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We are building a diverse, creative, and collaborative team of scientists passionate about tackling fundamental questions at the intersection of systems, computational, and translational neuroscience.
Our lab is rapidly expanding and actively recruiting at all levels, including research assistants/technicians, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Below are three specific openings, but we are always interested in hearing from talented and motivated individuals who share our vision. Interested candidates for any position should email roberto.gulli@mssm.edu. Please attach your CV/resume, and in the body of your email, provide thoughtful and succinct answers to the following three questions:
- What specifically about our lab’s dual mission excites you most?
- Describe your ideal research environment. What kind of mentorship and collaboration helps you do your best work?
- What are you hoping to learn and how are you hoping to grow in this position?
- (Mostly joking) Did you use an LLM to answer these questions?
I recognize that answering these questions takes time and effort, but please consider it the first step in a meaningful conversation. Your responses signal your genuine interest, help me understand how you think, and ensure we can build a team that is set up for success from day one.
1. Postdoctoral Fellow — Recording and Neuromodulation of the Episodic Memory Network
Position Summary: The Gulli Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead the translational arm of our research program: understanding how neuromodulation reshapes computation across the episodic memory network, and what that means for emerging treatments for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The work combines large-scale electrophysiology, deep brain stimulation, virtual reality, and computational modeling in nonhuman primates.
The Opportunity: This is hands-on, technically ambitious work, and you will help build the methods that make it possible. Responsibilities include:
- Recording from large neural populations across interconnected cortical and subcortical regions while perturbing the circuit with patterned deep brain stimulation during naturalistic behavior in virtual reality.
- Using computational tools to relate those perturbations to the population dynamics of learning and memory.
- Developing new neurotechnology for large-scale recording and neuromodulation — potentially in collaboration with companies working at that frontier.
- Helping translate our findings toward the clinic, alongside collaborators who bring deep brain stimulation to patients.
- Mentoring junior team members, presenting at meetings such as the Gordon Research Conferences and the Society for Neuroscience, and preparing manuscripts.
Candidate Profile: A PhD in neuroscience, biomedical or electrical engineering, psychology, or a related field; hands-on research experience; and fluency in MATLAB or Python. Preferred experience includes:
- In vivo electrophysiology, especially with high-density probes.
- Behavioral training and work with nonhuman primates.
- Familiarity with C#, Arduino, or bash.
Why Join Us? You will take real intellectual ownership of a project at the nexus of basic and translational neuroscience, and help shape both the science and the technology behind it as the lab grows.
2. Senior Associate Researcher
Position Summary: The Gulli Lab at Mount Sinai is seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Associate Researcher for a long-term position. This is a role for a dedicated scientist who will be a key scientific contributor and will grow alongside the lab.
The Opportunity: This position is designed for growth, beginning with a strong focus on research with the potential to include managerial responsibilities. You will focus on leading and executing key research projects related to the two pillars of our research program, working with non-human primates in our custom virtual reality and large-scale electrophysiology environments. Over time, you will take on increasing responsibility for lab management, including training personnel, overseeing daily lab operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Candidate Profile: We are seeking a candidate with a strong scientific background, excellent communication skills, and an interest in mentorship.
- Required: Experience with non-human primates in a research setting.
- Experience with lab management duties is a significant advantage.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C#, and/or bash scripting is a major plus.
Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to help shape our scientific direction and culture from the outset. You will work at a top-tier research institution with significant opportunities for intellectual contribution and career advancement.
3. Research Scientist
Position Summary: The Gulli Lab is seeking a motivated and organized Research Scientist. This is a 2-3 year, full-time position ideal for a recent graduate seeking deep, hands-on research experience in preparation for graduate (PhD) or medical (MD) school. You will be a core member of the research team, playing a direct role in the experiments that form the two pillars of our lab’s mission.
The Opportunity: This position offers intensive, dedicated mentorship aimed at helping you build a strong foundation for your future career. You will be directly involved in the daily scientific life of the lab, with responsibilities including:
- Assisting with the training of non-human primates on cognitive tasks in virtual reality.
- Supporting large-scale electrophysiology experiments and collecting behavioral and neural data.
- Contributing to data organization and analysis.
- General lab support, including assistance with animal care and daily lab operations.
Candidate Profile: We are looking for a candidate who is eager to learn, highly organized, and works well in a collaborative team setting.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Prior hands-on experience conducting animal behavior studies is required.
- Experience working with non-human primates is strongly preferred.
- A strong interest in systems neuroscience and a passion for understanding the brain.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in coding (MATLAB, Python, C#, and/or bash scripting) is a major plus.
Why Join Us? You will gain invaluable experience in cutting-edge systems neuroscience techniques, receive close mentorship to help you achieve your career goals, and make meaningful contributions to research aimed at improving human health, all within the vibrant scientific community at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Graduate students: We are always accepting graduate student applications. If you are considering applying in the upcoming admissions cycle, please get in touch early.