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About the Role

This postdoctoral research position focuses on the neural mechanisms of human memory consolidation and how they are influenced by brain dynamics. The role involves using multimodal approaches to study and manipulate brain function, with a specific focus on an R01 project investigating memory consolidation across different awake time periods using fMRI, physiological recordings, behavioral measures, and causal manipulations. The work aims to inform strategies for modulating memory in health and disease.

Responsibilities

Work independently and collaboratively, taking ownership of analysis projects while contributing to a team-oriented research environment
Contribute to the conceptual design and implementation of NIH-funded studies on awake memory consolidation
Oversee data quality monitoring and preprocessing of fMRI, physiology, and behavioral data
Develop and execute novel, advanced data analysis projects on prospective and existing datasets with collaborative input
Drive manuscript preparation and publication of research findings
Mentor Research Assistants on data collection protocols and analysis projects
Participate in lab meetings and contribute to the broader intellectual life of the research group
Present research findings at national and international conferences

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of professional research in an appropriate field or master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of the experience.
Ph.D. in neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or a related field
Strong background in human memory research, cognitive neuroscience, or a closely related area demonstrated by track-record of publications
Demonstrated ability to independently develop and execute novel analysis approaches on complex datasets
Scientific programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated expertise in advanced fMRI analysis approaches, including but not limited to multivoxel pattern analysis, temporal dynamics, functional connectivity
Experience with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) or other noninvasive human brain stimulation methods
Familiarity with multimodal data integration approaches, EEG and/or physiological data collection and/or analysis
Experience mentoring junior researchers
Prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment.
Prospective appointees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).
Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

Skills

Python
MATLAB
R
fMRI analysis
multivoxel pattern analysis
temporal dynamics
functional connectivity
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
noninvasive human brain stimulation
multimodal data integration
EEG
physiological data collection
physiological data analysis

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

Ph.D.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) is part of The Research Foundation, a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York.
Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.