Dear MR community,
We are currently looking for a full-time postdoc (3 + 2 years extendable) in the field of multidimensional diffusion-relaxation and time-dependent diffusion MRI working on range of scanners (preclinical and clinical), with flexibility and independency on research topics.
Please circulate this email if you think they could be of interest for others.
I am happy to provide more details upon request and we are looking forward to receiving your applications via email.
Please see full ad below:
The Multiscale Imaging and Integrative Biophysics (MiiB) Unit within the National Institute on Aging’s (NIA’s) Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience is offering a postdoctoral position to study Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and related Dementias. This is a full-time primary research fellowship for postdoctoral scholars, which will be mentored by Dr. Dan Benjamini. The MiiB Unit combines diffusion-relaxation multidimensional MRI with complementary histological and omics methods to investigate cellular processes that relate to function, microstructure, and chemical composition in normative aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia.
- Investigate effects of aging and cognitive impairment on brain microstructure and water exchange using multidimensional diffusion-relaxation correlation MRI
- Leverage longitudinal study of human aging using multidimensional MRI
- Combine and correlate MRI with proteomics, spatial transcriptomics, blood biomarkers, and complementary modalities to study disease progression
Environment: MiiB is part of the larger MRI research community at NIA, which has active programs in clinical and preclinical research. Among the available resources are preclinical 7T and 9.4T Bruker animal scanners, preclinical 14T Bruker vertical scanner, clinical 3T Philips MR7700 and 7T Siemens Terra.X scanners. Additionally, two major ongoing research initiatives at the NIA, the Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging (BLSA) and the Genetic and Epigenetic Signatures of Translational Aging Laboratory Testing (GESTALT), present unique opportunities for multimodal integrated research.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in a relevant engineering, physical science, computer science or mathematics discipline.
- Background in signal or image processing.
- Solid programming skills: MATLAB/Python/C/C++.
- Experience with the acquisition and/or analysis of MRI data.
- International applicants are welcomed.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Dan Benjamini (dan.benjamini@nih.gov) and submit: (1) a curriculum vitae (CV), (2) a bibliography, (3) a cover letter, and (4) a list of at least three references.
Regards,
Dan
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Dan Benjamini, PhD
Stadtman Principal Investigator
Chief, Multiscale Imaging and Integrative Biophysics (MiiB) Unit
Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience (LBN)
National Institute on Aging (NIA), Intramural Research Program (IRP)