Gordon Center for Medical Imaging

A new paper from the Gordon Center on a manifold learning-based framework for reconstructing high framerate dynamic MR from highly undersampled data is now available from IEEE TMI

Early Access Paper Just Posted: A linear tangent space alignment (LTSA) framework that exploits the intrinsic low-dimensional manifold structure of MR signals to reconstruct dynamic images from under-sampled (k, t)-space data. Application to cardiac imaging demonstrates improved image quality over conventional methods. Read the paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9895283

The Gordon Center for Medical Imaging at MGH has an opening for highly qualified individuals at the post-doctoral level to work with Dr. Heidi Jacobs. The Jacobs lab is focused on improving the early detection and early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The lab focuses on the neuromodulatory subcortical nuclei, in particular the locus coeruleus, using a variety of approaches, including 7T MRI, PET imaging, pupil measurements, physiological recording, blood-based markers and cognitive assessments. This postdoc will be involved in a new NIA-funded R01 project using 7T imaging and non-invasive stimulation of the vagus nerve to modulate cognitive performance and locus coeruleus activity in the brains of older individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Our team and this project are closely affiliated with the Harvard Aging Brain Study (HABS). Ideal start date is around June 2021. Most of the work in this project will be performed at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Charlestown Navy Yard. The candidate will be part of ongoing collaborations and be able to work in a stimulating and inspiring environment.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Medical Physics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or related disciplines. Strong analytical, quantitative and programming skills are essential (e.g., fMRI-physiological data analyses, data modeling, simulations). Prior experience in fMRI, non-invasive neurostimulation methods and physiological investigation is advantageous. The candidate should be highly motivated, a strong communicator, possess internal drive to learn independently, but also be comfortable with working as part of a larger collaborative team. A real necessity is a passion for science, strong scientific writing and organizational skills, and a positive attitude. Experience in Alzheimer’s disease dementia or aging would be beneficial.

MGH & HMS are equal-opportunity, affirmative action employers. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have joint appointments at MGH and HMS. If interested, please send your CV, letter describing interests, background, major achievements, skills, goals and contact information for three professional references. Please send application materials to Dr. Heidi Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Radiology