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Mount Sinai Medical Center

Psychiatry - Clinically Trained Post-Doctoral Fellow for Clinical and Translatio

Mount Sinai Medical Center, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Overview

Mount Sinai is seeking a clinically trained post-doctoral fellow to conduct clinical and translational research.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a clinically trained post-doctoral fellow to conduct clinical and translational research in psychosis spectrum disorders or mood disorders. T32 funding is available. Candidates must be highly motivated to use neuroscience methods to understand mechanisms of dysfunction in clinical populations including mood disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The fellow will receive one-on-one mentoring and structured coursework in clinical and translational research methodology and work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment to gain experience in clinical and translational research. This will occur in the intellectually stimulating setting of our vibrant departments of psychiatry (ranked highly in NIH funding) and Neuroscience. Fellows will have the opportunity to draw from the substantial resources of the Icahn School of Medicine, including resources within the Friedman Brain Institute and the Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, to carry out high-impact clinical and translational research. Travel and pilot funding stipends are available, and salaries are competitive. The primary responsibilities of the fellow will be to assist in managing research projects, analyze research data, present findings at national and/or local conferences, and write up results for publication. The fellow will also be responsible for overseeing the smooth running of patients in the studies and assisting the research coordinators in ongoing efforts of subject recruitment, lab management, and data organization. US citizenship or green card is required. An M.D. and/or a Ph.D. is required. Clinical training (residency +/- clinical fellowship for MDs and clinical internship for PhDs) is required. Experience with clinical populations and/or clinical assessment is preferred. Strong skills in experimental design, quantitative methods/statistical modeling, and the ability to carry out independent data analyses using standard software packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS, and/or R, Python, SPM, FSL, and/or AFNI) are preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid mastery of written English and show evidence of peer-reviewed publications. Responsibilities

Manage and analyze research data Present work at national conferences and write-up results for publication Oversee the smooth and efficient running of the studies, working with research coordinators to develop and maintain efficient study procedures Work with research coordinators to facilitate patient enrollment, assessment, and running as needed Assist with new study design and programming of tasks Assist in grant preparations, seek out opportunities for fellowship funding Qualifications

MD or Ph.D. in Psychology or related field Clinical training (residency +/- clinical fellowship for MDs and internship for PhDs) Minimum Computer Skills:

Advanced knowledge of data analysis (e.g., SPSS, SAS, and/or R, SPM, FSL, and/or AFNI) preferred Basic to intermediate knowledge of Matlab and/or other coding experience would be highly desirable Intermediate-level experience with E-prime or other experimental presentation programs would be desirable

General Skills:

Solid mastery of written English and evidence of peer-reviewed publications Highly organized, strong attention to detail, good with multitasking, very reliable Proactive and independent, self-motivated to analyze and publish neuroimaging research Ability to meet deadlines, with proven track record in this area Willingness and interest in learning new data analytic techniques Experience with research in clinical populations and psychiatric assessment using the SCID/MINI would be desirable

Compensation

Compensation range from 230K to 260K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits). Salary Disclosure Information:

Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with salary transparency laws. Actual salaries depend on factors including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and hospital/community need. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits. Application

Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to: Physician Recruitment Department Mount Sinai Health System Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

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