Postdoctoral Research Associate

G/R24943P

Postdoctoral Research Associate

VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch

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Employee

$56,484

06/01/2024

03/27/2024

Yes

Athens Area

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Conducting clinical diagnostic interviews

40

Conducting MRI scans

30

Processing/analyzing fMRI data

30

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Exempt

1.00

The postdoctoral scholar will join 2, NIH-funded grants that evaluates the efficacy of a novel cognitive training intervention for improving emotion regulation ability in schizophrenia. The grant uses fMRI as a key outcome measure. The postdoctoral fellow who will be responsible for supervising clinical diagnostic interviews, scoring interviews, and working with computer task data, and be responsible for conducting clinical diagnostic interviews, scoring interviews, and working with fMRI data The postdoc will work under the mentorship of Dr. Strauss to provide ongoing clinical supervision for assessments and help analyze and interpret task data, prepare results for publication, and present the subsequent material at conferences.

(a) Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field; (b) a strong record of publication; © demonstrated interest in neuroimaging research; (d) high self-motivation to develop research questions, design, and analyses.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following characteristics: strong written and oral communication skills; experience with neuroimaging data processing and analysis; experience with affective science and/or schizophrenia research.

Working in a lab environment

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Dr. Greg Strauss

gstrauss@uga.edu