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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychiatry Washington University in St. Louis in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Neuroscience
Funding
Salary range: base pay is commensurate with experience.
Country
United States
University
Washington University in St. Louis
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The Cognitive & Perceptual Development Lab at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in psychiatry to join research on early brain and behavior development in infants at risk for autism.
Working under the direction of John R. Pruett, Jr., M.D., Ph.D. at WashU Medicine, the postdoc will focus on functional MRI (fcMRI) data from large developmental studies. The project centers on understanding brain-behavior relationships in autism, with emphasis on cognitive neuroscience and neurodevelopmental questions.
The position is based in a dry lab environment and involves data processing and analysis, hypothesis generation, presentation of findings, and preparation of scientific papers. The successful candidate may also contribute to grant preparation and reporting and may assist with supervision of students and research technicians.
The lab environment is collaborative and research intensive, with expectations for collegial conduct, ethical research practice, and close engagement with the mentor and research group. The role offers the chance to work in a setting that combines neuroimaging, developmental science, and psychiatry within WashU Medicine.
Funding details
Salary range: base pay is commensurate with experience.
What's required
A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree is required. Preferred background is a PhD in systems neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, and/or developmental/experimental psychology. Familiarity with programming in Python, MATLAB, and/or C is essential. No specific certification, professional license, or work experience is required.
How to apply
Submit the application through the Workday posting using the provided application link. Include a cover letter that briefly summarizes your prior research and adds a few sentences highlighting your programming experience with an example of how you applied it to a research project.
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