Research Associate at the Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine is seeking a Research Associate to join the Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress (CNDS). This role involves conducting clinical assessments, performing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and executing advanced multimodal MRI data analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to research group efforts, prepare findings for publication, and assist in the supervision of junior staff and students. This is a fixed-term academic support position with an initial one-year appointment, renewable for up to three years based on performance and funding.

• Conduct clinical assessments of patients participating in research studies.
• Perform Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) procedures according to study protocols.
• Execute advanced multimodal MRI data analysis to support clinical research objectives.
• Collaborate with research group members to obtain and interpret clinical data.
• Draft and prepare research findings for academic presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to laboratory technicians, clinical coordinators, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.