We seek a highly creative, motivated and independent individual with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, neurophysiology, biomedical engineering, signal processing, psychological sciences, or related fields. Strong laboratory and experimental research experience should be evidenced through a record of relevant publications and, ideally, include experience in some combination of experience in behavior-, electrophysiology-, or signal processing-based projects. Programming skill and experience with Matlab or Python is desirable.

Principal Investigator: Andre G. Machado, MD, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Neurological Institute l Center for Neurological Restoration

Lab Research Topics:

• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Electrophysiology
• Stroke
• Cerebellum
• Motor Physiology
• For more information about the lab’s research, please contact Jeff Negrey at [email protected].

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Signal Processing (Electrophysiology and Imaging)
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Collaboration with trial sites and industry partners

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:

• Coding skills: e.g., Matlab/Python
• Clinical research experience
• Publication track record

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
• Research Statement
• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Jeff Negrey at [email protected].

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI