Autism Neurodevelopment Postdoc: ML-Driven Brain Research

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Healthy Brain Development at the University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary team of investigators studying brain development across the lifespan. You will develop an independent, rigorous research program aligned with NIH projects and contribute to and complement ongoing studies of typical and atypical neurodevelopment.

You will report to Dr.

Qualifications

• Experience integrating data across molecular, cellular, and systems levels in a single program.
• Demonstrated autism biology and behavioral perspectives.
• Experience with development populations including children and adolescents.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications and independent, self-directed research.
• Experience mentoring trainees and contributing to community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to secure research funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-species neuroimaging acquisition and analyses.
• Apply machine learning to high-dimensional neuroimaging and omics datasets.
• Generate and analyze molecular and cellular data.
• Contribute to wet-lab efforts in cellular and animal models.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings at conferences; contribute to grant applications.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate trainees in a collaborative lab.
• Apply for funding mechanisms.

Skills

Data integration

Autism biology

Developmental populations

Publications

Mentoring

Grant funding

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience/psychology/biology/biomedical engineering

Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

R

Python

Confocal microscopy

Job description

The Center for Healthy Brain Development at the University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary team of investigators studying brain development across the lifespan. You will develop an independent, rigorous research program aligned with NIH projects and contribute to and complement ongoing studies of typical and atypical neurodevelopment.

You will report to Dr.