Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

1d

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate works with data PET-MRI, EEG, and fMRI data collected from on-going mechanistic clinical trials studying novel pharmaceuticals for PTSD and treatment resistant depression. Plays a critical role in the expansion of the multi-modal pharmaco-imaging program.

Requirements

• Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, neuroimaging, medical physics, nuclear imaging, mathematics, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial published experience with PET imaging analysis.
• Experience with EEG data analysis or digital signal processing.
• Working knowledge of scientific computing languages, including Matlab, Python.
• Experience with server computing in the Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Research Under general supervision, conducts research into their field of expertise. Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. Analyzes research data and summarizes results. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
• Pharmaco-Imaging Develops the analytical framework for PET-MRI and EEG analyses. Develops novel methodology for modeling the relationship between PET ligand features and EEG. Analyzes EEG data and prepares findings for publication, and presentation at national and international conferences. Manages data archives and prepare reports, transfers, and general coordination of the imaging data. Develops detailed documentation for analytical pipelines. Works with the supervisory team to write new grant applications for the expansion of the multi-modal pharmaco-imaging program. Engages in collaborative research activities with other trainees and faculty within the department of psychiatry Engages in non-didactic teaching activities, including the mentoring of undergraduate research assistants, presentations at journal clubs, and skills demonstrations within the department.
• Mentoring May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.
• Presentations Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups. Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing 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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

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