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Postdoctoral Associate

  • 532930
  • Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
  • Psychology
  • Research / Scientific
  • Research Faculty
  • Virginia Tech

Job Description

The Affective Neurodynamics and Developmental (AND) Lab, directed by Dr. Tae-Ho Lee, and JK Lifespan Development Lab, directed by Dr. Jungmeen Kim-Spoon, at Virginia Tech are searching for a postdoctoral researcher for research projects examining lifespan neural development of emotion and cognitive systems and developmental trajectories of brain functioning as risk and protective mechanisms contributing to health risk behaviors. These projects utilize state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques and include both longitudinal and cross-sectional analyses across a wide age range, from adolescents to older adults.

For more information about the AND lab please visit: https://andlab.psyc.vt.edu/ and the JK Lifespan Development Lab, visit: https://support.psyc.vt.edu/labs/jklifespan.

Key Responsibilities:
Performing advanced analyses and modeling of neuroimaging and behavioral data.
Preparing manuscripts for publication.
Overseeing neuroimaging data.
Collaborating on the development and execution of empirical research projects.
Assisting with grant proposals.
Mentoring graduate students and junior lab members

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field by appointment start date.

Experience in brainstem analysis using neuromelanin imaging at both structural and functional levels

Experience with various functional connectivity approaches (e.g., PPI, Beta-Series, and C

Experience in fMRI task design, analysis, and connectivity modeling

Experience with long-term cognitive training programs

Experience with neural modulation techniques (e.g., tDCS, TMS)

Experience with longitudinal data analysis

Experience working with developmental populations (e.g., adolescents and older adults)

Scripting skills in Bash and MATLAB

Preferred Qualifications

Operating MRI scanners combined with physiological measures

 

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience 

Hours per week

40 - exempt status 

Review Date

04/28/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Michelle Wooddell at mwooddel@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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