Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, conducts research into the role of the cerebellum in aging, menopause, and age-related neurodegenerative disease, primarily using neuroimaging and non-invasive brain stimulation. The selected candidate will contribute to research projects focused on the cerebellum in aging, help develop new neuroimaging tasks based on existing laboratory work, and contribute to research papers and publications, particularly those involving longitudinal analysis of cerebellar measures.

The role includes planning and coordinating research projects; collecting longitudinal data from community-based participants using behavioral, neuroimaging, and stimulation techniques; analyzing data and evaluating research results; developing procedures for research visits; preparing presentations and reports; supporting IRB materials; and assisting with student and graduate researcher mentoring and supervision. The position is funded by grants and/or contracts and is contingent on continued funding and satisfactory job performance. Weekend and/or after-hours work may be required, and travel may be required.

Requirements

• PhD in cognitive neuroscience or an equivalent field.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively use a computer and applicable software.
• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral-level experience in neuroimaging research.
• Experience with PsychoPy or equivalent software and implementing tasks in an MRI environment.
• Data analysis skills related to large neuroimaging datasets or time-series analysis.
• Writing experience, particularly involving meta-analyses and aging.
• Experience with cerebellar transcranial magnetic stimulation.
• Scientific illustration experience, particularly focused on aging and cerebellar circuits.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply standard and non-standard research techniques while keeping detailed data records.
• Use computers, laboratory equipment, and technical equipment to conduct data and statistical analyses and evaluate research results.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate research projects.
• Recommend project guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Evaluate and summarize experimental results and existing laboratory datasets.
• Establish, install, maintain, operate, and/or repair research equipment.
• Develop visit procedures based on existing laboratory studies for implementation with new samples.
• Collect longitudinal data from community-based participants across studies using behavioral, neuroimaging, and stimulation techniques.
• Prepare presentation materials, present research findings to small and large groups, and contribute to technical progress reports for research sponsors.
• Assist with mentoring and supervising student and graduate researchers.
• Design and prepare figures and illustrations for publications and research advertisements.
• Provide administrative support for IRB materials.
• Assist in developing neuroimaging tasks and contribute to research papers and publications, particularly those focused on longitudinal analysis of cerebellar measures.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending account, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M.
• Access to the Living Well employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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