Postdoctoral Research Associate - Radiology

Location: St. Louis

Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Washington University Medical Campus:
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** Location
* * SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110#
** Position Summary
** The Multimodal Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead research on the neural and computational mechanisms underlying visual perception and social cognition. The position involves advanced fMRI and/or human intracranial electrophysiology, behavioral experimentation, computational modeling, and multimodal data analysis.
Based in the Neuroimaging Labs Research Center within the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, the Cao Lab offers access to exceptional neuroimaging resources—including 3T and 7T MRI—and a highly collaborative neuroscience community. Successful candidates will receive individualized mentorship while developing innovative research projects, analytical methods, and an independent scientific profile.#
** Job Description
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Duties & Responsibilities:

** Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).  Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
* Conduct research under Dr. Cao's supervision, including designing and performing experiments, analyze and interpret neuroimaging, electrophysiological, behavioral, and/or computational data, and prepare manuscripts, presentations, and funding applications. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate and reproducible research records, collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams, participating in laboratory activities, and mentoring students or research staff as appropriate.
* Conscientious discharge of research responsibilities.
* Maintain conformity with ethical standards in research.
* Maintain compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
* Engage in open and timely discussion with 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.  
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* Working Conditions:

** This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
** Salary Range:
** 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.#
** Required Qualifications
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* Education:

** Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
** Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:
** No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
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* Work Experience:

** No specific work experience is required for this position.
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* Skills:

** Not Applicable
** Driver's License:
** A driver's license is not required for this position.#
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** A PhD or equivalent doctoral…