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Texas A&M University · 14 hours ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Bryan, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$5,416.67/mo - $5,416.67/mo

6+ years exp

Texas A&M University is one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, focusing on transformative education and innovative research. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research on clinical outcomes related to low-intensity focused ultrasound, utilizing their expertise to complete projects and contribute to publications.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise

Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise

Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite

Analyzes research data and summarizes results

Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications

May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project

Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups

Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors

Ability to perform advanced structural and functional image analysis

Ability to perform Free Surfer analyses for structural brain images

Ability to perform whole-brain probabilistic tractography preferably withMRtrix3

Ability to perform advanced fMRI preprocessing with fMRIPrep pipeline (inBIDS -Brain Imaging Data Structure -environment)

Ability to perform seed-to-voxel and voxel-to-voxel functional fMRI connectivity analysis with AFNI, CONN, and SPM

Familiarity with low-intensity focused ultrasound modeling to establish actual tissue energy delivery (preferably with Babel Brain or embedded in Brain sight neuro navigation system, or k-wave)

Ability to perform advanced complex network analysis (preferably with experience on NetworkX)

Ability to obtain advanced graphics (e.g. seaborn)

Code in Python, C and BASH

Qualification

Ph.D in NeurosciencesAdvanced image analysisFree Surfer analysesFMRI preprocessingFunctional connectivity analysisLow-intensity focused ultrasoundComplex network analysisPython programmingC programmingBASH scriptingData analysisResearch writingMentoring students

Required

must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D) in a relevant field from an accredited institution

Preferred

Doctoral work in the area of Neurosciences and/or Network Analysis

Ability to perform advanced structural and functional image analysis

6 years of experience in Neuroscience

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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