Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $62,000-$65,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
Ph.d. in psychology or neuroscience
Experience collecting fmri or eeg data
Proficiency in python, matlab, or rstudio
The Memory and Aging Lab at UT Austin is seeking postdoctoral researchers to investigate the neurocognitive mechanisms linking depression, sleep health, and episodic memory impairments across diverse adult populations

Job Summary

  • The Memory and Aging Lab at UT Austin is seeking postdoctoral researchers to investigate the neurocognitive mechanisms linking depression, sleep health, and episodic memory impairments across diverse adult populations.
  • Successful candidates will design experiments, collect behavioral and neuroimaging data, perform advanced statistical analyses, and write scientific manuscripts.
  • Positions are multi-year roles with a salary range of $62,000 to $65,000, consistent with NIH levels, and offer eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Matching Summary

The Memory and Aging Lab at UT Austin is seeking postdoctoral researchers to investigate the neurocognitive mechanisms linking depression, sleep health, and episodic memory impairments across diverse adult populations.

Salary

Base: $62,000-$65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: TRS retirement plan eligibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in psychology or neuroscience
  • Experience collecting fMRI or EEG data
  • Proficiency in Python, Matlab, or RStudio
  • Advanced neuroimaging and computational analyses
  • Peer-reviewed publication record

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in social determinants of health disparities
  • Experience conducting clinical assessments of depression
  • Ability to speak and understand Spanish
  • Mentoring experience for junior research assistants
  • Experience with wearable technologies

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. received within three years of start date
  • Evidence of peer-reviewed publications
  • Eligibility to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have authorization to work in the US

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