T32 Post-Doctoral Position, Geriatric Psychiatry

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Job summary

Columbia University Medical Center is recruiting a post-doctoral fellow for a T32 fellowship in the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry. The position focuses on cognitive aging and early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, with emphasis on developing imaging and behavioral markers.

Applicants should have a PhD and strong interest in aging, neurodegenerative disease, APOE genetics, and related biomarkers. The role involves integrating multi-modal data and advancing research goals.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Strong interests in aging and neurodegenerative disease.
• Background in cognitive neuroscience, biomarkers, neuroimaging, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop early behavioral and neuroimaging markers of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Integrate MRI, PET, cognitive, genetic, and biofluid measures from projects.
• Collaborate with core faculty in the division of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Skills

Cognitive neuroscience

Neuroimaging

Biomarkers

Statistics

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

MRI

PET

Job description

T32 Post-Doctoral Position, Geriatric Psychiatry

Posted 29 Oct 2026

Employer

Columbia University Medical Center

Location

New York, New York

Contact

Please email a letter of interest and CV to:

Terry E. Goldberg, Ph.D.
Professor, Medical Psychology in Psychiatry and Anesthesiology
Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
Columbia University Medical Center, 1051 Riverside Drive, Room 2409, NY, NY 10032

Columbia University Medical Center is recruiting an M.D. or Ph.D. for a T32 Fellowship in the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York. The candidate should have strong and demonstrable interests in aging, neurodegenerative disease, genetics of Alzheimer’s disease (including APOE), and psychiatric disorders in older individuals. He or she should have a robust background in cognitive neuroscience, biomarkers, neuroimaging, and statistics. A cover letter should address the degree to which the candidate fits the criteria noted above, along with a summary of his or her relevant skills, background, future career goals, grant writing, productivity, and prior experiences.

This postdoctoral position is primarily focused on the area of the cognitive system in aging and early stage Alzheimer’s disease and will work on developing early behavioral and neuroimaging markers of Alzheimer’s disease and integrating structural and functional MRI, PET, cognitive, genetic, and biofluid measures from ongoing or completed projects. Fellows will have ample opportunities to explore and gain experience with multidisciplinary and clinical research in aging and Alzheimer’s disease and to interact with core faculty members in the division.

Requirements

The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or hold a Green Card. The position is up to three years in length. Pay is commensurate with experience and degree. The candidate will be expected to apply for a K Award.