Join us!

We are actively recruiting at all levels, including but not limited to Students, Postdocs, and Research Technicians.

Please get in touch via hou [at] cshl.edu and include your CV/resume and contact information of three references.

(IMPORTANT: Please include the term #hou_lab_candidate somewhere in your message to slip through the spam filter)

  • NeuroAI Research Intern

    For candidates with a computational/ML background and interested in working on projects in the lab for up to 6 months as an intern, please get in touch with Helen directly, and apply using the link below (ideally) by Dec 10, 2024.

  • Postdoctoral fellows

    We welcome applications from scientists interested in solving puzzles in brain, body, and behavior. Please get in touch with Helen directly, and include your CV and contact information of three references.

  • Data scientist/Comp. Sci. Developer

    For candidates with a computational/ML background (requirement: fluent in pandas and git, plus experience with pytorch) and interested in learning more about and working on projects studying brain, body, and behavior for 1-2 years, please get in touch with Helen directly.

  • Research technicians

    Candidates interested to play a prominent role in the research program of a new interdisciplinary lab, and study how the brain controls movements and behaviors are encouraged to get in touch with Helen.

    2 year commitment required. Ideal for candidates who want to gain research experience to apply for PhD programs.

  • Graduate students

    We accept PhD students from:

    Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory School of Biological Sciences PhD program (application deadline: December 1st)

    Stony Brook University (including but not limited to the Stony Brook University Graduate Program in Neuroscience, application deadline: January 1st).

    *Please contact Helen before application if you are interested in applying to the CSHL or SBU programs and work in our lab.

  • Postbac program (PREP)

    CSHL’s newest Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) allows recent college graduates to do research in our lab, and prepare for graduate school applications. Please check your eligibility and apply through the link below.

    Deadline: Feb 15

  • Undergraduate students

    Please apply directly to the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (URP) (application deadline: January 15th), a 10-week program to live and work in the exciting Laboratory environment.

    Undergraduate students interested in working in the lab during the school year are encouraged to email Helen directly.

  • Visiting students

    Students who are interested in conducting research full-time in the lab for 1+ years (minimum 6 months) should reach out to Helen directly. Students should be enrolled in a degree program (PhD, MD, master’s, undergraduate) through the duration of the visit.

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is located east of New York City on Long Island.

Conveniently accessible with the Long Island Rail Road (1-hr ride from Penn Station in Manhattan).