There is a Postdoc position available at the University Medical Center Freiburg in the context of a BCI motor rehabilitation study. While this position is at the University Medical Center, it will be in close cooperation with our lab. Please find the full offer below.

The Research Group “Neuroplasticity and Neuromodulation” is seeking a highly motivated, German-speaking Postdoctoral researcher for a DFG-funded joint project performed together with the Brain State Decoding Lab (Dr. Michael Tangermann, Institute of Informatics, http://www.bsdlab.uni-freiburg.de/). The vacancy is for a period of 1 year with potential extension for 1 year.

We investigate strategies to enhance motor learning and limb function in patients with brain lesions, e.g. after stroke. We use a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) to decode brain signals in close to real-time and use the decoded information for the online-adjustment of rehabilitative motor training within the training sessions. The applicant will primarily work with neurological patients. He/she will be mainly responsible for patient recruitment, neurological testings and EEG-based motor training, as well as analysis of behavioural, electrophysiological, EEG and MRI data. We expect the applicant to supervise research assistants and medical students, prepare data for scientific publications and assist in preparation of research grant applications.

Candidates with a MD degree or a PhD degree in neuroscience, (neuro)psychology, cognitive science, neuroinformatics and related areas are considered. German language skills are mandatory due to work with the patients. Practical experience in the design and execution of electrophysiological measurements (EEG, ECoG, MEG, EMG, LFP), ideally in the context of Closed-Loop BCI studies, is considered a distinct advantage. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of publications in international journals.

To apply please send a statement of your motivation and research interests, a complete CV and a publication list by email to janine.reis@uniklinik-freiburg.de and michael.tangermann@blbt.uni-freiburg.de.

The Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg is committed to equal opportunity. We strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities.

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