Post Doctoral Research Fellow
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Job Location:
Belmont, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing access to superior quality cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811 McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLeans multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity compassion respect diversity teamwork excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.
A post-doctoral fellow typically holds dual affiliations at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
There are many opportunities for education and growth in our multidisciplinary collaborative research environment at McLean Hospital that brings together a diverse group of neurobiologists clinicians psychologists and statisticians. Please see Description
With supervision and guidance responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will include:
oFocus on cognitive function in adults dealing with psychiatric conditions
oIndependently examine questions related to cognitive function and emotional processing across existing and new datasets with regards to psychiatric concerns
oPerforms independent and highly specialized data analysis and interpretation
oDesigns and implements modifications of research protocols
oTroubleshooting problems and instructing colleagues in highly specialized techniques
oSynthesizes and interprets results
oPerforms advanced data analysis using various software programs and statistical techniques
oMaintaining organized and detailed records of laboratory experiments in electronic laboratory notebooks
oPresentation of results at lab meetings and national conferences
oPreparation and submission of research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals
oAssisting with preparation of grant applications
oOther duties as assigned
A successful candidate will:
oWork independently under general direction of the Principal Investigator and staff
oBe motivated meticulous organized and detail-oriented
oDemonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for learning new techniques
oHave strong analytical and problem-solving skills
oPossess strong technical abilities and computer science skills
oPossess exceptional written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by publications and presentation
oPossess the ability to make independent and effective decisions in a timely fashion
oPossess competence in research techniques and methodologies
oHave excellent interpersonal skills
oBe a team player who works well with other lab members
Qualifications
Additional Job Description
EDUCATION: A PhD in clinical psychology or a related field (or equivalent)
If interested in the position please email a cover letter CV and three references to Dr. Dan Dillon ().
EXPERIENCE: Prior lab experience required. Must have evidence of strong scientific productivity including peer-reviewed publications. Open to highly motivated candidates with a relevant background.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Assistance in guiding research assistants and trainees in the lab is expected.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be performed in a fast-paced research environment requiring teamwork collaboration and flexibility. Must be able to work independently.
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