Post Doctoral Fellow

Partner's Healthcare; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Clinical Neuroimaging of PTSD and related disorders. The fellow will investigate neural mechanisms of PTSD using MRI, including resting-state fMRI, within McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School collaborations.

The role offers opportunities to lead manuscript development, present findings at national and international conferences, contribute to grant applications, and build an independent program in a highly

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computational neuroscience, or a related field.
• Experience with human neuroimaging research, including processing and analyzing resting-state fMRI data.
• Evidence of strong scientific productivity and scientific writing skills, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with task-based fMRI and/or multimodal neuroimaging approaches such as diffusion MRI or MRS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and highly specialized human-subjects research.
• Process, analyze, and interpret MRI data, with emphasis on resting-state fMRI.
• Apply and develop advanced neuroimaging and statistical analysis methods.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of research protocols.
• Synthesize and interpret results; present at meetings and prepare manuscripts.

Skills

Neuroimaging analysis

Resting-state fMRI

Multimodal imaging

Scientific writing

Independent & collaborative work

Programming: Python/R/MATLAB

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Shell scripting

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham IncorporatedMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Clinical Neuroimaging of PTSD and Related Disorders. McLean Hospital is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a primary focus on investigating the neurobiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related emotional disorders using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including functional MRI. The fellow will be mentored by Nathaniel Harnett, Ph.D. and Isabelle Rosso, Ph.D., and will have access to the rich academic and scientific environments of McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The fellow will work on funded studies investigating the neural mechanisms underlying PTSD, depression, and anxiety, with opportunities to analyze functional and other magnetic resonance imaging data. A major focus of the position will be the analysis of resting-state fMRI data using multiple analysis approaches (including GICA, seed-based, network-based) across multiple datasets. The position offers substantial opportunities for scientific development, including leading manuscripts, presenting findings at national and international conferences, contributing to grant applications, developing new research questions using existing datasets, and building an independent program of research. The fellow will join a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative research environment that brings together neuroscientists, psychologists, psychiatrists, statisticians, and clinical researchers.

About McLean Hospital

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care. All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.

A post-doctoral fellow typically holds dual affiliations at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Additional information about research at McLean is available at https://www.mcleanhospital.org/research

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and highly specialized human-subjects research
• Process, analyze, and interpret MRI data, with particular emphasis on resting-state fMRI data
• Apply and, where appropriate, develop advanced neuroimaging and statistical analysis methods
• Contribute to the design and implementation of research protocols
• Troubleshoot methodological and analytic problems and instruct colleagues in specialized techniques
• Synthesize and interpret results
• Maintain organized and detailed research records, analysis pipelines, code, and documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks
• Present research findings at lab meetings and national and international scientific conferences
• Prepare and submit research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals
• Contribute to the preparation of grant applications and other scientific proposals
• Assist in supervising research assistants and other trainees
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computational neuroscience, or a related field
• Experience with human neuroimaging research, including processing and analyzing resting-state fMRI data
• Evidence of strong scientific productivity and scientific writing skills, including peer-reviewed publications
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with task-based fMRI and/or multimodal neuroimaging approaches such as diffusion MRI or MRS
• Experience with commonly used neuroimaging analysis software and computational workflows
• Programming experience in Python, R, MATLAB, shell scripting, or related languages
• Experience with advanced statistical or computational approaches to neuroimaging data
• Research experience in PTSD, trauma-related disorders, depression, anxiety, affective neuroscience, or related areas
• Interest in developing an independent line of research and pursuing internal and external career-development funding

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements:

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Occasionally
Lifting Frequently
Carrying Frequently
Pushing Occasionally
Pulling Occasionally
Climbing Rarely
Balancing Frequently
Stooping Occasionally
Kneeling Occasionally
Crouching Occasionally
Crawling Rarely
Reaching Frequently
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Foot Use Rarely
Vision - Far Constantly
Vision - Near Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly

The salary range for this position is $2,080 to $3,120,000 annually . At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses as applicable, along with recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

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