Post-Doctoral Associate

The Bronstein lab in the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate for a project which focuses on personalized, non-invasive neuromodulation as a treatment for severe mental illness. This position involves using MRI scans from clinical trial participants, who will have significant symptoms of mental illness.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

*Work closely with senior team members to analyze functional and structural neuroimaging data (40%)
*Lead key aspects of scanning sessions, including proper placement of participants in the scanner, shimming of magnetic fields as necessary, and hands-on leadership of neuroimaging on scan days (25%)
*Spearhead preparation of conference presentations, scientific publications, and aspects of progress reports involving MRI neuroimaging data (20%)
*Supervise and train junior research and other staff (10%)
*Engage in professional development activities, such that the individual maintains a strong upward trajectory as agreed upon in an individual development plan co-developed with supervisors, and as generally befitting an early career scientist (5%)

Required Qualifications:
*PhD in biomedical engineering, psychiatry, neuroscience, physiology
*Strong publication history and evidence of skill in MRI data acquisition and analysis
*Ability to analyze MRI data in R / Python, as evidenced by publication/presentation record
*Strong attention to detail, conscientiousness, and organizational skills
*Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment, with colleagues from a variety of skills and backgrounds, maintaining interpersonal behavior that is professional and becoming of an employee of the University of Minnesota, in the sole opinion of supervisor(s)
*Ability to maintain professional demeanor when working with research participants who may have significant emotional disturbances
*Flexibility to conduct study procedures across a range of locations, including MRI suites, inpatient care floors, clinics, and research laboratories
*Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
*Ability and willingness to obtain and document immunizations required for work in clinical environments (e.g., measles, influenza, hepatitis B, negative tuberculosis testing, SARS-CoV-2)

Preferred Qualifications:
*Specific experience in analyzing MRI data from neuromodulation studies; specific experience analyzing fMRI BOLD signal data; specific experience analyzing MRI structural and tractography data, particularly with a focus on deep brain

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

Pay Range: Salary range is $63,480 - $77,076; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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