Postdoctoral Research Associate-The Neurocognitive and Behavioral Development Laboratory - University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

About the Job

The Neurocognitive and Behavioral Development Laboratory (https://nbd-lab.wixsite.com/mysite) at the University of Florida is seeking a highly motivated and goal-oriented applicant for a postdoctoral associate position to lead two NIH-funded research projects focused on aging and dementia risk in adults with autism spectrum disorder.

Classification Title:	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Description:	The Neurocognitive and Behavioral Development Laboratory (https://nbd-lab.wixsite.com/mysite) at the University of Florida is seeking a highly motivated and goal-oriented applicant for a postdoctoral associate position to lead two NIH-funded research projects focused on aging and dementia risk in adults with autism spectrum disorder. These research projects are conducted through the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology in collaboration with the UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (http://card.ufl.edu/), the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (https://autism.psychiatry.ufl.edu/), UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Human Imaging Core (https://www.ctsi.ufl.edu/research/laboratory-services/human- imaging-core/), and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases (https://fixel.ufhealth.org/), providing diverse research and clinical training opportunities. Responsibilities Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals (2-3 publications per year) Support the PI in grant writing and submission Supervise research activities within the lab for graduate students regarding human data acquisition, data quality control, data analysis, result interpretation/presentations, and manuscript preparations. Other responsibilities include preparing and developing new research studies, developing laboratory manuals, and participating in lab/research meetings. More information about the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology can be found here: http://hhp.ufl.edu/about/departments/apk/
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with experience and consistent with NIH guidelines
Minimum Requirements:	The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Kinesiology, Health Science, or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience in one or more of the following areas: Human biomechanics (EMG, Motion capture, Kinetics) Human brain imaging (MRI, DTI) Demonstrated ability to progress towards an NIH K- award applicant within the first 12 months of position. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Highly motivated. Work well in a team setting. Experience with computer programming is a plus (MATLAB or Python).
Special Instructions to Applicants:	The project will be supervised by Dr. Zheng Wang. The position is for 24 months with the possibility to renew. Should you have any questions, please directly contact Dr. Wang at zheng.wang@ufl.edu. Applications must be submitted online and should include: A cover letter that includes a statement of research experience and interests A curriculum vitae PDF copies of three recent publications or writing samples Contact information of three professional references The position will remain open until filled. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

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