We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to perform independent research in
the area of posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. This position will
be at Duke University and the Durham VA Medical Center working with Dr. Rajendra Morey and
will include both pre-clinical and clinical studies, with emphasis on human neuroimaging
biomarkers (lab website
https://web.duke.edu/moreylab/index.html). The Postdoctoral Fellow
will be responsible for the design and evaluation of experiments, development of new ideas
that promote current research as well as performing quantitative data analysis in a
multi-disciplinary team setting.
An M.D. or Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Psychology, or a related biomedical
sciences is required, including demonstrated productivity in the field. Experience with
pre-clinical experimental models of posttraumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury,
neuroimaging software (e.g., Freesurfer, AFNI, FSL, etc) and Matlab/C-shell programming
experience is required. The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to attend meetings, develop
and maintain collaborative relationships with staff and other agencies, write accurate and
comprehensive assessments and reports, and prepare and publish scientific manuscripts.
Therefore, excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Interested
candidates should email Sarah Lancaster at sarah.lancaster(a)dm.duke.edu or Rajendra Morey
at rajendra.morey(a)duke.edu.
Rajendra Morey, M.D., M.S.
Associate Professor
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,
and Duke-UNC Brain Imaging and Analysis Center Duke University School of Medicine
Director, Neuroimaging Lab Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center Durham VA
Medical Center
Phone: 919-286-0411 x 6425
Fax: 919-416-5912
email: rajendra.morey(a)duke.edu
web:
www.duke.edu/web/moreylab