Post Doctoral Position
High Resolution, Multi-Contrast Modality Brain Imaging
at 7T and 9.4T in the Human Brain
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) in Minneapolis, University of Minnesota (http://www.cmrr.umn.edu/), offers a post doctoral position focusing on human brain imaging at high spatial resolution with multi-contrast modality at high field (7T and 9.4T).

A main emphasis will be given to image post-processing and analysis, merging information from multiple contrasts (T1, T2, T2*, SWI, DTI,...) in data acquired at high field (7T and 9.4T), first in healthy humans and later in neurological patients. This will include developing tools allowing for the identification of anatomical structures and neurological lesions that are not visible at lower magnetic field. The candidate will be encouraged to also contribute to data acquisition parameter optimization at the scanner.

A large array of neuroscience research projects are performed at the CMRR, which is the recipient of a NIH Neuroscience Blueprint Interdisciplinary Center Core Grant (see link below [1]). The center is also well renowned for its pioneering work with Human High Field scanners.

The CMRR currently hosts 4 human systems (whole body systems: 3T Siemens, 4T Varian/Magnex and 7T Siemens/Magnex, head system: 9.4T Varian/Magnex) as well as a 9.4T Varian animal system, and is in the process acquiring new equipments that include a 16T animal.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer science, Image or Signal Processing, BioMedical Engineering or related field.
• Programming skills in matlab and/or IDL and/or C/C++
• Relevant experience with image post-processing and analysis is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications of this position:

• Experience with human brain MR images would be a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with MR scanner pulse sequence programming is not mandatory but would be a plus.

Contact_Info:

For further information, please send a CV and a description of your research interest to Pierre-Francois Van de Moortele (pfvdm@cmrr.umn.edu), referring to the "Brain Imaging at High Field" position.

To apply for this position, please visit the online application webpage:

Attach to your application your CV, a cover letter and three references.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.