Neuroscience Imaging Scientist I

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. in New York seeks a Research Scientist I to advance in vivo brain imaging in rodent models, exploring neural circuits underlying stress vulnerability and resilience.

The role involves collaborative work with NYSPI and Columbia Psychiatry, conducting advanced imaging and behavioral experiments in freely moving mice. Responsibilities include performing stereotaxic surgeries, optogenetic/chemogenetic manipulations, data analysis with MATLAB/Python,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field; two years of professional research experience or advanced degree may substitute.
• Experience with rodent models and stereotaxic brain surgeries for injections/implants.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for in vivo imaging data analysis and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Perform stereotaxic surgeries for viral injections and fiber-optic implantations in mice.
• Conduct mouse behavioral experiments including fear generalization and cognitive tasks.
• Perform optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulations in freely moving mice.
• Conduct in vivo calcium imaging and neurotransmitter biosensor measurements during tasks.
• Maintain mouse colonies and perform genotyping.
• Analyze imaging data with MATLAB/Python and apply statistics with SPSS/R/GraphPad.
• Prepare and publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals; present at conferences.

Skills

In vivo brain imaging

Rodent handling

Stereotaxic surgery experience

Data analysis with MATLAB

Data analysis with Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SPSS

R

GraphPad

Viral injections / stereotaxic surgeries

Job description

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. in New York seeks a Research Scientist I to advance in vivo brain imaging in rodent models, exploring neural circuits underlying stress vulnerability and resilience.

The role involves collaborative work with NYSPI and Columbia Psychiatry, conducting advanced imaging and behavioral experiments in freely moving mice. Responsibilities include performing stereotaxic surgeries, optogenetic/chemogenetic manipulations, data analysis with MATLAB/Python,