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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Central Nervous Systems Research

Commensurate with experience, Georgia

Institution: Commensurate with experience
Country: Georgia
Position type: Postdoc
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, US
Funding: Fully funded position

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About this position

Jack and Dana McCallum Family Foundation Fellowship

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA

The College of Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for the Jack and Dana McCallum Family Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Central Nervous Systems Research. This program supports outstanding early-career researchers pursuing clinically relevant neuroscience and aims to develop competitive candidates for tenure-track faculty positions.

The fellowship provides independent salary support and research funding, enabling fellows to establish an emerging research program while working closely with a primary faculty mentor at the Georgia Tech College of Sciences and collaborators at Emory University School of Medicine. Projects that strengthen translational and collaborative research across institutions are especially encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct innovative, clinically relevant research in neuroscience, neural engineering or neurorehabilitation.
Develop an independent research program aligned with long-term academic goals
Prepare and submit grant and fellowship applications (e.g., NIH)
Publish research findings and support trainee publications
Co-mentor graduate students and contribute to a collaborative research environment

Qualifications

PhD in neuroscience or a related discipline (by start date)
Strong record of research productivity (publications, presentations, or proposals)
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Interest in mentoring and interdisciplinary research
Preference for candidates with clinically relevant CNS research experience

Fellowship Details (more details at: https://sciences.gatech.edu/mccallum-fellows)

12-month appointment, renewable up to three years
Annual Salary: $70,000 plus benefits
Research stipend: $40,000
Effective date of employment is flexible and immediately available
Full-time position (40 hours/week) based in Atlanta, GA, USA

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university with over $1.4 billion in annual research awards. Located in Atlanta, it offers a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment across six schools within the College of Sciences. The Institute is committed to innovation, academic excellence, and impactful research addressing global challenges.

Application Materials

CV
Career Development Plan (≤2 pages)
Research Plan (≤3 pages)
3–5 letters of support (including proposed faculty mentor[s])

Applications are immediately being accepted and should be submitted via the Georgia Tech Careers portal (link can be found at: https://sciences.gatech.edu/mccallum-fellows).

For inquiries, contact: yh.chang@ap.gatech.edu

Georgia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community.

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