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Job

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience

Organization

NIDA IRP, Baltimore, MD

Scientific focus area

Neuroscience, Clinical Research

The Intramural Research Program at the National Institute on Drug Abuse in Baltimore, MD is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position within the Learning and Decision-making Section (PI Thorsten Kahnt). The position offers funding for up to five years, contingent on annual review.

About the position

The Fellow will plan, execute, and publish research on the brain mechanisms supporting model-based behavior. The lab uses a variety of methods, including fMRI, olfactory psychophysics, neuropharmacology, TMS, TUS, and computational modeling.

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What you'll need to apply

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and two representative publications to [email protected]. Informal inquiries are welcome. The start date is flexible but must be before August 2027.

Contact name

Thorsten Kahnt

Contact email

[email protected]

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, behavioral biology, computer science, cognitive science, or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in scripting languages (such as Matlab or Python) and statistical data analysis, along with experience in at least one of the following techniques: functional MRI, TMS, TUS, or olfactory psychophysics.

Disclaimer/Fine Print

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.

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