1. Position Detail
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Mood, Emotion, and Development Lab (PI: Autumn Kujawa, Ph.D.) at Vanderbilt University (https://my.vanderbilt.edu/medlab/). This position offers the opportunity to contribute to multiple grant-funded longitudinal studies of depression and related conditions, including a study of neural predictors of adolescent suicidal thoughts and behaviors and a program of research examining neurobiological and psychosocial changes across peripartum in relation to depression risk and infant/child outcomes.
Department Psychology & Human Development
Full Description
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Mood, Emotion, and Development Lab (PI: Autumn Kujawa, Ph.D.) at Vanderbilt University (https://my.vanderbilt.edu/medlab/). This position offers the opportunity to contribute to multiple grant-funded longitudinal studies of depression and related conditions, including a study of neural predictors of adolescent suicidal thoughts and behaviors and a program of research examining neurobiological and psychosocial changes across peripartum in relation to depression risk and infant/child outcomes. Opportunities include training in multiple research methods (e.g., EEG/ERP and ecological momentary assessment) across development, obtaining supervised clinical hours, writing manuscripts using existing data, travel support for conference presentations, and writing mentored grant proposals. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers at Vanderbilt University/Vanderbilt University Medical Center (including Drs. Kathryn Humphreys, Alex Bettis, and Meg Benningfield) and other institutions.
Competitive candidates will have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (or a related field, including Developmental Psychology or Neuroscience) with a strong record of publications and presentations. Ideal candidates should be highly motivated to publish first-author papers, possess strong statistical and problem-solving skills, and work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Interest or experience in clinical neuroscience (e.g., fMRI, EEG/ERP) and working with children and adolescents is preferred but not required.
Application Details
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please email your CV and the contact information for 2 references to Dr. Autumn Kujawa (autumn.kujawa@vanderbilt.edu). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and reimbursement for moving expenses will be considered
Contact: Autumn Kujawa
Posted 2023-02-28 21:04:27
2. Position Detail
Fisk University and Vanderbilt University announce the immediate availability of two EMIT (Establishing Multimessenger Astronomy Inclusive Training) Postdoctoral Fellowships. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct research in observational, computational, instrumental, or theoretical approaches to understanding what photons, gravitational waves, and/or particles reveal about the Universe, and will contribute to building a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. EMIT Fellows will receive intensive professional and personal mentoring within a collaborative and vibrant research environment with the intent to prepare them for faculty positions, at least one of which is anticipated to be at Fisk University.
Department Physics & Astronomy
Full Description
EMIT Fellows will be an integral part of the first graduate program in Multimessenger Astronomy in the nation, as well as the first graduate astronomy certificate to center inclusion within every aspect of the program. Given our diverse community and goals, we prioritize candidates with experience in equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service. EMIT Fellows are independent scholars who devote 80% of their time to research and 20% of their time to faculty development activities such as teaching, mentoring graduate students, or leadership within the EMIT program, depending on the Fellow’s career aspirations.
Fisk University is a highly-ranked private historically black university with an outstanding reputation and collaborative and supportive faculty; it is the oldest college or university in Nashville, and home to the Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program, a national model for the recruitment, retention, and training of talented underrepresented minority scholars in physics and astronomy. Vanderbilt University is a private research university ranked in the top 15 nationally; its 330 acre park-like campus is located on the western edge of downtown Nashville, known colloquially as Music City and consistently rated as one of the best cities in the US in which to live and work.
Together, the physics and astronomy group at Fisk and Vanderbilt has access to ample computational, observational, and data science resources to facilitate research, mentoring, and education. Fisk and Vanderbilt are part of major astronomy and physics collaborations such as LIGO, LISA, NANOGrav, the International Pulsar Timing Array, SDSS IV, LSST, LHC, CMS, and EHT. Vanderbilt houses the state-of-the-art Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education (ACCRE) cluster with ~10,000 cores and cutting-edge GPU resources. In addition, Vanderbilt launched a new Data Science Institute, which will feature training, infrastructure, and support for data-intensive work, and Fisk launched a new Data Science Masters Program.
This position is for two years, with additional years available. EMIT Fellowships come with an attractive salary commensurate with other prestigious prize fellowships in physics and astronomy, including full benefits, relocation expenses, and a competitive research budget.
Application Details
Competitive candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) full curriculum vitae, (3) statement of research interests, and (4) and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service directly to k.holley@vanderbilt.edu, with the subject line “EMIT Fellow”. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email with a subject line “EMIT Letter” and the name of the applicant. Review of applications will begin December 15 and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be addressed to k.holley@vanderbilt.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact: Kelly Holley-Bockelmann
Posted 2023-03-01 14:32:34
3. Position Detail
Postdoctoral Research Associates or Senior Research Associates are available in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Meharry Medical College to study host-retrovirus interactions. Research will focus on the mechanisms by which host factors promote and/or restrict virus replication. The successful applicant will join our team that uses molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology to address questions in molecular retrovirology.
Department Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Full Description
Postdoctoral Research Associates or Senior Research Associates are available in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Meharry Medical College to study host-retrovirus interactions. Research will focus on the mechanisms by which host factors promote and/or restrict virus replication. The successful applicant will join our team that uses molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology to address questions in molecular retrovirology.
The candidate must have a strong background in molecular biology and cell biology.
Application Details
Send C.V. and contact information for two references to:
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Meharry Medical College
1005 Dr D B Todd Jr Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208
email: xdong@mmc.edu
Contact: Xinhong Dong
Posted 2023-03-06 17:52:31
4. Position Detail
A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Ormseth Lab at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Division of Rheumatology & Immunology to study how human and microbial small RNAs may contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Department Rheumatology and Immunology
Full Description
A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Ormseth Lab at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Division of Rheumatology & Immunology to study how human and microbial small RNAs may contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Application Details
Interested applicants should submit their CV and a brief statement of research interests and accomplishments by email to: Michelle Ormseth, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, michelle.ormseth@vumc.org
Contact: Michelle Ormseth
Posted 2023-03-21 16:48:55
5. Position Detail
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery is accepting applications for the position of Clinical Research Fellow.
Department Colon and Rectal Surgery
Full Description
We are a group of seven colorectal surgeons actively engaged in a wide range of health services, clinical and translational research. Fellows will receive close mentorship from faculty and learn statistical methods with access to a full-time biostatistician and other resources available through the School of Medicine and School of Public Health. There are a wide array of clinical research opportunities including inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, quality and safety, and simulation and education. This is a full time, one year position. There are no clinical responsibilities as part of this fellowship.
The position will focus on all aspects of health services, clinical and translational research including:
• Study Design
• Data Collection
• Statistical Analysis
• Manuscript and Grant Writing
Qualifications
• At least one year experience with clinical research. This includes IRB submission, data collection, basic statistical analysis, and manuscript writing.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• MD/DO degree required.
Application Details
Please send a CV and brief cover letter to alex.hawkins@vumc.org.
Contact: Alexander Hawkins
Posted 2023-03-22 18:35:47
6. Position Detail
There is an open position for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the King Laboratory, in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. The position is available immediately. The research project relates to the study of cancer cell mechanotransduction and apoptosis, with the goal of identifying new strategies to target and kill disseminating metastatic tumor cells to prevent them from forming new and distant tumors.
Department Biomedical Engineering
Full Description
For this postdoctoral position, the following skills are essential:
sterile cell culture
knowledge of cell biology
experience with a variety of cellular and molecular assays
The following skills are desired, although not required:
Experience working with mouse models of cancer
Familiarity with the fabrication and characterization of lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery
Expertise in membrane lipid raft biophysics
Application Details
To apply for this opportunity, submit your curriculum vita, list of references, and pdf documents of your three most relevant publications to mike.king@vanderbilt.edu. A cover letter is welcome, but not required.
Contact: Michael King
Posted 2023-03-24 20:28:05
7. Position Detail
The School of Engineering student success team is recruiting a post-doctoral scholar to support the assessment and support of new programs out of the school of engineering.
Department Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Full Description
The School of Engineering student success team is recruiting post-doctoral scholars to support the assessment and support of new programs out of the school of engineering. The position will report to the Associate Dean of Academic Success for the school of engineering.
The successful candidate will:
• Lead and support, the development of new programming to help prepare our undergraduate and graduate students to be successful in their careers (i.e. transition and enrichment programs)
• Support the professional development of student scholars under student success
• Create assessment surveys and feedback mechanisms for the student success programs
• Oversee data collection and analysis for peer reviewed journals and internal reporting.
Application Details
Applicants must send the following documents in a single PDF file (Word documents will not be opened) to the Dr. Julie Vernon at Julie.vernon@vanderbilt.edu
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three references
Contact: Julianne Vernon
Posted 2023-03-29 14:23:00
8. Position Detail
The AI Institute has a position open for a Post Doctoral researcher to conduct research in the area of AI and Ethics as it relates to narrative-centered learning environments and multimodal learning analytics which are two primary thrusts in our institute's research.
Department Computer Science
Full Description
The Vanderbilt University team of the NSF AI ENGAGE Institute is conducting research on narrative-centered learning environments, embodied conversational agents, and multi-modal analytics directed toward K-12 STEM and Computer Science education. Advances in computing, storage, and sensing technologies have made it possible to collect and process large amounts of data from humans who use these environments. While these can lead to a better understanding of K-12 learners and their approaches to learning, these systems can also be intrusive and lead to the collection and use of personal data that the user is not aware of. Besides the machine learning systems used to analyze that data may exhibit bias, which makes it hard to establish the fairness and equity of these systems and approaches. Therefore, hand in hand with technology development, data analysis, and the learning environments being developed, the AI institute would like to develop and apply ethical standards and practices that address issues of privacy, bias, equity, and fairness associated with our learning environments.
The AI Institute has a position open for a Post Doctoral researcher to conduct research in the area of AI and Ethics as it relates to narrative-centered learning environments and multimodal learning analytics which are two primary thrusts in our institute's research.
Application Details
Must have a Ph.D. in Education, Learning Sciences, and Computer Science. Experience in running classroom studies, data collection, and analysis. Some experience in running workshops related to AI and Ethics. Please submit all applications materials to Gautam Biswas at gautam.biswas@vanderbilt.edu.
Contact: Gautam Biswas
Posted 2023-04-04 13:36:12
9. Position Detail
Seeking an individual with a Ph.D. and experience in biochemistry, cell biology to conduct research on adipocyte signal transduction, metabolism and biochemistry. This position will allow the fellow to learn about diabetes, physiology of metabolism in order to be able to integrate their molecular skills with in vivo physiology.
Department Medicine /Cardiovascular Medicine
Full Description
Our lab focuses on obesity/metabolic disease with emphasis on organs such as adipose and heart. Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Medical Center is an outstanding collaborative environment with strong core resources, a stellar history of signal transduction research, the longest-funded NIH Diabetes Research and Training Center and NIH-supported Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center.
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Application Details
Publications from past 10 years can be found at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1Tgf5QA2aWgE3q/bibliography/public/
Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, CV and names of three references to:
Please note that this is not an entry level position for an M.D. interested in research.
Contact: Sheila Collins
Posted 2023-04-05 19:36:51
10. Position Detail
This is for a post-doctoral position focused on methods to improve echocardiography. The goal of the work is to overcome existing challenges in cardiac ultrasound by developing new methods in deep learning and signal processing to improve the image reconstruction pipeline.
Department Biomedical Engineering
Full Description
The post-doctoral researcher will work closely with PIs Dr. Brett Byram, Dr. Susan Eagle and the rest of the study team. The post-doc will also play a leadership role in supervision of some aspects of the proposed work including some supervision of the graduate students on the project and coordinating with Dr. Eagle on patient acquisition. The post-doc will help develop new domain adaptation schemes for echocardiography deep beamformer training. They will also develop and integrate end-to-end training schemes and and comprehensive beamforming into the deep learning approaches.
Application Details
Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field of study. Ideally applicants would have experience with ultrasound beamforming or other forms of image reconstruction. Experience with deep learning is preferred but not necessary. Applicants should be willing to work with more junior trainees, which could include both undergraduate and graduate students.
Please submit all application materials to brett.c.byram@vanderbilt.edu.
Contact: Brett Byram
Posted 2023-04-06 18:54:31
11. Position Detail
The Caldwell Infrared Nanophotonic Materials and Devices Laboratory is focused on employing novel spectroscopic methods, identification of new or modified materials and structures and nanophotonic concepts towards advancing the infrastructure available for infrared optics and components. This extends to applications such as thermal imaging, chemical and biological sensing, and on-chip photonics. We are seeking a postdoctoral candidate who can help us push the boundaries of these fields and bring new concepts and fields of research, especially in regards to developing the guiding principles governing twist-optic and moiré interactions between two-dimensional and/or low-symmetry materials, artificial metamaterials, and combinations thereof.
Department Mechanical Engineering
Full Description
The Caldwell Infrared Nanophotonic Materials and Devices Laboratory is focused on employing novel spectroscopic methods, identification of new or modified materials and structures and nanophotonic concepts towards advancing the infrastructure available for infrared optics and components. This extends to applications such as thermal imaging, chemical and biological sensing, and on-chip photonics. We are seeking a postdoctoral candidate who can help us push the boundaries of these fields and bring new concepts and fields of research, especially in regards to developing the guiding principles governing twist-optic and moiré interactions between two-dimensional and/or low-symmetry materials, artificial metamaterials, and combinations thereof.
The successful candidate will assist in leading cutting edge research projects as part of a broader FY23 Multi-University Research Initiative (MURI) team focused on understanding and characterizing nano- to atomic-scale interactions within misoriented layers/films of polaritonic and metasurface media. The candidate should have a firm understanding of nanophotonic design, nanoscale fabrication, electromagnetic modeling, and optical characterization. Infrared optical characterization using methods such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy, and/or nano-FTIR are beneficial, but not required. The candidate will also be tasked with coordinating scientific interactions between the MURI teams, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and be willing to travel for performing experiments and attend in-person scientific meetings. Day-to-day assistance in the maintenance of lab equipment is also needed. The candidate will also be given a high level of ownership over research and development projects, providing them with the opportunity to forge some of their own research directions in this space. Thus, the candidate must have excellent project management skills and strong technical problem-solving abilities.
Desired Qualifications: We are looking for a highly motivated, focused candidate, with a strong work ethic, excellent technical and teamworking skills, and strong track record of publication of their research. Candidates should hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or a related discipline. We’re a highly interdisciplinary team that collaborates broadly within Vanderbilt, with other universities in the US and abroad, so the successful candidate must be self-motivated and able to integrate themselves well within the team and our broader collaborative network.
The candidate will interact with faculty, mentor students, and work directly with Prof. Josh Caldwell, who is committed to mentoring and facilitating career development, be it in academia or industry. The following skills are highly desirable:
• proficiency in advanced techniques using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, infrared laser-based spectroscopy and/or infrared optics and device design, or other optical spectroscopic methods
• proficiency in electromagnetic modeling of polaritonic, metamaterial, two-dimensional materials, and/or nanophotonic devices
• proficiency with nanofabrication required
• proficiency with two-dimensional material exfoliation and transfer methods desired
• experience with infrared nano-optic probes (e.g. nano-FTIR, s-SNOM), infrared detector or source design are desired
The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance. The expectation is for the successful candidate to remain for a minimum of 2 years.
Institutional Information: Vanderbilt University is a private, internationally recognized research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, which has a metro population of 1.9 million people. The School of Engineering is located adjacent to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, creating a rich environment for interdisciplinary and translational research. Vanderbilt University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Details
Please Provide:
(1) cover letter (<2 pages) briefly summarizing your research interests, and relevant background
(2) Current CV
(3) PDFs of two recent publications with substantial contributions from the candidate (e.g., 1st or 2nd author)
(4) contact information for 3 references.
Please direct emails and inquiries to Prof. Josh Caldwell (josh.caldwell@vanderbilt.edu). Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Contact: Josh Caldwell
Posted 2023-04-13 20:16:48
12. Position Detail
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Spatial Memory and Navigation
Department Psychology
Full Description
I am seeking one postdoctoral research associate to join my lab for two years starting on July 1st 2023 (www.memnavlab.com). The primary responsibilities of the successful applicant will be to contribute to an NSF-funded research project on decision processes in human navigation. This project investigates the decision strategies that navigators use to estimate goal locations when spatial cues are inconsistent; whether navigators account for the costs of navigational errors in principled and quantifiable ways; how prior knowledge or experience is incorporated into navigational decisions; and how navigators combine information from artifactual spatial cues (e.g., a mapping app) with natural spatial cues (e.g., visual & body-based cues) when making navigational decisions. Most of our experiments are conducted in immersive virtual reality. The research facilities are excellent and include a fully-immersive VR lab using HMDs with location tracking and a Cyberith Virtualizer omni-directional treadmill. The postdoctoral fellow can also take advantage of the collaborative research environment, facilities, and support in the Department of Psychology, Department of Computer Science, Vanderbilt Brain Institute, and Vanderbilt Data Science Institute.
Application Details
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in psychology or a related discipline and must have experience programming VR studies. Experience with computational or mathematical modeling is desired but not essential. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary will be based on the NIH postdoctoral scale. Applicants should send a cover letter, brief research statement, current CV, and the names and addresses of three references to: Timothy P. McNamara @ t.mcnamara@vanderbilt.edu.
Contact: Timothy McNamara
Posted 2023-04-17 16:18:08
13. Position Detail
Post-Doctoral Clinical Research Fellow needed to assist with Cardiovascular research project that will include event adjudication with modern criteria for acute myocardial infarction (MI) subtypes (i.e., type 1 versus type 2 MI), as well as accounting for all non-ischemic myocardial injury events.
Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Full Description
We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Clinical Research Fellow to assist with an exciting, NIH-funded Cardiovascular research project that will include event adjudication with modern criteria for acute myocardial infarction (MI) subtypes (i.e., type 1 versus type 2 MI), as well as accounting for all non-ischemic myocardial injury events. Despite different prevalence, pathobiology, and prognosis, all NHLBI prospective cohorts adjudicate incident acute myocardial infarction (MI) as a singular entity, as opposed to etiologically distinct MI subtypes defined by the 4th Universal Definition of MI. By adjudicating specific MI phenotypes, and defining their epidemiology, this project will directly enable more precise risk prediction, discovery of novel pathobiology-specific risk factors, and allow for the development more targeted preventive strategies (i.e., anticoagulation for those at risk for type 1 versus type 2 MI).
The Post-Doctoral Clinical Research Fellow will develop expertise in myocardial injury, multi-center cohort research and opportunities for independent projects will be encouraged. Minimum requirements will include a medical degree and formal training in epidemiology/statistics, preferably a Master of Public Health or Master of Science and Clinical Research degree. Prior clinical training (residency) will be preferred. Additional course work will be encouraged to enhance the fellow’s career goal of maturing into an independently funded myocardial injury/acute MI translational researcher. The fellow will be located at Vanderbilt University in Dr. DeFilippis’ laboratory, where they will have office space, a computer, and administrative support. This position requires someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Application Details
Please email cover letter and CV to Andrew DeFilippis, MD, MSc via Stephan Bierenga, stephan.bierenga@vumc.org.
Contact: Stephan Bierenga
Posted 2023-04-20 19:52:19
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