Þscription Details of Research Project: The long-term goal of the project is to understand the association between maternal immune activation (MIA) and neurodevelopment. Specifically, the post-doctoral researcher will assess whether MIA increases the risk of child behavioral problems, including ADHD symptoms and autistic traits. The post-doctoral researcher will assess various MIA exposures including the maternal immune index, individual cytokines, CRP, prenatal infection, the polygenic risk score, and their association with child behavioral outcomes. Importantly, these exposures will be assessed in the context of other risk factors, such as child genetic risk, pre-pregnancy BMI and pregnancy complications. Responsibilities The post-doctoral researcher is part of the Womens Mental health center and project coordinator of R01MH124776: The impact of prenatal maternal infection and inflammation on human brain development and psychopathology during adolescence. The post-doctoral researcher will conduct advanced statistical analyses using data from pregnancy cohorts, including multi-level modeling, regression analyses, and longitudinal data techniques to assess the relationship between MIA-related exposures and child neurodevelopmental outcomes. The post-doctoral researcher will replicate data in MSSM Generation C and Generation CSF cohorts in collaboration with Perez and Rommel labs. She will assist with IRB applications and modifications. The post-doctoral researcher will collaborate with Akbarian Lab to investigate epigenetic changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The post-doctoral researcher will be involved in manuscript preparation and dissemination at conferences and presentations and assist in application of new grants including renewal of current grant. The post-doctoral researcher will supervise junior researchers with enrollment of participants and data preparation, and analysis. Qualifications Educational and other Requirements for the position: PhD Experience Required: PhD Goals/Outcomes of the Research Project: Successful manuscript preparation and dissemination at conferences and presentations; grant renewal of the current grant; collaborations with Akbarian and Perez lab for further investigation and replication. Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high