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We are accepting applications to fill a postdoctoral position in computational imaging applied to patient-oriented research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Brain Mapping Center, Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. Specifically, we are seeking a postdoctoral candidate with expertise in computational and data-driven machine learning analysis expertise who also has knowledge of functional, diffusion and/or perfusion imaging. The candidate will work on imaging, clinical and cognitive obtained from four Connectomes Related to Disease projects in anxious misery disorders. The candidate will also work with data combined a multisite NIH-funded project that is studying imaging biomarkers and cognitive profiles of patients followed prospectively while receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The project is being led by Dr. Katherine Narr, PhD. and includes collaboration with other top investigators at different institutions. The candidate would benefit from project-specific training opportunities in translational research using imaging applications and other biological and clinical and cognitive assessments, and the many extraordinary additional clinical and research training opportunities at UCLA. The candidate would have the opportunity to lead the publication of scientific findings and would receive support for career development and future independent research.

Requirements:

1. PhD or MD/PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, Bioengineering or related field
2. Computational neuroimaging experience including knowledge of image preprocessing using standard tools (e.g. FSL, SPM) and image analysis (e.g., connectivity analyses)
3. Experience in using advanced statistical models, including with R or other scripting environments
4. Experience using machine learning methods, including large language models (LLMs) and imaging, other biological and clinical data for prediction of mental health state and outcomes
5. Interest in mood disorders and in investigating biological markers and predictors of fast-acting treatments for mood disorders
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills

Application Materials:

1. CV and cover letter
2. Names of 3 references

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