Postdoctoral Researcher - Circuit- Model Systems of Anhedonia

Postdoctoral Researcher – Circuit-Based Model Systems of Anhedonia

Location:

New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Start Date:

July 1 2026.

The Bio Med X Institute is establishing a new, fully funded research group focused on Circuit-Based Model Systems of Anhedonia
. The group will be sponsored by Abb Vie.

• Identify and validate pathophysiological changes associated with anhedonia.
• Develop high-construct‑validity in vitro, in vivo, and in silico models.
• Discover new therapeutic targets for anhedonia.
• Integrate patient‑derived data and/or real‑world data to support mechanistic findings.
• Identify surrogate markers or biomarkers for anhedonia and/or treatment response.
• Lead the development of microcircuits or neurotransmitter imbalance models that can be translated into therapeutic strategies.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, leveraging core facilities at Yale University.

• PhD (or equivalent) completed within the last three years in neuroscience or a related field.
• Strong track record or deep interest in circuit‑based neurobiology, reward circuitry, or translational neuroscience.
• Expertise in cutting‑edge technologies (e.g., optogenetics, chemo genetics, single‑cell sequencing, machine learning, etc.).
• Experience in designing and executing research proposals.
• Strong publication record and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

• A fully funded position with an annual budget of $1.1 million covering salary, materials, services, travel, overhead, and base access to Yale core facilities.
• Project term of 3‑5 years.
• Continuous coaching by key opinion leaders from top academic institutions and industry.
• Participation in a Bio Med X boot camp to develop a compelling pitch presentation.
• Flexible working environment within a multidisciplinary, international community.

• Apply online at
• Submit a 3‑5 page competitive project proposal and your CV/publication record.
• Final date to receive applications:
  January 18 2026.
• Shortlisted candidates will attend a five‑day innovation boot camp in New Haven (March 9‑13 2026) and present to a jury.
• Successful candidates receive a position offer as part of the new research group.

Bio Med X is an independent research institute with sites in Heidelberg, Germany, New Haven, Connecticut, and other global locations. We partner with leading pharmaceutical companies to conduct translational research across oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and more.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Research and Science
• Industries:
  Biotechnology Research, Higher Education, and Research Services

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