Postdoctoral Fellow – Enhancing Child Development and Participation with Brain-Computer Interfa[...]

ITE University of Alberta Student Chapter; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to enhance child development through innovative Brain-Computer Interface technology. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary research environment, collaborating with experts in rehabilitation and engineering. You'll evaluate the impact of non-invasive BCI on children with neurological impairments, design experiments, and mentor students. This position not only contributes to meaningful research but also fosters professional growth and collaboration, making a significant difference in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Supportive Research Environment

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant fields required, with a focus on health sciences.
• Experience in clinical research methodologies and project management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the impact of BCI technology on neurodiverse children.
• Design experiments and manage research protocols.

Skills

Interdisciplinary Research

Clinical Research Methodologies

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences

PhD in Neuroscience

PhD in Developmental Psychology

Tools

Biomedical Data Collection

Signal Processing

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow – Enhancing Child Development and Participation with Brain-Computer Interface Technology

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Position Overview

This is a full-time, one-year appointment with the possibility of extension up to three years, based at North Campus Edmonton, within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. The role involves working on clinical applications of non-invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) for children and youth with neurological impairments, in an interdisciplinary research environment involving faculties of Rehabilitation Medicine, Medicine and Dentistry, and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the impact of non-invasive BCI technology on play, mobility, and communication for neurodiverse children and youth.
• Design experiments, oversee data collection and analysis, and manage research protocols.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, fostering a collaborative research environment.
• Prepare grant applications, academic manuscripts, and reports.
• Develop educational and training materials for patients and providers.
• Collaborate with industry partners and research networks, such as the BCI-CAN Network.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, or related fields.
• Interest and experience in interdisciplinary research involving health sciences and industry.
• Knowledge of non-invasive BCI, assistive technologies, or neurotechnology.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Experience in clinical research methodologies and project management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Supervisory experience with students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Experience with neurodiverse populations and patient-oriented research.
• Proficiency in biomedical data collection and signal processing.
• Ability to develop educational materials and mentor students.
• Interest in entrepreneurship and innovation in BCI.

Application Process

Submit the following documents as a single PDF: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of Publications, References, and Transcripts (uploaded under 'other').

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Additional Information

This position offers opportunities for professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful research impacting children with neurological impairments.