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Drs. Elyse Sussman and Mark Wagshul, of the Departments of Neuroscience and 
Radiology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NY, are seeking a 
full-time postdoctoral research associate to work on an NIH-funded project 
exploring the neural bases of chemotherapy-induced cognitive deficits in 
survivors of childhood leukemia. The project uses EEG- and fMRI-based measures 
of cognitive function to understand the treatment-related deficits in children 
ages 5-12 years. The position is available starting May 2022; the position is 
for the duration of the project (March 2025), renewed annually based on 
performance and funding.



Our lab combines advanced event-related potential EEG and functional MRI brain 
imaging methods to understand cognitive function, and how it is impacted by 
treatment for cancer. In particular, we use EEG- and MRI-based measures of 
cognitive tasks to study brain pathways affected by cancer treatment, comparing 
these measures with standard neuropsychological testing. By combining the 
superior temporal resolution of EEG with the millimeter spatial resolution of 
fMRI, along with advanced techniques for extracting effective connectivity 
(e.g. neural dynamics and causality), we aim to identify the specific cognitive 
domains and related brain pathways altered by cancer treatment. These studies 
will ultimately lead to objective measures of brain function which can drive 
development of better therapy modalities which do not impact cognitive skills 
in the way that current therapies do.



Successful candidates for the position will have a PhD in physics, biomedical 
engineering, neuroscience or a related discipline, a strong background in 
either cognitive neuroscience or MRI physics, expertise in image and EEG data 
processing, as well as data and statistical analysis. Programming experience 
should include the commonly used packages for image and EEG processing, such as 
C++, Matlab, and FSL. The candidate should have significant experience in 
EEG/ERP data collection and analysis methods and/or imaging in a clinical 
setting and a strong background in the development and/or application of novel 
methods for human brain imaging, such as DTI/fMRI/structural MRI data analyses. 
Candidates with experience only in EEG-based or fMRI-based methods will be 
considered. The candidate will allocate time to both the EEG and MRI labs. 
Prior experience with auditory-based ERP/fMRI is not necessary, but candidates 
with such experience will be given preference. A strong work ethic, excellent 
organizational and communication skills, and ability to work independently is 
expected. Previous experience working with children in a research setting is a 
plus. The candidate will be expected to be involved in all aspects of the 
project, including EEG, image and data analysis, statistical analysis, as well 
as interfacing with the clinical team. Competitive salary and benefits will be 
offered based on qualifications.



The Gruss MRRC is located on the main campus of the Albert Einstein College of 
Medicine in Bronx, NY. The Center has a multinuclear 3.0 Tesla Whole Body 
Philips Elition human system, along with on-site support from a Philips 
Clinical Scientist, and a 9.4 T Direct Drive Varian animal system. Image 
processing facilities including a computing cluster, multiple Linux 
workstations and PCs with imaging and general software installed. Please visit 
our website for more details 
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The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a leading academic institution, with 
over $170M in NIH funding. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art 
brain imaging (MRI, EEG) and computing facilities. Einstein is one of the 
nation's premier institutions for medical education, basic research, and 
clinical investigation. It is home to some 2,000 faculty members, 750 M.D. 
students, 350 Ph.D. students attending the Sue Golding Graduate Division - 
including 125 in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program - and 325 postdoctoral 
investigators training at our Belfer Institute for Advanced Biomedical Studies. 
More than 7,000 Einstein alumni are among the nation's foremost clinicians, 
biomedical scientists, and medical educators.



Interested candidates should send their CV, a brief statement of their research 
interests and career goals, and the names and phone numbers of three references 
to Mark Wagshul 
(mark.wags...@einsteinmed.edu<mailto:mark.wags...@einsteinmed.edu>) or Elyse 
Sussman (elyse.suss...@einsteinmed.edu<mailto:elyse.suss...@einsteinmed.edu>). 
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position 
is filled.


Mark

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Mark Wagshul, PhD
Associate Professor
Gruss Magnetic Resonance Research Center
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY 10461

Ph: 718-430-4011
FAX: 718-430-3399
Email: mark.wags...@einsteinmed.org<mailto:mark.wags...@einsteinmed.org>

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