Postdoctoral Fellow, Neural Circuits & DBS-f Memory

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai is seeking a highly qualified researcher to advance our understanding of how deep brain stimulation for fornix (DBS-f) modulates neural circuits underlying learning and memory. The role integrates large-scale neural recordings with translational aims to improve cognitive therapies in Alzheimer’s disease.

The candidate will work at the forefront of neuroscience, bridging basic science and clinical application, mentoring researchers, and disseminating results through conferences and

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in behavioural neuroscience.
• Experience analyzing behavioural and neural datasets.
• Proficiency in coding for data acquisition and analysis. (MATLAB or Python)

Responsibilities

• Lead complex experiments using large-scale Neuropixels recordings and patterned microstimulation in behaving primates.
• Collaborate with clinicians and DBS experts to translate findings into frameworks for disease understanding.
• Investigate circuit-level mechanisms of DBS therapies, focusing on fornix DBS effects on neural computation.
• Mentor junior lab members and contribute to team development.
• Present findings at international conferences and prepare high-impact manuscripts.

Skills

C#

Arduino

bash

MATLAB

Python

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

Mount Sinai is seeking a highly qualified researcher to advance our understanding of how deep brain stimulation for fornix (DBS-f) modulates neural circuits underlying learning and memory. The role integrates large-scale neural recordings with translational aims to improve cognitive therapies in Alzheimer’s disease.

The candidate will work at the forefront of neuroscience, bridging basic science and clinical application, mentoring researchers, and disseminating results through conferences and