Postdoc: PD Neural Dynamics with Neuropixel Tech

Society for Neuroscience; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuromodulation Research Center (NMRC) at the University of Minnesota seeks a postdoctoral associate to study PD pathophysiology in a progressive MPTP rhesus macaque model. Neural recordings span basal ganglia thalamo-cortical circuits to examine dynamics as motor signs evolve and respond to treatment.

Under supervision, the associate will collaborate on large-scale electrophysiological data analyses and may gain clinical exposure through neuromodulation research programs.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, BME, ECE, or similar field.
• Strong quantitative background with signal processing expertise for neural data analysis.
• Proven ability to publish and present research results.

Responsibilities

• 75% Research duties: neural data collection and analysis; develop methods using Neuropixel probes in a preclinical PD model.
• 10% Supervision and project management of junior lab members and volunteers.
• 10% Career development: professional skills, leadership and technical training; weekly mentor meetings.
• 5% Travel and presentations: dissemination via abstracts, posters, and papers; travel may be required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Quantitative background

Signal processing

Publications/abstracts

Education

PhD in Neuroscience, BME, ECE, or similar field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Neuromodulation Research Center (NMRC) at the University of Minnesota seeks a postdoctoral associate to study PD pathophysiology in a progressive MPTP rhesus macaque model. Neural recordings span basal ganglia thalamo-cortical circuits to examine dynamics as motor signs evolve and respond to treatment.

Under supervision, the associate will collaborate on large-scale electrophysiological data analyses and may gain clinical exposure through neuromodulation research programs.