Postdoctoral Associate- Neuroscience
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7265819 (Ref #: 20102-en_US)
- Posting Date: 3 months ago
Job Description
Summary
Dr. Sameer Sheth and Dr. Ben Hayden’s Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to lead projects studying the neurophysiology of cognition using Neuropixel and other high-contact number probes in the cortex and hippocampus in human neurosurgical patients. High-density electrodes for the study of intracranial neural recordings provides a tremendous opportunity to understand the neural basis of cognition, affect, emotion, motivation, and other related behaviors. These projects are ideal for the individual interested in acquiring and analyzing task-locked and naturalistic behavior using intracranial neurophysiology. The position will provide rigorous exposure and mentorship in clinical psychiatric neuromodulation and cognitive neuroscience across the Departments of Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuroscience at BCM as well as the Department of Electrical and
Job Duties
- Decodesneurophysiology of cognition using Neuropixel and other high-contact number probes in the cortex and hippocampus in human neurosurgical patients.
- Assists in data acquisition and experiment setup.
- Develops data visualization tools to display meaningful features.
- Completes statistical and qualitative analyses on new and available data sets.
- Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols, and qualitative analyses.
- Develops systems, processes, and procedures for timely data collection.
- Provides statistical analysis and data management support scientific progress.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- The successful applicant will have graduate level training (PhD or equivalent) in neuroscience, neuroengineering, or similar and have experience with population statistical techniques, EEG/ERP analysis, hardware development, and cognitive neuroscience.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
