Postdoctoral Associate (Psychiatry)

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

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The Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Post doctoral Associate to work on the UHealth Campus. The lab is dedicated to the study and treatment of mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders in adolescent and high-risk adult (e.g. HIV+) populations using innovative neuroimaging and immunological methodologies. The neuroimaging program features high-resolution data acquisition and analysis techniques modeled on the Human Connectome Project (HCP) and is committed to the highest standards for magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 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.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or Ph.D. in relevant field required.

• Neuroimaging expertise/training preferred.

• Proficiencies with at least one major neuroimaging software suite (e.g. FSL, AFNI, SPM, Freesurfer, Caret, Connectome Workbench, etc.) and Unix/Linux environment are expected. Familiarity with Matlab, Python, and/or R programming languages is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

• Analysis of fMRI and MR spectroscopy data.

• Acquiring or processing related MRI and biological measures.

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff