Open positions

We are always looking for new group members with passion, talent, and grit!

Current open positions

You can find the current job openings here:

We are looking for a Postdoc and Research Assistant to join our team, the ideal start date is as soon as possible!

  • Postdoc: We are looking for a postdoc to join our NIH funded project studying thalamo-cortical processes underlying multimodal interactions in the auditory cortex. The ideal candidate has a PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, psychology, or a related field and a solid background in signal processing, programming, statistics, and scientific writing. If this sounds like you, please Email (Stephan Bickel) and briefly state why you are interested and attach a CV, including two references.

  • Research Assistant / Lab Manager: We are looking for an RA to join our lab! Responsibilities include assisting with data collection and analysis, IRB protocols, project management, and grant applications. This position exposes RAs to basic and clinical neuroscience, neurosurgery, and neuropsychology, making it a great opportunity for recent post-bacs interested in medical school or graduate school in neuroscience or biomedical engineering. The ideal candidate should have a B.A./B.S./B.E. in an appropriate discipline (e.g., neuroscience, BME, computer science, or physics), be comfortable working with patients in a clinical setting, and can provide a 1-to-2-year committment. Experience with signal processing, programming, and statistics is preferred. Please Email (Stephan Bickel) if interested.

  • Applications are open for the Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine. The program offers an accelerated 3-year PhD for MDs, focused on translational research, and provides immersive, hands-on training at the Feinstein Institutes with individualized mentorship from world-renowned faculty. Apply Here.

Applications for PhD and Postdoc positions

Even if there is no specific opening listed above, if you are interested in working with us as a PhD student or postdoc, send an email to Dr. Mehta, Herrero, or Bickel and briefly state why you are interested and attach a CV, including two references.

For MDs who would like to do a PhD

If you are an MD, or are about to complete your MD degree, have a look at the Elmezzi Graduate School at The Feinstein Institutes. See the program flyer for more information. It is a fantastic program for clinicians to obtain a PhD and work with us or other labs at the Feinstein. It requires minimal course work, is tuiton-free, provides a competitive salary, and is open to international graduates. Email (Stephan Bickel) if you are interested.

Interested in doing a PhD with us or someone else at The Feinstein Institutes?

Zucker School of Medicine provides an excellent PhD program. Once an applicant is accepted to the program, tuition is paid and a stipend provided. International students are welcome to apply. For more information see here and feel free to reach out to any of us in the lab.