Primate Brain Aging Postdoc: Organoids & Neuroimaging

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is offering full-time postdoctoral positions focused on genetic and non-genetic factors affecting cognition and brain aging in nonhuman primates. The work combines automated cognitive testing with advanced neuroimaging and neuropathology analyses to drive discovery.

Applicants should hold a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or related disciplines and have experience with 2D cell cultures or organoids.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing 2D cell and 3D organoids in multiple nonhuman primate species.
• Apply neuroimaging tools to assess anatomical and functional brain organization and aging-related changes.

Education

PhD in neuroscience, psychology or related disciplines

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is offering full-time postdoctoral positions focused on genetic and non-genetic factors affecting cognition and brain aging in nonhuman primates. The work combines automated cognitive testing with advanced neuroimaging and neuropathology analyses to drive discovery.

Applicants should hold a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or related disciplines and have experience with 2D cell cultures or organoids.