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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW:

The Supekar lab at Stanford University is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to contribute to two NIH R01-funded projects at the intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. The Supekar lab integrates neuroscience and artificial intelligence (AI) to advance understanding of brain function and the mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders. Through rigorous research and clinically oriented translation, we develop evidence-based innovations to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for individuals affected by mental illness.
 
The postdoctoral scholar will work on projects focused on CHR and FEP, using large-scale neuroimaging, clinical, cognitive, and molecular datasets to discover neurobiological patterns that can inform mechanistic understanding as well as diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. One project focuses on identifying biologically grounded subtypes of psychiatric disorders, particularly autism, using novel computational approaches, neuroimaging-derived brain circuit fingerprints and transcriptomic signatures. A second project focuses on developing multimodal prognostic markers for psychosis in youth at clinical high risk, using state-of-the-art AI models and multimodal neuroimaging, clinical, and cognitive data.
 
The position will emphasize advanced computational and AI-based approaches, including predictive modeling, stratification, explainable AI, and integrative multimodal analysis. The scholar will have opportunities to lead first-author publications, develop independent lines of inquiry, present at national and international conferences, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary network of investigators. The position provides strong mentorship and career development support for candidates pursuing independent research careers in precision psychiatry, neuroimaging, multimodal data science and/or schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.
 
Required Qualifications: 
  • A PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent research doctoral degree in neuroscience, biomedical data science, computer science, psychology, psychiatry, statistics, engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
    • Machine/deep learning, artificial intelligence, statistical modeling, or computational modeling
    • Human neuroimaging analysis, including functional MRI, structural MRI, connectivity, or brain circuit modeling
    • Computational psychiatry, clinical neuroscience, or developmental psychopathology
    • Analysis of large-scale multimodal datasets
    • Explainable AI, predictive modeling, stratification, or biomarker development
    • Programming in Python, R, MATLAB, or related scientific computing environments
    • Reproducible research practices, including version control, high-performance computing, and open science workflows
  • Strong quantitative skills as well as excellent written and oral communication abilities.
  • A strong record of scholarly productivity
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team
  • Prior experience with psychosis, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, or developmental psychopathology is desirable
Required Application Materials: 

  • Brief cover letter describing research interests, relevant experience, research accomplishments, career goals, and fit with the position

  • Current CV

  • Contact information for three references

  • Up to three representative publications or preprints 

Please email application materials as a single PDF to supekarlab@stanford.edu with the subject line: Postdoctoral Scholar.
 Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

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