Indianapolis, IN      ·      Full time

The Brain-Spine-Machine Interfaces Lab directed by Dr. Amol Yadav in the Department of Neurological Surgery in Indiana University School of Medicine has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow in sensory neuroprosthetics and spinal neuromodulation (animal and clinical translational projects).

The laboratory develops neural interfaces and stimulation therapies for the treatment of sensorimotor deficits caused by neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and traumatic injuries to the spinal cord and brain. We integrate neuroengineering and systems neuroscience techniques to develop new therapies and to study brain-spine relationship.

• We seek applicants that have completed their PhD in neuroscience, neuroengineering, biomedical engineering, or other related fields with demonstrated experience in neurophysiology (animal or human).
• Ideal candidate will be interested in combining techniques such as neuronal recordings (high-density probes), awake animal behavior, closed-loop stimulation in rodents with potential for pilot studies in human subjects.

Interested applicants can email apyadav@iu.edu with CV, 1-2 page statement of research interests and career goals, and contact information of three referees.

As the nation’s largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree is required.
• Ideal candidates will have expertise in one of the following topics:
  • Neurophysiology (single/multi units, local field potentials) in awake behaving animals
  • Electrical stimulation of peripheral or central nervous system
  • Optogenetics/chemogenetics, optical imaging
  • Real-time signal processing, closed-loop control
  • Computational analysis of high-dimensional data, machine learning
  • Neural engineering focused clinical trials

Department Contact for Questions: Amol Yadav, apyadav@iu.edu

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