Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fani Laboratory at Emory University is actively seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow. This role is designed for individuals with expertise in clinical neuroscience research methods, specifically including functional and/or structural MRI, neuromodulation, and the collection and analysis of behavioral and clinical data. The ideal candidate will not only contribute to ongoing projects within the lab but also be encouraged to pursue their own research questions. Key responsibilities involve assisting with the acquisition and analysis of neuromodulation, neuroimaging, and psychophysiology data. The fellow will also play a role in supervising trainees within the laboratory and collaborating with the PI, collaborators, and research staff to disseminate research findings through manuscripts and presentations. The position offers a unique opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary team comprising clinical psychologists, basic neuroscientists, and biomedical imaging experts. Fellows will have access to cutting-edge neuroimaging facilities at Emory's Center for Systems Imaging and the Center for Advanced Brain Imaging. For those with a clinical background, there is an invaluable opportunity to accrue clinical hours towards licensure under the supervision of the lab PI, Dr. Negar Fani, and to participate in Emory's clinical post-doctoral fellowship seminar. Dr. Fani is committed to supporting trainees from diverse backgrounds. This is a temporary research trainee appointment, initially for one year, with renewals contingent on satisfactory progress and funding availability, not exceeding five years. The role is performed in-person at an Emory University location, with no remote work option.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering or related field
• Experience with fMRI data analysis and related programming
• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field
• Excellent scientific writing ability
• Strong oral communication skills
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator

Responsibilities

• Assist with neuromodulation, physiology and MRI data acquisition and analysis
• 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
• Help design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career
• Designs and evaluates experiments
• Develops new ideas that promote current research
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff

Benefits

• Opportunity to obtain clinical hours for licensure under supervision of the lab PI
• Participation in the clinical post-doctoral fellowship seminar at Emory

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees