Post Doctoral Fellow

Mass General Brigham; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham, in collaboration with McLean Hospital, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to study the neurobiology of PTSD and related disorders using MRI. The role focuses on resting-state fMRI data across multiple datasets and involves collaboration with Harvard Medical School and leadership responsibilities in manuscript development.

The fellow will contribute to grant applications, present findings at conferences, and pursue an independent line of research in a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD/MD-PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computational neuroscience, or related field.
• Experience with human neuroimaging research, including resting-state fMRI processing and analysis.
• Proven scientific productivity and peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent human-subjects neuroimaging research.
• Process and analyze MRI data, focusing on resting-state fMRI.
• Develop and apply advanced neuroimaging and statistical methods.

Skills

Neuroimaging analysis

Resting-state fMRI

Scientific writing

Python

MATLAB

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

FSL

SPM

AFNI

Job description

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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

With supervision and guidance, responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will include:

• 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

Required

The successful applicant will have

• 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

Preferred

• 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

Working environment

Work will be performed in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment requiring independence, teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication. The fellow will work closely with the Principal Investigators and other faculty, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, trainees, and collaborators across McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Compensation Range - Minimum $2,080 Compensation Range - Maximum $3,120,000.00

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

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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