A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Translational Neurocircuitry and Neuromodulation Laboratory (TNNLab) in the Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston.

The laboratory uses a cross-species, multimodal neuroimaging and neuromodulation framework to study the neural circuitry underlying psychiatric disorders, with a particular focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and stress-related psychopathology.

Current projects integrate non-human primate tract-tracing, advanced human neuroimaging (fMRI, diffusion MRI, fNIRS, EEG), computational modeling, machine learning, and real-time fMRI neurofeedback to develop circuit-based biomarkers and precision interventions.

The postdoctoral fellow will play a central role in experimental design, data acquisition, analysis, manuscript preparation, and supporting grant writing, and will have opportunities to develop independent research directions and funding applications. Interested candidates should email a cover letter describing their research interests, motivation, and career goals, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three references to Dr. Lucas Trambaiolli (lucas.trambaiolli@uth.tmc.edu).

Position Summary:

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
2. Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
3. Reads and evaluates literature.
4. Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
5. Have strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Doctoral/Terminal Degree. Applicants must hold a PhD or MD/PhD in Neuroscience, Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, or related fields.

Candidates within their final year of PhD or MD/PhD training are especially encouraged to apply.

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience with neuroimaging analysis (e.g., fMRI, fNIRS, EEG), programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Linux environments), and/or neuroimaging software tools (e.g., AFNI, FSL, SPM, FreeSurfer) is required.

Experience working with human participants in clinical or translational research settings is highly desirable.

Excellent organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and a strong commitment to collaborative, team-based science are essential.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.