Postdoc - PD Neurophysiology & Neuropixel Research

VS‑Postdoc; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Professional training

Medical plan

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

HSA contributions

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Financial counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Neuromodulation Research Center at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate to study Parkinson's disease pathophysiology in a preclinical MPTP rhesus macaque model. Focus areas include high-density Neuropixel recordings across basal ganglia and cortex to examine neural dynamics as motor signs evolve and respond to therapies.

The successful candidate will analyze large-scale electrophysiological datasets, develop methods, and collaborate

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, BME, ECE, or similar field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong quantitative background and signal processing expertise for neural activity analysis.
• Strong publication record and conference abstracts.

Responsibilities

• Neural data collection and analysis using Neuropixel in a preclinical paradigm.
• Supervise junior lab members and volunteers to ensure timely progress.
• Pursue professional skills development and leadership training.
• Present research via abstracts, posters, and papers; may travel for dissemination.

Skills

Neuroscience background

Signal processing

Data analysis

Collaboration

Publications

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Biomedical Engineering

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Neuropixel

Job description

The Neuromodulation Research Center at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate to study Parkinson's disease pathophysiology in a preclinical MPTP rhesus macaque model. Focus areas include high-density Neuropixel recordings across basal ganglia and cortex to examine neural dynamics as motor signs evolve and respond to therapies.

The successful candidate will analyze large-scale electrophysiological datasets, develop methods, and collaborate