New

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Texas at Dallas

$62,232, DOQ

medical insurance, paid time off, retirement plan

United States, Texas, Richardson

Mar 04, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S06900P
Position Title	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Functional Title
Department	Psychology
Salary Range	$62,232, DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	03/04/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	08/01/2026
Job Summary	Dr. Katherine SF Damme is hiring a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Associate for her new lab in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences ( BBS) at the University of Texas at Dallas. The lab's research focuses on leveraging neurodevelopment in childhood and adolescence to understand the risks of mental illness and how to promote healthy transitions to adulthood. Currently, we are running several projects with typically developing and clinical risk populations (e.g., psychosis, depression) focusing on hormones, neurodevelopment, biomarkers, and scale development. We use a wide variety of behavioral, modeling, and neuroimaging techniques. Join our team and be involved with writing up data from all of these great and innovative multimodal studies. The Post-Doc will provide technical, analytic, and administrative assistance supporting various research projects and will be responsible for the evaluation and interpretation of research data, and for planning and executing the details of analyses according to research proposals. This position will provide experiences in publishing, grant writing, graduate/undergraduate mentorship, and more which will prepare a fellow for an Assistant Professor position. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026. This is an ideal position for someone interested in building more skills before applying for an assistant professor position in the next few years. You will get in-depth experience in multidisciplinary research and intensive neuroimaging training, build data skills, publish papers, attend conferences, and make connections with a number of different psychopathology and neuroscience research groups. The salary for Post-Doctoral Research Associates in BBS is determined by years of experience per the current NIH (NRSA) stipend levels. Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. This appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal. Continued employment is contingent on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D in a related field. Candidates who have successfully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but whose degree has not yet been formally conferred may be eligible to begin employment provided they submit an official letter from the Registrar or Graduate School of the degree-granting institution certifying that all doctoral requirements have been satisfied and specifying the expected date of conferral. Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon formal conferral of the Ph.D.
Preferred Education and Experience	PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuroscience, or related field Prior experience with experimental design, programming of behavioral tasks, neuroanatomy, neuroimaging (MRI), human subject data collection, and/or data analysis Prior experience with clinical populations, adolescence/childhood development, and/or risk models Competitive applicants will have previous experience working or volunteering in a human research setting Previous experience with clinical populations, neuroimaging or neuromodulation, or computer programming is a plus Technical skills (e.g., Python, R, Unix) are also highly desired but not required Prior experience managing teams of people and/or an interest in psychological and neurobiological changes across adulthood is also a plus. Neuroimaging (fMRI, MRI, or EEG) experience Experience in longitudinal modeling Applicants are not expected to have all the skills to be competitive for the position.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Duties & Responsibilities Management of large longitudinal datasets Assisting with the implementation and analyses of cognitive, behavioral and fMRI experiments Coordinating research projects (recruiting, scheduling, running participants) Coordinating and training research assistants Preprocessing and analysis of functional and structural neuroimaging data Managing practical/administrative task (e.g., IRB). Assist PI with lab management, including ordering supplies and keeping an up-to-date inventory Maintaining protocols and compliance paperwork for the lab Participating actively in lab meetings and departmental events Other duties as assigned Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Work independently and collaboratively within the research team Excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in written and oral communication, along with strong interpersonal abilities. Motivated to learn quickly Consistent and reliable Time management skills, problem-solving, and the ability to perform multiple tasks daily and plan ahead to accommodate long-term experiments involving live animals An interest in the research questions being investigated and in contributing to experimental design Detail-oriented and enjoy working as part of a team
Physical Demands and Working Conditions	Work Conditions: Work will be performed on-site and in person. Travel: This position may be subject to occasional travel for conferences, training, and development, or for other project needs. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including *100% paid* employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
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Special Instructions Summary	For full consideration, please submit: CV or resume, including contact information for 2-3 references, and A cover letter detailing research experience, interests, technical expertise, and career goals. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Katherine SF Damme (Katherine.Damme@utdallas.edu).
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