Post-Doctoral Fellow

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine/ Department of Radiology

Postdoctoral Fellow

Position # 00799864 - Requisition #26862

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The School of Medicine's Department of Radiology has an opening for a full-time University Staff Postdoctoral Fellow position.

Overall Description of Responsibility or Nature of Work:

This position reports directly to Dr. Jody Tanabe, MD, Professor in the Department of Radiology. The goal of our research group is to treat and improve the understanding of mechanisms underlying substance use disorders. We use task-based and resting state functional MRI and electrophysiological methods to study brain addiction circuits. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse group of clinicians and scientists including radiologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, and will build upon the group's previous work using functional imaging and local field potentials.

Specific Position Duties (Percentages of Time are approximate) may include the following:

Data analysis (85%):

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  Create image analysis pipelines for functional MRI data

  
  
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  Maintain accurate, up to date imaging and field potential databases with QC/QA documentation

  
  
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  Conduct statistical image analyses to understanding neurobehavioral and treatment responses

  
  
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  Conduct signal processing analyses on local field potentials

  
  
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  Perform data analytics across temporal-spatial scales

  
  
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  Apply machine learning methods to predict brain-behavioral relationships

  
  

Scientific productivity (10%):

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  Submit and present at least 1 scientific abstract annually

  
  
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  Prepare and submit at least 1 first-authored manuscript annually

  
  
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  Conduct literature reviews, create annotated bibliographies, reference manager

  
  
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  Assist preparing papers and grants

  
  
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  Apply for independent research grants (optional)

  
  

Other (5%):

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  Maintain certifications in Human Subjects Research

  
  
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  Monitor participants during fMRI and local field potential (LFP) sessions

  
  
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  Attend weekly research meetings

  
  
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  Lead journal club

  
  

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $54,840 - $66,600, which is in alignment with the most current NIH NRSA pay scale, based on years of postdoctoral experience.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD degree in Biomedical engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biostatistics, Neuroscience, Psychology, or related fields.
• Research experience in at least one of the following areas: resting or task-based functional MRI, multivariate pattern analysis, or computational modeling.
• Command of programming tools such as Matlab, R, Linux, Python, and scripting abilities, Jupyter notebooks, Google Colab.
• Experience with image analysis, modeling, or data mining tools (i.e. AFNI, FSL, FreeSurfer, SPM, DTI studio, Conn, LEAD-DBS, fMRIPrep, etc.)

Desired or preferred:

• Demonstrated evidence of critical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.