Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging seeks to appoint a one-year Post Doctoral Scholar with strong training in biomedical engineering and imaging science who is interested in developing expertise in brain imaging and neuroimaging research. This position is intended as a structured, mentored training appointment for a candidate with prior experience in imaging to further their skills in brain imaging. The Post Doctoral Scholar will work closely with CCBBI faculty, staff, and collaborators to learn foundational and applied methods in brain imaging, including MRI/fMRI principles, neuroimaging study design, preprocessing and analysis pipelines, quality control, visualization of brain imaging data, and interpretation of neuroimaging findings. The scholar will contribute to selected CCBBI research activities while developing a focused mentored research project aligned with the center’s mission.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, or a related field
• At least two years of postdoctoral experience.
• Thorough familiarity with programming and analysis in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for human neuroscience research.
• Experience with GitHub/GitLab repositories and collaborative coding practices.
• Background in teaching or training researchers in neuroimaging acquisition, processing, and analysis.
• Experience assisting in grant writing and securing external funding.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with CCBBI faculty, staff, and collaborators to learn foundational and applied methods in brain imaging, including MRI/fMRI principles, neuroimaging study design, preprocessing and analysis pipelines, quality control, visualization of brain imaging data, and interpretation of neuroimaging findings.
• Contribute to selected CCBBI research activities.
• Develop a focused mentored research project aligned with the center’s mission.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree