Lab Name: Cognitive Affective Neurodevelopment in Youth (CANDY)
Supervisor Name: Giorgia Picci
Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Description:
The Cognitive Affective Neurodevelopment in Youth (CANDY) Laboratory at the Institute for Human Neuroscience, directed by Dr. Giorgia Picci, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position. The postdoctoral fellow will join a vibrant and rapidly growing group of cognitive neuroscientists in Omaha using world-class neuroimaging equipment and resources, with significant opportunities within the Institute for career development and promotion to faculty.
Successful applicants will have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, human development studies, or a related field by the position start date, with an excellent publication record for their career stage. The position is up to 3 years in duration. Expertise in developmental neuroscience, neuroimaging, and statistical modeling is essential. Applicants with a strong interest and prior experience in early adversity, puberty, and/or mental health-focused research will be given preference. The postdoctoral fellow will take a lead role in data analysis, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of findings. There will also be opportunities to shape future projects, contribute to grant writing, and build an independent research program.
Applicants will be asked to provide a statement of research interests, a CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Giorgia Picci (giorgia.picci@boystown.org). Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with a flexible start date in late 2025/early 2026.
For further information about current projects, visit the CANDY Laboratory’s website: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.instituteforhumanneuroscience.org%2fcandy-lab&c=E,1,dTYgou033tmoo79cdB7P-1iEtvKYzECGDh48gjq037KT8hN_sRpDsK4epo9MRhuq7d9kuVIoBlC1uBssIwiyjYuQIHCt8hhC6i7wDjEeGdEJF4y5ognY8Q,,&typo=1
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