Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Department
- Neuroscience

Salary Range - $60,000, DOQ

Location
- Dallas

Job Summary
- Postdoctoral Position in Precision Network Neurology of Brain Aging The Brain Circuits Laboratory, led by Drs. Steven Small and Ana Solodkin, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our team in the area of precision network neurology, with a focus on understanding how risk factors contribute to brain aging.

This research is situated within the framework of predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory (P4) neurology. The work focuses on the impact of medical and lifestyle risk factors on brain network outcomes. Ongoing projects involve advanced brain imaging, dynamic functional connectivity, network neurobiology of language and memory, and dynamic network modeling.

This position is based in the Department of Neuroscience within the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas — bbs.utdallas.edu), with strong collaborative ties to the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW). UT Dallas is one of the fastest-growing universities in Texas and was recently ranked No. 1 in the nation among universities under 50 years old.

The university hosts a vibrant and rapidly expanding research community.

The Solodkin/Small Brain Circuits Laboratory is located in the Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Building on the campus of UT Southwestern Medical Center. Address: 2336 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235. The lab benefits from close proximity to world-class research facilities, including:

The UT Dallas Center for Brain Health (featuring two Siemens Prisma 3

TMRIsystems)
The UT Dallas Center for Vital Longevity, a leading institute for brain aging research

The Advanced Imaging Research Center at UT Southwestern (housing a 7

TMRIscanner and aMEGunit)
The Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dallas is a major international economic hub offering a vibrant cultural scene, thriving communities, and world-class sports and entertainment, all within a temperate climate.

The salary for Post-Doctoral Research Associates in BBS is determined by years of experience per the current NIH ( NRSA ) stipend levels. Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. This appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal. Continued employment is contingent on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Minimum Education and Experience
- Ph.D in a related field.

Candidates who have successfully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but whose degree has not yet been formally conferred may be eligible to begin employment provided they submit an official letter from the Registrar or Graduate School of the degree-granting institution certifying that all doctoral requirements have been satisfied and specifying the expected date of conferral. Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon formal conferral of the Ph.D.

Preferred

Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Physics Record of at least two first-author publications published or accepted in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals

Strong background in human neuroscience, including computational and statistical methods

Experience with neuroimaging software tools andMRIdata acquisition

Other Qualifications
- To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and execute clinical research studies in precision neurology

Interpret data and build dynamic network characterizations

Write a number of articles as first author

Supervise graduate students and undergraduate student researchers

Other duties assigned

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Basic knowledge in systems and/or cognitive neuroscience

Knowledge of brain imaging analysis methods

Knowledge of multivariate statistics and/or digital signal processing

Fluency with the Unix operating system and shell scripting

Fluency with scientific programming in Python, R, and/orMATLABCreative thinking skills and a predisposition for problem solvingA command of the literature in the neurobiology of language, memory, and/or neurodegeneration

Kindness and ability to work collaboratively

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Additional Information
- Remote Work:

Following the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a partial hybrid work schedule (a combination of remote and in-office work),…