Post Doctoral Fellow Psychology Training
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Overview
Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.A post-doctoral fellow typically holds dual affiliations at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. There are many opportunities for education and growth in our multidisciplinary, collaborative research environment at McLean Hospital that brings together a diverse group of neurobiologists, clinicians, psychologists and statisticians. Please see https://www.mcleanhospital.org/researchJob DescriptionWith supervision and guidance, responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will include:o* Focus on intersection between inflammation, trauma, stress and at risk communitieso* Independently examine questions related to inflammation and metabolism across existing and new datasets with regards to trauma-related disorder outcomeso* Performs independent and highly specialized experimental procedureso* Designs and implements modifications of research protocolso* Troubleshooting problems and instructing colleagues in highly specialized techniqueso* Synthesizes and interprets resultso* Performs advanced data recording and analysis using various software programs and statistical techniqueso* Maintaining organized and detailed records of laboratory experiments in electronic laboratory notebookso* Presentation of results at lab meetings and national conferenceso* Preparation and submission of research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journalso* Assisting with preparation of grant applicationso* Other duties as assignedA successful candidate will:o* Work independently under general direction of the Principal Investigatoro* Be motivated, meticulous, organized, and detail-orientedo* Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for learning new techniqueso* Have strong analytical and problem-solving skillso* Possess strong technical abilities and computer science skillso* Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by publications and presentationo* Possess the ability to make independent and effective decisions in a timely fashiono* Possess competence in research techniques and methodologieso* Have excellent interpersonal skillso* Be a team player who works well with other lab membersQualifications
Additional Job Description
EDUCATION: A PhD in neuroscience or a related field (or equivalent)
If interested in the position, please email a cover letter, CV, and three references to kressler@mclean.harvard.edu.
EXPERIENCE: Prior lab experience required. Must have evidence of strong scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications. Open to highly motivated candidates with a relevant background.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Assistance in guiding research technicians and trainees in the lab is expected.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be performed in a fast-paced research laboratory environment, requiring teamwork, collaboration, and flexibility. Must be able to work independently.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Occasionally
- Lifting Frequently
- Carrying Frequently
- Pushing Occasionally
- Pulling Occasionally
- Climbing Rarely
- Balancing Frequently
- Stooping Occasionally
- Kneeling Occasionally
- Crouching Occasionally
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Foot Use Rarely
- Vision- Far Constantly
- Vision- Near Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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