Research Fellow-Psychiatry

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About the Role

The Departments of Radiology and Psychiatry are seeking a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to support ongoing multidisciplinary neuroimaging research projects. This role explores brain structure and neural network mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders, such as cognitive impairment and bipolar disorder. You will develop and implement novel pulse sequences and reconstruction algorithms to improve the spatial-temporal resolution of dynamic MRI, thereby enhancing human brain imaging, particularly in cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) mapping and functional MRI (fMRI).

As a neuroimaging research fellow, you will work under the direct supervision and mentorship of Dr. Yuxiang Zhang, Ph.D., and Dr. Osama A. Abulseoud, MD. You will collect, process, and analyze structural, diffusion tensor imaging, and fMRI neuroimaging data. Additionally, you will develop new MR imaging pulse sequences, adapt imaging protocols, and perform complex-valued signal modeling and statistical analysis of BOLD responses.

Our departments are committed to the mentorship and professional development of trainees in a collegial and supportive environment. As a research fellow, you will have the opportunity to participate in professional development activities and workshops. You will also develop excellent oral communication skills by presenting scientific work in departmental grand rounds, journal clubs, and academic seminars such as ISMRM to disseminate research findings within and outside the department.

A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research. Individuals will train in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. Qualified individuals should demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants.

Hiring Process

If you are interested, please submit your CV and Cover Letter, along with the name and contact information of two referees who have worked with the applicant in a supervisory research role or related position. The Cover Letter should include the applicant's research interests and academic/technical training, as well as their current skills and training goals.

Please contact Dr. Osama A. Abulseoud at abulseoud.osama@mayo.edu if you have any questions.

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