Postdoctoral Research Associate in Brain Network Analysis

This postdoctoral position at the University of Utah’s Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge neuroimaging research within the Brain Network Lab. The successful candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of radiologists, psychologists, and biomedical engineers to analyze longitudinal brain imaging datasets. The role focuses on developing advanced neuroimaging pipelines, biomarker discovery, and precision neuroimaging approaches to understand structural and functional brain changes across the lifespan. The position emphasizes mentorship, scientific collaboration, and professional development, with access to extensive longitudinal imaging resources and computational infrastructure. It is ideal for researchers with a strong background in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related fields and a passion for translational research.

• Develop and apply advanced neuroimaging analysis pipelines for longitudinal structural MRI and resting-state functional MRI connectivity studies.
• Lead individualized brain parcellation and precision neuroimaging approaches to analyze large-scale longitudinal datasets.
• Conduct multimodal image processing, registration, and quantitative analysis to discover biomarkers for neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across radiology, psychology, and biomedical engineering to advance research initiatives.
• Engage in professional development activities including grant writing, manuscript preparation, and career advancement planning.
• Utilize extensive longitudinal imaging resources and computational infrastructure to support independent research goals.