Develop computational models of cognition, behavior, and neural
activity.
25% - Experimental Design and Study Execution:
- Design, implement, and oversee cognitive neuroscience and
neuromodulation experiments.
- Contribute to protocol development and data collection
efforts.
20% - Manuscript and Grant Preparation:
- Lead and contribute to scientific publications.
- Assist with grant writing and development of new research
initiatives.
10% - Mentorship and Collaboration:
- Mentor graduate students, research staff, and trainees.
- Collaborate with investigators across psychiatry, neurosurgery,
neuroscience, engineering, and psychology.
5% - Scientific Dissemination:
- Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and
collaborative meetings.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience,
psychology, cognitive science, biomedical engineering, computer
science, psychiatry, neurology, statistics, or a related
field.
- Strong quantitative and programming skills.
- Experience analyzing human behavioral, electrophysiological,
neuroimaging, or other complex biological datasets.
- Demonstrated scholarly productivity through publications,
preprints, or equivalent research outputs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a
multidisciplinary research environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with intracranial EEG, ECoG, stereo-EEG, DBS
recordings, or neural stimulation studies.
- Expertise in computational modeling, including reinforcement
learning, Bayesian methods, drift-diffusion models, or state-space
approaches.
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, R, Julia, or related scientific
computing tools.
- Familiarity with human cognitive neuroscience experiments and
task design.
- Experience with neuromodulation methods including TMS, tACS,
DBS, or responsive neurostimulation.
- Interest in computational psychiatry, addiction, depression,
chronic pain, or related translational neuroscience research.
About the Department
The Herman Darrow Lab at the University of Minnesota conducts
interdisciplinary research at the intersection of human cognitive
neuroscience, computational psychiatry, intracranial
electrophysiology, and brain stimulation. The lab investigates how
distributed neural circuits support cognition, decision-making,
working memory, cognitive control, and psychiatric symptoms.
Research combines human intracranial recordings, computational
modeling, behavioral experimentation, and neuromodulation
approaches to develop circuit-based interventions for psychiatric
and neurological disorders.
To learn more about the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Sciences, please visit
https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry
.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $63,480 - $74,424 annually ; depending on
education/qualifications/experience
Please visit the
Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more
information regarding benefit eligibility.
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional
training
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling
at no cost
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an
online application for the position and attach a cover letter and
resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing
your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My
Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please
e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,
age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
About University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the
largest public research universities in the country, offering
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of
opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one
of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities,
students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from
extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers,
international corporations, government agencies, and arts,
nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by
Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer
for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026,
we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards
recognition for employee appreciation and work-life
flexibility.
