Overview

The Laboratory for Neuro-Analysis and Imaging (LANAI) at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School has an open position for a postdoc. There are a variety of projects to work on with a diverse team of experts in the areas of MRI physics, neuroimaging and image processing, and machine and deep learning. 

The postdoc's job will include development of pipelines for analysis of neuroimaging data, development and benchmarking of new segmentation and processing algorithms, analysis of large MRI databases ('Big Data') and interfacing with researchers in PET/SPECT/CT imaging as well with neurosurgery, neurology, psychiatry and radiology for niche applications. Some of the work will also be in conjunction with Image Processing and Analysis Core (iPAC) at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.

Qualifications: Education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, virology, or bioinformatics, or M.D. with equivalent experience.
• Evidence of creativity and excitement about applying skills towards solving biological problems
• Highly collegial, works well as a team member, and embraces diversity as an essential strength of research
• Excellent analytical skills and independent judgement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous record keeping, proficiency with databases, and computational skills

To Apply:

Applicants should submit the following materials by email to Professor Manojkumar Saranathan at: manojkumar.saranathan@umassmed.edu, a letter describing current research activities and your interest in this position, a CV (including a complete list of publications), and contact information for three references, one of which should be your Ph.D. advisor. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Diversity is a core value of our campus, the only public medical school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.