Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Neurobiology of Restrictive Eating Disorders
Mass Gen Brigham Multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Research Collaborative, Departments of
Psychiatry MGH and BWH, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Applications are being sought for a full-time NIH-funded postdoctoral scholar to join the
Mass Gen Brigham Multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Research Collaborative (referred to as
'the MGB ED research collaborative'). The MGB ED Research Collaborative is an
interdisciplinary research team comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists,
neuroscientists, cognitive scientists, endocrinologists, and radiologists that focus on
understanding the biology and neurobiology of eating behavior. The goal is to improve
detection and treatments for those with eating and weight-related disorders.
The postdoctoral scholar will become an integral member of the MGB ED Research
Collaborative. In their role, they will use state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques
explore the role of restrictive eating disorders on white matter development across the
children, adolescents, and young adults.
The position is open to individuals with a doctorate in biological/psychological sciences,
psychiatrists and other physicians (MD or PhD). While training can be provided, expertise
in neuroimaging, statistics, programming (e.g., Matlab, R, Python, Linux), if preferred.
Experience with eating disorders is not a requirement and scholars will have the
opportunity to learn about the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. The individual
will spend their research time working within the multidisciplinary team of the
Psychiatric Neuroimaging Laboratory at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The candidate
should have a keen interest in developing an independent research career. The starting
date is flexible. Salary for qualified candidates will be consistent with NIH and MGB
guidelines and experience.
Minority and MD applicants are encouraged. Appointments are one year, renewable to two.
NIMH-determined pay scale. Rolling admissions, Supervisors: Marek Kubicki, MD PhD, and
Lauren Breithaupt, PhD.
Email a single pdf file including a cover letter describing your research interests and
experience, current CV and an authored journal article to Lilian Palmer
(lpalmer6@mgh.harvard.edu<mailto:lpalmer6@mgh.harvard.edu>).
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