Research Technician/ Lab Manager

The Sodhi Lab at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine invites applications for research scientist 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. For more about our research, visit: www.sodhilaboratory.strikingly.com

Trainees in our group receive mentorship and hands-on training in one or more of the following areas:

• 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

We are housed in the CUNY state-of-the-art Center for Discovery and Innovation Building in New York City, offering an environment that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific growth, and easy access to public transit.

Qualifications for Predoctoral Applicants:

• B.S. or M.S. (within the past 4 years) in neuroscience, pharmacology, genetics, or a related field
• At least one first-author poster presentation at a scientific conference
• Strong background in behavioral and/or molecular neuroscience
• Experience in handling rodents
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. CUNY offers a generous benefits package.

To Apply: Please email a CV and cover letter outlining your research background and career goals to [Please click the Apply button for the link or address]. Informal inquiries are welcome. Positions will remain open until filled.

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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