Associate Research Scientist

Employer: Columbia University

Location: New York City, New York (US)

Salary: $88,456

Closing date: Apr 15, 2026

Discipline: Life Sciences, Neuroscience

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Research Scientist

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute unites world-class scientists across diverse academic disciplines to conduct groundbreaking research that transforms our understanding of the brain and its influence on the mind and behavior.

As a leading neuroscience institute, our mission is to decipher the mind and brain to better understand behavior. Our researchers are committed to foundational science, uncovering the principles that shape how the brain develops, functions, and recovers.

With more than 50 labs, the Zuckerman Institute serves as a hub for collaboration, bringing together Columbia’s top scholars to drive research in bold new directions.

Located in Manhattanville, our state-of-the-art Jerome L. Greene Science Center provides an inspiring home for discovery in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

A lab within the Institute is seeking an Associate Research Scientist who will study communication between areas of the brain by applying novel methods from information theory and nonlinear dynamics.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in visually guided behavior and strong computational skills, as well as superior motivation, drive and demonstrated aptitude for research.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: MD, PhD, or doctorate in related field

Preferred: Strong candidates will be interested and focused on interdisciplinary work

The ideal candidate will have expertise in visually guided behavior and strong computational skills, as well as superior motivation, drive and demonstrated aptitude for research.

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