Post-doctoral Fellowship in Human Perceptual Neuroscience at New York University

Neurostars; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits adjusted for cost of living in New York City

Job summary

A leading research university in New York City is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to join their Perception and Brain Dynamics Laboratory. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in perceptual and cognitive neuroscience, experience with brain imaging techniques like fMRI, and excellent programming skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits adjusted for the cost of living in New York City.

Qualifications

• PhD in perceptual and cognitive neuroscience or a related field.
• Experience with brain imaging techniques like fMRI, E/MEG or ECoG is preferred.
• Strong programming skills to analyze brain imaging data.

Responsibilities

• Study conscious perception and predictive mechanisms in the human brain.
• Collaborate with a team of researchers in the laboratory.
• Conduct analyses of brain imaging data.

Skills

Passion for perceptual and cognitive neuroscience

Independent critical thinking

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Good interpersonal skills

Experience with human brain imaging

Excellent programming skills

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

fMRI

E/MEG

ECoG

Job description

Position Overview

The Perception and Brain Dynamics Laboratory (PI: Biyu J. He, http://www.med.nyu.edu/helab/) at New York University is currently searching for a post-doctoral fellow to study conscious perception and predictive mechanisms in the human brain. We are looking for a candidate with a passion for perceptual and cognitive neuroscience, independent critical thinking, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and good interpersonal skills. Experience with human brain imaging (such as fMRI, E/MEG, or ECoG) and excellent programming skills are highly desirable.

Location and Compensation

Our laboratory is located on the medical campus of New York University in Manhattan, NY, and is affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute, Departments of Neurology and Radiology. The position is expected to start in early 2021. We provide competitive salary and benefits that adjust for cost of living in New York City.

Application Process

To apply, please send a CV, a cover letter, a statement of scientific and career goals, and names and contacts of three referees to Prof. Biyu Jade He (email: [e-mail]) with the subject line “post-doctoral application 2020”.