Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-13400-380
About The Position
The Sweis Laboratory for Translational Neuroeconomics at Mount Sinai studies the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making and motivated behavior. The laboratory combines large-scale animal behavioral studies with in vivo physiology and circuit manipulation to investigate how brain-wide neural systems integrate information to support complex behavior. Its NIH-funded research uses systems neuroscience, computational approaches, and translational models relevant to psychiatric disorders. The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead independent and collaborative research projects, design and conduct experiments using neural recording and manipulation tools, analyze high-dimensional datasets, and contribute to translational research. The role is intended for candidates pursuing academic independence. The position is NIH-funded for two years and may be extended based on performance and funding availability. Competitive applicants are expected to generate independent funding. Research goals include generating and analyzing behavioral and physiology data for funded projects on decision-making, information processing, and behavior in rodents. This includes recording from and perturbing reward-related circuits during neuroeconomic decision-making, as well as developing independent research projects and securing funding in preparation for a transition to independence.
Requirements
- PhD in Neuroscience or a related field.
- Strong publication record and writing skills.
- Expertise in rodent behavioral neuroscience.
- Experience collecting and analyzing in vivo electrophysiology data, such as silicon probe or tetrode recordings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with optogenetics and chemogenetics.
- Experience with miniscope imaging and fiber photometry.
- Experience with rodent stereotaxic surgery.
- Experience with large-scale neural data analysis.
- Computational neuroscience expertise and strong coding skills.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead innovative neuroscience projects.
- Perform in vivo recordings in behaving rodents.
- Develop and optimize behavioral paradigms.
- Analyze high-dimensional neural and behavioral data.
- Lead publications using new and existing data.
- Mentor trainees and contribute to laboratory growth.
- Contribute to grants and secure independent funding.
- Generate and analyze behavioral and physiology data related to funded projects on decision-making, information processing, and behavior in rodents.
- Record from and perturb reward-related circuits during neuroeconomic decision-making.
- Develop independent research projects in preparation for a transition to independence.
Benefits
- Collaborative and supportive laboratory culture.
- Strong mentorship and career development.
- Opportunities for fellowship applications.
- Ability to develop independent lines of research.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
