Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Neurology at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to develop and apply MRI and PET techniques in neuroimaging to applications involving aging and Alzheimer’s disease. This is an excellent opportunity to conduct innovative neuroimaging research as a member of a team of technical and clinical experts with access to state-of-the-art imaging equipment. The position will be in the neuroimaging and biomarker group led by Dr. Trey Hedden, Director of Neuroimaging and Biomarker Research in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease at Mount Sinai. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual eager to acquire new skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Previous training in PET, functional connectivity MRI, or diffusion-weighted MRI is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in PET or MR imaging and analysis and a willingness to explore and develop new analytic methods for multi-modality imaging analysis. The candidate should have a PhD in Neuroscience, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field. The primary project involves PET imaging in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease and the integration of PET and MR techniques. Position responsibilities include independent research, contributions to publications and grants, and leadership roles within the program. Salary will be commensurate with the cost of living in New York. Subsidized housing close to the Mount Sinai campus is available for qualifying postdocs. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai attracts outstanding scientists, clinicians and students, all of whom share a deep commitment to expanding biomedical knowledge, providing expert clinical care and serving the community. Working in close partnership with The Mount Sinai Hospital, the Icahn School of Medicine serves one of the most complex patient populations in the world. Please send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact details for 3 references to Dr. Trey Hedden at [email protected]. Additional information available at: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/heddenlab/join-the-team/.

Requirements

• Previous training in PET, functional connectivity MRI, or diffusion-weighted MRI is required.
• The candidate should have a PhD in Neuroscience, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field.
• PhD, or MD

Responsibilities

• independent research
• contributions to publications and grants
• leadership roles within the program

Benefits

• Subsidized housing close to the Mount Sinai campus is available for qualifying postdocs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees