Movement Disorders Neuroimaging Postdoc - TMS & fMRI

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) seeks a Post-Doctoral Scholar in Neurology to study non-invasive neuromodulation and rehabilitation effects on gait in Parkinson’s disease. The role emphasizes imaging and behavioral markers, with focus on imaging markers in the supplementary motor area and TMS-based interventions.

The candidate will perform image analysis of functional and structural connectivity, work on protocol development and grant preparation, and contribute to scholarly

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroimaging or neurosciences seeking to expand career in Parkinson’s disease, brain stimulation, neuroimaging and gait research.
• Experience with imaging analysis for functional and structural connectivity is required.
• Experience with transcranial magnetic stimulation is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze imaging data (resting-state fMRI) and biomarker measures of gait and motor circuits.
• Set up, train, and administer transcranial magnetic stimulation protocols.
• Develop study protocols and assist with grant preparation.
• Contribute to scholarly activities, manuscripts, posters and conference presentations.

Skills

Image analysis (fMRI & DTI/DKI)

Neuroanatomy

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Education

PhD in neuroimaging or neurosciences

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) seeks a Post-Doctoral Scholar in Neurology to study non-invasive neuromodulation and rehabilitation effects on gait in Parkinson’s disease. The role emphasizes imaging and behavioral markers, with focus on imaging markers in the supplementary motor area and TMS-based interventions.

The candidate will perform image analysis of functional and structural connectivity, work on protocol development and grant preparation, and contribute to scholarly