Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Postdoctoral Research Associate 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 applies their education and experience to research projects focused on the cerebellum in aging, helps develop new neuroimaging tasks based on existing laboratory work, and contributes to research papers and publications, particularly those focused on longitudinal analysis of cerebellar measures. The role involves planning and carrying out research projects, collecting and analyzing longitudinal data from community-based participants, evaluating experiments and existing laboratory datasets, and sharing research findings through presentations and reports. The associate also assists with mentoring and supervising student and graduate researchers, prepares publication figures and illustrations, and provides administrative support for IRB materials. The position is funded by grants and/or contracts and is contingent on continuation of 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.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral-level experience in neuroimaging research.
- Experience working with PsychoPy or equivalent software and implementing tasks in an MRI environment.
- Data analysis skills involving large neuroimaging datasets or time-series analysis.
- Writing experience, particularly related to 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.
- Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
- Ability to effectively use a computer and applicable software.
- Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, select, and apply standard and non-standard research techniques while keeping detailed records of data.
- Use computer, laboratory, 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 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.
- Contribute to research papers and publications, particularly those involving longitudinal analysis of cerebellar measures.
- Assist in developing neuroimaging tasks based on existing laboratory work.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term disability insurance
- Texas A&M contributions toward employee health and basic life premiums
- 12–15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave each month
- At least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Free exercise programs
- Release time for health and wellness
- Free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars
- Limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M
- Living Well employee wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
