n. 1 TENURE TRACK RTT RESEARCHER according to part. 24, L. 240/2010 at Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health ARF: 06/N1 AD: MED/50: APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY

9 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Università degli Studi di Brescia

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

8 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Other

Offer Starting Date

31 Dec 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Title of the project: Application of advanced structural and functional neuroimaging techniques (MR morphometry, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Susceptibility Weighted Imaging, Functional MRI) in subjects affected by neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders with regard to the multidisciplinary aspects concerning the use of neuroimaging in the selection of patients who are candidates for new therapies and in the monitoring of therapeutic efficacy.
Research program: The main objective of the research program will be the quantitative analysis of brain volumes and microstructural alterations of the cerebral white matter, as well as the recognition of abnormalities in resting cerebral functional connectivity, potentially modifiable by targeted therapies. A distinctive feature will be the ability to create, implement and analyze functional tasks dedicated to the investigation of psychiatric diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, brain tumors and motor abnormalities related to metal exposure. The researcher will be actively involved in the development of clinical research projects, collaborating with other units of the Medical Area. Particular attention will be paid to the application of new diagnostic techniques for neurodegenerative diseases (dementia and ALS) and psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia and affective disorders), with the aim of identifying neuroimaging biomarkers with predictive and prognostic value. The research program also includes the evaluation of the efficacy of novel pharmacological approaches, psychotherapy techniques, targeted physical activity, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This evaluation will based on the analysis of neuroimaging and clinical outcome measures in prospective single- and multi-center national and international studies. A further aspect of the activity will address the correlation between neuroimaging biomarkers and other clinical, instrumental, biological and genetic biomarkers, thus contributing to the identification of early indicators of disease and development of new therapies.
Tasks of the candidate: The winner will develop a research project in the field of advanced neuroimaging techniques, as described above
Teaching activities: The teaching activity will dedicated to the courses related to the scientific disciplinary sector MED/50, part of the Macroarea of Medicine. The researcher will also follow degree theses and PhDs, carry out tutoring and student orientation activities, organize seminars and conferences.
Duration of the project: 6 years
Requirements for being admitted to the selection: PhD in a field congruent with the scientific sector MED/50.

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Additional comments

https://www.unibs.it/it/ateneo/amministrazione/concorsi/procedure-di-re…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Università degli Studi di Brescia

Country

Italy

City

Brescia

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://pica.cineca.it/unibs/dsmc2024rtt002

Contact

City

Brescia

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED