Postdoctoral Fellow in Brain Plasticity

9 hours ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Inside Higher Ed Full time

Postdoctoral Fellow in Brain Plasticity (Blindness/Deafness) - Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
Georgetown University: Medical Center: School of Medicine: Neuroscience

Location:
Basic Science 1st Floor

Open Date:
Nov 18, 2025

Deadline:
Mar 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The SAMP Lab (PI: Ella Striem-Amit) investigates how experience shapes brain organization by studying people born with blindness, deafness, or without hands, using behavioral paradigms, computational methods, and state-of-the-art fMRI analyses. For more information, see samp-

We seek a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead projects on individual differences in brain plasticity in congenital blindness or deafness. This includes testing how lived experience and compensatory strategies shape neural organization.

Required Qualifications

  • PhD (by start) in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, CS/EE/BME, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated fMRI expertise and solid statistics.
  • Strong programming skills (MATLAB, Python, or R).

Preferred (but Not Required)

  • Experience with brain plasticity, multisensory processing or development
  • Experience working with special populations and inclusive research practices.

Appointment & Compensation

  • Start window: Spring-Summer 2026 (flexible).
  • Initial term: 2 years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding.
  • The position is not limited to US citizens.

Please submit your CV to be considered for this role. In addition, you may also submit a statement of research interests with your CV, as well.

The salary range for all Postdoctoral Fellows is $61, ,088.

Qualifications
Application Instructions
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GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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