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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Post-Doctoral Associate - Big Data/ Neuroimaging Addiction - **Company:** University of Minnesota - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Health Informatics, Computational Biology, Computer Simulation, Data Management - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f5d37f6f3e38f30e ## About the Role 1.PhD or MD/PhD degree in Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, Psychology, Child Development, Health Informatics, Computational Biology or related field 2.Strong background in computational methods and/or neuroimaging methods 3.Track record of first-author research papers published in peer-reviewed journals We are seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Post-doctoral Associate for the Zilverstand lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Anna Zilverstand, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry and the lab Principal Investigator. The lab is part of the University of Minnesota Medical Discovery Team on Addiction, offering a multidisciplinary research environment. We directly collaborate with colleagues from the departments of Psychology, Radiology, Neuroscience and Health Informatics, amongst others. Our current research focus is investigating individual differences in the neurobehavioral factors underlying the onset and escalation of substance use. We use neuroimaging, behavioral tasks, surveys and clinical interview data to better understand the complex risk factors driving high levels of use. The candidate must have a strong background in computational methods and/or neuroimaging methods. The position will involve management and analysis of data from a NIH-funded project on individual differences in substance use disorders and/or related public data sets. We are committed to developing the careers of all lab members. The position, in conjunction with the University of Minnesota career development training programs, will provide opportunities for mentorship in scientific writing and grantsmanship, outreach and communication. ## Description * Data management & analysis of multimodal large data sets. (60%) * Contribute to the preparation of reports, IRB submissions, and grants and authorship of conference papers, posters and journal articles. (30%) * Mentor undergraduate and graduate students on research projects. (5%) * Participate in career training/development programs. (5%) This position could be at a minimum of a 2 year appointment with the possibility of extension. The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery. Our mission is to: * Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health * Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience * Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond * Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## Related Articles - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Coding and Mental Illness. 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