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Postdoc Description
The Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR) in the

Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota has an opening

for one or more post-doctoral research associates. We seek someone

interested in the study of the development of substance abuse and

related psychopathology in our genetically informed samples of twin and

adoptive children and their parents prospectively studied from

preadolescence through young adulthood. The successful candidate will be

part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers (including

neuroscientists, geneticists, psychopathologists, developmental

psychologists, and statisticians) investigating the development of

substance abuse and related common mental disorders (e.g., major

depression, antisocial personality disorder). The MCTFR dataset is

unique in terms of the breadth of its assessment (e.g., a rich set of

clinical, personality, and endophenotypic measures), developmental

informativeness (participants have been assessed every 3-4 years,

spanning ages 11 through 29), comprehensive measurement of environmental

risk (e.g., prenatal, familial, peer group, neighborhood), inclusion of

biological measures (e.g., dense array EEG/ERP, autonomic responsivity,

neuropsychological function) and extensive coverage of genetic markers

(660K SNPs as part of GWAS) in a prospectively studied sample of twin

and adoptive adolescent sibling pairs and their parents (2500 families).

The MCTFR affords excellent opportunities for the person filling this

position to develop an independent program of research in addition to

working with these data.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in psychology, statistics,

epidemiology, neuroscience, genetics or related fields. Experience with

the analysis of complex data sets using multivariate and longitudinal

statistical methods is highly desirable. The initial appointment is for

two years, with excellent opportunity for extension.

Applications should consist of: 1) an updated CV; 2) personal statement;

3) up to 3 reprints/preprints; and 4) contact information for 3

professional references. References will only be contacted for

candidates judged from their paper record to be finalists for the

position. Application materials can be submitted by e-mail to Kristen

Harne at kharne@umn.edu. Inquiries about the position

can be directed to either Bill Iacono (wiacono@umn.edu

) or Matt McGue (mcgue001@umn.edu). Review of

applications will begin on March 1, 2011 and continue until this

position is filled. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity

educator and employer.