Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onNoDo, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68102, United States
The Institute for Human Neuroscience at Boys Town National Research Hospital, directed by Dr. Tony Wilson, is revolutionizing human brain research. Having the Institute directly on the historic Boys Town campus means research findings can be used to improve treatments and help change the way America cares for children and families, everywhere. The Institute is setting the pace for neuroscience research in the region.
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
We have an open postdoctoral fellowship position within the Institute's Dynamic Imaging of Cognition & Neuromodulation (DICoN) Laboratory, led by Dr. Wilson. The position is up to three years in duration. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and rapidly growing group of cognitive neuroscientists in Omaha using state-of-the-art neuroimaging equipment and resources, with significant opportunities within the Institute for career development and promotion to faculty.
Postdoctoral research fellows work under the same general guidelines and receive the same compensation as NIH-funded postdoctoral trainees. The role offers a flexible area of research focus, with a primary emphasis on finding the best candidates to join our Institute. Applicants with previous experience in developmental psychology and/or aging neuroscience will be given preference.
Major research-dedicated tools in the Institute include a new 3T Siemens Prisma MRI system, two next-generation MEG Neo systems, an optically-pumped magnetometry (OPM) system, a mock MRI scanner, high-definition transcranial direct- and alternating-current stimulation (HD-tDCS/tACS) equipment, high-performance computing space, advanced biomechanical equipment, and extensive support staff for neuropsychological testing and participant recruitment. In 2022, the Institute will be the only site in North America to also have a high-density optically-pumped magnetometry (OPM) system.
Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
Work model: On-site
NoDo, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68102, United States
Omaha, Nebraska
Previous experience in developmental psychology and/or aging neuroscience.
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Skills: Neuroimaging, Statistical Modeling, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Aging Neuroscience, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Applications, Basic Life Support, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative.
Education: Must have a recent Ph.D. or equivalent degree in an appropriate discipline.
Boys Town National Research Hospital, based in Boys Town, Nebraska, operates within the hospitals and health care industry. Since its founding in 1977, the facility has gained international recognition for clinical and research programs centered on childhood deafness, visual impairment, and related communication disorders. The institution has developed medical protocols now implemented in hospitals and clinics nationwide. Starting in 2019, the hospital expanded its focus to include pediatric neuroscience as both a clinical practice and a subject of intensive study.
The hospital provides a wide array of clinical services, with pediatric care serving as its largest division through Boys Town Pediatrics, which maintains offices throughout the Omaha area. More than 25 specialties are available, covering orthopaedics, ear, nose, and throat services, audiology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, pulmonology, and multiple levels of pediatric behavioral health. The campus in Boys Town features surgical, inpatient, and pediatric intensive care units staffed by board-certified specialists, nurses, and physician hospitalists dedicated to the unique needs of young patients.
As a research-focused institution, the hospital employs national leaders in genetics, neuroscience, hearing, language, vision, and speech disorders. These experts utilize innovative technologies to advance medical diagnoses, evaluations, and treatment discoveries. Annually, the facility serves over 60,000 children and families from across the United States.
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Experience
Intern
Education
Must have a recent Ph.D. or equivalent degree in an appropriate discipline
Job Type
Full-Time