Postdoctoral Fellow — fMRI & Working Memory Research

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in UAE is seeking a PostDoctoral Associate to conduct functional MRI studies of working memory. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field, with a strong background in functional neuroimaging. The role includes developing independent research projects and collaborating with faculty. Competitive salary, housing allowance, and benefits are offered, with the appointment starting January 1, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Housing allowance

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field required.
• Experience in functional neuroimaging with decoding and/or encoding models preferred.
• Strong publication record in working memory or related area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional MRI studies of working memory.
• Develop independent research projects.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers.

Skills

Functional neuroimaging

Computational skills

MATLAB

Python

Recurrent neural networks

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field

Job description

A prestigious research university in UAE is seeking a PostDoctoral Associate to conduct functional MRI studies of working memory. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field, with a strong background in functional neuroimaging. The role includes developing independent research projects and collaborating with faculty. Competitive salary, housing allowance, and benefits are offered, with the appointment starting January 1, 2025.