Post Doctoral Research Associate

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Arlington, TEXAS
Deadline: ;

Position Information


Posting Number F00631P
Position Title Post Doctoral Research Associate
Department Bioengineering
Location Arlington
Job Family Faculty
Position Status Full-time
Rank Open-NTT
Work Hours Standard
Open to External and Internal
FLSA Exempt
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
The Department of Bioengineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a rank Postdoctoral status. This position will focus on analyzing imaging data, developing novel methods for analysis and integration of multimodal neuroimaging, behavioral and clinical data, and building large-scale deep learning models for multimodal neuroimaging datasets to construct predictive network models in psychiatric disorders.
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CBC Requirement
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Neuroimaging data collection and management
Data analysis and model building
Develop advanced deep learning and machine learning algorithms
Assist with organizing large scale multimodal neuroimaging datasets, brain imaging quality control and processing
Assist with grant applications, manuscript preparation and supervision of RAs and volunteers
Performs other duties as needed
Required Qualifications
PhD degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, biostatistics, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Doctor degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, biostatistics, or a related field
Experience in working with an MRI scanner
Experience in developing state-of-the-art Machine Learning algorithms
Experience with one or more deep learning libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras
Hands-on experience with neuroimaging processing pipelines
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong interest in neuroscience and psychiatric research


Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
The Bioengineering Department is on the cutting edge of technology and research, with multiple current grants funded by the NIH, NSF, and others for work related to traumatic brain injuries, cancer, imaging, and biomedical technology. Our faculty and graduate students enjoy an association with nearby UT Southwestern Medical Center, one of the top medical schools in the nation.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Working Title Post Doc
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ADA Accommodations
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Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 06/02/2025
Open Date 03/20/2025
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Special Instructions to Applicant
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/31387 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
  • Contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Xi Zhu at xi.zhu@uta.edu .
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta .


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