Postdoctoral Research Associate - Radiology at Washington University in St Louis in Washington, DC

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Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Position Summary There is an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Neuroimaging Labs Research Center (NIL-RC) in the Department of Radiology at Washington University in St. Louis. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of investigators studying neurodevelopment, healthy aging, as well as Alzheimer Disease. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ . Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to): The primary responsibility of the fellow would be to contribute to and lead analyses that integrate neuroimaging (MRI and PET), behavioral (neuropsych and clinical testing), genetic, and biofluid data to better understand changes in the brain occurring over the lifespan. The fellow will also be expected to contribute to the intellectual environment of the lab by mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and participating in seminar series. Postdoctoral students will have the opportunity to contribute to grant writing and and professional development activities. Prepares and submits papers on research. Assists in the design of research experiments. Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results. Conscientious discharge of their research responsibilities. Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research. Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records. Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications. Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group. Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University. Working Conditions: This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals. Salary Range: Base pay is commensurate with experience. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in neuroscience, data science, psychology, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Collaboration, Computational Methods, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Neuroimaging, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing, Statistics Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online applicat