Research Associate/Postdoc

  • The University of Texas at Dallas
  • Dallas, Texas
  • Full Time
Research Associate/Postdoc

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To be considered, candidates must submit:

List of 3 references

Copy of one manuscript

Exampleputer code in R, Python, or C++

The start date for the job is flexible.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS05488P

Position TitleResearch Associate/Postdoc

Functional Title

DepartmentNeuroscience

Salary Range$61,008, Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications

Pay BasisMonthly

Position StatusRegular full-time

LocationRichardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date06/02/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Desired Start Date

Job Summary

The Brain Circuits Laboratory, led by Steven Small and Ana Solodkin, is seeking highly motivated post-doctoral scientists interested in understanding the neurobiology of language using naturalistic approaches and dynamic network modeling and/or studying multi-scale modeling of brain dynamics in neurodegenerative diseases.

The Research Associate will be primarily responsible for planning, conducting, and directing a wide variety of experiments, for evaluating and interpreting research data, all with a significant writing responsibility, including research protocols, IRB applications, grant proposals, and manuscripts. Supervision of graduate and undergraduate students is part of this responsibility. The position will involve conducting experiments using advanced human brain recording equipment; ingplex image acquisition and analysis techniques; and planning and executing experiments according to research protocols.

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). 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 researchmunity. The Solodkin/Small Brain Circuits Laboratory is physically located in the Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Science Building on the campus of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, less than a mile away from the Callier Center for Communication Disorders, The UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth (which houses two Siemens Prisma 3T MRI systems), the UT Dallas Center for Vital Longevity (brain aging Institute), the University of Texas Advanced Imaging Research Center (which houses a 7T MRI scanner and a MEG unit), and the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry of UT Southwestern Medical Center. The city of Dallas is an international economic hub with a vibrant cultural atmosp and world-class sports and entertainment in 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 position is funded for a 1 year with the possibility of renewal, dependent on performance and continued funding availability.

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

REQUIRED:

Ph.D in a related field

HIGHLY PREFERRED:

Ph.D. in Cognitive or Systems Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Psychology, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, or Linguistics

A minimum of two first-author papers published or accepted in impactful peer-reviewed journals

A firm background in human neuroscience,putational and statistical methods, software tools for imaging, MRI scanning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and execute new experiments in naturalistic brain imaging of language

Interpret data and build dynamic network characterizations

Write a number of articles as the first author

Supervise graduate students and undergraduate student researchers

Other duties assigned

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Basic knowledge in systems and/or cognitive neuroscience

Knowledge of brain imaging analysis methods

Knowledge of multivariate statistics and/or digital signal processing

Familiarity with the Unix operating system

Creative thinking skills and a predisposition for problem solving

Amand of the literature in the neurobiology of language and/or neurodegeneration

Kindness and ability to work collaboratively

Excellent oral and writtenmunication skills

Strong proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Remote Work: (i.e. eligible for hybrid schedule, etc.):

Some percentage possible by formal agreement in advance.

Travel:

This position may be subject to local travel for assessment or participant needs. Other occasional travel may occur such as for training/development, conferences, etc.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with aprehensive benefit package including:

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Internal Training

Medical insurance - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long and short-term disability

Retirement Plan Options

Paid time off

Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Job ID: 479497827
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2025

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