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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW:
The Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is recruiting
a Postdoctoral Fellow to do psychosis research using fMRI and computational modeling laboratory led by Dr. James
A. Waltz.
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NIH-funded project at the Maryland Psychiatric Research
Center (MPRC), University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). The project involves the use of fMRI and
computational modeling methods to investigate decision-making and reinforcement learning in people at clinical
high risk (CHR) for psychosis and is part of a collaboration between Dr. James Waltz (MPRC, UMSOM), Dr.
Daniel Wolf (Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania), and Dr. Cheryl Corcoran (Icahn
School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai). The position is intended for a highly-motivated individual with a new or recent
PhD in neuroscience or related field. Additionally, the candidate should have an interest in psychopathology, a
strong computational background, familiarity with the Unix/Linux environment, and experience with scientific
writing for publications or grant applications. Candidates are expected to work semi-independently in the
supervision of experimental work and analysis of behavioral and physiological data. Funding is available for up to 3
years. Salary based on NIH Stipend Levels and depends on experience.
For immediate consideration, please send a cover letter and a recent CV, including names and contact information of
three references to Dr. Waltz at jwaltz@som.umaryland.edu
UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a
disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact
HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation
will be responded to from this email address.
