Position Summary

The Targeted Treatments Laboratory at WashU is looking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to work on developing ultrasound-based neurostimulation devices and for applying them in research participants. With this research, we have a unique opportunity to address the large unmet need of treatment-resistant disorders of brain function. We have applied the technology to patients with major depression, chronic pain, essential tremor, and are also evaluating it for treatments of opioid addiction.

Job Description

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

For more information on the Targeted Treatments Laboratory please visit www.onetarget.us.

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Assists in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.
• Processing and visualizing fMRI data.
• Conducts ultrasound-based therapies and imaging.
• Conscientious discharge of research responsibilities.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
• Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

Working Conditions

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

Education

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience

Human Subject Research (1 Year)

Skills

Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Human Subjects Research, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing, Ultrasound Therapy