[visionlist] Postdoc MRI and processing speed, NYU Abu Dhabi Center for Brain & Health

[David Melcher]

Hello all,

Please forward to any candidates with MRI experience in perception and
cognition tasks.

The Perception and Active Cognition laboratory in the Center for Brain &
Health, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Postdoctoral
Associate to work on the mechanisms underlying mental processing speed.

https://apply.interfolio.com/180594

Work in the PACLab has linked individual differences in temporal processing
(for visual, audio-visual and auditory processing) to specific neural
markers (see sample references at the end of this message).

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and
educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted
immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

The successful applicant will drive a fascinating project that links
processing speed measures to previously acquired functional and structural
MRI data. The project will also involve simultaneously acquired and
co-registered fMRI and EEG measurements. Measures of cognitive “Speed of
Processing” are important for studies of healthy aging and many disorders,
including multiple sclerosis, autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, and
schizophrenia, as well as diabetes and obesity. This project investigates
the neural correlates of Speed of Processing and its subcomponents,
translating into a more complete understanding of the mechanisms involved
and their role in brain health. This project combines MRI and EEG/MEG
studies with behavioral, genetic, and clinical measures to yield a more
complete picture of how processing speed is related to health outcomes.

The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of
PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students.

Applicants must have a PhD in psychology, cognitive neuroscience or a
related field.  Strong neuroimaging data processing skills relevant to the
project are required.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum
vitae with full publication list, transcript of degree, statement of
research interests and the names of three references, all in PDF format.

https://apply.interfolio.com/180594


*About NYU Abu Dhabi*
https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus
in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research
university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities
in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE
and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective
undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for
advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in
the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed
in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and
progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving
students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages.
Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the
backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students
opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in
other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU
maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination,
anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and
opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and
teaching.

Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright,
intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment
anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD
undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of
scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate
education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate
student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next
decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD

At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s
your home. In order for faculty/academic staff to thrive, we offer a
comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation
allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and
wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff
success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious
and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching
approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our
website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

NYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the
university’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity
employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek
individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research
and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching
in a global campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this
search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can
send all application materials, including confidential letters of
recommendation, free of charge. Applications will only be considered if
received via Interfolio.
https://apply.interfolio.com/180594

*Selected References*

Abdullah O et al., Tract-based Lesion Metrics for Resolving the
Clinico-Radiological Paradox in Multiple Sclerosis, under review.
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.17.25335756v1

Deodato M, Melcher D. (2024) Correlations between visual temporal
resolution and individual alpha peak frequency: Evidence that internal and
measurement noise drives null findings, Journal of Cognitive
Neuroscience,36, 590-601. doi: 10.1162/jocn_a_01993

Deodato M, Melcher D. (2024) Aperiodic EEG predicts variability of visual
temporal processing, Journal of Neuroscience 44 (40) e2308232024;
https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2308-23.2024

Drewes J, Muschter E, Zhu W, Melcher D. (2022) Individual resting-state
alpha peak frequency and within-trial changes in alpha peak frequency both
predict visual flash segregation performance. Cerebral Cortex, 32(23),
5455–5466 doi: 10.1093/cercor/bhac026

Marsicano G, Deodato M, Melcher D. (2026). Alpha oscillations and aperiodic
neural dynamics jointly predict visual temporal resolution, confidence, and
dependence on prior experience,
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.01.05.697694v1

Marsicano G, Deodato M, Melcher D. Oscillatory and aperiodic neural
dynamics shape temporal perception and weighting of perceptual priors in
ADHD profiles,
https://www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2026.01.30.702812v1

Ronconi L, Balestrieri E, Baldauf D, Melcher D. (2024) Distinct cortical
networks subserve spatio-temporal sampling in vision through different
oscillatory rhythms. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 36, 572-589. doi:
10.1162/jocn_a_02006

Santoni A, Di Dona G, Melcher D, Franchin L, Ronconi L. (2024). Atypical
oscillatory and aperiodic signatures of visual sampling in developmental
dyslexia. NeuroImage:Clinical, 45:103720. doi: 10.1016/j.nicl.2024.103720.

Santoni A, Melcher D, Franchin L, Ronconi L. (2023) Electrophysiological
signatures of visual temporal processing deficits in Developmental
Dyslexia, Psychophysiology, https://doi.org/10.1111/psyp.14447

Sharp P, Gutteling T, Melcher D, Hickey C. (2022) Spatial attention tunes
temporal processing in early visual cortex, Journal of Neuroscience,
42(41), 7824-7832; https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0509-22.2022

Wutz A, Melcher D, Samaha J (2018) Frequency modulation of neural
oscillations according to visual task demands. Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences, 115 (6) 1346-1351.

-- 
David Melcher
Professor of Psychology
Principal Investigator, Perception and Active Cognition Lab
https://sites.nyuad.nyu.edu/activecognition/
Co-PI and Theme Director, Center for Brain & Health
https://brainandhealth.org/
Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi
Global Network Professor, Faculty of Arts and Science, NYU
Room 139, Computational Research Building (A2), Saadiyat campus
UAE: P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi +971 26287794
USA: P.O. Box 903, New York, NY 10276-0903
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