Postdoctoral Scientist-Sarvestani Lab
Howard Hughes Medical InstituteTown of Ithaca, New York, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
70000 - 91000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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Job Description
The Sarvestani Lab at Cornell University's Department of Neurobiology and Behavior seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to join their research team, focusing on systems neuroscience and embodied cognition.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in neuroscience, bioengineering, or related field of science
- Advanced experience in coding and analysis of large brain and behavior datasets
- Ability to learn quickly and to work both independently and as part of a team
- High level of research integrity and motivation
- Positive attitude with a problem-solving, resilient approach
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- One on one mentorship with Dr. Sarvestani
- Opportunity to work in both traditional (rodent) and exotic (tree shrew) models of visuomotor behavior
- Exposure to cutting-edge scientific research and opportunities for professional development
- Authorship on independent and collaborative scientific publications
- Opportunities to attend domestic conferences