Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 26 Jun *********:00 (Europe/Dublin) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 3 Jun **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
INFANT Research Centre is now accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the Sophie project (School-age Outcome Prediction using radiomic imaging algorithm in Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy).
The Sophie project aims to develop a Neonatal MRI Biomarker for newborns with Hypoxic Ischaemic encephalopathy that is predictive of altered brain development and cognitive school-age outcomes.
To achieve this, we are performing school-age MRIs and neurocognitive testing on a cohort of children who had HIE as newborns, and matched controls.
The children with a background of HIE during the newborn period also had a neonatal MRI performed.
Quantitative analysis of the school age MRIs will be performed, and MR features associated with school-age neurocognitive outcomes will be identified.
These significant features will used to determine regions of interest (ROIs).
The ROIs on the School age scans will be projected onto the neonatal MRIs (available in HIE cases) and radiomic features predictive of school-age MRI extracted.
Machine learning algorithms of radiomic features predictive of future brain development will be developed.
Furthermore, a novel predictive algorithm of School-age neuropsychological outcome will be developed combining radiomic model of brain development, with qualitative neonatal MRI findings.
The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include;
To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
To gain experience in grant writing.
To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
To become familiar with the publication process.
To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
To manage and conduct a specific programme of research and scholarship.
To independently identify research objectives and potential funding sources and to prepare and write bids for funding proposals.
To have a track record in securing external funding, including own salary.
To disseminate the outcomes of the research, including peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing.
To take a leading role in the further development of the research programme and in seeking and pursuing appropriate external funding.
To participate fully in the wider research and scholarly activities of the Research Centre, School and College.
To have some teaching and mentoring duties.
To supervise post-graduate research students as supervisor or co-supervisor, as appropriate.
To mentor and assist students and early-stage researchers in the research group, School and College.
To take responsibility for, manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with the research programme.
To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College.
To carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.
Specific Requirements
A PhD in a field related to medical image analysis, such as computer science, biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, neuroscience, biophysics or a related discipline.
Experience with neuroimaging (MRI).
Expertise in state-of-the-art AI / machine learning.
Previous experience working in at least one area of image analysis.
Proficiency with programming languages (python/r/matlab, bash)
Proficiency with imaging software (e.g., freesurfer, fsl, mrtrix, fmriprep).
The capacity to work independently on research projects.
The ability to assess and evaluate concepts/theories in order to develop original solutions and particular knowledge of, and expertise in research methodologies.
Track record of high-quality peer reviewed neonatal publications.
Ability to provide leadership to small research teams.
Ability to secure independent external research funding.
Ability to contribute to broader organisational and management processes.
Knowledge transfer and commercialisation experience is highly desirable.
Appropriate research experience.
Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
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