Fwd: Postdoctoral position

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Behavioral Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory McLean Imaging Center at McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA Harvard Medical School A National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)-sponsored T32 Postdoctoral Research Position is available in a multidisciplinary, productive and stimulating environment with excellent research, clinical and training resources. The focus of the training is on brain imaging (EEG, MRI, MRS, near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)), psychiatry and substance abuse with an additional focus on translational research. A recent partnership with the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at the MGH, allows us to offer training in PET as well. Current resources include clinical 3T and 4T magnets and a 9.4T small bore animal magnet. Applicants with a background in brain imaging, computational science, physics, methods development and imaging-related statistics are sought and the program will be tailored to meet the individual’s needs in order to help him/her to develop into an independent researcher with a focus on neuroimaging of addiction or addiction psychiatry. After working with a preceptor, the fellow will be given opportunities to conduct research in a number of areas in order to advance his/her career development. Fellowships are available for 2-3 years. Applicants should hold an M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics/medical physics, computer science, neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology or a related field. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Earliest possible start date is July1, 2014; salary is commensurate with experience and is dictated by NIH guidelines (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-14-046.html). Candidates must be US citizens or hold a green card. Inquiries may be made to the Director of the Program, Dr. Scott E. Lukas at 617-855-2767 or via e-mail at slukas(a)mclean.harvard.edu with a copy to the T32 Administrative Assistant, Wendy Tartarini (wtartari(a)mclean.harvard.edu); she may also be reached at 617-855-2174. To set up a meeting at the OHBM meeting at Hamburg, contact Dr. Blaise Frederick via email at bbfrederick(a)mclean.harvard.edu or Dr. Amy Janes (ajanes(a)mclean.harvard.edu ).