Postdoctoral Neuroimaging Researcher—Brain Aging & Dementia

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team investigating brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease through advanced neuroimaging methods. The role involves analyzing arterial spin labeling data and contributing to publications and grant proposals.

The successful candidate will develop expertise in cerebral blood flow imaging, multimodal MRI, and data harmonization, with opportunities to publish and secure NIH-supported funding.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in neuroimaging, machine learning, or deep learning.
• Strong scientific writing skills and interest in leading manuscripts and contributing to grant applications.
• Experience with perfusion MRI or arterial spin labeling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialized expertise in cerebral blood flow imaging, arterial spin labeling, multimodal MRI, data harmonization, and quantitative neuroimaging.
• Support NIH-funded projects and contribute to the development of neuroimaging biomarkers.
• Contribute to primary research publications and grant proposals.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

R

Machine learning

Deep learning

Scientific writing

Perfusion MRI

Arterial spin labeling

Education

Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Job description

University of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team investigating brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease through advanced neuroimaging methods. The role involves analyzing arterial spin labeling data and contributing to publications and grant proposals.

The successful candidate will develop expertise in cerebral blood flow imaging, multimodal MRI, and data harmonization, with opportunities to publish and secure NIH-supported funding.