Postdoctoral Research Opportunity – Studying Language and Cognition with Neuroengineering and Intracranial Electrophysiology
The Department of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral scholar in neuroscience and neuroengineering for a research opportunity studying language and cognition with neuroengineering and intracranial electrophysiology in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Hsieh, located on the beautiful Chicago campus. We apply advanced computational and machine learning methods to attempt to better understand the neurophysiological bases of human language and cognition, with the use of intracranial electrode recordings and functional MRI. The candidate will also collaborate closely with the laboratory of Dr. Marc Slutzky.
The postdoctoral researcher will work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, involving both surgical and clinical neurology/neuropsychology teams, as well as research teams from multiple laboratories. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle both clinical and neuroscience problems with intracranial electrode recordings, stimulation, and imaging methods. The individual will be expected to work on multiple projects, build a consistent publication record, contribute to applications for extramural funding, supervise junior lab members, and effectively communicate research findings internally and by presenting at national meetings.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in computational neuroscience, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, or equivalent computational field and an interest in human neuroscience.
Required Competencies:
- Technical and computational facility with neuroengineering and statistical techniques such as time-frequency analysis, dimensionality reduction methods, classifiers, dynamic modeling, or equivalent, as evidenced by scientific presentations and first-author publications.
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities, sufficient to interface with clinical teams (such as neurology, neurosurgery, and neuropsychology), and comfortably interact with patients and research participants to conduct experiments.
- Ability and willingness to learn new techniques.
Preferred Competencies:
- MATLAB (most important), Python, and R
- EEG, MRI analysis
- Use and troubleshooting of data acquisition equipment (amplifiers, etc.,)
Interested applicants must send a current curriculum vitae, a brief cover letter in the body of the email, and representative examples of research work to Dawn Rose at dawn.rose1@northwestern.edu. Include a brief cover letter in the body of the email and attach a CV and representative examples of research work for the application. References will be solicited at the interview stage.
The position is initially offered for a one-year term and may be renewable for up to three years. Salary range is based on National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Research Service Award (NRSA) scale and is based on the candidate’s background and experience; comprehensive benefits package offered (more details at postdocs.northwestern.edu).
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.