data acquisition and management.
• Develop and modify analytical protocols.
• Prepare publications and present findings at meetings.

Conoscenze

Python

MATLAB

Neuroimaging

Scientific computing

Communication

Formazione

PhD or MD in Neuroscience, CS, Biomedical Engineering or related fields

Strumenti

AFNI

FSL

SPM

Descrizione del lavoro

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Job Summary

Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroimaging at Harvard Medical School The Dystonia and Speech Motor Control Laboratory led by Dr. Kristina Simonyan in the Departments of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Neurology at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to lead multimodal neuroimaging projects, which investigate the neural basis of normal and diseased speech control in healthy individuals and patients with neurological voice disorders, laryngeal dystonia and voice tremor. The common methodologies used will be structural (MRI, DWI) and functional (fMRI, EEG) neuroimaging techniques, genetics, and clinico-behavioral neurotesting. The postdoctoral fellow will function as part of a multi-disciplinary team of neuroscientists and clinicians. Responsibilities include participating in all aspects of data acquisition and management; developing, modifying, and executing analytical protocols; preparing publications and scientific presentations; disseminating results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and at major national and international meetings, and mentoring junior staff. Opportunities exist for excellent scientific interactions and collaborations with an extensive program of seminars, symposia, and other meetings focused on a large array of topics in neuroscience, clinical research, and neurotechnology. See https://simonyanlab.meei.harvard.edu for further details.
Candidate must have a Ph.D. or M.D. PhD or M.D. in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields of biomedical sciences is strongly preferred. Expertise in human brain imaging, including but not limited to fMRI, EEG, and DWI, is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Solid experience with scientific computing should include but not be limited to computational (Python, MATLAB) and statistical (AFNI, FSL, SPM) methods. The candidate should be able to work effectively independently and collaborate on projects with multiple investigators. Successful candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent academic credentials, including a strong publication record. The positions are available immediately. Salary will be commensurate with experience according to the NIH guidelines. The applications are considered on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. The Dystonia and Speech Motor Control Laboratory is committed to the academic growth and success of postdoctoral fellows and is looking for highly motivated applicants to join our multidisciplinary team.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $71,750.00/Annual

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

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