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Postdoctoral Positions in Clinical and Contemplative Neuroscience

at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School



Postdoctoral positions are available under the mentorship of Dr. Matthew D. 
Sacchet within the Meditation Research Group of the Center for Depression, 
Anxiety, and Stress Research at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. These 
positions are fully supported by NIH and Foundation funds.


The Meditation Research Group (Directed by Dr. Sacchet; 
https://meditation.mclean.harvard.edu/) advances the science of meditation in 
both clinical and non-clinical contexts and the neuroscience of depression. The 
Group’s studies span and integrate affective and cognitive neuroscience, 
clinical psychology and psychiatry, computer science and related computational 
disciplines, contemplative and religious studies, neuro- and 
micro-phenomenology, human neuroimaging, and psychoneuroimmunology including 
epigenetics and stress physiology.

The Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research (CDASR; Directed by Dr. 
Diego A. Pizzagalli; 
http://cdasr.mclean.harvard.edu<http://cdasr.mclean.harvard.edu/>) is a vibrant 
research center with over 40 scientists/staff/students that embraces a 
multi-disciplinary approach to improve our understanding of the psychological, 
environmental, and neurobiological factors associated with depression, anxiety, 
and related disorders across the lifespan.


Successful candidates will be expected to lead and collaborate on projects that 
advance one or both of the neuroscience of depression and/or the neuroscience 
of meditation. The candidate will have access to extensive existing and newly 
acquired data across these two domains. Opportunities will be available to 
pursue independent research and interdisciplinary collaborations across Harvard 
Medical School and beyond. Depending on research focus, candidates will have 
access to research-dedicated human MRI scanners (3T, 4T, and 7T) as well as two 
high-density EEG systems.



Qualifications: A strong background in functional MRI analysis is required. 
Expertise in clinical neuroscience or contemplative neuroscience is desired 
though not required. Additional experience with a second imaging modality 
(notably EEG) and in computational approaches (e.g., computational modeling, 
machine learning) will also be considered.



To apply, send a CV, a cover letter describing research interests, as well as 
names and email addresses of three references to Matthew D. Sacchet 
(msacc...@mclean.harvard.edu<mailto:msacc...@mclean.harvard.edu>). Review of 
applications will begin immediately (expected start date: early 2022, although 
other timeframes may be possible).



About McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School

Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in scientific 
investigations and treatments of mental illnesses as well as in training 
generations of scientists and clinicians. McLean Hospital is the flagship 
psychiatric affiliate and teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. McLean 
Hospital maintains the largest program of research in neuroscience and 
psychiatry of any private psychiatric hospital in the United States. McLean 
Hospital has been ranked as America’s best freestanding psychiatric hospital 
for 18 consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report. U.S. News and World 
Report has consistently ranked Harvard Medical School as the best Research 
Medical School with the best Psychiatry Program. McLean Hospital is in Belmont, 
Massachusetts, approximately 5 miles from Boston. McLean Hospital is located in 
Belmont, Massachusetts, approximately 5 miles from Boston.



McLean Hospital, which is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is an Equal 
Opportunity Employer.  As an equal opportunity employer, McLean seeks qualified 
candidates for all posted employment opportunities without regard to race, 
color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status. 
McLean particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women, and persons 
with disabilities.

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