Post Doctoral Fellow COMP Lab

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others train and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D. M.D. ScD. D.V.M. DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Postdoctoral position in computational modeling of anxious avoidance at the Computational Mechanisms of Psychopathology Lab at Emory University (PI: Vanessa Brown PhD)

The Computational Mechanisms of Psychopathology Lab (COMPLab; PI: Vanessa Brown PhD) is recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow to join the lab. Research in the lab uses behavioral tasks (administered in-lab and remotely) functional and structural imaging computational modeling and mechanistic interventions (brief psychotherapy neuromodulation) to investigate learning alterations in
anxiety and related particular this position will support research funded by a new NIH R01 using predictive and generative modeling of threat imminence to understand and manipulate avoidance in anxiety.

This position is ideal for someone with a background in some combination of behavior/learning theory approaches to anxiety computational modeling of behavior and fMRI analysis; and who wishes to gain or deepen expertise in these areas. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to design experiments analyze data present and publish findings apply for external funding and assist with
training other lab members and with lab management. Dr. Brown and the COMP Lab are strongly committed to mentorship and support will be provided to assist the postdoctoral fellow to prepare for an independent research career.

To apply please submit the following:
- Cover letter detailing fit for lab based on research interests and required skills/qualifications
- CV
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- Representative publication (can be a preprint or in prep)

Required skills/qualifications:
- A PhD (by start of employment) in Psychology Neuroscience Biomedical Engineering Cognitive Science or related field
- Expertise in advanced quantitative/statistical methods (e.g. generative computational modeling
multilevel and/or structural equation modeling univariate and/or multivariate fMRI/EEG analysis)
- Knowledge of R Python Matlab shell scripts or similar programming languages
- Interest in mechanisms of psychopathology particularly anxiety

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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