Postdoctoral Associate (P.I.: Yalda Moayedi Lab)

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moayedi lab in the Pain Research Center at New York University College of Dentistry (New York, NY) is seeking a postdoctoral research scientist to study lingual mechanotransduction and flavor sensation.

The successful candidate will work independently on orofacial behavior, histology, in vivo imaging, electrophysiology, and rodent surgery, with data analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant writing. Salary is 62,500–65,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field.
• Strong laboratory and analytical skills; excellent written and oral communication.
• Experience with rodent behavior, electrophysiology, imaging, rodent surgery, and coding in Matlab, Python, or R.

Responsibilities

• Perform orofacial behavior experiments and flavor preference testing.
• Conduct histology (whole mount and sliced), immunohistochemistry, and RNAscope.
• Carry out in vivo and in vitro imaging using 2-photon and widefield microscopy.
• Perform electrophysiology, rodent husbandry, and rodent surgery.
• Design experiments, develop protocols, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts.
• Present findings at meetings and assist with grant applications.

Job description

New York University: NYU - NY: College of Dentistry: Molecular Pathobiology

Location

New York, NY

Open Date

Oct 29, 2026

Description

The Moayedi lab in the Pain Research Center at New York University College of Dentistry (New York, NY) is seeking a postdoctoral research scientist to study lingual mechanotransduction and flavor sensation. The lab uses a combination of molecular biology, advanced microscopy, in vivo functional imaging, physiology, and behavior in animal models and humans.

The successful candidate will work independently and resourcefully to accomplish the responsibilities of the position including: orofacial behavior experiments, flavor preference testing, histology (whole mount and sliced preparations, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope), in vivo and in vitro imaging of neuronal activity and structure (primary cultures and in vivo intact preparations, 2 photon and widefield fluorescent microscopy), electrophysiology, rodent husbandry, and rodent surgery. The candidate will be involved in experimental design, developing protocols as needed, carrying out experiments, data analysis and interpretation, manuscript preparation, presentation at scientific meetings, preparing applications for external funding, training lab members, and performing other duties that are necessary for the operation of the laboratory.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $62,500 - $65,000. 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

We seek a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral researcher who holds a PhD in neuroscience or related field to join our team.

In addition, strong laboratory and analytical skills, effective written and oral communication, and efficient project management are essential. Experience with rodent behavior, electrophysiology, imaging, rodent surgery, and coding (Matlab, Python, R) are highly desirable.

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