Pain Research Postdoc: Neurobehavioral Methods & Interventions

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The multidisciplinary pain research lab of Dr. Patrick Finan at the University of Virginia seeks a postdoctoral fellow to begin Summer 2027. The work spans psychological and neurobiological mechanisms of chronic pain, including real‑time assessments and laboratory experiments with EEG/fMRI and behavioral interventions.

The position is on‑site in Charlottesville, VA, with a highly collaborative environment across UVA departments. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree prior to start date.
• Independent quantitative analysis skills, especially longitudinal data analysis.
• Candidates with a clinical background who can lead behavioral intervention delivery (e.g., meditation, psychoeducation, psychedelic-assisted therapy).

Responsibilities

• Active role in project execution, data analysis, manuscript writing, and grant development.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Longitudinal analysis

Clinical background

Education

Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent

Job description

The multidisciplinary pain research lab of Dr. Patrick Finan at the University of Virginia seeks a postdoctoral fellow to begin Summer 2027. The work spans psychological and neurobiological mechanisms of chronic pain, including real‑time assessments and laboratory experiments with EEG/fMRI and behavioral interventions.

The position is on‑site in Charlottesville, VA, with a highly collaborative environment across UVA departments. Candidates must have a Ph.D.