Postdoctoral Researcher: Adolescent Brain Networks

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia’s DiNicola Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Position. The role focuses on characterizing brain networks in densely-sampled adolescents using a precision neuroscience approach.

You will analyze an NIMH funded dataset and contribute to publishing findings while mentoring students. The ideal candidate has a PhD in psychology or neuroscience and experience with fMRI data analysis; leadership and project management skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology, neuroscience or closely related field by start date.
• Experience with fMRI data analysis preferred.
• Ability to mentor students in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Work on an NIMH funded project to characterize brain networks in densely-sampled adolescents.
• Analyze a recently-acquired dataset of densely-sampled youths.
• Develop research ideas, write papers, and mentor students in the lab.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

PhD in psychology, neuroscience or related field

Tools

fMRI data analysis

Job description

University of Virginia’s DiNicola Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Position. The role focuses on characterizing brain networks in densely-sampled adolescents using a precision neuroscience approach.

You will analyze an NIMH funded dataset and contribute to publishing findings while mentoring students. The ideal candidate has a PhD in psychology or neuroscience and experience with fMRI data analysis; leadership and project management skills are highly valued.