Postdoctoral Position in Psychology

Emory University

Job Number: 155929
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Division: Emory College
Department: ECAS: Psychology
Campus Location: Emory Campus – Clifton Corridor, Atlanta, GA
Remote Work Classification: Primarily On Campus
Health and Safety Information: Working in a laboratory

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Overview

Emory University is a leading research institution committed to excellence and innovation. We welcome candidates who contribute to the university’s academic and research mission. The Computational Mechanisms of Psychopathology Lab (COMP Lab; PI: Vanessa Brown, PhD) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to join the lab.

The lab investigates learning alterations in anxiety and related disorders using behavioral tasks (in-lab and remote), functional and structural imaging, computational modeling, and mechanistic interventions (brief psychotherapy, neuromodulation). The postdoctoral fellow will support research funded by a new NIH R01 on predictive and generative modeling of threat imminence to understand and manipulate avoidance behavior in anxiety.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments in behavioral and computational neuroscience.
• Analyze data using advanced quantitative and statistical methods.
• Present and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Apply for external funding and contribute to grant proposals.
• Assist with training lab members and general lab management.
• Collaborate with lab members and faculty on interdisciplinary projects.
• Gain or deepen expertise in computational modeling, fMRI analysis, and mechanisms of psychopathology.

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Minimum Qualifications

• PhD (by start of employment) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Science, or related field.
• Expertise in advanced quantitative/statistical methods, including:
  • Generative computational modeling
  • Multilevel and/or structural equation modeling
  • Univariate and/or multivariate fMRI/EEG analysis
• Proficiency in R, Python, Matlab, shell scripting, or similar programming languages.
• Strong interest in the mechanisms of psychopathology, particularly anxiety.
• Excellent scientific writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.

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Preferred Skills

• Experience with behavioral/learning theory approaches to anxiety.
• Prior computational modeling experience of behavior.
• Experience with functional and structural neuroimaging data.

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Appointment Details

• Initial Appointment: 1 year, renewable based on satisfactory progress and availability of funds
• Maximum Appointment Duration: 5 years
• Work Location: Primarily on-campus; limited remote work may be considered at departmental discretion

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Application Instructions

Please submit:

1. Cover letter detailing fit for the lab based on research interests and required skills/qualifications
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Names and contact information for three professional references
4. Representative publication (can be a preprint or in preparation)

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Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Emory University is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodations should be directed to the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or by calling 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Requests should be made at least seven business days in advance.

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