Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Affective and Cognitive Neuroscience

This project studies subcortical contributions to affective experience, using high resolution functional neuroimaging. You will work directly with Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD, as well as an array of co-investigators (Jordan Theriault, PhD, Karen Quigley, PhD) whose expertise range across psychology, psychophysiology, and radiology. Mentorship will be provided to facilitate the transition to an independent research career.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Engineering or a related field with a background in affective, cognitive, social, health or systems neuroscience;
• Established quantitative and statistical skills using neuroimaging analysis platforms; and
• Excellent writing skills and a strong motivation to publish, along with a demonstrated capacity to produce first author publications.

Programming and comfort with diverse computing environments, as well as experience with graph theory, network analysis, and/or machine learning modeling confer a significant advantage.

This is a two to three year term position with opportunities for training in human systems neuroscience, and diverse integrated imaging and brain mapping methodologies. Applications including a cover letter, a CV, and names of three references must be sent by email to Drs. Barrett, Theriault and Quigley via Zoe Kross, lab manager (z.kross@northeastern.edu), and also submitted to the Northeastern hiring portal.

Expected start date: Spring, 2024

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

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