Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroimaging Study on Adolescent Psychosis

Arbeidsgiver Diakonhjemmet Sykehus Stillingstittel Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroimaging Study on Adolescent Psychosis Frist 20.10.2023 Ansettelsesform Prosjekt

Job description and context:Diakonhjemmet Hospital invites applications for a 2.5-year full-time (100%) position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow in a neuroimaging study on adolescents with psychotic disorders. The position will be attached to the project "Uncovering novel clinical characteristics, risk factors and brain phenotypes across the spectrum of adolescent psychosis", funded by the Norwegian Research Council with a grant to Psychiatrist and Professor Emeritus Ingrid Agartz. The study is conducted in close collaboration with the Norwegian Centre for Mental Disorders Research (NORMENT;http://www.med.uio.no/norment/english) and the TOP study at the University of Oslo. The postdoctoral research fellow will be affiliated with the NORMENT Imaging Psychosis Research Group (https://www.med.uio.no/klinmed/english/research/groups/imaging-psychosis/).The adolescent psychosis project, Youth-TOP, was launched in 2012 and comprises a biobank and a database of over 200 adolescents with psychosis and healthy controls to date, examined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and an assortment of cognitive and clinical instruments. The project is part of a larger neuroimaging initiative and accesses data from the TOP study of adults with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders at NORMENT, with the aim to obtain knowledge on the etiology and outcomes of severe mental illness. Youth-TOP actively participates in national and international collaborations and is the coordinating member of the ENIGMA-EOP (early-onset psychosis) working group (https://enigma.ini.usc.edu/ongoing/enigma-eop-working-group/).The postdoctoral research fellow will employ large datasets and advanced MRI methods to characterize brain phenotypes, including cerebral/cerebellar structures, white matter microstructure, cortical folding and myelination, and structural and functional networks. Large-scale analysis of brain and clinical or biological phenotypes will be conducted with the use of both adolescent and adult psychosis samples. Multimodal data will be used for detection, classification and prediction using cognitive, neuroimaging and clinical measures (biomarkers, polygenic risk).Diakonhjemmet Hospital is an equal opportunity workplace, which encourages and promotes the research of all employees, independent of gender, age, or ethnic background.

Main duties and responsibilites: The postdoctoral research fellow will employ state-of-the-art MRI methods, as well as develop and implement novel MRI methodology. It is expected that the postdoctoral research fellow supports ongoing MRI data acquisition and processing, ensures the continued close collaboration within the NORMENT infrastructure and the TOP study, and is involved in the coordination of ongoing national and international collaborations, such as those conducted within the ENIGMA consortium.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in a field relevant for the project, such as mathematics, statistics, psychiatry, neuroscience, and medicine.Applicants who have handed in their dissertation for evaluation are encouraged to apply and may be considered for the position given the successful defense of the dissertation.Research experience related to MRI, neuroscience, biological psychiatry, or mental health research, particularly in adolescents, will be regarded as a substantial strength, as will experience with the NORMENT infrastructure.Documented experience with advanced MRI methods (FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM or similar) is necessary, as high-level performance is expected.Previous experience with statistical modeling (both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses) and programming (Matlab, R, Python, shell scripting) is required.Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and excellent collaborative skills are expected. An ability to work independently, organized, and focused, but also to positively interact with fellow researchers and willingness to take on students is a merit.Interest in performing and promoting Open Science practices will be regarded as a strength.Ambitious applicants with a sense of responsibility and motivation with regards to the research field will be prioritized.

We can offer: An ambitious and exciting research environment with a strong multidisciplinary profile, and excellent academic and transferable skills development opportunities.Attractive welfare benefits and generous pension agreements (including excellent benefits for families e.g., paid paternal/maternal leave, etc.).In addition, Oslo offers a family-friendly environment with rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities in its immediate surroundingsHow to apply: Cover letter (summarizing education and research experience, statement of motivation, research interest, and research and career plans, max. 3 pages).CV summarizing education, positions, and relevant experiences (e.g., previous publications/preprints with valid links).Copies of relevant educational certificates (academic transcripts only). For education outside Scandinavia, we ask for an explanation of the grading system.List of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number) All documents need to be in English. We will emphasize academic qualifications, the candidate’s motivation, and personal suitability when assessing the applications. We will perform interviews as part of the selection process.

Om arbeidsgiveren Diakonhjemmet Sykehus er lokalsykehus for 145 000 innbyggere i bydelene Frogner, Ullern og Vestre Aker. Sykehuset har utvidet ansvarsområde for alderspsykiatri og eldre med brudd, og regionsykehusfunksjoner innen revmatologi.Diakonhjemmet Sykehus er et ideelt diakonalt aksjeselskap eid av Diakonhjemmet Stiftelse. Se www.diakonhjemmetsykehus.no.

Sektor Privat Sted Forskningsveien 7, 0373 Oslo Bransje Helse og omsorg Stillingsfunksjon Forskning/Stipendiat/Postdoktor

Nøkkelord Neuroimaging, Study, on, Adolescent, Psychosis

Spørsmål om stillingen Kontaktperson Dr. Ingrid Agartz Stillingstittel Project manager Send melding Kontaktperson Ragne Gjengedal Stillingstittel Unit manager Send melding

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