Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 23 Sep 2021

Posting Information


Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003197
Department Psychiatry - Research - 412250
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary Range
Full-time/Part-time Full Time
If part-time, hours per week
FTE
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Posting Open Date 08/24/2021
Posting Close Date 09/23/2021
Open Until Filled No
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Summary
The ACM (Advanced Computation Medicine) Lab in the Department of Psychiatry, Computer Science, and Neuroscience Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a talented, highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in biomedical image processing with the focus on image registration and shape analysis. The ACM Lab is developing computational tool to understand how genetic factors affect brain structure using tissue clearing and microscopic technologies. 
Responsibilities for this position include a combination of: 
Developing image registration algorithm for large-scale microscopy images of mouse brain.  
Developing computational and algorithmic approaches to understand the brain development. 
Interact cross-functionally: work with people across the team to find creative solutions and deliver them 
Skilled at data visualization and presentation The candidate will be called upon to present work at national and international research conferences. 
Educational Requirements
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Science, Biomedical Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical discipline. 
Experience with computer vision and medical imaging. 
Strong foundation in machine learning and data science. 
Programming skills with proficiency in Python, C/C++, and/or Matlab. 
Qualifications and Experience
Experience with neuroimaging/neuroscience studies 
Experience with biomedical image processing
Ability to present/visualize outputs to multidisciplinary audience  
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Special Instructions
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Other required application materials:  Statement of Interest
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/198016
Special Physical and Mental Requirements

Department Contact Name and Title Alicia Isley - HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected]. 
 
Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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