Research Associate in the Translational Biomimetic Bioelectronics Lab

TBBL:

Our mission is first-in-human demonstrations of the most advanced bioelectronics for the treatment of neurologic disease. We have several new, long-term positions available in the TBBL at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and located in the Rice University Neural Engineering program space. (www.seymourlab.org). We are also part of the Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnology’s (TIRN).

Research Associate Opportunity:

TBBL has a full-time position with full benefits in the exciting space of neuroelectronic. We need a neuroscience researcher to take a leading role in the testing and preclinical demonstration of advanced neurosurgical tools. Our animal model includes rodents and sheep. These experiments include neurophysiology and histology. Our tools are microfabricated sensor and stimulation arrays designed for long-term implantation and ultimately designed to treat humans with ALS, locked-in syndrome, paralysis, or refractory epilepsy.

Research Associate Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a 4-year degree in neuroscience or associated major.
• Skills should include some of the following: animal survival surgery, electrophysiology, histology, data analysis, and presentation skills.
• A passion for the translation of neuroelectronic is desirable.

World Class Environment:

Lab members will benefit from a close interaction with our growing team and collaborating experts in the fields of neurosurgery, neurology, neuroscience, machine learning, materials science, mixed-mode circuits, and system design. Our closest collaborators at UTHealth are neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neuroscientists who offer critical design input for human or primate use. Our lab is also located in the Biosciences Research Collaborative at Rice University and part the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative, thus collaborations are possible with faculty at UTHealth, Rice University, and Baylor College of Medicine. Our front-end fabrication is performed at the Rice Nanofab facility.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered to qualified candidates. Houston is an exciting and thriving metropolis that is investing heavily in biotechnology.

Contact:

Apply directly at UTHealth here 

seymourlab.org 

John.P.Seymour@uth.tmc.edu
Associate Professor in Neurosurgery @ UTHealth
Adjunct Assoc. Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering @ Rice University

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