Research Fellow, Systems Neuroscience

Postdoctoral Position in

Kamigaki Lab, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Lab website: https://tsukasar.wixsite.com/tklab

About the Position

The Kamigaki Lab is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team and investigate how the brain controls executive function, the set of cognitive abilities that let us plan, make flexible decisions, and guide behavior toward goals.

Our Research

We study the neural circuit mechanisms of executive function in mice. Our approach combines dual-color calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and electrophysiology to link neural activity to behavior across scales, from local circuits in the prefrontal cortex to brain-wide networks. A central focus is understanding how executive function declines with aging and in psychiatric disorders. By identifying where and how these circuits break down, we aim to uncover the fundamental operating principles of executive control and lay the groundwork for future therapeutic strategies.

Selected publications

• Tan JY et al. (2026) Current Biology , 36, 2955–2965.
• Ho MZH, Kamigaki T. (2025) Science Advances , 11, eadx4732.
• Chong HR, Ranjbar-Slamloo Y, et al. (2023) Nature Communications , 14, 7254.
• Kamigaki T, Dan Y. (2017) Nature Neuroscience , 20, 854–863.

Qualifications

Required

• A Ph.D., M.D., or M.D.-Ph.D. (or expected by the start date), with basic research experience and a strong interest in the research described above.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English required for manuscript writing and research presentations.
• Genuine enthusiasm for tackling important questions in neuroscience.

Preferred

• First-author publication(s).
• Experience with mouse behavior, surgery, calcium imaging, electrophysiology, and data analyses with programming (e.g. MATLAB, Python, R, etc.).

Appointment Details

• In accordance with NTU regulations.
• Start date: Flexible; we recruit year-round and can accommodate individual circumstances.

How to Apply

Please apply here.