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Emory University · 2 months ago

Post Doctoral Fellow - COMP Lab

positionAtlanta, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Post Doctoral Fellow will design and conduct research in the Computational Mechanisms of Psychopathology Lab, focusing on computational modeling of anxious avoidance and supporting NIH-funded research.

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Responsibilities

Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career
Designs and evaluates experiments
Develops new ideas that promote current research
Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
May be responsible for operation of specific equipment
May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff
Design experiments, analyze data, present and publish findings, apply for external funding, and assist with training other lab members and with lab management

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldAdvanced quantitative methodsComputational modelingFMRI analysisProgramming languagesInterest in psychopathologyScientific writingOral communicationTeam collaboration

Required

A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field
Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills
The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues
A PhD (by start of employment) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Science, or related field
Expertise in advanced quantitative/statistical methods (e.g., generative computational modeling, multilevel and/or structural equation modeling, univariate and/or multivariate fMRI/EEG analysis)
Knowledge of R, Python, Matlab, shell scripts, or similar programming languages
Interest in mechanisms of psychopathology, particularly anxiety

Company

Emory University

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Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
dateFounded in 1836
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.emory.edu/home/index.html

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$719.87M
Key Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
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Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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