Jobs

Postdoctoral Fellow on Imaging Functional Connectome

Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions are available to develop and apply novel imaging to understand the neural basis of resting-state functional connectivity. Specifically this project will determine cell-type specific activity and the involvement of waste clearance (glymphatic system) in supporting the network plasticity during memory consolidation. 

Successful candidate should have background in physics, engineering or biology with experience in functional MRI, electrophysiology and optogenetics. Experience with Matlab or pulse sequence programming is not required but highly desirable.

Contact Info:

Interested candidates should submit his/her CV to A/Prof Kai-Hsiang Chuang at k.chuang@uq.edu.au.

PhD Student on Decoding Memory Circuit

The PhD studentship aims to understand the neurocircuits of memory so as to enhance memory formation. The project will combine fMRI, calcium recording, optogenetic/chemogenetic tools and computational modeling to determine neuronal activity and connectivity that mediate memory formation. New neuromodulation techniques will be developed to target specific network. A whole-brain neural modeling will be developed to understand and to predict the effects of network modulation. In the thesis project, the successful student will learn a range of methods including MRI, functional brain mapping, animal behaviour, calcium imaging, neuromodulation, computational model, machine learning to study brain connectivity. The outcomes will improve our understanding of memory process and lead to better intervention for memory disorders, such as dementia.    

Requirement

PhD student applicants will have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent and should be eligible for an Australian Postgraduate Award or equivalent. Basic expertise and experience is required in biological sciences or biomedical engineering, and students with experience in neuroscience or imaging are especially encouraged to apply. Experience with programming in Matlab and with fMRI/electrophysiology data analysis is an advantage, but not required. Applicants must fulfil the PhD admission criteria for the University of Queensland, including English language requirements, and demonstrate excellent capacity and potential for research. Demonstration of research ability through publication output in peer reviewed international journals is desirable. Entry requirements can be found at: http://www.uq.edu.au/study/program.html?acad_prog=7501&year=2014

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