Post-Doctoral Associate

About the Job

The CNS Lab at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain will be hiring a postdoc to contribute to a new study of 200 infants that includes MRI brain scans and neurocognitive and developmental assessments. The CNS Lab is a vibrant team of cognitive neuroscientists, developmental psychologists, and clinical psychologist. The postdoc will process and analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and assist with MRI data collection. The CNS Lab has collected MRI data from samples of typically developing infants, infants who develop autism, infants with agenesis of the corpus callosum, and (coming soon) infants with Down syndrome. These data sets are rich and ready for data analyses. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing MRI data and an interest in language or communication. A two-year commitment is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Generation of Scientific Products (70%)
  • Process and analyze data from NIH funded studies of infant development.
  • Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
  • Gain experience writing and submitting grants for institutions such as the National Institutes as Health.
  • Conduct research using existing large-scale neuroimaging datasets.
• Developmental Imaging Acquisition (20%)
  • Complete CMRR safety training to be able to independently operate the 3T scanner consoles
  • Learn the CNS Lab developmental neuroimaging standard operating procedures well enough to train new members
  • Attend MRI sessions and assist PI and other staff with the collection of MRI data
  • Should plan to dedicate a up to 2 nights a week to night scanning (typically between 7-11pm)
• Mentorship and Laboratory Responsibilities (10%)
  • Undergraduate mentorship (data entry, coding projects, image processing)
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of researchers, including the PI, graduate students, and other postdoctoral fellows.
  • Attend weekly lab meeting

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience in neuroimaging data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation; evidence of strong writing and communication skills; proven ability to work independently and as part of a team