The Clinical Brain Networks Team, led by A/Prof. Luca Cocchi at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow. The role is a key part of an NHMRC-funded project to model large-scale brain dynamics underpinning symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

The successful candidate will develop novel models of large-scale brain dynamics, and use these to uncover brain activity causing OCD. This will entail: (i) mathematical and computational modelling of brain dynamics at the whole-brain level; (ii) constraining models against empirical neuroimaging data, both structural and functional; and (iii) developing novel analysis tools and implementing them for wide adoption.

The role will also include collaboration with Dr Paula Sanz-Leon, A/Prof. James Roberts, A/Prof. Andrew Zalesky and Prof. Leonardo Fontenelle.

The successful candidate will have:
- A PhD in physics, mathematics, computational neuroscience, computer science,
  or a related field;
- Experience in mathematical modelling;
- Proficiency in programming (MATLAB and/or Python).
- A strong track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.

And ideally will also have experience in:
- Pre-processing and analysis of neuroimaging data, including diffusion imaging and fMRI;
- Modelling large-scale brain network dynamics;
- Time series analysis and signal processing; and
- Handling of large datasets.

The position is in Brisbane, Australia, full-time for 3 years. Salary range is $82,506 to $88,522 p.a. plus super and salary packaging.

When submitting an application, please include the following: letter of intent, curriculum vitae, list of publications.

More details at: https://qimrberghofer.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=476191&from=

Closing date: 14 March 2021

Luca Cocchi
Clinical Brain Networks Team
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute