Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Neuroscience

The Burke Neurological Institute, an academic affiliate of Weill Cornell Medicine, is a nonprofit leading scientific research institute devoted to advancing the study of neurological diseases and injuries. The overarching goal of the Institute is to leverage the most innovative and highest quality neuroscience to restore brain and spinal cord function in those with neurological injury. https://burke.weill.cornell.edu/

The Systems Neuroscience of Vision Laboratory, led by James H. Marshel, Ph.D., is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow. The laboratory studies circuit mechanisms underlying visual perception and associative learning. The lab leverages in vivo neural activity imaging, optogenetics, cell type characterization, electrophysiology, and computational analyses to determine causal relationships between circuit organization, neural dynamics, and behavior.  In particular, the postdoctoral fellow will apply novel all optical multiphoton imaging and holographic optogenetics to determine neural circuit mechanisms underlying associative learning and sensory behavior with single-cell resolution, millisecond precision, and multi-regional population scale. These approaches leverage technology that Dr. Marshel developed (Marshel et al., Science 2019) and that the lab continues to expand. https://burke.weill.cornell.edu/marshel-lab

Dr. Marshel is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medicine in Manhattan, New York City and is the Director of the Systems Neuroscience of Vision Laboratory at Burke Neurological Institute in White Plains, NY.  Dr. Marshel has discovered neural circuit mechanisms underlying visual sensation in rodents and has led several projects expanding the neuroscience tool kit for tracing and manipulating neural circuits underlying behavior. https://burke.weill.cornell.edu/marshel-lab/people/james-h-marshel-phd

Responsibilities:

• Development of an independent, self-driven research plan. Skill acquisition: multiphoton imaging and spatial light modulator-based holographic optogenetic stimulation, computational approaches, large-scale data analysis, rodent surgery, in vivo and ex vivo imaging, behavioral testing, and systems neuroscience tools for assessing circuit organization and function. Science communication: presentations at lab meetings and national/international scientific conferences, grant, and manuscript writing. Mentoring of students and trainees in the laboratory.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field. Strong publication record, including first author work. Experience with one or more of the following: multiphoton microscopy, electrophysiology, small animal surgery, rodent behavioral studies, neural population and behavior data analysis. Fluency with MATLAB or Python. Experience building and/or maintaining multiphoton microscopes is a plus, but the position will involve intensive training in these methods. Strong communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team are required. Strong productivity and innovation; command of the literature. The position offers opportunities for scientific training and growth and requires a dedication to mentorship and teaching within the lab.

Benefits:

BNI offers a robust Benefit package to full-time employees.  Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Buy ups for additional voluntary life insurance for you and your family and short-term disability buy-up. Health, Dependent and Commuter FSA programs 403b Program with a generous employer contribution after 1 year of service Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Generous PTO and Company Holidays Monthly on campus Happy Hours and annual company retreat Professional development opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $61,000 to $75,000 salaried exempt position, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

To apply, interested candidates should complete the online application, upload a cover letter, a resume/CV, and include three contacts for references.

https://burke.weill.cornell.edu/marshel-lab/future-talent/job-position/postdoctoral-fellow-systems-and-computational-neuroscience

We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Burke Neurological Institute is an equal opportunity employer.