Postdoctoral Fellowship in Accelerated Theta-Burst Stimulation (TBS) with or without Neuronavigation – Clinical Trial in Treatment-Resistant Depression
- University of São Paulo
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil
- Job Number: 7307357
- Posting Date: Newly posted
- Salary / Pay Rate: R$ 12.000,00 / month
- Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Job Description
The Interdisciplinary Neuromodulation Service (SIN) at the Institute of Psychiatry of the Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School (IPq-HC-FMUSP), invites applications for 1 (one) FAPESP-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship (24 months) linked to the Thematic Project:
“Efficacy of accelerated theta-burst stimulation with or without functional neuroimaging-guided neuronavigation in treatment-resistant depression: a double-blind randomized clinical trial” (FAPESP Grant No. 2024/16488-7).
The fellow will engage in clinical trial management, standardized application of aTBS protocols with and without neuronavigation, neuroimage processing (structural and functional MRI), and scientific publication. Practical experience in rTMS/TBS trials and neuronavigation is required.
Requirements:
PhD obtained within the last 7 years
Proven experience with rTMS/TBS clinical trials
Hands-on experience with neuroimaging-guided neuronavigation systems (e.g., Localite)
Desired: experience with fMRI data, interdisciplinary psychiatric research, and a strong publication record
Salary:
R$ 12.000/month (FAPESP standard postdoc fellowship, updated Jan 2025)
Application Deadline:
May 10, 2025
Application Method (select "Via Your Website or Email"):
Please send your application to: [email protected]
Subject: Bolsa de Pós-Doutorado – Projeto TBS/Neuronavegação
Required Documents:
Cover Letter (max. 2 pages)
Updated academic CV or Lattes
PhD diploma or statement of defense completion
Contact info for 3 professional references
Other Information:
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. André Russowsky Brunoni
The selected candidate must submit a Research Development Plan via FAPESP’s SAGe system within 60 days of starting and will participate in the FAPESP Mentoring Program. Publications must follow FAPESP’s Open Access policy.
“Efficacy of accelerated theta-burst stimulation with or without functional neuroimaging-guided neuronavigation in treatment-resistant depression: a double-blind randomized clinical trial” (FAPESP Grant No. 2024/16488-7).
The fellow will engage in clinical trial management, standardized application of aTBS protocols with and without neuronavigation, neuroimage processing (structural and functional MRI), and scientific publication. Practical experience in rTMS/TBS trials and neuronavigation is required.
Requirements:
PhD obtained within the last 7 years
Proven experience with rTMS/TBS clinical trials
Hands-on experience with neuroimaging-guided neuronavigation systems (e.g., Localite)
Desired: experience with fMRI data, interdisciplinary psychiatric research, and a strong publication record
Salary:
R$ 12.000/month (FAPESP standard postdoc fellowship, updated Jan 2025)
Application Deadline:
May 10, 2025
Application Method (select "Via Your Website or Email"):
Please send your application to: [email protected]
Subject: Bolsa de Pós-Doutorado – Projeto TBS/Neuronavegação
Required Documents:
Cover Letter (max. 2 pages)
Updated academic CV or Lattes
PhD diploma or statement of defense completion
Contact info for 3 professional references
Other Information:
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. André Russowsky Brunoni
The selected candidate must submit a Research Development Plan via FAPESP’s SAGe system within 60 days of starting and will participate in the FAPESP Mentoring Program. Publications must follow FAPESP’s Open Access policy.
