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Job Description

The Psychosocial Neuroimmune Addiction Laboratory directed by Keren Bachi, PhD, LCSW, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship position in clinical research neuroimaging. Our research program centers on the investigation of human neurobiological underpinnings of psychosocial factors in substance use disorders and related conditions aimed to glean insights for novel prevention, early intervention, and personalized treatments. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow, who will primarily assist conduct of our NIH-funded research projects which utilize innovative neuroimaging, immunological, and clinical trial methodologies. Multidisciplinary mentored training opportunities are individually tailored to achieve specific goals considering the fellows’ prior background and interests.

Located in the greater New York metropolitan area within the Icahn School of Medicine and the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai, internationally acclaimed for excellence in scientific research, clinical care, and education. We offer an outstanding intellectual and multidisciplinary research environment with a commitment to translational research. State-of-the-art infrastructure and support are available.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD degree and/or an MD in psychiatry, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, clinical or social psychology, behavioral economics, computational neuroscience or a related discipline.

Experience Required:

Hands-on experience analyzing functional neuroimaging is essential. The candidate will independently conduct statistical and neuroimaging data analyses.

Candidates should preferably have computational neuroscience knowledge and clinical trials experience. They should also be able to perform clinical evaluations and behavioral assessments under the directorship of the Study Clinician.

Goals/Outcomes of the Research Project:

Improve understanding, prevention, and treatment of substance use disorders and related conditions vial clinical research studies.

Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Fellow helps with the conduct of NIH-and Pharmaceutical company-funded research in individuals with Substance Use Disorders and related conditions or at risk for Substance Use Disorders, and healthy volunteers. Research methods involve physiological and behavioral clinical endpoints, brain imaging using non-invasive functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). Strong clinical experience in any of the following areas is essential, including experience with psychiatric populations, neuroimaging and computational neuroscience knowledge, and hands-on experience in analyzing functional neuroimaging. Strong knowledge is needed in MATLAB, Python, Unix/Bash, R, LATEX, LabVIEW, Coding for high performance computing clusters. The Fellow is involved in independently conducting statistical and neuroimaging data analyses.

The Fellow is responsible for conducting neuroimaging studies in particular with fMRI and MRS. These duties include designing and executing MRS, fMRI study Programming, and MRS/fMRI processing pipelines. The Fellow is responsible for performing statistical analyses of behavioral data and functional neuroimaging (fMRI, MRS) data. The Fellow assists supervising Students, Research Assistants and Clinical Research Coordinators in these research efforts. Other duties include preparing manuscripts, assisting the PI in progress reports and grant applications as well as presenting findings at national conferences and local seminars/meetings.

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72500 - $80000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.