Postdoctoral Research Opportunity - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Electroencephalography (TMS-EEG)

The Precision Neuromodulation Lab at Northwestern University, Chicago is looking for a postdoctoral scholar with a PhD in human neuroscience, cognitive sciences, computer sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related field subspecializing in human electrophysiology. This role will focus on advancing the next generation of a personalized, adaptive, closed-loop TMS-EEG for understanding human brain and improving psychiatric care.

Requirements:

Prospective candidates should have (1) a completed doctoral degree by start date, (2) experience with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and/or electroencephalography (EEG) as evidenced by journal publications or conference materials, and (3) a readiness to learn and apply both computational and human experimental methods. Proficiency in some of the following is a plus: combined TMS-EEG experiments and data analysis, MATLAB/Python/Bash coding, MR imaging analysis, cognitive or mental health assessments, computational head modeling or neural modeling, and machine learning / deep learning.

Prospects:

This role will get exceptional prospects for shaping the future of precision brain stimulation therapies. We offer bleeding-edge experimental capabilities, including a robotic TMS system with Neuronavigation, a real-time active EEG system, digital pupilography, a TMS-EEG-synchronized cognitive/affective testing platform, and access to the modern MR imaging facilities and computational clusters. This role will be embedded in a highly interdisciplinary environment and receive extensive support for career development, ensuring that you can grow and succeed in your field.

Expectations:

The candidate will be expected to plan, lead, and interpret human studies, contribute to the computational and engineering R&D, build a consistent publication record, contribute to and lead applications for extramural funding, collaborate with other team members and outside groups, attend national research meetings, and effectively communicate research findings.

Information:

The position is initially offered for one year with expectations of extension upon satisfactory performance. It comes with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience, governed by the University-wide HR policy and Union agreement. Email Dr. Ivan Alekseichuk (neuromodlab@northwestern.edu) for more information and to apply. Include a brief cover letter in the email’s body, attach a CV, and two representative examples of research publications. The recommendations will be solicited at an advanced interview stage. This is a full-time on-site position available immediately.