Bioinformatics Research Assistant
Advanced Brain Imaging in Non-Human Primates
The Dynamic Embodied Brain Lab (DEB Lab) led by Henry Evrard at the International Center for Primate Brain Research (ICPBR) of the Institute of Neuroscience and the Chinese Academy of Sciences is looking for a highly motivated research assistant with a background in multi-modal image registration and fusion for the purpose of creating interactive atlases of the primate brain.
Lab interests
The DEB lab studies brain pathways through which physiological signals from the body (e.g., heart rate) influence functions of the brain, including emotions. The lab combines state-of-the-art methods including high-resolution tracing of neuronal projections, electrophysiology, optogenetics and neuroimaging in non-human primates.
Job description
The successful candidate will use their expertise in image processing to aid at the creation of a pipeline for the registration in 2D and in 3D of multi-modal and multi-format images of individual brains (e.g., histology, cell distribution, fiber patterns, fMRI, electrode localization, atlas boundaries) and their normalization into a template or standard brain atlas.
Working environment
The ICPBR and the DEB lab offer a unique international research atmosphere in Shanghai. The DEB Lab is centered in Shanghai with additional activities in Germany, Belgium, and New York. The ICPBR is equipped with cutting-edge neuroscience technologies, including high-resolution MRI scanners (4.7T, 7T, 9.4T), top-level surgery rooms, experimental setups, and animal facilities. The registration work also involves close relations to the international PRIME-DRE consortium.
Requirements
Bachelor or master’s in bioinformatics or similar. Background in multiple image format registration and fusion. Highly motivated, diligent, organized and good communicator. Fluent in English. Prior experience working in a research laboratory.
To get more information and/or to apply, please contact Dr. Henry Evrard (henry.evrard@icpbr.ac.cn).