Post Doctoral Fellow

About the role

Mclean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy 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. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist management of ongoing studies related to cognition, mood, and behavior
• Designs and implements modifications of lab-related and independent research protocols
• Troubleshooting problems and instructing colleagues in highly specialized techniques
• Synthesize and interpret results
• Perform advanced data recording and analysis using various software programs and statistical techniques – must be comfortable with R and statistical software
• Knowledge and experience working with LLMs, Machine Learning, and Time Series Analyses is preferred
• Experience analyzing voice data is a bonus but not required
• Presentation of results at lab meetings and national conferences
• Preparation and submission of research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals
• Assisting with preparation of grant applications
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

A PhD in clinical neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience / biology, quantitative psychology, human-computer interaction or a related field (or equivalent)

Prior lab experience required. Must have evidence of strong scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications

• Motivated, meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented
• Initiative and enthusiasm for learning new techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical abilities and computer science skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by publications and presentations
• The ability to make independent and effective decisions in a timely fashion
• Competence in research techniques and methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work well with other lab members

Skills

Knowledge and experience working with LLMs, Machine Learning, and Time Series Analyses is preferred.

Experience analyzing voice data is a bonus but not required.

Benefits

McLean Hospital is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We strive to provide exceptional care and offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Additional Job Details

Standing: N/A

Walking: N/A

Sitting: N/A

Lifting: N/A

Carrying: N/A

Pushing: N/A

Pulling: N/A

Climbing: N/A

Balancing: N/A

Stooping: N/A

Kneeling: N/A

Crouching: N/A

Crawling: N/A

Reaching: N/A

Gross Manipulation (Handling): N/A

Fine Manipulation (Fingering): N/A

Feeling: N/A

Foot Use: N/A

Vision - Far: N/A

Vision - Near: N/A

Talking: N/A

Hearing: N/A

Remote Work: Not Applicable

Onsite Work Location: 1010 Pleasant Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day