Postdoctoral Fellow – David Escobar Lab
- Cleveland Clinic
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Job Number: 7167200 (Ref #: ccf18972463)
- Posting Date: 3 months ago
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Position Focused on Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, and Optimization of DBS programming
Principal Investigator: David Escobar, PhD
Lerner Research Institute Department: Biomedical Engineering
Lab Research Topics:
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
- Neural control engineering using feedback (closed-loop) approaches
- Pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease
- Signal processing and data science
- Data-driven mathematical modeling of brain circuits
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: lab website or contact Dr. Escobar at [email protected]
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Collect human electrophysiological and behavioral data in the operating room and postoperatively in the clinic
- Write peer-reviewed publications and participate in the preparation of grants
- Study what neuronal elements in the basal ganglia need to be activated by DBS to attain optimal clinical outcomes
Education:
- PhD or MD/PhD required
- MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD
Languages:
- English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status
Work Experience:
- Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
- Scientific writing experience
Additional Preferred Qualities:
- Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree in engineering, neuroscience, or related field
- Background in image and signal processing
- Extensive programming experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Python
- Expertise in brain imaging (MRI, CT) and image processing.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
- Ability to distinguish color
- Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
- Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
- May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory
Preferred Application Materials:
- CV, Three References
- All application materials should be submitted directly via email to David Escobar at [email protected]
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $0.01
Maximum hourly: $333,340.26
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