Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychiatry

Position Overview

The VCU Department of Psychiatry is seeking to hire a Post-Doctoral Fellow for its Child and Adolescent Division. This position is available at the VTCC to study neuro-cognitive bases of neuropsychiatric disorders.

Position Responsibilities

• Study neuro-cognitive bases of neuropsychiatric disorders using neuro-cognitive techniques such as neuropsychological methodology, task-based fMRI, and ideally fNIRS.
• Develop and apply machine learning approaches to study these traits.
• Characterize the neuro-computational underpinnings of reinforcement-based decision-making difficulties in patients with depression, ADHD, and conduct problems.
• Determine and predict treatment response via neuro-cognitive indices.
• Collaborate in an exciting, highly collaborative and new research environment focused on neuropsychiatric disorders and aggression.
• Work under the mentorship of Drs. Blair and Stepanova, and their collaborators.

Qualifications

• Hold an M.D. or Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, or a similar quantitative discipline.
• Have proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R and experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Show demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a diverse population.
• Have experience with neuropsychiatric and substance use disorders (or other complex traits).
• Have experience with machine learning approaches.
• Have a proven ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative research environment.
• Show strong critical and independent thinking skills.

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Lisa Straub
Contact Email: lkstraub@vcu.edu