The Center of Alcohol Studies (CAS) at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, invites applications for two post-doctoral positions in the Cardiac Neuroscience Laboratory. Post-doctoral associates will become part of an NIH-supported translational and transdisciplinary research team led by Drs. Marsha Bates and Jennifer Buckman.
We seek a post-doctoral candidate with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experience to oversee neuroimaging sessions and contribute to cutting-edge analytic approaches with our multi-institution imaging team. We further seek a post-doctoral candidate with clinical research experience to oversee intake and screening assessments for a randomized clinical trial (RCT) that targets parenting women who are receiving intensive outpatient treatment for a substance use disorder. This new RCT assesses a brief biobehavioral, breathing-based intervention as an adjunct to treatment as usual by examining changes in neurocardiac signaling, BOLD reactivity, brain connectivity, cognitive ability, psychopathology, and substance use from pre- to post-treatment. Substantial training and publication opportunities are available in psychophysiology, neuroimaging, and clinical intervention within a translational science framework working with physiologists, psychologists, neuroscientists, and computational modelers. Opportunities exist to model and connect clinical, behavioral, and biological level assessments within a team science paradigm.
The successful candidates will have a PhD in Psychology or a related field with a background in addiction and research methods. Neuroimaging experience, particularly with fMRI, is required for one position. Clinical assessment experience, including SCID and Timeline Follow Back, is required for the other. Some familiarity with or interest in cardiovascular physiology and heart rate variability biofeedback is preferred.
Application must include:
· A cover letter, no more than two pages, to demonstrate how your knowledge and experience are matched to this position.
· A current CV of education, professional and research experience, publication background, and the names and emails of three references.
Please send materials by February 28, 2016 to:
Stephanie Peeters
Senior Administrative Assistant
ADDRESS:
Center of Alcohol Studies
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
607 Allison Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8001
EMAIL:
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Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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