Job ID: 346366
Location: Twin Cities
Job Family: Academic
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Code: 9546
Employee Class: Acad Prof and Admin

About the Job

This position is focused on the analysis of large-scale neuronal populations, characterization of circuit connectivity in Parkinson’s disease (PD), optimization of directional DBS, and development of closed-loop deep brain stimulation (DBS) approaches by using the MPTP non-human primate model of PD. The required qualifications are:

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

85% Research duties: Data collection, analysis, method development, publication of results in manuscripts, proceedings, and conference abstracts
5% Career Development: Professional skills, leadership training, technical skills development
5% Outreach: Patient/community outreach, Industry Partnerships
5% Travel: Attending/presenting at local/national/international conferences

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Strong quantitative background and signal processing expertise appropriate for the analysis of neural activity
• PhD in biomedical engineering, neuroscience or related engineering/science field
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong record of presenting research results through publications and conference abstracts
• Programming in MATLAB

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in animal handling and training
• Expertise in the collection and analysis of single unit and local field potential neural signals

About the Department

The Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota invites applications to fill a postdoctoral associate position in the Neuromodulation Research Center (NMRC), directed by Professor Jerrold Vitek, M.D. Ph.D.  Candidates with a Ph.D., a M.D., or equivalent degree, with a record of outstanding training in biomedical engineering, systems neuroscience or related engineering/science field are encouraged to apply. The NMRC is an NIH-funded research program studying the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease, novel applications of deep brain stimulation technology to the treatment of neurological disease, the mechanisms of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and motor system neurophysiology. The NMRC is part of the University of Minnesota Udall Center of Excellence in Parkinson’s Disease, the mission of which is to conduct clinical, multidisciplinary, translational and basic research that improves the understanding of and develops better treatments for patients with Parkinson’s disease.

How To Apply

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Diversity

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota is committed to excellence and compassionate conduct in research, education, and service. We recognize that transformative progress in these domains requires equity of access and opportunity to safe workplaces for all people, regardless of culture, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical capabilities, religious expression, country of origin, or immigration status. As a department, we make an unequivocal commitment to fostering equity and inclusion for students, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty of diverse backgrounds and identities.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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