Post-Doctoral Associate (Job ID: 9546)
Description:

The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) and Developmental Cognition and Neuroimaging Lab (DCAN Lab) announces the availability of a postdoctoral position with Damien Fair, PA-C, PhD. This scientist should have a documented background and interest in using high field brain imaging (7T and 10.5T) in their research and also have experience using computational neuroscience, with interest to learn more about and understand developmental brain function in infants and children and/or non-human primates.

A successful applicant must be able to work well independently, work effectively with a team, and to communicate clearly in a collaborative environment with a diverse range of research tasks and disciplines. Duties will emphasize the analysis and write up of existing data for publication, presentation of data at national and international meetings, and conceptualization of the data in hand. There will also be some duties that entail supervision of project staff and data collection, but these will be flexible. Learning and training opportunities will be developed commensurate with the interests and skills of the candidate.
The research emphasis for this post-doc position can be basic, translational or disease-focused neuroscience (i.e. ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders) using innovative modeling and data analysis techniques. The successful candidate will be housed at the CMRR (https://www.cmrr.umn.edu/), which is an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research laboratory that provides state-of-the-art instrumentation, expertise, and infrastructure for high field MRI research. This role will also work with researchers (Dr. Eric Feczko, Dr. Oscar Miranda Dominguez, Dr. Steve Nelson) at the newly formed Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (https://midb.umn.edu/). External collaborators include Nico Dosenbach (Washington University in St. Louis). CMRR is equipped with magnets ranging in field strength from 3 to 10.5 Tesla for human imaging and up to 16.4 T for small animal model studies.
The Developmental Cognition and Neuroimaging (DCAN) Lab is located in the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota and housed at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. Our work focuses on advancing the understanding of brain development in health and disease. We are an interdisciplinary team of researchers trying to:
*Understand basic principles of brain functioning across development (i.e. figure out how the brain works).
*Learn about how neuropsychiatric and other brain-based disorders develop and progress over time.
*Contribute to the prevention and treatment of brain-based disorders.
*Engage unrepresented communities in all aspects of academic medicine and research.

To learn more about DCAN lab and current research studies, please visit the website: https://innovation.umn.edu/developmental-cognition-and-neuroimaging-lab/
The position will provide one year of guaranteed funding, with the expectation the applicant will apply for additional funding for subsequent years. Pay rate will be in line with NIH postdoctoral pay scales.
Please upload a cover letter, a CV, and a one-page career goal statement. Your application will not be considered until all components of the application are complete. Review of applications is ongoing, and the positions will remain open until the posting is removed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Managing Projects (25%)
-Collect 7T and 10.5T MRI scans on humans with potential to work on 10.5T scanning with non-human primates.
-Design research experiments.
-Optimizing and maintaining codebases locally as well as on GitHub.
-Write new scripts to solve bottlenecks in processing pipelines.
-Manage fMRI data collection for your project.
-Process raw neuroimaging data using Linux-based operating systems.
-Conduct analyses of neuroimaging data using FSL, freesurfer, and workbench.
-Maintain conformity with ethical standards in research.
-Maintain compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.

Learning & Training (25%)
-Develop expertise in resting state functional connectivity (RSFC), fMRI, image processing, and signals processing.
-Develop proficiency in career skills including: writing, public speaking, networking, and critical evaluation of scientific literature.
-Present scientific work inside and outside the University with excellent oral communication skills.
Writing (30%)
-Evaluate research findings and report results.
-Prepare and submit papers on research with excellent writing skills.
-Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
Other Lab Duties (20%)
-Attend mandatory lab and computing meetings.
-Share feedback and assist other lab members when they are stuck on a project.
-Present findings at lab meetings.
-Contribute towards professional development of yourself and other lab members.
-Engage in open and timely discussion with his/her mentor regarding possession or distribution of code, data or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
-Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
-Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-MD/PhD or PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
-Background and training should include research experience in a combination of the following domains: cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, brain image technology.
-Experience with functional and/or structural brain imaging (i.e. MRI Imaging)
-Ability to manage your own projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Programming experience in various languages and software (e.g., MATLAB, Linux, C/C++, python, etc.)
-Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of diverse staff, coworkers, and investigators.
-Experience with high field MRI acquisition, processing, and analyses is highly preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MD/PhD or PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
- Background and training should include research experience in a combination of the following domains: cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, brain image technology.
- Experience with functional and/or structural brain imaging (i.e. MRI Imaging)
- Ability to manage your own projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Programming experience in various languages and software (e.g., MATLAB, Linux, C/C++, python, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of diverse staff, coworkers, and investigators.
- Experience with high field MRI acquisition, processing, and analyses is highly preferred.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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