Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging of Substance Abuse

NIDA T32 - Drug Abuse & Brain Imaging Training Program

NIDA-Sponsored T32 Postdoctoral Research Position

NIDA-sponsored T32 Postdoctoral Research Positions are available for training and research using multi-modal MRI data from large-scale open-access neuroimaging studies to investigate brain structure, function, and physiology in individuals with substance abuse. Our T32 program is in a multidisciplinary, productive, and stimulating environment with excellent research, clinical, preclinical, and training resources.

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This program is entering its 23rd year of support and provides training in substance abuse, a wide array of brain imaging technologies (multi-modal MRI, EEG, polysomnography/sleep, MRS, and near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)), psychiatry, and translational research. Our partnership with the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at MGH offers training in PET and combined MRI/PET imaging.

Available Resources at McLean Hospital:

• Two Siemens 3T Prisma scanners
• A Varian 4T scanner
• A Varian 9.4T multi-bore animal scanner for studying mice, rats, and nonhuman primates

Fellowship Details

Fellowships are available for 2-3 years for individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program offers training in various tracks, including:

• Clinical research
• Behavioral pharmacology
• Functional/physiological imaging technology and analysis
• Translational research

Training is tailored to meet the individual needs of each Fellow to facilitate transitions to independent scientists. After studying with a preceptor, Fellows will have opportunities to work in various areas to advance their career development.

Applicants should hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree in psychology, pharmacology, physics, engineering, neuroscience, or a related field. Start date is negotiable and salary is commensurate with the number of years of post-degree training as established by NIH guidelines.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to training in big neuroimaging data and computational methods for substance abuse, contact:
📩 Dr. Lisa Nickerson

For general inquiries on the T32 program and other areas of training, contact:
📩 Dr. Scott E. Lukas (Program Director)

Applications can be requested from the T32 Administrative Assistant:
📩 Wendy Tartarini, M.A.

Equal Opportunity Statement

McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to:

• Race
• Religion
• Color
• National origin
• Sex
• Age
• Ancestry
• Protected veteran status
• Disability
• Sexual orientation
• Gender orientation
• Any other basis that would be in violation of applicable laws or regulations

McLean Hospital conducts pre-employment drug screening, and any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of the screening.