Job
Post-doctoral fellow
Organization
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Scientific focus area
Neuroscience, Systems Biology, Clinical Research
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow, who will contribute to a portfolio of clinical studies aimed at developing brain biomarkers for neuropsychiatric and cognitive drug development, under the mentorship of Dr. Kristin Bigos. Studies in her lab currently include an NIMH-funded clinical trial involving brain imaging of methylphenidate in ADHD, and other fMRI and MRS studies involving drugs, targets, and pathways in other psychiatric/cognitive disorders.
About the position
The Postdoctoral Fellow will perform work under the supervision of Dr. Bigos and will have access to exceptional resources to: 1) gain further training in brain imaging and pharmacology research design and execution; 2) explore complementary research contributions; and 3) gain valuable experience in publishing, grant-writing, and project management for the next stage of their research career. The primary responsibility of the Fellow will be to assist in the design of brain imaging studies, collection and analyses of brain imaging data, and to collaborate with the various members of the research team. Further, the Fellow will assist the Principal Investigator to carry out an array of activities in support of the research program, including participation in manuscript development and conference presentations, and assist in grant development for ongoing and new research activities. The position provides salary and benefits consistent with NIH postdoctoral fellows, and JHU-Post-Doctoral Association requirements.
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What you'll need to apply
1. Statement of career objectives/research goals. The statement should be a maximum of 1-page single-spaced and include: a. Specific interest in psychiatry, neurology, and related areas of neuroscience, brain imaging experience including research design and analysis, and related topics that align with this position. b. Academic and career development plans for the fellowship, including: 1) skills, knowledge, or certifications the applicant seeks to obtain; 2) why the candidate would be a good fit for the role; and 3) goals the candidate wishes to accomplish during the fellowship. c. Future career goals and how this position will contribute to such goals. 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Recommendations. Full names, current institution, and email addresses for 3 faculty to be contacted for their recommendation. 4. The final candidate will complete an additional university application/approval process, including a request for official transcripts. Please send application to kbigos1@jhu.edu with subject "Brain Imaging Fellowship".
Contact name
Kristin Bigos
Contact email
Qualifications
Required Qualifications • A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree (or close to completion) in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Computational Sciences, or a related discipline from an accredited academic program. • Expertise in task-based functional MRI, including expertise using Linux and the following software: SPM, Matlab, R, and Presentation (Neurobs), E-Prime, and Python. This includes development and editing of task stimuli scripts (both Presentation and E-Prime), collection of task-based fMRI data, and analyses of imaging data (using Matlab/SPM) and behavioral data. • The ability to work independently and with a research team of diverse backgrounds (other post-doctoral fellows, clinical fellows, graduate and medical students, and research associates). A commitment to supporting a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive lab. Members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage research projects and lead diverse teams, including time-management and leadership skills. • Potential for excellence in research as demonstrated through academic study or experience. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders, including those with a wide range of behavioral presentations, or experience working with healthy children or children/adults with behavioral and cognitive challenges. • A background in other MR neuroimaging techniques, particularly at high-fields (7T and above), including MRS, structural MRI, flair imaging, and other advanced imaging technologies. • Experience with genetic data, including whole genome chip data, and genetic analysis software including Plink.
Disclaimer/Fine Print
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.