Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Fellow - Mood & Substance Research

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami seeks a full-time Post doctoral Associate in the Department of Psychiatry to work on a neuroimaging program focused on mood, anxiety, and SUDs in adolescent and high-risk populations. Responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing fMRI/MRS data, and producing publications, within a high-standard imaging environment.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to institutional policies.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Neuroimaging expertise/training preferred.
• Familiarity with a major neuroimaging software suite and Unix/Linux environment expected; Matlab/Python/R a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD or PhD in relevant field

Tools

FSL

AFNI

SPM

Freesurfer

Caret

Connectome Workbench

Unix/Linux

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

University of Miami seeks a full-time Post doctoral Associate in the Department of Psychiatry to work on a neuroimaging program focused on mood, anxiety, and SUDs in adolescent and high-risk populations. Responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing fMRI/MRS data, and producing publications, within a high-standard imaging environment.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to institutional policies.