The Neuroscape Center at UCSF is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on an NIA-funded translational neuroscience project examining the effects of a tablet-based digital rhythm training intervention on cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. The Post-Doctoral Scholar works directly with the Principal Investigator. This is a 2-year position with the possibility of extension pending availability of funding and job performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Data collection from human participants: schedule and prepare remote and in-person data collection sessions; monitor experimental procedures
- Data processing and analysis
- Training and supervision of full-time study coordinators and undergraduate interns
- Assisting with research protocols and compliance
- Contributing to data dissemination (poster presentations, manuscript submissions)
Job Requirements
- PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical science, music theory
- Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS)
- A record of peer-reviewed publications
- Excellent communication skills, keen attention to detail, and strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working independently
- Experience with randomized control trials
- Prior experience working with older adults with a preference for experience with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
- Background in music and a strong understanding of music theory
Note: we will request the names of references from applicants once an initial application phase is passed.
About Neuroscape and UCSF:
Neuroscape is a translational neuroscience center within the Department of Neurology at UCSF. We engage in technology creation and scientific research to better assess and optimize brain function of both healthy and impaired individuals. Neuroscape researchers engage in multiple areas of neuroscience research, including studies of attention, memory, perception, neuroplasticity, cognitive development, brain aging, non-invasive brain stimulation, neurofeedback, and psychedelics. Our research studies are supported by Neuroscape’s technological innovations in interactive media & video games, virtual reality & multisensory integration, mobile technology & remote trial platforms, multimodal biosensing & advanced neuroimaging, and machine learning & signal processing. Results from our studies are applied to advance novel approaches that better assess and improve cognition in healthy populations – children to seniors – as well as individuals with a broad range of medical conditions, such as ADHD, Depression, Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s Disease. To learn more, visit: neuroscape.ucsf.edu
UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.