Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoc: Infant Brain Imaging

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with fcMRI data in infant brain development studies at risk for autism.

The role emphasizes data processing, hypothesis testing, and dissemination of findings through presentations and publications. Ideal candidates have training in systems/cognitive neuroscience or developmental psychology and are proficient in Python, MATLAB, or C.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree.
• Background in cognitive neuroscience, development, or psychology.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform data processing and analyses of fcMRI data.
• Test and generate hypotheses about brain-behavior relations in autism.
• Present findings locally and nationally; assist with grant prep and reporting.
• Prepare and submit scientific papers; may supervise students and staff.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards and university policies.

Skills

Cognitive Neuroscience

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Developmental Psychology

Experimentation

Grant Writing

Image Processing

Interpersonal Communication

Laboratory Operations

Leadership

MRI

MATLAB

Python

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with fcMRI data in infant brain development studies at risk for autism.

The role emphasizes data processing, hypothesis testing, and dissemination of findings through presentations and publications. Ideal candidates have training in systems/cognitive neuroscience or developmental psychology and are proficient in Python, MATLAB, or C.