1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $45–$105/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Addiction Neuroimaging Research Scientist

Lead the science on our addiction research work. Bring human neuroimaging expertise and the standing to serve as a principal investigator.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Serve as PD/PI or multiple PI and own the scientific direction, aims and integrity of the work
Shape study designs, imaging protocols and analysis plans so they hold up for substance use populations
Review our data pipelines, models and claims against how neuroimaging and addiction research is actually done
Tell us where a finding is solid, where it is fragile, and what the literature already shows
Help write and defend the research strategy, approach and publication plan

Required qualifications

PhD in neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry or a related field, with a research focus on addiction or substance use disorders
A record of human neuroimaging research, such as fMRI, PET, structural or diffusion MRI, shown through peer-reviewed first or senior author publications
Eligible and willing to serve as PD/PI or MPI on a federally funded research award, with institutional support where required
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Prior PI, MPI or co-investigator role on federally funded addiction or neuroimaging research
Hands-on experience with FSL, SPM, AFNI, FreeSurfer, fMRIPrep, CONN or comparable tools
Experience with large or multisite imaging datasets such as ABCD, HCP, UK Biobank or ENIGMA
Background in clinical studies with people who use opioids, stimulants, alcohol, cannabis or nicotine

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $45–$105 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Addiction Neuroimaging Research Scientist

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the addiction or substance use neuroimaging study most like this role: the population and substances studied, the imaging methods, the question you were answering, your role (PI, MPI, co-investigator or other), and what came of it, including publications or funding. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $45–$105 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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