Postdoctoral Fellow: Layer-fMRI & Cortical Vision Research

Jefferson Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Memory and Perception Laboratory at the Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (JMRRI) in Elkins Park, PA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to start immediately. The position focuses on high-resolution 7T imaging and layer-fMRI to study cortical layers in high-level vision and semantic memory.

Under Dr. Persichetti, the fellow will contribute to a funded 1–2 year program, develop an independent research agenda, and collaborate on behavioral, eyetracking, TMS,

Qualifications

• PhD required or anticipated by Fall 2026 in neuroscience or related field.
• Experience with fMRI and high-resolution imaging preferred.
• Strong publication record and independent research ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct layer-fMRI experiments to dissociate feedforward and feedback across cortical layers.
• Collaborate with lab team and develop an independent research program.

Skills

fMRI analysis

neuroscience research

data analysis

statistical methods

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Tools

7T MRI

layer-fMRI

eyetracking

TMS

Job description

The Memory and Perception Laboratory at the Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (JMRRI) in Elkins Park, PA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to start immediately. The position focuses on high-resolution 7T imaging and layer-fMRI to study cortical layers in high-level vision and semantic memory.

Under Dr. Persichetti, the fellow will contribute to a funded 1–2 year program, develop an independent research agenda, and collaborate on behavioral, eyetracking, TMS,