Dear all,
The human brain is a complex system and while we know a bit about its organisation and function, relatively little is known about its development and how early changes can lead to brain diseases later on. Recent advances in neuroimaging, using diffusion tensor imaging, allow us to observe how brain connectivity changes from the embryonic to the adult stage. This project will analyse how the human brain network arises during development by combining data analysis with simulations of brain development (http://www.greenbrainproject.org/ ).
The following two positions are now available for up to 3 years to PostDocs or final year PhD students in an EPSRC-funded research project at Newcastle University.
Research Associate (Neuroimaging and Network Analysis)
Objectives of this position are to analyse neuroimaging data for different developmental stages and for healthy and pathological brains suffering from developmental diseases such as epilepsy or schizophrenia. Data analysis will include brain connectivity and standard anatomical features and might involve the establishing of novel methods for connectome analysis.
We are seeking talented and enthusiastic research assistants with a PhD awarded in physics, mathematics, computer science, or related subjects; prior postdoctoral experience in the neurosciences is desirable.
Good communication skills, very strong data analysis skills, and a track record of previous peer-reviewed journal publications. You will have experience with analysing neuroimaging data using Matlab/SPM or FSL and ideally have experience with diffusion imaging and brain connectivity analysis. The position will include brief visits to our partners in the UK, India, and Germany.
Research Associate (Computer Simulations and Modelling)
Objectives of this position are to develop a simulation of human brain development bridging different levels from the formation of pioneer fibres to the folding and connectivity changes over age. Simulations will be compared with real data on healthy and pathological human brain development to discover the underlying mechanisms. Finally, the performance of the artificially grown networks will be tested using the Manchester University SpiNNaker system.
We are seeking talented and enthusiastic research assistants with a PhD awarded in physics, mathematics, computer science, or related subjects; prior experience in the neurosciences is desirable.
Good communication skills, very strong software development skills, and a track record of previous peer-reviewed journal publications. You will have experience with large-scale software projects ideally using C/C++, GPU Computing, or Matlab. The position will include brief visits to our partners at Manchester University and abroad.
Research Environment
Neuroinformatics is one of the strategic areas of neuroscience research within Newcastle University (http://research.ncl.ac.uk/neuroinformatics/). Other areas include neuroimaging, psychophysics, systems neuroscience (visual, auditory, and motor system), ageing, brain-machine interfaces, and neurochips (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion). Newcastle University hosts around 100 principal investigators in the neurosciences.
Living in Newcastle
Newcastle University, with 20,000 students, lies in the city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne - an area in the North-East of England with around one million inhabitants. The university is at the centre of Newcastle which itself is on the main train-line between London and Edinburgh, both 20 minutes away from the airport and the beach by public transport.
How to apply
Information on the application procedure is available at
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGN222/research-associate-computer-simulations/ http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGN223/research-associate-neuroimaging-analysis/
The deadline for applications is 10 June.
For more information contact Dr Marcus Kaiser (m.kaiser@ncl.ac.uk)
or visit http://www.biological-networks.org/
Best,
Marcus
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Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D.
Associate Professor (Reader) in Neuroinformatics
School of Computing Science
Newcastle University
Claremont Tower
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Lab website:
http://www.biological-networks.org/
Neuroinformatics@Newcastle:
http://research.ncl.ac.uk/neuroinformatics/
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