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MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN MOOD DISORDERS, FUNCTIONAL NEUROMODULATION AND NEUROIMAGING

The Brain Stimulation Laboratory and the Mood Disorders Program at MUSC offer a 1 to 2 year clinical research fellowship in a variety of brain stimulation techniques (TMS, DBS, VNS and ECT) focused on treatment resistant depression. The group is a leading authority in translational neuromodulation research in psychiatric disorders. The group is particularly interested in elucidating the underlying neurobiology of mood disorders and the putative mechanisms of action of antidepressants. A detailed description can be accessed on the web: http://www.musc.edu/fnrd/tms.htm


Trainees will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing projects initially and would also be expected to develop their own studies in the future. In addition, they will have exposure to all components of the research program, which allow for an integrative experience. These components include in addition to clinical trials in neuromodulation techniques, structural (T1, DTI) and functional neuroimaging (fMRI, TMSfMRI, VNSfMRI, LFBF and Perfusion MRI), TMS cortical excitability studies, modeling (Markov or discrete event modeling) and basic affective neuroscience research (rodents).

The ultimate goal of the fellowship is to develop skills to become an independent researcher.

 

Applicants should have completed a Psychiatry residency by July 2007 and be eligible for medical licensure in the state of South Carolina. Prior research experience is encouraged. Salary will be at PG-V level with benefits package.



Send a CV, a personal statement not to exceed 2 pages and a letter of support to:

 

Ziad Nahas, MD, MSCR; Director, Mood Disorders Program

Medical University of South Carolina; Institute of Psychiatry

67 President Street, room 502 North; Charleston, SC 29403 USA

phone: 1 (843) 792 5710; fax: 1 (843) 792 5702; email: [log in to unmask]