Dear all,

Two PostDoc positions for the development and experimental validation of computational models of the effects of human focused ultrasound neuromodulation are available in my lab. 

About the project
This programme of work, using the NeuroFUS PRO equipment for focused ultrasound neuromodulation, will focus on developing a software framework for modelling the effects of brain stimulation. Our objectives are to establish models of the biological effect of focused ultrasound and to predict effects of stimulation in humans, based on experiments performed as part of this study at Nottingham, and non-human primates, based on data from collaborators. Validated models of stimulation effects will then be a starting point for personalized stimulation approaches.


Available RA positions
As part of this project, the lab of Prof. Marcus Kaiser (http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/ ) is seeking talented and enthusiastic research assistants with a PhD awarded, or a PhD thesis about to be submitted, in computational biology or related subjects; prior experience in the neurosciences is desirable.

Computational RA position: 
The research fellow will implement simulations of biological effects on non-invasive interventions on targeted brain regions and on indirect effects in the rest of the brain network. In addition, tools for comparing effects of stimulations within a computer model and effects observed in experimental studies will be developed.

Experimental RA position:
The research fellow will work on focused ultrasound experiments, will run simulations of the physical effects (pressure and thermal changes) of stimulation, and will perform the processing of neuroimaging data.


Research Environment
Nottingham “the home of MRI” offers an excellent environment for imaging (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/beacons-of-excellence/precision-imaging/  and https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/spmic/index.aspx ), is pioneering the use of neurotechnology for brain disorders (http://mindtech.org.uk/ ), hosts the Institute of Mental Health (https://www.institutemh.org.uk ), and has a large group of faculty members including four full professors (Stephen Coombes, Mark van Rossum, Mark Humphries, Marcus Kaiser) in the area of computational/mathematical neuroscience. 

How to Apply
Apply before 2 November 2021 at
https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=35657&forced=2 (experimental RA)
https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=35654&forced=2 (computational RA)

For informal queries, please contact Dr Marcus Kaiser, marcus.kaiser@nottingham.ac.uk

Best,

  Marcus

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Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. FRSB  @ConnectomeLab

Professor of Neuroinformatics

Precision Imaging Beacon, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham

Guanci Visiting Professor 

Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Book: Changing Connectomes

https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/changing-connectomes

Lab website:
http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/ 

Neuroinformatics UK:
http://www.neuroinformatics.org.uk/