Associate Research Scientist

MedStar Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University is seeking an Associate Research Scientist. The role involves researching the electrosensory lobe of electric fish, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates should possess a doctorate and strong computational skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in visually guided behavior is preferred.
• Strong focus on interdisciplinary work is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Investigate learning in the electrosensory lobe (ELL) of electric fish.
• Elucidate the role of middle layer neurons in generating cancellation signals.

Skills

Computational skills

Motivation

Research aptitude

Education

MD, PhD, or doctorate in related field

Job description

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute unites world-class scientists across diverse academic disciplines to conduct groundbreaking research that transforms our understanding of the brain and its influence on the mind and behavior.

As a leading neuroscience institute, our mission is to decipher the mind and brain to better understand behavior. Our researchers are committed to foundational science, uncovering the principles that shape how the brain develops, functions, and recovers.

With more than 50 labs, the Zuckerman Institute serves as a hub for collaboration, bringing together Columbia's top scholars to drive research in bold new directions.

Located in Manhattanville, our state-of-the-art Jerome L. Greene Science Center provides an inspiring home for discovery in one of the world's most dynamic cities.

A lab within the Institute is seeking an Associate Research Scientist who will investigate learning in the electrosensory lobe (ELL), a multi-layer network in electric fish. The ELL is tasked with predicting and canceling the consequences of the self-generated electrosensory input, such that externally generated sensory input is better detected. The goal of the research will be to elucidate the role of the middle layer neurons in the ELL in generating the cancellation signal.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in visually guided behavior and strong computational skills, as well as superior motivation, drive and demonstrated aptitude for research.

Minimum Qualifications: MD, PhD, or doctorate in related field

Preferred: Strong candidates will be interested and focused on interdisciplinary work.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.