Postdoctoral Fellow

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

A Post-doctoral research position is currently available in the laboratory of Dr. Andrew Mayer at the Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Post-doctoral fellow will conduct independent research in the field of traumatic brain injury, assist other members in the lab with research projects, and develop novel research methods as needed. The Post-doctoral fellow will also work directly with research teams within the Mind Research Network as well as with outside collaborators, develop proposals for research funding, present and publish research data, analyze and interpret a variety of preclinical and clinical data, and perform all other related research duties as required or assigned. Research opportunities include examining the cognitive and neuronal dysfunctions associated with both acute and chronic traumatic brain injury. Ongoing neuroimaging work in the lab include functional MRI (fMRI; task, rest and cerebrovascular reactivity), MRS, structural data, simultaneous real-time fMRI-EEG, neurofeedback and diffusion. Proteomic data analyses and opportunities for data collection are also available. Primary responsibilities will consist of scientific manuscript writing and data analysis. The Post-doctoral researcher will be responsible to select and apply appropriate statistical tests, algorithms, and/or analytic methods. Training in grant writing is available, as well as the opportunity to participate in NIH proposal preparation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytic processing (Linux, Python, R and shell scripting preferred) and neuroimaging software packages (AFNI, FSL). Post-doctoral fellows at MRN are employees and have access to a competitive benefits package. To apply, visit www.mrn.org and refer to Job # in the “Jobs” section of the website. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V.

Requirements

• Requires a Ph.D. or M.D. in a directly related field
• Proven record of peer-reviewed publications including demonstrated first-authorship success in applicable research areas
• Demonstrated effectiveness and experience working as part of a large research team, as well as success performing independent research projects of varying scope
• Superior professional-level verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Linux, Python, R and various image analyses software programs (AFNI, FSL and SPM)

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in the field of traumatic brain injury
• Assist other members in the lab with research projects
• Develop novel research methods as needed
• Work directly with research teams within the Mind Research Network as well as with outside collaborators
• Develop proposals for research funding
• Present and publish research data
• Analyze and interpret a variety of preclinical and clinical data
• Perform all other related research duties as required or assigned
• Scientific manuscript writing and data analysis
• Select and apply appropriate statistical tests, algorithms, and/or analytic methods
• Participate in NIH proposal preparation

Benefits

• competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees