The study of yoga is being taken seriously. Across North America, Yoga is being studied in departments of religion, anthropology and sociology. It is also being researched by neurobiologists. Massachusetts General Hospital is currently offering a post-doctoral position to study the neurological basis of yoga, which requires that the researcher have a regular practice of yoga.________________________________________________
Applications are now being accepted for a post-doctoral fellow to conduct research into the Neurobiology of Yoga at Massachusetts General Hospital. The successful candidate will conduct research evaluating the neurobiological basis of yoga, and to assess the impact of yoga on changes in emotion and cognition. The study combines functional and structural MRI measures as well as behavioral and physiological assessments.The lab is located within the MGH Psychiatry Department and the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, both of which have strong research communities offering a wealth of potential collaborations. The lab collaborates closely with the Osher Institute for Complementary and Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and with several Boston-area researchers working on various aspects of mind-body medicine, allowing for additional potential research collaborations and clinical training in these fields.The start date is flexible, though it is expected that the candidate would begin working in the lab by this summer.Completed graduate training in psychology, neurobiology, or equivalent is required, as well as experience with functional or structural MRI and a regular yoga practice.
There is a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Send a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of 3 references by Jan 30th to:Dr. Sara Lazar PhDMassachusetts General HospitalCharlestown, MA 02129lazar@nmr.mgh.harvard.eduwww.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/~lazarMGH is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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