NIDL and brainLENS-east labs (Neurobiology of Individual Differences in Language Lab http://nidl-lab.org, PI: Roeland Hancock PhD; and Laboratory for Learning Engineering and Neural Systems http://brainlens.org, PI: Fumiko Hoeft MD PhD) at University of Connecticut’s Brain Imaging Research Center (UCONN’s BIRC) are seeking: (1) two full-time neuroimaging postdoctoral fellows, and (2) two full-time Research Coordinators. BIRC is also seeking one full-time IT staff.

TWO NEUROIMAGING POSTDOC POSITIONS @ UCONN

We are seeking two postdoctoral scholars. The postdocs will manage and execute a large-scale neuroimaging project investigating the neurobiological mechanisms underlying: (1) language, literacy and cognition in generally healthy young adults using multimodal neuroimaging techniques such as MRI, MRS and TMS (“Perturbation Postdoc”); or (2) intergenerational transmission of language and literacy in parent-offspring dyads using MRI techniques (“Intergenerational Postdoc”). In addition, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in other federally and non-federally funded-research projects in the laboratories, gain experience in grant and manuscript writing and large-scale project management, outreach and community engagement projects, and access to a wealth of archival developmental and longitudinal neuroimaging data on language and literacy.

Required qualifications:

·       PhD or equivalent in cognitive and systems neurosciences, computer science, engineering, psychology or a closely related field

·       Computational skills, including knowledge of at least one programming language and Unix commands

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Leadership and organizational skills

Preferred qualifications:

·       Exceptional skills in collecting and analyzing MRI, MRS, and/or TMS data

·       Experience in M/EEG

·       Documented history of productivity and leadership

·       Advanced knowledge and expertise in statistics, e.g. multivariate statistics, behavioral genetics, Bayesian and Monte Carlo methods

The position will be formally advertised at a later date. In the meantime, interested candidates should email [log in to unmask]with "[Postdoc Job (YOUR FULL NAME)]" in the subject line. In the email they should include (a) a current CV, (b) a one-page cover letter describing qualifications, interest, career goals and which postdoc position they are interested in (refer to as “Perturbation Postdoc/Project” or“Intergenerational Postdoc/Project”), and (c) a list of 3 potential referees with their contact information. The position can begin immediately.

Postdoctoral scholars from the lab have gone onto a range of research faculty and imaging director positions at institutions such as Stanford, Caltech, Boston College, and University of Texas.

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