Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Adina Fischer

Posted on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 17:43

Important Info
Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Fischer, Adina
Other Mentor(s) if Applicable: 
Alan Schatzberg, M.D.
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Psyc: Behavioral Medicine
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
Minimum commitment of 2 years preferred
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry.html (link is external)
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Please send your application materials to Adina Fischer, MD, PhD at adinaf@stanford.edu (link sends e-mail) .

Does this position pay above the required minimum?: 
No. The expected base pay for this position is the Stanford University required minimum for all postdoctoral scholars appointed through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The FY25 minimum is $73,800.

The Stanford Mental Health Resilience Lab is seeking a full-time or shared Postdoctoral Research Fellow to play a leadership role in an exciting NIH-funded study investigating the effects of cannabis use among college-aged youth. This project aims to examine the neurobiological and mental health impacts of cannabis exposure, with a broader goal of identifying biomarkers associated with resilience and risk for depression.

As part of this study, you will have the opportunity to work alongside renowned faculty, clinicians (including psychiatrists and clinical psychologists), and statisticians from Stanford and other institutions. In addition to receiving mentorship and gaining valuable research experience, you will have the opportunity to present research findings and contribute to publications at one of the nation’s leading research institutions.

Position Details:

• Minimum commitment of 2 years preferred

• Mentorship from:

  • Adina Fischer, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry

  • Brian Knutson, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

  • Alan Schatzberg, M.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry

• Experience in clinical translational research, including clinical and cognitive assessments (e.g., K-SADS, SCID), functional neuroimaging (e.g., resting-state, anatomical and task-based fMRI), and bioassays (e.g., cannabinoid and cortisol measurements)

• Involvement in Stanford Neurochoice, including monthly seminars, dinners, and meetings

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of study protocols

• Participant recruitment and collection of participant and laboratory data

• Statistical analysis of data

• Authorship on manuscripts, presentations, and research proposals

Required Qualifications: 

• PhD in psychology, neuroscience, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field.

• Strong interpersonal and technical skills, particularly in data analysis

• Experience with statistical analysis (e.g., SPSS, MATLAB) and programming (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python)

• Experience with fMRI data collection and analysis (e.g., FSL, SPM)

Required Application Materials: 

• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your fit for the lab.

• Your CV or resume.

• 2-3 professional references

 

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.