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POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW LABORATORY FOR NEUROSPYCHIATRY AND NEUROMODULATION MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL Background: The Laboratory for Neuropsychiatry and Neuromodulation in the Division of Neuropsychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard Medical School) is seeking a full time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow for an RO1-funded project studying the mechanisms of action of neuromodulation therapies (TMS and ECT) in neuropsychiatric disorders. This project uses multimodal MRI Human Connectome Project sequences combined with dimensional neuropsychiatric behavioral measures (i.e. tasks, questionnaires, digital phenotyping and clinical measures) to study structural and functional circuit dynamics longitudinally in response to TMS and ECT. There will be opportunities to develop translational and clinical neuroscience research skills (e.g. target discovery, individualized treatment development and biomarker/predictor development), in addition to analysis methods and pipelines to address basic and pathophysiological systems neuroscience questions. The Laboratory for Neuropsychiatry and Neuromodulation is affiliated with the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging and is part of the MGH Interdisciplinary Brain Center. It is located in the MGH/HMS Charlestown Navy Yard campus. We are a multidisciplinary team conducting clinical, translational and basic research with healthy and neuropsychiatric human populations, using neurotherapeutic interventions (TMS, tDCS, ECT, DBS, etc.), Neuroimaging, EEG, behavioral and clinical methods. Additionally, the program includes the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) clinical service, tightly integrated with our research mission, where we treat neuropsychiatric patients. The laboratory, clinical service and the Division of Neuropsychiatry are directed by Joan A. Camprodon, MD MPH PhD: you will work directly with him and an array of faculty collaborators across the MGH and Harvard systems, and beyond. There will be many opportunities to lead high impact publications starting on day one, working with existing rich and unique datasets in addition to creating new ones. Extensive mentorship will be provided to facilitate the transition to an independent research career. Duties and Responsibilities: The Post-Doctoral Fellow’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 1. Develop longitudinal multimodal MRI data analysis streams (functional connectivity, task-based fMRI, diffusion tractography and volumetrics). 2. Model complex datasets including imaging, behavioral and clinical data. 3. Coordinate the acquisition of HCP connectome data working with a team of research assistants. 4. Be inquisitive, curious and publish! Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. 2. Strong proficiency and independence with neuroimaging analysis platforms, multivariate modeling strategies and network connectivity analyses. 3. Established quantitative and statistical skills, including strong programming skills and comfort with diverse computing environments. 4. Background in systems/cognitive neuroscience, neuroanatomy and psychological/clinical constructs. 5. A demonstrated capacity to drive first author publications. 6. Great writing skills, motivated and driven to publish. Additional Qualifications: 1. Connectomics network analysis and machine learning modeling confer a very significant advantage. 2. Management/coding of neuroimaging databases (XNAT or others) preferred. Additional Information: This is a 2 to 5-year term position with great opportunities for training in human systems neuroscience, translational/clinical applications and diverse integrated methodologies (including neuromodulation and neuroimaging). Applications must be sent by email to Dr. Joan Camprodon ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) and include a CV, cover letter and names of three references. Expected start date: Summer/Fall 2020 The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was sent to you in error and the e-mail contains patient information, please contact the Partners Compliance HelpLine at http://www.partners.org/complianceline . If the e-mail was sent to you in error but does not contain patient information, please contact the sender and properly dispose of the e-mail.