Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Fani Laboratory is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow with experience in clinical neuroscience research methods including fMRI, behavioral and clinical data analysis. The ideal applicant will be equipped to use these methods to contribute to current projects and explore their own research questions as well. The fellow will assist with neuroimaging and psychophysiology data acquisition and analysis. With the support of the PI, collaborators and research staff, the fellow will also help supervise trainees in the laboratory and assist with dissemination of data through manuscripts and presentations. The fellow will work with an interdisciplinary team of clinical neuropsychologists, basic neuroscientists, and biomedical imaging experts. They will have access to state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities at Emory (Center for Systems Imaging) as well as the Center for Advanced Brain Imaging and related resources. Those with a clinical background will have the opportunity to obtain clinical hours for licensure under supervision of the lab PI and participate in the clinical post-doctoral fellowship seminar at Emory. The lab PI, Dr. Negar Fani, supports trainees from diverse backgrounds, and particularly encourages applications from individuals who identify as being from under-represented backgrounds.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience or related field
• Experience with fMRI data analysis and related programming
• Excellent scientific writing ability
• Strong oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues

Responsibilities

• Assist with MRI data acquisition and analysis, including fMRI and structural MRI (diffusion-weighted imaging)
• Assist with supervision of trainees and their interactions with study methods and data
• Contribute substantively to the preparation of manuscripts via literature review, data analysis and interpretation
• Communicate effectively with investigators, staff, and participants

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree