Connectionists: JOB OPPORTUNITY at Rotman Research Institute in Toronto with Dr. Randy McIntosh

[Tanya Brown]

Research Assistant - Technical  |  Dr. Randy McIntoshRotman Research Institute
at Baycrest HospitalToronto, Canada

The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary research team
focused on the measurement of human brain network function with modern
neuroimaging methods, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging and
electroencephalography.  The laboratory’s focus integrates these empirical data
with computational models to capture the full dynamics of human mental function.
The candidate will focus the computational developments for experimental data
processing and visualization and assist in experimental design and data
acquisition.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•	Documenting, maintaining and modifying existing code, creating new code for
various scientific pilot studies and experiments. •	Contributing to
computational algorithms for use with imaging technologies (MRI, EEG, MEG, PET,
SPECT, etc.). •	Assessment and refinement of computational approaches using
simulated and empirical data. •	Work with technicians and scientists in
collaborating institutes to exchange analytic approaches and datasets •	Gain
high level of competency withThe Virtual Brain software platform in order to use
this tool for various large-scale brain modeling projects 
Qualifications include but are not limited to:

•	A degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or related field
 •	Shell scripting in Unix •	Signal processing methods, statistical methods are
advantageous •	Advanced knowledge in C/C++ programming language, Matlab or
Python •	Strong verbal skills and effective writing skills •	Effective time
management skills

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY: TO:DR. RANDY MCINTOSH

CC: TBROWN at RESEARCH.BAYCREST.ORG

WITH "RA POSITION - MCINTOSH" AS YOUR SUBJECT LINE
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE
(I) A COVER LETTER AND (II) YOUR UPDATED CV

Applications will be accepted up until September 1, 2018. 

TheRotman Research Institute (RRI)  is a premier international centre for the
study of human brain function. The primary research focus is on memory and the
executive functions of the brain, both in normal aging and in the presence of
diseases and conditions that affect the brain, such as stroke, traumatic brain
injury, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. This fellowship is supervised
by Dr Randy McIntosh. Contact us for more information about this opportunity.




Tanya Brown
Program Manager - The Virtual BrainRotman Research Institute at Baycrest
- Toronto, Canada
416-785-2500 x 2782tbrown at research.baycrest.org
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