Postdoctoral Associate; Psychiatry

Postdoctoral Associate – Psychiatry

Position located in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Miami. The lab studies mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders in adolescent and high-risk adult populations using neuroimaging and immunology. The neuroimaging program employs high-resolution data acquisition and analysis techniques modeled on the Human Connectome Project.

• Conduct research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepare research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintain substantial knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art principles and theories.
• Develop advanced analytical models and systems and provide solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adhere to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

• MD or Ph.D. in a relevant field required.
• Neuroimaging expertise or training preferred.
• Proficiency with at least one major neuroimaging software suite (e.g., FSL, AFNI, SPM, Free surfer, Caret, Connectome Workbench) and Unix/Linux environments expected. Familiarity with Matlab, Python, and/or R programming languages is a plus.

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Analysis of fMRI and MR spectroscopy data.
• Acquisition or processing of related MRI and biological measures.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff