Post-Doctoral Associate in Behavioral Medicine and Psychophysiology

About the Job

The University of Minnesota Medical School (Duluth and Minneapolis campuses) is searching for a Postdoctoral Associate with strong research interest in behavioral medicine. The candidate will participate in an active NIH and NSF biobehavioral research program (Director, Mustafa al'Absi, Professor). Our research focuses on stress psychobiology, addiction, and global health research. The candidate will have access to a rich clinical research environment within the NIH funded CTSI and other centers. Abundant opportunities to analyze existing data sets and publish in peer reviewed journals.

Names, addresses and e-mail addresses of two to three individuals who will provide letters of reference are required. Applicants should also submit a personal statement explaining why you are interested in this position, background and research experience, career plans after the postdoctoral fellowship, and how you learned about this program.

For information about this position, please contact Dr. Mustafa al’Absi at malabsi@umn.edu

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• As of the beginning date of the appointment to this position, a Ph.D., M.D. or comparable doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of research excellence as demonstrated by publications and/or awards recognizing scientific excellence
• Good/excellent communication skills as demonstrated by clarity of presentation
• Training in biological or clinical psychology
• Experience in human psychophysiological and psychobiological research.