Neuroscience Project Manager Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/04/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45834B
Job Title
Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title
Post Doc Res Assoc
Career Progression Track
A00
Track Level
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Typically M-F 8-5
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00879 - Radiology Research
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$63,480
Close Date
11/03/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Brain Network Lab. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team that includes faculty from radiology, psychology, biomedical engineering, and related disciplines. The Brain Network Lab is dedicated to understanding structural and functional brain changes across the lifespan. This position will contribute to the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences' growing research initiative focused on identifying the etiology and biomarkers of neurodegenerative disorders. Research projects will leverage unique longitudinal neuroimaging datasets available through the University of Utah and its collaborative research programs.
Responsibilities
Current projects focus on healthy aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and neurodevelopmental conditions, including developmental disabilities. The postdoctoral fellow will lead and contribute to the development and application of advanced neuroimaging analysis pipelines, including:
• Longitudinal structural MRI analysis
• Resting-state functional MRI connectivity and network analysis
• Individualized brain parcellation and precision neuroimaging approaches
• Multimodal image processing, registration, and quantitative analysis
• Biomarker discovery using large-scale longitudinal datasets
Training and Career Development
This position offers outstanding opportunities for multidisciplinary mentorship, scientific collaboration, and professional development. The fellow will work closely with investigators across multiple departments and will have access to extensive longitudinal imaging resources and computational infrastructure. Training will emphasize the development of independent research skills, grant writing, manuscript preparation, and career advancement toward academic, industry, or clinical research careers. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and consistent with current NIH postdoctoral stipend guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
• PhD (completed or anticipated before the start date) in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, Medical Physics, or a related field
• Evidence of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Preferred
• Experience with neuroimaging analysis methods and software (e.g., FreeSurfer, FSL, AFNI, ANTs, Connectome Workbench)
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, R, or related languages
• Experience with image processing, registration, machine learning, or computational neuroscience methods
• Interest in aging, neurodegenerative disease, developmental disabilities, or lifespan neuroscience
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
If you are interested in the position, please contact:
Dr. Molly Prigge: molly.prigge@hsc.utah.edu
https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/molly-b-dubray-prigge
Dr. Jace King: jace.king@hsc.utah.edu
https://healthcare.utah.edu/find-a-doctor/jace-b-king#tabAcademic
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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