We seek a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a dynamic interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, clinician-researchers, medical biophysicists and computer scientists in the development of assessments of brain function in newborns.

There are many ways that brain injury can be sustained around the time of birth, which can have lifelong consequences for the individual, their family, and society as a whole. It is important to identify early which brain functions are impacted, so that care and intervention can be provided in the critical developmental time window when they are most effective.

The post-holder will adapt methods from pediatric and adult fMRI to improve neonatal neuroimaging. We seek strong, enthusiastic applicants with a background in medical biophysics, physics, engineering, computer science or mathematics. The successful applicant will enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and be able to communicate clearly with those from other areas of expertise.

For further details on the project, see http://www.cusacklab.org/?page_id=976. To apply, please send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining why this project interests you and how your skills and abilities will contribute, to Professor Rhodri Cusack (vacancies@cusacklab.org) with the subject line “Newborn fMRI”.  The position will initially be for up to two years and at the time of appointment candidates will have obtained (or be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant discipline. Salary will be in the region of $45,000 per year. Please feel free to contact us if you have any informal enquiries. The selection process will begin on June 1, 2012, and the post will begin in Summer 2012 at the earliest.

We seek a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a dynamic interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, clinician-researchers, medical biophysicists and computer scientists in the development of assessments of brain function in newborns.

There are many ways that brain injury can be sustained around the time of birth, which can have lifelong consequences for the individual, their family, and society as a whole. It is important to identify early which brain functions are impacted, so that care and intervention can be provided in the critical developmental time window when they are most effective.

The post-holder will design auditory stimulation protocols to probe critical cognitive functions using fMRI that can be administered in the first weeks of life. We seek strong applicants with a background in cognitive neuroscience or experimental psychology. The successful applicant will enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and be able to communicate clearly with those from other areas of expertise.

For further details on the project, see http://www.cusacklab.org/?page_id=976. To apply, please send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining why this project interests you and how your skills and abilities will contribute, to Professor Rhodri Cusack (vacancies@cusacklab.org) with the subject line “Newborn brain function”.   The position will initially be for up to two years and at the time of appointment candidates will have obtained (or be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant discipline. Salary will be in the region of $45,000 per year. Please feel free to contact us if you have any informal enquiries. The selection process will begin on June 1, 2012, and the successful applicant will begin in Summer 2012 at the earliest.

We seek a dynamic, well-organized and enthusiastic Research Assistant to join a team developing assessments of brain function in newborns. There are many ways that brain injury can be sustained around the time of birth, which can have lifelong consequences for the individual, their family, and society as a whole. It is important to identify early which brain functions are impacted, so that care and intervention can be provided when they are most effective.

The post-holder’s responsibilities will include: coordinating meetings; organizing project documentation; collating patient data; initiating (and maintaining) contact with parents who have agreed to participate in research projects; visiting families at home to guide them through the testing procedure and answer basic questions; and compiling a quarterly newsletter.

The successful applicant will be: well organized; be able to understand the concerns of parents and provide accurate information to reassure them (or refer questions to members of the team); be enthusiastic and professional; and be able to maintain the confidentiality of private information. Applicants should have a BSc/BA degree (or equivalent).

For further details on the project, see http://www.cusacklab.org/?page_id=976. To apply, please send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining why this project interests you and how your skills and abilities will contribute, to Associate Professor Rhodri Cusack (vacancies@cusacklab.org) with the subject line “Newborn project RA”.  Salary will be in the region of $35-45,000 per year (including 13% benefits). The post is for 35 hours per week, and will be initially for one year. Please feel free to contact us if you have any informal enquiries. The selection process will begin on June 1, 2012, and the successful applicant will begin in Summer 2012 or soon after.

We seek three graduate students in Medical Biophysics, Neuroscience or Psychology. You will receive training from Western’s highly regarded graduate programs. In your research project, you will join a dynamic interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, clinician-researchers and computer scientists in the development of assessments of brain function in newborns.

There are many ways that brain injury can be sustained around the time of birth, which can have lifelong consequences for the individual, their family, and society as a whole. It is important to identify early which brain functions are impacted, so that care and intervention can be provided in the critical developmental time window when they are most effective.

The project has two facets: adapting neuroimaging methods from pediatric and adult fMRI to neonates; and designing probes of critical cognitive functions that can be administered in the first weeks of life. For this interdisciplinary challenge we seek strong, enthusiastic applicants with a background in medical biophysics, physics, engineering, computer science or mathematics to develop neuroimaging methodology and applicants with a background in cognitive neuroscience or experimental psychology to develop neurocognitive assessments.

The successful applicants will enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and be able to communicate clearly with those from other areas of expertise.  To apply, please send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining why this project interests you and how your skills and abilities will contribute, to Professor Rhodri Cusack (vacancies@cusacklab.org) with the subject line “Newborn project graduate student”.  Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to apply to the relevant graduate program. Please feel free to contact us if you have any informal enquiries. Shortlisting will begin on May 25, 2012. Successful applicants will begin courses in Fall 2012.

If you would like to volunteer to work in the lab, please write a short email to us at cusacklab [at] gmail.com with a few sentences saying:

• when you would be available
• what you would like to do
• what you would like to get out of it

The lab is accepting applications for Master’s and PhD degrees in neuroscience and medical biophysics.

The Cusack lab at the Centre for Brain and Mind, University of Western Ontario seeks to appoint a postdoctoral fellow to investigate the neural representation of imagery and short-term memory using fMRI, multi-voxel pattern analysis and dynamically adaptive imaging. Experience in cognitive neuroscience (preferably visual/auditory/olfactory imagery, attention or memory) and demonstrable knowledge of fMRI are essential. The ability to computer program and some mathematical fluency would be advantageous. The ideal applicant will be enthusiastic, well motivated, and enjoy working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Centre for Brain and Mind is situated on a leafy campus and adjoins a major teaching hospital. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including access to research-dedicated 3 and 7 T scanners at the adjacent Robarts Research Institute.

The post is available immediately, and lasts for three years. To apply, please submit your CV, three letters of reference and a covering letter to Rhodri Cusack before 15 July 2011.

The Cusack lab at the Centre for Brain and Mind, University of Western Ontario seeks to appoint a postdoctoral fellow to develop and apply new fMRI methods to study changes through the lifespan, from neonate, through childhood and into adulthood, in attention, imagery and short-term memory. The new methods will address the challenges of acquiring data in diverse populations and of comparing cognitive mechanisms across dissimilar brains. The ability to computer program and some mathematical training are essential, and this post would be suitable for applicants from a physics, engineering or computer science background, as well as those with training in cognitive neuroscience. The ideal applicant will be enthusiastic and well motivated and enjoy working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Centre for Brain and Mind is situated on a leafy campus and adjoins a major teaching hospital. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including access to research-dedicated 3 and 7 T scanners at the adjacent Robarts Research Institute.

The post is available immediately, initially lasts for one year, and may be extendable. To apply, please submit your CV, three letters of reference and a covering letter to Rhodri Cusack before 15 July 2011.

The Cusack lab at the Centre for Brain and Mind, University of Western Ontario seeks to appoint Masters or PhD students in Medical Biophysics or Neurosciences. Details of these programs can be found on their websites.