Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Society for Neuroscience; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Society for Neuroscience seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance research on the effects of electrical spinal cord stimulation on motor and autonomic control pathways. The fellow will conduct mapping studies in rodent models and analyze descending neural connections to understand interactions within the spinal cord.

The role includes experimental procedures, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, and contributing to manuscripts and scientific communications within Dr.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting spinal cord stimulation studies in rodent models.
• Proficiency in analyzing neural connectivity and motor/autonomic pathways.
• Strong scientific communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spinal cord stimulation mapping studies using established rodent models.
• Investigate effects of spinal cord stimulation on motor and autonomic pathways.
• Perform and support experimental procedures in accordance with approved protocols.
• Analyze descending neural connections and their interactions within the spinal cord.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data using appropriate methods.
• Interpret findings and contribute to scientific conclusions.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and documentation.
• Participate in lab meetings and collaborative activities.
• Contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and reports.
• Support additional research projects within Dr. Carmel’s program.
• Collaborate with team to advance overall research goals.

Skills

Rodent models

Neural data analysis

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will contribute to research investigating the effects of electrical spinal cord stimulation on motor and autonomic control pathways. The fellow will conduct and support spinal cord stimulation mapping studies in rodent models and analyze descending neural connections to advance understanding of how motor and autonomic systems interact within the spinal cord.

The fellow will also contribute to broader research activities within the Movement Recovery Lab. Responsibilities will include conducting experimental procedures, collecting and analyzing research data, interpreting findings, contributing to scientific discussions, and supporting related investigations aligned with the laboratory’s research objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct spinal cord stimulation mapping studies using established rodent research models.
• Investigate the effects of spinal cord stimulation on motor and autonomic control pathways.
• Perform and support experimental procedures in accordance with approved research protocols.
• Analyze descending neural connections and their interactions within the spinal cord.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data using appropriate research methods.
• Interpret research findings and contribute to the development of scientific conclusions.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive experimental records and research documentation.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, research discussions, and collaborative scientific activities.
• Contribute to manuscripts, presentations, reports, and other scientific communications as appropriate.
• Support additional research projects and experimental activities within Dr. Carmel’s research program.
• Collaborate with other members of the laboratory and research team to advance the overall goals of the research program

Qualifications

M.D. or Ph.D.