Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Postdoctoral Fellow, focusing on groundbreaking studies related to drug addiction. Engage in high-level research utilizing advanced technologies such as MRI and neural networks, while contributing to the development of innovative interventions. Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. and possess exceptional communication skills to publish research findings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in relevant fields such as neuroscience or computer science.
• Experience in research related to drug addiction and self-control.
• Strong communication and writing skills for publication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge studies on drug addiction and related disorders.
• Develop sophisticated study protocols involving MRI, PET, EEG.
• Manage data entry and perform high-level analyses.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Data management

Natural language processing

Neural networks

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, computer science or related field

Job description

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Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

The post-doc candidate will be expected to interact within the dynamic NARC group and with the PIs with the task to conduct cutting-edge studies on the effects of drug addiction and related disorders of self-control. The candidate will be responsible for developing sophisticated study protocols (including with MRI, PET and EEG but also speech recordings) and data entry, management and high-level cutting-edge analyses (including natural language processing and neural networks); the candidate will be trained in conceptualizing questions related to the brain circuits of problem behaviors, contributing to mechanistic understanding and to the development/optimization of empirically-based interventions. We seek a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering or a related field. The successful applicant will have strong communication skills and proven ability to write for publication.

Requirements

PhD in neuroscience, psychological sciences, computer science or related fields.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72500 - $80000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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