Postdoc: Neural Recruitment & Spinal Stimulation Research

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a postdoctoral researcher to investigate neural recruitment mechanisms of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation in spinal cord injury.

The candidate will design and conduct experiments to assess how individuals with SCI learn to control their legs using different stimulation parameters. The role involves training under a faculty mentor, designing studies, performing data analyses, preparing manuscripts, and presenting findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctorial Degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research experiments following instructions and discussions with principal investigator.
• Develop procedures for data collection and data analysis.
• Subject recruitment and obtaining consent.
• Develop data analysis pipeline for collected data.
• Perform statistical analysis for collected data and write interpretative reports.
• Verification of data quality, data management, and make recommendations to improve.
• Prepare and submit manuscripts based on research project.
• Present research at national and international conferences.
• Train other lab recruits and lab members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a postdoctoral researcher to investigate neural recruitment mechanisms of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation in spinal cord injury.

The candidate will design and conduct experiments to assess how individuals with SCI learn to control their legs using different stimulation parameters. The role involves training under a faculty mentor, designing studies, performing data analyses, preparing manuscripts, and presenting findings at conferences.