Postdoctoral Fellow: Primate Brain Aging & Organoid Research

UT MD Anderson; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance understanding of brain aging and neurodegeneration in nonhuman primates. The role focuses on developing 2D cell cultures and 3D organoids, applying these models to aging-related questions, and performing post-imaging analyses.

Candidates should hold a PhD in neuroscience, psychology or related fields, with prior primate work and neuroimaging analysis experience preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD required in neuroscience, psychology or related disciplines.
• Experience developing and using 2D cell cultures and/or organoids.
• Experience with nonhuman primates and post-image analysis tools in neuroimaging desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of 2D cell cultures and 3D organoids in nonhuman primates.
• Apply organoid models to aging and neurodegeneration research.
• Perform post-image analysis in neuroimaging studies.

Skills

Neuroimaging analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD in neuroscience, psychology or related disciplines

Tools

Neuroimaging software

Job description

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance understanding of brain aging and neurodegeneration in nonhuman primates. The role focuses on developing 2D cell cultures and 3D organoids, applying these models to aging-related questions, and performing post-imaging analyses.

Candidates should hold a PhD in neuroscience, psychology or related fields, with prior primate work and neuroimaging analysis experience preferred.