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Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Proposed Minimum Salary $5,416.67 monthly Job Location Bryan ...

Psychiatrist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$310 - $450/hr

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Psychiatrist

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$335K - $450K/yr

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Psychiatrist

Austin, TX · On-site

$240 - $360/hr

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Psychiatrist

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$335K - $450K/yr

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Psychiatrist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$310K/yr

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Psychiatrist

Austin, TX · On-site

$210 - $320/hr

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Psychiatrist

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$300K - $360K/yr

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Psychiatrist

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$330K - $450K/yr

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Psychiatrist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$310K/yr

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Psychiatrist

Stockton, CA · On-site

$330K - $400K/yr

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

Participate in continuing education activities with talented colleagues and regularly review new scientific literature to stay current with the latest interventional psychiatry research, treatment ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychiatry research in the United States is $56.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $71.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in psychiatry research?

To thrive in Psychiatry Research, you generally need a background in psychology, neuroscience, or related fields with strong research methodology skills, often supported by an advanced degree such as a Master's or PhD. Familiarity with statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R), research databases, and compliance certifications such as CITI training are typically important. Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and attention to detail help researchers collaborate effectively and accurately interpret findings. These competencies are vital for producing high-quality, ethical research that advances psychiatric knowledge and improves patient care.

What is psychiatry research?

A Psychiatry Research job involves studying mental health conditions, treatments, and underlying neurological and psychological mechanisms. Researchers in this field design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and publish findings to advance psychiatric knowledge. They may work in academic institutions, hospitals, or pharmaceutical companies, often collaborating with clinicians and scientists. Their goal is to develop better diagnostic tools, therapies, and interventions for mental health disorders.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in psychiatry research?

Professionals in Psychiatry Research are often responsible for designing and conducting studies, analyzing data, and writing research papers or reports. Day-to-day tasks may include recruiting study participants, conducting interviews or assessments, administering surveys, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Teamwork is common, as researchers collaborate with clinicians, statisticians, and other scientists to interpret results and translate findings into real-world applications. This hands-on and collaborative work environment provides exposure to cutting-edge psychiatric research and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

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Infographic showing various Psychiatry Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $117,245 per year, or $56.4 per hour.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Tamus

Bryan, TX

$5.4K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,416.67 monthly

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalueswhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Whowe are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation,Texas A&M Healthencompasses five colleges andnumerouscenters and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovativeresearchand team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research into clinical research with behavioral and neuroscience outcomes pertaining to the use of low-intensity focused ultrasound in human subjects. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of the worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

What you need to know

Salary:$65,000 annually

Location: Bryan, TX

Schedule: Full-Time

  • May be required to work weekends and/or after normal hours.

  • May require travel.

Please note:This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Apply!Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV toassistus with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Required education and experience

  • must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D) in a relevant field from an accredited institution

Preferred qualifications

  • Doctoral work in the area of Neurosciences and/or Network Analysis.

  • Ability to perform advanced structural and functional image analysis.

  • 6 years of experience in Neuroscience.

Responsibilities

Research

  • Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise.

  • Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.

  • Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.

  • Analyzes research data and summarizes results.

  • Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.

Mentoring

  • May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.

Presentations

  • Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups.

  • Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

Psychiatry Research Duties

  • Ability to perform advanced structural and functional image analysis

  • Ability to perform Free Surfer analyses for structural brain images.

  • Ability to perform whole-brain probabilistic tractography preferably withMRtrix3

  • Ability to perform advanced fMRI preprocessing with fMRIPrep pipeline (inBIDS -Brain Imaging Data Structure -environment).

  • Ability to perform seed-to-voxel and voxel-to-voxel functional fMRI connectivity analysis with AFNI, CONN, and SPM.

  • Familiarity with low-intensity focused ultrasound modeling to establish actual tissue energy delivery (preferably with Babel Brain or embedded in Brain sight neuro navigation system, or k-wave).

  • Ability to perform advanced complex network analysis (preferably with experience on NetworkX).

  • Ability to obtain advanced graphics (e.g. seaborn).

  • Code in Python, C and BASH.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events,state-of-the-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.

  • Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts,and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

  • 12-15 daysof annual paid holidays

  • Up toeight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month

  • Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

  • Health and Wellness:Free exercise programs and release time

  • Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

  • Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

  • Living Well,a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants:Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.