A postdoctoral position is available at the Center for Cognitive Medicine and Institute for Juvenile Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago to study brain function and developing brain models of functional connectivity in children and adolescents with pediatric bipolar disorder. The position involves working with Dr. Mani Pavuluri, M.D. Ph.D. and her neuroimaging team on developing new neuroimaging methods to examine brain functional connectivity in relation to EEG, DTI, and genetics connectivity with regard to affect, cognition and sensori-motor processes in bipolar disorder.
We seek PhD candidates who have a strong background in bio-engineering, bio-informatics or neuroscience. Master’s level may be considered in case of outstanding candidates. Experience in fMRI and ERP design and analyses, familiarity with AFNI, SPM, and FSL software, and technical ability to develop functional connectivity methodologies are required. Excellent programming and statistical skills related to neuroimaging research, and a record of scientific publications are also required. We offer a competitive hiring package based on experience, with opportunities for career development beyond the post-doctoral appointment.
The Center for Cognitive Medicine (http://ccm.psych.uic.edu), located within the UIC medical campus, is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary clinical and academic center that focuses on investigating the neural bases of cognitive, affective and motor deficits, as well as behavioral pharmacology of various clinical disorders including pediatric bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia and head injury populations. The Center is right next to the MR Center, which houses two 1.5T clinical scanners, one research-devoted 3T scanner, as well as a new whole body 9.4T scanner for human brain imaging.
Interested candidates must contact Dr. Pavuluri via email: mpavuluri@psych.uic.edu or phone 312 4131722. You can also send the resume or related information to the address: Mani Pavuluri, MD, PhD, 912 South Wood Street, M/C 913, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60612.