Postdoc - Sleep Neuroscience & DBS for Parkinson's

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and generous time 0ff

Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

HSA contributions

Employee wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Neuromodulation Research Center (NMRC) at the University of Minnesota seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate to study brain mechanisms of sleep disturbances in Parkinson's disease and to develop sleep-specific DBS therapies. The role involves electrophysiological recordings across the sleep-wake cycle in DBS patients, with potential 7T MRI studies.

Candidates should have a PhD in neuroscience or a related field, strong quantitative and signal processing skills, and a proven publication record.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, BME, ECE, or similar field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong quantitative background and signal processing expertise appropriate for the analysis of neural activity.
• Strong record of presenting research results through publications and conference abstracts.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, analysis, method development, publication of results.
• Supervision and project management of junior lab members and volunteers.
• Career development: professional skills and leadership training.
• Outreach: patient/community outreach and industry partnerships.
• Travel: attend/present at conferences locally and internationally.

Skills

Quantitative background

Signal processing

Interpersonal skills

Publications/Conferences

Education

PhD in Neuroscience, BME, ECE, or similar

Background in sleep physiology

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

The Neuromodulation Research Center (NMRC) at the University of Minnesota seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate to study brain mechanisms of sleep disturbances in Parkinson's disease and to develop sleep-specific DBS therapies. The role involves electrophysiological recordings across the sleep-wake cycle in DBS patients, with potential 7T MRI studies.

Candidates should have a PhD in neuroscience or a related field, strong quantitative and signal processing skills, and a proven publication record.