Pre- and Postdoctoral Research Assistants in Neuroscience

The Sodhi Lab at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine invites applications for postdoctoral research positions on newly funded projects investigating the molecular basis of stress-related cognitive dysfunction.

We are looking for motivated, creative, and collaborative scientists interested in cutting‑edge research at the intersection of epitranscriptomics, stress neurobiology, and translational neuroscience. Our NIH‑funded studies use a reverse translational approach, moving from discoveries in human postmortem brain to experimental models in mice. Recent work from our lab identified disrupted RNA editing as a novel mechanism underlying several neuropsychiatric disorders. Current projects explore how prenatal stress affects RNA editing, glutamate signaling, neuronal morphology, and behavior in a sex‑dependent manner—ultimately aiming to identify new therapeutic targets for cognitive and mood disorders.

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Trainees in our group receive mentorship and hands‑on training in:

• Molecular genetics and gene expression (human and rodent tissue)
• Behavioral pharmacology and stress paradigms in mice
• Neuronal tracing and morphology
• Mammalian cell culture and neurochemistry
• Advanced tools such as RNA sequencing and bioinformatics

We are housed in the CUNY School of Medicine's state‑of‑the‑art research facilities in New York City, offering an environment that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific growth, and easy access to public transit.

Qualifications for Postdoctoral Applicants:

• PhD (within the past 4 years) in neuroscience, pharmacology, genetics, or a related field
• At least one first‑author peer‑reviewed publication
• Strong background in behavioral neuroscience and/or molecular genetics
• Experience in neuroanatomy or cellular neuroscience is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Our laboratory is within the new, state‑of‑the‑art Center for Discovery and Innovation at CUNY, in Upper Manhattan, New York City, with excellent public transport.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary is based on the NIH scale and commensurate with experience. CUNY offers a generous benefits package: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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