The Life History Lab is led by Dr. Marlen Z Gonzalez. Our research
looks at how physical and social affordances during development and
contemporaneously calibrate neural systems and behaviors especially as they
relate to social and affective processes in adolescence and adulthood. These
include looking at neighborhood affordances, use of space, nutrition behavior,
social networks, relationships and relationship quality, among others. The lab
collects behavioral, survey, psychophysiological, peripheral tissue, geographic
information system, and MRI data. Newer projects will include data collection
using MRI-safe gustometer to understand bioenergetic and gustatory processes
related to social phenomena.
The Community Neuroscience Initiative (CNI) is a program directed
by Dr. Gonzalez which seeks to democratize neuroscience towards community
empowerment. The initiative focuses on providing neuroeducation to educators
and students, providing consultations for community-serving organizations, and
promoting community using art and neuroscience. Our programming predominantly
focuses on Syracuse NY and some traveling is possible.
Postdoctoral Associate: The post-doctoral associate
will predominantly work on data analysis and manuscript preparation for already
collected multi-echo fMRI and behavioral data as well as help establish newer
projects. They will also help in the training of RAs and graduate students in
data collection and analysis and grant preparation as needed. There will be
some opportunity to develop new projects based on data already collected or
which will be in the process of data collection. New data collection may be
possible given careful consideration and feasibility. The post-doctoral scholar
must have a start-up mindset ready to tackle different technical challenges as
they arise. This includes feeling comfortable troubleshooting MRI-safe data
collection apparatuses (with some supervision) and setting up documentation for
other trainees. CNI duties will be generally less common but include developing
dissemination materials and engaging with community members on neuroscience
topics relevant to the community.
Required qualifications:
- PhD in
Psychology, Neuroscience, or other related field
- Strong quantitative analytical skills especially in structural
equation and bayesian modeling or computational models
- Structural and functional MRI data analysis
- Scripting in BASH, Python, and/ or Matlab
- 2 year commitment pending good review after year 1
Preferred experience:
- Working with non-student/ community populations
- Citizen science or community based participatory research
experience
- Experience with acquiring and analyzing ABCD data
To apply:
Please apply through Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22154) and submit:
- Cover letter
describing research experience, fit for the position, and future interests (2
pages max)
- CV (including full
publication list)
- Statement of
contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Provide names and email
addresses of three references as part of the application process.