Postdoctoral Associate (Klann Lab)

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Center for Neural Science in New York, NY, invites applications for a neuroscience research position. The successful candidate will work onsite from start date, employing mouse models to address how de novo protein synthesis in astrocytes affects neuronal translation and hippocampus-dependent memory.

The role also includes bioinformatic analyses of learning-induced changes in the astrocyte translator, with compensation aligned to NYC pay transparency guidelines; base salary

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field.

Responsibilities

• Use mouse models to determine whether de novo protein synthesis in astrocytes is required for neuronal translation and hippocampus-dependent memory.
• Conduct bioinformatic analyses on learning-induced changes in the astrocyte translator.

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Job description

New York University: NYU - NY: Arts and Science (A&S): Center for Neural Science

Location

New York, NY

Open Date

Oct 06, 2026

Description

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

Use mouse models to determine whether de novo protein synthesis in astrocytes is required for neuronal translation and hippocampus-dependent memory

Conduct bioinformatic analyses on learning-induced changes in the astrocyte translator

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $62,500 - $63,480. 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 neuorscience or related field

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