Postdoctoral Research Associate-Neuromotor Behavior Lab
Postdoctoral Research Associate-Neuromotor Behavior Lab
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
An NIHfunded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Rachael Seidler within the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Florida to work on a collaborative project which will investigate vestibular declines in older adults and how they lead to issues with mobility and spatial navigation. As one of the worlds leading research institutions the University of Florida provides an exceptionally supportive environment for research. University support includes integrated and state of the art computer technology exceptional students and staff and a network of worldrenowned scientists. The Neuromotor Behavior Laboratory (directed by Dr. Seidler) is an interdisciplinary productive and dynamic group of students and staff researching the neurocognitive control of movement.
The postdoctoral researcher will study neural correlates of vestibular function associated with walking and spatial navigation in older adults with and without subjective cognitive decline. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with a research team to collect and analyze data prepare manuscripts for publication and participate at national and international level meetings.
The position is initially available for one year and may be renewable.
More information about the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology can be found here:
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and consistent with NIH salary scale
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in psychology neuroscience kinesiology or related field.
Experience with MRI techniques and / or vestibular research is desirable. The candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills be strongly motivated and work well in a team setting. Experience with computer programming is a plus (MATLAB LabView and / or EPrime).
The project will be supervised by Dr. Rachael Seidler. The position is initially available for one year and may be renewable. Should you have any questions please directly contact Rachael D. Seidler PhD Office phone:.
Applications must be submitted online and should include:
- A cover letter describing prior research experiencecurrent interests and career goals
- A curriculum vitae
- Contact information including mailing addresses email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references
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) which can be found at University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law.
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Employment Type
Full Time
