Neuroscience Research Associate: Primate fMRI & Data

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York invites applications for an Associate Researcher. This entry‑level lab position conducts routine experiments under supervision, supports data collection, and helps interpret results in collaboration with the PI and senior researchers.

Responsibilities include behavioral testing of non-human primates, collecting fMRI and neurophysiology data, analyzing results with standard methods, maintaining records, and coordinating lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field preferred, or combination of relevant research experience and education
• 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral training and testing of non-human primates.
• Collect functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and neurophysiology data from non-human primates in collaboration with laboratory team members.
• Analyze behavioral, neurophysiology, and fMRI data using appropriate research methods and software.
• Collaborate with students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty to interpret findings, prepare manuscripts, and publish scientific research.
• Maintain accurate research records and ensure compliance with laboratory protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate laboratory administrative activities, including ordering research supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Perform laboratory safety responsibilities and assist with ensuring compliance with institutional safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the laboratory and veterinary technicians to coordinate animal care and research activities.
• Support additional laboratory operations and research-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral training

Data analysis

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

fMRI data acquisition

Neurophysiology equipment

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York invites applications for an Associate Researcher. This entry‑level lab position conducts routine experiments under supervision, supports data collection, and helps interpret results in collaboration with the PI and senior researchers.

Responsibilities include behavioral testing of non-human primates, collecting fMRI and neurophysiology data, analyzing results with standard methods, maintaining records, and coordinating lab operations.