Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description The Fani Laboratory is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow with experience in clinical neuroscience research methods including fMRI, behavioral and clinical dataanalysis. The ideal applicant will be equipped to use these methods to contribute to current projects and explore their own research questions as well. The fellowwill assist with neuroimaging and psychophysiology data acquisition and analysis. With the support of the PI, collaborators and research staff, the fellow will alsohelp supervise trainees in the laboratory and assist with dissemination of data through manuscripts and presentations. The fellow will work with an interdisciplinaryteam of clinical neuropsychologists, basic neuroscientists, and biomedical imaging experts. They will have access to state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities atEmory (Center for Systems Imaging) as well as the Center for Advanced Brain Imaging and related resources. Those with a clinical background will have theopportunity 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. Helps 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. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. 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. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

Requirements

• Candidates should have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience or related field and 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 and strong oral communication skills.
• The 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

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees