Neurology Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Translation Cognitive Neuroscience (CTCN)
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an individual to fill the position of Post-doctoral fellow in the Center for Translation Cognitive Neuroscience (CTCN) (http://sites.bu.edu/ctcnlab/) at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston VA Healthcare system. The CTCN lab focuses on applying the techniques of cognitive neuroscience to increase our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. The specific project which the position funds seeks to test a pragmatic introduction of ERPs into the existing work flow of participants and patients in the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center and affiliated memory disorders clinics with the hypotheses that ERPs will provide (1) additive diagnostic information beyond that of neuropsychological testing alone and (2) data on how brain physiology is altered by neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injuries. Two-year commitment required.
Successful applicants will have demonstrated research interests in translational research, experimental psychology, and/or cognitive neuroscience, as well as a demonstrated record of research project management (e.g., study design, IRB protocol writing, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation).
The applicant should be highly motivated, able to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. As part of their job duties, the candidate will participate in a variety of professional development activities, including activities with the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, leading publications and presentations, and participating in individual and group mentorship activities.
Women, members of under-represented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
The Post-doctoral fellow is responsible for:
Supervising research assistants and students who complete Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and management for human research, including new applications, amendments, continuing review reports, study personnel changes, safety report submissions per IRB policies and procedures, protocol deviations, etc.; (30%)
Overseeing recruitment of study participants by Research assistants and students (10%)
Overseeing site monitoring visits (pre-site selection, site initiation, and interim visits, plus follow-up after visits) for applicable research studies in the Section, including taking the lead or assisting in scheduling; (10%)
Performing research related data analysis, manuscript writing, grant writing (50%)
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related discipline
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
You must have or receive training/certification for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Subjects Protection (HSP), HIPAA, and Conflict of Interest training.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience with, or willingness to quickly learn, ERP data collection and analysis methods necessary.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
A strong quantitative background and competency in programming environments such as Matlab, Python, R, and Psychtoolbox preferred. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline when they start.
TO APPLY:
Please send Cover Letter and CV to Patrick Hajos (Administration; ghajos@bu.edu) with Dr. Renée DeCaro (Postdoctoral Fellow; rdecaro@bu.edu) in cc.
For questions related to this position, please contact the CTCN PIs Dr. Kate Turk at kturk@bu.edu, and Dr. Andrew Budson, abudson@bu.edu