Postdoctoral Fellow, Primate Sensorimotor Neuroscience

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh seeks a postdoctoral researcher in systems neuroscience to study sensorimotor circuits in non-human primates. The project combines electrophysiology, optical imaging, and fMRI to map brain networks during task performance and rest.

NIH funding supports a fully funded position with mentorship, seminars, and career development opportunities. Candidates with relevant PhD and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply; training across methods is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field by start of appointment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with multiple methods; training provided in others.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects using electrophysiology, imaging, and fMRI in primates.
• Collaborate with team, publish findings, and present at seminars.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Electrophysiology experience

Optical imaging experience

Computational background

Education

PhD in neuroscience, engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

Electrophysiology

Optical imaging

fMRI

Neural data analysis

Job description

University of Pittsburgh seeks a postdoctoral researcher in systems neuroscience to study sensorimotor circuits in non-human primates. The project combines electrophysiology, optical imaging, and fMRI to map brain networks during task performance and rest.

NIH funding supports a fully funded position with mentorship, seminars, and career development opportunities. Candidates with relevant PhD and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply; training across methods is provided as needed.