Post-Doctoral Fellow

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Fellow will join a growing group in the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry focused on combining neuroimaging with brain stimulation. Projects range from basic and cognitive neuroscience to clinical trials using MRI to guide personalized brain stimulation interventions. The group’s tools include fMRI-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), concurrent TMS/fMRI, and treatments for depression and PTSD. No prior brain stimulation experience is necessary; the role offers the opportunity to develop experience in clinically relevant applications of brain stimulation.

The position is expected to work onsite in Aurora, Colorado. Some initial training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania may be necessary. The department has strong clinical and interventional psychiatry connections, institutional support for its neuromodulation mission, and plans to expand the tools used to other neuropsychiatric indications. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package. Applications are accepted electronically, and screening continues until the position is filled; the best consideration date is January 15, 2027.

Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant discipline such as neuroscience, psychology, or bioengineering.
• Extensive knowledge of fMRI acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation.
• Familiarity with relevant computing languages and environments such as shell, bash, Python, MATLAB, and UNIX.
• Strong background in fMRI, with a publication record commensurate with years of training.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Nice To Haves

• Outstanding publication record in high-tier scientific journals covering neuropsychiatry and neuroimaging.
• Success generating research funding or salary coverage.
• Computational and biostatistical training.
• Skills in precise timing hardware control.
• Some background contributing to intervention or clinical trials research.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze fMRI data.
• Write manuscripts.
• Pursue funding applications, particularly those supporting independence.
• Learn neuronavigated TMS and TMS/fMRI.
• Co-manage and train research coordinators, data analysts, and other trainees.
• Set up and maintain equipment.
• Present results at scientific meetings, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including leave, health plans, and retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree