Expected Starting Salary Range: - Salary aligns with NIH Extramural postdoctoral pay scales.

The Collaborative Laboratories Investigating Pediatric Pain (CLIPP), under the direction of Drs. Robert C. Coghill & Christopher D. King, is focused on elucidating the mechanisms underlying pain using multidisciplinary approaches. The CLIPP group is seeking a postdoctoral fellow interested in receiving advanced training in the investigation of human pain mechanisms across the lifespan, with a particular emphasis on neuroimaging chronic pain in children.  The ideal candidate will be independent, highly motivated, collaborative, and have a strong record of productivity in neuroimaging and/or pain research. Familiarity with at least one major neuroimaging software package (e.g. FSL, SPM, Freesurfer), Unix/Linux environment, and/or Matlab, Python, and/or R programming languages is desirable. This position will involve training in multiple methodologies, including neuroimaging of chronic pain, sensory testing, and psychological assessments. The fellow will be working primarily on different projects in the Coghill laboratory ( https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/research/divisions/b/psychology/labs/coghill), including National Institute of Health (NIH) funded studies examining the neural mechanisms underlying different chronic pain conditions. Additional training opportunities in sleep will be available in the closely aligned King Laboratory.  Roles include neuroimaging analyses, experimental design and interpretation, manuscript preparation, oversight of research coordinators and students, and participating in regulatory oversight of studies.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

•    Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data.

•    Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department.

•    Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings.

•    Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.

•    Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.  

•    Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures.

•    Perform other duties as assigned.

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree   

• PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics,  Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other similar quantitative disciplines

• Experience  in a related discipline

Preferred:

·PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other similar quantitative disciplines

·Experience in a related discipline.

Unique Skills:

The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying acute and chronic pain. Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills are crucial.

 

Primary Location

Location R

 

Schedule

Full time

 

Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Department

Behavioral Med-Clin Psychology

 

Employee Status

Regular

 

FTE

1

 

Weekly Hours

40

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here. 

• Competitive retirement plans  

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education  

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners  

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions 

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group  

• Physical and mental health wellness programs  

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions 

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type 

 

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