As a Postdoctoral Associate, you will be working on projects related to the promotion of speech intervention for brain and language development, analysis of large, curated MRI and clinical datasets, assessment of caregiver psychosocial well-being and interactions in relation to developmental outcomes of infants born preterm, and longitudinal assessment of social environment and brain development. You will be responsible for the following:
- Conduct research independently and/or collaboratively with colleagues to ensure all studies are appropriately conducted following Lab, Department, and College policies and procedures.
- Record data, maintain databases, prepare, and analyze research data.
- Use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
- Participate in abstract and article preparation with the Principal Investigator, publish results in research journals, and present findings at conferences.
- Assist the Principal Investigator in applying for fellowship, grant, and scholarship support, as requested.
- Assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory, including training and supervising interns, students, and other laboratory personnel, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Biobehavioral Sciences
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in analyzing advanced MRI metrics, and infant motor, neurological, and language assessments.
Application Process:
Please email Nazera Pasha at nap2009@med.cornell.edu .
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Appointment Term:
Appointment term is one year with the possibility of renewal.
Starting Date:
As soon as possible.
Location of Appointment:
Laboratory space will be at the main campus, 525 East 68th Street in room LC-6.
Lab Website:
https://vivo.weill.cornell.edu/display/cwid-ket4008
Salary:
$75,812
Benefits:
A summary of employee benefits can be found on the WCM Human Resources website.
Visa Options:
Candidates applying for this position could be eligible for a J-1 Exchange visitor visa and the H-1B temporary worker visa.
Union Membership:
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Weill Cornell Medicine and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (“UAW”), and its Local Union, Weill Cornell Medicine Postdocs United-UAW Local 4100.
Contact
- Pediatrics