University of Texas at Dallas
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Eating Disorders, Obesity Risk, and Pediatric Neuroimaging The University of Texas at Dallas in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Full-time 12-month postdoctoral position, 50% funded on an NIH-funded research study, with the remaining time supporting other REAL Lab projects and lab management. Salary is $63,480 DOQ and is determined by years of experience per current NIH NRSA stipend levels. Position may be renewed contingent on performance and available funds.
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University of Texas at Dallas
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The Regulation of Eating Across the Lifespan (REAL) Lab at The University of Texas at Dallas is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on research in psychology, eating disorders, obesity risk, self-regulation, binge eating, ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and pediatric neuroimaging.
The position is directed by Dr. Kathryn Smith and is based in the UTD Department of Psychology and the UTD Brain Health Imaging Center (BHIC) in Richardson, Texas, United States. The postdoc will contribute to an NIH-funded study on loss of control eating and related eating-disorder psychopathology in children and adolescents.
Responsibilities include fMRI protocol support, participant recruitment and retention, clinical interviewing, behavioral assessment, regulatory compliance, data management and analysis, manuscript preparation, grant writing, conference presentations, and lab management/mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students.
This is a full-time, 12-month position with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and funding. Salary is listed as $63,480 and is aligned with NIH NRSA stipend levels. The role is on-site and in-person only.
Minimum requirement: a Ph.D. in a related field. Preferred experience includes work with children/adolescents/families, clinical interviewing, IRB/human subjects research, mentoring, fMRI, and statistical or neuroimaging software such as R, Python, MATLAB, SPM, or FSL. English/Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.
Applications are accepted through the UT Dallas jobs portal. The position is open until filled.
Funding details
Full-time 12-month postdoctoral position, 50% funded on an NIH-funded research study, with the remaining time supporting other REAL Lab projects and lab management. Salary is $63,480 DOQ and is determined by years of experience per current NIH NRSA stipend levels. Position may be renewed contingent on performance and available funds.
What's required
Ph.D. in a related field is required. Candidates who have completed all Ph.D. requirements but are awaiting formal conferral may be eligible with official certification from the degree-granting institution. Preferred qualifications include experience working with children, adolescents, and families; clinical interviewing and/or behavioral assessment; IRB and human subjects regulatory compliance; supervising or mentoring research assistants; fMRI data collection and/or analysis; and technical skills in R, Python, MATLAB, SPM, or FSL. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred.
How to apply
Apply through the UT Dallas jobs portal using the posting link. Review the posting details and submit the application materials online. The position is open until filled.
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