Saturday, July 19, 2008, UCLA, NRB Auditorium

The Center for Computational Biology is organizing a 1-day training workshop that will include demonstrations of novel tools for computational, translational and applied neuroscience research. This year, we have decided to organize the CCB software tools training in three distinct sessions – Shape Tools, DTI/HARDI Software, and Workflows and Validation Resources. These three topics reflect the core aims, vision, research and development efforts undertaken by Center faculty, students, trainees and other investigators.

This day-long training workshop will showcase CCB challenges, data, software tools and web-services. These resources will be demonstrated in the context of applied, computational and translational neuroscience research. Investigators, researchers, trainees and students interested in discovering new algorithms, techniques and protocols for automatic analysis of multidimensional imaging, genetic and demographic data are welcome to attend. Summary of each demonstration is included in the Workshop Handbook. On-site registration is free. Refreshments will be provided.

Logistics

• Date: Sat 07/19/08
• Time: 8:30AM–3PM
• Program: 11 CCB SW Demos
• Location: UCLA NRB Auditorium
• MAP
• Visitor Information

Program

2008 CCB/IPAM MBI Summer Fellows

• Sarah Bednarski, University of Georgia, Statistics
• Oksana Bihun, University of Missouri-Columbia, Mathematics
• Lishui Cheng, Johns Hopkins University, Biomedical Engineering
• Yu-Chin Chiu, Johns Hopkins University, Psychological and Brain Sciences
• Richard Craddock, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Alexandre Franco, University of New Mexico, Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Peggy St. Jacques, Duke University, Psychology and Neuroscience
• Valentina Staneva, Johns Hopkins University, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
• Jing Xie, University of California, Davis (UC Davis), Computer Science
• Demian Wassermann, Institut National de Recherche en Informatique Automatique (INRIA), Odyssee

Demo Day Handbook

• CCB Demo Day Handbook (PDF, 7MB)

CCB Demo Day Evaluation

• Live participants in the CCB Demo Day may provide open and anonymous feedback about their experiences at this event by using the paper evaluation form (included in the Workshop Handbook) or this web-based e-Survey Form.
• Offline and streaming-video participans should use the web-survey to provide evaluation/feedback.

IPAM Events

• Dates: July 14-25, 2008
• MBI Organizers
• MBI Workshop Logistics
• Student and Trainee Fellowships
• Official Sites for the 2008 CCB/IPAM MBI Workshop, CCB & IPAM
• MBI 2008 Poster (PPT)

The Center for Computational Biology (CCB) and the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI) are leaders in the fields of computational neuroscience, image computing and bioinformatics. The major foci of our national and international collaborations are to develop multi-resolution, multi-modal and multi-scale computational brain atlases and models of brain structure and function. The CCB is a blend of multidisciplinary imaging experts, mathematicians, statisticians, bioinformaticians, neuroscientists and programmers. Their common research goal is the research and development of new science and software tools for modeling of multi-dimensional biological shape, form and size.

We are looking for (up to 3) bright, enthusiastic, experienced and research-oriented postdoctoral researchers. All CCB fellows work closely within our multidisciplinary faculty and researchers in developing new scientific methods and computational software tools to support our modeling, visualization and analysis needs.

Responsibilities:

A. Computational Science

1. Develop new and extend existing techniques for shape representation and analysis.
2. Optimization/Discretization approaches for computational modeling.
3. Develop new meta-algorithms for data processing and analysis.
4. Present, communicate and disseminate knowledge, tools and expertise.
5. Close interaction with intramural and extramural collaborators and researchers.

B. Computational Tools

1. Design, prototyping, analysis and testing of new computational algorithms.
2. Analyze and optimize code through improved resource management, multithreading/parallelization, structure modification.
3. Provide support to researchers, programmers and administrative staff of the Center.
4. CVS/SVN management.
5. General hardware and software support of the Laboratory and the Center.
6. Tool packaging and dissemination.

Requirements:

• PhD, MD, or equivalent, in mathematics, engineering, statistics, computer science or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years extensive experience with Java, C++, Matlab/Mathematica/Other.
• Excellent working knowledge of UNIX, LINUX, Mac and PC.
• Excellent team and independent environment working skills.
• Excellent background in mathematics, statistics, software design, code distribution and image processing.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to quickly gain an understanding of complex systems and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

To Apply

Please send your resume to applications@loni.ucla.edu.

Include a cover letter describing your relevant expertise and research interests with your resume as well as other materials that may help us better understand your objectives in your job search and why LONI/CCB might be the place for you. Principals only please.