Research Associate (Post Doc)

University of Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Richardson, TEXAS
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Posting Number S05399P
Position Title Research Associate (Post Doc)
Functional Title Research Associate (Post Doc)
Department Center for Vital Longevity
Salary Range Starting at $56,484.00
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Dallas
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 01/18/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 02/19/2024
Job Summary
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral fellowship position under the supervision of Dr. Gagan Wig, in the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas.
The Wig Neuroimaging Lab’s research program is focused on studying large-scale functional brain network organization, and how it changes across the adult lifespan in both health and disease (with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s Disease).
The Wig Neuroimaging Lab is currently conducting a neuroimaging study –The Midlife Brain Environment Study (MBES)– which is an ongoing, longitudinal research project aimed at understanding how factors in an individual’s environment and lifestyle impact their brain aging and cognitive ability. This dataset is enriched to include participants from under-represented segments of the population. In addition to brain imaging and cognitive and sensory motor data collection, MBES also includes the collection of biospecimens, activity tracking using passive sensors, and ecological momentary assessment.
The post-doctoral associate will work on MBES and be responsible for developing study-specific data processing pipelines for the multiple types of data that are collected, and analyzing data collected under the project. There will also be an opportunity to curate, process, and analyze other datasets that are used in various lifespan brain imaging projects in the lab. Background in processing and analysis of human brains is required for this position.
Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D in a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience
Education: PhD degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Systems Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field. Salary is commensurate with experience, level of education, and fit to the desired skill set for this position.
Experience: Experience in brain imaging and behavioral data collection is highly preferred. Experience working with brain imaging data and experience with brain imaging processing and analysis software such as FreeSurfer, SPM, AFNI, FSL, Connectome Workbench is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The ability to work on a team, good organizational skills, and strong written and oral communication are necessary for this position. Current knowledge or an interest in advancing your knowledge in Systems and/or Cognitive Neuroscience is required. Coding in a general-purpose programming (e.g., Bash/Python or equivalent), or an analysis-oriented programming language (e.g., R/Python/MATLAB or equivalent) are desired. Knowledge and experience in applying advanced statistical methods (e.g., multivariate statistics, graph theory, structural equation models, longitudinal data analysis, time series analysis, Bayesian statistics, machine learning) to complex behavioral/biological datasets is highly preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Propose and conduct independent research projects relevant to the laboratory’s program of research. Will conduct independent research projects focused on characterizing brain aging across the lifespan and isolating genetic and environmental determinants of brain aging and the behavioral impacts of these changes. Emphasis will be placed on the MBES dataset, but not limited to this project.
  • Data processing and analysis. Will process neuroimaging data (structural and functional MRI) for analysis of brain structure and large-scale functional brain network organization.
  • Supervision of research staff. Will help manage data collection and supervise scientific staff. This includes overseeing data collection operations administered by research assistants and graduate students, training new scientific staff, identifying issues in data collection activities and propose solutions for the team.
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
Specific Supervision: The research associate will report to Dr. Wig and interface with other scientific personnel and students in the lab. They will perform routine assignments independently to conclusion; unusual problems and exceptions to procedures or processes are referred to the supervisor.
The position is available immediately, although the start date is negotiable; the length of the position will be two years with a possibility for extension. Competitive packages will be provided, based on experience.
Interested applicants are welcome to email Dr. Wig at ([email protected]); please include a CV with a brief description of your research interests and career goals. Additional information about the laboratory is available at: https://www.wigneurolab.org.
Remote work is not available for this position.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
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