Postdoc: Chronic Pain & Biomarker Research Fellow

Neurostars; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Michigan is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center. The fellow will engage in federally-funded projects on chronic pain, working on patient biomarkers and conducting longitudinal studies. Ideal candidates should possess strong quantitative skills and experience in neuroimaging or related fields. This position has a flexible start date and offers a possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Motivated researcher with strong quantitative skills.
• Experience in neuroimaging, psychophysics, immunology, or analytical techniques.
• A background in pain research is not required.

Responsibilities

• Work on federally‑funded neurobiology projects related to chronic pain.
• Identify biomarkers for treatment response in chronic low back pain patients.
• Conduct longitudinal studies on pelvic pain patients.
• Engage in collaborative opportunities within the research center.
• Contribute to manuscript publication and grant writing.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Neuroimaging experience

Psychophysics experience

Immunology experience

Machine learning

Network science

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

A leading research institute in Michigan is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center. The fellow will engage in federally-funded projects on chronic pain, working on patient biomarkers and conducting longitudinal studies. Ideal candidates should possess strong quantitative skills and experience in neuroimaging or related fields. This position has a flexible start date and offers a possibility of extension.