JOB SUMMARY:

The Air Force seeks to fill a full time Principal Investigator (PI) to plan and execute research supporting an in-house research program in Cognitive Neuroscience. The Cognitive Neuroscience Core Research Area’s stated goals are to develop and validate physiological and behavioral assessments of current and predicted cognitive state to enable our development of personalized cognitive performance enhancements, supported by a foundational understanding of neurological mechanisms. In support of these goals, the PI will be responsible for providing design of human cognitive performance assessment and intervention experiments, data collection, processing and analyses of data, writing of reports, (e.g. Journal articles/technical reports), maturing neuroscience technology, and disseminating research results at scientific symposia. This position will be located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.

JOB SPECIFICS:

Collaboratively organizes, designs, writes, manages and executes research programs with other investigators in the areas of real-time cognitive state assessment through physiologic sensing and neuroscience-based interventions to enhance cognitive performance such as non-invasive neuromodulation techniques. Research topics will focus on building physiological assessments of cognitive states such as workload, attention, and fatigue to determine optimal cognitive interventions and timing of cognitive interventions and developing new non-invasive neuromodulation paradigms to enhance aspects of cognitive performance such as learning, attention, and memory or reduce the effects of cognitive stressors such as fatigue. Conceives of original programs of research, identifies sources of external and internal funding, and writes successful research proposals. Works in a laboratory environment and conducts cognitive performance research with cohorts of human participants. Supports the development of specific timelines for experiments, coordinates and direct the work of team members supporting the experiments, and works closely with fellow research leads to share resources as needed to ensure
the successful and timely completion of projects. Interacts with customers and outside organizations to collaborate and leverage external technologies and resources. Documents work, publishes papers, and makes professional publications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have background in cognitive physiology, neuromodulation, experimental design, statistics, and data analysis. The candidate must have experience with neuro-physiologic sensing techniques and non-invasive brain stimulation equipment along with associated research protocol safety regulations. Must have demonstrated ability in successfully writing proposals as a PI or Co-PI and attaining research funding. Should have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills. Must be able to develop new laboratory experimental procedures, manage the research budget, plan research activities, and develop/maintain a research schedules. The candidate should have the ability to meet project deadlines along with good communication and analytical skills.

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Ph.D. in Neuroscience or Engineering
Minimum Experience: 3 years experience
Physical Capabilities: Laboratory and computer workstation labor
Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: CITI Training Certification
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Not applicable
Work Environment: Laboratory and office spaces

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.

If interested, please contact Dr. R. Andy McKinley at richard.mckinley.2@us.af.mil.

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