Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Commensurate

Bryan, Texas

Staff

The Postdoctoral Research Associate works with PET-MRI, EEG, and fMRI data collected from ongoing 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.

Salary:
Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location:

Bryan, TX; may travel as required.

Schedule:

Full-Time; may have to work on the weekend and/or longer hours.

Please note:

This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

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

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

• Research
  • Under general supervision, conducts research into their field of expertise.
  • Utilizes knowledge and skills from their education and expertise to complete research projects.
  • Assists with the preparation and cleaning of the 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, prepares reports, transfers, and coordinates 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 mentoring undergraduate research assistants, presenting at journal clubs, and demonstrating skills within the department.
• Mentoring
  • May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students working on research related to the project.
• Presentations
  • Prepares presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
  • Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

• 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.
• Free exercise programs and release time (health and wellness).
• Free Linked In Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
• Living Well program.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.