Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychiatry

The Cognitive & Perceptual Development Lab under the direction of John R. Pruett, Jr., M.D., Ph.D. at WashU Medicine seeks a Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with fcMRI data acquired in large studies of brain and behavior development in infants at risk for autism. Competitive candidates will have training in systems neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, and/or developmental/experimental psychology. Familiarity with programming in Python, MATLAB, and/or C is essential.

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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• Performs data processing and analyses.
• Tests and generates hypotheses about brain-behavior relationships in autism.
• Presents findings locally and nationally.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits scientific papers for publication.
• May assist with supervision of undergraduate/graduate students and research technicians.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

• Dry Lab

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Not Applicable

Cognitive Neuroscience, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Experimentation, Grant Writing, Image Processing, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), MATLAB, Python (Programming Language), Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing, Statistics, Working Independently

A driver's license is not required for this position.

• PhD in systems neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, and/or developmental/experimental psychology.
• Familiarity with programming in Python, MATLAB, and/or
  
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• Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Cognitive Neuroscience, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Experimentation, Grant Writing, Image Processing, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), MATLAB, Python (Programming Language), Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing, Statistics, Working Independently

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