Career Opportunities at CPP

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to the MGH Center for Precision Psychiatry. This research investigates how real-time fMRI neurofeedback, combined with mindfulness, can help improve brain network connectivity, clinical symptoms and cognitive functioning in individuals at high risk for psychosis. This position offers training in neuroimaging and MRI-based modulation techniques, along with opportunities for clinical experience and career development (including mentoring, grant writing, and disseminating research through conference presentations and publications). The Postdoctoral Fellow will work independently, under direction of Principal Investigator. The successful candidate will be a results-focused and team-oriented scientist, able to excel in a fast-track environment. He or she must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and exhibit strong problem-solving skills. In addition, the successful candidate should be a clear and effective communicator, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to enable collaboration with project teams, peers, and management in identifying and achieving research goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, plan, and execute human subjects MRI experiments necessary to validate target engagement in real-time neurofeedback.
• Work with informatics and computational scientists to integrate and interpret clinical, behavioral, and neuroimaging data.
• Work with team to design and execute research plans to ensure that critical project requirements, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Troubleshoot and solve scientific problems independently.
• Identify, investigate and implement new technologies based on scientific needs. Effectively present results in cross-functional project teams.
• Design, execute, and interpret research experiments.
• Train CRCs in techniques relating to MRI acquisition and data processing.
• Investigates, creates and develops new methods and technologies for research advancements.
• Assist in laboratory management.
• Contribute to scientific literature and present research at scientific forums.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent publication record
• A proven record of successful interactions within multidisciplinary teams.
• MRI and MRS acquisition and data analysis experience required.
• Significant experience in clinical and behavioral assessments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and productively.
• Strong research design and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Strong teaching skills and ability to supervise trainees and students.
• In depth knowledge of field of research

EDUCATION:
Minimum Required: Doctoral Degree
Field of Study/Additional Specialized Training: Neuroscience, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: At least two years experience at graduate level with MRI and MRS acquisition and data analysis with human subjects.
Preferred: Some experience with clinical assessments and behavioral experiments with human subjects.

Please direct any questions to mghctrprecisionpsych@mgh.harvard.edu.