Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 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 from infant brain-behavior studies at risk for autism.

The role requires skills in systems and cognitive neuroscience, with Python/MATLAB/C programming experience. The position involves data processing, hypothesis testing, and presenting results locally and nationally, with opportunities to assist grant writing and publish a range of scientific papers.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in systems neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, or developmental/experimental psychology.
• Familiarity with programming in Python, MATLAB, and/or C.
• Postdoctoral appointment terms at WashU typically have a 5-year term limit including prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs data processing and analyses.
• Tests and generates hypotheses about brain-behavior relationships in autism.
• Presents findings locally and nationally.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits scientific papers for publication.
• May supervise undergraduate/graduate students and research technicians.
• Maintains compliance with ethical standards in research.

Skills

Cognitive Neuroscience

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Developmental Psychology

Experimentation

Grant Writing

Image Processing

Interpersonal Communication

Laboratory Operations

Leadership

MRI

MATLAB

Python

Researching

Results Reporting

Scientific Writing

Statistics

Working Independently

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB

MRI

Python

Job description

Location: SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Position Summary

The Cognitive & Perceptual Development Lab under the direction of John R. Pruett, Jr., M.D., Ph.D. at WashU Medicine seeks a Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with fcMRI data acquired in large studies of brain and behavior development in infants at risk for autism. Competitive candidates will have training in systems neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, and/or developmental/experimental psychology. Familiarity with programming in Python, MATLAB, and/or C is essential.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Trains under the supervision of Dr. John Pruett including (but not limited to):
• Performs data processing and analyses.
• Tests and generates hypotheses about brain-behavior relationships in autism.
• Presents findings locally and nationally.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits scientific papers for publication.
• May assist with supervision of undergraduate/graduate students and research technicians.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations.
• All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

Working Conditions: Dry Lab

Salary Range: Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Not Applicable.
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in systems neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, and/or developmental/experimental psychology.
• Familiarity with programming in Python, MATLAB, and/or C.
• At Washington University, postdoctoral appointments: Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.
• Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills: Cognitive Neuroscience, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Experimentation, Grant Writing, Image Processing, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), MATLAB, Python (Programming Language), Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing, Statistics, Working Independently

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

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