Postdoctoral Associate (Carrasco Lab)

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York, NY invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Visual Perception and Attention Lab (PI: Marisa Carrasco) to study how attention modulates perception through psychophysical, oculomotor, neuroimaging, and neuromodulation methods. The role entails leading projects and collaborating with the PI and lab members.

This onsite position is based in New York, offering a base salary within the $62,500–$90,000 range, with offers reflecting grant funding and

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology or neuroscience.
• Experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
• Experience programming and analyzing experiments; strong publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects that combine behavioral experiments with oculomotor, neuroimaging, or neurostimulation approaches.
• Collaborate closely with the PI (Marisa Carrasco) and other lab members.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Programming and data analysis

Neuroimaging

Neurostimulation

Computational approaches

Education

PhD in psychology or neuroscience

Job description

New York University: NYU - NY: Arts and Science (A&S): Psychology Department

Location

New York, NY

Open Date

Sep 02, 2026

Description

The Visual Perception and Attention Lab at NYU (PI: Marisa Carrasco) is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to work on psychophysical, oculomotor, neuroimaging, and neuromodulation approaches to studying how attention modulates perception and perceptual learning throughout the visual field. The Postdoctoral Associate will lead research projects that combine behavioral experiments with oculomotor, neuroimaging, or neurostimulation, and work closely with the PI and other lab members.

We welcome applications from international candidates; however, please note that NYU is not an E-Verify employer and therefore unable to support STEM OPT extensions.

This position is based in New York and the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite as of their effective start date.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $62,500-$90,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Qualifications

PhD in psychology or neuroscience; experience working with children, adolescents and adults; experience programming and analyzing experiments; research publications; strong oral and written communication skills; preferably, experience with neuroimaging, neurostimulation or computational approaches.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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