Post-Doctoral Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience

Jefferson Health; Elkins Park Gardens (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Jefferson Health’s Memory and Perception Laboratory at JMRRI in Elkins Park, PA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The position supports 1–2 fully funded years, starting immediately, under Dr. Persichetti.

Candidates should have or expect a Ph.D. by Fall 2026 and a strong fMRI research background. The fellow will use high-resolution 7T imaging and layer-fMRI to explore feedforward and feedback processing across cortical layers, contributing to an expanding field while

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD or anticipate by Fall 2026.
• Strong track record using fMRI to answer cognitive neuroscience questions.
• Background in MR physics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-resolution imaging experiments using 7T MRI.
• Develop an independent research program.
• Collaborate with the lab on layer-specific cortical processing studies.
• Contribute to related behavioral and TMS experiments as time permits.

Skills

fMRI analysis

Layer-fMRI

Neuroscience methods

Education

PhD in Neuroscience/related field

Tools

7T MRI

MR physics

Job description

Job Details

The Memory and Perception Laboratory at the Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (JMRRI) located in Elkins Park, PA, has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow starting immediately. Under the direction of Andrew Persichetti, Ph.D., the postdoctoral fellow will use high-resolution 7T imaging and layer-fMRI methods to investigate how feedforward and feedback information are dissociable across layers of human cortex. Main areas of interest are the functional organization of cortical layers in regions involved in high-level vision and semantic memory. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the fast growing field of layer-fMRI in humans while developing an independent research program. The lab also conducts related experiments using behavioral methods, eyetracking, TMS, and conventional BOLD fMRI. As a postdoc in the lab, you will also have the opportunity and resources to contribute to those lines of research as time permits.

Job Description

JMRRI is internationally known for its research in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation and maintains a strong postdoctoral training program. The position is for 1-2 fully funded years with competitive salary and benefits. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or anticipate a Ph.D. by Fall 2026 and have a strong track record using fMRI to answer questions related to cognitive neuroscience. A background in MR physics is also desirable.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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