Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Postdoctoral Position - Cognition & Neuroimaging of Acute to Chronic Stroke

The Schnur laboratory at the McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship as part of the NIH project "Recovery of Language and Theory of Mind after Stroke". The position is a full-time paid position.

The laboratory enrolls participants in the acute phase of stroke for behavioral testing and neuroimaging from three comprehensive stroke centers in the Houston Texas Medical Center. The goal of the project is to understand the neural, cognitive, and social communication systems which contribute to recovery of language in the year following stroke. We enjoy collaborations with research groups in Houston as well as nationally and internationally.

The laboratory is located within the TIRR Memorial Hermann Research Center in the center of Houston, a 10-minute walk to patient recruitment sites in the Texas Medical Center, 5-minutes from the Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CAMRI), and a 10-minute walk to the Houston METRO Rail. At CAMRI, we collect quantitative and functional neuroimaging from patients and neurotypical controls on a state-of-the art 3T Siemens Prisma scanners.

The position is projected to last 24 months. The start date is flexible but would ideally be around January 2027.

Strongly preferred: A PhD in a field related to cognitive neuroscience. Strong expertise in quantitative neuroimaging and/or human fMRI data analysis in clinical populations and multivariate behavioral data and experience in either cognitive psychology of language and/or social-affective cognition, with evidence of successful manuscript preparation and experience with Python, MATLAB, and R as evidenced by the Ph.D. thesis and/or publications.

Desirable additional qualifications include experience in either cognitive psychology of language and/or social-affective cognition, with evidence of successful manuscript preparation and experience with Python, MATLAB, and R.

With your application, please include:

• A one-page cover letter (include specific examples of qualifications for the position, why the position is of interest, and your career goals)
• CV
• A statement of research interests (up to 1-page, including relevant background for this position)
• The name and email addresses of three references

Informal inquiries can be made to Dr. Tatiana Schnur (scanlab.edu).

UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position key accountabilities include:

• Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
• Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
• Reads and evaluates literature.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum education:

Doctoral/Terminal Degree.

Physical requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094.

Residency requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.