Postdoc in Layer-FMRI & Cognitive Neuroscience

Jefferson Health Plans; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate how feedforward and feedback information dissociates across cortical layers using high-resolution 7T imaging and layer-fMRI methods. The position offers 1–2 fully funded years, with a competitive salary and benefits, under Dr. Andrew Persichetti, in the Philadelphia region.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or anticipate it by Fall 2026 and have a strong fMRI background in cognitive neuroscience; MR

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or anticipate a Ph.D. by Fall 2026.
• Strong track record using fMRI to address cognitive neuroscience questions.
• Background in MR physics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-resolution 7T imaging studies to investigate cortical layers.
• Develop an independent research program alongside the lab.
• Collaborate on related experiments using behavioral methods, eyetracking, TMS, and conventional BOLD fMRI.

Skills

fMRI methods

neuroimaging analysis

behavioral methods

eyetracking

TMS

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience/related field

Tools

7T MRI

layer-fMRI

Job description

Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate how feedforward and feedback information dissociates across cortical layers using high-resolution 7T imaging and layer-fMRI methods. The position offers 1–2 fully funded years, with a competitive salary and benefits, under Dr. Andrew Persichetti, in the Philadelphia region.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or anticipate it by Fall 2026 and have a strong fMRI background in cognitive neuroscience; MR