Postdoctoral fellow – McGill University

A postdoctoral position in cognitive neuroscience is available in Dr. Xiaoqian Chai’s lab at the Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University.

Our research program focuses on how large-scale brain networks support cognitive functions during healthy and atypical development. We are also interested in how genes and experience factors influence brain organization.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own research questions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in cognitive neuroscience and strong quantitative and computational skills. Expertise in MRI research is preferred. A PhD in a related field such as neuroscience, biomedical engineering, psychology, or cognitive sciences is required.

Must be within 4 years of obtaining PhD.

This full-time position with benefits is fully funded for two years with an initial appointment of one year. There is also the possibility of extending the position beyond the first two funded years. The start date is flexible.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, brief research statement, relevant publications, and contact details for two academic references to Xiaoqian.chai@mcgill.ca Lab website: https://mcgill.ca/chailab/