• Postdoctoral Clinical Researcher - Adverse…

    Emory Healthcare/Emory University (Atlanta, GA)


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    This clinical-research-focused postdoctoral position is focused on understanding the nature of persistent challenges that can occur after psycho-spiritually impactful practices such as meditation or psychedelics, yielding data that are likely to have lasting implications for clinical, social-scientific, and humanistic perspectives on meditation, psychedelics, and other practices with notable psycho-spiritual consequences. Strong applicants will have interests in some of the following topics: measure development and psychometric analysis; nosology and clinical syndrome/symptom specification, longitudinal analysis and evaluation of risk and resilience variables in a cohort study; qualitative analyses and mixed methods; language analysis; role of adverse effects of psycho-spiritually impactful interventions; data collection from a nationwide sample in partnership with state, federal, and private sector entities; interdisciplinary collaboration; and patient advocacy in mental health.

     

    JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. 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. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

     

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

     

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    **Job Number** _138877_

    **Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

    **Division** _School Of Medicine_

    **Department** _SOM: Psych: Admin_

    **Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

    **_Location : Name_** _WHSCAB_

    **Remote Work Classification** _Hybrid Remote_

    **Health and Safety Information** _Position involves clinical patient contact_