Connectionists: Two PostDoc positions, computational and experimental, on focused ultrasound neuromodulation

[Marcus Kaiser]

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 at nottingham.ac.uk



Best,

  Marcus



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*Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. FRSB*  @ConnectomeLab
<https://twitter.com/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/
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