Postdoctoral Fellow - Professor in MRI

This academic position at the University of Auckland involves overseeing longitudinal MRI studies of neonates and children, focusing on data collection, processing, and analysis of diffusion, structural, and functional MRI. Key responsibilities include assessing relationships between clinical variables, developmental outcomes, and brain imaging findings. The main requirements are a PhD, experience with MRI processing and analysis software, expertise in MRI methodologies, and strong collaborative and communication skills.

• We have an opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic academic with experience in brain MRI to join a clinical research group at the Liggins Institute, University of Auckland.
• The successful candidate will be involved in overseeing longitudinal analysis of MRI studies in neonates and children, including MoPED and STAMP.
• MoPED is a cohort study in moderate-late preterm babies investigating the relationships between early brain imaging findings and later development. STAMP is a school-age follow-up study of MoPED plus another moderate-late preterm cohort, including brain MRI and developmental assessment.
• The appointee will have day-to-day responsibility for ensuring appropriate collection, storage, processing and analysis of diffusion, structural and functional MRI data in these study cohorts.
• Analyses will include assessing relationships between neonatal clinical variables, developmental outcomes, and brain MRI findings in the neonatal period and at school age.
• This fulltime three-year post will provide an opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, developmental and MRI researchers and statisticians at the Liggins Institute, Auckland, and collaborate with researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto.

• You will be a collaborative and motivated researcher who enjoys working across disciplines to improve understanding of infant and child development.
• You will bring a strong background in MRI processing and analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a highly regarded research team.
• Success in this role will come from your analytical capability, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for research that has real-world impact on maternal, fetal and child health outcomes.
• You will be comfortable working in a dynamic academic environment, building strong relationships with colleagues and collaborators while contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.

• The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
• The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.
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• Flexible employment practices (including working from home if feasible, flexible hours)
• In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.