National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

NIMH seeks exceptional candidates for a Staff Scientist position in the Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN)! SCCN is conducting a whole gamut of cutting-edge studies on developing circuits and behavior in the primate brain. This includes but is not limited to, molecular, cellular, behavioral, and physiological approaches to understanding how the complex and highly reproducible architecture of the brain emerges, in addition to how minor perturbations during specific epochs of brain development can lead to significant manifestations in adulthood, including neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. The position is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of research interest, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. James A. Bourne via e-mail at james.bourne@nih.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Learn more! https://go.nih.gov/NmGiJvz

Today marks the start of National #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth! Please join us on our Facebook today from 3-3:30 p.m. ET for a live event on brain stimulation therapies. This event features NIMH expert Dr. Sarah H. Lisanby, an internationally recognized innovator in brain stimulation tools. You will have an opportunity to ask Dr. Lisanby questions about brain stimulation therapies! No registration is required to watch. Learn more at: https://go.nih.gov/RGvLGR4. #MentalHealthMonth

NIMH's Division of Translational Research (DTR) is hiring a Program Officer to guide research training programs relating to adult psychopathology in the Office of Research Training and Career Development. The Office fosters the training of new investigators and enhances the career development of translational scientists through individual fellowship, career development, research education, and institutional research training grants. A global Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer) announcement will be available through www.usajobs.gov from May 13-22, 2024. Learn more about this job opportunity: https://go.nih.gov/Bu11qxq. If you're more curious about what it's like to be a Program Officer at NIMH, read about Dr. Mauricio Rangel-Gomez's experience as a Program Officer in the Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science! https://go.nih.gov/DrYAIx1

Sensory hypersensitivity is a symptom often associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as more than 90% of children who have ASD experience this sensory challenge. Researchers examining the neural underpinnings of sensory hypersensitivity have often focused on the role of the forebrain—an area in the front of the brain involved in processing sensory stimuli and regulating behaviors and emotions. However, new research suggests that brain circuitry that supports sensory reflexes—which occur at a much earlier stage of sensory processing—could also be contributing to this sensitivity. Learn more about this NIMH-supported research: https://go.nih.gov/dtXA0tZ #AutismAcceptanceMonth

NIMH is looking for a health communications specialist (GS 12-13) to join our Science Writing, Press, and Dissemination Branch! This person will help develop NIMH’s health information communication products about mental health and mental disorders and respond to public inquiries about the institute’s activities and initiatives. The application is open today from 4/29/24 to 5/3/24: Status Candidates: NIH-NIMH-MP-24-12381485 https://lnkd.in/ewymJmHf Open to the Public: NIH-NIMH-DE-24-12380868 https://lnkd.in/erYzuRAh

Workshop reminder! On May 2, NIMH will host a free virtual workshop to discuss neurofeedback (NF) intervention development for mental disorders, with an emphasis on real-time fMRI approaches! The program will highlight recent developments in both early treatment development and later efficacy and effectiveness trials, as well as regulatory issues relevant to the approval and implementation of device-based interventions like NF. Panel presentations and discussions will aid in identifying new opportunities and challenges for NF development. The workshop is free and open to the scientific community and the public. Join us: https://go.nih.gov/kJd6Qa3

NIMH's Intramural Research Program is hiring a Staff Clinician 1 position as a psychiatrist in the Molecular Imaging Branch. This laboratory uses various neuroimaging techniques to explore molecular and chemical mechanisms associated with neural function in health and disease. This position is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and contact information for three potential references to robert.innis@nih.gov. Please include "Staff Clinician 1 Application" in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Learn more at: https://go.nih.gov/2pAjKFC

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers demonstrated the effectiveness of a potential new therapy for Timothy syndrome, an often life-threatening and rare genetic disorder that affects a wide range of bodily systems, leading to severe cardiac, neurological, and psychiatric symptoms as well as physical differences such as webbed fingers and toes. Not only do these findings offer a potential road map to treat Timothy syndrome, but research into this condition also offers broader insights into other rare genetic conditions and mental disorders. https://go.nih.gov/yJpzIOo

Are you an academic or small business life science innovator looking for free entrepreneurship training? Submit your request for the new NIH Entrepreneurship Bootcamp by May 13! Learn more about this opportunity at: https://go.nih.gov/hUIjYjr.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just released the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. This is a new 10-year whole-of-government approach that provides concrete recommendations for addressing gaps in the suicide prevention field. NIMH is committed to identifying research gaps in peer support in suicide prevention and encouraging research to address those gaps. Learn more at: www.hhs.gov/nssp #suicideprevention