Interdisciplinary Mind & Brain Postdoc Fellowship

Society for Neuroscience; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared research facilities

High-performance computing

Discretionary funds available

Job summary

The Wu Tsai Institute Postdoctoral Fellows program supports early-career researchers pursuing interdisciplinary brain and mind research at Yale. Fellows work across disciplines using experimental, computational, or theoretical methods to investigate human cognition and potential.

Mentorship, shared facilities, and internal funds bolster training and career development. Applicants should design an interdisciplinary plan with co-mentoring across disciplines and potential transitions to new

Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent must be awarded by the beginning of the fellowship and within the last 3 years.
• Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
• Fellows are selected by a faculty committee based on interdisciplinary goals and track record of scientific achievements, commitment to making a positive social impact, and ability to contribute to the community.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative interdisciplinary projects across cognitive neuroscience using experimental, computational, or theoretical methods.
• Collaborate with Wu Tsai Faculty Mentors from different disciplines.
• Engage in mentorship and professional development activities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Mentorship planning

Education

PhD or equivalent (awarded by start)

Job description

The Wu Tsai Institute Postdoctoral Fellows program supports early-career researchers pursuing interdisciplinary brain and mind research at Yale. Fellows work across disciplines using experimental, computational, or theoretical methods to investigate human cognition and potential.

Mentorship, shared facilities, and internal funds bolster training and career development. Applicants should design an interdisciplinary plan with co-mentoring across disciplines and potential transitions to new