Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow - Mellon College of Science - Neuroscience Institute

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Neuroscience Institute (NI) within the Mellon College of Science is an interdisciplinary research and education center dedicated to advancing the understanding of the brain through neuroscience, artificial intelligence, psychology, engineering, and computational science. The institute brings together researchers, faculty, and students to study cognition, behavior, brain health, and neural technology while translating discoveries into real-world applications and treatments.

NI is seeking a Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow to bring new perspectives and voices to our community. We seek fellows who bring a creative, interdisciplinary approach to neuroscience and are committed to fostering a research community that values diverse perspectives and ideas. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to develop innovative methods for studying the brain and behavior, build sustainable collaborations across research programs within NI, and pursue impactful research with strong potential for external funding. This is a one-year fellowship program with the opportunity to extend participation for an additional year upon successful completion of the first year and review.

Core Responsibilities

• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.  May also assist in grant writing.
• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related fields to analyze the collected data.
• Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university.
• Other duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University.  We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and analytical skills required.
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.