Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stipend - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (vacation/holidays)

Retirement/pension plan

Wellness programs and counseling

Resumo da oferta

UTHealth Houston in Houston is offering a 1-year biomedical postdoctoral position in the Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. You will design and execute neuroimaging experiments (fNIRS/fMRI), analyze data, and help publish findings on circuit-based biomarkers of OCD.

Opportunities exist to pursue independent directions and grant applications. The role emphasizes collaboration, manuscript development, and mentoring trainees, with comprehensive benefits and

Qualificações

• PhD in Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field at the time of appointment.
• Experience with neuroimaging (fNIRS/fMRI) and data analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to design experiments and mentor trainees.
• Grant development experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design and conduct experiments, data acquisition and analysis.
• Prepare publications describing results.
• Mentor graduate students and trainees.
• Read and evaluate literature, communicate findings effectively.
• Collaborate to advance research on circuit-based OCD biomarkers.

Conhecimentos

Neuroimaging methods

Experimental design

Data analysis

Manuscript preparation

Grant writing

Team collaboration

Formação académica

PhD in Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Ferramentas

fNIRS

fMRI

Behavioral tasks

Computational modeling

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A 1-year postdoctoral position is available for immediate start in the Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston. Current projects using fNIRS and fMRI neuroimaging, behavioral tasks, and computational modeling to identify circuit-based biomarkers of neurofeedback for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

The postdoctoral fellow will play a central role in experimental design, data acquisition and analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant development. The fellow will also have opportunities to develop independent research directions and pursue fellowship and other funding applications. Ideal candidates will have prior experience conducting research in neurofeedback using fNIRS/fMRI.

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UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave.

Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
• Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
• Reads and evaluates literature.
• Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Doctoral/Terminal Degree. Applicants must hold a PhD in Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field at the time of appointment.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code

• 51.215

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.