The Stress & Affective Neuroscience Lab at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, under the direction of Dr. Candace Raio, is currently seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team in the Psychiatry Department. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research on the effects of stress on emotion regulation and decision-making and offers a unique environment to conduct translational research in populations marked by affective psychopathology.
Position Summary:
The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and conducting empirical research under Dr. Raio’s supervision, with a particular focus on neuroimaging and the computational modeling of choice behavior. This role also involves participation in an NIH-funded clinical trial examining the effects of stress exposure on decisions involving self-control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and conducting neuroimaging studies related to stress and decision-making.
- Performing advanced data analysis on neuroimaging and behavioral data.
- Collaborating on the development and execution of empirical research projects.
- Preparing manuscripts for publication.
- Assisting with grant proposals.
- Mentoring graduate students and junior lab members.
Qualifications:
- A PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a related field.
- Extensive experience with neuroimaging techniques and analysis.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MATLAB, Python, R, or similar.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong interest in affective and decision neuroscience.
- Experience with fMRI research, computational modeling, and a strong publication record is highly preferred.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV, a cover letter detailing your research interests and plans, contact information for 2-3 references, and a representative publication to Dr. Candace Raio at . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We especially encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups in neuroscience.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary Range: $68,500-$72,000
- Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans