Post-doc Fellowship - Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN BIOBEHAVIORAL INFANT STUDIES
The Child Development Unit of the Division of Developmental Medicine at Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School is seeking qualified applicants for a post-doctoral fellowship focused on infant response to stress. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are able to work independently and are deeply interested in biobehavioral infant research. Candidates may hold a Ph.D. in psychology, neurosciences, animal behavior, biopsychology or a related field. The primary responsibility will be to assist with an NIH funded study examining the effects of a social stressor on the behavior and psychophysiology of infants. Candidates are expected to have experience with recording and analysis of cardiac measures and EEG/ERP data with preference given to those who have worked with infant or child populations.
There is opportunity for additional research of specific interest to the candidate under the supervision of researchers expert in the fields of developmental psychology, psychophysiology and psychopathology.
This is a 2-year position though grant writing for an additional year(s) will be encouraged. This post-doctoral position is available immediately. Applicants should send a copy of their CV, a letter of research accomplishments and interests and 3 letters of reference to:
Nancy Snidman, Ph.D.
Director of Research
Child Development Unit, Children's Hospital
1295 Boylston Street, Suite 320
Boston, MA 02115
Ph: 857-218-4370
ncs@wjh.harvard.edu