Postdoc in Imaging and Neurophysiology Studies for Alcohol Use Disorder Research - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, USA

Closing Date

6 Sep 2019

Salary

N/A

Address

The Clinical NeuroImaging Research Core National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center

TheClinical NeuroImaging Research Core (CNIRC),at the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting for a post-doctoral researcher (PhD) to conduct multimodal imaging and neurophysiological research within the Clinical Research Center on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. The Core conducts structural and functional imaging studies in human subjects using MRI, fNIRS, as well as EEG. CNIRC’s research broadly focuses on the neural determinants and consequences of alcohol with emphasis on brain systems related to motivation, emotion, decision-making, and effects of drug and behavioral treatment. Position will be available starting from the Summer of 2019 for an individual with a strong background and interest in cognitive neuroscience and brain imaging.

Strong cognitive neuroscience experience in structural and/or functional image analysis is essential. Familiarity with computer programming, real-time neuroimaging, imaging genetics, and/or psychophysiological data collection and analyses are important pluses. Ideally, candidates will have a background in addiction research and a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, or equivalent. Salary will be set commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a current CV and bibliography along with 3 references. Applications can be submitted electronically or by mail to Dr. Reza Momenan.

Further Information

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/research/niaaa-intramural-program/niaaa-laboratories/laboratory-clinical-and-translational-studies-1

Contact Details

Dr. Reza Momenan, reza.momenan@nih.gov.