BioMed X Institute · 3 weeks ago
Research Assistant - Circuit-Based Model Systems of Anhedonia
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelBioMed X Institute is establishing a new research group focused on Circuit-Based Model Systems of Anhedonia. The role involves proposing innovative research projects aimed at uncovering the mechanisms underlying anhedonia, utilizing multi-modal approaches and integrating patient-derived data.
Industrial
Hiring Manager
Arash Samiee
Responsibilities
Identify and validate pathophysiological changes relevant to anhedonia
Develop models with high construct validity
Identify new targets to treat anhedonia
Identification and functional validation of specific microcircuit(s) or neurotransmitter imbalance(s) critical to anhedonia resulting in the development of human and/or animal in vitro or ex vivo models to support therapeutic advancement
Integration of patient-derived data or real-world data (human genomics) to support mechanistic findings
Identification of surrogate markers or biomarkers for anhedonia and/or treatment response
Discovery of potential therapeutic targets to treat anhedonia
Qualification
Required
PhD or master's degree with an outstanding track record or strong interest in the field of Circuit-Based Model Systems of Anhedonia
Candidates for postdoctoral positions are expected to have completed a PhD (or equivalent) within the last three years
A certain degree of specialization in one or more relevant cutting-edge technologies
Submission of a competitive project proposal (3-5 pages describing your unique experimental approach)
Curriculum vitae including your publication record
Benefits
A position in a fully funded research group with an annual budget of 1.1 million USD.
The funding package covers salaries, materials, services, travel, overhead, as well as access to the core facilities on the campus of Yale University.
An exciting research opportunity in a multidisciplinary and international research community with a collegial and flexible working environment.
Continuous coaching by key opinion leaders from top academic institutions and experienced researchers from the pharma industry.
Participation in the BioMed X boot camp: Here you will learn how to build a compelling pitch presentation in only 5 days.
Company
BioMed X Institute
BioMed X is an independent research institute with sites in Heidelberg, Germany, New Haven, Connecticut, XSeed Labs in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and a worldwide network of partner locations.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-10-14Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Christian Tidona
Founder, Owner, Managing Director
Recent News
2025-11-25
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