Research Associate in Psychology

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

The DiNicola Lab at the University of Virginia Department of Psychology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Position.

Our lab uses a precision neuroscience approach (i.e., repeated scanning of individuals) to explore: (1) how human brains are organized into large-scale networks, (2) how those networks support cool cognitive functions (like memory, social inference & cognitive control), and (3) how networks might change over time.

This position will specifically require working on an NIMH funded project to characterize the organization of brain networks within repeatedly-sampled adolescents and to examine how network metrics might change across this interesting developmental window. Through this project, the postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for studies analyzing a unique, recently-acquired dataset of densely-sampled adolescents.

Qualification Requirements:

• Candidates must have received their PhD in psychology, neuroscience or a closely related field by the appointment start date.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with functional magnetic resonance imaging data analysis, precision tools and/or developmental methods strongly preferred.
• The candidate must have strong leadership, organizational and project management skills.
• The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to develop their own research interests, write research papers, and help mentor students in the lab.

Estimated Salary range is $60,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience.

This is a one-year appointment, with renewal contingent upon job performance and continuation of funding.

For questions about the position, please contact Lauren DiNicola, Assistant Professor, at [e-mail] .

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at [e-mail] .

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .