A full-time Postdoctoral position is available to work with Dr. Amanda Bischoff-Grethe and Dr. Martin Paulus, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego. The postdoctoral fellow will work on a NIDA-funded research project to determine the effect of methamphetamine dependence and/or HIV infection on risk-taking and reward processing using BOLD fMRI and ASL. Applicants should have experience with fMRI such as data acquisition, processing, and analysis. Moreover, experience working with clinical populations, neuropsychological testing, or programming is desirable. The postdoctoral fellow will be encouraged to develop his or her own research projects that fit within the overall scope of the project. The position will entail immersion in MR image analysis including AFNI, SPM, R, and other methods. Imaging sessions will take place at UCSD’s Center for Functional MRI, which is equipped with two research-dedicated GE 3T short-bore scanners.

Salary/Stipend Information: NIH Scale

Procedure to Apply: To apply, please send a brief statement of research interest and goals, any selected reprints, CV, and names and addresses of three references.

Appointment Length/Period: Up to 5 years

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Amanda Bischoff-Grethe
Email: agrethe@ucsd.edu
Telephone: (858) 246-0604

Required Skills: