Post-Doctoral Research Associate

The Brain Circuits Laboratory, led by Drs. Ana Solodkin and Steven Small, is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral research associate, in the computational modeling for early diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease.

This position will utilize model-based and model free metrics as individual fingerprinting for early diagnosis in dementia specially in Alzheimer Disease. The approach seeks to assess brain dynamics to provide a mechanistic assessment in converters to AD. The modeling approach will utilize The Virtual Brain neuroinformatics platform. The work entails significant effort in computational neuroscience and biophysics. This position is tied to the North Texas Alzheimer Disease Research Center and is funded by the NIH.

This position is in the Department of Neuroscience in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD — bbs.utdallas.edu), in collaboration with the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern (UTSW). UTD is the fastest growing University in Texas, and until reaching its 50th anniversary recently, was ranked number 1 in the nation among universities less than 50 years old. UT Dallas houses a vibrant research community.

The Solodkin/Small Brain Circuits Laboratory is located in the Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Building on the campus of UT Southwestern Medical Center. Address: 2336 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235. The lab benefits from close proximity to world-class research facilities, including:

• The UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth (featuring two Siemens Prisma 3T MRI systems)
• The UT Dallas Center for Vital Longevity, a leading institute for brain aging research
• The Advanced Imaging Research Center at UT Southwestern (housing a 7T MRI scanner and a MEG unit)
• The Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas is a major international economic hub offering a vibrant cultural scene, thriving communities, and world-class sports and entertainment, all within a temperate climate.

The salary for Post-Doctoral Research Associates in BBS is determined by years of experience per the current NIH (NRSA) stipend levels. Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. This appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal. Continued employment is contingent on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.