at Umeå center for Functional Brain Imaging (UFBI) and related institutes/labs.
Postdoctoral position in neuroscience
The Department of Diagnostics and Intervention is looking for up to two postdoctoral research fellows for projects focusing on imaging of brain plasticity, with applications towards aging and dementia. The research is performed in a multidisciplinary environment, and candidates from different backgrounds are welcome to apply.
You will join the Umeå University priority research area Learning and Brain Plasticity throughout the Lifespan. Brain plasticity is the foundation for memory functions. Brain plasticity can be impaired in aging and neurodegenerative diseases, and it can also vary among healthy individuals. We still have limited insights into the factors that promote and constrain brain plasticity. This project will contribute new insights by developing and using brain imaging methods as a window into human brain plasticity. Projects will combine new data acquisition with analysis of existing datasets, and may leverage: MRI (structural, diffusion, and functional), PET (e.g., targeting synaptic plasticity), Behavioral and cognitive assessments, and Longitudinal and large-scale datasets to identify signatures of maintained brain function in ageing.
You will collaborate closely with researchers across neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, and clinical disciplines and will be involved in human lab experiments. Specific aims will be shaped jointly with supervisors, aligning with your expertise and the needs of the program. Core tasks include study design, data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of imaging data.
The Elliott Lab at the University of Minnesota is seeking applicants for a 12-month, 100%-time postdoctoral associate. This position is ideal for applicants who have MRI processing and data analysis experience and are interested in studying individual differences in cognitive and brain aging. The successful applicant will join an active laboratory, under the direction of Professor Max Elliott, that is addressing a wide array of questions in aging, brain imaging, and psychopathology research. This position will include a central role in an active, funded collaboration between the Elliott Lab and researchers at Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Chicago, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Oslo, and Umea University. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on available funding, performance, and departmental need. Salary range: $62-65K, depending on qualifications and experience.
Duties: ● 50% - Prepare manuscripts to submit for publication based on data sets in the lab, including, but not limited to, MRI, epigenetics, blood biomarkers, and cognitive assessments. ● 20% - Data management and analysis. Organizing, cleaning, analyzing, and acquiring data. ● 15% - Train and supervise undergraduates, graduate students, and personnel responsible for data collection and related data analyses. ● 15% - Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research studies.
Required qualifications: ● Ph.D. in a related field or discipline.
Preferred qualifications: ● Expertise in MRI data collection, processing, and analysis ● Experience in mentoring and supervising staff ● An established scientific publication record ● Strong data management skills
