Post Doctoral Research Associate

Post Doctoral Research Associate The Research Associate training program is designed as a 2-3 year experience that includes interdisciplinary team meetings, lab presentations, attendance at talks and medical Grand Rounds, journal article discussions, and training in cognitive and neuroimaging research. The fellow will gain experience in mentorship and grant-writing to transition the fellow into an independent scientist. Minimum Education and Experience - Ph.D in a related field. Candidates who have successfully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but whose degree has not yet been formally conferred may be eligible to begin employment provided they submit an official letter from the Registrar or Graduate School of the degree-granting institution certifying that all doctoral requirements have been satisfied and specifying the expected date of conferral. Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon formal conferral of the Ph.D.Preferred Education and Experience - The successful applicant should have earned a Ph.D. in a relevant area (psychology, cognition and neuroscience, neuroscience)and have research experience relevant to analyzingMRI-based datasets (task-based fMRI, rsFC, DTI, structuralMRI). Candidates must have excellent quantitative, writing and communication skills. Expertise in R, Matlab programming, Linux computing, and familiarity with neuroimaging software tools (FSL, AFNI, SPM) is preferred. Other Qualifications - To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.