Available positions in the laboratory

Postdoctoral research fellow

We are recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to join our team in Spring 2025. The successful applicant will study the neural effects of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation training in chronic stroke. They will use TMS to assess descending motor pathways, diffusion and functional MRI to assess structural and functional connectivity, and precision motor testing to quantitate motor behaviors. The postdoctoral fellow will co-lead this NIH-funded project.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic candidate with primary interests in neuroplasticity, neurorestoration, and stroke recovery. The candidate must have a doctoral degree in relevant areas (e.g. MD or PhD in movement or rehabilitation science, human neuroscience, kinesiology, occupational/physical therapy). Experience in human clinical research is required. Experience with stroke patients, TMS, and/or neuroimaging is strongly preferred, and strong statistics and programming skills (Matlab, Python, JMP, etc.) are a plus.

Specific responsibilities include assisting in paired VNS delivery in individuals with stroke, acquiring and processing neurophysiology and behavioral data, statistical analyses and synthesis of data, presenting findings at scientific meetings, writing and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, contributing to grant proposals, and mentoring students.

Academic development is a central feature of this fellowship, and we will actively support the fellow’s professional growth through individual development plans, 1:1 mentoring, and professional skills workshops offered though the NYU Langone Postdoctoral Training Program. The position is not limited to US citizens.

Interested candidates should submit the following to Dr. Heidi Schambra at Heidi.Schambra@nyulangone.org:

1. curriculum vitae

2. brief (2 pages or less) cover letter explaining their research experience, interests, goals, and available start date

3. the names, contact information, and roles of three references familiar with their research