Postdoctoral Associate, Office of Research, Center for Brain Recovery (23599932941010)

The Center for Brain Recovery (CBR) at Boston University is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Researcher to join our dynamic team. CBR is a cutting-edge research center focused on understanding, treating, and preventing neurological disorders such as stroke, brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and more. Our interdisciplinary team of clinicians, neuroscientists, engineers, and data scientists is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of the brain, with a goal to improve brain function and enhance the quality of life for those affected by neurological conditions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with our group of researchers to advance our mission of addressing brain disorders through innovative research projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in neuroimaging, neuroscience, data science, and clinical trials, contributing to our understanding of brain function and neurological disease. Key responsibilities of the position include:

Neuroimaging and Neuroscience Research:

• Collaborate on projects aimed at obtaining a dynamic picture of the functioning brain and identifying novel signatures of brain disease.
• Use innovative research techniques to continuously monitor brain function in real-world settings.

Neurobiomarker Development: 

• Conduct research to identify neural and behavioral biomarkers of brain health, both during recovery and in cases of neurological decline.
• Develop advanced computational models to extract clinically significant information from neuroimaging data for diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.

Data Science and AI Research:

• Utilize data science and AI methods to predict human cognitive function and individual patient recoveries after rehabilitation and in cases of neurological decline.
• Analyze large behavioral datasets to enable early detection of neurodegenerative diseases and create patient profiles of recovery trajectories.

Clinical Trials:

• Participate in clinical trials related to rehabilitation for various neurological disorders, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and primary progressive aphasia (PPA).
• Assist in conducting randomized control trials, evaluating behavioral, functional, and brain plasticity outcomes.

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, neuroimaging, data science, psychology, neuropsychology, speech language pathology, or a related field.
• Strong research background and experience in relevant research methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Prior experience in clinical research or clinical trial involvement is a plus.
• A commitment to ethical research practices and patient-centered care.

Interested candidates should submit the following application materials to [email protected] or [email protected] :

• A cover letter outlining your research interests and relevant experience.
• A current CV detailing your academic and research achievements.
• Contact information for at least two professional references.

Do not apply through the BU Careers Website.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.