Postdoc CRMBM IRM 7T Parkinson

A 24-month postdoctoral_position is available at the Centre de Résonance Magnétique Biologique et Médicale (CRMBM, UMR7339, CNRS/Aix-Marseille Université/APHM), located in Marseille, France. The position will focus on identifying early biomarkers of neurodegeneration related to isolated REM-sleep Behavior Disorders (iRBD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and atypical parkinsonism using a 7T brain MRI.

The aim is to better understand the underlying pathophysiology and facilitate an early differential diagnosis between PD and other clinically related disorders. These biomarkers consist of an evaluation of brain tissue microstructure (cortical thickness, basal ganglia and brainstem volume and deformation), ion homeostasis (sodium), neuromelanin, iron load, and connectivity. Correlations with clinical symptoms (motor, dysautonomic, and cognitive) will also be investigated.

Starting date: January 2025 for 24 months

Location: CEMEREM/CRMBM, Marseille, France

Minimum Requirements: The candidate should have a PhD in medical imaging, biomedicine, physics, engineering, or a related field, with advanced technical skills in either signal processing, image reconstruction, and programming in at least one of the following languages: Python, Matlab, or C++. Speaking French is not a requirement (English proficiency is required).

Please send your CV, cover letter, and list of publications to Stephan Grimaldi: stephan.grimaldi@ap-hm.fr (PI supervisor) before November 1st, 2024.