The Washington University-St. Louis, Department of Psychiatry provides an ideal training environment for postdoctoral fellows, including the Career and Research Development Seminars designed to promote the professional, career development, and grantsmanship skills necessary to launch an independent career through the NIH K Award mechanism. St. Louis and the local surrounding areas offer an affordable, diverse, and family-friendly community with rich university resources.
Position requires a PhD or MD/PhD in a neuroscience, psychology, or engineering related field. The ideal candidate will have fluency in MATLAB, Python, or related language and expertise in fMRI, fNIRS, or EEG and will be able to implement cutting-edge neuroimaging analysis techniques such as network analyses, Multi-Variate Pattern Analysis, or hyperscanning. Experience with HPA axis and/or inflammatory markers will be seen as a valuable skill for the candidate. The successful candidate will have an excellent publication record with demonstrated interest in developmental cognitive neuroscience and will combine a collaborative orientation with the ability to function well independently.
The postdoctoral fellowship is open immediately, however, the position will remain open until filled. The study team is willing to hold the position for availability of the ideal candidate (e.g. spring graduation). The fellow will be asked to commit to a minimum of 2 years on the project, however, the position may be extended up to 5 years contingent upon progress. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. To apply please send a cover letter, C.V., and names and contact information of three references to: Susan Perlman, Ph.D. at perlmansusan@wustl.edu. Questions can be addressed to Dr. Perlman directly.