Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Research Assistant
(Ref. 240314004)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “High resolution diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI), resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) and chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) as biomarkers for differentiation of early Alzheimer's disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and subjective cognitive decline (SCD) from cognitively normal elderly adults - a multicentre, multimodality MRI study”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist in literature review of the project;
(b) assist in acquisition and analysis of the functional near-infrared red spectroscopy (fNIRS)/fMRI data; and
(c) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience or other related disciplines or an equivalent qualification;
(b) have good communication and experimental skills; and
(c) be sensible, empathetic and able to work independently and responsibly.
Preference will be given to those with a publication record covering neuroscience and fMRI.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Zhang Hui Shirley at telephone number 2766 4340 or via email at hui-shirley.zhang@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 21 March 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 14 March 2024