Updated: about 6 hours ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in Connectomics |
|---|---|
| Specific Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in Radiology & Imaging Sciences |
| Appointment Type | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Department | IUSM - Radiology & Imaging Sciences |
| Campus | IU School of Medicine Indianapolis |
| Position Summary | Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA Description Drs. Meichen Yu and Andrew Saykin from the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (IADRC) at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), have immediate full-time openings for one or more outstanding, highly motivated post-doctoral research fellows with special interest in human connectomics in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The Lab’s overarching goals are 1) to achieve a better understanding of the brain network and neurophysiological mechanisms leading to AD, 2) to improve early detection and longitudinal monitoring by combining neuroimaging (i.e., MRI, PET and MEG) and fluid (i.e., CSF and plasma) biomarkers and 3) to analyze genomic data to identify novel targets for diagnostic use and therapeutic intervention. Fellows will work on research problems using rich data sets and leading-edge analytic approaches supported by multiple NIH grants (R, U and P programs). Fellows will take the lead in preparing manuscripts for publication and contribute to major grant applications while collaborating on other projects as part of a multidisciplinary team science effort. Fellows are also encouraged to write fellowship or other early career appropriate grant applications commensurate with their level of professional development. Special opportunities afforded by this fellowship include experience working with data and investigators in the Genetics Core of the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), IADRC, IU Center for Neuroimaging (CFN), Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CCBB), and multiple NIH sponsored multicenter programs including the Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Consortium (ADGC), Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), Centrally-linked longitudinal peripheral biomarkers of AD in multi- ethnic populations (CLEAR-AD), Artificial Intelligence for Alzheimer’s Disease (AI4AD), Alzheimer’s Disease Metabolomics Consortium (ADMC), and the Accelerating Medicines Partnership for AD (AMP-AD), and Model Organism Development & Evaluation for Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (MODEL-AD). Requirements Successful applicants will have strong academic preparation (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant discipline), high motivation and enthusiasm for research, excellent written and oral communication skills including evidence of successful manuscript writing and publication productivity, strong intellectual curiosity, creativity, flexibility, a commitment to the scientific goals of the program, desire to make a contribution, and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative transdisciplinary team, which includes mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: human neuroimaging analysis (e.g., FSL, FreeSurfer, SPM12, ANTS, etc.), complex network analysis (e.g., modularity, centrality, etc.), and multi-omics data analysis. Strong programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, bash, python, etc.) are required. Applicants who have recently completed their terminal degree and plan to develop an independent research career are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from groups underrepresented in biomedical research are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Instructions Review of applicants will continue until the positions are filled. Please email a cover letter with a brief description of research experience, interests and goals, a full CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Meichen Yu (meiyu@iu.edu), Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the IUSM (lab website: http://adneuro.ezyro.com/?i=1). The immediate position is a two-year term with a possible extension upon satisfactory productivity. Salary will follow NIH guidelines based on years of post-doctoral experience. Indiana University Indiana University is a multi-campus public research institution and a world leader in professional, medical, and technological education with an annual operating budget of $2.1 billion. The Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States and offers high-quality medical education, access to leading medical research and rich campus life in nine different Indiana cities, including rural and urban locations consistently recognized for livability. IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana. The IUSM researchers received over $243 million in total funding from the NIH during federal fiscal year 2023. IUSM’s 2023 NIH funding ranked No. 13 among public universities with much of the recent growth attributable to Alzheimer’s disease related grant support. IUSM provides an interdisciplinary, collaborative, and interactive scientific environment with many multidisciplinary centers and state-of-the-art core facilities. IUSM’s clinical partner, IU Health, operates an organized system of care across 18 hospitals that offers unmatched potential for clinical, educational, and research collaborations. |
| Basic Qualifications | Candidates need to have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant discipline. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Sarah Van Heiden, PhD, MPH Director of Administration Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Indiana University Center for Neuroimaging Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences svanheid@iu.edu |
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| OAA # | IUSM-02092-2024 |