We are always looking for bright, responsible, and highly motivated individuals!
Undergraduate Student Research
Contact: Konasale Prasad, kmp8@pitt.edu, University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry, and Department of Bioengineering
Keywords: neuroimaging, magnetic resonance imaging, image processing, machine learning, psychosis, schizophrenia
What to expect: Undergraduate researchers are expected to develop hands-on experience in neuroimaging research and build independence by designing and carrying out a clearly defined project with mentorship from Dr. Prasad and other lab members. High quality projects often evolve into conference abstracts and peer-reviewed publications.
Requirements: A background or strong interest in image processing and machine learning, along with a major in Bioengineering or a focus on pre-med or clinical psychology, is preferred. Our lab welcomes sophomores through seniors to participate through volunteer research, course credit, or paid positions.
Positions: for pay, for credit, or volunteer via ENGR1000
Looking for: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Interested? Please send an email to kmp8@pitt.edu to set up a meeting
Graduate Student Mentorship
University of Pittsburgh bioengineering PhD students are eligible for mentorship. Dr. Prasad maintains research collaborations with graduate students across many departments and serves as both advisor and dissertation committee member. Whether you are a current or prospective graduate student, if our research is of interest to you, please reach out to Dr. Prasad (kmp8@pitt.edu) for more information.
For more details on our recent research projects, please visit our research summary and publications.
Training Grant Opportunities
Graduate, Predoctoral, and MD/PhD students interested in career development opportunities in our research lab should consider applying through our Bioengineering in Psychiatry program.
MD Postdoctoral Fellowship Position
Interested physicians should read more about the Department of Veterans Affairs Advanced Fellowship Program. Applications for this fellowship, regardless of the year, are due on December 10.
Research Staff
We are not currently hiring research staff.