POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER, Pouratian Lab, Neurological Surgery

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Nader Pouratian, in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study human intracranial neurophysiology, with a focus on advanced signal analytics of neural and circuit level physiology. Our laboratory has several exciting projects related to circuit level analytics of the human motor system, both in health and disease. Projects include studying the network-based pathophysiology, biomarkers of disease, and studying the physiology of therapeutic neuromodulation. Projects integrate multimodal data sources, including physiology, imaging, and quantitative kinematics. Opportunities for extending analytics to other systems including consciousness and depression are also available. The position requires a 2-year minimum commitment. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Required skills include proficiency with Matlab/Python and experience in neural signal analyses, including analysis of field potential, electrocorticography, and multi-unit activity, preferably in humans. Experience with machine learning and circuit level analytics and modeling is preferred. Proven productivity and team work as evidenced by publication in peer-reviewed journals, is recommended. Interested and qualified candidates should apply online and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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