About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. JOB SUMMARY General Summary: Performs basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing methods and
theories. Assists the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and assists in reporting related to grants. Maintains the laboratory and may exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. Primary responsibility is ensuring that the research is complete. The appointment generally does not extend beyond two years. Major Responsibilities Assist in initiating, executing, and completing
research and experiments (60%) Prepare and write research papers and presentations (25%) Laboratory management (5%) Train students and other personnel (5%) Professional Development Activities (grant writing, teaching, designer and user experience training) (5%) Qualifications. Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent; be able to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship; work under the supervision of a senior
scholar. Please use the space below to identify specific requirements for this position. Seeking Postdoc to lead fMRI data analyses related to aging, Locus Coeruleus and cognition We seek to hire an interdisciplinary post-doctoral researcher in a joint project focused to understand fMRI of Aging with a focus on the Locus Coeruleus. This project involves a collaboration between Aaron Seitz at Northeastern University,
Xiaoping Hu, Ilana Bennett, and Weiwei Zhang at the University of California Riverside and Megan Peters at the University of California Irvine. This opportunity will involve working on an NIA-funded project to understand how individual differences in the structure and function of the locus coeruleus moderate perception and memory in an older adult population. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to take a lead
role in data analyses related to the project. Successful candidates should have a strong background in fMRI data collection and analysis, advanced computational and statistical competencies, project management skills, creativity and a high-level of conscientiousness. They should also have expertise in one or more of the following areas (and knowledge of the others): cognitive aging, brain aging, psychophysics,
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