Postdoctoral positions are available in the Fu Human Neuroscience Lab, UT Southwestern. We study the neural mechanisms of cognitive control using mathematical modeling and human neurophysiology. Applicants who are intellectually curious and passionate about tackling challenging neuroscience problems using a combination of approaches (behavioral modelling, intracranial recordings, neuromodulation, EEG/MEG) are encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral scientist in the lab will conduct cutting-edge research in a protected, interactive, highly collaborative, and well-funded environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities such as EEG/MEG, intracranial recordings, high-performance computing sources. Ph.D. M.D. degree(s) are required. Applicants who are proficient in Python (MATLAB or R) and with a strong background in statistics, machine learning, deep learning and signal processing are particularly encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern, jointly supervised by Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D., and Zhongzheng Fu, Ph.D. We are seeking talented electrophysiologists and cognitive neuroscientists to join us to work on exciting projects in human neuroscience in the highly diverse and affordable city of Dallas, TX. The primary focus of this position is to help develop human single neuron recordings in intraoperative settings, using the latest recording technologies. The scientific goal is to develop an in-depth understanding of the network physiology underlying action regulation and cognitive control, and its dysfunction in movement disorders.
Required qualifications:
1.Passion and curiosity for science and research topics
2.Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related fields
3.Hands-on experience in acquiring electrophysiological data
4.Familiarity with coding languages for data/signal processing and statistics.
Preferred qualifications:
1.Expertise in setting up electrophysiological recording platforms
2.Expertise and track record in system neuroscience
3.Proficiency in state-of-the-art machine learning and bio-signal processing.
Postdoctoral scientists and Ph.D. students will conduct cutting-edge research in a protected, interactive, highly collaborative, and well-funded environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities such as high-performance computing sources. Apart from support and mentorship by both PIs, abundant career-development support and resources from the Department and the UTSW O’Donnell Brain Institute are available. The start date is in the fall/winter 2024, but flexible in exceptional circumstances. Funding for this position is available for 3 years and may be extended.
Interested applicants should submit the following documents to us:
1.A Cover Letter describing your interest in this position and qualifications.
2.A CV listing your education, training background, publications, awards, and skill set.
3.Two Reference Letter(s), one of which should come from your current mentor(s).
Letter(s) will be requested upon review of CV.
We have positions for graduate students. Interested students should apply through Neuroscience Ph.D. program or Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. program at UT Southwestern, and contact us to discuss rotation opportunities.
We are open to students who have strong coding skills and are interested in the applying quantitative skills to neuroscience data.
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