Postdoctoral Position in Psychiatric Neuroimaging
The Laboratory of Psychiatric Treatments and Outcomes, led by Dr. Deepak Sarpal at the University of Pittsburgh has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher.
The laboratory is focused understanding mechanisms that underlie psychiatric treatments with an overarching goal of advancing therapeutic approaches for chronic mental illness. The laboratory is interested in applying innovative and multimodal neuroimaging approaches to examine neurobiological systems that track patients across antipsychotic treatments. This includes high-field, 7-Tesla, neuroimaging-based fMRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging (MRSI), and proxy measures of dopamine functioning. The candidate will work across datasets with these and other neuroimaging measures to characterize treatment response/psychotic disorders while collaborating with researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and external collaborators. This position is ideal for candidates who are interested in innovation at the interface between real-world psychiatric treatment and neuroimaging. The position is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a vibrant city with a high ‘livability’ index and a robust academic community. The University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry is a unique and renowned environment for junior researchers to build collaborations and develop as investigators.
Candidate Profile:
1) Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, psychology, statistics, or other related disciplines.
2) Neuroimaging experience is highly preferred.
3) One or more first-author publications in a peer-reviewed journal.
4) Strong data-analysis (e.g., R, Python, or MATLAB) and programming skills (e.g., UNIX/BASH, Python).
5) Proficiency in spoken/written English.
Applications must include: 1) a cover letter outlining research accomplishments and career goals; 2) a curriculum vitae; and 3) a list of at least two references with contact information (phone number and email address). Candidates should send inquiries and applications to Deepak Sarpal (sarpaldk@upmc.edu).