Postdoctoral Research Associate- Neurocognitive and Behavioral Development Laboratory

Job Information

Job No: 538562

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Social/Behavioral Science, Grant or Research Administration

Department:  - HH-APK-ADMINISTRATION

The Neurocognitive and Behavioral Development Laboratory at the University of Florida is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to lead two NIH‑funded research projects focused on aging and dementia risk in middle‑aged and older autistic adults. These projects are housed in the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology and are conducted in close collaboration with the UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute Human Imaging Core, and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases.

The team provides a multidisciplinary research environment and strong clinical‑translational training opportunities.

• Publish scientific findings in peer‑reviewed journals (expected 2‑3 publications per year)
• Support the Principal Investigator in grant development and submission
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research activities related to human data acquisition, data quality control, data analysis, result interpretation, presentations, and manuscript preparation
• Contribute to the development of new research studies, laboratory manuals, and standard operating procedures
• Participate actively in lab meetings and collaborative research activities

The candidate should have:

• A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Science, Psychology, Kinesiology, or a closely related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑based research environment
• Proficiency with at least one statistical software package and experience conducting quantitative analyses
• Strong organizational skills and motivation to lead complex human‑subjects research

• Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
• Human biomechanics (e.g., motion capture, kinetics, EMG)
• Human neuroimaging (e.g., T1‑, T2‑weighted MRI, diffusion‑weighted imaging)
• Programming experience (e.g., MATLAB or Python)
• Demonstrated trajectory toward applying for an NIH K‑award within two years of appointment

The position will be supervised by Dr. Zheng Wang. The appointment is for 30 months, with the possibility of renewal. Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Wang g.

• A cover letter that includes a statement of research experience and interests
• A curriculum vitae
• PDF copies of three recent publications or writing samples
• Contact information of three professional references

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

The position will remain open until filled. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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