Research Fellow, Systems Neuroscience

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's Kamigaki Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to explore how the brain governs executive function, the set of cognitive abilities that guide goal-directed behavior.

Using mice, our work combines dual-color calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and electrophysiology to link neural activity to behavior across scales and aging-related dysfunctions and psychiatric disorders. Start date is flexible; recruitment is year-round.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or MD-PhD degree or expected by start date.
• Proficient in written and spoken English for manuscripts and talks.
• Enthusiasm for addressing neuroscience questions.

Skills

First-author publications

English proficiency

Enthusiasm for neuroscience

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or MD-PhD (or expected by start date)

Tools

Mouse behavior

Surgery

Calcium imaging

Electrophysiology

Programming: MATLAB

Programming: Python

Programming: R

Job description

About the Position

The Kamigaki Lab is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team and investigate how the brain controls executive function, the set of cognitive abilities that let us plan, make flexible decisions, and guide behavior toward goals.

Our Research

We study the neural circuit mechanisms of executive function in mice. Our approach combines dual-color calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and electrophysiology to link neural activity to behavior across scales, from local circuits in the prefrontal cortex to brain-wide networks. A central focus is understanding how executive function declines with aging and in psychiatric disorders. By identifying where and how these circuits break down, we aim to uncover the fundamental operating principles of executive control and lay the groundwork for future therapeutic strategies.

Selected publications

• Ho MZH, Kamigaki T. (2025) Science Advances, 11, eadx4732.

Qualifications

Required

• A Ph.D., M.D., or M.D.-Ph.D. (or expected by the start date), with basic research experience and a strong interest in the research described above.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English required for manuscript writing and research presentations.
• Genuine enthusiasm for tackling important questions in neuroscience.

Preferred

• First-author publication(s).
• Experience with mouse behavior, surgery, calcium imaging, electrophysiology, and data analyses with programming (e.g. MATLAB, Python, R, etc.).
• In accordance with NTU regulations.
• Start date: Flexible; we recruit year-round and can accommodate individual circumstances.