Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-13400-345

Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment

The Neurophysiology and Cognition Lab, at the Seaver Autism Center, led by Dr. Shlomit Beker, PhD, (www.bekerlab.com) invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The research is done on electrophysiological data (EEG and recordings from the periphery) collected through computerized and social tasks, from individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The main goals of our studies are to understand neural mechanisms underlying developmental disorders, and to develop reliable biomarkers through large-scale studies and clinical trials.  

The Beker lab at the Seaver Autism Center studies children and adults with autism and rare genetic disorders, and how they interact with, and are receptive to their immediate environment. We apply advanced signal analysis approaches to address questions on cognition and social interaction in these clinical populations. 

Appointment Details

• Term: 1-year initial appointment, up to a 5-year appointment, contingent upon performance and availability of funding.
• Location: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1428 Madison Ave, Manhattan, New York.
• Conduct cutting-edge research with a strong translational impact for neurodevelopmental disorders
• Integrate the neuroscience of developmental disorders with signal and data analysis, and be involved in both studies on mechanisms, and large-scale biomarkers studies and clinical trials. 
• Be an active participant in the vibrant and exciting research community of the Seaver Center and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Qualifications and Experience

Basic qualifications:

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD in Neuroscience/Cognitive Science 
• Demonstrated expertise in electrophysiology, signal analysis and computational modeling. 
• Strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in an international and interdisciplinary team

Preferred qualifications:

• Applicants with expertise in EEG or body signals in humans, data science and computational neuroscience are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• extensive experience with Matlab and/or Python and R or other statistical software.

Environment

The Seaver Autism Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is recognized for its leadership in autism research. Our team is dedicated to studying the biological underpinnings of autism and rare genetic disorders. We value and actively support the personal and professional growth of our members. 

Being part of the Seaver Autism Center, you will engage with a supportive and interdisciplinary network, accessing state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative opportunities within Mount Sinai?s vibrant research community.

Mount Sinai offers a rich, interdisciplinary environment, supporting cutting-edge research across areas in neuroscience, translational science and related fields. 

Applications

Please send a cover letter, 2-3 letters of recommendation and CV to Dr. Shlomit Beker at shlomit.beker@mssm.edu

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