Post-Doctoral Associate - Big Data/Neuroimaging Addiction

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,480 - 77,076; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

HSA contributions

Disability insurance

Wellbeing program

Counseling services

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks a Post-doctoral Associate for the Zilverstand lab in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The role involves data management and analysis of multimodal data from NIH-funded projects, mentorship of students, and career development opportunities.

Ideal candidates have a PhD/MD-PhD with strong computational or neuroimaging background and a track record of first-author publications.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant field
• Strong background in computational methods and/or neuroimaging methods
• Track record of first-author research papers published in peer-reviewed journals

Responsibilities

• Data management & analysis of multimodal large data sets (60%)
• Contribute to reports, IRB submissions, grants and authorship of conference papers/posters/journal articles (30%)
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students on research projects (5%)
• Participate in career training/development programs (5%)

Skills

Computational methods

Neuroimaging methods

Data analysis

Peer-reviewed publications

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in Neuroscience/Neuroimaging/Psychology/Health Informatics/Computational Biology or related field

Job description

Job ID: 374945

Location: Twin Cities

Job Family: Academic

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Code: 9546

Employee Class: Acad Prof and Admin

About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Post-doctoral Associate for the Zilverstand lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Anna Zilverstand, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry and the lab Principal Investigator. The lab is part of the University of Minnesota Medical Discovery Team on Addiction, offering a multidisciplinary research environment. We directly collaborate with colleagues from the departments of Psychology, Radiology, Neuroscience and Health Informatics, amongst others.

Our current research focus is investigating individual differences in the neurobehavioral factors underlying the onset and escalation of substance use. We use neuroimaging, behavioral tasks, surveys and clinical interview data to better understand the complex risk factors driving high levels of use.

The candidate must have a strong background in computational methods and/or neuroimaging methods. The position will involve management and analysis of data from a NIH-funded project on individual differences in substance use disorders and/or related public data sets.

We are committed to developing the careers of all lab members. The position, in conjunction with the University of Minnesota career development training programs, will provide opportunities for mentorship in scientific writing and grantsmanship, outreach and communication.

Job Responsibilities

• Data management & analysis of multimodal large data sets. (60%)
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, IRB submissions, and grants and authorship of conference papers, posters and journal articles. (30%)
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students on research projects. (5%)
• Participate in career training/development programs. (5%)

This position could be at a minimum of a 2 year appointment with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

1. PhD or MD/PhD degree in Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, Psychology, Child Development, Health Informatics, Computational Biology or related field
2. Strong background in computational methods and/or neuroimaging methods
3. Track record of first-author research papers published in peer-reviewed journals

About the Department

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: Salary range is from $63,480 - $77,076, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.