Research Associate

Molecular Brain Imaging in Neurodegenerative Disease

A full-time opening is available for a Research Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Radiology and Radiological Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The research program focuses on applying multi-modality PET and MR imaging to investigate the neurobiology of late life depression, mild cognitive impairment and Parkinson’s disease.     

Responsibilities include design and implementation of human neuroimaging research studies and image processing, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The position is a great opportunity for self-motivated individuals to take the lead on scientific publications and presentations and to develop independent projects and grant submissions.

Position Requirements: Candidates should have a doctorate (Ph.D. or M.D) in Experimental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Neurology or a comparable discipline.  Experience in the conduct of clinical research studies is required. Experience in PET or MRI image analysis is preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and a statement of academic interests to: Gwenn S. Smith, PhD (gsmith95@jhmi.edu), Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Baltimore, MD  21224