About this position
Postdoctoral Research Associate - The Neurocognitive and Behavioral Development Laboratory
- Job No: 541391
- Work Type: Full Time
- Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
- Categories: Social/Behavioral Science, Grant or Research Administration
- Department: 26030100 - HH-APK-ADMINISTRATION
Job Description
Classification Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate - The Neurocognitive and Behavioral Development Laboratory
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Rehabilitation Science, or a closely related field
Job Description:
These projects are housed in the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology and are conducted in close collaboration with the UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities ( http://card.ufl.edu/ ), the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment ( https://autism.psychiatry.ufl.edu/ ), the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Human Imaging Core ( https://www.ctsi.ufl.edu/research/laboratory-services/human-imaging-core/ ), and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases ( https://fixel.ufhealth.org/ ). Together, these partnerships provide a rich, multidisciplinary research environment and strong clinical–translational training opportunities.
The Postdoctoral Associate will play a central role in these NIH-funded projects and will be expected to take intellectual leadership across multiple aspects of the research program.
Responsibilities
- Publish scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals (expected 2–3 publications per year)
- Support the PI in grant development and submission
- Supervise graduate and undergraduate research activities related to human data acquisition, data quality control, data analysis, result interpretation, presentations, and manuscript preparation
- Contribute to the development of new research studies, laboratory manuals, and standard operating procedures
- Participate actively in lab meetings and collaborative research activities
Expected Salary:
$62,652
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Rehabilitation Science, or a closely related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based research environment
- Proficiency with at least one statistical software package and experience conducting quantitative analyses
- Strong organizational skills and motivation to lead complex human-subjects research
Preferred:
Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
- Statistical analysis (e.g., SPSS or R)
- Programming experience (e.g., MATLAB or Python)
- Demonstrated trajectory toward applying for an NIH K-award within two years of appointment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The position will be supervised by Dr. Zheng Wang. The appointment is for 30 months, with the possibility of renewal.
In order to be considered, you must upload the following:
- A cover letter describing research experience and interests
- Curriculum vitae
- PDF copies of three recent publications or writing samples
- Contact information for three professional references
For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Zheng Wang directly at zheng.wang@ufl.edu .
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Applications Close: 01 October 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541391
Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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