Postdoctoral Associate, Human Brain Imaging

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate who will participate in, undertake and assist with faculty-sponsored cognitive neuroscience research involving human subjects and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Primary job functions include:

• Planning and conducting faculty-sponsored cognitive neuroscience research
• Training staff, faculty and students in the acquisition and analysis of MRI-centered data 
• Generating experimental paradigms, including coding neuropsychological tasks to be conducted during MRI scanning 
• Setting up and troubleshooting experimental equipment
• Writing and managing experimental protocols with the Institutional Review Board
• There will also be opportunities to initiate independent research projects

Requirements:

• A doctoral degree in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline
• At least three years of experience with MRI research involving human subjects
• At least two years of experience with coding experimental paradigms using E-Prime, MATLAB or equivalent programming environments
• Demonstrated capacity for professional-level independence, perseverance and innovation, as well as the ability to work as part of a team
• Strong project management skills, such as detail orientation and attentiveness to timelines
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with administrators, faculty, students, and staff across all disciplines, programs and offices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred:

• One or more first-author, peer reviewed publications involving MRI research
• Experience conducting research using Siemens Magnetom Prisma MRI technology

The Department of Psychology is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Applicants who share this goal and who are members of underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and/or persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=160070

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references