Medical College of Wisconsin
Postdoctoral Researcher
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Postdoctoral Researcher – Medical College of Wisconsin
Every discovery begins with new knowledge. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) places academic medicine and continuous pursuit of knowledge at the center of everything we do. The Brain, Environment, and Addictions Research Lab (BEAR Lab, PI: Dr. David Baranger) in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the team in an NIH‑funded position (R00 and start‑up funds). We study the neurobiology of addiction using human neuroimaging, genomics, mental health, personality, and neurocognitive assessments, as well as a variety of statistical and computational approaches.
Ongoing projects include:
Characterizing heavy substance use with precision functional mapping.
Studying the association of substance use/exposure with longitudinal brain development in large multi‑site cohorts.
Developing advanced machine learning models of task‑related brain function.
The fellow will contribute to these projects and will also be expected to develop their own research direction in a related area.
Beyond publications, there are several opportunities for career development. The fellow will be encouraged to present findings at national and international scientific conferences, apply for independent funding (both internally and from NIH), and mentor junior trainees in the lab.
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and execute experiments.
Participate in discovery projects.
Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage own projects.
Oversee organization, synthesis, and analysis of data and findings.
Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.
Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff to evaluate/interpret data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
Present research findings at local and national meetings.
Write and submit manuscripts for publication and fellowship applications as appropriate.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
Strong background in neuroimaging, computational modeling, or longitudinal data analysis.
Proficiency in R, Python, or MATLAB.
Experience with neuroimaging data analysis.
Willingness to learn new techniques and skills.
Ability to independently design and conduct experiments.
Willingness to think critically.
A passion for research and a high level of self‑motivation.
Outstanding organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.
A commitment to maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
Applicants should have 0–3 years of prior postdoctoral experience.
Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Minimum education: PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field.
Minimum experience: 0–3 years of prior postdoctoral experience.
Why MCW?
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including Health, Vision, and Dental.
403B Retirement Package.
Competitive Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Parental Leave.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non‑Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Ongoing projects include:
Characterizing heavy substance use with precision functional mapping.
Studying the association of substance use/exposure with longitudinal brain development in large multi‑site cohorts.
Developing advanced machine learning models of task‑related brain function.
The fellow will contribute to these projects and will also be expected to develop their own research direction in a related area.
Beyond publications, there are several opportunities for career development. The fellow will be encouraged to present findings at national and international scientific conferences, apply for independent funding (both internally and from NIH), and mentor junior trainees in the lab.
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and execute experiments.
Participate in discovery projects.
Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage own projects.
Oversee organization, synthesis, and analysis of data and findings.
Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.
Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff to evaluate/interpret data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
Present research findings at local and national meetings.
Write and submit manuscripts for publication and fellowship applications as appropriate.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
Strong background in neuroimaging, computational modeling, or longitudinal data analysis.
Proficiency in R, Python, or MATLAB.
Experience with neuroimaging data analysis.
Willingness to learn new techniques and skills.
Ability to independently design and conduct experiments.
Willingness to think critically.
A passion for research and a high level of self‑motivation.
Outstanding organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.
A commitment to maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
Applicants should have 0–3 years of prior postdoctoral experience.
Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Minimum education: PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field.
Minimum experience: 0–3 years of prior postdoctoral experience.
Why MCW?
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including Health, Vision, and Dental.
403B Retirement Package.
Competitive Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Parental Leave.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non‑Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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