Job description
Join our interdisciplinary academic team at a leading research institution in Cambridge, MA. We are seeking a proactive Postdoctoral Researcher to advance cognitive neuroscience projects focused on neural mechanisms of decision making and learning. This is a full-time position with access to state-of-the-art imaging facilities, high-performance computing, and vibrant mentorship.
In this role, you will design experiments, manage data pipelines, perform analyses, and contribute to high-impact publications. This opportunity is ideal for researchers preparing to lead independent, grant-funded work.
Collaborations span neuroscience, engineering, and clinical science to translate findings into theory and practical insights with real-world impact.
Responsibility
- Design and oversee cognitive neuroscience experiments using behavioral tasks and neuroimaging data
- Develop and maintain data pipelines, preprocess datasets, and perform advanced statistical analyses
- Apply machine learning and computational modeling to interpret neural data
- Collaborate with engineers, clinicians, and statisticians to advance theory and practical applications
- Prepare manuscripts, contribute to grant proposals, and present findings at conferences
- Mentor graduate students and ensure ethical standards and reproducible research practices
Qualification
- PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field
- Strong experience with neuroimaging methods (fMRI, DTI) and/or electrophysiology data
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB; additional experience in R or Julia is a plus
- Expertise in statistical modeling, experimental design, and reproducible research workflows
- Strong publication record and excellent scientific communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment