Description

Postdoctoral Position Available 

Center for Prevention of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Dr. Nehal Parikh, Director of the Center for Prevention of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CPND), is looking to hire a motivated postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a research team focused on understanding and early identification of brain abnormalities and neurodevelopmental disorders in high-risk newborns. The NIH-funded research crosses multiple disciplines including computational neuroscience, multimodal neuroimaging, prognostication, and neurodevelopmental rehabilitation. The focus is on integrating multimodal neuroimaging with advanced computational and engineering techniques to enable early diagnosis and prevention of neurodevelopmental disorders. Ongoing studies (the largest of its kind) are employing connectometric approaches to the over 500 advanced MRI scans collected in preterm infants soon after birth. These children are currently undergoing neurodevelopmental testing at 3 and 5 years of age and repeat neuroimaging at 5 years of age. This is a great opportunity to contribute to additional high-quality MRI data collection, processing, data analysis, student mentoring, and manuscript/grant writing.

What the ideal candidate looks like:

Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.

Experience with scripting/programming languages (MATLAB, Python, R, etc.) and familiarity with MRI data analysis (fMRI, dMRI, qMRI, etc.) is a must.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, summary of research interests, and contact information for 3 references:

Contact: Uma Sivaprasad, PhD (on behalf of Nehal Parikh, DO, MS)   

Email Address:  research@cchmc.org  

Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is a premier pediatric research institution with over 900 diverse and productive faculty members. Here, researchers work collaboratively across specialties and divisions to address some of the biggest challenges we face today in improving child health. A strong network of research support services and facilities, along with institutional commitment to research, push our team of faculty, postdocs and support staff to explore the boundaries of what is possible, leading to significant breakthroughs. We are driven by our mission to improve child health and transform the delivery of care through fully integrated, globally recognized research, education, and innovation.

Post-doctoral Research Fellows at Cincinnati Children’s are valued for their unique interests and strengths, and are supported by our institution’s strong programming for post-docs through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development. Cincinnati Children’s is a respected part of the broader, and very vibrant, Cincinnati community. With a thriving arts scene, numerous festivals celebrating music and food, a passionate fan following for our college and professional sports teams, and a variety of opportunities for outdoor activities, our region is truly a great place to work and live.

To apply online go to: https://jobs.cincinnatichildrens.org/search/searchjobs and search for job (requisition) number 127383.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution