Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Fordham Law Compliance Affinity Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking a postdoctoral research scientist to investigate the neurobiological basis of motivated behavior. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and handling mice among other tasks. Candidates should possess a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field and have prior experience in neuroscience research. Salary starts at $68,000 and the position is grant-funded for one year.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition remission

Qualifications

• Track record of publications.
• Strong basic neuroscience research background.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments.
• Analyze data and prepare presentations.
• Handle mice and conduct various neuroscience techniques.

Skills

Neuroscience research

Experience with mice

Project management

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

Fiber photometry

Optogenetics

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Dr. Eduardo Gallo is seeking a postdoctoral research scientist to study the neurobiological basis of motivated behavior and its implications for neuropsychiatric disorders. Using the mouse as a model system, the lab combines behavioral analysis with neuropharmacological and cell-targeted experimental approaches, including fiber photometry, optogenetics, chemogenetics, slice electrophysiology, as well as gene expression analysis and fluorescence microscopy.

The successful candidate will contribute to a new NIH-funded project studying the role of ventral striatal acetylcholine and its modulation by dopamine in different forms of impulsive behavior. This is a 1-year grant-funded position. Continuation is contingent upon continued grant funding.

The Gallo Lab, located within the beautiful Rose Hill Campus of Fordham University in the Bronx, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for mouse behavior and neural circuitry analysis. Our lab team consists of a postdoc, graduate and undergraduate students and technical staff, providing research assistance as well as opportunities for mentoring and project management. Besides interactions with faculty in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Psychology and Computer Science, our lab maintains productive collaborations with neuroscience labs at nearby NYC institutions.

Essential Functions

Designs and executes experiments.

Interprets and analyzes data, prepares manuscripts and conference presentations.

Handles mice, stereotaxic brain surgery, behavioral testing (operant and other), fiber photometry, optogenetics, and other techniques.

Performs brain harvesting and processing, immunofluorescence microscopy, and in situ hybridization.

Participates in lab meetings and other collaborative efforts.

Essential Functions Note

Essential Functions Note: This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

PhD in Neuroscience or related field and a track record of publications.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Strong basic neuroscience research background.

Previous experience working with mice.

Excellent communication and project management skills.

Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team and to mentor students.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using cell-targeted approaches to study neural circuitry in vivo.

Experience in mouse operant behavior and neuroanatomy.

Programming skills in Python or Matlab.

Analytical skills in neurophysiology, calcium imaging/fiber photometry, and behavioral data.

Minimum Starting Salary

$68,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$70,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A871P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

09/25/2025

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting: Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing): Nearly Continuously

Standing: Not Required

Walking: Not Required

Running: Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling: Not Required

Climbing stairs: Not Required

Climbing ladders: Not Required

Reaching overhead: Not Required

Pulling, pushing: Not Required

Shoveling: Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds: Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds: Not Required

Work Environment: Office Environment; exposure to animals in laboratories.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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