Postdoctoral Associate (Multiple Vacancies)
Role Overview
Performs in vivo animal experiments using mice, performing small craniotomies for injection of chemical and viral vectors, and for implantation of multiple stimulation and recording electrodes.
Designs, executes, and analyzes research studies using intracranial EEG data from animals.
Performs advanced signal processing and time–frequency analyses of neural recordings.
Develops and implements computational pipelines using MATLAB , Python, or similar platforms.
Leads manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals and presents findings at national and international conferences.
Contributes to grant writing and research proposals (e.g., NIH , foundations).
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Posting Summary
Performs in vivo animal experiments using mice, performing small craniotomies for injection of chemical and viral vectors, and for implantation of multiple stimulation and recording electrodes.
Designs, executes, and analyzes research studies using intracranial EEG data from animals.
Performs advanced signal processing and time–frequency analyses of neural recordings.
Develops and implements computational pipelines using MATLAB , Python, or similar platforms.
Leads manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals and presents findings at national and international conferences.
Contributes to grant writing and research proposals (e.g., NIH , foundations).
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Minimum Education and Experience
PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent written, verbal and computer skills required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work independently and/or collaboratively.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience with high throughput biomedical or neuroscience research laboratory is preferred.
- Background in neuroscience and/or biomedical engineering or computer science, preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with electrophysiology data analysis, preferred.
- Strong quantitative and programming skills (e.g., MATLAB , Python, R) preferred.
- Solid background in signal processing, statistics, or computational neuroscience, preferred.
- Outstanding presentation skills, preferred.
- Experience in graphing, statistical analysis and data management skills, preferred.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, GraphPad, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, preferred.
- Prior experience with slice or in vivo electrophysiology works, preferred.
- Experience with multimodal data integration ( EEG + imaging/behavior), preferred.
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications, preferred.
- Interest in developing an independent research program, preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Lifting to 25lbs.
Work Environment: Open office environment/ Lab environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic.
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