The Laboratory of Dr. Mark Bowren in the Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to lead a project investigating neural correlates and predictors of cognitive outcomes from brain lesions, namely lesions from neurosurgical resections for treatment of refractory epilepsy.
The successful candidate will join our dynamic interdisciplinary team focused on improving the detection and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. We are primarily investigating associations between neuroimaging data (diffusion and functional MRI, electrophysiology) and neuropsychological test performances before and after the surgical resections. There may also be opportunities to contribute to additional projects, such as projects utilizing intracranial electrical stimulation and intracranial EEG (iEEG) data, depending on the candidate’s interests and expertise.
This position is ideal for researchers planning on a career in academia or industry who seek to gain leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Design, plan, and execute experiments with the Principal Investigator
Coordinate ongoing research efforts and analyze/interpret results
Download, preprocess, postprocess, and statistically analyze resting state functional connectivity MRI and diffusion MRI data
Assist in data collection as needed for neuroimaging protocols
Contribute to the preparation/presentation of scientific communications, such as scientific manuscripts, grant applications, progress reports for grants, and posters/talks
Supervise adherence to safety and compliance guidelines when necessary
Mentor trainees and assist with lab operations
Supervision
The candidate is expected to work independently and collaboratively, with training and support from the Principal Investigator and other experts as needed. The Principal Investigator is committed to supporting the candidate’s career development and will work with the candidate to develop an individualized mentoring plan.
Functional supervision may be exercised over other research personnel, including research assistants, students, and other trainees.
