Postdoc Research Fellow Psychiatry
- 2410 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc.
- Somerville-MA
- 5mo ago
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
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Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
We are a dynamic team committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and intellectually curious environment. Dr. Seitz-Holland takes mentoring seriously and is dedicated to creating a positive work atmosphere where team members can grow professionally and personally. We welcome applicants who are motivated, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a team working toward meaningful change in mental health research.The fellow will also have the opportunity to participate in the Stuart T. Hauser Research Training Program in Biological and Social Psychiatry (T32 position), which provides further structured training and career development support.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting with quality control and curation of data collected as part of the psychosis projects. Processing imaging and blood data. Analyzing and modeling complex datasets, including neuroimaging, behavioral, and clinical data. Presenting at national and international meetings and building an active research/publication record. Assisting with grant writing. Supervising research assistants and undergraduate research trainees. Actively participating in the T32 training program.Hybrid399 Revolution DriveThe Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Job Summary
The Psychiatry Neuroimaging Laboratory at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our growing team. The fellow will work under the primary mentorship of Dr. Johanna Seitz-Holland, with additional guidance from Dr. Marek Kubicki. The fellow will be working on several funded projects examining psychosis across the lifespan using neuroimaging, clinical, and blood protein data. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research while developing a strong foundation in translational psychiatry.We are a dynamic team committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and intellectually curious environment. Dr. Seitz-Holland takes mentoring seriously and is dedicated to creating a positive work atmosphere where team members can grow professionally and personally. We welcome applicants who are motivated, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a team working toward meaningful change in mental health research.The fellow will also have the opportunity to participate in the Stuart T. Hauser Research Training Program in Biological and Social Psychiatry (T32 position), which provides further structured training and career development support.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting with quality control and curation of data collected as part of the psychosis projects. Processing imaging and blood data. Analyzing and modeling complex datasets, including neuroimaging, behavioral, and clinical data. Presenting at national and international meetings and building an active research/publication record. Assisting with grant writing. Supervising research assistants and undergraduate research trainees. Actively participating in the T32 training program.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Clinical Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Background in data processing, statistics, biostatistics, or data modeling. Experience in processing and analysis of neuroimaging data is desired but not required. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Demonstrated first-author publication record or pre-print experience. Most importantly, a genuine interest in psychiatry, motivation to work in a team, and excitement for research.
Prior work authorization required (no visa sponsorship available).
We’re excited to learn more about you! To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to Johanna Seitz at jseitz@bwh.harvard.edu. Please do not apply through this link.
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